HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/08/03 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMJSSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Charnbers, 411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Monday,August 3,2015
9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30,110 (1) (a)To consider matters affecting national security
Commissioners Neatherlin, Jeffi-eys and Sheldon met with Ross McDowell in Executive Session
from 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.to discuss a matter affecting national security.
9:15 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter&Diane Zoren
Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance.
® One application received from the Board of Equalization from Gene Currier. The Board would
like to schedule an interview to meet the applicant.
® Cmmr.Neatherlin made recommendations for listing of Surplus Properties,
Diane Zoren reported she has met with Deputy Duggan regardhng the County's Boating Ordinance
which is very outdated. The recormnendation is for staff to meet in September to draft an updated
ordinance that will address the concerns that have been voiced pertaining to property damage from
wave action and other updates that are necessary to meet current regulations,
® Request for letter of support fi-om EDC for the Mason County PUD No. 3 feasibility study grant
application regarding the proposed Mason County Business Development Center. Cmmr. Sheldon
voiced concern with the proposal. Lynn Longan explained they will explore all options for the
PUD 3 building that is vacant on Cota Street, The Board approved placing the letter on the
agenda.
® Cnnmr. Jeffreys provided an update on Mason Matters.
® Request from Shelton Chamber of Commerce to be included it the discussion of how to spend the
$500,000 state appropriation. The Cormmissioners are good with this request and asked that the
next meeting be scheduled in September. Cnunr. Sheldon brought up trying to identify an
infrastructure project that would improve truck access. It was suggested that the County Engineer
meet with the City Engineer and explore this idea,
® Cmmr, Jeffreys explained that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is recommending to change
course for promoting small events/festival and to go out for an RFP for one vendor and we need to
fill a generator position.
Discussion of release of bond for Murphy Company Logging contract. Cmmr. Sheldon
questioned the reforestation clause in the contract and Jeff Vrabel will check on that.
® Frank Pinter stated he will brief next week on the solution to the ER&R SAO finding.
® Frank brought up an issue that has come in the 2016 process regarding the proposed 2%across-
the-board increase that applies to the indigent defense attorneys however the deputy prosecuting
attorney's CBA does not have this 2%increase and there is always discussion that these two
groups of employees should have salary parity.
—9:r5 A.M. lndigeirt Defense Susan Sergojan-canceled
10:15 A.M. BREAK
10:30 A.M. Department of Conununity Development—Barbara Adkins
Commissioners Neatherlin, Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance.
® Approval to use the MRSC Consultant Roster for Building Department Services. Three proposals
have been received and Ms. Adkins requested permission to select all three vendors and contract
as necessary. The proposals are from CodePros,Allyn, WA;Eagle Eye, Tacoma, WA; and
Townzen&Associates, Tumwater, WA. The Board moving this forward to an agenda.
Ms.Adkins requested input horn the Commissioners on revisions they would like in the Title 14
code amendments for work not requiring a permit. There was discussion of allowable zones, size
and height,There was also discussion of what will be required of the applicant.
Commissioner Sheldon left the briefing.
Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes
August 3,2015
11:30 A.M. Solid Waste Advisory Board Interviews
Commissioners Neatherlin and Jeffreys interviewed the two applicants for the Solid Waste
Advisory Board: Adrienne Amar and Cheryl Williams. Cmmr. Sheldon was absent.
Commissioner Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin and Jeffreys were in attendance. Commissioner Sheldon was absent.
Commissioners Neatherlin and Jeffreys agreed to make the SWAC appointments on
tomorrow's agenda and appoint both Adrienne and Cheryl.
Cmmr.Neatherlin commended Erika for her customer service and recognized her help at
last week's Commission meeting and helping to seat the public.
Cmmr Jeffreys asked if there is a way to avoid the scale lines at the transfer station in
order to drop off the recycling. Erika stated she and Brian Matthews have been
discussing this and are working on a couple of scenarios on how to improve the service.
® Erika brought up the scales at the transfer station.
® Erika then talked about the L&I training program and will follow up with Bill Kenny
upon his return from vacation.
Cnnnr.Neatherlin brought up the process to follow during a public hearing.
The briefing adjourned at 12:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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a4y Neather in Tun Sheldon Terri Jef,
Chair Commissioner Connnissioner