HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/07/01 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of July 1,2024
Monday,July 1,2024
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 9:20 a.m. Michael Dorcy,Tim Whitehead,and Nichole Wilston
else were also in attendance.
9:30 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.
10:30 A.M. Sheriff's Office—Chief Kevin Hanson
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Chief Hanson shared the Summit Food Services contract renewal for a 5.2%increase for
inmate food services. Approved to move forward.
• Chief Hanson discussed the Overwatch medical monitoring device that will monitor critical
health functions for inmates who need close health monitoring. Risk Pool offered to pay the
initial investment of$15,813.72. Annual subscription fees are$8,250 and may be covered by
Risk Pool's risk reduction program if funds are available. Approved to move forward.
10:35 A.M. Public Health—David Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• David shared the Public Health Infrastructure Grant(PHIG)in the amount of$200,000.
Public Health negotiated its use for improvements to the building and employee workspaces
as well as the addition of an additional help Clerical position. Approved to move forward.
• David shared that the intent to apply for jail reentry was approved and the County can
anticipate about$2.25 million coming for that program.
• Melissa Casey discussed 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. Approved to move forward.
• Melissa shared the OHRS Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion(LEAD)Program expansion
in the amount of$497,814 and to extend the contract to June 30,2025. Approved to move
forward.
10:40 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Richard Dickinson discussed the 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. Approved to move forward.
• Richard requested the purchase of a new skid steer and necessary implements for the Solid
Waste Department from Papd Machinery off of NJPA(Sourcewell)joint cooperative
purchasing contract in the amount of$137,206.43. Approved to move forward.
• Richard shared the Commerce Grant award for regional water and sewer utility upgrades;the
net grant award will be$242,500. The scope of work for this grant includes allocating
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$192,500 to the North Bay Facility Plan and$50,000 to the Beard's Cove water system
improvements. Approved to move forward.
• Richard also shared the Commerce Grant award for the water valve-pipeline,intersection
replacement project;the net grant award will be$99,910. This will be used for the
intersection of Larson Lake Road and Larson Boulevard which has experienced recurring
pipeline and valve failures,significantly impacting both the water distribution system and
necessitating road repairs. Approved to move forward.
10:50 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• John Taylor requested to extend the Foothills Park&Friends of Foothills Dog Park
Agreement an additional two(2)years and support their updated title. Approved to move
forward.
• Diane Zoren requested to add the Revize website redesign contract to the next day's agenda.
Approved to move forward.
• Cmmr.Shutty requested a proclamation to recognize CJ Allen's remarkable achievements and
his participation in the 2024 Olympic Games. Approved to move forward.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RarAy NeathNZ4 Kevin Shutty, Sh Tonar�rask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commission
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