HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/06/24 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of June 24,2024
Monday,June 24,2024
9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)Potential Sale of Real Estate
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for potential sale of
real estate from 9:00 a.m.to 10:00 a.m. Mark Neary was also in attendance.
9:30 A.M. Community Action Council—Justin DeFour
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Nikki Gatton,Housing Program Coordinator,discussed the programs offered by Community
Action Council which include health,housing,energy assistance,and weatherization.
9:45 A.M. Sheriff's Office—Chief Kevin Hanson
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Chief Hanson shared the contract amendment with the Department of Corrections(DOC)for
inmate housing. This amendment will allow billing for the first and last incarceration days,
which was non-billable under the original contract. Approved to move forward.
10:00 A.M. Olympic National Park—Sula Jacobs
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Sula,Superintendent,and Kevin Killian Deputy Superintendent,gave an overview of
Olympic National Park including visitor information,park updates,wildland fires,and more.
10:15 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Marissa Watson shared the revisions to the Planning Program fee schedule. Revisions have
not been made since 2017. Revisions include fee increases,new fee types,and some fee
decreases. A Public Hearing will be held Tuesday,July 30,2024 at 9:15 a.m. Approved to
move forward.
• Kell discussed increasing the height limit in the Airport Industrial zone within the Shelton
Urban Growth Area(UGA). The Port of Shelton applied for an amendment to the Shelton
UGA Airport Overlay zone to increase the height restriction from 36'to 45'or higher with a
Special Use Permit. This meets Airport Overlay and Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)
standards. Approved to move forward.
• Kell shared the application received from Randy Lewis for the Planning Advisory
Commission(PAC). Approved to move forward.
10:30 A.M. Public Health—David Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Ian Tracy discussed the concerns brought forward by the Agate Loop Neighbors group
concerning 611 Daniels and 1590 Beaver. Department of Ecology is not pursuing.
• Ian shared the Clean Water District(CWD)advisory committee draft by-laws. Approved to
move forward.
• Dave requested to close Public Health for an all-day staff meeting on Friday,June 28. Vital
statistics will remain open to the public. Approved to move forward.
10:45 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
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• Lovejoy Schafer discussed Road Vacation no.417 as requested by Jeffrey and Deborah Carey
and Daniel and Pamela Mills. The Hearing Examiner recommends approval of the proposed
vacation. Approved to move forward.
• Lovejoy discussed Road Vacation no.418 as requested by Jeffrey and Deborah Carey. The
Hearing Examiner recommends approval of the proposed vacation. Approved to move
forward.
10:55 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mary Ransier requested to create an Environmental Health Supervisor position in Public
Health and Human Services. This would be funded by Foundational Public Health Services
(FPHS)funding.Approved to move forward.
• Kelly Frazier shared the work order with TKE to replace the power unit,rupture valve,and
shutoff valve for the Jail elevator in the amount of$58,287.64. This could be paid using Real
Estate Excise Tax(BEET)funding. Approved to move forward.
• Becky Rogers asked to reappoint Cheryl Williams to the Board of Equalization as a regular
member to fill a three-year term expiring May 31,2027. Approved to move forward.
• Commissioners discussed the Washington State Association of Counties(WSAC)proposed
bylaws and shared concerns.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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R y Meatherlin, lCevin utty Sharon Trask,
Chair V ice-Chair Commission
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