HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/07/16 - Regular Board of Mason County Commissioners
Proceedings
Commission Chambers
411 N 5t6 St, Shelton, WA 98584
July 16, 2024
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance—Kell Rowen led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call—Present:Commissioner District 1 —Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2—
Kevin Shutty;Commissioner District 3—Sharon Trask.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 United State Bankruptcy Court sent in notice that Rite Aid entered an amended fmal order
authorizing and approving the conduct of store sales,with such sales to be free and clear
of liens,claims,and encumbrances.
4.1.2 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in the following:special occasion
application for White Barn Home&Garden,Harstine Island Women's Club,South of the
Sound Community Farm Land Trust,and Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group;and
cannabis discontinuation notice for Brand Management,Inc.
4.1.3 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sent in notice for Cushman Hydroelectric Project
extension of time request to file documentation of public access to Dry Creek Trail and a
revised recreation plan.
4.1.4 United State Bankruptcy Court sent in notice for Rite Aid to approve store closing sales,
with such sales to be free and clear of all liens,claims,and encumbrances.
4.1.5 Astound Broadband sent notice of rate adjustments.
4.1.6 Century Link sent notice for the Mason County Department of Emergency Management's
account regarding the plan to grandfather intrastate private line DS-1 and DS-3 services.
4.1.7 Economic Development Council of Mason County sent in the 2024 Quarter 2 report.
4.2 Cmmr.Neatherlin read the CJ Allen Day proclamation.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input
No citizen input.
6. Adoption of Agenda
Cmmr.Trask/Shutty moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried
unanimously. N-aye;S-aye;T-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes
Cmmr.Shutty/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the May 21 and June 4,2024 Regular
Meeting Minutes;June 17,2024 Special Meeting Minutes;and June 3 and June 10,2024
Briefing Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye;S-aye;T-aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda
8.1 Approval of Warrants and Treasurer Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant#8105282-8105685 $2,968,225.61
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant# 107013-107428 $ 923,560.06
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant#7008172-7008207 $1,216,248.76
Treasurer Electronic Remittance $ 465,434.78
8.2 Approval of the Summit Food Services amendment no.4 for inmate food services for an
increased rate of 5.2%and to extend the contract to February 1,2025.
8.3 Approval of funding for the Overwatch Medical Monitoring Device annual subscription fees.
8.4 Approval of the Olympic Health&Recovery Services(OHRS)Treatment Sales Tax contract
amendments for co-responder services for an additional$65,100 and to extend the contract to
December 31,2024 and for jail peer services for an additional$19,000 and to extend the
contract to December 31,2024.
8.5 Approval of the Olympic Health&Recovery Services Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
(LEAD)contract expansion in the amount of$497,814 and to extend the contract to June 30,
2025.
8.6 Approval for Public Works to enter into contract with Bear Creek Asphalting Paving,LLC for
the removal and replacement of the Eells Hill Transfer Station tipping floor in the amount of
$38,236.67.
8.7 Approval to purchase a new skid steer and necessary implements for the Solid Waste
Department from Pap6 Machinery off of the National Joint Powers Alliance(NJPA)
(Sourcewell)joint cooperative purchasing contract.
8.8 Approval for the Chair and/or Public Works Director to execute all related documents for the
Commerce Grant award for regional water and sewer upgrades allocating$192,500 to the North
Bay Facility Plan and$50,000 to the Beard's Cove water system improvements.
8.9 Approval for the Chair and/or Public Works Director to execute all related documents for the
Commerce Grant award for water valve-pipeline,intersection replacement project allocating
$99,910 to the Beard's Cove intersection improvement at Larsen and Larsen Lake Boulevard.
8.10 Approval to extend the Foothills Park&Friends of Foothills Dog Park Agreement an additional
two(2)years and support their updated title.
8.11 Approval of the Environmental Health Supervisor position at Range 33 on the Non-Represented
Salary Schedule.
8.12 Approval to nominate Kevin Shutty to the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Board of
Directors for a 3-year term expiring July 16,2027.
8.13 Approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday,August 13,2024 at 9:15 a.m.to consider
amendments to the Mason County Code relating to current building permit fee schedules.
8.14 Approval of the Washington State Healthcare Authority interagency agreement for the Reentry
Demonstration Initiative Project for the maximum amount of$2.25 million expiring July 31,
2028.
8.15 Approval for the Commission point of contact,Commissioner Shutty,to sign the Kroger Opioid
Settlement.
8.16 Approval of the Consolidated Homeless Grant(CHG)contract amendments with Crossroads
Housing for$484,480;Shelton Family Center for$458,035;and Quixote Communities for
$75131.
8.17 Approval of the Washington State Military Department FY22 Emergency Management
Performance Grant(EMPG)no.E25-042 for$51,120 expiring September 30,2024.
Cmmr.Shutty asked to remove item 8.12 for a separate vote.
Cmmr.Shutty/Trask moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.17 with the
removal of item 8.12 for separate vote. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye;S-aye;T-aye.
Item 8.12
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to nominate Kevin Shutty as a private citizen to
the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Board of Directors for a 3-year term expiring
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July 16,2027. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye;S-abstained;T-aye.
9. Other Business(Department Heads and Elected Officials)
Jennifer Beierle introduced Jamie Kuryllo,Grant Writer. Jamie provided a brief introduction
about her experience as a grant writer and is pleased to work in Mason County. Mark added that
Jennifer and Jamie will be meeting with all the department heads to discuss grant needs in the
near future.
Loretta Swanson,Public Works,provided a public service reminder that road crews are working
on projects throughout the County,and asked the public to be mindful of construction crews and
maintaining safety in work zones.
10. 9:25 a.m.Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time
Please see above options to provide public testimony. These options are available only while COVID-19 OPMA
meeting restrictions are in place.
10.1 Public Hearing to consider the ten(10)2023 Open Space applications as recommended by the
County Assessor and Community Development. Staff.Diane Zoren
Diane explained that the Open Space Taxation Act,enacted in 1970,allows property owners to
apply to have their open space,farm and agricultural,and timberlands valued at their current
use rather than their highest or best use. Ten applications were received for 2023 and have
been coordinated with the Assessor's Office and Community Development. These
applications are now before the Commissioners for consideration of approval for reduced tax
rates beginning in 2025.
Cmmr.Neatherlin opened the hearing up for public comment.
Tom Nelson,resident of Lacey,WA,explained that he owns property in the Skookum Creek
Drainage Area in Mason County,and through the assistance of Ciara Stiles,Assessor's Office,
he was able to apply for open space designation. Mr.Nelson explained that they own 11 acres,
which was purchased 20 years ago,and is used by family and friends for recreational purposes
and to enjoy nature. This has been a very valuable property educationally for middle school
students as well as University of Washington Master's Degree students during the salmon
spawning season in mid-November. Mr.Nelson noted that the creek that runs through his
property has about 95%of the chum salmon spawning grounds,and it is a marvel to watch this
every year. There are also old growth cedar and fir trees in this area,and he hopes to keep this
property in its current pristine condition. Sometimes events are hosted on the property to
allow the public to view salmon spawning as well. Mr.Nelson stated that his children and
grandchildren agree that they would like to keep this property as Open Space and hopes that
the Commissioners will consider approving his application.
Tris Ciliberti stated that she is one of the property owners in the Skokomish Farms area that is
asking that her property be designated as Open Space. She explained that she has been
working with Public Works and the Tribes on agreeing to a lease so this property can be part
of the Salmon Spawning Restoration Project that is currently being developed to assist with
flooding in the area. Ms.Ciliberti stated that the restoration project,however,has diminished
her property value by about 50%,and is asking for tax relief. Cmmr.Neatherlin explained that
the approval of her Open Space application will put her in a lower tax bracket for this property.
Cmmr.Shutty/Trask moved and seconded to approve the following 2023 Open Space
applications pursuant to the recommendations of the County Assessor and Community
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Development:Douglas and Kelly Palmer,parcel no. 12220-34-90340;David Whisnant,
parcel no.22018-33-00000;Tracy and Sharon Nelson,parcel no.22122-42-00000;Philip
VanZee parcels no.22317-75-90062 and 22317-75-90063;Casey and Molly Cerrentani,
parcel no.31930-23-90040;Claudiarose Martin,parcel no.32235-75-00020;Thomas and
Lorraine Nelson,parcel no.41932-12-00020;and Ciliberti Property Skokomish,LLC
parcel no.52112-41-50150. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye;T-aye.
11. Board's Calendar and Reports—The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past
week and announced their upcoming weekly meetings.
12. Adjournment—The meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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Cami Olson, ler f the Boar Rand Neatherli air
Kevm Shutty,Vice- air
Sharon Trask,Commissioner
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