HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/12/03 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of December 3,2018
9:30 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
• Appointment to fill the District Court Judge position that will be vacant on 1/1/19. The Board
agreed to appoint Judge elect George Steele to complete the term and his term will begin January
14,2019. The appointment will be on the December 11 agenda.
• 2019 EDC contract @$83,000(changed SOW to include funding support project for CEDS list).
The Commissioners understand the City of Shelton is not partnering for the funding support
project and want to be certain the project will occur before increasing the contract. Diane will
contact the EDC.
0 The Board agreed to renew the Park Host contract for Truman Glick Park(Bernie&Heather
Games).
0 The Board agreed to accept the FYI 8-Emergency Management Performance Grant(EMPG)
contract E19-161.
• Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee presentation of recommendations will be at the December
11 Commission meeting.
• Amend Non-Union Salary Resolution to add the Facilities Manager position effective January 1,
2019 will be on the December 11 agenda.
• Impact to 2019 Budget for the Paid Family Medical Leave&Resolution for Implementation will
also be on the December 11 agenda.
• Letter of Intent from the North Mason Regional Fire Authority was approved to place on the
December 11 agenda.
• Frank provided an update on the acquisition of the Olsen Furniture building. It has been
discovered the roof repairs are higher than anticipated and there is a$75,000 reduction in the
price. The closing is anticipated for December 12.
10:15 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
• WA State Health Care Authority Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative contract
amendment#3 was approved to move forward.
• Request for Proposal for affordable housing funded with the Treatment Sales Tax. Cmmr.
Neatherlin would like the purpose of the home managed by Homes First moved from homeless
veteran housing to housing to meet the needs noted in this RFP or Therapeutic Courts. Cmmr.
Drexler asked if changing the use is ok with Department of Commerce. Cmmr.Drexler noted this
needs review by the advisory committee and what is the impact to all the projects funded by this
funding source. Todd Parker explained this housing project types include permanent supportive
housing and transitional housing up to$200,000 per project. Todd stated the advisory committee
approved issuing the RFP and this is capital money to increase affordable housing. Cmmr.
Drexler stated her preference is to support something we're currently doing.
Status of RFP for Therapeutic Court housing—Todd stated it is still being reviewed and the details
to manage the housing is being worked out. Cmmr. Shutty asked if the current Homes First
home management should be fine-tuned before going out for this RFP. Todd is in favor of
resolving the Homes First issue. He is hopeful other providers will respond to this RFP since it is
not as restrictive.
Cmmr.Neatherlin would like to authorize Todd to work with Homes First to change the use of the
current home and use the available money for additional affordable housing.
Todd understands the Department of Commerce would be ok with changing the use of the home.
Cmmr.Shutty agreed to address the current Homes First home before issuing another RFP.
Cmmr.Neatherlin supports using the Homes First home for Therapeutic Courts;Cmmr. Shutty
supports trying to make the home work in the spirit of what was originally intended which is for
veterans and go for VASH vouchers. Cmmr.Drexler supports staying with using the home for
veterans and use VASH vouchers.
Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes
December 3,2018
Homes First proposal is to place a family in the home.
Todd believes the duplex could be used for a veteran family using a VASH voucher. It could be
used for Therapeutic Court housing. He would like to strengthen the current programs.
Question before the Board—change the use to a single family home;stay with veterans use only
or use for Therapeutic Courts.
Todd will research the options and bring back a recommendation next week.
• Todd presented a proposal to use$10,000 from the 2163 Recording Fees for a Non-profit
Leadership Program through Olympic College. The Commissioners support this if allowed by
RCW and want more details of how the program would work—would the non-profits apply to the
Commissioners for the funding.
• Kell Rowen reviewed the two separate code amendments that will have public hearings tomorrow.
One amendment will reinstate Hearing Examiner procedures for Code Enforcement cases and the
proposed changes to Title 17—Zoning,adding"Duplex","Triplex"and"Residential"as allowed
uses in the Village Commercial District in the Allyn UGA.
• Dave stated he has bids from Housing Authority for repairs to their property. He will review and
bring back to Commissioners. There was previous discussion of allowing payment of up to
$83,000.
10:45 A.M. Public Works—Jerry Hauth
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Drexler and Shutty were in attendance.
• News release for fee Christmas tree drop off will be issued.
• Public Works has selected Diane Sheelsey as the new County Engineer and asked the
Commissioners adopt a resolution at the December 4 agenda.
• Approval of the 2019 Asphalt Overlay projects.
• Approval to appoint Rik Fredrickson to SWAC.
• Approval to extend the contract with SCJ Alliance to March 1,2019.
• Approval to move forward the Title VI Annual Accomplishment&Update Report.
• Approval of the resolution for the County Road/Speed Restrictions and Emergency Road Closing
Order.
• Will bring Craig Gregory from the City of Shelton to next week's briefing to discuss the Railroad
Avenue project.
• Discussion of the sale of Public Works property at Highway 101/102 if stipulations can be placed
on the sale regarding development of the property. The Commissioners requested a copy of the
most current appraisal. Jerry will contact legal regarding if conditions can be placed on the sale.
• Bart reported the Beards Cove water meter project is moving along and will then move on to
Rustlewood. Cmmr.Neatherlin asked staff to improve the notification process to the citizens.
• Jerry stated they are continuing to work out the issues with the PSIC. Cmmr.Neatherlin stated he
met with the Port or Bremerton Chair and they are not ready to enter into an agreement but it was
a positive meeting.
• The Skokomish Valley dikes will be inspected after this last flooding event. Loretta has been in
contact with residents.
Commissioner Discussion
Cmmr.Drexler brought up the Pacific Mountain grant and recommended the Board request a
presentation in 2019. She is recommending it be tied in to workforce training for Therapeutic
Court participants. Cmmr.Neatherlin would like the presentation before Cmmr.Drexler leaves.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager
Board of Mason County Commissioners'Briefing Meeting Minutes
December 3,2018
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andy Neatherlin Terri Drexler Kevin Shutty
Chair Commissioner Commission