HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/01/03 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of January 3,2022
Monday,January 3,2022
9:00 A.M. Community Development—Dave Windom/Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Lisa Grueter and Kevin Gifford from BERK Consulting shared a presentation on the
Belfair Urban Growth Area(UGA)Subarea Plan Update and Planned Action
Environmental Impact Survey(EIS). This presentation included the planning history
and trends,a Planned Action timeline and schedule for Briefing and Public Hearing,
comment periods,summary of recent comments,draft EIS alternative zoning maps,
alternative no.3,Planned Action area options,Subarea Plan update,comprehensive
plan and code amendments,EIS findings and recommended mitigation,transportation,
and next steps. The final EIS will not have a comment period,but a response to all
previous comments is required. The Planning Advisory Commission recommends the
alternative no.3 hybrid. Cmmr.Neatherlin shared concerns regarding creating"two
Belfairs"and highlighting changes for the public. Cmmr. Shutty feels an impact fee
done in increments should be considered. Loretta Swanson shared that if the County
leads the project and covers 100%of the cost(grants,developer fees,etc.),the
schedule would not be impacted. However,if the Washington State Department of
Transportation partners in the project and shares in the costs,the schedule could be
affected. The Subarea Plan assumes a 20-year long-term plan. Urban growth will
require a connection to a sewer system. Cmmr.Trask requested all stakeholders be
included in the Public Hearing.
• Dave discussed the County's response to the Squaxin Island Tribe's letter on
December 8,2021. There are several attachments to address the specific concerns of
the Squaxin Island Tribe. Approved to move forward.
• Lydia Buchheit requested to fill the Community Health Specialist position that will be
vacated at the end of January. Approved to move forward.
• Lydia shared the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion(LEAD)contract expansion to
continue services until June 30,2023. Approved to move forward.
9:40 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mark discussed the various chat options for meetings held via Zoom. The
Commission asked Mark to look into all options and bring this item back at the next
meeting.
• Tammi Wright shared an amendment to the State Homeland Security Program
(SHSP)Fiscal Year 2020 grant contract#E21-064. This amendment will reallocate
funds to new subprojects such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)enhancements
and fire pagers(NMRFA)and extend the end date from November 15,2021 to
November 15,2022. Approved to move forward.
•.Mark discussed the potential legislative priorities for the upcoming 2022 legislative
session. Highlighted capital needs include Beards Cove water,Rustlewood water,
solid waste,Clifton Road,Roy Boad Road,and the State Route 3 freight corridor.
Additional policy level issues include continued funding efforts of the Foundational
Public Health Systems,support of House Bill 1333,the opportunity for the County to
receive a portion of marijuana revenue,modifications to House Bill 1310,and
support of funding opportunities for law enforcement coordination with behavior
health professionals. Cmmr.Neatherlin requested a presentation on what is and is
not working regarding law enforcement.
• Nichole Wilston asked to amend Resolution#2021-073 due to a scrivener's error.
The proposed amendment is to change the date from December 31,2021 to
December 31,2020 to read"... 4.All employees at their top step on 1213112020 will
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receive the step increase on 11112022 and their anniversary date will change to
11112021; all other employees will move to their next step on their regular
anniversary date...". Approved to move forward.
10:10 A.M. Public Works/Utilities—Loretta Swanson
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Richard Dickinson discussed the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between
SC Johnson,the City of Shelton,and Mason County for the Plastic Film Recycling
Pilot Program. This MOU amends the beginning and ending date to begin February
16,2022 and end August 16,2022. Approved to move forward.
• Mike Collins discussed Road Vacation No.410 to vacate two County easements—W
Walnut Street and Fourth Street. The recommendation is to approve with the
following provisions:payment of 50%of the appraised value of both easements,
relocation of the existing board fence to match the right of way along Third Street,
and for an easement for ingress and egress or any other purpose be retained in favor
of Mason County. The administration fee and appraised value fee have been paid.
Approved to move forward.
• Loretta shared an update on the snow and ice clean up.
10:25 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Negotiations
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met with Mark Neary,Tim Whitehead,
Nichole Wilston,and Frank Pinter in a Closed Session for Labor Negotiations from
11:14 a.m.to 11:48 a.m.via Zoom.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
idy Neatherlin `'Sharon Trask Kevin Shutty
Chair Commissioner Commissioner
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