HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/02/14 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of February 14,2022
Monday,February 14,2022
9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Negotiation
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in closed session from 9:00 a.m.
to 9:29 a.m. Mark Neary,Debbie Gould,Nichole Wilston,and Frank Pinter were
also in attendance.
9:30 A.M. Community Development—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dave shared a scrivener's error on the contract with the Fire Chief s Association for
fire investigation services. The end date needs to be changed from December 31,
2017 to December 31,2023 and an address needed changed. Approved to move
forward.
• Kell Rowen asked to reappoint Isaiah Johnston and Timothy Opiela Jr.to the
Planning Advisory Committee(PAC). Approved to move forward.
• Kell discussed the Public Hearing set for February 15,2022 for the final Belfair
Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement(EIS). There was discussion at last
week's Briefing to delay the hearing. PAC recommends the Alternative 3 Hybrid.
e Dave discussed the changes coming with masking. Test kits were sent out last week
and more test kits should be received today and later this week. COVID case rates
are down 50%.
9:50 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mark requested for Cmmr.Neatherlin to sign the purchase and sale offer for a parcel
from Public Utility District No.3 (PUD 3)located on 2201 W Dayton Airport Road
in Shelton for$280k plus half of closing costs. This was initially briefed in August
2021 to purchase for$320k. Complications with bentonite were identified which is a
routine disposal. The generators will be removed and housing remodeled to previous
state. Cmmr. Shutty requested to have Facilities staff on site during the generator
removal. The funds will come from Real Estate Excise Tax(REET) 1. Approved to
move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle discussed the January Financials. Current Expense revenue is
$2,084,682 at 5%;last year$2,123,753 at 5%. Treasurer's revenue is$1,107,666 at
4%;last year$1,075,749 at 4%. Current Expense expenditures is$3,246,033 at 7%;
last year$3,149,688 at 8%. For the Six-Year specific revenue streams comparison
Community Development$212,179;Detention&Correction$8,458;Current
Expense Property Taxes$21,272;Road Diversion Property Tax$-10,245;County
Road Property Tax$31,720;Current Expense Sales Tax$678,071;Criminal Justice
Taxes/Entitlements$276,054;Rural Sales&Use Tax Fund$81,673;Homelessness
Prevention Filings$64,707;Lodging Tax$52,626;and REET 1 and REET 2
$110,464. Sales tax$678,071.10. Projected to collect$8.5 million by the end of the
year. Six-Year financial recap:current expense cash$20,579,264 and cash balance
$39,712,686. 4.5%of the budget has been expended for Motor Pool. Special and
Other Funds revenue$2,896,734 at 4%;last year$3,023,400 at 7%. Special and
Other Funds expenditures$5,006,496 at 6%;last year$3,317,578 at 6%.
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• Deb Gould requested to appoint Cheryl Williams as a regular member position on
the Board of Equalization with a term ending May 31,2024 and to post a news
release for an alternate member. Approved to move forward.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin suggested considering a Criminal Justice Citizen Advisory
Committee which could include homeowner's associations,community watches,
business participants,representative(s)from law enforcement,prosecuting attorney,
etc.
10:10 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Justin Phelps discussed the Ecology Notice of Intent Nutrient general permit for
Rustlewood Wastewater Treatment Plant. This new permit is effective for five years
from 2022-2026 and has more stringent guidelines for nutrient removal. Mason
County is eligible for up to about$334k per published grant. Approved to move
forward.
• Loretta shared news releases for the Transportation Improvement Program Citizens
Advisory Panel(TIP-CAP)and Mason County Solid Waste Advisory Committee
(SWAG)openings. Approved to move forward.
• Mike Collins gave an update on Trails End Road. Slide data was studied in 1995 and
then again in 2017. At this time there is no risk of sudden or catastrophic failure per
the reports. Currently it is classified as a"creeper slide"which only moves in
extreme weather events. County forces could excavate the entire slide area,however
the road closure would last about one month.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Commission Commissioner Chair
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