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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/01/31 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of January 31,2022 Monday,January 31,2022 9:00 A.M. Mason Transit Authority Board Candidate Interviews Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • The Commissioners interviewed Wes Martin,Leanna Krotzer,Steve Pierce,Ken VanBuskirk,John Sheridan,Sandy Tarzwell,and John Campbell for the Mason Transit Authority Board and will revisit this to make a decision. 9:30 A.M. Sheriff's Office—Chief Hanson Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Chief Hanson negotiated a contract to increase Health Care Delivery Services(HDS) Holiday Nursing Pay. The last amendment increased the nursing hours,but did not address holiday nursing hours. The request is to increase the Holiday Nursing hours from$28.50 per hour to$30 and to make this retroactive to January 1,2021. Approved to move forward. 9:35 A.M. Indigent Defense—Peter Jones Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Peter Jones requested to renew the contract for continued service with Sound Defenders for conflict and overflow cases. Approved to move forward. 9:40 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • The Commissioners had a discussion regarding the Belfair sewer extension. • Diane Zoren shared a news release to solicit applicants for the Parks and Trails Advisory Board. Approved to move forward. • Diane discussed extending the contract with North Mason Little League for the concession stand from 2022 to 2023. Approved to move forward. • Kelly Frazier gave an update on Building 7. About 700 boxes were shredded,the room was reorganized to make space for three offices,and building should start building this week. The initial cost estimate was$75k but the cost is foreseen to be under$50k. • Diane shared the letter from Timberland Regional Library asking the County to concur with Thurston County's appointment of Mary Beth Harrington to the Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer Beierle reviewed the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)of 2021. Mark shared that this is a working document used for tracking. • Jennifer shared a citizen inquiry to purchase parcel#32007-13-00050 on Johns Prairie Road. Mark Kamin would like to purchase the triangular parcel between his properties. Public Works and the Planning Department does not see a need to keep. Richard Beckman assessed the fair market value at$3,960. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer presented the 2022 Budget Supplemental Appropriations and Amendments calendar. Two Public Hearings are planned. Cmmr.Neatherlin suggested creating a Community Service Officer(CSO)position in the Sheriff s Office. Approval of the budget hearing calendar and no further discussion of the CSO position. 10:00 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom Page I 1 Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Casey Bingham presented the amended Consolidated Contract and reviewed the 2022 programs. Approved to move forward. • Alex Paysse requested permission to schedule a Public Hearing for March 15,2022 at 9:15 a.m.to consider amending Preliminary Platting Standards. Administrator Neary asked the Commissioners to forward any questions they may have to staff so the information can be provided at the hearing. Approved to move forward. 10:10 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Loretta Swanson presented the 2022 Levy Certification. Approved to move forward. • Mike Collins presented a request to close Landon Road from February 8 to February 9,2022 at the request of a citizen in order to move a house. Approved to move forward. • Mike requested permission to purchase two pup trailers at about$200K which is within the 2022 budget. Approved to move forward. • Loretta noted that there is a mutual aid agreement on the February 1,2022 agenda and that the County may be unable to help if there is a vaccination requirement. • Cmmr. Shutty asked staff to provide information on a Road Improvement District (RID)process. Commissioner Discussion • The Commissioners agreed to place the appointments to the Mason Transit Authority on the February 1 agenda for the following: John Sheridan, Sandy Tarzwell,Wes Martin and John Campbell. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 21�—YA4 — -4—'1 Raildy Neathe Sharon TrAk Kevin Shutty Commissioner Commissioner Chair Page 12