HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/07/10 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of July 10,2023
Monday,July 10,2023
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. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)Litigation
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for litigation via Zoom
from 10:00 a.m.to 10:41 a.m.Mark Neary and Tim Whitehead were also in attendance.
10:30 A.M. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Interviews
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• The Commissioners interviewed Elizabeth Arbaugh and Rachel Hansen for the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee(LTAC). Approved to move forward with appointing Rachel Hansen.
10:45 A.M. Veteran's Advisory Board
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dan Cameron,Dan Dittmer,Denis Leverich,and Roy Harrington shared their concerns and
frustrations regarding the Veteran's Advisory Board(VAB)and staff approving or denying
special cases.
11:05 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Diane Zoren shared the Mason County Imaging and Destruction of Paper Records
(Scan/Toss)Policy based on the Secretary of State archiving schedule. Approved to move
forward.
• John Taylor discussed the Recreation and Conservation Office(RCO)Local Parks
Maintenance Grant for Latimer's Landing to resurface the parking lot and boat launch for the
estimated cost of$30k. No match is required. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle shared the Blake Reimbursement Agreement with the Washington State
Administrative Office of the Courts(AOC)to continue the contract from July 1,2023 to June
30,2024. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer gave an American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)project update. Total obligated first
installment$6,376,370;total obligated second installment$6,273,457;grand total obligated
$12,649,827.
• Jennifer shared the subrecipient agreements with Community Action Council of Lewis,
Mason,and Thurston Counties(CACLMT)for the COVID-19 and Public Services
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG). Tabled.
• Diane discussed the Department of Social and Health Services(DSHS)revised General
Terms and Conditions(GTCs)removing COVID-19 obligations. Approved to move forward.
• Mark discussed two letters of support for Public Utility District(PUD) 1 for Community
Wildfire Defense Grant Program Application and Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
Funding application. Approved to move forward.
11:40 A.M. Public Health—Casey Bingham
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
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• Casey discussed the Public Health Consolidated Contract(CONCON)Amendment No. 13
which will add$1,378,486 to current contract for a revised maximum consideration of
$5,341,192. Approved to move forward.
11:45 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Kell gave an update on permit applications,permit issuance,and average days to issuance.
11:50 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities& Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Richard Dickinson discussed the Rustlewood water quality improvement project.
• Loretta shared a utility rate update regarding customer outreach,dates,and comments.
• Loretta discussed the Belfair sewer latecomer fee and updated Capital Facilities charge.
• Loretta shared upcoming calendar and action items.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
"Sharon Trask, R dy Neat li Kevin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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