HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/06/10 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of June 10,2024
Monday,June 10,2024
9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)Potential Litigation
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for potential litigation
via Zoom from 9:00 a.m.to 10:00 a.m. Michael Dorcy,Tim Whitehead, Sheriff Ryan
Spurling,Undersheriff Travis Adams,Chief Jason Dracobly,Mark Neary,Diane Zoren,Mary
Ransier,Nichole Wilston,and John Taylor were also in attendance.
10:00 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,Christopher Pinkston,
Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance.
11:00 A.M. WSU Extension—Dan Teuteberg
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dan shared the Washington State University Extension Spring 2024 report and highlighted
programs and events.
11:05 A.M. Auditor's Office—Steve Duenkel
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Steve shared that the Office of the Secretary of State has available funds for Information
Security improvements to the elections system. The Auditor's Office is seeking an additional
$22,500 for tabulation room and HVAC revisions.
11:10 A.M. Community Development—Randy Collins
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Randy discussed the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with North Mason Fire Rescue
Authority(NMFRA)and Kitsap County Fire Marshal's Office to adopt burn regulations as
found in Mason County Code Chapter 9.48 for the"Tri Lakes"area of Kitsap County served
by the NMFRA. Approved to move forward.
11:20 A.M. Public Health—David Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Melissa Casey shared Treatment Sales Tax(TST)contract amendments to reallocate funds
with Crossroads Housing for$75,115.39 and Northwest Resources II for$8,712.31.
Approved to move forward.
• Melissa discussed the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion(LEAD)contract amendment to
update the current budget and expand operational capabilities of the existing LEAD program
to increase Substance Use Disorder Professional(SUDP)staffing,client support,and staffmg
support. This would be an increase of$515,000. Approved to move forward.
11:30 A.M. Board of Equalization Interview
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Dawn Johnston-Dean pulled her application for the Board of Equalization.
11:40 A.M. Public Works—Loreta Swanson
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
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• Mike Collins discussed County Road Project(CRP)No.2059 for Matlock Brady Road.
Preliminary estimated cost of the project is$1,098,000. The estimate for Surface
Transportation Program(STP)funds is$825,000,and the remaining amount will be funded
from the Road Fund. Approved to move forward.
• Mike shared the Memorandum of Agreement(MOA)with the Washington State Department
of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW)for the provision and maintenance of fish passage on
Schoolhouse Creek. Approved to move forward.
• Loretta discussed the"Fill the Public Works Truck"event.
• Loretta asked if there were any concerns or questions regarding the CEDS list.
11:50 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Diane Zoren shared ten 2023 Open Space applications. These were reviewed by the Assessor
and Community Development departments. Approved to move forward.
• Mary Ransier discussed the June 1,2024—December 31,2028 Collective Bargaining
Agreement(CBA)for the Teamsters Local 252 Appraisers Unit. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle shared the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)contracts with Mason County
Senior Activities Center for$4,628.31;Mason County Cemetery District no. 1 for$28,485;
Belfair Water District backup generators for$33,788.63;Turning Pointe for$40,000,
Economic Development Council(EDC)cluster study for$50,000;South Mason Fire District
no.4 for$63,340;Habitat for Humanity for$75,000;and PUD no. 1 Lake Arrowhead
mainline for$75,000. Approved to move forward.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Rand Neatherl Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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