HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/01/04 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of January 4,2016
9:00 A.M. Closed Session
Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon met in Closed Session with Bill Kenny and
Frank Pinter from 9:00 a.m.to 9:35 a.m. Frank Pinter did not attend the final 5 minutes.
9:30 A.M. Support Services-Bill Kenny
Commissioners Neatherlin, Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance.
• Bill Kenny explained the RCO Contract for the Coulter Creek park property. Commissioners
Jeffreys and Sheldon requested pictures of the area. Jeff will provide the pictures.
• Jeff Vrable stated there are two new applicants for the Parks Advisory Board and Andrew Kinney
has requested reappointment. The Commissioners are good with reappointing Mr.Kinney,would
like to interview the two applicants and requested the news release seeking additional applicants
be reissued.
• Dawn Twiddy presented an external Legal Services Agreement with Perkins Coie to use as
needed. This approved to be placed on the agenda for approval.
• Staff is working on the Community Services Director recruitment. The Commissioners requested
the draft job description.
• Frank Pinter presented the ILA between Mason County and Shelton Metropolitan Park District.
This will be placed on the January 5 agenda.
• The proposal from Westsound Strategic Partners for lobbying services was discussed. Cmmr.
Sheldon does not support entering into the agreement. Ms. Twiddy suggested some minor
language changes after having legal review of the contract. Commissioners Jeffreys and
Neatherlin supported moving the agreement forward to the January 12 agenda.
• Cmmr.Jeffreys presented a letter she drafted to the criminal justice offices regarding Therapeutic
Courts. Superior Court Judge Sheldon stated Therapeutic Courts are under the Superior Court's
jurisdiction and wants to be certain they are included in any discussion. The Commissioners
assured her this was the initial discussion of the direction the Commissioners wish to take and a
letter will be sent. If further discussion is necessary, a briefing can be scheduled.
• Legislative Send Off is scheduled tomorrow morning at the Colonial House. There was discussion
of the legislative priorities. The Commissioners agreed to present the priority list drafted by
Cmmr. Jeffreys which lists Fiscal Sustainability,Acute Mental Health Facility and Public Defense
costs as Mason CountYs priorities.
riorities.
10:00 A.M. Superior Court
Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance.
• 2016 Court Commissioner contract with Robert Sauerlender for 24 hours per week(.6FTE)with a
salary of$73,665.96. The salary will be split between Superior Court budget(.f FTE)and
Therapeutic Courts budget(.2 FTE). Approved to be placed on the January 5 agenda.
10:15 A.M. Sheriffs Office-Sheriff Salisbury
Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance.
• Discussion of the definition of"high needs inmate" in the Lewis County Interlocal Agreement for
Jail Services. Approved to be placed on the January 5 agenda.
• Cmmr. Sheldon brought up the importance of code enforcement because run down buildings
attract criminal activity.
10:30 A.M. BREAK
10:45 A.M. Department of Community Development—Barbara Adkins/Michael MacSems
Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance.
• Request to add the former Middle Skokomish School House(now the Skokomish Grange Hall)to
the Mason County Historic Registry. Approved to place on the agenda.
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• Reissue Planning Advisory Commission news release in an endeavor to attract applicants from
Commissioner District 2. Barbara will contact the two applicants,who are not from District 2,to
let them know the status of appointments.
• Discussion of the Growth Management Act Update Grant. Barbara is recommending the County
else aside and meet the minimum state requirements. This is a$48 000 ant to
put everything q gr
assist in the completion of the Mason County Comprehensive Plan,Development Regulations, and
Resource Ordinance. Approved to place on agenda.
• Cmmr. Sheldon brought up work done at a potential MTA park and ride site in Belfair. Barbara
contacted Jack Johnson,property owner,and requested they stop work due to no permits. Appears
30,000 cubic yards of material has been moved.
11:15 A.M. Public Works-Brian Matthews/Erika Schwender
Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance.
• Six month contract extension with Mason County Garbage&Recycling for the hauling of Drop
Box bins. Ok to move to agenda.
• Update of payment status of delinquent utility charges. Payments are being made and staff
continues to work on this.
• Discussion of process followed for hazardous road conditions. Typically a Road Supervisor
inspects the road to make a determination.
Commissioner Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance.
• Cmmr. Sheldon brought up his concerns with entering into a lobbying contract.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RI'a'ndy Neatherlin Tim Sheldon Terri Jeffre
Chair Commissioner Commissioner