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Home My WebLink About2019/08/26 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of August 26,2019 Monday,August 26,2019 9:00 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance. • Mason County Parks Department 2020 Field Rental Rates-Ross McDowell said the rates at Sandhill and MCRA parks are going up in 2020 by 1.7%per the CPI. • MCRA Irrigation System Replacement RCO Grant—Ross noted that someone needed to be named as the applicant agent for the County and said that person will be Frank Pinter. • News release for vacancies on Thurston Mason Behavioral Health Organization-Frank explained that three members have expiring terms and they need to announce vacancies. The board approved moving forward. • Review of Uniform Allowance Policy—Dawn Twiddy explained that this is coming forward because other departments feel this allowance is unfair and funds should be available for professional business wear as well.The Board discussed three options and details of RCW 49.12.450.Cmmrs.Trask and Shutty said they were not in favor of an allowance for formal clothes.Cmmr.Neatherlin noted the need for a uniform allowance, but was not in favor of a clothing allowance for formal business attire. • Review of amended agreement with Mason General Hospital for L&I compliance services—Dawn said the original agreement signed by the Board in July had never gone through legal approval with Mason General's team.There was one section stricken,so the amended agreement will be placed back on action agenda for approval. • Schedule for Criminal Justice Study from KMB architects—Frank put forward a draft of meetings and deliverables from KMB beginning October 2,2019. • Lobbying agreement with City of Shelton&EDC—Frank presented the draft agreement from the City and asked for input on how much the Board would like the County to put forward. • Offer to purchase parcel 22017-52-00087-Frank said this parcel had a previous offer at the beginning of August which the board countered at$6250.That offer fell through.The Board countered this initial offer of$5,000 at$6500. • Vance Creek Bridge—Cmmr. Shutty spoke about a conversation he had with Monte Ritter in which Monte suggested speaking with the Skokomish Tribe to see if they are interested in taking ownership of the bridge. 9:45 A.M. WSU Extension Office/Noxious Weed Control—Patricia Grover Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance. • Patricia brought forward a modified agreement between the USDA Forest Service and Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board. She asked to move it to the action agenda which was approved. 9:55 A.M. BREAK 10:00 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance. • Kell Rowen briefed two hearings being presented at the August 27s'meeting. She said the PAC recommended approval of the rezone from Rural Industrial(RI)to Rural Residential (RR),but did not approve the RR to RI rezone.She noted that staff still does recommend approval and wanted to update the Board before the hearing took place. • Dave briefed for Alex Paysse regarding a contract for online RME for the Sewage System maintenance database.The board approved moving forward with the contract. • Dave handed out a packet with growth projection data from various WRIA's,including Mason County. • Kristopher handed out a list of building permits for the third week of August,noting that his system was not working properly,so he did not have the most current numbers.He said he would email the numbers to the Board when they became available. • Dave noted they received a quote on tablets for inspectors which came back lower than first estimated so they can also purchase printers for each inspector vehicle to print correction notices on location. 10:15 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance. • Loretta discussed the Skokomish Ecosystem Restoration project partnership agreement. The total cost of the project,excluding monitoring and adaptive management will be $22,088,000,and the local cost share is$7,730,800(35%of the cost).Loretta noted the grants being secured by the Mason Conservation District. • Belfair Capital Facilities Charge-Loretta said that the recommendation from FCS Group, who is working on the Belfair sewer financial plan,is a Capital Facilities Charge(CFC) of$11,300 per Equivalent Residential Use(ERU).The current charge is$16,300 meaning this will result in a$5,000 reduction per ERU.A hearing will be held to amend Mason County Code 13.31.060. • Community and Economic development Strategies Project List(CEDS)—Loretta talked about the previously approved CEDS list,and asked the Board for any recommendations to include.Loretta noted they are looking at adding Hoodsport Parking,Log Yard Rd, and the addition of a trail along the Highway 3 corridor to the CEDS list. • Zach spoke about the break-ins happening near Sandhill transfer station.He noted that metal is being stolen on a regular basis and he has found metal throughout the woods behind the station.The question of whether or not clear cutting may help. • Dave Smith spoke about Hoodsport electronic signs on US 101.One of the conditions is to place maintenance of the signs on Mason County.The Board discussed options for signs and costs to maintain.Public Works will look into detailed costs and return with more information. • Highland Road update-Diane said the inside of the culvert is being finished and the rockery is being completed. She said the contractor is scheduled to come in and finish September 31,but she asked the Board if they would object to opening the road for the Labor Day weekend,but close it again September 31 for final paving. She said there would be ample signage for residents.The Board approved. • Cherry Park follow up-Diane said after following up regarding mail delivery,people are carpooling and meeting at the home next to the boxes which is why the boxes were being blocked.A conversation has been had with the owner of the vehicle and residents are now receiving their mail per normal. 10:50 A.M. Annual recommendations from Transportation Improvement Program-Citizens Advisory Panel(TIP-CAP)—Diane Sheesley Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance. • Loretta and Diane brought forward a discussion list regarding the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program. o Members of the TIP-CAP were present and spoke about various projects and goals for the County.Cmmr.Shutty thanked the group for their time and work.A conversation was had about public outreach to various areas of the county.It was suggested to present specific projects within that area to those residents to better understand the impact and reasoning behind the projects. o The possibility of a road improvement district,such as those done in the City of Shelton,was presented by a member of TENCAP which was rebutted by Diane due to the difficulty to present improvement. o Cmmr.Neatherlin praised the work being done by the group,and noted that they need to include their"wishlist"items in the 6-year TIP so the Board knows what other goals are on the horizon. 11:40 A.M. Assessor/Treasurer—Patti McLean/Lisa Frazier • Vicki King requested to move$15,000 from salaries to operating expense in order to purchase a new server to support terra-scan and the new data cloud software system. 11:40 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioner Discussion—as needed Respectfully submitted, Melissa Drewry,Clerk of the Board BOARD OFN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AZ X� '>SPn vin Shutty Ra6dy Nea erlin Sharon Trask Chair Commissioner Commissioner