HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/07/16 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North Stn Street, Shelton, WA
July 16, 2019
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance—Ken VanBuskirk 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- None to report.
4.2 News Release- Public Safety Sales Tax Proposition Staff: Frank Pinter
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
5.1 Tom Davis spoke about treatment alternatives versus incarceration.
5.2 Ken VanBuskirk talked about a letter received by Cemetery District #1 regarding tax funds. He
said after speaking with the Assessor's office, he found out that the Cemetery District should
have been receiving funds for over 20 years.
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—July 2, and July 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the July 2 and July 9, 2019
Regular Meeting Minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval of Warrants &Treasure Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s $
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s 60263-60653 $ 668,817.76
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s 7004533-7004570 $ 942,878.21
8.2 Approval to appoint Russell Sackett to fill a vacant position on this Historic Preservation
Commission expiring November 30, 2019 as well as a new 3-year term ending
November, 2022.
8.3 Approval to set a hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. to sell Parcel No.
61902-50-00003 on W. Salmonberry Drive, Elma, in the amount of$5,000.
8.4 Approval of a Sub-recipient agreement with Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason
and Thurston Counties for service provision under a Public Services Washington State
Community Development Block Grant.
8.5 Approval of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Grant Application for 2019-
2021 in the amount of $24,500 per year.
8.6 Approval of a resolution adopting the updated Real Property and Right of Way
Acquisition Procedure for Public Works Projects to replace those found in resolution 20-
19.
8.7 Approval of a letter of no objection for a Special Occasion Liquor License Application for
the Allyn Community Association for Allyn's 130th Birthday Celebration being held on
August 4, 2019 at the Allyn Waterfront Park.
Cmmr. Trask/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.7.
Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
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9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)- None.
10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time—
10.1 Public hearing to consider adoption of the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) in
place of the current Open Space program. (A request will be made to continue the
hearing to October 1, 1019 at 9:15 a.m.)
Staff: Kell Rowen
Kell said she's been working with the Assessor's office, who is doing an audit of various parcels currently
within the Open Space Program. She said those results will be brought forward at the October 1, 2019
meeting.
Tom Davis asked when the Assessor's office knew they wouldn't make the deadline for today's hearing.
Kell said it took some time because letters went out to owners letting them know about the audit and
give them time to respond.
An unknown female questioned the difference between the two programs. Kell gave a brief explanation
of how PBRS would differ.
Tom Davis spoke about how this decision has been discussed for over a year. He noted various meetings
in which this topic was addressed and suggested the Board make a decision in the next two weeks
instead of waiting until October.
Ken VanBuskirk said the PBRS decision has actually been a discussion for over two years with the
Planning Advisory Commission portion. He also suggested the Board make a decision instead of waiting
until October.
Cmmr. Neatherlin said he is in favor of the continuance because though there is a small number of
people against the adoption of PBRS, there are some in favor, and he wants everyone to have a chance
to testify or be part of the audit to see how they would be affected.
Cmmr. Shutty said that the testimony they will receive in October would be considered because everyone
deserves their chance to speak. He chastised those who are complaining that this program is taking too
long to adopt. Cmmr. Shutty spoke in favor of the audits being done by the Assessor's office.
Cmmr. Trask said she appreciates the Assessor's audits because as an incoming commissioner, she needs
to be informed before making a decision.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve tabling the Public hearing to
consider adoption of the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) in place of the current Open
Space program to October 1, 2019. 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
Me ssa - ewry, Clerk oirthe Board Kevin Shutty, C air
Sharon Tras c, Commissioner
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Ratfdy Neathertin, Commissioner