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Home My WebLink About2018/03/19 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of March 19,2018 Monday,March 19,2018 9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)-Litigation Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty met in Executive Session for a litigation matter from 9:00 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.with Tim Whitehead and Dan Lossing. 9:30 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)-Litigation Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty met in Executive Session for a litigation matter from 9:30 a.m.to 9:55 a.m.with Tim Whitehead and Dave Windom. 10:00 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter .Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Frank asked the Commissioners what they would like to do with regards to Cmmr. Neatherlin's School Resource Officer proposal. Do the Commissioners want to have a meeting with all the schools including private schools;how would School Resource Officers be funded? Cmmr.Shutty would like a briefing with the schools to better understand the needs of the schools. Frank will work on scheduling the briefing. • Frank presented a budget request from the Sheriff's office for$101,000 BHO funding for training for Jail Correction Officers and Deputies. The$150K BHO funding for jail nursing is not available. Frank then reviewed the budget status of the Mental Health Fund. Cmmr.Drexler asked what services the$150K will go to-Health Services Delivery for regular nursing or BHO mental health services. The$150K will go to Health Services Delivery. Cmmr.Drexler noted the mental health nursing services are being expanded through the BHO for weekends. Cmmr.Neatherlin supports funding the$150K from the Mental Health Fund for 2018 only and supports the$101,000 for training. Cmmr.Shutty supports the$150K however wants to hear from Public Health on the Mental Health Fund;supports the$101,000 for training. Cmmr.Drexler supports the$101,000 for training. The$150K request will come back for additional briefing;the$101,000 will need to be processed as a budget amendment. • Jacquelin Earley and Derek Epps are up for reappointment to the PacMtn Board—ok to place on agenda. • Mel Chev Building lease agreement extension proposal is for five years with a 5% increase each year. The building is used for evidence and Search&Rescue. Cmmr. Neatherlin suggested the County consider purchasing the building. Cmmr.Drexler would like to consider a shorter lease period and negotiate the inflation rate at the CPI rate. The lease renews May 2018. Cmmr.Neatherlin noted that the rental rate for the large amount of space is very fair. Cmmr.Shutty supports the lease as is. Staff will contact the building owner to see if the inflation rate can be reduced and is she interested in selling. • Dawn requested the Board approve the Indemnification for employees for the Longshore lawsuit. The employee names will be listed on the agenda and the lawsuit detail will not be included in the on-line packet. • Update of Risk Pool resolution adding Nichole Wilston will be placed on the agenda. • Permission for Frank Pinter to sign the Temporary Permit to Enter forms(as property owner)from the City of Shelton for the City's project in the downtown Shelton area will be placed on the agenda. • Status of Public Works property subdivision. The Board approved moving forward with surplussing the property. Board of Mason County Commissioners'Briefing Meeting Minutes March 19,2018 • Update on County parking situation due to City of Shelton's Alder Street project. Frank has met with Craig Gregory at the City of Shelton and the County will need to go through a variance request for parking spots at the former Catholic Church location. A stormwater drain will need to be installed and the City will do this work as a part of the Alder Street project. • Green Diamond Recreation Park on Mason Lake is extending the use of their recreational park to Mason County employees. • Frank reviewed the February Financial Statements. 10:55 A.M. BREAK 11:00 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Todd Parker requested permission to move forward with the creation of an advisory committee for the award and evaluation of the Consolidated Homeless Grant(CGH) Housing and Essential Needs Grant(HEN),local Document Recording Fees,and Treatment Sales Tax. The committee membership was discussed—one County representative,one City of Shelton representative,one Board of Health,one United Way representative and one citizen. Staff will develop a resolution,by-laws and new release. • The Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program is being amended and staff will bring back the interlocal agreement with Kitsap County. • Debbie Riley shared information from the Oakland Bay Clean Water District Advisory Committee March 7 meeting. • Dave requested permission to create a new Planning I position and the Board approved moving this forward with Human Resources and working with the labor union and leave the clerical position unfilled. • Dave is working on a staffing restructure and will forward a proposal. • Cmmr.Drexler brought up the request for$150K from Mental Health tax for jail nursing services. Lydia stated budget information is need from Public Defense for the$80K from Mental Health tax and the Board asked that she talk to Frank. • Cmmr.Neatherlin requested permission to ask staff to work on allowing a store to have a drug take back box. The Commissioners agreed to the request. 11:30 A.M. Public Works—Jerry Hauth Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Bart Stepp presented update information on the North Bay Plant capacity. Based on the trend,there may be need for an expansion in 2025.There was discussion of the process to begin the planning and design for an expansion. Staff will research testing options. Cmmr.Drexler brought up North Bay shellfish bed downgrades and asked if the treatment plant is part of the cause for water quality issues. Bart pointed out the treatment plant is uphill from North Bay and doesn't feel the treatment plant is contributing to the pollution. He pointed out the high hits for fecal coliform in water quality is when it rains. • A vactor truck will be purchased. Commissioner Discussion Cmmr.Drexler stated there is a law enforcement position open on the BHO advisory board and the Sheriff's office has suggested Chief Ehrich be considered.Cmmr. Shutty suggested also checking with the City of Shelton. The Commissioners took a break,12:08 p.m. Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes March 19,2018 2:00 P.M. Mason County Economic Development Council Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Discussion of the Economic Opportunity Zones(EOZ)and the process to submit to Commerce. It was agreed to submit Tract 4 to Department of Commerce. City of Shelton will be submitting an application in the competitive category. • Add to March 20 agenda-Authorization for Chair to sign a letter to Department of Commerce in support of designating Qualified Opportunity Zone 4 and Opportunity Zone Eligible Contiguous Tract 11 as Mason County Economic Opportunity Zones. • EDC Interim Director Jim Toomey talked about his work plan. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)Litigation Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty met in Executive Session from 2:35 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.with Tim Whitehead for a litigation matter. Respectfully submitted, Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RAndy Neatherlin Terri Drexler r 4Ke=ShujChair Commissioner