HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/07/15 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of July 15,2024
Monday,July 15,2024
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
from 9:00 a.m.to 9:15 a.m. Mark Neary,Tim Whitehead,and Nichole Wilston were also in
attendance.
9:15 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in closed session for labor negotiation from
9:15 a.m.to 10:15 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Christopher Pinkston,Cabot Dow,and
Lindsey Smith were also in attendance.
10:15 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.1100)(Q)Performance of a Public Employee
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for performance of a
public employee from 10:15 a.m.to 10:45 a.m. Mark Neary was also in attendance.
10:45 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Loretta Swanson stated that the Transportation Improvement Program Citizen Advisory Panel
(TIP-CAP)met at North Mason voice and there were approximately 30 attendees.
• Loretta provided an update on the Commerce Grant for the Bremerton-Mason County Sewer
Expansion Project. An outline of tasks and timelines were shared. Commerce needs all
agreements executed by year end.
10:50 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Jennifer Beierle shared the American Rescue Plan Act contract amendment with North Mason
Fire District.Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle presented the June 2024 Financial Report. Current Expense revenues
$23,936,238 at 54%;Treasurer receipts$16,828,420 at 58%;and Current Expense
expenditures$22,787,445 at 43%. Six-year specific revenue streams:Community
Development$1,610,349;Detention and Correction$8,114;Current Expense property tax
$6,098,619;Road Diversion property tax$627,821;County Road property tax$6,122,091;
Current Expense sales tax$4,552,191;Criminal Justice tax$994,241;Rural Sales and Use
$552,409;Homelessness prevention filings$272,244;Lodging tax$455,332;and Real Estate
Excise Tax(BEET) 1 and 2$745,574 each. Total collected revenue$4,552,190.98;revenue
budgeted$9.2 million;and projected end of year revenue$9,668,437.98. Current Expense
cash$29,027,897. Special Fund cash$66,241,602. Motor Pool expenditure$746,744 at
38.58%. Special and Other Funds revenue$32,630,057 at 51%and Special and Other Funds
expenditure$23,712,884 at 32%. Total County debt at end of May$15,699,425. Remaining
County debt capacity as of May 27,2024$203,161,663.
• Jennifer presented the sub-recipient amendment with Community Action Council of Lewis,
Mason and Thurston Counties to extend the Public Services Washington State Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG)contract for an additional year to June 30,2025,for a total
award of$103,000,for a total not to exceed$308,000. Approved to move forward.
Tuesday,July 16,2024
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10:00 A.M. Commissioner's Office Reorganization Workshop
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance.
• Mary Ransier presented a synopsis of the feedback received from Commissioners and staff.
MACECOM would not be a viable option for the Department of Emergency Management
(DEM),the Sheriff's Office may be another option. IT needs a manager and additional staff.
Facilities could use an administrative position. The County Administrator needs an Executive
Assistant position. Cmmr.Neatherlin suggested a working manager for Parks and Trails and
IT as well as an additional staff person. Cmmr. Shutty shared concerns around the Union if
DEM is moved and suggested housing DEM under the County Administrator until more
discussion can be had with MACECOM. Cmmr.Trask suggested converting the Central
Services Manager position to an Administrative Services Manager. The Budget Manager
should report directly to the County Administrator. Diane added that Parks and Trails needs
an additional staff person,and the extra help budget could remain at$30,000. Mark shared
the benefits of an Executive Assistant position. Cmmr. Shutty suggested a combined
Facilities and Parks and Trails manager.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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dy eatherlin, Ke in Shutty, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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