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
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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
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Raildy Neathe Sharon TrAk Kevin Shutty
Commissioner Commissioner Chair
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