HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/11/02 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of November 2,2020
2021 Budget Workshop
9:00 A.M. Review of 2021 budget requests made to date
Commissioners Trask,Neatherlin and Shutty attended via Zoom.
• Jennifer Beierle provided a recap of the 2021 budget. The dollar amount in the contract with
EDC was changed to$IOK and$20K and it was marketed at$15K and$30K;the
Commissioners agreed that the goal is to stay with the$1 OK and$20K awards but the contract
will say"up to"$15K and$30K. Non-profits are eligible and that language will be added to the
contract.
• Jenn reviewed the revenue PLR's which include revenue adjustments for Historical Preservation
and Sheriff's office and reduced Treasurer revenue resulting in($314,000)in revenues.
• Jenn then reviewed the expenditure PLR's with a total of$874,291 in General Fund budgets.
Peter has requested additional staff to be in compliance with a new law and Jenn is seeking
additional information.
• Community Development's increase of$283,956 is covered by additional revenue and some is
one-time costs.
• There was discussion of one-time costs that total about$725,000.
• Discussion of 2020 Sheriff budget—after reviewing,it appears the salary and benefits will be ok
and there will be an ask for the vehicle upfits;the body scanner is CARES Act funded and their
budget will be adjusted for that.
• Sheriff did not budget any revenue for the schools in 2021 which is a revenue reduction of about
$120K.
• 2021 expenditures exceed revenues by$1,773,825;there is a$70,030 reduction in transfer in
from Health Department and Jenn suggested canceling the 2020 transfer-in bringing the expense
overage by$1,397,570.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin pointed out that after considering one-time expenses of$800K we are still
$600K over in expenditures;suggested removing one transport deputy;noted there is still the
2020 unexpended budget authority to consider.
• Cmmr. Shutty noted that they need to consider the Public Defense request;it will take a while to
fill the jail corrections staff and he wants a conversation with Sheriff s office.
• Cmmr.Trask pointed out there are possible mandates from the State.
• Cmmr.Shutty brought up the implementation of the body cameras and possibly implementing
over a number of years. Sheryl stated they could be leasing the body and vehicle cameras over
four years and noted they will need an FTE to manage the program.
• It is projected that Building 10 will be open in the first quarter in 2021.
• There is the option of taking the 1%levy increase that would generate about$100K;option of
the levy shift for the diversion. Cmmr.Neatherlin is supportive of a levy shift for part($500K
to$1M)of the diversion for more staff flexibility. A levy shift could increase City of Shelton
property taxes.
• TST funding has$150K into Sheriff s office but only$48K as an expense in the 164 Fund.
Staff has met to make sure the funding is spent correctly and Jenn recommended$102K be
added as expense in the 164 Fund. Transfer in and transfers out have to equal. Jail nurses are
tracking their time to be certain the funding is appropriately spent.
• Cmmr. Shutty brought up the mental health position in the Sheriff s office and there may be an
ask for TST funding for this position.
• Jenn estimates it will be about$400K in annual on-going costs to run Building 10 that includes
security and corrections staff and facility costs. There will be one-time furnishing costs.
• Jenn reviewed changes to date;reducing Public Health transfer in;reduce one Transport
Deputy;addition to OPD,price out an additional FTE or increase contract position,place holder
of$72K and need to talk to Peter;$60K transfer in for Historical Preservation.
• Jenn will bring back the 1%levy increase; Cmmr.Neatherlin asked for Jenn's educated estimate
for 2020 unexpended budget authority;Jenn is comfortable with the$14M ending fund balance.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin noted there are RSO positions in the Sheriff s office that will no longer be
covered by revenue from the schools and maybe one of those positions could manage the
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body/vehicle cameras. Cmmr. Shutty agreed there needs to be a comprehensive review of the
requests.
• Jenn noted that the General Services contract and the nonunion wage increase is not included;
Jenn will provide the numbers.
• Monday,November 9 is next meeting;would like decisions on Transport Deputy;OPD funding;
levy shift for Diversion and 1%levy increase.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Sharon Trask R y Neatherlin Kevin Shutty
Chair Commissioner Commissioner