Whitman County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The Board of Commissioners addressed a wide range of administrative and operational agenda items. Key topics included the State Auditor’s exit conference, updates to the workplace violence prevention policy, and personnel reappointments to the Parks and Recreation Board. The Board authorized several grant and signature agreements, including those for the Opioid Abatement Plan and Council Reporting. Additional business included awarding contracts for countywide bridge and guardrail projects, funding for recovery services, and initiating bridge replacement resolutions. The Board also reviewed reports on facilities and public works projects, including courthouse and health building renovations. Furthermore, the Board approved sending a joint letter to the Governor and State Attorney General concerning the management and policies of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission.
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Board Of Whitman County Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board held workshops and business meetings discussing various county projects and operations. Key actions included approving financial and personnel items, such as a signature authority document, a memorandum of understanding with the Teamsters, and personnel appointments. Resolutions were passed for property financing, solid waste fund transfers, and facility capital improvements. The board reviewed and accepted bids for countywide guardrail projects and approved a call for bids for fairgrounds improvements. Departmental updates were provided regarding facilities projects, building permits, and public works infrastructure, including bridge and road maintenance. Executive sessions were conducted regarding collective bargaining negotiations and potential litigation.
Jul 27, 2026·Board meeting
Whitman County Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting
The board approved a new Lateral Deputy Eligibility List. The commissioners discussed the hiring process for promotional positions, concluding that the Appointing Authority has the discretion to hire based on valid Eligibility Lists without board approval. There was a report regarding difficulties in hiring for Correction Officer positions, with a suggestion to meet with HR and department representatives to find solutions. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to CSC Rule 15.10 regarding the timeframe for withdrawing a resignation.
Jun 15, 2026·Board meeting
Whitman County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board discussed various county matters including administrative updates, public comments regarding vacancies and ordinances, and the approval of consent agenda items. Key business included the disestablishment of a petty cash account, approval of a loan for the Rosalia Parks and Recreation District, appointments to the Noxious Weed Control Board and Planning Commission, and the extension of interim controls for solar and battery storage systems. Additionally, the board approved capital improvement plans, courthouse project change orders, and notices for upcoming public hearings and road closures. They also reviewed departmental updates and conducted workshops covering financial and operational issues.
