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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/10/24 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of October 24,2022 Monday,October 24,2022 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 10:00 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Nichole Wilston,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance. 10:00 A.M. Sheriff's Office—Undersheriff Adams Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Undersheriff Adams met with Chief Beason,City of Shelton Police,who will be outsourcing to the Nisqually Jail. The City contracts with the County for seven beds for around$250k a year and wants to change the contract to per diem. Outsourcing options include establishing a contract with Nisqually at the same rates as the City of Shelton. Chief Hanson discussed the staffing issues at the Jail and being able to house prisoners. Functional capacity with current staffing is 60 individuals. An outsourcing contract would allow the arrest of individuals that have been victimizing people,homes,and communities. Hypothetically this would be for ten individuals per day at$130 each per day regardless of the management level. Transportation would be scheduled twice a week. Cmmr.Neatherlin asked Mark to look at the Nisqually employee contracts. Cmmr.Trask and Shutty support having more conversation. 10:15 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Diane Zoren requested to cancel the November 14 briefing due to Cmmr.Trask attending a conference. Approved to move forward. • Diane shared the Sandhill park host news release. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer Beierle presented the annual review for lead pay. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer shared the take home vehicle requests. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer requested to set the public hearing for the levy certification for November 22,2022 and the public hearing for the 2023 budget for December 5,2022. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer presented the request for.09 funding from the Port of Grapeview in the amount of $20,000 to support operations and maintenance of the boat launch,restroom areas,and dock. An application is needed. • Mary Ransier shared the draft Personnel Policy updates. Policy updates include recruiting, compensation and benefits,workplace safety,and a drug free workplace. • Mary requested lead pay for Rachelle Osman,Official Court Recorder/Judicial Assistant,in Superior Court from October 1,2022 through March 31,2023. Approved to move forward. • Mark shared the draft agenda for the joint City of Shelton/County meeting at the Ridge Motorsports Park on November 4,2022 at 9:00 a.m. • Cmmr.Shutty discussed public service student loan forgiveness and asked Mary to provide information to County employees. • Cmmr.Shutty requested an update on legislative priorities from Mark which will be presented to the Board at the October 31,2022 briefing. 10:45 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Marissa Watson discussed the Title 17 amendments specifically regarding the rural lands development regulations in both the Allyn Urban Growth Area(UGA)and Belfair UGA code. Page I 1 A broad overview of the code was done and recommendations for code language change based on the changing nature of development within the County. The Planning Advisory Commission(PAC)held three workshops and one public hearing and recommended these changes for approval. The biggest change would be language in regard to development requirements and connection to a group of public water systems when within the UGA boundaries. The City was involved regarding the discussion of requirements to hook up to the Group A system. Minor revisions were also made to Title 8.52. Kell Rowen reached out to the City of Shelton Planner to discuss syncing the Comprehensive Plan updates the Shelton UGA code. Approved to move forward. • Marissa discussed impact fees and short-term rentals. PAC would like to address impact fees first since updating the Capital Facilities Plan(CFP)is in process. Staff looked at impact fees for transportation,school districts,and fire districts. Rate studies are needed to draft an impact fee ordinance. The RCW indicates that jurisdictions wishing to implement impact fees must provide a formula or other method of calculating fees. There would be a cost for impact studies and the school and fire districts should be included. Cmmr.Shutty discussed short- term rentals and the housing needs assessment that is being completed. As much as 25%of housing in Mason County is used as a secondary home,rental,or vacation home. 11:00 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mike Collins requested to add the Lower Dewatto Creek bridge to bridge weight restrictions. Approved to move forward. • Richard Dickinson requested to hire 1 additional full-time employee(FTE)Solid Waste Booth Attendant II. Approved to move forward. • Loretta shared that a Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)was awarded for the Evergreen Estates water main extension project. Approved to move forward. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kevin ShuV Sharon Trask y Neatherlin Chair Vice-Chair Commission Page12