HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/12/06 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of December 6,2021
Monday,December 6,2021
10:00 A.M. District Court—Patsy Robinson
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Patsy shared the Interpreter Reimbursement Program for District Court Interagency
Agreement#IAA22480 increased to$13,863 for costs incurred from July 1,2021 to
June 30,2022. Approved to move forward.
10:10 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Diane Zoren shared that Wes Stockwell,Mason County Coroner,submitted his
resignation effective January 1,2022. Pursuant to the Washington State
Constitution,the Commission must solicit from the Mason County Democratic party
three nominees to fill the vacancy. A letter to the Democratic Party will be added to
tomorrow's agenda. Also discussed was special pay for the interim Coroner,Jaime
Taylor. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle discussed the deletion of Fund#404 North Bay Case Inlet Sewer
Utility Reserve Fund and Fund#405 Wastewater System Development. Both funds
are no longer necessary. Approved to move forward.
10:40 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dave shared the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Investigation Services between Mason
County and Mason County Fire Chiefs Association. This agreement is done on a
biennium basis and covers investigations of fires,trainings,and materials. Approved
to move forward.
• Marissa Watson discussed the 2021-2023 Shoreline Master Program(SMP)
Competitive Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology for the
amount of$50k. The initial award email is to authorize the grant to Mason County
for the SMP User Guide project. Approved to move forward.
• Dave shared that back in May a contract that was becoming unduly burdensome with
administrative costs of over 50%of the cost of the grant was cancelled. A new
Youth Drug Prevention Grant for$77,673 per year for five years was applied for.
Approved to move forward.
• Dave gave an update on the Omicron COVID variant and shortening the length of
quarantine time from 14 days to 10 days.
11:00 A.M. Juvenile and Superior Court—Jim Madsen
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Jim requested to open recruitment for two fully funded full-time Juvenile Detention
Officer positions,one female and one male. Approved to move forward.
• Jim shared the Interagency Agreement between Washington Administrative Office
of the Courts and Superior Court for interpreter and language access services for
costs incurred between July 1,2021 to June 30,2022 up to a maximum of$7,862.
Approved to move forward.
• Jim shared the DSHS County Program Agreement for Court Commissioner services
related to child support. This will extend the contract an additional five years to June
30,2026 and it is anticipated to receive$11,800 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Approved to move forward.
11:15 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Loretta shared a Supplemental with Gibbs&Olson for the Public Works Facility
Water and Wastewater System Design Contract. This will extend the contract
through December 31,2022 with no changes to the dollar amount. Approved to
move forward.
• Mike Collins discussed the new Bridge Inspection Agreement with the Washington
State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)for the same work for another ten-
year term unless amended. Approved to move forward.
• Richard Dickinson shared a News Release for free Christmas Tree recycling
available at the Shelton Transfer Station and Belfair Solid Waste Drop Off Facility
from December 27,2021 to January 10,2021. Approved to move forward.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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