HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/05/01 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of May 1,2023
Monday,May 1,2023
9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in closed session for labor negotiation via
Zoom from 9:00 a.m.to 10:00 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Nichole Wilston,Misty
Kuhl,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance.
10:00 A.M. Auditor's Office—Steve Duenkel
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Auditor Duenkel discussed the sole-source procurement of a Tritek Correct Elect Vote by
Mail Sorter in the amount of$200,750 plus tax. $136k is available through HAVA grant
funds and the remaining amount will be paid from the Elections Machinery&Equipment
budget. Cmmr.Neatherlin requested a formal bidding process be followed.
10:05 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Diane Zoren shared Lodging Tax Advisory Committee(LTAC)met on April 19 to review the
draft Request for Proposals(RFP)and voted to recommend the County issue an RFP for
services that support tourism to include Visitor Information Centers(VICs),tourism
promotion,and support of tourism-related facilities. Approved to move forward.
• Diane shared that the Economic Development Council(EDC)will be hosting a legislative
meeting on May 12,2023.
• Diane discussed upcoming Proclamations for National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day,
National Police Week,Mental Health Awareness Month,National Corrections Officers&
Employees Week,and High School Senior Recognition Month. Approved to move forward.
• John Taylor discussed the purchase and installation of RV covers. The first cost estimation
was$17k per cover;however,the low bid is$10,051.25. John is prepared to have the
Sandhill Park RV cover installed. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle gave an American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)update and shared the quarterly
ARPA report due April 30 was submitted. $13 million is obligated and a small portion of
administration was removed.
• Mark discussed the draft lease with North Mason Fire District. The Fire District will allow
access to property while lease is in place and for the monthly payment to go to improvements
to space until construction is complete.
10:35 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dave discussed potential mini grants from Public Health using funds from Foundational
Public Health Services(FPHS)to solicit proposals for groups within the community to
promote the mission and goals of Public Health. Grants would total$10k and awards would
range from$500 to$1,000. Solid Waste mini grants maybe possible in the future. Approved
to move forward.
• Dave discussed the CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant amendment for an additional
$185,000 for rental assistance and case management to be allocated to Crossroads Housing in
the amount of$110,000 and to the Shelton Family Center for$75,000. Approved to move
forward.
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10:40 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mike Collins requested to select and enter into an agreement for hydraulic consultant services.
Approved to move forward.
• Mike discussed County Road Project(CRP)2050 Bear Creek Dewatto Road between
milepost 1.530 and milepost 1.960. Rural Arterial Trust Account funds are available in the
amount of$913,500. County road funds would be$161,500. Approved to move forward.
• Mike discussed Road Vacation No.413 from Manke Timber Company by School House
Road and Road Vacation No.414 from Raenelle Restad and Jerry Barry. Approved to move
forward.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Sharon Ti sk, Randy Nea erlin, Kevin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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