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BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DRAFT MEETING AGENDA
Commission Chambers— 6:00 p.m.
411 North Fifth Street, Shelton WA 98584
January 28, 2020
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input (3 minutes per person, 15 minutes time limit)
If you wish to address the Commission, raise your hand to be recognized by the Chair. When you
have been recognized, please step up to the microphone and give your name and address before
your comments.The Mason County Commission is committed to maintaining a meeting atmosphere
of mutual respect and speakers are encouraged to honor this principle.
6. Adoption of Agenda
Items appearing on the agenda after"Item 10. Public Hearings", may be acted upon
before 6:15 p.m.
7. Approval of Minutes —January 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
8. Approval of Action Agenda: All items listed under the Action Agenda may be enacted by
one motion unless a Commissioner or citizen requests an item be removed from the Action
Agenda and considered as a separate item.
8.1 Approval of contracts for Superior Court and District Court indigent defense
services with the Law Office of Sean Taschner.
8.2 Approval of Warrants &Treasure Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s 8069996-8070102 $ 461,363.44
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s $
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s $
8.3 Approval of a letter of support for the Mason County PUD #1 grant application
for a reclaimed water feasibility study and stream monitoring network.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
10. 6:15 p.m. Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time — No scheduled
hearings
11. Board's Reports & Calendars
12. Adjournment
Last printed 1/27/2020 3:56:00 PM
If special accommodations are needed, contact the Commissioners'office at ext. 419, Shelton #360-427-
9670; Belfair#275-4467, Elma #482-5269.
MASON COUNTY
TO: BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Reviewed:
FROM: Ginger Kenyon Ext. 380
DEPARTMENT: Support Services Action Agenda
DATE: January 28, 2020 No. 4.1
ITEM: Correspondence
4.1.1 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in a Special Occasion
License for the North Mason Senior Grad Night at The HUB in Belfair.
4.1.2 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in a Marijuana Processor
License issued to Jeanne Ball of Gnarley Dog Farm.
4.1.3 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in a Marijuana Processor
License issued to Kai' Dro of Kai'Dro K2 LLC.
4.1.4 Letter from FEMA re: The Flood insurance rate map determining for Case
Inlet.
4.1.5 Isaiah T. Johnston sent in an application for the Mason County Planning
Advisory Commission.
Attachments: Originals on file with the Clerk of the Board.
cc: CMMRS Neatherlin,Shutty&Trask
Clerk D,G17IMOM ,4.(-)QySCC04 SKt)S'
WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD - LICENSE SERVICES
1025 Union Ave SE - P O Box 43075
Olympia WA 98504-3075
TO: MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 11TH 2020
SPECIAL OCCASION #: 095055
NORTH MASON SENIOR GRAD NIGHT
PO BOX 3281
BELFAIR WA 98528
DATE: FEBRUARY 29TH 2020 TIME: 5 PM TO 11 PM
PLACE: THE HUB- 111 NE OLD BELFAIR HWY, BELFAIR
CONTACT: RICHARD KNIGHT (DOB: 5/3/1971) 360-731-4035
SPECIAL OCCASION LICENSES
* _Licenses to sell beer on a specified date for consumption at a
specific place.
* _License to sell wine on a specific date for consumption at a
specific place.
* _Beer/Wine/Spirits in unopened bottle or package in limited
quantity for off premise consumption.
* _Spirituous liquor by the individual glass for consumption at a
specific place.
If return of this notice is not received in this office within 20 days from the above
date, we will assume you have no objections to the issuance of the license. If
additional time is required please advise.
1. Do you approve of applicant? YES NO
2. Do you approve of location? YES NO
3. If you disapprove and the Board contemplates issuing a
license, do you want a hearing before final action is
taken? YES NO
OPTIONAL CHECK LIST EXPLANATION YES NO
LAW ENFORCEMENT YES NO
HEALTH & SANITATION YES NO
FIRE, BUILDING, ZONING YES NO
OTHER: YES NO
If you have indicated disapproval of the applicant, location or both,
please submit a statement of all facts upon which such objections are based.
DATE SIGNATURE OF MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OR DESIGNEE
cc:CMMRS Neatherlin,Shutty&Trask
Clerk p. 10inJOW4 A. PaySeG r (1OW17
Washington State Licensing and Regulation
a PO Box 43098
Liquor and Cannabis Board Olympia WA 98504-3098
'7 Phone—(360)664-1600
Fax—(360)753-2710
Emailed to: GNARLEYDOGFARM(cDGMAIL.COM
January 16, 2020
BALL, JEANNE
10221 CENTER RD
QUILCENE, WA 98376-9747
Re: GNARLEY DOG FARM
160 WEST WESTFIELD COURT STE E
SHELTON, WA 98584
LICENSE #429749 —7B
U B 1603-344-285-001-0002
Prior License No.: 428646 —7H
Your application for change of location has been approved with the following privilege(s):
MARIJUANA PRODUCER TIER 3
MARIJUANA PROCESSOR
This license is valid through November 30, 2020.
*As of April 1, 2018—The WSDA will regulate the processing of all Cannabis-Infused Edibles
through an endorsement program. To get more information about the endorsement please call
the WSDA at (360) 902-1876 or visit the WSDA's Cannabis Infused Edible website.
You must post this letter in a public service area as your temporary operating permit. If
you do not receive your Business License with marijuana endorsements in 15 days, contact
Business License Service/Specialty Licenses at (360) 705-6744.
The conditions of your original marijuana license also apply to the license at your new location.
To begin accessing Leaf Data Systems for traceability, you will need to contact Leaf Data
System at 888-420-5813.
For compliance questions please contact your enforcement officer at 360-664-1632
Sarah Worley/shg
Marijuana Licensing Specialist
360-664-1610
Cc: Enforcement Office
Mason County Commissioners
File
DECISIONS
cc:CMMRS Neatherlin,Shutty&Trask
Clerk D,Wtndom A,p2q&eC
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Washington State Licensing and Regulation
g PO Box 43098
Liquor and Cannabis Board Olympia WA 98504-3098
41Phone—(360)664-1600
Fax—(360)753-2710
Emailed to: KAIDROK2(@GMAIL.COM
January 16, 2020
KAI'DRO K2 LLC
9630 75TH LN SE
OLYMPIA, WA 98513-6316
Re: KAI' DRO
340 E MILLWRIGHT RD BLDG A
SHELTON, WA 98584-8253
LICENSE #413097 - 7B
UBI 604-389-774-001-0001
Prior License No.: 415816 - 7B
Your application for change of location has been approved with the following privilege(s):
MARIJUANA PRODUCER TIER 2
MARIJUANA PROCESSOR
This license is valid through February 29, 2020.
You must post this letter in a public service area as your temporary operating
permit. If you do not receive your Business License with marijuana endorsements in 15
days, contact Business License Service/Specialty Licenses at (360) 705-6744.
The conditions of your original marijuana license also apply to the license at your new
location.
To begin accessing Leaf Data Systems for traceability, you will need to contact Leaf
Data System at 888-420-5813.
For compliance questions please contact your enforcement officer at 360-764-0112.
DECISIONS
Page 2
License No.-415816
*As of April 1, 2018 —The WSDA will regulate the processing of all Cannabis-Infused
Edibles through an endorsement program. To get more information about the
endorsement please call the WSDA at (360) 902-1876 or visit the WSDA's Cannabis
Infused Edible website.
Erik Jennings/els
Marijuana License Specialist
360-664-1659
Cc: Enforcement Office
Mason County Commissioners
Port of Shelton
File
cc: CMMRS Neatherlin, Shutty&Trask
Clerk
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, D.C. 20472
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January 13, 2020
CERTIFIED MAIL IN REPLY REFER TO:
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Case No.: 19-10-1106P
Mr.Kevin Shutty Community Name: Mason County,WA
County Commissioner,Mason County Community No.: 530115
411 North 5th Street FIRM Panel Affected: 53045CO505E
Shelton, WA 98584
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Dear Mr. Shutty:
In a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)dated August 26, 2019, you were notified of proposed flood hazard
determinations affecting the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the Unincorporated Areas of Mason
County, Washington. These determinations were for Case Inlet - from approximately 2,350 feet north of
Treasure Island Road to approximately 2,170 feet south of Treasure Island Road. The 90-day appeal
period that was initiated on September 12, 2019, when the Department of Homeland Security's Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a notice of proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
in The Shelton-Mason County Journal has elapsed.
FEMA received no valid requests for changes to the modified flood hazard information. Therefore, the
modified flood hazard information for your community that became effective on January 10, 2020,
remains valid and revises the FIRM that was in effect prior to that date.
The modifications are pursuant to Section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (Public
Law 93-234) and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended
(Title XIII of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Public Law 90-448), 42 U.S.C.
4001-4128, and 44 CFR Part 65. The community number(s) and suffix code(s) are unaffected by this
revision. The community number and appropriate suffix code as shown above will be used by the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for all flood insurance policies and renewals issued for your
community.
FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management as required under the above-mentioned Acts of
1968 and 1973. To continue participation in the NFIP, your community must use the modified flood
hazard information to carry out the floodplain management regulations for the NFIP. The modified flood
hazard information will also be used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for all
new buildings and their contents and for the second layer of insurance on existing buildings and their
contents.
If you have any questions regarding the necessary floodplain management measures for your community
or the NFIP in general, please contact the Mitigation Division Director, FEMA Region X, in Bothel,
Washington, either by telephone at(425) 487-4600, or in writing at Federal Regional Center, 130 228th
Street, Southwest, Bothell,WA 98021.
JAN 212020
Mason County
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If you have any questions regarding the LOMB, the proposed flood hazard determinations, or mapping
issues in general, please call the FEMA Map Information eXchange, toll free, at (877) 336-2627 (877-
FEMA MAP).
Sincerely,
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Patrick"Rick"F. Sacbibit,P.E.,Branch Chief
Engineering Services Branch
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration
cc: Ms.Kell Rowen
Planning Manager
Mason County
Mr.David Radabaugh,CFM
Washington Department of Ecology
State NFIP Coordinator
Mr.Jeff Stokes
Owner
Stokes Auction Group
cc:CMMRS Neatherlin,Shutty&Trask
RECEIVED
Clerk
41854
JAN 212020 MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
411 NORTH FIFTH STREET
Mason County SHELTON WA 98584
Commissionerfax 360-427-8437, Voice 360-427-9670, Ext. 419;275-4467 or 482-5269
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I AM SEEKING APPOINTMENT TO Mason County Planning Advisory Commission
NAME: Isaiah T. Johnston
ADDRESS: 50 SE Arcadia Road PHONE: 3603491154
CITY/ZIP: VOTING PRECINCT: WORK PHONE:
98584 (OR AREA IN THE COUNTY YOU UNE) P308 E-MAIL: isaiahi@johnlscoft.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT: (IF RETIRED. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE)
(ACTIVtTtES OR MEMBERSHIPS) COMPANY: John L Scott Real Estate(5 yrs[curr.]) yRS
POSITION: Real Estate Broker
COMPANY: Titus Will Chevrolet (4 Years) YRS
POSITION: Service Advisor
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In your words,what do you perceive is the role or purpose of the Board, Committee or Council for which you are applying:
To hap facilitate the decision makingregarding local issues that affect myself and fellow community members as
Mason County Citizens. To make the best decision possible for the best outcome to the benefit of the greatest
number of people.
What interests, skills do you wish to offer the Board, Committee,or Council?
I'm pn'nnale about my comml inity and my home town, Shelton WA To he able to he making!he place I
love a better place would be a dream come true.
Please list any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations which may influence or affect your position on this Board:
(i.e.create a potential conflict of interest)
Your participation is dependent upon attending certain trainings made available by the County during regular business hours
(such as Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records).The trainings would be at no cost to you.Would you be
able to attend such trainings? Yes.
Realistically,how much time can you give to this position?
X arted x Monthly x Weekly x Daily
Office Use Only
Isaiah Johnston 1/14/2020 Appointment Date
Signature pate
Term Expire Date
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North S"' Street, Shelton, WA
January 7, 2020
1. Call to Order-The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - 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 Skokomish Valley flooding - Ross McDowell
4.2 Correspondence
4.2.1 Kathryn Abernathy-Robinson submitted an application for The Lewis, Mason,
Thurston Area Agency on Aging.
4.2.2 United Sates Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs sent notice to
have the following real property put into trust: Parcel nos. 31914-24-90032,
31914-40-80840, and 31914-10-80830
4.2.3 Tim Lincoln sent in an application for Transportation Improvement Program
Citizen Advisory Panel (TIP-CAP).
4.2.4 and we received a letter of closure regarding the National Flood Insurance
Program 2012 Community Assistance Visit (CAV) from FEMA.
4.3 Selection of Chair and Vice Chair- Cmmr. Neatherlin/Shutty moved and seconded to
nominate Cmmr. Trask as 2020 Chair. Cmmr. Shutty/Trask moved and seconded
to nominate Cmmr. Neatherlin as Vice-Chair for 2020.
4.4 Public Works Bid Award Information Staff: Diane Sheesley
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input-
5.1 Bob Stone spoke about item 10.1, and said he is not in favor of the expansion.
5.2 Cheryl Williams announced Tax Aid which will operate at the following locations and times:
• North Mason Library-Tuesdays 10:30 -4:00 beginning in February
• Shelton Senior Center- Wednesdays 10 -4 (**An appointment is required at this location. Call
427-7374)
• Shelton Library- Saturdays 10 - 3
• Hoodsport Library-2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00-4:00
6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt the agenda
as published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes- December 16, 2019 Briefing Minutes; November 26, and December 17,
2019 Regular Meeting Minutes. Cmmr. Neatherlin/Shutty moved and seconded to approve
December 16, 2019 Briefing Minutes and November 26, and December 17, 2019 Regular
Meeting Minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval to reappoint Don Progreba, Mark Carlson, Jeff Carey, Jack Johnson, and
Pete Butkus to a two-year term on the Transportation Improvement Program Citizens
Advisory Panel (TIP-CAP).
8.2 Approval to authorize Public Works to solicit for on-call commercial electrical services
for 2020-2022, and approval to allow the Deputy Director of Utilities and Waste
Management to sign the contract. The maximum pay-out is not to exceed $50,000
per year.
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
January 7, 2020 - PAGE 2
8.3 Approval of Warrants &Treasure Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s 8069057-8069570 $ 2,143,258.53
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s 64565-64943 $ 709,473.26
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s 7004890-7004915 $ 494,301.08
8.4 Approval to authorize the Department of Emergency Management Manager to sign
and complete contract E20-183 to close the FY 18 State Homeland Security Program
Grant.
8.5 Approval to adopt a resolution amending Resolution 89-19, Mason County Personnel
Policy, to amend Chapter 7.9 WA Paid Family and Medical Leave, and Chapter 8.5 No
Smoking Policy, replacing language in compliance with the RCW's governing each
chapter. (Ex.A—Res. 20-01)
Cmmr. Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through
8.5. 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 the expansion of 600 acres into the Shelton Urban Growth
Area (UGA). Staff: Kell Rowen.
Kell spoke about how the expansion was decided, and noted that the 600 acres
includes three property owners. In December, 2017, the City of Shelton added this
expansion to their Comprehensive Plan.
Monte Ritter sat on an advisory board for Mason County when the expansion was
being discussed. He discussed the Growth Management Act and required
infrastructure.
Cmmr. Neatherlin gave some history on the expansion, noting that he will be voting
in favor. Cmmr. Shutty agreed with voting in favor, stating that this area is prime for
development being adjacent to the Port of Shelton.
Cmmr. Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve the UGA expansion of
600 acres, parcel numbers 42003-00-00000, 42003-31-00020, and 42003-31-
00030, and establish zoning as General Commercial and Industrial as shown on
the City of Shelton's Future Land Use Map. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-
aye; T-aye. (Ex. B—Res. 20-02)
10.2 Public Hearing to consider a code amendment to Mason County Code Chapter 6.72,
Section .030 adding Section (I); Solid Waste Flow Control.
Staff: Loretta Swanson
Zach Foster said Solid Waste Flow Control is necessary to bring an estimated
revenue increase of $212,700. He did note that this update would also increase
garbage rates. The rate hike is unknown, as the Utilities and Transportation
Commission sets the rates.
Delroy Cox, who sits on the SWAC said the board recommended approval of the
code amendment, and spoke about the ways the increased revenue could be used.
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
January 7, 2020 - PAGE 3
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Shutty moved and seconded to approve a code amendment to
Mason County Code Chapter 6.72, Section .030 adding Section (I); Solid Waste
Flow Control. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
Cmmr. Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to allow the Chair to sign an
Interlocal Agreement, after signed by Kitsap County, to enact solid waste flow
control effective April 1, 2020. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye.
(Ex.C—Res. 20-03)
10.3 Public Hearing to consider approving the franchise agreement applications between
Mason County and the following water systems:
• Emerald Lake Community Club, Inc. • Clifton Beach Tracts Co-Op Water
Association.
• Lake Christine Community Club • Kamilche Shores Community Association
• Lakeland Village Water Company • Paradise Service Assocation
• PUD #1 • Tahuya River Valley Water District
• Timberlakes Community Club
Diane Sheesley said these are all renewals, but language for automatic renewal will be
added.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Shutty moved and seconded to approve franchise agreement
applications between Mason county and Emerald Lake Community Club, Clifton
Beach Tracts Co-Op Water Association, Lake Christine Community Club, Kamilche
Shores Community Association, Lakeland Village Water company, Paradise
Service Association, PUD #1,Tahuya River Valley Water District and Timberlake
Community Club, granting permission to run utility lines under and across county
road rights of way. 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 9:53 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Melissa Drewry, Clerk of the Board Kevin Shutty, Chair
Sharon Trask, Commissioner
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
MASON COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
TO: BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
From: Peter ]ones Action Agenda X
Public Hearing
Other
DEPARTMENT: Public Defense EXT:
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 1-28-20 Agenda Item # g.
Commissioner staff to complete)
BRIEFING DATE: 1-27-20
BRIEFING PRESENTED BY: Peter ]ones
[] ITEM WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BRIEFED WITH THE BOARD
Please provide explanation of urgency:
ITEM:
Approval of contracts for Superior Court and District Court indigent defense
services with the Law Office of Sean Taschner.
BACKGROUND:
This is a continuation of existing contracts for 2019, with an increased cost
previously budgeted for in the 2020 budget.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
This item has already been budgeted for as part of the existing 2020
budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve both contracts.
ATTACHMENT(S .
See contracts presented during 1-27-20 briefing.
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MASON COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
TO: BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
From: Ginger Kenyon Action Agenda _X_
Public Hearing
Other
DEPARTMENT: Support Services EXT: 380
DATE: January 28, 2020 Agenda Item #
(Commissioner staff to complete)
BRIEFING DATE:
BRIEFING PRESENTED BY:
[X] ITEM WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BRIEFED WITH THE BOARD
Please provide explanation of urgency
ITEM:
Approval of Warrants &Treasure Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s 8069996-8070102 $ 461,363.44
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s $
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s $
Background: The Board approved Resolution No. 80-00 Payment of Claims Against County:
Procedure Authorizing Warrant Issue and Release Prior to Board Claim Approval. Mason
County Code 3.32.060(a) requires that the board enter into the minutes of the County
Commissioners the approval of claims listing warrant numbers.
Claims Clearing YTD Total $ 2,636,704.52
Direct Deposit YTD Total $ 709,473.26
Salary Clearing YTD Total $ 995,827.44
Approval of Treasure Electronic Remittances YTD Total $ 9,913,768.45
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval to: Move to approve the following warrants:
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant #s 8069996-8070102 $ 461,363.44
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant #s $
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant #s $
Attachment(s): Originals on file with Auditor/Financial Services (Copies on file with Clerk of
the Board)
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Department of Ecology )“-)6(NIN
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Streamflow Restoration Competitive Grant
P.O. Box 47775
Olympia, WA 98504
Dear Grant Selection Committee,
I am pleased to support Mason County PUD No. 1's grant application for a reclaimed water feasibility
study and stream monitoring network in the Alderbrook area.
The PUD's proposal to conduct a feasibility study to offset the consumptive use of Alderbrook Golf
Course, its largest water customer, by redirecting the effluent from a neighboring resort, is a creative
approach to achieving multiple objectives for the Union and Alderbrook area. This project would
help the golf course conserve water and would help reduce the PUD's overall pumping under its
water rights.The reduced pumping will in turn, protect instream flows.Water storage and stream
monitoring will also be important components of this project.
I hope that the agency will not only fund the request for the feasibility study, but also the PUD's
expansion of its monitoring network. This monitoring data is important for the watershed planning
processes and will help inform decisions and projects in future phases. It also will help the PUD
predict and quantify the benefits of this proposal to Ecology.
Water resource management and land use planning are two big areas of importance to Mason
County and our comprehensive plan. The PUD is one of our WRIA 14 planning partners and this
project should benefit the work that group is doing, in addition to addressing interests of our local
tribes in Mason County that also participate on that WRIA planning board.
I look forward to seeing the results of the study and monitoring network, and hopefully future
phases of this project.I ask that you join me in supporting the PUD's proposal.
Sincerely,
David Windom, Director
Community Development