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4.1 Public Hearing continued from January 31, 2022 to consider the proposed
extension of the Belfair sewer. Staff. Mark Neary
5. Adjournment
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MASON COUNTY
HEARING ITEM SUMMARY FORM
TO: BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Loretta Swanson, Director and Richard Dickinson, Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT: Public Works EXT: 652
HEARING DATE: March 1, 2022
CONTINUATION: from January 31, 2022
INTERNAL REVIEW (please check all that apply): 4 Budget/Finance ❑ Human
Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Other — please explain
ITEM: Belfair Sewer Extension — Hearing Continuation and Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A public hearing was held January 31, 2022 to present information on the Belfair sewer system
and proposed extension, respond to citizen and Commissioner questions, and take citizen
testimony.
Staff recommended Commissioners take no action, pending follow-up actions and presentation
of additional information. Follow-up actions and status include:
■ Commerce Loan Amendments: Scope revision pending Legislative staff budget writers'
approval; Removed special terms and conditions and changed loan security from
Revenue Bond to General Obligation of Mason County
■ Commerce Grant Agreement: Scope revision pending
■ Belfair Sewer Code Revisions: Code review complete and seeking revision guidance
BUDGET IMPACT:
County Administrator Mark Neary will present options to finance the proposed sewer extension.
RECOMMENDED OR REQUESTED ACTION:
Request the Board review funding options and provide guidance.
Request the Board provide guidance on sewer code revisions.
Attachments:
Commerce Loan Amendment
DocuSign Envelope ID:76C3E2A3-D544-4FBB-A369-134A7F175712
CONTRACT FACE SHEET
Contract Number: PC20-96103-157
Amendment: A
PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
CONSTRUCTION LOAN CONTRACT
1. Contractor 2. Contractor Doing Business As (optional)
Mason County N/A
100 W Public Works Dr
Shelton, WA 98584
3. Contractor Representative 4. Public Works Board Representative
N/A N/A
5. Contract Amount 6. Amendment 7. New Contract Amount
$8,000,000.00 Amount $8,000,000.00
$0.00
8. Amendment Funding Source 9. Amendment Start Date 10. Contract End Date
Federal: ❑ State: Q Other: ❑ N/A: ❑ Amendment Execution Date June 1, 2039
11. Federal Funds (as applicable) Federal Agency CFDA Number
N/A N/A N/A
12. Tax ID# 13. SWV# 14. UBI # 15. DUNS#
0001893-03 232-002-101 n/a
16. Amendment Purpose
The purpose of this amendment is to modify the loan security from a revenue obligation to a general obligation
and update the special terms and conditions.
The Board, defined as the Washington State Public Works Board and Borrower/Contractor acknowledge and
accept the terms of this Agreement/Contract As Amended and have executed this Agreement/Contract
Amendment on the date below to start as of the date and year referenced above. The rights and obligations of
both parties to this Agreement/Contract As Amended are governed by this Agreement/Contract Amendment
and the following other documents incorporated by reference: Amendment Terms and Conditions. A copy of
this Agreement/Contract Amendment shall be attached to and made a part of the original Agreement/Contract
between the Board and the Borrower/Contractor. Any reference in the original Agreement/Contract to the
"Agreement" or the"Contract" shall mean the"Agreement As Amended"or"Contract As Amended,"
respectively.
FOR THE CONTRACTOR FOR PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
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Signature at ryn ardow, Public Works Board Chair
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Loretta Swanson
Print Name Date
Public Works Director
Title APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY
2/24/2022 1 4:17 PM PST
This 181h Day of December, 2008
Date Rob McKenna
Attorney General
Signature on File
Kathryn Wyatt
Assistant Attorney General
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DECLARATIONS
CLIENT INFORMATION
Legal Name: Mason County
Loan Number: PC20-96103-157
Amendment: A
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title: Belfair Sewer Extension
Project City: Belfair
Project State: Washington
Project Zip Code: 98528
LOAN INFORMATION
Loan Amount: $8,000,000.00
Total Estimated Cost and Funding: $12,600,000.00
Loan Forgiveness % (if applicable): 5%
Loan Term: 20
Interest Rate: 0.79%
Payment Month: June 1s'
Loan Reimbursement Start Date: August 2, 2019
Time of Performance 60 months from Execution Date of this Contract to Project
Completion.
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THIS LOAN AGREEMENT
N/A
LOAN SECURITY CONDITION GOVERNING THIS LOAN AGREEMENT
This loan is a general obligation of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
SCOPE OF WORK
The project will construct two or three lift stations, gravity sewer, and pressure main extending from the Belfair Waste
Reuse Facility(WRF)to the Puget Sound Industrial Center(PSIC) at Lake Flora Road.
The project costs may include but are not limited to: engineering, cultural and historical resources, environmental
documentation, review, permits, public involvement, easements, bid documents and construction. The project needs to
meet all applicable Local, State, and/or Federal standards.
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AMENDMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Washington State Department of Commerce
PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
CONSTRUCTION LOAN CONTRACT
Contractor/Borrower: Mason County
Contract Number: PC20-96103-157
Amendment Number: A
The purpose of this amendment is to modify the loan security from a revenue obligation to a general obligation
and update the special terms and conditions of the above referenced Public Works Board Program contract.
The Public Works Board (or its successors), a department of the State of Washington, (hereafter referred to as
the"Board") and the Contractor, listed above and on the attached Face Sheet, agree to amend the declared loan
as described below.
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 4/6" 7
Tide 17 - zoning
Amendments to Title 17, Zoning, Chapter 17.03.o3o, Development requirements and
performance standards.
ORDINANCE amending Title 17, Zoning, Chapter 17.03.03o, Development Requirements
and Performance standards.
WHEREAS, amendments to Title 17 of the Mason County Code fall under the authority of
Chapter 36.7o and 36.7oA RCW; and
WHEREAS, Mason County adopted Development Requirements and Performance
Standards in 2009 to help foster economic development, accommodate residential growth
in urban growth areas, and discourage suburban sprawl in rural areas of Mason County; and
WHEREAS, these regulations were intended to result in no new development created in
the Belfair and Allyn UGA's that would employ individual or community on-site septic
systems in order to more fully utilize community sewer services and,
WHEREAS, the use of holding tanks as an interim solution was implemented to allow
property development in areas that had no immediate access to sewer services and,
WHEREAS, WAC 246-272A-0240 prohibits the use of holding tanks as a primary means of
providing for residential sewage systems and,
WHEREAS, since its adoption, the County has processed only two applications under these
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the County does not have the means necessary to provide regular pumping of
residential sewage and,
WHEREAS, this Ordinance amends Chapter 17.70, Sections 17.70.030 to remove the use of
holding tanks as residential sewage interim solutions and allows for use of individual and
community septic systems as interim solutions for residential development in those areas
of the Belfair and Allyn UGAs not currently served by community sewer systems and,
WHEREAS, Substitute House Bill 1683 as passed by the legislature and signed by the
Governor on May 16, 2017, allows exceptions to sewer service in the UGAs and,
WHEREAS, the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission conducted a public hearing
on June 19, 2017 and recommended adoption of amendments by the Board of County
Commissioners; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that the Board of Commissioners of Mason
County hereby amends the Mason County Code Title 17, Zoning, Chapter 17.03.030,
Development Requirements and performance standards.
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DATED this 5 day of 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON CO Y,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
I f��W'A �'."xz Kevin` u ,Chair
Mel ssa ry,Clerk of 0Board Itt /J
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Terri Jeffreys,Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Randy eaeatherlin, Co)inmissioner
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA
17.03.030 - Development requirements and performance standards.
The following development requirements and performance standards apply to all property
proposed for development, which is within the boundary of Mason County's Urban Growth
Areas (UGA). No development approval shall be given, and no building permit shall be issued,
unless the proposed development complies with the provisions of this chapter.
(1) New Lots.
(a) No new lots will be created within the boundaries of the Belfair and Allyn UGAs,
which employ individual or community/group on-site sewage disposal systems
except when the following circumstances may apply:
(i) Use of on-site sewer systems as a transitional strategy where there is a
development phasing plan in place (see WAC 365-195-330 [WAC 365-196-3301);
or
(ii) To serve isolated pockets of urban land difficult to serve due to terrain, critical
areas or where the benefit of providing an urban level of service is cost-prohibitive;
or
NO Where on-site systems are the best available technology for the circumstances
and are designed to serve urban densities
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(b) All residential subdivisions created after the adoption of this chapter shall have a
residential urban density of at least four units/acre.
(c) Location of sewer lines will be prelocated and easements established in
conformance with the sewer analysis plan and as illustrated on the Belfair UGA
Build-Out Sewer Connection Map.
(2) Existing Lots of Record.
(a) No new development or redevelopment on existing lots of record in the Belfair and
Allyn UGAs shall be allowed using individual or community/group on-site septic
systems except that:
(i) New development or redevelopment using an existing (as of April 8, 2008)
approved on-site or community/group system may be allowed provided that no
expansion of the capacity of on-site system is needed to serve the
redevelopment and provided that the public sewer system has not been
extended to within two five hundred feet of the property line; and
(ii) New development or redevelopment of lots, within the Belfair and Allyn UGAs,
existing as of August 2, 2011, wherein sewer has not been extended to within
five hundred feet two hundred feet (200) of the property line may seek
approval for heldiRg tankS_f'jon-site septic system when:
(1) It complies with all requirements and specifications of the Mason County
Department of Community Services ,
and the Mason
County Department of Utilities and Waste Management, and
(2) A binding site plan is submitted which provides for future sewer pipelines
and other utilities in accordance with the Belfair UGA Build-Out Sewer
Connection Map, and
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(3) Demonstrates that development at the minimum density allowed within
the zone could be achieved once public sewer and/or water would be
available to serve the project site, and
(4) Development of the site shall be consistent with the approved site plan.
The director may allow minor modification to the site plan, provided that
all other regulations and conditions placed on the approval are met, and
Department of Utilities and Waste Management, @Rd
(6) ,Agreement of payment of menthlfees as established by the nn- SOR
Geunty DepaFtment of Utilities and Waste MaRagement, and
(7) Payment of the Belfair sewer Capital Facilities Charge (CFC) in effect at
the time of commencement of utilization of the onsite septic system
holding faR (s),
(i) Should sewer connections not become available within 200 feet from
the propertV line over a period of 10 years from initial installation of the
septic system, the customer is entitled to a refund of CFC.
(ii) The refund shall be calculated from date of installation and shall
include the original CFC charge plus interest calculated at 2% per year or
based on the Consumer Price Index whichever is lower for the time
period.
(iii) If the customer elects to receive the refund and sewer becomes
available later, the customer would pay the CFC in effect at the time
sewer becomes available.
and
(8) Agreement to decommission the onsite septic system tam and connect to
public sewer within ninety days of the public sewer system extending to
within two fwe hundred feet of the subject property's nearest property line.
The cost of any connection/extension required will be borne by the
property owners. The developer of an extension may collect reasonable
latecomer's fees for off-site improvements.
(9) If a Large Onsite Septic System (LOSS) is constructed in the Belfair UGA
to serve development prior to sewer becoming available. the County shall
be designated as the operator of the LOSS in order to establish a billing
relationship with those served properties and to enable components of
the LOSS to be repurposed as a lift component for connection to sewer.
(10) Subdivisions developed within the UGA but not served initially bV sewer
will install sewer mains as an element of road and water system
construction. Capital Facilities Charges shall be waived for such a
development until sewer is available within 200 feet.
(b) All residential, industrial and commercial structures, currently using on-site
disposal systems, will be required to connect to public sewers once a public
system is extended to within two f;ve hundred feet of the closest property line
regardless of the timing of the original on-site installation. The cost of any
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extension required will be borne by the property owners. The developer of an
extension may collect latecomer's fees for off-site improvements.
(c) All existing permits for the installation of on-site systems, which have been
approved but have not been installed, shall be declared void at such time the
sewer is within two five-hundred feet of the closest property line.
(3) Existing Lot Consolidation or Boundary Adjustment. Within the Belfair and Allyn UGA,
consolidation of existing residential lots to form a single lot greater than eight thousand
square feet will not be allowed except to the extent that site conditions and site
constraints impede the individual development of the lots combined by the
consolidation, in accordance with subsection (2) above.
(Ord. 59-08 Attach. A (part), 2008: Ord. 45-08 Attach. A (part), 2008: Ord. 30-08 Attach. (part),
2008: Ord. 91-07 (part), 2007: Ord. 10-07 (part), 2007: Ord. 108-05 Attach. B (part), 2005).
(Ord. No. 16-09, 3-3-2009; Ord. No. 55-12, Att. A, 7-10-2012)
Footnotes:
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VVAQ 246 272A 0010 "HoldiRg tank sewage sy5tem" FReaRS aR OR site sewage systern whiGh
---Grates a sewage tank witheut a diSGharge outlet, the services of a sewage purnper/hauler,
and 44+v�che eff site treatment -+z.�ttnQ d i spasal of the sewage generated
17.03.031 - Binding site plan required in the Belfair UGA (Southern Connection—Long-term
UGA Zone)
(a) Within the Southern Connection—Long-term UGA Zone development may be allowed with
the use of an on-site system when:
(1) Complies with the applicable health regulations and other Mason County building
regulations; e.g. critical areas, stormwater management, etc.
(2) A binding site plan is submitted which provides for future sewer pipelines and other
utilities in accordance with the Belfair UGA Build-Out Sewer Connection Map.
(3) Demonstrates that development at the minimum density allowed within the zone could
be achieved once public sewer and/or water would be available to serve the project
site.
(4) The development density does not exceed one unit/five acres.
(b) The binding site plan prepared under this section and reviewed and approved by the
director, shall address the following: buffers, landscaping, traffic access and parking
standards, sewage disposal provisions, height and scale in relation to surrounding uses and
future uses, vegetation removal, stormwater, potable water, and lot coverage.
(c) Development of the site shall be consistent with the approved site plan. The director may
allow minor modification to the site plan, provided that all other regulations and conditions
placed on the approval are met.
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(Ord. 59-08 Attach. A (part), 2008: Ord. 45-08 Attach. A (part), 2008: Ord. 30-08 Attach. (part),
2008: Ord. 91-07 (part), 2007: Ord. 10-07 (part), 2007: Ord. 108-05 Attach. B (part), 2005).
(Ord. No. 118-08, 11-4-2008)
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BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5`h Street, Shelton, WA
AUGUST 1, 2017
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance— Chief Bakken led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call — Present: Commissioner District 1 - Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2— Kevin
Shutty; Commissioner District 3 —Terri Drexler.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 Christine Erica Marbet sent in a letter asking that the Sheriff's budget not be decreased.
4.1.2 Phillip Elder sent a letter regarding property he owns in Dewatto.
4.1.3 Washington Finance Officers Association sent a letter that Theresia Ehrich has earned the
"Professional Finance Office Award"for the State of Washington.
4.1.4 Vickie Wilson reapplied for the Planning Advisory Commission.
4.1.5 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent a letter regarding proposed
flood hazard determinations.
4.1.6 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent application for the Harstine Island
Women's Club at 3371 E. Harstine Island Rd N, Shelton, WA.
4.1.7 Lisa Ivey sent a letter regarding property she owns in Dewatto.
4.1.8 Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police sent a letter regarding the Sheriff's budget.
4.1.9 John Bolender sent an application for the Housing Authority Board.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
5.1 Tom Davis discussed the support services department noting that he does not see the public
benefit from the department. He said the current expense budget has increased by $10.8 Million.
Tom stated that opposing voices are now not heard in the department and encouraged the Board
to let their staff speak when they disagree with something or have an idea they would like to
move forward.
5.2 Conely Watson thanked Cmmr. Neatherlin for the memorial bench dedicated to former Mason
County Commissioner Jerry Lingle.
5.3 Patricia Vandehey addressed the petition from City of Shelton regarding in regards to increasing
the number of Commissioners. She suggested the County do the same. Cmmr. Neatherlin
thanked Patricia and explained that Mason County would need to be a charter county before that
would be possible.
6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Neatherlin/Drexler moved and seconded to adopt the agenda
as published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes—July 17, 2017 Briefing Minutes; July 18 and July 25, 2017 Regular Minutes
Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve the July 17, 2017 briefing
minutes; July 18 and July 25, 2017 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried
unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval of Warrants
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s 8050024-8050272 $ 1,818,382.67
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s 42626-43022 $ 696,692.59
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s 7002935-7002965 $ 530,878.25
Total $ 3,045,953.51
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8.2 Approval of voicing no objections to the special occasion liquor license application for the Mason
County Senior Activities Association on August 6, 2017, and approval to have the chair sign the
Notice of Liquor License Application from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
8.3 Approval of contract amendment with Richard Beckman Realty Group, LLC for Real Estate
Services extending the contract for one year to October 24, 2018.
8.4 Approval to purchase 15 copies of Microsoft Office Professional 2016 for all District Court staff
and courtroom computers at a cost of approximately $400 each for a total of$6,000 to be paid
from the Trial Court Improvement Fund.
8.5 Approval of Amendment #14 on contract C17118 between Mason County Public Health and the
State of Washington Department of Health.
8.6 Approval of the 2017-2019 agreement #1763-94262 between the Department of Social and
Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and Mason County Public Health.
8.7 Approval to execute the resolution authorizing Public Works to purchase original equipment
manufacturer(OEM) parts as sole source form Trojan UV to repair the UV disinfections systems
at the North Bay and Belfair Water Reclamation Facilities. (Ex. A)
8.8 Approval to set a hearing for August 22, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. to adopt an ordinance amending
Mason County Code, Section 15.13 and 15.09.030 to decrease reliance on the Hearings Examiner
for reviews that can be conducted administratively.
Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through
8.8. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)- None
10. 9:30 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time
10.1 Public Hearing to approve revisions to Chapter 17.03.030 of the Mason County Development
Regulations regarding Development Requirements and Performance Standards. Staff: Dave
Windom. (Ex. B)
Dave Windom announced that last minute changes were done and offered packets to those
interested. He explained that the revisions were edited to ease issues with on-site septic or
group on-site septic systems. He went through the proposed changes within the document
noting that per requests from the Board and the Belfair Chamber of Commerce, the distance
of the public sewer system was changed from 500 feet to 200 feet to better serve locations
that cannot be connected to sewer. The Capital Facilities Charge was changed so it could be
paid upfront at a lower rate and allows the money to be refunded, with interest, if the sewer
does not reach their property within 10 years.
Cmmr. Drexler addressed section 9 noting she likes the transition strategy for large on-site
septic systems. She also noted that the change to 200 feet was not done in several sections.
Tom Davis said that the original objective was to increase the sewer capacity to offset some
long term costs. He questioned how these changes affect that goal. Dave answered that the
proposed changes will allow the areas that cannot access sewer at this time to continue
development until the sewer is within 200 feet.
An unknown female questioned Dave about holding tanks located in Hoodsport. Dave
explained that he is familiar with one of the business in question and that they are currently
doing tests to find out the volume of waste to determine the next step. He did not have any
information on the second area.
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Conely Watson asked about pocket gopher issues.
Cmmr. Drexler thanked Rep. Griffey for bringing this issue forward to the Legislator and then
addressed the housing crisis not only in Mason County, but also in neighboring counties. She
said she is in favor of these revisions to assist with the need for housing and commercial
development.
Cmmr. Neatherlin voiced his approval for the revisions due to issues in and around the north
end of the County.
Cmmr. Shutty spoke in favor of the revisions adding that this now puts the County in line
with the WAC's and helps make the Belfair Sewer financially stable.
Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve revisions to Chapter
17.03.030 of the Mason County Development Regulations regarding Development
Requirements and Performance Standards. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye;
S-aye; D-aye.
10.2 Public Hearing to approve the resolution placing a proposition on the November 7, 2017
general election increasing the Current Expense levy by $2,700,000 and increasing the 2019-
2023 levy amounts by the CPI inflation rate or 1%, whichever is higher; and authorize use of
the 2023 levy amount as the base for computing levies in succeeding years. This is necessary
to retain basic public safety, criminal justice and other essential services. Staff: Frank Pinter
(Ex. C)
Frank Pinter stated that numerous revisions have been made since notice of the hearing was
published. He then read the proposed resolution out loud.
Tom Davis said the resolution proves that the Board did not do what they previously needed
to in order to prevent this issue. He said several things could have been done over the last
four years such as a sales tax increase. Tom spoke to the adopt a park program stating that
he pays his taxes and shouldn't have to pick up litter as a citizen. He went on to discuss how
the levy is going to be used voicing his disagreement.
Beau Bakken spoke on behalf of the Mason County Fire Chiefs Association. He said that the
association is neither for nor against this levy, adding that a levy increase would essentially
cause a proration issue. He told the Board that there is a concern because there is a group of
districts grouped together in a taxing category. This group consists of roads, parks, libraries,
fire districts, and more. Washington State does not allow combined levies to exceed $5.90.
This levy could push the districts closer to proration causing other levies, and possibly
services, to be cut.
Patricia Vandehey said there doesn't seem to be any thought by the Board about finances.
She addressed the fact that the Belfair Sewer is causing the big issues with the County, and
said she hopes the bypass is pushed off because we don't need more debt. Patricia read
from the proposed resolution then questioned why we pay the Economic Development
Council $68,000. She questioned what businesses they have brought to the county and
suggested taking those funds from the EDC for other services that need it.
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Jerry Eckenrode said she agrees with Tom Davis'testimony adding that more dollars do not
solve the spending problem. She stated that the parks bring a great deal of tourism, so
cutting funding in that area is a bad idea.
Brad Bryant questioned why Washington State and Mason County have no income tax. He
noted that in Virginia he owned 14 acres, whereas here he only owns 1.5 acres and paid the
same amount. Cmmr. Shutty answered that the Washington State Constitution does not
allow income tax, and the voters have voted against it on several occasions.
Kristin Masteller said that she is not excited to have her property tax increase, but on the
other hand she wants services from the County to continue. She said she would like to have
emergency response, live people on phones, and decent roads. She asked the Commission to
pass this resolution, because ultimately, it will be up to the citizens to decide on their ballots.
Cmmr. Neatherlin reminded everyone that criminal justice isn't just the Sheriff's department,
He talked about the cuts made that are affecting the various departments. He spoke to the
road fund and how people think it is just there to use, but it cannot be touched except for
very specific reasons. Cmmr. Neatherlin said that it is up to the people to make a decision
adding that though no deputies were cut in the reductions, declining the levy may require
deeper cuts. He said he will be voting in favor of the increase though he is not in favor of
raising taxes.
Cmmr. Drexler said she would be voting in favor of the resolution because, again, it is up to
the voters. She said that raising property tax increases are better than sales tax increases,
because sales tax requires enough vendors to make that happen.
Cmmr. Shutty thanked everyone that commented. He admitted that the options in front of
the Board are not ideal and asked the residents of Mason County to look at the services
provided. Cmmr. Shutty asked the citizens to sit down and look at everything their money
goes towards. He said he will be voting in favor of adding this levy to the ballot because the
people of Mason County should get to decide how this moves forward. Cmmr. Shutty said he
looks forward to speaking with citizens and also department heads about this issue.
Cmmr. Drexler invited anybody that would like to speak to her to do so. She said her door is
always open. Cmmr. Neatherlin agreed.
Cmmr. Drexler moved and seconded to approve the resolution placing a
proposition on the November 7, 2017 general election increasing the Current
which, if approved would increase property tax by .37 to a rate of$1.77 per
$1000 to maintain criminal justice, public safety, and other essential services.
Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
11. Board's Reports and Calendar -The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past week
and announced their upcoming weekly meetings.
12. Adjournment—The meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, W/SHINGTON
Meli sa D lerk of the oard Kevin Shutty, nair
Terri Drexler, C`o missioner
Rand Neatherlin, Commissioner
Ex. A
RESOLUTION NO. l " ( 7
A RESOLUTION WAIVING PUBLIC BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING
A SOLE SOURCE PROCURMENT OF REPLACEMENT
PARTS AND REPAIRS FROM TROJAN UV
WHEREAS, the Belfair and North Bay/Case Inlet Water Reclamation Facilities have ultraviolet
treatment systems that provide necessary disinfection to the wastewater effluent, requiring replacement
parts and services to ensure they operate properly and efficiently.
WHEREAS, Trojan UV is the manufacturer of the Belfair and North Bay/Case Inlet ultraviolet
systems and provides the replacement parts and repair services needed for the Belfair and North
Bay/Case Inlet ultraviolet systems.
WHEREAS, Trojan UV is the manufacturer of the UV systems and the only service provider of the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts in the State of Washington.
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 specifies exemption to competitive bidding requirements for
purchases that are clearly and legitimately to a single source of supply;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Mason County Commissioners as follows:
1. Trojan UV is a sole source supplier of the OEM manufactured parts for the Belfair and
North Bay/Case Inlet Water Reclamation Facilities.
2. That the County is authorized to purchase without proceeding to secure competitive bids,
estimated at $33,582.93 (includes sales tax).
ADOPTED this .'i6� day of [ uSt2017
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kevin utty, Chair
Terri Drexler, Cor6issioner
ATTEST:
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VLA:�'— ,Meli sa Drewry, Clerk of th oard Rand Neatherlin, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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