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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/07/11 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of July 11,2022 Monday,July 11,2022 9:00 A.M. Department of Transportation—Steve Roark Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Steve,Olympic Region Administrator,gave a Transportation Update presentation. Slides included 2022 construction season projects in the Olympic Region,2022 Mason County construction,US Navy railroad bridge,State Route 108/US 101 fish barrier removal,State Route 106 fish barrier removal,State Route 3 Freight Corridor,roundabouts,State Route 3 Agate/Pickering roundabouts, State Route 3 Ridgepoint Boulevard,and roundabout safety. 9:30 A.M. Sweetwater Creek Park Project—Mendy Harlow Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mendy provided additional letters of support for the Sweetwater Creek Park Project. This will be the only ADA accessible freshwater fishing dock in Mason County. Public restrooms will also be available. Letters of support have been received from the North Mason School Superintendent and teachers because of the environmental education opportunities that this park will provide. The project will also resolve two fish passage barriers which will be coordinated with the Department of Transportation. Approved to move forward. 9:45 A.M. Skookum Rotary—Heidi McCutcheon Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Heidi shared that Oysterfest will be held at the Port of Shelton this year on October 1 &2, 2022. Oysterfunk will be held September 30,2022. Skookum Rotary is requesting a letter of support to make Oysterfest an open campus. Beer and wine will be for sale in the beer and wine garden and will remain 21+. Approved to move forward. 10:00 A.M. Indigent Defense—Peter Jones Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Peter shared that the cap for child rep dependency has decreased from 80 to 60 and the usual case load is 50 at any given time. With this change,Peter is requesting a new Juvenile Deputy position with the primary responsibility to handle juvenile representation. This was not high on the priority list previously because the contract representation was less expensive than a full-time staff. Approved to move forward. 10:10 A.M. Support Services—Diane Zoren Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • John Taylor discussed the Disaster Response Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Approach for Cascadia Rising. Due to the potential devastation and damage to infrastructure,Mason County would move forward with executing emergency contracts, reaching out to National vendors,identifying critical infrastructure, finding contractors to do building inspections,and ensuring Sanderson Field is open as a primary supply route. Cascadia Rising would take away transportation systems including Highway 101,I-5,and I- 90. Wildland fire is one of the most dangerous and least controlled emergencies. Cmmr. Neatherlin requested a workshop for the Commission to learn rules,roles,and responsibilities. John is nationally certified to teach ICS 402. • Jennifer Beierle shared the June 2022 Financial Report. Current Expense revenue is $24,264,280 at 60%;last year$22,412,140 at 57%. Treasurer's Department revenue is $17,624,131 at 65%;last year$15,433,119 at 59%. Current Expense expenditure is Page I 1 $19,328,566 at 44%;last year$18,616,895 at 45%. Six-Year specific revenue streams comparison: Community Development$1,195,690;Detention&Correction$38,019;Current Expense Property Taxes$6,614,121;Road Diversion$628,232;County Road$5,403,046; Current Expense Sales Tax$4,244,973;Criminal Justice$945,474;Rural Sales&Use Tax Fund$514,154;Homelessness Prevention Filings$383,595;Lodging Tax$391,570;and REET 1 &2$941,512. Total collected sales tax revenue$4,244,972.54;projected end of year$8,787,043.40. Six-Year Current Expense cash$26,630,105. Special Fund cash balance $47,903,847. Current Expense Health Fund Motor Pool Budget to Actual Expenditures through June$1,015,256 at 67.46%used. The capital upfit fund has been over expended and a budget amendment may be necessary. Special and Other Funds revenue$27,713,170 at 34%;last year$33,599,425 at 66%. Special and Other Funds expenditure$21,330,175 at 24%;last year$24,459,706 at 41%. • Cmmr. Shutty discussed adding a background check requirement for board appointees. 10:25 A.M. Community Services—Kell Rowen Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Kell requested to appoint Todd Cunningham as Building Official. Approved to move forward. • Michael MacSems shared the news release to advertise for four open positions on the Historic Preservation Commission. Approved to move forward. • Melissa Casey shared the Olympic Health and Recovery Services(OHRS)Rural Communities Opioid Response Plan(RCORP)amendment to add an additional 0.5 full-time employee(FTE)for a Certified Substance Use Disorder Peer. Approved to move forward. 10:35 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Loretta shared a contract agreement with Kennedy-Jenks for construction management and engineering services for the planned Belfair sewer extension. The Commerce Grant can be used to cover the cost of$785,888 plus$6k for bid support services. This will save County staff time and effort and provide expertise. Approved to move forward. • Loretta shared the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office(RCO)Landowner Agreement form for Managed Restoration for two parcels owned by Mason County within the Skokomish Watershed. This is to perform salmon habitat improvement activities,restoration work,and monitoring and maintenance by the Mason Conservation District. Approved to move forward. • Mike Collins discussed the new dates for the County road closure on Belfair Tahuya Road from milepost 6.50 to milepost 7.47 on Monday,August 22,2022 to Friday,August 26,2022. Approved to move forward. • Loretta discussed the amendment of the Resolution for the Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel(TIP-CAP)to allow for more flexibility. The revision would remove the membership requirements around district representation. Cmmr. Neatherlin prefers that each Commissioner district have representation. If unable to fill, change the position to"at large"for the remainder of the term. Cmmr. Shutty suggested having two representatives from each Commissioner district,one representative from each Urban Growth Area(UGA),and a representative from the Hoodsport and Union Rural Activity Centers with staggering terms. Approved to move forward. • Loretta asked to reappoint members for TIP-CAP. Term recommendation is three years for newer members and two years for long-term members. Cmmr. Shutty suggested advertise openings and evaluate from there. • Mike shared that on North Shore Road at milepost 7 signs are up to close the road and replace the culvert at Cady Creek for the week of July 25,2022. Scheduled next is Great Bend on Page 12 North Shore road August 8-12,2022. July 11,2022 County crews will be in Oak Park for paving. Redside is out Agate Loop for the culvert on Upper John's Creek. • Loretta discussed the Taylor Town surplus right-of-way(ROW)property. This ROW was acquired for the Simmons Road Project but is no longer needed. The recommendation is to sell for what the original purchase price was. Approved to move forward. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS )� �7,�r K vin Shutty Sharon Trask Rap6y iRea rl Chair Vice-Chair Commission Page 13