HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/07/03 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of July 3,2023
Wednesday,July 5,2023
9:30 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 9:30 a.m.to 10:15 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,
Nichole Wilston,Misty Kuhl,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in
attendance.
10:30 A.M. Sheriff s Office—Chief Hanson
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Chief Hanson shared replacement parts for the camera system in the Jail are no longer
available and updated cameras are needed for safety and security. Corrections Technology
Group(CTG)provided a quote for an updated camera system as well as additional cameras
for$286,427. Funds can be used from the Ending Fund Balance in the General Fund.
Approved to move forward.
10:40 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Jennifer Beierle discussed the revised 2024 budget rates for IT. The IT Steering Committee
proposed moving Munis to cloud storage for an annual cost of about$50k. Switches also
need replaced,they have a life cycle of 6 years and replacement needs to start on a 3-year life
cycle due to current age of switches. The revised IT rate would be from$1.23 million to$1.3
million. Approved to move forward.
• Mary Ransier provided a quarterly update on the Human Resources Strategic Plan.
• Mark shared the lease agreement with North Mason Fire Authority to locate certain County
services in Belfair. The lease term is 10 years but could go as high as 20 years. Approved to
move forward.
• McKenzie Smith discussed the current Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees
bylaws and membership composition.
• Mark shared that Hilary Franz will be giving a live update on KOMO 4 News at 11:30 a.m.
regarding the McEwan Prairie fire.
11:00 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Kell shared Public Works is updating Road Standards which will impact both Title 16—Plats
and Subdivisions and Title 17—Zoning and requested to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday,
August 15 at 9:15 a.m. Approved to move forward.
• Marissa Watson requested a letter of support for 2023-2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic
Update work through the Department of Commerce. Approved to move forward.
• Marissa shared the proposal submitted by SCJ Alliance to assist in updating the 2025-2045
Comprehensive Plan.
11:20 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities& Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mike Collins shared the 2023 County Road Chip Seal and Restriping Project news release.
Approved to move forward.
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• Loretta requested authorization to sign the Latecomer's Agreement for Harbor Custom
Development,Inc.for the sewer trunk line reimbursement fee. Approved to move forward
with more cost information.
• Loretta shared the County Road Administration Board(CRAB)agenda for July 27 and 28 in
Bremerton.
• Mike discussed the Beeville Loop Road Dry Bed Creek culvert removal and road closure at
milepost 5.16. The Chehalis River Basin secured a grant to study replacement but not for
construction. The cost will be around$2 million.
• Loretta discussed the upcoming Rustlewood meeting to discuss water and sewer utility rate
information.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Sharon Trask, Rap y in, Kevin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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