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Home My WebLink About2022/09/12 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of September 12,2022 Monday,September 12,2022 9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in closed session for labor discussion from 9:00 a.m.to 9:58 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Nichole Wilston,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance. 9:45 A.M. WSU Extension—Dan Teuteberg Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Dan highlighted the Washington State University 2022 Summer Report. 4-H is in person and hosted its first summer camp in three years. 80 campers participated and 30 youth staff were trained. The Grays Harbor County Fair was in August and had over 100 entries from Mason County. Master Gardeners and Saints'Pantry teamed up for the SNAP-Ed Nutrition. SNAP- Ed is planning to partner with Therapeutic Courts,Pioneer School District,and local farmers markets. There is an emphasis on food safety and preservation,especially regarding canning. A position as Small Farms Coordinator has recently opened. 9:55 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Loretta discussed the Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel(TIP- CAP)membership and shared another application came in. Four members are currently appointed but there is no quorum. Cmmr.Neatherlin requested to reappoint Jack Johnson. Cmmr.Shutty and Cmmr.Trask would like to see more applicants. • Loretta shared for Olympic View and Olympic Ridge,the developer was constructing the trunk line through those developments and intended to use County Code for a latecomer's agreement. Main construction is being wrapped up and final construction costs gathered. • Richard Dickinson added the Lakeland Pump Station has new pumps,electronics,and variable frequency drives. 10:05 A.M. Coroner's Office—Jaime Taylor Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Jaime shared an interlocal agreement with Kitsap County for autopsy facility use only. Language is being reviewed by legal. 10:10 A.M. Community Services—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Dave shared the Housing and Behavioral Health Advisory Board openings news release. Approved to move forward. • Dave discussed Governor Inslee announcing the expiration of emergency declaration as of October 31,2022. Area Command will be converted into Public Health and staff will be transitioned from COVID to Foundational Public Health. COVID-related funding sources will also be expiring. 10:15 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Diane Zoren discussed hosting and serving a light breakfast for the employee service awards at the October 11,2022 Commission meeting. Approved to move forward. Page I 1 • John Taylor shared the letter of support for the joint grant opportunity with Public Utility District No. 1 (PUD 1)for a wildland fire protection plan. The Department of Emergency Management is also applying for a$250,000 grant with a 0-5%match. Approved to move forward. • Mary Ransier discussed the January 1,2022 through December 31,2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA)for Teamsters Union 252 representing the Mason County Appraiser's Unit with retro to June 1,2022. Approved to move forward. • Mary discussed the new effective upon ratification through December 31,2024 CBA for Teamsters Union 252 representing the Mason County Prosecutor's Office Clerical Unit. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer Beierle shared a request to award funding from.09 Rural County Sales&Use Tax Fund No. 103 to the Economic Development Council(EDC)for$90,000. Jennifer Baria added this is a continuation of the same maintenance agreed upon in 2021. There is federal funding activity that will necessitate a lot of work to put the cohesive application together. This will need to be circulated to the City of Shelton and Port districts. • Jennifer discussed a request to reallocate$90,000 from Public Works Pump Station No.3 Project to Mason County utility arrearages. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer discussed the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)contract amendment to add to the scope of work that a signed attestation is a form of proof of lost income or increased household expense due to COVID-19. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer shared the August 2022 Financial Report. Current Expense Revenue$29,397,117 at 72%;last year$28,896,817 at 73%. Treasurer Department revenue$20,364,906 at 75%;last year$19,243,913 at 73%. Increase is due to sales tax and City/County assistance. Current Expense expenditure$26,084,460 at 59%;last year$24,945,096 at 61%. Six-Year Specific Revenue Streams Comparison:Community Development Revenue$1,693,611;Detention& Correction Services$75,453;Current Expense Property Tax$6,728,969;Road Diversion Property Tax$639,549;County Road Property Tax$5,497,829;Current Expense Sales Tax $5,902,622;Criminal Justice Taxes/Entitlements$1,320,843;Rural Sales&Use Tax Fund $710,702;Homelessness Prevention Filings$502,642;Lodging Tax$571,203;and REET 1 & 2$1,320,119. August Sales Tax Revenue$868,091.16 for a projected end of the year revenue of$8,889,531.83. Current Expense cash$25,007,481. Special Fund cash$54,671,219. Motor Pool expenditure comparison. General&Special Fund$1,212,439 at 80.57%;last year$990,742 at 74%. Special&Other Funds revenue$43,535,585 at 54%;last year $40,787,322 at 71%. Special&Other Funds expenditure$30,385,227 at 35%;last year $31,278,394 at 46%. • Jennifer shared the Auditor's Financial Services department completed the 2023 preliminary budget. Budget workbooks have been sent to departments. A training was held last Thursday and some departments have completed their budget narratives that are due September 21, 2022. The budget meetings will be held via Zoom • Jennifer shared the ARPA second round requests and asked the Commissioners to choose their top ten and give funding amounts. Page 12 Respectfully submitted, McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS evin S u S►aron Tra Rand eather W Chair Vice-Chair Commission Page 13