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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/03/25 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of March 25,2023 Monday,March 25,2024 9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RC W 42.30.110(1)(b)Real Estate Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for real estate via Zoom from 9:00 a.m.to 9:15 a.m. Mark Neary and Diane Zoren were also in attendance. 9:15 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 9:15 a.m.to 10:15 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Christopher Pinkston,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance. 10:15 A.M. Treasurer—Lisa Frazier Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Lisa discussed amending the Claim Imprest checking account to ensure compliance with the Washington State Budgetary Accounting and Reporting System(BARS). $5,000 will be deposited back to the Current Expense cash balance. Approved to move forward. • Lisa shared the contract with Brink's Complete for a CompuSafe and deposit services for the Mason County landfill. The cost would be$16,000 per year. Approved to move forward. 10:20 A.M. Indigent Defense&Prosecutor's Office—Peter Jones&Michael Dorcy Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Peter reviewed the Washington State Bar Association(WSBA)standards impact on criminal justice in Mason County and requested to form a committee to redesign the criminal justice system. Michael Dorcy added his support for creating a committee and concerns around staffing. Tim Whitehead shared the need for support from the state and asked the lobbyist to help at state level. 10:30 A.M. Sheriff's Office—Undersheriff Adams Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Undersheriff Adams requested to convert one Support Specialist 2 positions and one Finance Assistant position into two Executive Assistant positions. No budget change would be needed in 2024. Tabled. 10:40 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Ian Tracy discussed the Inzata contract for data analytic software to compile,analyze,and present data for Public Health. Tabled. • Ian shared a Request for Information for permanent supportive housing development. Tabled. • Ian discussed sixteen unfiled liens from Hearing Examiner judgments. Tabled. • Ian shared the closure response plans for Lilliwaup and Tahuya. In September 2023,the Washington State Department of Health(DOH)downgraded portions of shellfish growing areas near Lilliwaup Creek and Tahuya River. • Ian shared the National Public Health Week proclamation. Approved to move forward. 10:55 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mike Collins shared Public Works annual certifications for 2023 which included the draft annual certification,draft certification of expenditures for traffic law enforcement,and draft certification of expenditures for fish passage barrier removal. Approved to move forward. Page I 1 • Richard Dickinson shared the Belfair Water Reclamation Facility Sewer Extension,as of March 21,has been declared as completed. • Loretta shared the Mason County Transportation Improvement Program Citizen Advisory Panel(TIP-CAP)community outreach PowerPoint. Topics included what TIP-CAP is,TIP- CAP duties,the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program(TIP),and how you can help. 11:05 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • John Taylor requested to seek engineer plans for a new dock at Latimer's Landing. The current dock is in disrepair. Approved to move forward. • John requested to extend the waterline at Foothills Park to install two stainless steel dog fountains donated by The Friends of Foothills Park. The cost of the waterline extension is approximately$600 and would be paid from Real Estate Excise Tax(REET)2 funds. Approved to move forward. • John discussed creating an Emergency Support Function 17—Mason County Cybersecurity Workgroup. Approved to move forward. • Diane Zoren shared the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation for April. Approved to move forward. • Mary Ransier requested to extend the contract with Cabot Dow Associates for an additional $30,000 for the 2025 non-represented class/comp study. Approved to move forward. • Mary discussed the placement of Chief Public Defender on the Non-Represented Salary Scale. Tabled. • Todd Cannon requested to advertise a Request for Proposals(RFP)for Mason County website design. Approved to move forward. • Mark shared PUD 3's letter of support request for Community Project Funding(CPF)for fiscal year 2025 for the Goldsborough Switching Station. Approved to move forward. • Mark shared the National County Government Month proclamation for April. Approved to move forward. • Mark shared the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation for April 14- 20. Approved to move forward. • Mark discussed the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization(TMBH-ASO)to fund judicial services provided by the Clerk's Office,Superior Court,Prosecutor's Office,and Office of Public Defense for individuals involuntarily detained due to behavioral health disorders for a maximum amount of$175,000. • Cmmr.Neatherlin shared a letter of support request from The Youth Connection for Congressionally Directed Spending(CDS)funds to build transitional housing for homeless young people. Approved to move forward. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 16 Sharon Trask, dy erlin, Kevin Shutty, Chair Vice-Chaff Commission Page 2