HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/05/22 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of May 22,2023
Monday,May 22,2023
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
Teams 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. Legislative Update—Deborah Munguia
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Deborah Munguia shared a 2023 Legislation Session Wrap-Up presentation. Topics included
legislative overview,2021-23 budgets,County priorities,additional issue areas of interest,
and looking ahead and next steps.
10:20 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Jennifer Beierle gave an update on the Chart of Accounts(COA). The next step is to have the
Audit Committee review the COA and the goal is to have the new COA implemented by the
end of September.
• Jennifer shared the draft requests for supplemental appropriations and amendments for 2023.
Additions$100k to Clerk's Office Blake decision;parks/trails$9,235 donations to
expenditures;sheriff$24,617 for WASPC training and CTG maintenance;Superior Court
Court commissioner$14,043. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer discussed the expenditure transactions for the Gorst Coalition. Lobbying services
were estimated at$171k.
• John Taylor shared the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Currently out to partners for
review.
• Mary Ransier discussed the update to Personnel Policy 7.5 Administrative Leave under
County Administration purview.
• Mark discussed CGI's free video highlighting Mason County. A link would be provided on
the County website and content would highlight opportunities in Mason County as well as
areas available for potential economic development. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Baria discussed the Re-Compete Act and requested$30k for grant consulting/writing
services. Approved to move forward.
• Mark shared a letter of support request from Public Utility District(PUD)3 and PUD 1 for
Energy Northwest's grant application for Electronic Vehicle(EV)charging stations.
• Cmmr. Shutty discussed the pride month proclamation and requested to move it forward.
• Cmmr. Shutty discussed Blake decision.
• Cmmr.Trask discussed updating the County website.
11:05 A.M. WSU Extension—Kela Hall-Wieckert
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Kela requested to hire an extra-help noxious weed inspector position for a period of
approximately five months. No budget impact. Approved to move forward.
11:10 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
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• Dave discussed the contract with Olympic Health&Recovery Services(OHRS)for Mason
County Law Enforcement Co-Responder Program to be funded with Treatment Sales Tax in
the amount of$180k.
• Casey Bingham requested a budget adjustment to add a transfer line from Clean Water
District to Public Health and a line to Environmental Health. This will be done by reducing
Clean Water District Professional Services and Public Health's COVID Vaccination funding.
11:15 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Luke Viscusi shared that the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission is asking to
interview Andrea Exo for an open position.
• Luke shared the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission is seeking an exception to
retain Caleb Cowles as a member of the commission despite his residence outside of Mason
County. Approved to move forward.
• Randy Collins discussed the Washington 2021 Building Code adoption including,the new
building and fire protection code standard titled;WA Wildland Urban Interface Code
(WAWUI)as mandated by the state building code council,state code adoption cycle under
the provisions of RCW 19.27.
• Randy shared weather is in La Ni11a pattern;burn restrictions will be put in place sooner than
last year.
• Kell requested to publish a Request for Proposals(RFP)for consultant services:2025-2045
Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update and Environmental Impact Statement(EIS). City will
pay its share. Approved to move forward.
11:35 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mike Collins requested to close Elfendahl Pass Road for the Clear Zone project with the
Department of Natural Resources(DNR)from milepost 1.85 to milepost 4.20 for up to 4
weeks to remove trees to widen and improve road. Approved to move forward.
• Richard discussed the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit with the Department of Ecology.
$166k with no match required. Approved to move forward.
• Richard Dickinson requested to use the Mason County MRSC Consultant Roster to solicit,
select and enter into agreement with a consultant(s)to assist with a general sewer/wastewater
facility plan for North Bay Case Inlet. Last plan update 1998. Approved to move forward.
• Loretta discussed the utility rate review.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Sharon Trask, kaildy Neatherlin, evin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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