HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/01/06 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of January 6,2020
Monday,January 6,2020
9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin met in Closed Session from 9:00 a.m.to
9:45a.m.with Frank Pinter(who phoned into the meeting)for a labor discussion.
9:50 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Letters of interest for MTA governing board-No response has been received in regards to
serving.Cmmr.Shutty asked Cmmr.Trask to reach out to the Southside School Board
for possible applicants.
• Jennifer Beierle said she was going to reach out to the State Auditor about the$5000
budgeted for Veterans Assistance. She asked the Board for any input to which Cmmr.
Neatherlin said he would like to make things as easy as possible.He suggested speaking
in further detail at the next Audit Committee meeting.
• CDBG grant—Jennifer noted that it was agreed to leave the program,but she needs to
speak with Frank once he returns.Cmmr.Neatherlin asked Jennifer to prepare an item for
the agenda to take action in removing the County from this program.
• State Homeland Security Program Grant—Ross McDowell said this grant is already in
place,but more funds are coming forward.He asked if this item could be fast tracked for
approval on the January 7,2020 meeting.The board approved.
• Enterprise Fleet Management Lease Agreements for General Fund&Public Health
vehicles-Kelly Frazier recommended placing the Enterprise contract on the agenda for
approval,January 14th.Dawn stated that the contract has been reviewed by Tim
Whitehead,and Frank.Discussion was had about insurance and who could be named on
the policy.
• Courthouse Security Contract—Kelly handed out a letter from Pacific Security regarding
a one year extension,which was allowed when the original contract was approved.This
would require the County to go out for an RFQ in fall of 2020.
10:00 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Kell Rowen said a developer had applied for the eight year property tax exemption,but
after further studies of the property,the developer has been told he does not qualify for
the exemption.He will still move forward with building an apartment complex.
• Dave Windom spoke about the sign codes and items not currently addressed within the
code.Cmmr.Neatherlin voiced caution over the expense of changing signs to comply for
businesses that have been open.Dave said that they plan to go to the community,and
then take those suggestions to the Planning Advisory Commission.
• Kristopher Nelsen handed out the permit numbers for December,and quickly reviewed
them.Dave then discussed open Code Enforcement cases.
10:25 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Shutty,Trask and Neatherlin were in attendance.
• Letters of interest 2020—Loretta said they going out for Letters of Interest for
Construction Project Inspector,Contract and Fee Appraisers,Construction Materials
Testing and timber management services.
• Property Management–Loretta said there had been discussion about the Eells Hill
property being partially harvested.Cmmr.Neatherlin suggested going out for a non-
binding bid.Cmmr. Shutty agreed.Loretta said the parcel across from the Public Works
Building has been on the market for a bit,and Richard Beckman has asked to reduce the
price.Cmmr.Neatherlin asked to see Richard's email before the board makes a decision.
• Diversion/2018 Sheriff Vehicle Purchases–Diane Sheesley asked to have all resolutions
updated in regards to ER&R once the Enterprise Contract is approved.The Board let her
know that Dawn will work with Diane Zoren to make sure all updates are done correctly.
• Illumination at E.Island Lake Drive–She said the lighting would be added to an existing
pole,and has been looked at by PUD.
• Loretta said there will be a resolution brought forward to appoint an interim county
engineer in the wake of Diane leaving.
• Richard Dickinson spoke about Belfair Pump Station,noting that the station is down to
only one pump.The need to create a backup plan was discussed in the event that this
pump also fails.
• Loretta said that applications have not been coming in for open Transfer Station
positions. She said a discussion will be had with HR for a possible proposal that will
come to the Board.
• The Board openly spoke to Public Works staff about the decision to move forward with
the Enterprise Fleet Contract.
11:30 A.M. Superior&District Courts–Robyn Lockwood/Patsy Robinson
• Judge Goodell asked for an increase to the Court Commissioner hourly rate.He noted
that district court is also present to make the same request.Hourly rates in nearby
counties were discussed.Patsy Robinson said in order to increase the rate District Court
would need a budget increase of$8,800.Cmmr. Shutty suggested holding off on a budget
increase since the year just began.The Board approved moving forward with the increase
for both District and Superior Courts.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Drewry,Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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