HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/06/28 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of June 28,2021
Monday,June 28,2021
9:00 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter
Commissioners Neatherlin,Trask and Shutty attended via Zoom.
• Jenn presented a proposal to pay off the interfund loan from Current Expense to County Road for
the lower half of Building 8. The Commissioners approved moving this forward.
• Jenn brought up creating an Information Technology Steering Committee which the Board
approved and Cmmr.Shutty will sit on this committee.
• Ross provided updates on the MCRA Irrigation Project RCO/YAF Grant Project Update and the
Hood Canal School District#404 RCO/YAF Grant Project.
• Continued discussion of the possible purchase of R-ZERO Arc and R-Zero Air machines for
Mason County. There was discussion about how many units the County would need and who
would manage the units. Commissioners would like more information on how it would operate to
make sure the units are used. FEMA funds would be available but for only the time period during
the COVID pandemic
• Frank clarified what Cmmr.Neatherlin meant at last week's briefing when he said he would like
to"wash"the ARPA funds. Frank used the example of how the County managed the CARES Act
funding which placed$3.6M into the ending fund balance of the General Fund. He is not sure
how much of this could be done with ARPA funds. Cmmr. Shutty pointed out ARPA funds are
not meant to use only on Mason County projects but believes there are projects for the community
and infrastructure;he wants to utilize the flexibility and put the money to work in the community.
Cmmr.Neatherlin agrees and would like a community forum for input. Frank will continue to
bring forward information on how to prioritize projects to spend the ARPA funds.
• Frank provided an update on the Prothman executive search. It is estimated that the final
interview process could happen the end of August/first part of September with the County
Administrator's first day available to work the end of September to mid-October.
• Frank brought up the unmasking procedure for Mason County employees;confirmed an e-mail
will be sent to employees this afternoon requesting an electronic signature. The forms are treated
as a health document;will be kept by HR and are not disclosable.
• Commissioners agreed to schedule a special meeting tomorrow to consider emergency restrictions
on the use of fireworks.
9:30 A.M. Therapeutic Courts—Renee Cullop/Judge Goodell
Commissioners Neatherlin,Trask and Shutty attended via Zoom.
• CJTA funding contract for 2021-2023 in the amount of$181,196 approved to move forward.
• Contract between Department of Children Youth and Families(DCYF)and Mason County
approved to move forward. These funds are used to expand the Functional Family Therapy(FFT)
program for youth and their families.
Recess until 10:05 a.m.
10:05 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Trask and Shutty attended via Zoom.
• Marissa Watson requested permission to schedule a public hearing to consider a correction to the
Future Land Use Map and Official Development Areas(Zoning)Map 3 of 10. Commissioners
agreed to schedule the hearing.
• Request approved to schedule a public hearing to consider rezoning a 9.77-acre parcel from Rural
Commercial 1 (RC I)to Rural industrial(RI)within the Rural Development Areas.
• Kell updated on the Belfair EIS and will bring forward additional information.
10:00 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes
June 28,2021
Commissioners Neatherlin,Trask and Shutty attended via Zoom.
• Mike reported some staff is taking leave due to the extreme heat conditions. Otherwise no
business to bring forward.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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