HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/09/12 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North St" Street, Shelton, WA
September 12, 2017
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance—Chief Spurling led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call —Present: Commissioner District 1 - Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2 — Kevin
Shutty; Commissioner District 3 —Terri Drexler.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 Resident Karen Herr sent a letter regarding funds from the property tax levy.
4.1.2 Resident Karen Herr sent a letter regarding night staffing at the jail.
4.1.3 The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent an application for the Shelton
Rotary Club.
4.1.4 Washington State Department of Ecology sent a letter regarding Conditional Approval of
the Shoreline Master Program Update.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input — None
6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Neatherlin/Drexler moved and seconded to adopt the agenda
as published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes— August 28, 2017 Briefing Minutes
Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve the August 28, 2017 Briefing
Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda:
8.1 Approval of the January 2017 through December 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement for
Mason County's Community and Family Health Members.
Cmmr. Neatherl in/Drexler moved and seconded to approve action item 8.1. Motion
carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
9.1 Sheriff Casey Salisbury spoke about comments made at the September 5, 2017 meeting in
regards to the missing 2018 budget requests from the Sheriffs office.
9.2 Judge Victoria Meadows voiced concerns about contract negotiations and also comments
previously made by the Board at an earlier briefing.
9.3 Sheriff Casey Salisbury spoke again, this time about the current investigation and the help he
received from Jerry Hauth and the staff at Public Works. This assistance and use of equipment
saved the County a large sum of money.
10. 9:30 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time—
10.1 Public Hearing to adopt an ordinance establishing a 60 day notice of intent to adopt the
2016-2036 Comprehensive Plan Update. Staff: Paula Reeves(Ex.A)
Paula Reeves noted the update includes amendments to the 2005 Comprehensive Plan, the
Mason County Land Use Map, the county wide Planning Policies, and amendments to Mason
County Development Regulations.
Paula stated that Mason County has been working on the Comprehensive Plan alongside the
Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) since 2015. The PAC has held various work sessions
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and hearings to gain insight from the public an also sent out a public survey at the beginning
of 2017.
Cmmr. Drexler questioned why this hearing was necessary. Paula explained that this hearing
serves as a formal request to the Washington State Department of Commerce to begin
review of the plan so they can submit official feedback. It also serves as a notice to the
public to allow additional comments. Cmmr. Drexler then questioned how updates are done
once the plan is adopted. Paula said it could either be adopted by ordinance if there was a
need, or an annual update could be done.
Conelly Watson asked if the final Comprehensive Plan and maps would be available at the
Library. Paula said that they would be.
No public comment was received.
Cmmr. Drexler noted that though the mandatory items were the main focus, she looks
forward to working in depth to improve the vision of the County in 2018.
Cmmr. Neatherlin spoke about the need to add randomly located businesses within the next
update.
Cmmr. Shutty thanked the Planning Advisory Commission for their time.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Drexler moved and seconded to adopt an ordinance
establishing a 60 day notice of intent to adopt the 2016-2036 Comprehensive
Plan Update. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
10.2 Public Hearing to consider the change of control transaction for the required notice for the
Wave Holdco franchise agreement.
Staff: Loretta Swanson
Loretta Swanson noted that under Mason County Code and Federal Communications
Commission regulations, the Board needs to consent to a change in ownership. She added
that the County must feel comfortable with the financial, technical and organizational
capabilities of the new owner.
Cmmr. Drexler asked a representative from WAVE what changes will occur. He said that no
organizational or branding changes will be made. He added that WAVE service areas will see
an increase in their internet speed with this change.
No public comment received.
Cmmr. Neatherlin asked to continue the hearing for two weeks until more information could
be received. He said that his district has had some issues with WAVE so he would like to
have more discussion.
Loretta said that the question on the table isn't about service, but instead is whether the
transfer of ownership is acceptable. She stated that if services issues are being reported, that
can be discussed under the current franchise agreement.
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Cmmr. Neatherlin moved to table the hearing for two weeks until September 26,
2017. No second was made.
Loretta offered to speak to WAVE legal department and see if pushing the hearing out would
be problematic. Cmmr. Shutty asked to have a break while she called.
Break 10:03-10:11
Loretta said WAVE is trying to wrap everything up by the end of September, so if the hearing
was continued until September 26th it would be acceptable. She mentioned that the transfer
of ownership does not deal with the issues brought forward by Cmmr. Neatherlin, adding
that the legal team from WAVE would be happy to meet with him over any service concerns.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Drexler moved and seconded to continue the hearing until
September 26, 2017. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye.
Cmmr. Drexler asked to go on record noting that she does not have an issue with the
transfer.
Cmmr. Shutty said he was prepared to vote in favor of the transfer, and is agreeing to
continue the hearing on the grounds that service related issues are discussed at the
September 18, 2017 briefing.
11. Board's Reports and Calendar -The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past week
and announced their upcoming weekly meetings.
12. Adjournment—The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY gair
WASHINGTON
M li a D wry, Clerk the Board Kevin Sh
Terri Drexler, Commissioner
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
Ex.A
ORDINANCE NUMBER
An Ordinance issuing a 6o Day Notice of Intent to Adopt the 2016-2036
Mason County Comprehensive Plan Update including amendments to
the 2005 Comprehensive Plan and the Mason County Land Use Map;
amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; and amendments to
Mason County Development Regulations as required by Washington
State Law.
An Ordinance of the Mason County Board of Commissioners("Commissioners") issuing a
6o Day Notice Intent to Adopt the 2oi6-2036 Mason County Comprehensive Plan Update
on or near November 14t", 2017.
N 'licrcas Mason County is required by the Growth Management Act(GMA), RCW
36.7oA.130, to conduct a periodic review and update of its comprehensive plan and
development regulations to ensure consistency with updated state laws and population
and employment projections,
NVltcrcas work on the 2o16-2o36 Update began in 2o15, and included discussions with
the City of Shelton on updated population and employment forecasts, as well as the
Squaxin Island Tribal Nation, Skokomish Tribal Nation, the communities of Allyn and
Belfair, state, regional, and local partners, and the general public;
NVhcrcas the update process included identification of new state laws that the
Comprehensive Plan and development regulations must comply with; and the conduct
of a public review, comment period, and hearing before the Planning Commission and
Board of County Commissioners ("Board")to help the County determine the scope and
workplan for the 2o16-2036 Update;
N,Vlicrcas the Planning Office and the Planning Commission held numerous public work
sessions and community meetings over the past 2 years taking public input on various
Comprehensive Plan elements, proposed code amendments, and
other aspects of the 2o16 Update as well as conducting an extensive public outreach
survey in 2017 to ensure incorporation of updated public priorities,
VNIlicrcas based on significant input from the Planning Commission and the public,
Mason County developed and then released the 2o16-2o36 Comprehensive Plan
Update proposal for public review beginning in early April of 20171
NVIiercas the Board met on June 21st, 2017 and will meet again on September z7t", 2017
jointly with the Planning Commission to consider the Planning Commission's
recommendations, and directing that the County hold an additional public comment
period, focusing primarily on specific changes to the original proposal as recommended
by the Planning Commission;
Whereas, per RCW 36.7oA.13o(5)(b),this periodic update was to be completed by June
30, 2016;
MVhereas,the Commissioners find that it is in the public interest to adopt the updated
Comprehensive Plan as described above;
NONV THEREFORE, l3E IT HEREBY ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of
Mason County that:
A 6o Day Notice of Intent to adopt the 2oi6-z036 Mason County Comprehensive Plan is
hereby approved and will be transferred to Washington State Department of Commerce
initiating their formal review with a target adoption date of November 13, zo17.
DATED this day of ` F 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Cl rl< e Board &f Kevin Shutty,,Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Terri Je4F&ys, (:o-rnlnissioner
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Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA ,'.r
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Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
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Department of Commerce
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Notice of Proposed Amendment
60-Day Review Prior to Adoption
Indicate one (or both, if applicable):
® Comprehensive Plan Amendment
® Development Regulation Amendment
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the following jurisdiction provides notice of a proposed
comprehensive plan amendment and/or development regulation amendment under the
Growth Management Act.
(If needed, you may expand this form and the fields below, but please try to keep the
entire form under two pages in length.)
Jurisdiction: Mason County, Community Development
Mailing Address:
411 N. 511 Street, Shelton, WA 98584
Date: August 9, 2013
Contact Name: Paula Reeves
Title/Position: Planning Manager
Phone Number: 360.427.9670, x 286
E-mail Address: Pau laR@Co.Mason.WA.US
Brief Description of the Update of the Mason County 2016-2036
Proposed/Draft Amendment: Comprehensive Plan
(40 words or less)
Public Hearing Date: 2,d Joint Mason County Board of County
Commissioners and Planning Commission Meeting:
September 27, 2017
Numerous Public Hearings since 2015 — See Mason
County Public Website:
http://www.co.mason.wa.us/communitV-
services/planning/2036-comp-plan-update/index.php
Proposed Adoption Date: November 13, 2017
REQUIRED: Attach or include a copy the proposed amendment text.
Rev 09/2011