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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/01/10 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of January 10,2022 Monday,January 10,2022 9:00 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Diane Zoren shared that the Mason Transit Authority Board has four open positions and four applications. The Board consists of three Mason County Commissioners, one City of Shelton Council member,and five Elected Officials. Applicants include John Sheridan,Ken Van Buskirk,Sandy Tarzwell,and Wes Martin. Applications will be extended for one more week per the Commissioners. • McKenzie Smith discussed updates for the Mason County Public Records Policy. The policy was last updated in March of 2018. Updates include additional definitions,the inclusion of utilizing GovQA for public records software and JLARC reporting,updated links,additional training information and requirements,a section for third-party notification,the addition of body-worn video footage redaction fees, the removal of irrelevant information,updated language due to recent case laws,and revised wording. Approved to move forward. • Tammi Wright shared an additional contract to the Emergency Management Performance Grant(EMPG)for additional revenue in the amount of$14,205. There is a 50%match to the grant which will come from the 2022 Department of Emergency Management(DEM)salaries and supplies budget lines. This will coincide with regular EMPG funding to support the continuity of operations planning and continuity of government position. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer Beierle announced that Kelly Bergh will be retiring March 18,2022 and would like permission to advertise and hire for the Financial Analyst position tomorrow. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer requested permission for the Chair to sign the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)Applicant Agent Designation Letter for three FEMA disaster declarations. The original applicant agent was Ross McDowell and will be changed to Mark Neary. The applicant alternates will be herself and Tammi Wright. Approved to move forward. • Mark shared a News Release to reschedule the Belfair Sewer Public Hearing from Monday,January 10,2022 at 6:00 p.m.to Monday,January 31,2022 at 6:00 p.m. during a Special Meeting via Zoom. Approved to move forward. • Mark discussed the Leadership Breakfast with the City of Shelton and Port of Shelton agenda. The meeting will be held Friday,January 28,2022 at 9:00 a.m.at The Ridge Motorsports Park. Approved to move forward. 9:30 A.M. Community Service—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Kell Rowen gave an updated on the Planned Action Environmental Impact Survey (EIS)for Belfair—proposed mailing,budget amendment,and setting a date for a Public Hearing. January 18,2022:approval for a budget amendment of about$1 Ok out of the General Fund to the BERK contract and an approval to set a Public Hearing on February 15,2022 to approve the Planned Action Ordinance and amendments. January 31,2022:send a mailer to all property owners in Belfair. February 3,2022: issue the final EIS. February 7,2022:optional Briefing with the BERK team to discuss any remaining issues prior to the Public Hearing. February 15,2022:Public Hearing on the Planned Action Ordinance,Urban Growth Area Page I 1 Plan,and Development Regulation amendments. A direct mailing via postcard and a mass mailing handout was done. Cmmr.Shutty asked what BERK has budgeted for public outreach. • Kell shared a Press Release will be given at the 10:00 a.m. Special Meeting on storm damaged structures. • Lydia Buchheit discussed the Mason County Behavioral Health and Recovery Support Transportation Pilot Program. A request for proposals(RFP)was put out into the community and three agencies responded. The best option is to create a dual agency for services both in and out of Mason County. The Patty Wagon will be used for in-County transportation while Gethsemane Ministries will be used for out-of- County transportation. A review would be done during the first year. The first year would cost$80k and includes the cost of purchasing a vehicle for the out-of-County transportation. The second year would be$70k. The vehicle purchased will be owned by the agency and it will be ensured that the language regarding insurance and liability would make the subcontracted agencies responsible. Approved to move forward. • Dave gave an update on response to snow and flooding across the County. A team of Building Inspectors has been put together to inspect at-risk and damaged buildings. This week two teams consisting of a Building Inspector and an Environmental Health Specialist will be able to look at buildings,wells,septic systems,etc. For COVID,there are currently about eleven outbreaks. Test kits are primarily available around government offices and schools. Public Health will be receiving about 1 million test kits across Washington,but the allocation has not been decided. There is a drive-up test site located at Public Health. 9:40 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mike Collins requested to set a Public Hearing on February 15,2022 to consider amending the PUD 1 franchise agreement to include fiber construction,operation, and maintenance in County rights-of-way. Approved to move forward. • Mike shared a request from Mary M.Knight School to purchase fuel from the County. Busses are currently down due to water in their fuel system from recent flooding. There is a reimbursable intergovernmental agreement from 2009 to provide maintenance and services in case of emergency. Approved to move forward. • Mike gave a weekend update. North Shore Road had many water issues such as aggregation coming onto road. The County is working on identifying locations to replace structures and make short term improvements. More flooding is expected by Wednesday. The pathway has been opened for Haven Lake and Schaffer Park. Page 12 Respectfully submitted, McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A 9\- — — 49wo, - A�� Rang Neather m Sharon Tras c Kevin Shu Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Page 13