HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/02/19 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA
February 19, 2019
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:
2. Pledge of Allegiance— Ben Johnson 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 Mason County Republican Central Committee sent in Resolution in Support of Second
Amendment Sanctuary Cities and Counties.
4.1.2 United States Department of Agriculture sent in a Proposal Deadline Extension for Title
Two (Special Projects on Federal Lands).
4.2 News Release: Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging Board vacancy- Cmmr. Trask
4.3 News Release: Substance Abuse Prevention Grant: Staff: Ben Johnson
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
5.1 Tom Davis spoke about I-1639 and the Sheriff's office decision to not enforce the policies. He
stated that the Sheriff has no authority to not enforce the law and is exercising civil disobedience
at County expense. Tom asked that the Sheriff rethink his stance.
5.2 Patricia Vandehey also spoke about I-1639 and the fact that citizens have the right to be
protected as the law intended.
6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Trask/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes— No minutes.
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval to set a hearing for March 5, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. to consider a speed limit
increase from 45 mph to 50 mph between Milepost (MP) 0.78 and MP 7.40 and
decrease the speed limit from 45mph to 35 mph between MP 7.40 and MP 11.75 on
Belfair Tahuya Road.
8.2 Approval to authorize ER&R to declare a list of equipment and vehicles as surplus and
allow ER&R to dispose of pursuant to Mason County code and state laws.
8.3 Approval of Warrants &Treasure Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s 8062278-8062578 $ 484,499.80
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s 56472-56830 $ 643,426.63
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s 7004211-7004247 $ 916,708.25
Treasure Electronic Remittance for January 2019 $ 127,760.57
8.4 Approval to set a hearing on February 26, 2019 at 6:15 p.m. to consider the sale of
surplus parcel 22213-11-60030.
8.5 Approval to sign Mason County Park Host contracts for Oakland Bay and Sandhill
Parks with a provision for extending additional years with agreement from both
parties.
8.6 Approval to appoint Debra Jamerson to the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on
Aging for a two year term ending February 12, 2021.
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8.7 Approval of out of class pay for Meghan Andrews from January 31, 2019 to February
15, 2019 for working in a higher level of job classification duty due to the absence of
the employee who normally holds the position.
8.8 Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Mason County, Mason
County Community and Family Health, and Teamsters Union Local No. 252 for
participation in the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Premiums
will be split as outlined in RCW 50A.04.
8.9 Approval of the resolution opposing implementation of state Initiative 1639 or the
enactment of any legislation that would infringe upon the lawful rights of its residents
to keep and bear arms.
8.10Approval of the resolution declaring a local emergency in Mason County caused by a
severe winter storm. (Ex.A—Res 15-19)
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.10 with
the exception of item 8.9. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye;T-aye.
8.9 Cmmr. Shutty spoke to the resolution noting that the believes this law would be a burden to
not only law enforcement, but also gun owners. He did acknowledge the fact that it did pass
statewide, but noted that this law did not pass in Mason County.
Tom Davis voiced his disapproval of the resolution and suggested that this resolution will
enable more division within the county.
Patricia Vandehey spoke about statements made by the Washington State Attorney General
adding that she will be sending a copy of this resolution to the AG's office to question its
legality.
Cmmr. Neatherlin admitted that he is not a fan of I-1639 as he is a gun owner. He said he
would be standing by Cmmr. Shutty on the implementation of this resolution.
Cmmr. Trask also voiced her support of the resolution and spoke about her history of gun
ownership and use.
Cmmr. Shutty thanked those who commented and noted that though he disagrees with them,
he is happy to have this discussion. He then spoke to his time working with a police
department while living in Pennsylvania and how he believes most people purchasing guns are
law abiding citizens. Cmmr. Shutty said he believes it is important that our voice is heard and
that the listed concerns were not lost.
Cmmr. Trask/Neatherlin made a motion to approve the resolution opposing
implementation of state Initiative 1639 or the enactment of any legislation that
would infringe upon the lawful rights of its residents to keep and bear arms. Motion
carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye. (Ex. B—Res. 14-19)
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)- None.
10. 9:30 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time— no public hearings.
11. Board's Reports and Calendar -The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past week
and announced their upcoming weekly meetings.
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12. Adjournment-The meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Melfi sa ry, Cler-Cdf the Board Kevin Shutty, Chair
,-"'Sharon Trask, Commissioner
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Rand Neatherlin, Commissioner
Exhibit A
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RE: LOCAL DECLARATION OF }
EMERGENCY )
IN MASON COUNTY ) RESOLUTION ft —1
WHEREAS,the Division of Emergency Management has reported to the Board of County
Commissioners,as to conditions beginning on February 8,2019,created by a severe winter storm
in Mason County;and,
WHEREAS,extensive injury has or will, likely occur to persQns and/or there is the
potential for considerable damage to property;and,
W I IEREAS,the operating hours of most county departments/offices were altered for the
safety of county employees;and
WHEREAS,there is a present emergency which necessitates activation of the Mason
County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan(CEMP)and utilization of emergency
powers granted pursuant to RCw 36.40.180 and RCw 38.52.070(2);
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared by the Board of Mason County Commissioners that,in
accordance with the terms and conditions of RCW 36.40.180,there is an emergency due to the
above stated conditions in Mason County;therefore,designated departments are authorized to
enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such disaster,protecting the health
and safety of persons and property,and providing emergency assistance to the victims of such
disaster;and,
SECTION 2. Each designated department is authorized,in accordance with the terms and
conditions of RCW 38.52.070(2),to exercise the powers vested under Section 1 of this resolution
in the light of the exigencies of an extreme emergency situation without regard to time-
consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law,(excepting mandatory constitutional
requirements),including but not limited to:
• budget law limitations
• requirements of competitive bidding and publication of
notices
• provisions pertaining to the performance of public work
• entering into contracts
• the incurring of obligations
• the employment of temporary workers
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• the rental of equipment
• the purchase of supplies and materials
• the appropriation and expenditures of public funds
SECTION 3. Not withstanding the authorizations set forth in Section 1 of this
resolution,designated departments shall endeavor to secure the most competitive price
available for goods and services.
SECTION 4. Such authorization shall include unannounced entry and access onto
and about private property, where such entry and access shall not violate those
constitutional privacy and property rights under an emergency declaration.
SECTION 5. County employees are authorized to use inclement weather leave for
those regular operating hours they were scheduled to work and the County was closed due
to the storm event.
SECTION 6. The emergency authority granted under this resolution shall expire
fourteen(14)days from the date of the adoption of this resolution unless specifically
authorized by the Board.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Exhibit B
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION opposing implementation of state initiative 1639 or related legislation restricting the individual
rights of United States citizens as protected by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and
Article I,Section 24 of the Washington State Constitution.
WHEREAS,the right of the people to keep and bear arms is guaranteed as an individual right under the Second
Amendment to the United States Constitution and under Article I,Section 24 of the Constitution of the State of
Washington;and
WHEREAS,the right of the people to keep and bear arms for defense of life,liberty,and property is regarded as an
inalienable right by residents of Mason County,Washington,and:
WHERAS,the residents of Mason County derive economic benefit from all safe forms of firearms recreation,hunting,and
shooting conducted within the County using all types of firearms allowable under federal and state constitutions;and
WHEREAS, any provision or application of 1-1639,and any trailer bill,or any bill similar thereto,which restricts the
individual rights of United States Citizens as protected by the United States Constitution and the Washington State
Constitution will create economic hardship on lawfully owned and operated small business firearm dealerships;will create
undue burdens and price increases on persons to lawfully purchase firearms;will have a direct negative impact on local
economies through sales tax loss;will create a layer of burdensome,troublesome and unlawful governmental regulation;
will create an undue burden on law enforcement agencies;and
WHEREAS,the Mason County Board of Commissioners,being elected to represent the residents of Mason County,a
majority of which opposed 1-1639 in the previous general election,and being duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold
the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Washington,including,but not limited to the
protection of the lawful right to keep and bear arms,for defense of life,liberty and property,and for safe forms of
firearms recreation, hunting,shooting and education conducted within Mason County,Washington;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Mason County Commissioners that the Board of Commissioners does
hereby oppose the implementation of 1-1639 or the enactment of any legislation that would infringe upon the lawful
rights of its residents to keep and bear arms,and would consider such laws to be unconstitutional and beyond lawful
application of its legislative and governance authority or duties;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mason County Board of Commissioners hereby requests that copies of this resolution
be transmitted to Mason County's legislative delegation and Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson to
encourage their support of the constitutionally protected right to bear arms.
Adopted this 12`'l of February,2019 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY HINGTON
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M654 _ ry,Clerk of Board z
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Rand+(Neathe C missioner
Tim Whitehead,Chief DPA Sharon Trask;Commissioner