Mark Burrows

The agenda includes an executive session, updates from the state legislative representative, and various administrative business items such as reappointment to advisory boards, proclamations for the National Day of Prayer and Men's Health Week, and review of capital project funding and quotes for county facilities. The board will also address human resources business, including new hires and job descriptions, and conduct public hearings regarding a proposed budget amendment and a fee schedule for historic property classification. Additionally, the agenda covers grant updates and watershed implementation plans.

The board meeting agenda includes an executive session with the land use attorney, discussion of commissioner business such as proclamations and franchise agreement renewals, and a review of second-quarter scheduling. Human resources topics involve new hires, job descriptions, a review of VEBA, and unemployment insurance cost allocations. Other agenda items feature assessments of the Deer Trail Mine Site, grant administration updates, and reports from the Conservation District. The board will also conduct work sessions for budget amendments, public works updates, and participate in various regional committee and council meetings.

The Board of County Commissioners addressed several administrative and operational items. Key actions included approving a revised funding commitment for the Northeast Washington Alliance Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Facility and establishing a new Public Records Fee Schedule. The Board reviewed and authorized multiple job descriptions and personnel actions across the Public Works and Court Clerk departments. Additionally, the Board conducted a bid opening for various public works materials, received an annual report from the WSU Extension, discussed Fire District 7 emergency medical service billing and dispatch fees, and reviewed opioid abatement funding requests, approving some while denying others.

The Board discussed various business matters including the Canvassing Board Oath of Office and legislative authority, authorization for the Treasurer to petition the Superior Court to extinguish personal property tax liens, and approval of journal vouchers for data processing and GIS billing. Key actions included authorizing a grant amendment for the Hunters Water District System Treatment Improvement Project, approving a Veterans Relief Fund application, and approving several Human Resources memos regarding wage corrections, promotions, and new hires. The Board also reviewed the Hunters Water District System Receivership status, discussed the Colville Warming Center funding, reviewed progress on the Stevens County Justice Center project, authorized the purchase of HR software for NEWABH, and approved various public works bid concurrences and road projects.

The Board reviewed impacts of weather events and communication challenges, specifically regarding radio outages for wildfire preparations. Actions included approving the 2025 Capital Asset Inventory Report, authorizing pay applications and change orders for the Hunters Water District System Treatment Improvement Project, and participating in the National Opioids Settlement. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee funding awards were approved for various local community events and celebrations. Multiple contracts were executed, including agreements for bulk fuel, personal services for the Colville Rodeo, and behavioral health community capacity grants. The Board also reviewed personnel payroll memos, including new hires and wage adjustments, and conducted an executive session regarding litigation.