HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/08/14 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of August 14,2023
Monday,August 14,2023
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 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,
Misty Kuhl,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance.
10:00 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Kell shared the Interlocal Agreement(ILA)with the City of Shelton for work on updating the
2025 Mason County and City of Shelton Comprehensive Plan to reimburse the County for
7.9%of expenses as identified in the ILA. Approved to move forward.
• Kell gave the monthly permitting update for July 2023. 105 permit applications were
received,79 issued,and the average days to issuance was 46.
10:10 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dave shared the Thurston-Mason Developmental Disabilities contract overview.
• Melissa Casey discussed the temporary Inflationary Relief Fund program through the
Consolidated Homeless Grant(CHG)Request for Quote(RFQ). Approved to move forward.
10:15 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• John Taylor shared the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with the Mason County
Historical Society to maintain storage at Mason County Recreation Area(MCRA). Approved
to move forward.
• John discussed the On-Site Park Host renewal contracts for Foothills,Walker,and Oakland
Bay Historical parks and the new On-Site Park Host contract for Sandhill Park. Approved to
move forward.
• John shared compliance information for the National Incident Management System(NIMS)
for Incident Command System(ICS)training and needs to identify key staff to create a Mason
County Operations System Organization Chart. Approved to move forward.
• Mark discussed the Spyglass audit results to remove and modify items no longer being used
by the County. Total savings is$39,555. Todd Cannon reminded the Board that overall
phone prices are being increased.
• Nichole Wilston shared the Mason County Officers,Employees,and Volunteer(s)request for
Defense and Indemnification coverage for the named defendants. Approved to move forward.
• Cmmr. Shutty followed up on the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy letter. Approved to
move forward.
• Cmmr.Trask discussed upcoming meetings in October and November. Tabled.
10:35 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Loretta Swanson shared the Interlocal agreement with Mary M.Knight School District for
reimbursable work,supplies,and/or services. Approved to move forward.
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• Mike Collins requested to permanently close Beeville Loop Road at milepost 5.19 to replace a
culvert that is currently failing on September 21,2023. Residents will have alternate routes.
Approved to move forward.
• Loretta discussed the annual building rent rate review and annual ER&R service rates.
• Mike reported on the Rock Creek Bridge project.
• Richard Dickinson shared respondent information for the Request for Qualifications(RFQ)
for the North Bay General Plan update.
• Richard discussed updating the Rustlewood electrical and control system.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Sharon Trask, dy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty,
Chair ice-Chair Commission
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