The board discussed and addressed various operational and financial items, including the declaration of surplus assets, the award of contracts for internal service rate and cost allocation studies, and the procurement of support for the Weekend Food Bags program. Additionally, they set a public hearing for the 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan, authorized a request for proposals for the Pattison Lake Cyanobacteria Management Plan, and approved an interim law enforcement services contract with the City of Tenino. Other actions included awarding consulting contracts for the Thurston Regional Justice Center, adopting ordinance amendments regarding land use appeals, renewing a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, and conducting public hearings concerning Lake Management District assessment rolls and special meeting notice locations.
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The Business Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement, followed by approval of the agenda. A proclamation was made for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month for Thurston County. The extensive Consent Agenda addressed several items, including approving an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for security camera software procurement, setting a public hearing for precinct boundary updates, approving a resolution for sealed bids for the Mottman Security Fence project, approving two full-time equivalent Court Security positions for Superior Court, authorizing equipment purchases via cooperative contracts, approving the renewal of the Microsoft Support Agreement and the Varonis Data Security and Analytics Platform renewal, approving a grant agreement for the Summit Lake Pollution Identification and Correction Project, approving an amendment to the Homes First Affordable Housing Development Contract, and approving an MOU with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission regarding Drug Recognition Experts. Several appointments and reappointments were made to advisory and planning committees, and voucher lists for December 8 and December 15, 2025, were approved. Department items included setting a public hearing for a Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure Ordinance and approving an MOU with the Washington State Patrol for data sharing. A separate Public Hearing was held regarding the feasibility of establishing Lake Lawrence, Lake Management District No. 26.
Jan 13, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of County Commissioners Board Work Session
The Board Work Session agenda included a review of the January 20, 2026 agenda, discussions on advisory boards, and two executive sessions. The executive sessions addressed matters concerning the security of computer and telecommunications networks, including vulnerability assessments, and discussions with legal counsel regarding agency enforcement actions or litigation. The agenda also covered the 2026 Precinct Maintenance Plan, a proposed ordinance on Artificial Intelligence Surveillance, and Commissioners' items.
Dec 2, 2025·Board meeting
Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting
The meeting included a proclamation for Universal Human Rights Month. The board discussed the purchase of Ballot Duplication Stations, a property management agreement for downtown Olympia buildings, and renaming the Economic Development District to the Evergreen Coast Economic Development District. They also considered contract renewals for the Alliance for Healthy South Sound, the Thurston County EMS Comprehensive Plan, and reclassification of Basic Life Support Training Coordinators. Additional items included the Criminal Justice Treatment Account Plan, community grant contracts for Developmental Disabilities, appointments to advisory boards, setting a public hearing for the Lake Lawrence Lake Management District, and a contract award for Stormwater Utility Rate Design and Financial Advisory Services. The board also discussed an amendment to an interlocal agreement for inmate housing, an agreement with the Washington State Patrol for Commercial Vehicle Inspections, and voucher lists. Additionally, they considered a resolution adopting the Operating and Capital Budget Amendment 3, a letter of intention for relinquishment of a portion of the Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail, and project prospectuses for Rochester Main Street Improvements and the Tilley Rd Bridge Replacement. Public hearings were held regarding a proposed ordinance for the Local Voters' Pamphlet and the Amended Roll of Assessments for Thurston County Long Lake Management District No. 25.
