HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/08/12 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of August 12,2019
Monday,August 12,2019
9:00 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• A news release will be issued for a Citizen-at-Large Vacancy on Veterans Advisory
Board effective November 2019. Cmmr.Shutty asked for a news release to solicit for
openings on all advisory boards.
• Jennifer reviewed the 2019 3`d quarter budget amendments. She will bring this forward
for a final review before setting the hearing.
• Dawn reviewed Personnel Policy updates that will be placed on the agenda.
• Dawn presented a memo for review that Risk Management will be sending to those who
may have been impacted by the chip seal incident on Trails End Drive. Dawn noted the
County does not have pollution insurance coverage.
• Frank presented a proposal from OpenGov that costs$50,000 for implementation and
$50,000 annually for maintenance.This is web based that would interface with MUNIS
to allow anyone to view budget information.
• There was a brief discussion of what maps t provide at surplus property hearings. It was
agreed to have printed maps available for the public.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin will be meeting with Kevin Frankeberger regarding forming a ACAC.
9:30 A.M. Sheriffs Office—Chief Spurling
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Two Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)agreements between the North Mason
School District(NMSD)and Pioneer/Hood Canal School Districts(P/HCSD)and
Sheriffs Office for a School Resource Deputy. Discussion of how this is budgeted since
the school's calendar year runs July to July.For 2019,$80K from North Mason for
January 2019—December 2019;$40K from Pioneer and Hood Canal for September 2019
—December 2019.
• Chief Spurling stated he will be bringing forward a briefing request to purchase new
Tasers.
9:45 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• News release for August as Overdose Awareness month.
• The$190,000 award from the Local Document Recording Fees for Affordable Housing
will be awarded to Quixote Communities in 2020.
• Received notice from Veterans Affairs of RFP for a paid VSO. The information was
forwarded to Frank.
• A letter will be sent to the contractors who are late submitting their reports. There was
discussion of how to deal with those who are late submitting reports. Staff will bring
forward proposed language to deal with non-compliance.
• Staff is working on code enforcement at Lake Erickson. Dave said he will be sending
some of the complaints to the Hearing Examiner.
• A Memorandum of Understanding with PUD 1 to establish an agreement to develop and
manage water and wastewater systems in Mason County will be placed on the agenda.
• Dave will bring forward a proposal with the Fire Districts for Fire Marshal services.
10:00 A.M. BREAK
10:05 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
Mason County Board of Commissioners Briefing Meeting Minutes
August 12,2019
• A news release will be issued notifying of daily road closures on Trails End Road for
county forces to make repairs.
• Discussion of proposed Sand Hill signing modifications and the potential reopening of
the pedestrian tunnel.
• Staff continues to work with WSDOT for the pedestrian crossing in Hoodsport and who
will pay for the power bill for the flashing beacon sign. Cmmr.Neatherlin asked staff to
request the sign be solar powered. Staff is working with WSDOT for placement of the
speed notification trailer.
• WSDOT will be out Wednesday to look at the Stretch Island Bridge.
Commissioner Discussion—The Auditor's office has requested Item 8.1,special fund
creation for the Sheriffs office,be removed from the August 13 agenda. The Audit
Committee needs to review the request.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSI NERS
Kevin Shutty RanNeathe Sharon�Trasle
Chair Commissioner Commissioner