HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/03/18 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of March 18,2019
Monday,March 18,2019
9:00 A.M. District Court—Judge Steele/Patsy Robinson
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Patsy said that due to the Washington Citizen's Commission,an increase is needed for
Judges wages.The increase goes into effect July 1,2019.Frank said this increase will be
part of the next supplemental request.
9:10 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
0 ADA updates to County Code—Dawn said one update is making the designated contacts
for complaints or grievances the Support Services Director and the Facilities Manager.
Section 2.47 was added which adds information on how to reach Mason County using the
Telecommunications Relay Service and by email.Section 2.48 establishes conditions for
the presence of animals in Mason County facilities.
• Recommendations from Parks&Trails Advisory Board—Ross said the last meeting was
held at the Salmon Center in Belfair.He said he has worked to contact Tina Post and
Leanna Krotzer because they have not been attending meetings.The Board has
recommended removing them due to this issue.Ross discussed the proposed bylaw
changes;one to add language allowing call ins for members and changing the position of
"Director"to"Manager"of parks.
• 2019 Medical Contribution increase of$52& 1.5%general wage increase for Non-
Represented Employees effective April 1,2019—Dawn explained that because the
County pools funds in PEBB,the medical increase only works out to about$7.
• Permission for Public Works to relinquish one Engineer Tech position and create,post
and fill a Engineer position—Dawn explained that Public Works would like to change
this position to Engineer I.The Board had no issues and approved it being added to the
action agenda.
• Salary Survey for Elected Officials—Frank discussed the survey and read through the
current salary growth rate.He said there are three options:do nothing and continue as we
have,increase the Elected Official and Sherriff salaries to the average of comparable
counties beginning 2020,or link the Sheriff to the Superior Court Judges salary.Frank
gave examples from similar sized counties.Cmmr. Shutty and Trask spoke in favor of
option three.Cmmr.Neatherlin asked to revisit this at the next briefing for further
discussion.Frank noted he would have additional information to add next week.
• ILA with Grays Harbor County for Regional Jail Facility—Frank explained that this ILA
only handles the contracting portion of the jail which says each county is responsible for
50%of the bill.Frank has sent this to Gray's Harbor County for review and is hoping to
have it on the March 26`'action agenda.
• End of Biennia Funding request from Mason Conservation District for the Voluntary
Stewardship Program(VSP)—Frank noted that there is an additional$36,000 that can be
used before the end of June.The Board was in favor of John Bolender moving forward
with the application process.
• Property offer for surplus property—511 E Hyland Drive,Union-Frank said the current
offer is$48,000 and is currently appraised over$75,000.Cmmr.Neatherlin noted he
would not be comfortable selling for less than$70,000 and recommended a counter offer
at that amount.
9:30 A.M. BREAK
9:45 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Alex Paysse quickly spoke about the Memorandum of understanding between Mason
County and the Squaxin Island Tribe.He said the subrecipient agreement with Pierce
County was signed last week and Mason County will be working with the Squaxin Tribe
to complete part of the deliverables in the agreement.
• Dave went over his 2019 financials for Community Development.He printed a packet
showing 2017-2019 amounts.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin voiced concern over past complaints received about the amount of
time it takes to obtain a permit.Dave said that a full time plans examiner is necessary to
keep the time down.He then passed out a summary form regarding the need for this
position.Cmmr.Neatherlin said a formal job description would be necessary to move
forward.Cmmr.Shutty questioned how this position would cut down on wait time.Dave
answered it could cut down time by 25%.Kathy Chaussee gave a brief history of the
staffing at DCD before the recession hit,noting that they used to have four plans
examiners.
10:10 A.M. Public Works—Jerry Hauth
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Spring application of herbicides-Jerry and Al spoke about the yearly spray and the
complaints that come in regarding chemicals used in herbicides.Al explained that they do
not use the same chemicals found in Round up.He then spoke about brush cutting and
guardrail maintenance being done.Discussion was had about residents who wish to opt
out of spraying.Because notice is announced at the Regular Commission meeting,and is
then published on the website,Cmmrs Neatherlin and Shutty said publishing the notice is
not necessary.
• Loretta asked to hire off the roster to have a survey done for County Road Project 2014.
The Board approved moving forward.
• Bart brought forward an application for Delroy Cox to the Solid Waste Advisory
Committee and recommended a three year reappointment.
• Correct Equipment contract-Bart explained that Mason County purchases between 6-12
pumps for the North Bay and Belfair Sewer Systems.Correct Equipment said they could
provide a 20%discount if a purchase of 50 pumps was completed.Bart explained this
would be a savings of$421 per pump.The Board was in favor.
• Diane Sheesley talked about the Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant
Application being done by Public Works.She shared crash statistics and the fact that
Mason County currently lacks lighting,and widened shoulders in many areas. She
suggested work on Arcadia Road,Kamilche Point road,and Brady-Matlock Road.
Cmmr.Neatherlin questioned putting in more crosswalk lighting comparable to what is
used for school crossings in Belfair.Loretta said she would look into it.
• Diane spoke about the most recent TIP-CAP meeting held March 13's.She had JoAnn
Schuler from WSDOT speak at that meeting and said the TIP-CAP had many good
questions gathered from the community.
• Diane announced a meeting with the Navy regarding the railroad.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin asked if Roads would still be looking at Clifton Road and the entrance
to Taco Bell.Loretta said they are still looking at options and will either add curbing or
candlestick barriers to prevent left hand turns into Taco Bell.
11:00 A.M. Sheriffs Office—Chief Hanson
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Chief Hanson went through the prisoner housing contract between the Sheriffs Office
and the City of Shelton.He quickly walked through the proposed changes.
11:10 A.M. Therapeutic Courts—Rene Cullop
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Judge Finlay explained why extra help is needed. She said the temporary help would only
be needed one day per week at no more than eight hours to assist with intakes and other
generated paperwork. Since the cover sheet was created,Renee Cullop said the number
of current and pending participants have increased and will continue to grow.Renee said
she intends on moving funds to cover the position.
Commissioner Discussion—as needed
• Cmmr. Shutty asked Cmmr.Trask about Bill 1105.Cmmr.Trask said as the bill sits it
would cost the state over$2.5 million,and would cost Mason County$350,000.
• Cmmr. Shutty said he received an email regarding the Census asking to meet.Frank said
they would be meeting with him and Diane Zoren.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Drewry,Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF O COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
evin S Rand eatherlin haron Trask
Chair Co issioner Commissioner