HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/05/08 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA
May 8, 2018
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance— Earl Iddling 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 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in two marijuana licenses for, Mari
Mart 24090 North East State Route 3 Suite 1, Belfair; and Pura Valley Herbs 161 West
Westfield Court, Shelton.
4.1.2 Economic Development Council of Mason County sent in their 2018 first quarter report.
4.1.3 Astrid Pearson and Tamra Ingwaldson sent in applications for the Mason County Citizens
Advisory Budget Committee.
4.1.4 Washington State Department of Transportation sent a sixty day notice of disposition of
Parcel No. 12332-50-00027 which has been declared surplus to the needs of Washington
State Department of Transportation.
4.1.5 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in a corrected marijuana license for
Batstone Bud Shop 933 East Johns Prairie Road, Shelton.
4.1.6 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in a liquor license application for Ridge
Motorsports Park 1060 West eels Hill Road, Shelton.
4.1.7 John Gamon sent in a letter regarding Department of Natural Resources Notice of Intent
to Purse Grants for Acquisitions in the County.
4.1.8 Tristan Goldsby sent in a letter regarding the jail.
4.1.9 Richard Flaherty sent a letter in regards to Mason Lake.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
5.1 Jean Bray spoke about John Gammons' letter (4.1.7 in Correspondence) and the parcel in
question.
5.2 Earl Liddings discussed voiced concerns about DNR and the above mentioned letter from John
Gamon. He asked that in the future, the Board do more research and involve the public before
releasing parcels.
5.3 Dave Haugen discussed the land use plan from DNR and voiced his concerns. He urged the Board
send a letter requiring public input.
6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Shutty/Drexler moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes— None.
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval to implement the final North Bay Shellfish Protection District (SPD) plan.
Cmmr. Shutty asked that staff speak to the SPD. Debbie Riley and Katie Otanez spoke. Katie
explained how the plan came to be with the help of others including state agencies, the Squaxin
Tribe, and shellfish growers.
Cmmrs. Drexler and Shutty praised the work done by the Health Department.
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Cmmr. Drexler/Shutty moved and seconded to approve action item 8.1. 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 consider approval of the following budget transfer request:
$150,000 Transfer out from Elections Fund Ending Fund Balance to:
$150,000 Transfer into Elections Fund Machinery & Equipment BARS line
109.000.000.594.11.564010 Staff: Frank Pinter
Frank introduced Jennifer Beierle, the new Budget Manager and asked her to present.
Jennifer quickly read through the transfer and explained that the net budget impact is $0.
No public comment received.
Cmmr. Drexler explained the funds will be used for elections equipment which is necessary
immediately due to changes in the law.
Cmmr. Shutty/Drexler moved and seconded to approve the $150,000 Transfer out
from Elections Fund Ending Fund Balance to:$150,000 Transfer into Elections
Fund Machinery& Equipment BARS line 109.000.000.594.11.564010. Motion
carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
10.2 Public Hearing to consider the 2017 Open Space applications and correct a 2011 Current Use
application from Duane Rogers. Staff: Diane Zoren
Diane Zoren announced that there are 50 applications, and one application from 2011 moving from an
Open Space designation into Timber.
Gayle Devol questioned her status. Cmmr. Drexler read through her request for reclassification of three
parcels. Gayle said that an informal meeting was had with the Mason Conservation District about the land
being classified as one of the last pristine areas in the state because of the foliage.
Curtis Cousins questioned the public access requirement. Cmmr. Drexler stated that you are not required
to provide public access but that could change soon. She then announced a Planning Advisory
Commission (PAC) hearing being held May 22, 2018 regarding the Public Benefit Rating System.
Ken VanBuskirk talked about the three categories of Open Space. He voiced concern over the loss of
Farm and Agriculture land, noting that the amount of acreage in this category has declined 60%. He
asked that all applicants be notified of the PAC meeting.
Cmmr. Shutty thanked everyone for speaking. Cmmr. Drexler thanked the Assessor's office for their work
and noted that if the Public Benefit Rating System is adopted, these applications would be turned over to
Community Services.
Cmmr. Drexler/Shutty moved and seconded to approve applications for the Current Space
2017 applications 1-49. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
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Cmmr. Drexler/Shutty moved and seconded to reject item 50, parcel 32227-51-00019 on the
list. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
Cmmr. Drexler/Shutty moved and seconded to approve the transfer of parcel 31906-43-
00040, item 51, be changed from open space to timber. 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 9:53 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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MelDr ry, Cler f the Board Randy Neatherlin, Chair
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Terri Drexler, C mmissioner
Kevin S utty, ommissioner