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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/05/07 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of May 7,2018 Monday,May 7,2018 9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)Litigation Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty met in Executive Session from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 am. for a litigation matter. Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tim Whitehead, Frank Pinter and Dawn Twiddy were in attendance. 9:45 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Mason County has been awarded a Digital Imaging Grant up to$7,000 from the Secretary of State. This will be used to digitize original Commissioner meeting minutes for the period of 1986-2008.There is no match required and a letter of acceptance will be placed on agenda. • Set public hearing on June 5 to surplus Public Works property located at Highway 101/Highway 102—parcel 42002-10-00020.Frank stated there will be a BLA with part of another Public Works parcel and then subdivided with the goal being to sell the parcels. • Status of School Safety Summit. Ross McDowell drafted a potential agenda however he has learned the Sheriff s office has had meetings with the school districts. Sheriff Salisbury reported that North Mason School has a contract in place with the Sheriff's Office and the model has been presented to the other school districts. His office has been in meetings with all the school districts regarding school safety. The issue is deputy availability. The Sheriff reported that the schools are not interested in bringing anyone from the outside or volunteers;they want Sheriff staff to be assured they have all their certifications.North Mason does contract for outside security although they do not have the power to arrest. Grant funding is limited and typically they require the agency to hire any grant funded staff. Cmmr.Neatherlin stated he has been supportive of having deputies at the schools;with regards to hosting a summit,he would like to have been part of the conversation. He offered to meet with the Sheriff to review Cmmr.Neatherlin's funding proposals. The cost of a full time retired deputy to do school security is$55K plus benefits;$35K and no benefits if part time. Commissioners Shutty and Drexler were in agreement there is no need to host a summit. 10:15A.M. BREAK 10:45 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Approval to place a news release for National Historic Preservation Month. • Susan Stanley has applied for the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission and she sits on the Matlock Historic Committee which could be a conflict if she writes a grant request from the MCHPC on behalf of the Matlock group. After discussion,the Board declined appointing to the MCHPC due to a potential conflict. • Resolution creating an advisory board for the review of funding requests related to Housing,Homelessness,Mental Health and Chemical Dependency and news release will be placed on May 15 agenda. This advisory board is named Mason County Housing and Behavioral Health Advisory Board. • Final RFP for Therapeutic Court Housing will be reviewed next Monday for the May 22 agenda. • Request to fill two Environmental Health Specialists was approved. • News release for Oakland Bay Day,June 3,will be placed on agenda next week. Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes May 7,2018 • Planning Manager interviews will be this week;Environmental Health Manager position will be posted. • Discussion of dwelling height restriction of 35'. Dave is reviewing the county code and one way to incentivize low income housing is to go vertical. Staff is working on updating the Code Enforcement policy. • Cmmr.Drexler brought up the Public Benefit Rating System hearing before the PAC. Dave will be reviewing with Kell Rowen and the draft policy is on the website. Cmmr. Shutty asked Dave to follow up with comments received from the notice that was mailed to those currently in the Open Space program. 11:15 A.M. Public Works—Jerry Hauth Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Request to increase the Solid Waste Petty Cash drawers was approved to move forward. • Approval to execute the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between Mason County and King County. • Review of 2018 Annual Construction Program amendment to add seven projects. A public hearing will be required along with a budget amendment. Projects are guardrail improvements,safety clear zone,Trails Road alternative study,Satsop Cloquallum mitigation,Deegan Road West culvert replacement,Shelton Valley Road culvert replacement and Rossmaier Bridge. • Renaming a road in honor of Kerry Schuffenhauer,who worked for Mason County for 37 years. Jerry suggested a road that goes to Hoodsport Transfer Station. The Commissioners were good with moving this forward. • Cmmr.Drexler brought up the mandatory recycling clause in the Mason County Garbage contract. Recycling does cost the citizens. The UTC regulates solid waste haulers. After discussion,it was agreed to have SWAC review the mandatory recycling. 11:45 A.M. Clerk—Sharon Fogo Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Clerk Fogo requested permission to fill a vacated Clerk position. She will be requesting an additional staff person because she has staff who is maxed out on overtime and comp time. Judge Goodell voiced support of adding staff to the Clerk's office. Commissioner Discussion—as needed • Cmmr.Drexler brought up a conversation with Chief Bakken regarding moving Sheriff operations into the North Mason Fire Authority building. Cmmr.Neatherlin commented on allowing other county services in the north end. Cmmr. Shutty has talked to Dave Windom about extending building department services and Dave indicated he didn't believe it is necessary because on-line permitting should lessen foot traffic. Extending services will cost money. NOON BREAK 2:00 P.M. Budget Advisory Committee Interviews Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty interviewed one applicant for the Budget Advisory Committee. The briefing adjourned at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday,May 8,2018 10:00—Noon Budget Advisory Committee Interviews Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty interviewed six additional applicants for the Budget Advisory Committee. Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes May 7,2018 The Commissioners asked that the appointments to the Budget Advisory Committee be placed on the May 15 agenda. The briefing adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Zoren, Administrative Services Manager BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Roddy Neatherlin Terri Drexler Kevin Shutty Chair Commissioner Commission