HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/05/08 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of May 8,2023
Monday,May 8,2023
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. Hood Canal Communications—Mike Oblizalo
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mike shared that the Eldon fiber buildout is moving forward. 15 residents have been
connected and a Wi-Fi hotspot is available at the Eldon Store. 97 residents are still awaiting
connection. Hood Canal Communications(HCC)is requesting to move American Rescue
Plan Act(ARPA)funds for customer arrearages to the fiber buildout. $120k is needed for the
buildout. Prevailing wage was not paid for part of the project and$24k is needed in backpay.
HCC will match$125k(20%)and has partnered with PUD 1 to help with curb funding. A
total of 150 homes will benefit from this buildout.
10:10 A.M. WSU Extension—Kela Hall-Wieckert
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Kela requested to submit a proposal to the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board's
Fiscal Year(FY)2024 Class A and B Designate Noxious Weed Eradication Program.
Approved to move forward.
10:15 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Diane Zoren discussed moving from Zoom to Microsoft Teams for Commission briefings and
meetings.
• Mary Ransier requested to add section 3.6 Probationary Periods to the Mason County
Personnel Policy and to correct overall grammar. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle shared the Motor Pool and ER&R cost comparison and draft rates. Total
white fleet vehicles for the County is 40 and the total Sheriff s vehicles is 75 for a total of
115.
• Jennifer gave an update on American Rescue Plan Act funds. $12,968,901 total ARPA funds
are available;$5,656,103.22 has been expended;and$110,926 has been over obligated. The
unexpended amount that can be redistributed is$132,813.
• Mark discussed the purchase and sale agreement of 126 Kneeland Street. A phase two
subsurface analysis of the site was performed and came back clean in the soil and vapor
samples but did identify fuel related volatiles in two of the ground water samples collected.
Diesel and oil levels were above the MTCA clean-up levels. This may have been caused by
the turbidity in the sample and not representative of the groundwater conditions.
• Mark shared a social engineering security risk. Individuals have been contacting the County
saying they work within County to glean information regarding network information.
• Cmmr.Shutty discussed a broadband action team.An opportunity exists to have a baseline
study done which would be funded through Commerce. An official request must be done.
10:50 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
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• Mike Collins requested to purchase a line striper and attachments using Road Funds.
Approved to move forward.
• Loretta shared the annual herbicide maintenance program news release. Approved to move
forward.
• Loretta discussed the"Connecting the World through Public Works"and"Drinking Water
Week"proclamations.
• Richard Dickinson discussed the sole-source purchase of Belfair screen rebuilds and
replacement for controller and viewing screen for$91,140.58 to be paid for from Fund 413.
Approved to move forward.
• Loretta shared that she visited Roessel Road with Cmmr.Trask on Wednesday. The
Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel(TIP-CAP)will be meeting
July 12 at 4:30 at Shelton City Hall—Civic Center.
• Loretta shared the 2023 Work Plan Implementation with a focus on water/sewer utility fund is
being worked on.
• Mike briefly discussed the annual construction program and 2023 maintenance.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Chair Vi -Chair Commission
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