HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/04/15 - Briefing BARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of April 15,2024
Monday,April 15,2024
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,
Christopher Pinkston,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance.
9:30 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)Real Estate
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for real estate
via Zoom from 10:00 a.m.to 10:15 a.m. Mark Neary was also in attendance.
10:30 A.M. Indigent Defense—Peter Jones
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Peter announced that Rose Boughton has been awarded this year's Washington Defender
Association(WDA)President's Award,which represents WDA's selection of the top overall
public defender in Washington State and asked that the Commissioners honor Rose Boughton
as well as Ron Sergi at the April 23,2024 regular meeting.
10:40 A.M. WSU Extension—Heidi Steinbach
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Heidi Steinbach explained that the Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board is submitting
a proposal to the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board(WSNWCB)for continued
funding of perennial pepperweed control within Mason County and requested approval of the
Interagency Agreement with WSNWCB for FY24 Class A and B Designate Noxious Weed
Eradication Program. The current contract,no.KK4795,expires June 30,2024. Approved to
move forward.
• Heidi shared the Noxious Weed Control Board amended the funding agreement with the
Washington State Department of Agriculture for$2,000 additional funding to support giant
hogweed survey and control within Mason County. Approved to move forward.
10:40 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Randy Collins requested to implement the TEGRIS Inspection Management System to better
streamline the process for reporting requirements for life safety systems such as fire alarms,
sprinkler systems and other equipment inspected on a regular basis.Approved to move
forward.
10:50 A.M. Public Health—Ian Tracy
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Ian Tracy shared the Johnson&Johnson Opioid Settlement and requested Cmmr.Shutty sign
the agreement. Cmmr.Shutty asked that any future settlement agreements be signed by the
Chair. Approved to move forward.
10:50 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mike Collins requested to close Satsop Cloquallum Road for a culvert replacement at
milepost 5.2 from Monday,August 19,2024 through Friday,August 30,2024. Staff
will notify the public of the closure.Approved to move forward.
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• Richard Dickinson shared the purchase price for Grinder pumps has increased
requested to amend Resolution no.2022-092 to increase grinder pump fees for North
Bay/Case Inlet and Belfair Sanitary Sewer System.Approved to move forward.
• Loretta asked to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)funding. Tabled.
• Mike Collins provided an update on the Island Lake Survey results which identified
concerns of pedestrian safety and speeding on Island Lake Road and Brockdale
Road. Ultimately,the shoulders will need widened and paved to improve safety on
roadways. Preliminary costs for this project will be discussed at a future meeting.
• Loretta announced social media outreach will be done for the upcoming National
Public Works Community Awareness weeks. A proclamation will be brought
forward. Approved to move forward.
• Loretta provided a list of meetings she will be attending.
• Cmmr.Trask asked Public Works to look at fixing roadway issues on both Cole and
Lynch Roads as well as the railroad track issue on Cole Road.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin asked when the lighting issues on Highway 3 in Belfair will be
addressed. Loretta answered this would be handled by the Department of
Transportation(DOT)and she will find out the status.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin stated there was a fatality on Johns Prairie Road this past weekend
and this area needs to be addressed as a priority during the next legislative session.
• Loretta stated that the total cost for the Belfair sewer project came in at$2.788
million and Cmmr.Neatherlin signed the load papers.
11:05 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mark shared he will be attending a contractor meeting with Community Development
permitting and planning staff tomorrow at 5:45 a.m.
• Mary Ransier provided an update on the status of labor negotiations. Three contracts will be
negotiated in 2024—Teamsters Prosecutor Support Staff,Teamsters Appraisers Union,and
Woodworkers Corrections. The goal is to complete the contracts before their expiration.
• Becky Rogers shared an application from Mel Ferrier to the Civil Service Commission. An
interview will be scheduled for the upcoming Monday,April 29 briefing.
• Nichole Wilston stated that the insurer that provides coverage for the County's underground
fuel tank systems has decided not to renew for another year and the current policy ends April
20,2024. The broker,Arthur J.Gallagher,is working expeditiously to lock in a new policy.
• Cmmr.Neatherlin shared that an arrest was made this weekend by the Sheriffs office at a
property near Grapeview,where around 60 animals were being neglected. Commissioners
discussed bringing back animal control in Mason County and it was agreed that this is a
priority. Mark shared that he has spoken about this recently with the City of Shelton,and they
are ready to discuss this again. Cmmr.Trask would like to work with the Humane Society on
this as well.
Respectfully submitted,
Cami Olson,
Clerk of the Board
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