HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/09/18 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North Sth Street,Shelton,WA
Week of September 18,2023
Monday,September 18,2023
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,
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.
• Marissa Watson shared that SCJ Alliance was the only response for consultant services to
assist with the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Approved to move forward.
10:10 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dave discussed North Mason Fire Authority's Mental Wellness Program proposal to add a
licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP)for$75k from Treatment
Sales Tax(TST). Approved to move forward.
• Dave shared the Temporary Inflationary Relief Fund program for a total of$276,848 to
subcontractors. Approved to move forward.
10:20 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Diane Zoren shared the news release for openings on the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area
Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Approved to move forward.
• Diane discussed the vacancy for the Port of Dewatto Board of Commissioners. The County's
legislative authority has until October 8 to appoint William Sapp. Approved to move
forward.
• Diane shared a request from Jon and Kim Rice regarding the surplus and sale of parcel no.
12220-50-58012. In 1925,this parcel should have been included in the documentation for the
road vacation but was excluded. Legal recommended the surplus and sale. Cmmr.Neatherlin
requested an appraisal from Richard Beckman Realty. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle discussed the 2024 Budget Workshop calendar and discussed potential dates.
The Budget Workshop will be held Tuesday, October 4 starting at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday,
October 5 starting at 1:00 p.m. Budget rollup will be scheduled the week of October 24.
• Jennifer gave an update on the Mason County Housing Authority. Payroll information has
been received amount to just under$47k. So far$250k has been obligated out of$750k. It is
recommended to amend the contract to include administration and operating costs.
• Jennifer shared the requests for.09 Rural County Sales and Use Tax from the Economic
Development Council(EDC)for$99k and from Belfair Wastewater Treatment and Water
Reclamation Projects for$450k a year for 2024 and 2025.
• Todd Cannon discussed the Corrections Technology Group(CTG)project for the Jail camera
upgrade. During the on-site review, CTG noted an issue with the control software. The
machine is too old to upgrade,and it was recommended to purchase a new system with the
upgraded software for$5,400. Approved to move forward.
• Mary Ransier discussed Human Resource's need for legal services around labor law and
employment and would like to pursue the option to buy off of Kitsap County's contract with
Summit Law. Approved to move forward.
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• Commissioners discussed calendar updates.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Sharon Trask, R dy Nea erlin, Kevin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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