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Home My WebLink About2018/11/26 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of November 26,2018 Monday,November 26,2018 9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)Potential Litigation Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty met in Executive Session with Tim Whitehead and Frank Pinter for a potential litigation matter from 9:00 a.m.to 9:15 a.m. 9:15 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)Potential Litigation Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty met in Executive Session with Tim Whitehead and Frank Pinter for a potential litigation matter from 9:15 a.m.to 9:30 a.m. 9:30 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty met in Closed Session from 9:30 to 10:55 a.m.with Frank Pinter for a labor discussion. 10:55 A.M. Community Services-Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Kell Rowen provided information on the Public Benefit Rating System that was remanded to PAC for further review. The public hearing is continued to December 18. The Commissioners requested a document that shows PAC's version along with the Commissioners' version and provide a comment matrix. The document was remanded because there were areas that the Commissioners had varying amendments and the intent was to obtain additional citizen comment. • Staff will brief next Monday on Title 15 and Title 17. The hearing is December 4. • Dave provided a grant application to Ecology for Water Resources Streamflow Restoration Planning for WRIA 14, 15 and 22. 10:35 A.M. Mason County Economic Development Council—Jennifer Baria Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • The EDC does not have budget detail for the City of Shelton projects on the CEDS list and EDC staff will continue to reach out to the City for this detail. When received,they will brief the Commissioners. The 2019 CEDS process will begin in 2019. • Partnership notice will be emailed for requests from potential businesses for food processing,food service and aerospace. • Moving forward with hotel project for County parcels on Highway 101/102. • EDC has four new board members. • Discussion of data requested in the 4`h quarter report. • EDC continues to be interested in participating in the CDBG project. 10:50 A.M. Support Services-Frank Pinter Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. • Chief Beau Bakken provided information regarding North Mason Regional Fire Authority's exploration of options to build a new fire facility next to the existing facility on Old Belfair Highway. They would need a voter approved bond to fund the construction. They are proposing to partner with Mason County to repurpose the existing facility to provide County services. Chief Bakken has contacted the Sheriff s office and could include other County services. His hope is to go public with the information on the potential partnership and is asking the County to enter into a letter of intent. Cmmr. Drexler requested a letter from the Fire Authority's Board of Commissioners to the Mason County Commissioners to enter into the letter of intent. • Sheriff Salisbury expressed support of providing services in the north end of the county and concern with the notification process to the current landlord of the building they rent. Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes November 26,2018 The lease expires in August 2019. Chief Bakken stated the new proposal has a timeline of 2.5 to 3 years. • Frank has an environmental site assessment and building inspection for Building 10 (former Olsen Furniture store). He will review the documents and provide the Commissioners with information. Most items noted in the building inspection were anticipated and include the exterior needs to be painted,roof repairs and minor electrical. • Public Safety Testing contract renewal for three years with a 3%increase each year. If we contract for only 1 year,it will have a 10%increase. Agreed to renew for three years. • Liberty Mutual hold harmless and marketing agreement to offer a voluntary discount insurance program to employees. Agreed to place on agenda. • Jennifer provided draft resolutions for 2019 Current Expense and Road levies that include a I%increase. The hearing is Tuesday evening. • Jennifer brought up a potential issue with the Landfill Fund may not have enough budget authority to code correct the purchase of the loader. Staff did not provide the necessary information to be included in the December 11 public hearing. If there is a legal requirement to do this,the Board approved setting a 2018 budget hearing on December 18. • Cmmr. Shutty proposed inviting members of the North Mason High School band to the County's December 14 bake sale. The Commissioners agreed. • Cmmr.Shutty had further comment on the potential impact of the ballot issue for a North Mason Fire Authority bond to the potential County jail bond.He is concerned with the timing and doesn't want to compete on the same ballot and wants to work collaboratively. 11:30 A.M. Housing&Behavioral Health Advisory Board Interviews Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty interviewed the two applicants to the Housing&Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The Board directed staff to place the appointment of Beau Bakken on the agenda. The Board went into recess at 12:08 p.m. 2:00 P.M. District Court Commissioners Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. Commissioner Neatherlin was absent. • Judge Meadows notified the Commissioners that the Public Defense office has advised the court they intend to file an Affidavit of Prejudice against Judge elect George Steele on all Indigent cases assigned to their department. This will have a major impact to the District Court's budget because a judge pro-tem will need to hear those cases. • District Court has also been notified that their interpreter's rates will be increasing in 2019. Patsy will monitor the budget and may need to request a supplement in 2019. 2:15 P.M. Public Works—Jerry Hauth Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Drexler and Shutty were in attendance. Commissioner Neatherlin was absent. • Two news releases—2019 Solid Waste rate increases and 2019 Water&Sewer System Rate&Fee Increases for North Bay,Rustlewood and Beards Cove • Use of MRSC Roster for Construction Project Inspectors to support the 2019 construction season. • Loretta will draft a letter to Governor Inslee regarding Salmon Recovery Funding& Skokomish Valley projects. Will also work on a joint news release between the Army Corps,Mason County and Skokomish Tribe. • Rustlewood water meter project is starting. Currently has a flat rate and staff wanted input from the Commissioners on how and when they want to see the rate structure. • GIS person has submitted notice he is leaving and they are recruiting for the position. Board of Mason County Commissioners'Briefing Meeting Minutes November 26,2018 • Jerry asked Commissioners to consider purchasing a stump grinder in 2019. • Two proposals received for the Solid Waste RFP's-Waste Management and Waste Connections. Bart along with SWAC members are reviewing the proposals and will bring forward information to the Commissioners. • Jerry provided an update on the PSIC sewer extension. He reported that the Port of Bremerton have not expressed full support of this project. The Commissioners expressed concern with the viability of the project and will there be an ask from the Legislature in 2019. Cmmr.Drexler was hopeful there would be a government to government meeting. Cmmr.Neatherlin joined the briefing at 2:47 p.m. Bart stated the interlocal agreement places the County as the project manager. Cmmrs.Neatherlin and Shutty expressed support of moving forward with this project and believe there is support in the legislature. • Have water availability for the Public Works parcels,how are they marketed. This was briefing discussed and the Commissioners asked that a briefing be scheduled. • Jerry reported the City has invited the County to participate in the scope development for the Railroad Avenue project. Potential match from the County of$500K. Commissioners Drexler and Neatherlin expressed concern with the County's role and if there are grant monies available,they need to be applied for. Jerry will invite the City of Shelton to next week's briefing to discuss the scope. The briefing meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS //'-' g" 'L&i-= - I Ra&y Neatherlin Terri Drexler Aevin4Shuttyv / Chair Commissioner Commissioner