HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/03/26 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA
March 26, 2019
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance— George Blush led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call — Present: Commissioner District 1 - Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2 — Kevin
Shutty Absent; Commissioner District 3— Sharon Trask.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent a liquor license application for
North Mason Rotary Club for an event being held at The Hub 111 NE Old Belfair
Highway, Belfair.
4.2 News Release- 2019 National Public Health Week& Mason County Public Health Month
Staff: Audrey O'Connor
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
5.1 Monte Ritter spoke in support of the recently read 2019 National Public Health Week news
release. He then spoke about the Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) standards adopted
by Mason County and said that the fire departments are not responding penalizing those burning
illegally. Cmmr. Neatherlin said he would look into this topic at an upcoming briefing.
5.2 Louis Cofoni thanked Cmmrs. Trask and Neatherlin for their position against I-1639.
6. Adoption of Agenda —Cmmr. Neatherlin asked to strike Leanna Krotzer from item 8.2.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as amended. Motion
carried unanimously. N-aye; S-absent; T-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes- March 11, 2019 briefing minutes
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the March 11, 2019 briefing
minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-absent; T-aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval to authorize Public Works to use the County MRSC Consultant Roster to select
a consultant to provide surveying services for County Road Project 2014 and to execute
the consultant agreement once a consultant is selected.
8.2 Approval to remove Tina Post and Lcvnna Krotzcr from the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board due to lack of participation and approval of a news release advertising the vacant
positions.
8.3 Approval to relinquish one Engineer Tech position and create, post, and fill one full time
equivalency (FIE) as an Engineer in the Public Works Department. There is no change in
the department FTE count.
8.4 Approval to amend Resolution 20-17 and Mason County Code, Title 2, Chapter 2.46,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) designated contact persons for any internal or
external complaints or grievances, add Chapter 2.47 ADA Accessibility for the Deaf or
Hearing Impaired, and add Chapter 2.48 ADA Service Animal Accommodations. (Ex.A-
Res.27-19)
8.5 Approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement for prisoner housing between the Sheriff's
Office/County and the City of Shelton.
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Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.5.
Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-absent; T-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
9.1 News Release- Parks and Trails Advisory Board Openings Staff: Ross McDowell
10. 6:15 p.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time—
10.1 Public hearing to consider the submission of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) application, and the resolution authorizing the submission and certifying the
County's Compliance with CDBG requirements and authorizing Frank Pinter, Support
Services Director, to act as the Chief Administration Official for the CDBG program. Staff:
Jennifer Beierle
Jennifer explained how a CDBG grant works and spoke about the fact that this grant was used in
2018 to provide service referrals to 6,000 individuals in Mason and Lewis County. She said the
2019 allotment is $105,732 of which $3,500 will be used to offset a portion of the counties
administration costs.
No public comment received.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve the submission of the
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) application, and the resolution
authorizing the submission and certifying the County's Compliance with CDBG
requirements and authorizing Frank Pinter, Support Services Director, to act as the
Chief Administration Official for the CDBG program. N-aye; S-absent; T-aye. (Ex.B-Res.
28-19)
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 6:27 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, W .INGTON
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Sharon Trask, Commissioner
Ra y Neatherlin, ommissioner
Exhibit A
RESOLUTION NO. 27-19
Mason County's Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinators
Amends Resolution 20-17 and Title 2 Chapter 2.46, adds Chapter 2.47 Americans
with Disabilities Act Accessibility for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired, and adds
Chapter 2.47A Americans with Disabilities Act Service Animal Accommodations,
of the Mason County, Washington, Code of Ordinances
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990
and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners herby designates the Support
Services Director and Facilities Manager as the ADA Coordinator contact persons for
any internal or external complaints or grievances. Mason County, Washington, Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2.46 also designates the Support Services Director and Facilities
Manager to be the designated contact and investigate complaints and grievances (see
attachment A); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners establishes Mason County,
Washington, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.47 Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired (see attachment B); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners establishes Mason County,
Washington, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.47A Americans with Disabilities Act
Service Animal Accommodations (see attachment C);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Mason County
Commissioners herby designates the Support Services Director and Facilities Manager
as Mason County's ADA Coordinators for any internal or external complaints or
grievances (see attachment A);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Mason County Commissioners herby
establishes Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.47, Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility for Deaf or Hearing Impaired (see attachment B), and Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 2.47A, Americans with Disabilities Act Service Animal Accommodations (see
attachment C).
DATED this 26th day of March 2019.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Meliss revery, Cle of the Board Kevin Shutty, C air
APPROVED AS TO FORM: /' /
Randy Neatherlin, ommissioner
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Tim Whitehead, Chief Deputy Sharon Trask, Cofnmissioner
Prosecuting Attorney
Attachment A
Chapter 2.46 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CONTACT PERSONS
Sections:
2.46.010 Contact persons—Designated
2.46.020 Contact persons—To review and investigate complaints
2.46.010 Contact persons—Designated
The Support Services Director and Facilities Manager shall be designated as
ADA contact persons for any internal or external complaints or grievances and
will provide proper notice of this complaint procedure to the community and on
official county bulletin boards and will provide complaint/grievance forms (See
Attachment A attached to the resolution codified in this chapter and on file in the
office of the county clerk of the board) in all county facilities where there is public
access.
(Res. 20-17 (part), 2017).
2.46.020 Contact persons—To review and investigate complaints
The Support Services Director or the Facilities Manager will review, investigate
and otherwise dispose of such complaints in a manner that meets the good of the
service and will provide a quarterly report of any ADA concern to the board of
county commissioners.
(Res. 20-17(part), 2017).
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Attachment A
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Mason County has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt equitable resolution of
complaints alleging any action prohibited by the US.Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Title II states,in part,that"no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall,solely
by reason of such disability,be excluded from the participation in,be denied the benefits of,or be subjected to
discrimination"in programs or activities sponsored by a public entity.
Complaints should be addressed to:
Mason County ADA Coordinator
411 North 5th Street
Shelton,Washington,98584
(360)427-9670
1. A complaint should be filled in writing and contain information about the alleged violation such as the
name,address,phone number of complainant and the location,date and description of the violation.
Alternative means of filing complaints,such as a personal interview,will be made available for persons with
disabilities upon request
2. A complaint should be filed as soon as possible,but no later than thirty(30)calendar days after the alleged
violation.
3. An investigation,as may be appropriate,shall follow the filing of a complaint within fifteen(15)calendar
days. The investigation shall be conducted by Mason County's ADA Coordinator. These rules contemplate
informal but thorough investigations,affording all interested persons and their representatives,if any,an
opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint.
4. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and description of the resolution,if any,shall be
issued by the ADA Coordinator,and copy forwarded to the complainant no later than fifteen(15)calendar
days after the investigation.
5. If the response of the ADA Coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue,the complainant may
appeal the decision within fifteen(15)calendar days after the receipt of the response to the Board of County
Commissioners. A final decision will be made by the Board of County Commissioners within thirty(30)
calendar days.
6. The ADA Coordinator shall maintain the files and records relating to complaints. Mason County shall
retain these records for at least three years.
7. The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be
impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies such as filing of an ADA complaint with the responsible
federal department or agency. Use of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other
remedies.
8. These rules shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons to meet appropriate
due process standards,and to assure the Mason County complies with the ADA and implementing
regulations.
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4.1PROCEDIMIENTO DE QUERELLAS DE ADA
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Condado del mason ha adoptado un procedimiento de queja internos preven pronta solucion equitativa de las
quejas alegando cualquier acciOn prohibida por las regulaciones del Departamento de Justicia estadounidense
aplicaciOn el titulo II de is ley de estadounidenses con discapacidades. Thula II los Estados,en parte,que"de to
contrario no individuo calificado con discapacidad,unicamente por razon de tal incapacidad,se excluira de la
participacion en,ser negado los beneficios de o ser objeto de discriminaciOn"en programas o actividades
patrocinadas por una entidad publica.
l..as quejas deben ser dirigidas a:
Coordinador de ADA Condado de Mason
411 North 5th Street
Shelton,Washington,98584
(360)427-9670
1. Una queja por escrito se debe Ilenar y contienen information sobre la presunta violaciOn como el nombre,
direction,numero de telefono del querellante y la ubicacickt,fecha y desc ripcion de la violation. Medios
alternativos de presentacibn de denuncias,como una entrevista personal,estaran disponibles para las
personas con discapacidad previa solidtud.
2. Una queja debe presentarse tan pronto como sea posible,pero no miss tarde de treinta 30(Has calendario
despues de la supuesta violacibn.
3. Una investigation,como puede ser apropiado,seguira la presentacibn de una queja dentro de quince 15
dias. La investigation se efectuara por el Condado de Mason Coordinador de ADA. Estas normas
contemplan investigations informales pero exhaustivas,que ofrezca a Codas las personas interesadas y sus
representantes,si cualquier oportunidad de presentar pruebas perti:nentes a una queja.
4. Una determination escrita en cuanto a la validez de la denuncia y la description de la resoiuciOn,si los
hubiere,se expedira por el Coordinador de ADA y copia enviada a la organization querellante no mas tarde
de quince 15 dias calendario despues de la investigation.
5. Si la respuesta del Coordinador de ADA no resuelve satisfactoriamente el asunto,el demandante puede
apelar la decision dentro de los quince 15 dias calendario despues de la reception de la respuesta a la Junta
de Comisionados del condado. Una decision final se hard por la Junta de Comisionados del Condado
dentro de 30 treinta dias de calendario.
6. El Coordinador de ADA mantendra los archivos y registros relativos a las quejas. Condado del mason
conservara estos registros durante al menos tres arms.
7. El derecho de una persona a una resolution rfipida y equitativa de la denuncia presentada a continuation no
debera ser deteriorado por la busqueda de la persona de otros remedios como la presentation de una queja
de ADA con la agenda o Departamento federal responsable. Uso de este procedimiento de quejas no es un
requisito previo para la basqueda de otros remedios.
8. Estas reglas se interpretara para proteger los derechos sustantivos de las personas interesadas para cumplir
con normas de proceso debido apropiado,y asegurar el Condado de Mason cumple con la ADA y
reglamentos de aplicacion.
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' NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS
` elf* WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)of
1990,and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,Mason County will not discriminate
against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services,programs
or activities.
Employment: Mason County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or
employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S.Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.
Effective Communication: Mason County will generally, upon request,provide appropriate
aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified person with disabilities so
they can participate equally in Mason County's programs,services,and activities,including
qualified sign language interpreters,and various other ways of making information and
communications accessible to people who have speech,hearing or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: Mason County will make all reasonable
modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal
opportunity to enjoy all of its programs,services,and activities.
Requests for Accommodation:Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective
communication,or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program,service,
or activity of Mason County,should contact the Court or Department directly.
Please make requests for accommodation at least 48 hours before the scheduled event.
Problems or Complaints:
Kelly Frazier,Facilities Manager and ADA Coordinator
360-427-9670 or kellyf@co.mason.wa.us
Frank Pinter,Support Services Director and ADA Coordinator
360-427-9670 or fpinter@co.mason.wa.us.
The ADA does not require Mason County to take any action that would fundamentally alter the
nature of its programs or services,or impose and undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program,service,or activity of Mason County is not accessible to persons
with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinators as listed above.
Mason County will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any
group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or
reasonable modifications of policy.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL.ACCESS TO OUR SERVICES.
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Attachment A
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�' AVISO BAJO LA LEY DE AMERICANUS CON
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Conforme a los requisitos del titulo II de las Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)de 1990 y la
section 504 del Acta de rehabilitaciOn de 1973,Condado de Mason no discriminara contra
individuos calificados con discapacidades sobre la base de discapacidad en sus servicios,
programas o actividades.
Empleo:Mason County no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en su contratacion 0 empleo
practicas y cumple con todas las regulaciones promulgadas por la Comision de oportunidades
laborales iguales Estados Unidos bajo el titulo I de la ADA.
Una comunicacibn eficaz:Mason County General,previa solicitud,proporcionara adecuado
contra el SIDA y servicios conducen a una comunicaciOn eficaz para persona calificada con
discapacidad para que puedan participar igualmente en los programas,servicios y actividades
del Condado de Mason,incluyendo calificados interpreter de lenguaje de senas y varias otras
maneras de hacer de la informaciOn y las comunicaciones accesibles a Ias personas que tienen
voz,audition o vision.
Las modificaciones a las politicas y procedimientos:Mason County hard que todas las
modificaciones razonables a las politicas y programas para asegurar que las personas con
discapacidad tengan igualdad de oportunidades para disfrutar de todos sus programas,
servicios y actividades.
Las solicitudes de alojamiento:Cualquiera qua requiere una ayuda auxiliar o un servicio para
la comunicacibn efectiva,o una modification de las politicas o procedimientos para participar
en un programa,servicio o actividad del Condado de Mason,debe comunicarse con el tribunal
o el Departamento directamente.
Por favor hacer las solicitudes de alojamiento al menos 48 horas antes del evento programado.
Problemas o quejas:
Kelly Frazier,Gerente de Instalaciones Coordinador de ADA
360-427-9670 o kellyf@Co.Mason.wa.US
Frank Pinter,Directora de servicios de apoyo y Coordinador de ADA
360-427-9670 o fpinter@Co.Mason.wa.US.
La ADA no requiere Mason Condado de emprender cualquier action que fundamentalmente
alterar la naturaleza de sus programas o servicios,o imponer y excesiva carga financiera o
administrativa.
Las quejas que un programa,servicio o actividad del Condado de Mason no es accesible para
personas con discapacidad deben orientarse a los coordinadores ADA como se describe arriba.
Condado de Mason no colocara un recargo en un individuo con una discapacidad o cualquier
grupo de individuos con discapacidades para cubrir el costo de proporcionar ayudas auxiliares
y servicios o modificaciones razonables de la politica en particular.
ESTAMOS COMPROMETIDOS A PROPORCIONAR IGUAL.DAD DE ACCESO A NUESTROS SERVIC10S.
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Attachment A
The complainant is not precluded from
filing formal complaints at any time 4is •'•
during or after Mason County's
grievance procedure with the Disability
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Right Section
411'
Civil Rights Division
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US Department of Justice
PO Box 66738
Washington,D.C.20035-6738
Complaints may also be sent to agencies AMERICANS
designated to process complaints under
the regulation,or to agencies that
provide Federal financial assistance to DISABILITIES ACT
the program in question. GRIEVANCE
Department of Agriculture PROCEDURE
Department of Education
Dept. of Health&Human Services
Dept.of Housing&Urban Development
Department of Interior
Department of Justice
Department of Labor Complaints should be
Department of Transportation
addressed to:
Mason County ADA Coordinator
c/o Risk Management
411 North 5th Street
Shelton,Washington 98584
MASON COUNTY IS COMMITTED (360) 427-9670
TO PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO
OUR SERVICES.
8/2014
MASON COUNTY'S
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Mason County has adopted an inter- An investigation,as may be appro- County Commissioners within
nal grievance procedure providing prlate,shall follow the filing of a thirty (30)calendar days.
for prompt equitable resolution of complaint within fifteen(15)calen-
complaints alleging any action pro- dar days. The investigation shall
Halted by the U.S.Department of be conducted by Mason County's The ADA Coordinator shall main-
Justice regulations implementing Ti- ADA Coordinator. These rules Iain the files and records relating to
tle II of the Americans with DisabiIi- contemplate informal but thorough complaints. Mason County shall
ties Act. Title II states,in part,that investigations,affording all inter- retain these records for at least
"no otherwise qualified disabled in- ested persons and their representa- three years.
dividual shall,solely by reason of fives,if any,an opportunity to sub-
such disability,be excluded from the mit evidence relevant to a corn-
participation in,be denied the bene- plaint. The right of a person to a prompt
fits of,or be subjected to discrisnina- and equitable resolution of the
tion" in programs or activities spon- complaint filed hereunder shall not
sored by a public entity. A written determination as to the be impaired by the person's pursuit
validity of the complaint and de- of other remedies such as filing of
scription of the resolution,if any, an ADA complaint with the respon-
A complaint should be filed in writ- shall be issued by the ADA Coordi- sible federal department or agency.
ing and contain information about nator,and copy forwarded to the Use of this grievance procedure is
the alleged violation such as the complainant no later than fifteen not a prerequisite to the pursuit of
name, address,phone number of (15)calendar days after the investi- other remedies.
complainant and the location, date gation.
and description of the violation. Al- These rules shall be construed to
ternsuch as ae means of filing complaints, If the response of the ADA Coordi- protect the substantive rights of in-
such as a personal interview,will be
made available for persons with dis- nator does not satisfactorily resolve terested persons to meet appropri-
the issue, the complainant may ap- ate due process standards,and to
abilities upon request.
peal the decision within fifteen(15) assure the Mason County complies
calendar days after the receipt of with the ADA and implementing
A complaint should be filed as soon the response to the Board of Coun- regulations.
as possible,but no later than thirty ty Commissioners. A final decision
(30)calendar days after the alleged will be made by the Board of
violation.
Attachment A
4144".111. 144
El demandante no esti impedido de
presentar quejas formales en cualquierCots
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momento durante o despues del
procedirniento de querellas del Condado
de Mason con la secciOn de derecho de
discapacidad
Civil Rights Division
US Department of Justice
PO Box 66738
Washington,D.C.20035-6738
Las quejas tambien pueden ser enviadas
a las agendas designadas para procesar
ESTADOUNIDENSES
las quejas en virtud del Reglamento,o a CON
las agencias que proporcionan ayuda DISCAPACIDADES
financiera Federal para el programa en ACTUAN
CUES fl. PROCEDIMIENTO DE
QUERELLAS
Department of Agriculture
Department of Education
Dept. of Health&Human Services
Dept. of Housing&Urban Development
Department of Interior
Department of Justice
Las quejas deben dirigirse a:
Department of Labor
Department of Transportation Mason County ADA Coordinator
c/o Risk Management
411 North 5th Street
Shelton,Washington 98584
(360) 427-9670
CONDADO DE MASON SE HA
COMPROMETIDO A
PROPORCIONAR IGUALDAD DE
ACCESO A NUESTROS SERVICIOS.
8/2014
MASON COUNTY'S
PROCEDIMIENTO DE QUEJA BAJO ELACTA DEAMERICANOS CON DISCAPACIDADES
Condado de Mason ha adoptado un Una investigaciOn,como puede ser El Coordinador de ADA debera man-
procedimiento de querellas internas apropiado,debera seguir la
de una queja dentro de tener los archival y registros relaciona-
preven pronta solucian equitativa de las presentacionq eJ dos con las quejas. Condado de Mason
quejas alegando cualquier accianpro- quince 15(Has de calendario. La inves-
conservara estos registros durante al
hibida por las normas del Departamento tigacion se realizara por el Condado menos tres arias.
de justicia estadounidense incorporen Mason Coordinador de ADA. Estas
titulo II de la ley de estadounidenses reglas contemplan investigaciones in-
con discapaddades. Thula II establece, formates pero exhaustivas,brindando El derecho de una persona a una
en parte,que"de lo contrario no indi- todas las personas interesadas y a sus resolucibn pronta y equitativa de la
viduo calificado con discapacidad, representantes,si los hay,la oportuni- denuncia presentada a continuacion no
unicamente por cause de dicha incapaci- dad de presenter pruebas pertinentes a debera ser deteriorado por la btisqueda
dad,excluida de la participaciOn en,ser la queja. de la persona de otros remedios como
negado los benefidos de o ser objeto de la presentacian de una queja con el de-
discriminaciOn"en programas o activid- partamento federal responsable o
ades patrocinadas por una entidad pa- Una determinadbn escrita en cuanto a agenda de ADA. Uso de este procedi-
blica. la validez de la queja y la descripdbn miento de queja no es un requisito pre-
de la resoludom,si los hubiere,sera vio a la busqueda de otros remedios.
expedida por el Coordinador de ADA
Una queja debe ser presentada por escri- y copia enviada al reclamante no mss
to contener informacidn sabre lapre- tarde de quince 15 dias calendario
y despues de la investi d6n. Estas reglas se interpretara para
sunta violacifn como el nombre,direc- P proteger los derechos sustantivos de
don,ndmero de telefono del reclamante las personas interesadas a cumplir con
y la ubicaciOn,fecha y descripcion de la las normas procesales adecuadas,y
violaddn. Medias alternativos de Si la respuesta del Coordinador de asegurar el Condado Mason cumple
presentacibn de denuncias,como una ADA no resuelve satisfactoriamen- can la ADA y reglamentos de aplica-
entrevista personal,estaran disponibles to el problems,el demandante don.
para las personas con discapacidad a puede apelar la decision dentro de
petician. los quince 15 dias calendario
despues de la recepciOn de la
Una queja debe ser presentada tan pron- respuesta a la Junta de Comisiona-
to corn sea posible,pero no mss tarde dos del condado. La decision final
de treinta 30 dias calendario despues de se realizara por Ia Junta de Cami-
la supuesta violacibn. sionados del condado dentro de
treinta 30 di as de calendario.
Attachment B
Chapter 2.47 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY FOR DEAF
OR HEARING IMPAIRED A
Sections:
2.47.010 Accessibility for deaf or hearing impaired
2.47.010 Accessibility for deaf or hearing impaired
To connect by telephone with Mason County Government offices and
departments, please utilized the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by
calling "7-1-1" or 1-800-833-6384. For detailed instruction on using, the TRS
please use the following link:
httpsJlwww.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/odhh/telecommunication-relay-services-trs-voice-
feature
To connect by email with Mason County Government offices and departments,
please go to www.co.mason.wa.us and use the "E-mail Us"tab at the top of the
page.
Attachment C
Chapter 2.47A AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SERVICE ANIMAL
ACCOMMODATIONS -
Sections:
2.47A.010 Creation and purpose of service animal policy
2.47A.020 Scope
2.47A.030 Definitions
2.47A.040 General Policy
2.47A.050 Types of service animals
2.47A.060 Service animal etiquette
2.47A.070 Requirements of service animals
2.47A.080 When service animals can be asked to leave
2.47A.090 Prohibited access for service animals
2.47k100 Reasonable accommodation process
2.47A.110 Liability
2.47A.120 Emergency Situations
2.47A.130 Grievance
2.47A.140 Misrepresentation of service animal
2.47k010 Creation and purpose of service animal policy
To establish conditions for the presence of animals in Mason County facilities to
protect the safety of employees, the public and county property, and to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).and Washington Law against
Discrimination, RCW 49.60.
To clearly define various types of service animals and provide guidelines for
Mason County employees regarding the rights of citizens and fellow employees
who have service animals.
To set behavioral guidelines for service animals to protect Mason County citizens
and staff from injury and to prevent damage to public property while they
participate in services and sponsored programs by Mason County within Mason
County facilities.
To prohibit pets (non-service animals) from being brought into most Mason
County facilities.
Attachment C
2.47A.020 Scope
This policy applies to all elected officials, employees, volunteers and visitors of
Mason County facilities, unless otherwise governed by statute, County ordinance
or policy. This does not apply to animals at County facilities for official county
purposes, such as a K9 under the control of a law enforcement officer, a
courthouse dog approved by the court or animals under the direct supervision of
Animal Services.
For the purpose of this policy, "service animal" means an animal that is trained
for the purposes of assisting or accommodating a disabled person's sensory,
mental or physical disability. {RCW 49.60.040(24)}
2.47A.030 Definitions
1) Service Animal
Per RCW 49.60.040(24), Any dog or miniature horse, as discussed in RCW
49.60.214, that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit
of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric,
intellectual, or other mental disability. The work or tasks performed by the
service animal must be directly related to the individual's disability. Examples of
work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind
or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing
nonviolent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual
during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving
items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and
assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and
helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or
interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors. The crime deterrent effects of an
animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or
companionship do not constitute work or tasks. Service animals may by trained
to perform other work or tasks may, of course, provide comfort as well. However,
if comfort or emotional support is the sole role for an animal's presence, then
there is no longer a legal requirement to provide accommodations.
Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service
animals under Title 11 and Title Ill of the ADA. Other species of animals, whether
wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not considered service animals either.
The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the
individual's disability. It does not matter if a person has a note from a doctor that
states that the person has a disability and needs to have the animal for
emotional support. A doctor's letter does not turn an animal into a service
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animal. Services include, but are not limited to, guiding individuals with impaired
vision, alerting individuals who are hearing impaired to intruders or sounds,
providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair or fetching
dropped items.
Any animal meeting this definition for an individual with a disability is considered
a service animal regardless of whether it is licensed or certified by a state or
local government or a training program. If there are questions about whether an
animal is a service animal, or for questions regarding disabilities, contact Risk
Management for assistance.
2) Fully Socialized
To be fully socialized means the animal will not, except under rare occasions,
bark, yip, growl or make disruptive noises; will have a good temperament and
disposition; will not show fear; will not be upset or agitated when it sees another
animal; and will not be aggressive. The service animal must be fully
housebroken.
3) Pet
A pet is a domestic animal kept for pleasure or companionship. Pets are not
permitted in Mason County facilities.
4) Handler
A person who is accompanied by a service animal, but not being assisted or
accommodated by that animal
5) Partner
A person with a disability who is assisted or accommodated by a service animal.
6) Facilities
To include parks, buildings, parking lots, etc.
7) Disability
Means the presence of a sensory, mental, or physical impairment as defined in
RCW 49.60.040.
2.47A.040 General Policy
Mason County allows service animals to accompany persons with disabilities
within Mason County facilities that are accessible to the public. Disabled
employees may have service animals in the facilities in places where they would
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have normal access in the performance of their duties, provided the safety of the
team, or other employees is not jeopardized. Employees must register their
service animals with the Risk Management Department.
When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are
allowed per RCW 49.60.214. Staff may ask two questions. (1) is the dog a
service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the
dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person's disability,
require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training
documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform
the work or task.
Pets are prohibited in Mason County facilities, except as may be allowed by
Mason County Parks per rules established by the Parks Director and/or Board.
An elected official or department head may grant permission for a pet to be in a
county facility for a specific reason at a specific time. (e.g. a pet dog used for a
demonstration in an aggressive dog training class).
A person may be asked to remove their animal if the animal in question does not
meet the definition of a service animal.
Inmate ADA Accommodations for service animals in the Mason County Jail will
follow the Mason County Sheriffs Office Policy and Procedure.
ADA Accommodations for court purposes and for the Juvenile Detention Center
will follow the Mason County Superior and/or District Court Policy and
Procedures.
2.47A.050 Types of service animals
1) Guide Dog
A carefully trained dog that serves as a travel tool for persons with severe visual
impairments or are blind {RCW 70.84.020}.
2) Hearing Dog
A dog who has been trained to alert a person with significant hearing loss or who
is deaf when a sound, e.g., knock on the door, occurs.
3) Service Dog
A service dog has been trained to assist a disabled person who has a mobility or
health impairment. Types of tasks the dog may perform include carrying,
fetching, opening doors, ringing doorbells, activating elevator buttons, steadying
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a person while walking, heling a person up after a fall, etc. Service dogs are
sometimes called assistance dogs.
4) SSig Dog
SSig dog is a "Social Signal" dog trained to assist a person with autism. The dog
may alert the partner of distracting repetitive movements common among those
with autism, allowing the person to stop the movement (e.g., hand flapping).
Recognizing familiar persons in a crowd, steering around a mud puddle or
responding to others' social signals are possible roles for a SSig Dog. A person
with autism may have problems with sensory input and need the same support
services from a dog it might give to a person who is blind or deaf.
5) Seizure Response Dog
A dog trained to assist a person with a seizure disorder. How the dog serves the
person depends on the person's needs. The dog may stand guard over the
person during a seizure or go for help. Some seizure response dogs are able to
predict seizures and warn the person in advance.
6) Miniature Horse
Miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks
for people with disabilities. (Miniature horses generally range in height from 24
inches to 34 inches measured to the shoulders and generally weigh between 70
and 100 pounds.) The regulations set four assessment factors in determining
whether miniature horses can be accommodated in the Mason County facilities.
The assessment factors are (1) whether the miniature horse is housebroken; (2)
whether the miniature horse is under the owner's control; (3) whether the facility
can accommodate the miniature horse's type, size, and weight; and (4) whether
the miniature horse's presence will not compromise legitimate safety
requirements necessary for safe operation of the facility.
2.47A.060 Service animal etiquette
1) Allow a service animal to accompany the partner at all times and everywhere
on County facilities, except where strictly prohibited.
2) Do not pet a service animal without the permission of the partner/handler;
petting a service animal when the animal is working distracts it from its
duties.
3) Do not feed a service animal. It may have specific dietary requirements.
Unusual food or food at an unexpected time may cause the animal to
become ill.
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4) Do not deliberately startle a service animal or attempt to separate the
partner/handler from them.
5) Employees who require a service animal must notify their supervisor and
register the animal with the Risk Management Department.
6) Employee service animals are subject to the behavior standards required of
a service animal belonging to a facility visitor.
2.47A.070 Requirements of service animals
1) All animals need to be immunized against rabies and/or other diseases
common to the type of animal. All vaccinations must be current.
2) The animal must wear a rabies vaccination tag.
3) The animal must be appropriately licensed.
4) Service animals must wear an owner identification tag (which includes the
name and telephone number of the owner) at all times.
5) Animals need to be maintained on a leash, harness or other type of restraint
in Mason County buildings and public areas. However, exceptions are
granted in an emergency situation when the animal needs to perform a task
requiring it to travel beyond the length of the restraint or when the
partner/handler is unable to restrain an animal due to a disability.
6) The partner/handler must be in full control of the animal at all times. The care
and supervision of the service animal is solely the responsibility of the
partner/owner.
7) The partner/handler is responsible for independently removing or arranging
for the removal of the service animal's waste, placing the waste in a closed
container, and disposing the container in an outdoor trash bin.
8) The partner/handler needs to make sure that their animal is kept in good
health and as clean as possible so as not to interfere with the work
environment. Regular bathing and grooming may be necessary for flea and
tick control. Animals that shed must be groomed to maintain a work
environment that is hair and fur free.
2.47A.080 When service animals can be asked to leave
1) Disruption -The partner/handler of an animal that is unruly or disruptive (e.g.
barking, running around and bringing attention to it) may be asked to remove
the animal from Mason County facilities. The partner/handler may be
prohibited from bringing the animal into Mason County facilities until
significant steps to mitigate the behavior are taken, if the improper behavior
happens repeatedly. Mitigation can include muzzling a barking animal or
refresher training for both the animal and the partner/handler.
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2) Health - Service animals who are ill are not allowed in public areas. A
partner/handler with an ill animal may be asked to leave Mason County
facilities.
3) Poor Hygiene/Unclean Animals - Partners/handlers with animals that are
unclean may be asked to leave Mason County facilities. Partners/handlers
are responsible to keep the service animal clean and well-groomed even
during inclement weather seasons. An animal that becomes wet from walking
in the rain or mud or from being splashed by a passing automobile, and is
otherwise clean, should be considered a clean animal. Animals that shed in
the spring should be groomed to maintain a work environment that is hair
free.
2.47A.090 Prohibited access for service animals
1) Mechanical Rooms/Custodial Closets — Mechanical rooms, such as boiler
rooms, facility equipment rooms, electric closets, elevator control rooms and
custodial closets are off-limits to service animals. The machinery, equipment and
/or chemicals in these rooms may be harmful.
2) Areas where Protective Clothing is Necessary—Any room where protective
clothing is necessary is off-limits to service animals. Examples include, but are
limited to chemical laboratories, wood shops and metal/machine shops.
3) Areas where there is Danger to the Service Animal —Any room where there
are sharp metal cuttings or other sharp objects on the floor or protruding from a
surface; where there are hot materials on the floor; where there is a high level of
dust; or where there is moving machinery is off-limits to service animals.
4) Access exceptions
a) Moving Equipment—A manager of a Mason County facility with moving
equipment may grant permission to a team to enter the area. Admission
for each team will be granted or denied on a case-by-case basis. The final
decision shall be made based on the nature of the machinery and in the
best interest of safety for the team. Example: The machinery in the shop
may have moving parts at a height such that the tail of a large dog could
easily be caught in it; this is a valid reason for keeping large dogs out.
However, a very small hearing dog may be shorter than any moving part
and, therefore, be considered for admission.
b) Case-by-Case —The Elected Official or Department Director may grant
access to other designated off-limits areas on a case-by-case basis.
5) Approval for Exceptions —To be granted an exception, a visitor seeking
admission for their animal to an off-limits area, should contact the Elected Official
of the facility or the Support Services Director. An employee should submit a
written request to the Elected Official and the Support Services Director.
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2.47A.100 Reasonable accommodation process
When an individual with a disability makes an accommodation request, the
County will consider it promptly and grant it when reasonable.
2.47A.110 Liability
Any property damage, destruction or personal property injuries caused by or as a
result of a service animal will be the sole responsibility of the service animal's
owner/partner/handler. Service animal owner/partners/handlers will hold
harmless Mason County and its agents from any and all claims, causes of
actions, damage, cost, loss of service, expense and compensation whatsoever,
growing out of consequence with their service animal in or around Mason County
facilities or County grounds.
2.47A.120 Emergency Situations
In the event of an emergency, County staff should understand that a service
animal may become disoriented from the crowd, sirens or wind noise or from
shaking and moving ground. The partner/handler and/or animal may be confused
by the stressful situation. Staff should be aware that the animal is trying to be
protective and, in its confusion, is not harmful. Staff should make every effort to
keep the animal with its partner. However, the staffs first effort should be toward
the partner; this may necessitate leaving an animal behind in certain emergency
evacuation situations.
2.47A.130 Grievance
Any partner or employee dissatisfied with the decision made concerning a
service animal or animal approved on a case-by-case basis should follow the
Mason County's ADA Grievance Procedure process.
2.47A.140 Misrepresentation of service animal
A civil infraction with a maximum fine of$500 will be imposed to a person who
represents that an animal is a service animal when the person knew or should
have known that the animal in question does not meet the statutory definition of a
service animal as defined in RCW 49.60.040. As defined in RCW 7.80.040, an
enforcement officer may investigate and enforce this section by making an
inquiry of the person accompanied by the animal in question and issuing a civil
infraction. Refusal to answer the questions allowable shall create presumption
that the animal is not a service animal and the enforcement officer may issue a
civil infraction and require the person to remove the animal from the place of
public accommodation.
BY-LAWS OF THE Memorial Hall Committee
ARTICLE 1, AUTHORITY
RCW 73.04.070
ARTICLE 2,PURPOSE
To oversee the utilization and maintenance of the Veteran's Memorial Hall and to
set policy and rental fees regarding use.
ARTICLE 3,MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson of Board of County Commissioners, Facility Manager or Designee, 2
representatives from American Legion, 1 representative from Legion Auxiliary Unit, 2
representatives from VFW and 1 representative from VFW Auxiliary. Mason County
Commission is a non-voting member except in the case of a tie vote.
ARTICLE 4, MEETINGS
Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every other month at Memorial
Hall. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the Chairperson. The initial agenda
shall be set by the Chairperson,but may be amended at the meeting without special
notice. Three days written notice of meetings and the meeting agenda shall be provided
to each member via email. Meetings are covered under the Washington Open Public
Meetings Act.
ARTICLE 5, QUORUM
A quorum shall consist of at least 4 of the 7 designated members. Alternate
representatives of members who are unable to attend will also be recognized.
ARTICLE 6, VOTING
Each regularly appointed member, or duly appointed alternate serving in the stead
of a regularly appointed member, shall be entitled to one vote on any matter that may
come before the Memorial Hall Committee. The majority vote of quorum present of the
Memorial Hall Committee shall be necessary to decide any question.
ARTICLE 7, OFFICERS
The chairperson of Mason County Board of Commissioners shall be the
Chairperson. The Chair shall be elected at the regular meeting in December of each
calendar year and shall hold office until their successors have been elected and qualified.
The Chair shall be responsible for conduct of the meetings and for setting the agenda. A
Chair pro tem can be selected by the Memorial Hall Committee when the Chairperson is
absent.
ARTICLE 8, RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE.
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The Memorial Hall Committee shall establish and maintain an official mailing
address to receive correspondence,which will be 210 W. Franklin St. Shelton, WA.
98584. Minutes shall be kept and are considered a public record.
ARTICLE 9, SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
The Chairperson is authorized to sign any necessary documents and only one
signature is required.
ARTICLE 10, TRAVEL
No travel expenses shall be reimbursed for Memorial Hall members.
ARTICLE 11,TRAINING
Your participation is dependent upon attending certain trainings made available
by the County during regular business hours(such as Open Public Meetings Act and
Public Records). The trainings are available at no cost to you.
ARTICLE 12,AMENDMENTS
The Memorial Hall Committee on thirty days written notice to the membership,
may amend these By-Laws at any regular or special meeting.
APPROVED this day of , 2019
Commissioner Sharon Trask
Chairperson
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Exhibit B
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION WITH CERTIFICATIONS OF COMPLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT(CDBG)
WHEREAS, Mason County is authorized to apply to the state Department of Commerce for a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG); and
WHEREAS, Mason County has identified a community development and housing priority need for which
to seek CDBG funding; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met to receive CDBG funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Mason County authorizes submission of this application to the
state Department of Commerce to request $105,732 and any amended amounts to fund public service
activities in coordination with Community Action Council, Lewis, Mason, Thurston and certifies that, if
funded, it:
Will comply with applicable provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
as amended, and other applicable state and federal laws;
Has provided and will provide opportunities for citizen participation that satisfy the CDBG requirements of
24 CFR 570.486;
Will not use assessments against properties owned and occupied by low- and moderate-income persons
or charge user fees to recover the capital costs of CDBG-funded public improvements from low- and
moderate-income owner-occupants;
Has established or will establish a plan to minimize displacement as a result of activities assisted with
CDBG funds; and assist persons actually displaced as a result of such activities, as provided in the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended;
Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of low- and moderate-income
persons that request assistance in developing proposals;
Will provide opportunities for citizens to review and comment on proposed changes in the funded project
and program performance;
Will conduct and administer its program in conformance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
the Fair Housing Act, will affirmatively further fair housing (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); and
Has adopted (or will adopt) and enforce a policy to prohibit the use of excessive force by law
enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights
demonstrations; and has adopted (or will adopt) and implement a policy to enforce existing applicable
state and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the
subject of such nonviolent civil rights demonstration within its jurisdiction, in accordance with Section
104(1) of the Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act or 1974, as amended;
Certifies to meeting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through a determination the CDBG-
funded public services will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes and are exempt
under 24 CFR 58.34(a), and are not applicable to the other requirements under 24 CFR 58.6; and are
categorically exempt under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) per WAC 197-11-305 (2); and
Mason County designates Frank Pinter as the authorized Chief Administrative Official and authorized
representative to act in all official matters in connection with this application and Mason County's
participation in the Washington State CDBG Program.
Dated this 26th day of March, 2019
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A I 1 EST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Melis. 6 , Clerk of the Board Rand eat erlin missioner
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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' Kevin Shutty, Chair
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Sharon Trask, Commissioner