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Home My WebLink About2022/10/10 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of October 10,2022 Monday,October 10,2022 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 via Zoom from 9:00 a.m.to 9:35 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Nichole Wilston,Cabot Dow, and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance. 10:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)Real Estate Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for real estate via Zoom from 10:00 a.m.to 10:24 a.m. Mark Neary and Tim Whitehead were also in attendance. 10:15 A.M. Parks and Trails Advisory Committee Interview Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask interviewed William Long for the Parks and Trails Advisory Commission via Zoom. Commissioners recommend appointing William Long to the Parks and Trails Advisory Commission. 10:45 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • John Taylor discussed the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant extension. Originally applied in November 2020 for the winter storm from January 2020 to February 2020. The funding split was originally 75/25 (75%Federal share and Non-Federal match of 25%)and is now 90/10 split. Approved to move forward. • John shared the Emergency Management Performance Grant(EMPG)amendment for an additional$35,738 and extend the end date from September 30,2022 to October 31,2022. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer Beierle requested to purchase a new Ford Explorer police interceptor utility vehicle to replace vehicle no.73. Estimated budget impact is$44,500. Approved to move forward. • Mary Ransier shared the agreement amendment with Cabot Dow for an additional$20k for additional negotiations in 2022. Approved to move forward. • Mark Neary requested approval for Mason County to divest itself of the Decker Creek Wetlands Complex to pass the title to Capitol Land Trust. This 500-acre wetlands complex was acquired in 2006 for$1.3 million using donated lands and grant funding. The funding mechanism did not allow for a nonprofit entity to be owner. The rules have since changed and Capitol Land Trust can now hold the title. Cmmr.Neatherlin requested to table this discussion. • Diane Zoren announced the 2023 Budget Workshop schedule change. 11:00 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Dave shared the application received from Arthur Whitson for the Mason County Clean Water District(CWD)Advisory Committee. Approval to move forward. • Dave discussed the news release sharing the Request for Proposals(RFP)for the Squaxin Island Tribe data collection. Information has been sent out to individual contractors as well. Approved to move forward. 11:05 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Page I 1 Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mike Collins requested to update the resolution designating County roads as Primitive Roads. These roads do not have warning signs. Both California Road and Sunnyside Road will be removed due to recently being chip sealed. Approved to move forward. • Mike requested to set a Public Hearing to establish a 25-mile per hour speed limit on both California Road and Sunnyside Road. Approved to move forward. • Mike shared an Adopt-a-Road agreement request from the Lake Limerick County Club to pick up roadside litter along Mason Lake Road from milepost 2.24 to milepost 3.63. Approved to move forward. • Justin Phelps discussed replacing a pressure reducing valve in the Rustlewood water system next week. This should be done by Wednesday,October 19. There will be a traffic revision, road will be done to one lane from 7:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.Monday through Wednesday. Water will temporarily be shut off from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday. Public has been notified and a reader board is out. Approved to move forward. • Mike shared that the Mason Lake Road pavement job will begin Monday,October 17. There will be a traffic reduction but the project should be completed within a week. The clear zone project preconstruction meeting is Wednesday,October 19 and is estimated to begin October 31. The road crew is out on Harstine Island reconstructing gravel shoulders,turnarounds and pavement repairs on Virginia Street,and bucket truck brushing in North Shore. The railroad crossing on Cole Road has been completed. • Cmmr.Neatherlin requested information for the Port of Grapeview for options to move forward;to consider looking at the price for used pump trucks,and crane truck or mechanics truck strong enough to lift a motor;purchasing bypass valves and pumps for the North Bay/Lakeland Village Area;and shoulder improvements for the Southside School district. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kevin Shutty �Sharon Trsk R y Neadterfm Chair Vice-Chair Q6mmission Page 12