HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/06/12 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of June 12,2023
Monday,June 12,2023
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,Cabot
Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance.
10:00 A.M. Historic Preservation Commission Interview
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• The Commissioners interviewed Andrea Exo for the Historic Preservation Commission and
will move forward with appointment.
10:05 A.M. WSU Extension—Dan Teuteberg
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dan shared the Spring 2023 report for the Washington State University Extension for Mason
County.
10:10 A.M. Sheriffs Office—Chief Hanson
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Chief Hanson discussed the Department of Correction's prisoner housing contract renewal.
Rates increased from$93.71 to$98.39. Approved to move forward.
10:15 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Jennifer Beierle gave the May 2023 Financial Report. Current Expense revenue$20,627,237
at 49%;last year$20,012,382 at 49%. Treasurer's Department receipts$14,353,944 at 51%;
last year$14,711,492 at 55%. Current Expense expenditure$17,942,567 at 38%;last year
$16,270,781 at 37%. Six-year specific revenue streams comparison:Community
Development revenue$1,047,072;Detention and Correction services$35,723;Current
Expense property tax$5,933,280;Road Diversion property tax$622,039;County Road
property tax$5,944,691;Current Expense sales tax$3,648,538;Criminal Justice taxes
$443,077;Rural Sales and Use tax$443,077;Homelessness Prevention filings$203,318;
Lodging Tax$301,780;and REET 1 and 2$510,831. Total collected revenue$3,648,537.97;
projected end of year$9,555,634.60;budgeted$8.4 million. Current Expense cash
$29,478,333. Special Fund cash$61,132,072. Motor Pool expenditure$594,184 at 34.89%;
last year$833,972 at 55.47%. Special and Other Fund revenue$26,267,742 at 44%;last year
$23,126,052 at 32%. Special and Other Fund expenditure$18,932,899 at 24%;last year
$17,936,390 at 22%.
• Jennifer discussed the contract amendment for the Washington State and Mason County
Conservation District's Voluntary Stewardship Program(VSP). Approved to move forward.
• John Taylor requested to plant a memorial tree at Sandhill Park in memory of Richard Falk.
Approved to move forward.
• Mark shared improvements needed at 126 Kneeland Street. Approved to move forward.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin discussed purchasing high pressure mass spectrometry.devices which
detect fentanyl.
• Mark shared the letter from Hilary Franz,Commissioner of Public Lands regarding the
Department of Natural Resources(DNR)and the long-term health of forest lands.
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• Mark shared the Department of Labor and Industries assessed the Superior Court building
regarding concerns for mold. Windows should not be opened due to outdoor paint containing
lead.
• Cmmr.Trask reminded staff to try to keep agenda revisions to a minimum.
10:45 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Kell shared that there are no County code regulations around Less Restrictive Alternatives
(LRAs),which includes secure community transition facilities. The Residential Facility
Program,operated by the Department of Social Health Services,offers 24-hour intensive
staffing and close proximity supervision by trained escorts when residents leave the facility.
Currently there are no notification requirements. It is suggested to add restrictions around this
to County Code Title 17—Zoning and to require a Public Hearing with the Hearings
Examiner.
• Luke Viscusi discussed the extension of the Public Hearing for Taylor Shellfish's Oakland
Bay floating aquaculture proposal which will cover an estimated 9.1 acres of surface water
within a 50-acre area.
10:55 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Melissa Casey shared a news release for a vacant citizen position on the Housing and
Behavioral Health Advisory Board. Approved to move forward.
• Melissa discussed the Homeless Response Program funding recommendations. Six proposals
were received for a total of$5.1 million. Approved to move forward.
11:05 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mike Collins discussed updating the Resolution for right-of-way acquisition procedures for
Public Works. Approved to move forward.
• Mike shared the Harstine Island bridge deck repair project is beginning June 13 for
approximately four weeks. Old Belfair Highway dirt work is completed. Granite
Construction submitted the low bid for pavement. Road crew working on Lynch Road and
Grapeview Loop Road for shoulder widening.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Sharon Trask, Ifanh Neathe in, Kevin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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