HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/09/17 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of September 17,2018
Monday,September 17,2018
9:00 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
• Diane provided an update on the-Tax Title Property Sale that is scheduled October 12—
15 through Bid4Assets. A link is on the County's website.
• Frank stated he and Dawn are working Tim Whitehead on a hold harmless agreement
with Cindy Kasten and he will bring that forward.
• Dawn provided an update on the Pacific Mountain Volunteer Program that Support
Services is utilizing. Human Resources staff spends time training the volunteers with
general office practices and they are spending time running the switchboard learning
receptionist skills.
• Cmmr.Drexler provided information on the BHO and updated the status of the Treatment
Center on Cota Street(former PUD 3 building).
• Discussion of scheduling a fall legislative meeting in preparation of the 2019 legislative
agenda. The Commissioners are willing to meet regionally with Clallam,Jefferson and
Grays Harbor Counties. There is an LSC meeting this Friday.
9:30 A.M. Public Works-Jerry Hauth
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
• Loretta reviewed the Belfair Stormwater Basin Plan,Herrera Environmental was
contracted to prepare the plan and was grant funded with an Ecology grant and local
match from Public Works,The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group and Mason
Conservation District. The plan is now ready for final revisions and adoption. The
Board stated they are willing to adopt when staff feels the Plan is ready. There is a
question of whether the County has already adopted the 2012 WA State Stormwater
Manual.
10:15 A.M. BREAK
10:20 A.M. Community Services-Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
• Dave provided an update on his calendar and a meeting he had with the state regarding
public health funding.
• Cmmr.Drexler asked if the County has adopted the 2012 WA State Stormwater Manual
updated in 2014. This was brought up in Public Works briefing and if it was adopted,it's
not in the County code. Dave will report back on the status.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin brought up zoning requirements for Recreational Vehicle Parks.
• Expansion of the Shelton UGA was brought up.
11:00 A.M. State Auditor's Exit Conference
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
Zac Wilson and Carol Ehlinger,SAO,presented the 2017 Financial Audit Report.
• The County did not have adequate controls in place to ensure accurate reporting of
fiduciary funds.
• The Belfair Sewer and Rustlewood Water and Sewer funds' declining financial condition
puts the utilities at risk of not meeting their financial obligations.
• The County did not have adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with federal
Davis-Bacon Act(prevailing wage)requirements.
Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes
September 17,2018
Commissioner Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
• Cmmr.Drexler sits on the ORCAA Board and brought up an issue with air curtain
bumers. Peninsula Top Soil is proposing to use one to bum yard debris and ORCAA is
not recommending approval due to emissions concern. She wanted to update the
Commissioners because this is a bigger issue.
• Cmmr.Shutty reported that the State Building Council met last week and they are
working on updating the state code and of interest are fire code requirements for en-
treatment facilities. They are taking additional comment before adopting.
BREAK—NOON
1:30 P.M. Pacific Mountain Workforce Update—Cheryl Fambles/Duane Evans
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
• Cheryl Fambles shared a report on the work that Pac Mountain does. There was a
discussion of why there are so many unemployed individuals in Mason County when
there are jobs available. Factors include the aging community,disabled,and veterans.
Cmmr.Drexler brought up promoting the tourism industry for economic development
and for the labor market. Cheryl explained how nationwide there is recognition of the
tourism industry for the labor market. Pac Mountain has also partnered with Timberland
Regional Library as a resource to help develop the workforce and the programs offered
were reviewed.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Ran Neatherlin Terri Drexler kevin Shutty
Chau Commissioner Commission