HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/03/25 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of March 25,2019
9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)Potential Litigation
Commissioners Neatherlin and Trask met in closed session for a potential litigation
discussion with Tim Whitehead from 9:00 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.
9:30 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,and Trask were in attendance.
• Michael MacSems said that there are currently multiple versions of Title 16.He talked
about the historical research he has done,and said that the Planning Advisory
Commission(PAC)discussed this in 2015 and had suggested updates.He said he would
like to set a hearing on April 23`a to adopt one version.The board was in favor of moving
forward with a hearing.
• Kristopher Nelsen handed out a list of weekly permits and discussed how much easier it
is to pull these numbers with the new system.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin asked Kristopher about moving forward with someone to do plans
review in the building department and spoke about the conversations he has had with
construction companies regarding the time it takes to obtain building permits in Mason
County.He then addressed some code enforcement issues and told Kristopher it is time to
start issuing citations.
9:45 A.M. Public Works—Jerry Hauth
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,and Trask were in attendance.
• Bart Stepp said that after research he has found that the$15 charge for undeveloped lots
with no service is not allowed.He said Mason County will be ending this charge which
will result in a loss of revenue around$22,800.
• Puget Sound Industrial Center Project-Bart said they received bids for project designers
and have agreed on one.He asked to bring the contract forward to the action agenda
which was approved.
• Surplus Parcels-Cmmr.Neatherlin questioned if the price is based on fair market value,
which Loretta said it is.Discussion was had regarding the numbers decided on by Public
Works and Richard Beckman.Loretta said the resolution will be redone since receiving
the new parcel numbers and should be ready for the April 1,2019 briefing.Diane Zoren
reminded them that a hearing is necessary to surplus parcels.
• Cyndi announced bid awards and noted that they went out for another round of bids for
asphaltic materials. She advised that one of the contractors was unhappy with this and
may be contacting the Board.
• Satsop-Cloquallum road project 701-4-Diane Sheesley noted that six bids were received
and Hanson Excavation out of Shelton had the lowest bid.
• County Force construction projects-Diane said there were two projects done in 2018.
• Clifton Lane,Belfair-markers were ordered to prevent left hand turns into Taco Bell off
Clifton Lane.Brenen Profitt said the markers will go just past the driveway of Taco Bell.
Allan Eaton said that road will have overlay done this summer,so other options will be
discussed later in the season.
• Diane Sheesley said a meeting was had with the Navy who was supportive of the
discussed crossing.Jerry said they would be coming back with more information once a
consultant is hired.
• Loretta said that Dave Smith will be looking at traffic on Highway 3 for a speed
reduction at the request of the Port of Allyn.
• Diane announced that CRAB has a training coming up and invited Cmmr.Trask&
Neatherlin to attend.The training is April 106'
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• Allan said after the winter storms they have a large mountain of tree debris.They will be
looking into a burn permit which will save the County money
• Cyndi announced that Rod Larue was hired to replace Bob once he retires.He will be
working alongside Bob until that time.
10:00 A.M. Auditor's Office—Paddy McGuire
Commissioners Neatherlin,and Trask were in attendance.
• Paddy McGuire explained that the reason they need to split precincts is due to the fact
that the number of active registered voters in each precinct may not exceed 1,500.He
discussed the maps and the clear divisions for the districts.Paddy mentioned he is
watching a bill currently on the floor that will change the way precincts are divided.
Commissioner Discussion
• Bucktail view drive-Cmmr.Neatherlin said he received an email offering less than the
original offer from the same buyer.Cmmr.Neatherlin and Trask agreed they didn't want
to go down on the price.He questioned if the feasibility extension should be done since
receiving the lower offer.Cmmr.Trask said she would be comfortable with the extension
if the price did not go down.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Drewry,Clerk of the Board
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Rand N therlin Sharon Trask
Chair 7
Commissioner Commissioner