HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/08/20 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North Sth Street, Shelton, WA
August 20, 2019
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance— Undersheriff Adams 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— No correspondence to report.
4.2 News Release-Temporary Road Closures on Trails Road and Mason Lake Road
Staff: Diane Sheesley
4.3 News Release-Veterans Advisory Board Vacancy - Cmmr. Trask
4.4 News Release- Disaster Field Operations Center West Staff: Ross McDowell
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
5.1 Pat Burke spoke about the failed public safety tax on the most recent ballot. He questioned how
a jail study could be done when the tax failed, noting that the funds for the study could have
been used to pay more jail guards.
6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes— None
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval of two Memorandum of Understanding Agreements between the North Mason
School District and Pioneer/Hood Canal School Districts and the Mason County Sheriff's
Office for Schools Resource Deputies.
8.2 Approval to set a hearing on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. to amend the
sale of parcels 32021-56-02003 & 32021-56-02004.
8.3Approval of Warrants &Treasure Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s 8066063-8066335 $ 563,144.13
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s $
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s $
Treasure Electronic Remittance for July 2019 $ 1,230,885.31
8.4 Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Mason County and Public
Utility District No. 1 to establish an agreement to develop and manage water and
wastewater in unincorporated Mason County consistent with the Mason County
Comprehensive Plan.
Time,
8.6 Approval to call for Request for Proposals (RFP) for additional services that support
tourism to include Visitor Information Centers, activities designed to attract and
welcome tourists [as defined in RCW 67.28.080 (6)] and support of tourism related
facilities [as defined in RCW 67.28.080 (7)]. The award for Visitor Information Centers is
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up to $102,000 and up to $50,000 for other activities. Proposals are due no later than
4:00 p.m. on September 20, 2019.
Cmmr. Trask/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve the action agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time—
10.1 Public Hearing to consider revisions to Mason County Code Ordinance 2.51, Special
Event Camping for Foothills Park, Truman Glick Park, and Walker Park and revisions to
Mason County Code, Chapter 9.44, County Owned Real Property including Parks and
Property held in trust.
Staff: Ross McDowell
Ross spoke to the safety reasons for the edits to the above listed chapters. The Board had no
questions and there was no public testimony received.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve the resolution adopting
the revised Mason County Code 2.51, Special Event Camping for Foothills Park,
Truman Glick Park and Walker Park, and approval of the Ordinance amending
Ordinance 91-06 revising Mason County Code, Chapter 9.44, County Owned Real
Property including Parks and Property held in trust. Motion carried unanimously. N-
aye; S-aye; T-aye. (Ex.A&B—Res. 78-19&Ord. 79-19)
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 9:26 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Exhibit A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED MASON COUNTY
CODE ORDINANCE 2.51 - SPECIAL EVENT CAMPING FOR FOOTHILLS PARK,
TRUMAN GLICK PARK AND WALKER PARK
WHEREAS, Mason County Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution
in 2005, Res. 65-05 — A Special Permit for overnight camping in Walker Park for non-
motorized boating around South Puget Sound but it was inadvertently not added to
Mason County Code Ordinance 2.51 — Special Event Camping for Foothills Park and
Truman Glick Park;
WHEREAS, Mason County Parks and Trails Division wants to correct the
inadvertent omission of Res. 65-05 for Mason County Code Ordinance 2.51 and put
the addition of Walker Park along with Foothills Park and Truman Glick Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of County Commissioners
hereby adds Walker Park to Mason County Code Ordinance 2.51 as authorized by
Resolution 65-05, as attached.
ADOPTED THIS 20th day of August, 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Kevin Shutty hair
Mel sa wry, Cler of the Board 's
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM
'Sharon TCommissioner
Timothy Whitehead, Chief DPA
Attachment A
Chapter 2.51 - SPECIAL EVENT CAMPING POLICY FOR FOOTHILLS PARK,
TRUMAN GLICK PARK AND WALKER PARK
2.51.010 - Purpose.
This policy sets forth terms and conditions for the use of Foothills Park and Truman
Glick Park for overnight camping in conjunction with a special event or gathering, and
Walker Park for non-motorized boating around South Puget Sound overnight camping.
(Res. 52-08 Attach. A (part), 2008 and Res. 65-05 Attach. A (part), 2005).
2.51.020 - Termination.
This policy shall be effective upon adoption by the board of county commissioners and
shall remain in effect unless the board of county commissioners terminates the policy
at any time with a motion of the board at any regular or special meeting.
(Res. 52-08 Attach. A (part), 2008 and Res. 65-05 Attach. A (part), 2005).
2.51.030 - Policy.
It shall be the policy of the Mason County board of county commissioners and Mason
County parks and trails department to allow overnight camping at Foothills Park and
Truman Glick Park under the following terms and conditions:
(1) Camping shall be allowed in the park only via special permit to groups
conducting a special event at the park. Camping shall be allowed only during
that portion of the year the park is open for day-use.
(2) A camping permit does not provide exclusive use of the park, the general
public will still have access for the park.
(3) An overnight stay permit must be obtained from the parks and trails office
in advance of arriving at the park. The group leader or event sponsor must
submit a roster with names and addresses of all individuals registered for an
overnight stay.
(4) All campers must sign a liability waiver. Adult or guardian must sign for
children under eighteen,
(5) Campers must camp in tents or self-contained camping units only Truman
Glick Park and Foothills Park.
(6) The maximum number of individuals, tents, or self contained camping units
allowed on-site at each park site will be determined on a case by case basis by
the parks and trails department staff.
(7) There is no electrical service, hookups, or sewer dump service for any
camping.
(8) Overnight stays shall be limited to two consecutive nights.
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Attachment A
(9) Fee for camping at Truman Glick and Foothills Park is five dollars per
person, per night payable in advance at the parks and trails office,
(10') Campers must observe all park rules governing day-use patrons, to
include no open fires, alcoholic beverages, no smoking, or firearms. Anyone
possessing alcoholic beverages, firearms, smoking or starting an open fire may
be asked to leave and/or may be subject to arrest,
(11) Disruptive individuals will be asked to leave the park andlor may be
subject to arrest.
(12) Quiet time at the park shall be nine p.m. through eight a.m. Campers are
expected to restrict activities to their tents or self contained camping units and
refrain from making noise during that time,
(13) Tents shall be placed only in areas approved by the parks and trails staff
at Truman Glick Park and Foothills Park.
(14) A damage./cleanup deposit may be required depending on the special
event.
(15) The responsible adult group leader shall ensure that all camp areas are
kept clean and in good condition during occupancy, and upon leaving the park,
in order to receive a refund of the damage/cleanup deposit. An adult must be
present at all times.
(16) Campers staying at Mason County parks under an overnight stay permit
shall use the facilities at their own risk. Mason County shall not be liable for
personal injuries or damages to equipment or personal property.
(17) Camping at the park sites will be reserved on a first-come, first-served
basis,
(18) No commercial use of the park associated with camping is allowed.
(19) No amplified sound is allowed during the park quiet time (nine p.m, to
eight a.m.}
(20) Only smaller two to eight person tents are allowed. No large group tents.
(21) Future camping use will be denied for failure to follow rules and
regulations.
(22) Camping activities at the park sites shall be carried out to minimize the
impact to day-use patrons and scheduled use of other park facilities.
(Res. 52-08 Attach. A (part), 2008).
It shall be the policy of the Mason County board of county commissioners and Mason
County Parks and Trails Division to allow overnight camping at Walker Park under the
following terms and conditions:
(1) Camping shall be allowed only by individuals arriving at Walker Park by water in
non-motorized boats, during that portion of the year the Park is open for day-use. No
overnight parking for campers will be allowed at the Park.
(2) An"Overnight Stay Permit" must be obtained from the County/in advance of arriving
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at the Park. An Overnight Stay Permit will only be issued to a designated responsible
group leader who will be on-site during the stay and upon receipt of:a camper roster
and liability waivers for each camper.
(3) Fee for camping at Walker Park is five dollars per person, per night payable
in advance at the Parks and Trails office,
(4) A damage/cleanup deposit may be required depending on the special event.
(5) The maximum number of individuals on-site at the park in the ovemight camping party
shall be fifteen (15), including shore support and visitors.
(6) Overnight stays shall be limited to two (2) consecutive nights
(7) Campers must observe all Park rules governing day-use patrons,to include no open
fires, alcoholic beverages, or firearms.
(8) Quiet time at the Park shall be 10:00 p.m. Campers are expected to restrict
activities to their tents and refrain from making noise after that time.
(9) Tents shall be placed only in areas approved by the County, and camping
equipment shall not be left unattended.
(10) The responsible group leader shall ensure that all camp areas area kept dean and in
good condition during occupancy, and upon leaving the Park in order to receive a
refund of the damage/cleanup deposit.
(11) Campers staying at Walker Park under an "Overnight Stay Permit" shall use the
facilities at their own risk. Mason County shall not be liable for personal injuries or
damages to equipment or personal property.
(12) Camping activities at the Park shall be carded out to minimize the impact to day-use
patrons and scheduled use of other Park facilities.
(Res. 65-05 Attach, A (part), 2005)
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Exhibit
ORDINANCE NO. �
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 91'06' REVISING MASON COUNTY
CODE CHAPTER 9.44 - COUNTY OWNED REAL PROPERTY INCLUDING PARKS
AND PROPERTY HELD |NTRUST
VVHEREAS, Mason County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 81'06
"County Parks and Foirgroundm^, that set the rules and regulations for those properties, With the
termination of the Fairgrounds this ordinance needed to be revised to exclude the Fairgrounds
and to include Mason County owned real property and Mason Count/ property held in trust: and
WHEREAS. K8maon County Parks and Trails Division has withdrawn the "Fairgrounds"
references from Ordinance 9.44 and added Mason County owned real property and Mason
County property held in trust throughout all of the sections of Ordinance 9.44 ; and
WHEREAS, Additional stipulations have been added for the Park Hoot residing in the
parks to address alcohol and tobacco h'em zones: and
WHEREAS, Additional hours of operation provisions were added for the yW000n
County owned real property and Mason County property held in trued; and
WMEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 20. 2018 to consider the code
amendments', and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Mason County Commissioners
hereby accepts the revisions to Mason County Coda Chapter 9.44 and change the chapter
name to "County Owned Real Property Including Parks and Property Held in Trust" which reflect
the changes made, Attachment A.
ADOPTED THIS 301" day of August, 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY. WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Mois�sWewr�,-Cle of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Attachment A
Chapter 9.44-COUNTY OWNED REAL PROPERTY,INCLUDING PARKS AND PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST
Sections:
9.44.010-Speed of motor vehicles.
No person shall drive a motor vehicle within any county park,on owned real property,or property held in trust at a
speed greater than is reasonable and prudent,having due regard for the traffic on,and the surface and width of
the road,and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons,property or wildlife:
(1)Provided,however,that in no event shall a vehicle be driven at a speed greater than ten miles per
hour in a park,county owned real property or property held in trust,or areas of general public
assemblage,or in parking lots;
(2)And,provided further,that it shall be a misdemeanor to operate any motor vehicle in any planted
area.
(Ord.91-06 Att. B(part),2006).
9.44.020-Parking of motor vehicles,trailers,etc.
(a)No operator of any automobile,trailer,camper or other vehicle,shall park such vehicle in any county
park,county owned real property,or property held in trust,except where the operator is using the area
for a designated recreational purpose and the vehicle is parked in a designated parking area,or in another
area with the permission of the manager or park supervisor.
(b)No person shall park,leave standing or abandon a vehicle in any county park,county owned real
property,or property held in trust overnight or in a"No Parking"zone,except with permission from a
County Manager/Director or Park supervisor. ,
(c)Any unauthorized vehicle found parked in violation of subsections(a)or(b)of this section may be
towed away at the owner's or operator's expense.
(Ord.91-06 Att.B(part),2006).
9.44.030-Consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Opening,possessing alcoholic beverage in an open container,or consuming any alcoholic beverages in any county
park,on county owned real property,or property held in trust shall be prohibited except in the following
designated areas and under the following circumstances:
(1)In any buildings leased or rented or in a designated signed area,wherein the lessee has obtained and
displays the proper permits from the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
(2)Park Hosts are permitted to possess and consume alcoholic beverages inside their recreational vehicle
or residence.
(Ord.91-06 Att. B(part),2006).
9.44.040-Intoxication in county parks,county owned real property or property held in trust.
Being or remaining in,or loitering about in any county park area,on any county owned real property,or property
held in trust while in a state of intoxication shall be prohibited.
(1) Park Hosts shall not be intoxicated while performing their Park Host duties.
(Ord.91-06 Att. B(part),2006).
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Attachment A
9.44.041-Tobacco Free zone in county parks, owned real property,or property held in trust.
All county property,including county parks,county owned real property or property held in trust,shall be
designated tobacco free areas.County property does not include:
(1)Private vehicles and residences unless otherwise required by individual or group contracts with the
county;
(2)County roads;
(3)Any person passing by or through county property while on a public sidewalk or public right-of-way
has not intentionally violated this chapter.
(4)Park host owned recreational vehicle.
(Ord.91-06 Att.B(part),2006).
9.44.042-No tobacco sales,advertising,sampling or sponsorship.
(a)The sale of tobacco products or tobacco related merchandise is prohibited on county-owned or leased
property or during county sponsored events.
(b)Advertising tobacco products is prohibited on county-owned or leased property or during county
sponsored events.
(c)Sampling(free distribution)of tobacco products or tobacco related merchandise is prohibited on
county-owned or leased property or during county sponsored events.
(d)Tobacco sponsorship(compensation or promotional items)is prohibited on county-owned or leased
property or during county sponsored events.
(Ord.91-06 Att.B(part),2006).
9.44.050–Parks,county owned real property operation and property held in trust periods.
The county shall establish for each county park areas,according to existing conditions,times and periods
when it will be open(usually dawn)or closed(usually dusk)to the public.Such times and periods shall be
posted at the entrance to the area affected and at the facility office.No person shall enter or be present
in a county park area after closing time except with specific permission of the park manager,or a county
parks employee. County owned real property and property held in trust shall be closed before and after
normal business hours,on weekends and holiday while County operations are closed.
(Ord.91-06 Att.B(part), 2006).
9.44.060-Fireworks—Restricted.
(a)No person shall possess,discharge,set off or cause to be discharged,in or into any county parks area,
county owned real property,or property held in trust,any firecrackers,torpedoes,rockets,fireworks,
explosives or substance harmful to the life or safety of persons or property.
(b)Provided,however,that fireworks may be permitted as a part of a professionally conducted display by
competent,licensed,bonded pyro technicians,subject to the approval of the local fire district and the
county fire marshal.
(Ord.91-06 Att.B(part),2006).
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Attachment A
9.44.070-Rubbish—Deposit in parks,county owned real property or property held in trust—Prohibited.
(a)No person shall leave,deposit,drop or scatter bottles,broken glass,ashes,waste paper,cans or other
rubbish,in a county park area, on county owned real property,or on property held in trust except in a
garbage can or other receptacle designed for such purpose.
(b)No person shall deposit any household or commercial garbage,refuse,waste or rubbish,which is
brought as such from any private property,in any county park area,county owned real property,or
property held in trust garbage can designed for such purpose.
(Ord.91-06 Att. B(part),2006).
9.44.080-Sanitation.
No person shall,in any county park area,on county owned real property or property held in trust:
(1)Drain or dump refuse or waste from any trailer,camper,automobile or other vehicle,except in
designated disposal areas or receptacles;
(2)Clean fish or other food,or wash any clothing or other article for personal household use or any dog or
other animal,except at designated areas;
(3)Clean or wash any automobile or other vehicle;
(4)Pollute,or in any way contaminate by dumping or otherwise depositing therein any waste or refuse of
any nature,kind or description,including human or animal bodily waste,the sail,any stream,river,lake or
other body of water running in,or adjacent to,any county park area, county owned real property,or
property held in trust.
(Ord.91-06 Att.B(part),2006).
9.44.090-Firearms and/or other weapons.
No person shall possess a firearm with a cartridge in any portion of the mechanism within any county park
area, on county owned real property or property held in trust,nor shall any person discharge or propel
across,in or into any county park area, county owned real property,or property held in trust,a firearm,
bow and arrow,spear,spear gun,harpoon or air or gas weapon,or any device capable of injuring or killing
any person or animal,or damaging or destroying any public or private property,except where the county
for good cause has authorized a special recreational activity upon finding that it is not inconsistent with
county parks, county owned real property,or property held in trust use.
(Ord.91-06 Att. B(part),2006).
9.44.100-Dogs on leashes—Horses.
(a)No person shall bring a dog into any county park, county owned real property,or property held in
trust unless the dog is controlled by means of a hand-held leash no longer than six feet.The dog must not
be tied and abandoned,but must be at all times under the personal control of the person bringing it to
the county parks, county owned real property,or property held in trust. Provided,however,with the
exception of service animals(dogs)for the handicapped.
(b)Provided further,no person shall bring a horse into county park areas,county owned real property,or
property held in trust except those areas specifically developed and posted for horse use. Provided,
however,with the exception of service animals(miniature horse)for the handicapped.
(Ord.91-06 Att. B(part),2006).
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Attachment A
9.44.110-Violation—Penalties.
(a)All county employees shall be encouraged to help educate the public about the tobacco free zone
policies in this chapter by reminding violators not to use tobacco products on the property and by adding
the guidelines to all use agreements and event publications.Violators,who refuse to comply with the
tobacco free zone policies,may be asked to leave the county park, county owned real property,or
property held in trust area.
(b)in addition to the penalty provided in any other existing or future ordinance of the county,failure to
comply with this chapter,or any other rule or regulation of the county parks, county owned real
property,property held in trust or with any other federal,state,or local law, rule,regulation applicable
under the circumstances,shall subject the person so failing to comply to ejection from any county park
area, county owned real property,or property held in trust shall be guilty of a misdemeanor trespassing
in the second degree(RCW 9A.52.080).
(Ord.91-06 Att.B(part),2006).
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