HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/01/08 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA
January 8, 2019
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance—Ted Trask led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call— Present: Commissioner District 1 - Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2 — Kevin
Shutty; Commissioner District 3 — Sharon Trask.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 South Mason Youth Soccer Club sent in recognition for the Mason County Parks,
Facilities and Trails department.
4.1.2 Mason County Auditor sent in a report for number of registered voters in Mason
County.
4.1.3 Mason County Treasurer sent in Depositaries designated by treasurer.
4.1.4 Washington State Department of Transportation sent in a 60 day notice of disposition
for declared surplus property #42102-22-60000.
4.1.5 Thomas Furniss sent in a letter regarding land use effecting 21 Pine Tree Lane,
Tahuya.
4.1.6 United States Department of Agriculture sent in a letter of a funding opportunity.
4.1.7 North Mason Chamber of Commerce sent in letter following up on the implementation
of the newly adopted Belfair UGA building codes.
4.18 Federal Emergency Management Agency sent in a letter regarding the final flood
hazard determination for the Unincorporated Areas of Mason County.
4.2 Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask motioned and seconded to nominate Cmmr. Kevin Shutty
to serve as chair for 2019. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
Cmmr. Shutty/Neatherlin motioned and seconded to nominate Cmmr. Sharon
Trask as Vice Chair for 2019. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
4.3 Recognition of staff: Ross McDowell
4.4 News Release: Park Host, Mason Lake Park Staff: Ross McDowell
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
5.1 Cheryl Williams announced the first meeting of the League of Women Voters being held next
Tuesday at Olympic College. She said the first meeting will be about the budget and an in house
study will be discussed.
6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes- December 4 and December 18, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve the December 4 and December
18, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-
aye; T-aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval to set a hearing for Tuesday, February 5, 2019 to receive public comment on
establishing an Honorary Road Sign Program allowing the County and community the
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opportunity to honor individuals or organizations that have made significant
contributions to the County.
8.2 Approval to accept a resignation from James Pharris effective June 26, 2018 and to
approve the Release and Hold Harmless Agreement to release and forever discharge
Mason County, its officers, agents, employees, agencies, and departments from any and
all existing and future claims, damages and causes of action foreseen and unforeseen of
any nature whatsoever arising out of Pharris' employment with Mason County and to
pay the sum of$40,000 as agreed.
8.3 Approval of Warrants &Treasure Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s 8061055-8061864 $ 2,032,974.75
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s 55387-55751 $ 674,831.63
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s 7004117-7004143 $ 465,677.27
8.4 Approval of voicing no objections to the special occasion liquor license application for
the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Olympia Chapter Big Game Banquet on January 19,
2019 at Little Creek Casino 91 W. State Route 108, Shelton WA 98584, and approval to
authorize the Chair to sign the letter of no objection to the WA State Liquor Control
Board.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.4.
Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
9.1 Dave Windom spoke about the online permitting change for building permits and discussed some
of the struggles. He then talked about state funding for Public Health and the fact that only $22
million was set aside for the entire state.
10. 9:30 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time—
10.1 Public Hearing to consider the approval of the following budget supplemental
appropriation to the 2018 Budget:
Budget Transfer
$825,000 increase to REET 1 Fund 350- Other Long-Term Debt Issued
$825,000 Increase to REET 1 Fund 350-Building
In order to record the purchase and assume the loan on the Olsen Building
Staff: Jennifer Beierle
Jennifer read the transfer aloud and asked for any questions from the Board. No questions
from the Board and no public comment received.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve the increase of
$825,000 to REET 1 Fund 350-Building in order to record the purchase and
assume the loan on the Olsen Building. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
N-aye; S-aye; T-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 9:35 a.m.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Mel" sa ry, Clerk o he Board Kevin Shutty, Chai
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Sharon Trasl, Commissioner