HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/07/22 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of July 22,2024
Monday,July 22,2024
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 from
9:00 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Christopher Pinkston,Cabot Dow,and
Lindsey Smith were also in attendance.
10:30 A.M. Public Works—Loretta.Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mike Collins shared the Private Line Occupancy(PLO)permit application from Jeffrey
Sweeny for a proposed waterline underneath North Shore Road. Approved to move forward.
• Mike shared the PLO permit application from Ken and Tina Slater for a proposed residential
septic transport and waterline underneath Island Lake Drive. Approved to move forward.
• Mike shared the PLO permit application from Robert Flath c/o Prime Location and Situations,
LLC for a proposed residential underground water line to cross E Mason Lake Road to
provide water distribution to a two-party well on two separate parcels. Approved to move
forward.
• Mike shared the Franchise Agreement application for Pleasant Cove Water Association for
Public Works to construct,operate,and maintain the water system along North Shore Road
and Elfendahl Pass Road. A Public Hearing would be set for Tuesday,August 27,2024 at
9:15 a.m. Approved to move forward.
• Mike shared the application for reappointment to the Transportation Improvement Program
Citizen Advisory Panel(TIP-CAP)from Philip Wolff. Approved to move forward.
• Loretta discussed the temporary closure of the Eells Hill Transfer Station for the tipping floor
project from July 26—28,2024.
10:45 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• McKenzie Smith shared the 2025 MasonWebTV contract for continued streaming services.
The recommended budget is$20,000. Approved to move forward.
• John Taylor requested a Certificate of Appreciation be presented to Neil Jones who volunteers
to help upkeep Union Park. Approved to move forward.
• John discussed the replacement and repair of the existing float system at Latimer's Landing
and to replace the asphalt for the area surrounding the boat ramp and parking lot. The
estimate to replace floats is$220,000. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle shared American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)updates for remaining projects:
Beards Cove AC mainline replacement,Belfair sewer Log Yard Road and Romance Hill
extension design,Sheriff's Office command vehicle upfit,and Community Development
records archival imaging.
• Mary Ransier provided labor status updates. Two contracts were successfully done early.
There is one remaining contract to negotiate in 2024 for Woodworkers Corrections.
• Mary shared the NEOGOV Learn module that will allow for additional staff training and
track certifications for a total cost of$95,310. Approved to move forward.
• Mary requested to create an Executive Assistant position in Central Services to be assigned to
the County Administrator. Approved to move forward.
• Mark provided updates on Building 10—District Court and requested to go out to bid for the
Phase 2 remodel.
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Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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