HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/01/31 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Week of January 31,2011
According to staff notes,the following items were discussed.
Monday,January 31,2011
9:00 A.M. Department of Community Development—Barbara Adkins/Mark Core
Commissioners Ring Erickson,Lingle and Sheldon were in attendance.
• Shoreline Management Program Update—Commissioners were provided with copies of
applications for selection Joint Technical Advisory Committee and Citizens Advisory
Committee. Suggestions for additional members were provided by Commissioners for
staff follow up. Applications received to date will be proceed for appointment by Board
with additional members,if any,to be added later.
• Historic Preservation Commission—Staff requesting to read a news release at Board's
regular Tuesday meeting,February 8,2011,announcing a vacancy on the HP
Commission. The Commission is required to have an accredited member and the current
Commissioner meeting those qualifications is resigning.
• Fee Schedule Amendment—Staff is considering a proposal to amend the fee schedule to
allow the county to recover all costs of appeals to the hearing examiner. Current rates
reflect a flat fee;however,when several attorneys are involved in an appeal the hearing
examiner fees can greatly exceed the fee leaving the department responsible for the costs.
Board was agreeable to considering this request and suggested that it come forward in the
very near future.
• Security issues were discussed regarding the lobby of Building III. Staff is becoming
increasingly concerned about personal safety in response to current news events.
Additionally,citizens often visit Building III noticeably agitated for a variety of reasons
(e.g.fees,stop work orders,regulations)causing many staff members to be concerned for
their safety. Commissioners suggested a meeting of all department heads for a broader
discussion of safety concerns and suggestions.
9:15 A.M. Public Works-Charlie Butros/Brian Matthews
Commissioners Ring Erickson,Lingle and Sheldon were in attendance.
The following items were reviewed:
• Appointment of Ken Wilson to the 2011 TIP-CAP Committee.
• Stormwater Facility Maintenance and Operation Agreement under which the County will
maintain and operate Stormwater Facilities on private property in Belfair.
• Bid Award for Maintenance Rock Materials for 2011 Calendar year to KRM Inc out of
Bremerton,Peninsula Topsoil out of Belfair,Miles Sand and Gravel out of Shelton,and
Arris Kollman Trucking Inc. out of Aberdeen.
• Friday operator function
• Follow-up on the John's Prairie/SR 3 Intersection
• Safety project grants
9:30 A.M.Public Works-Stormwater Update
Commissioners Ring Erickson, Lingle and Sheldon were in attendance.
The briefing provided the following information:
• Re-cap of the December Open House meetings.
• Status report on current grant implementation.
• Request concurrence fi•om the Board to continue with the established implementation
approach.
• Background:
Mason County is in the process of developing and implementing stormwater management
policies,programs,and activities.The County is addressing stormwater to be good
stewards of the County's resources;to be responsive to the Puget Sound Action Agenda
and ESA listings,and to be proactive,and anticipate future NPDES stormwater permit
requirements.
Board of Mason County Commissioners'Briefing Meeting Minutes
Week of January 31,2011
• Implementation is currently funded through a Department of Ecology grant,with local
match fi•om the County Road Fund and REST.This grant will expire June 30,2011. In
October,Mason County Public Works submitted a Centennial grant application to
continue stormwater program development and implementation activities.
• Mason County has executed a contract with Otak,Incorporated to perform a financial
study including the development of funding options for an on-going stormwater program,
This contract runs through December 2011.
• Upcoming Key Dates:
February 10 Department of Ecology FY 2012 Draft Offer List
February 14 Board brief—staff recommendation 2011 implementation schedule
February 24 Stormwater Work Group—review draft Tech Memo
March 14 Otak presentation to Stormwater Task Force
May/June Next community outreach
June/July Board briefing to review comments during public outreach
10:15 A.M. District Court—Judge Meadows/Patsy Robinson
Commissioners Ring Erickson,Lingle and Sheldon were in attendance.
The Commissioners briefed with District Court regarding the$15,300 budget transfer
request. The public hearing is scheduled on February I".
10:30 A.M. Department of Ecology—Sally Toteff and Tom Loranger
Johns Creek Basin
Commissioners Ring Erickson,Lingle and Sheldon met with Sally Toteff and Tom
Loranger fi-om the Department of Ecology regarding the Johns Creek Basin. They have
not received money from the federal government. They are looking at watershed
implementation money. The USGS had been approved to do a partial study of Johns
Creek. A follow up meeting will be scheduled in late march.
11:30 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion
Commissioners Ring Erickson,Lingle and Sheldon met with Karen Jackson in closed
session fi•om approximately 11:30 a.m.to 12:05 p.m.for a labor discussion.
1:30 P.M. Department Heads
Commissioners Ring Erickson and Lingle met with Department Heads to discuss
signature authority. The Commissioners requested the authorization forms be updated for
vouchers and payroll.
2:30 P.M. Closed Session-Prosecutor—Michael Dorcy/Tim Whitehead
Commissioners Ring Erickson and Lingle met with the Prosecuting Attorney Michael
Dorcy and the Chief Prosecuting Attorney Tim Whitehead to discuss the budget
amendment process.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Assistant to the Commissioners
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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