HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/01/04 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of January 4,2021
Monday,January 4,2021
9:00 A.M. Superior Court—Judge Goodell
Commissioners Trask, Shutty, and Neatherlin were in attendance via Zoom.
• 2021 Court Commissioner professional services agreement was approved to move to the
January 19 agenda. The salary is 85%of a Superior court Judge's salary.
9:10 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter
Commissioners Trask, Shutty,and Neatherlin were in attendance via Zoom.
• 2021 Committee Assignments for Commissioners will remain the same as 2020.
• Schedule Bid4Assets on-line auction for Tax Title parcels. A list of tax title parcels was
presented with the amount of taxes and fees due. The Commissioners agreed to place the
order for these parcels on the January 19 agenda. The order will then go to the Treasurer's
Office to get the auction scheduled.
• MTA appointment of elected official position. One application was received from Cynthia
Brehmeyer and the appointment was approved to place on the January 19 agenda.
• The Board concurred with Grays Harbor County appointment to Timberland Regional Library
and this item is on the January 5 agenda.
• Dawn presented updates to the Drug&Alcohol Policy and Procedures and the Board agreed
to place the updated policy on the January 19 agenda.
• COVID paid leave has not been extended by the federal government beyond December 31,
2020. Dawn will bring additional data at next week's briefing so the Board can decide if the
County wants to extend this type of leave.
• Jenn presented the resolution to delete Fund 116 Historical Preservation and it was approved
to place on the January 19 agenda. This fund will now be part of the General Fund.
• Contract with North Mason Resources for the poor&infirmed/veteran services. The Board
agreed to issue a Request for Proposals(RFP)to provide the services.
• COVID temporary prisoner DOC housing agreement with Mason County Jail.Request to
place on January 5 agenda. The Commissioners had concerns with the health and safety of
jail staff and taking up jail space that could be used for Mason County inmates.Chief Kevin
Hanson joined the briefing and explained DOC is not accepting newly sentenced felons and
these are felons sentenced in the County's court and DOC will pay the County for the time the
felon is in the County Jail until they can be transferred to a DOC facility. The agreement will
be placed on the January 5 agenda.
• Frank presented a request to sign easement modification agreement,parcel 42012 56 00007&
42012 56 00012(tax title parcel). In order to place a value on the easement,we would need a
yellow book appraisal of our parcel. Cmmr.Neatherlin stated the Commissioners need to
consider the impact the easement has on the value of the parcel and the County should not pay
for the yellow book appraisal. The tax title parcel is on the list that will be going to
Bid4Assets for the on-line auction. It was agreed to have our realtor recommend a minimum
bid. Lisa Frazier stated the appraisal cost can be included in the minimum bid.Frank will
contact our realtor to establish a minimum bid.
• Disbursement of proceeds for sale of two parcels on Lake Boulevard. Lisa Frazier pointed
out that one of the parcels is tax title;the other parcel was deeded to Mason County and not
necessarily to Public Works. Lisa recommended the proceeds be split between Road Fund
and Current Expense Frank will request documentation from Public Works. Loretta stated
the deed shows Mason County Public Works owned one parcel and will continue researching
documentation.
• Public Defenders Collective Bargaining Agreement will be placed on the agenda.
• Timberland Regional Library—Cmmr. Shutty reported he has reached out to the other
member Counties regarding Brenda Hirshi's resignation and allegations. It was agreed that
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Cmmr. Shutty will meet with Cheryl Heywood and then schedule a public briefing so the
issues are addressed on the public record.
9:45 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Trask, Shutty,and Neatherlin were in attendance via Zoom.
• Request to purchase 45 grinder pumps for North Bay and Belfair sewer systems was
approved.
• Staff provided an update on road closures due to the weather. The discussion included status
of roads in Skokomish Valley;Green Diamond has gated the 800 Road.
10:00 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom
Commissioners Trask, Shutty,and Neatherlin were in attendance via Zoom.
• Approval to place the Eviction Rent Assistance Program(ERAP)grant amendment and
extension of the contract with Community Lifeline on the agenda for approval.
• Public hearing is scheduled tomorrow,January 5,to adopt amendments to Title 14 and
adoption of the 2018 State Building Code. Cmmr. Shutty suggested to also adopt Appendix
D regarding the Fire Code.This includes specifications for access roads because our Code is
silent on this issue and this will add clarity. The Commissioners will consider continuing
tomorrow's hearing to allow time to review this information. Adoption must happen before
February 1,2021. Josh will send a link to Appendix D. Cmmr. Shutty wants clarity in the
Code for access roads and asked staff how that could be done without adopting Appendix D.
Josh believes there is guidance in the current Code although it can be a bit vague and he will
bring forward information. Kell asked the Board to consider the adoption of 2018 State
Building Code tomorrow and this issue can be considered later. Cmmr. Shutty supports
continuing the hearing to January 19 for a final adoption.
• Planned Action EIS for Belfair Subarea Plan. Kell will bring forward a contract amendment
for the Cultural Resources section of the EIS.
• Kell reported that the permitting process has been slowed down due to staff turnover and
COVID. Staff has been hired and the processes are improving but there is still some lag time.
10:15 A.M. Coroner—Wes Stockwell
Commissioners Trask, Shutty, and Neatherlin were in attendance via Zoom.
• Interlocal agreement with Kitsap County for pathology services at a price of$82,500 per year
and the Board agreed to place on the agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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