Joshua B. Malkin

The board meeting included several key actions such as approving a temporary loan for the County Fair Fund, granting permission to fill various staff positions including an Office Assistant, Shop Foreman, and Landfill Computer Operator, and approving an amendment to a contract with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. A public hearing was held regarding the property tax levy for emergency medical services. Additional items included the approval of a sponsorship agreement, the re-appointment of a representative to the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board, the approval of various financial claims and vouchers, and the authorization of a contract for courthouse roof replacement. The board also conducted executive and work sessions regarding personnel matters and facility projects.

The Board discussed the rescheduling of a Town Hall meeting. Key actions included approving an agreement with the Washington State Association of Counties for energy audits at the courthouse and jail, and approving a request to terminate RATA reimbursement and waive payback for a bridge replacement project. The Board also authorized the award of a contract for courthouse roof repairs, approved a collective bargaining agreement for local employees, and finalized the reappointment of a member to the Library Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Board reviewed correspondence regarding potential fire district annexation and approved various financial claims and payroll vouchers.

The board discussed several items including the purchase order for a new truck, the approval of a Custom Energy Clean Buildings Compliance contract, and a citizen petition concerning the annexation into Fire District #1. Additionally, the board approved the April 2026 CRAB certification, a landfill compactor wheel replacement, and a supplement to a consultant agreement for bridge inspections. A homelessness assistance contract was authorized, and the board enacted a consent agenda covering various service and sponsorship agreements. The session concluded with the review and approval of claims and warrants, and an executive session regarding personnel.

The Board of Commissioners conducted business including the approval of a truck purchase for 2026, a contract for energy building compliance at the courthouse, and an update regarding a citizen petition to annex into the fire district. The Board addressed public works items such as the CRAB certification, landfill compactor wheel replacement, and an amendment to a consultant agreement for bridge inspections. Additionally, a contract for homelessness assistance was approved along with a consent agenda containing various service and sponsorship agreements. The session concluded with the approval of claims and vouchers, and an executive session regarding personnel matters.

The Board approved the submission of a VCAN funding grant application for the Child Advocate Program and authorized a sublease agreement for the Pullman office location. Additionally, the Board approved the opening of a Job Developer position and a Mechanic position, authorized the removal of skylights and asbestos abatement at a county facility, and passed Resolution No. 26-12 regarding the property tax levy for emergency medical services. Financial proceedings included the approval of various expense claims and payroll vouchers, followed by an executive session regarding personnel matters.