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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/08/10 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street, Shelton,WA Week of August 10,2015 9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon met in Closed Session from 9:00 a.m.to 9:30 a.m. with Biff Kenny and Frank Pinter for a Tabor discussion. 9:30 A.M. Indigent Defense—Susan Sergojan Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance. ® As requested by the Board,a letter was submitted from the Office of Public Defense regarding the Public Defense Case Weighting Policy for the update of the Public Defense Ordinances for Superior,District and Juvenile Courts. There was discussion of the proposed updated ordinances. Susan explained her criteria she used for the proposed changes and how she counts cases. Request that Standard 2: Compensation language be changed and to not include"in parity with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys... " It was suggested to request a review from the Deputy Director of WA State Office of Public Defense. 10:00 A.M. Support Services—Bill Kenny Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance. ® Public Health request for amendment to the Coordinated Prevention Grant for an additional $8,247 for the solid waste program.Debbie Riley spoke about this item. DOE said they have extra money and asked if they would be able to accept it. Public Health requests to be allowed to accept this additional funding. It will be offsetting the County contribution of approximately $10,000. The Board is acceptable of this. ® Debbie reported that Ben Shank has resigned. ® Non Discrimination Agreement: Dawn Twiddy spoke about this agreement and said it was originally due April 30,2015. The Board agreed to add this to tomorrow's agenda. ® Response to ER&R Finding. Frank Pinter thanked Melissa,Cyndi,Jennifer,ER&R and Roads teams for all the work that went into putting together this proposal. Frank then reviewed the proposed letter to resolve the dispute. Melissa McFadden talked about ER&R cash flow. Frank spoke about setting the fund balance. He will have a briefing on Monday with a hearing date. Cmrnr.Jeffreys brought up the bond release on the timber contract. Frank will check with Jeff on the status. ® Sheldon told the Board that he asked the Parks Manager to find out how much land the County owns on Squaxin Island. Jeff Vrabel will get back to him with the information. 10:30 A.M. BREAK 10:35 A.M. Public Works-Brian Matthews&Melissa McFadden Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance Utilities&Waste Management-. ® 2014 Washington State Department of Ecology Compliance Awards: Brian Matthews spoke about a proposed news release regarding Rustlewood Treatment plant 2014 Outstanding Performance Award and told the Board that Marty Grabill is the plant's primary operator. The Board authorized this news release for the August 18 agenda. Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes August 10,2015 ® Request a hearing be set for September 8,2015 to receive public comment on A Private Line Occupancy Pen-nit for lines near address number 12680 Shelton Matlock Road in Shelton, Washington for Mr. Randall Reeve. The Board authorized this to move forward. 11:00 A.M. Interview of Board of Equalization Applicant: The Board interviewed Gene Currier. 11:15 A.M. Probation Services— Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance Jun Madsen spoke about the BECCA grant and CASA(Court Appointed Special Applicant) Programs grants. The Board agreed to move this item forward. 11:30 A.M. Department of Community Development— Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance Barbara Adkins explained the proposed changes to Title 14. The Board agreed that cannabis is excluded as it is regulated in a different chapter. The Commissioners discussed small wording changes and then decided that they are good with moving it forward to the August 18 agenda. Cmmr.Neatherlin explained that Agriculture is one category and everyone else is another. Barbara Adkins said it only applies to buildings and not zoning. Respectfully submitted, Julie Almanzor,Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Randy Neatherlin Tim Sheldon Terri Jeffreys Chair Commissioner Commissioner BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of August 10,2015 9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon met in Closed Session from 9:00 a.m.to 9:30 a.m. with Bi11Kenny and Frank Pinter for a labor discussion. 9:30 A.M. Indigent Defense—Susan Sergojan Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance. ® As requested by the Board,a letter was submitted fi-om the Office of Public Defense regarding the Public Defense Case Weighting Policy for the update of the Public Defense Ordinances for Superior,District and Juvenile Courts. There was discussion of the proposed updated ordinances. Susan explained her criteria she used for the proposed changes and how she counts cases. Request that Standard 2: Compensation language be changed and to not include"in parity with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys... " It was suggested to request a review from the Deputy Director of WA State Office of Public Defense. 10:00 A.M. Support Services—Bill Kenny Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance. ® Public Health request for amendment to the Coordinated Prevention Grant for an additional $8,247 for the solid waste program. Debbie Riley spoke about this item. DOE said they have extra money and asked if they would be able to accept it. Public Health requests to be allowed to accept this additional funding. It will be offsetting the County contribution of approximately $10,000. The Board is acceptable of this. ® Debbie reported that Ben Shank has resigned. ® Non Discrimination Agreement: Dawn Twiddy spoke about this agreement and said it was originally due April 30,2015. The Board agreed to add this to tomorrow's agenda. ® Response to ER&R Finding. Frank Pinter thanked Melissa, Cyndi,Jennifer,ER&R and Roads teams for all the work that went into putting together this proposal. Frank then reviewed the proposed letter to resolve the dispute. Melissa McFadden talked about ER&R cash flow. Frank spoke about setting the fund balance. He will have a briefing on Monday with a hearing date. Cmmr. Jeffreys brought up the bond release on the timber contract. Frank will check with Jeff on the status. ® Sheldon told the Board that he asked the Parks Manager to find out how much land the County owns on Squaxin Island. Jeff Vrabel will get back to him with the information. 10:30 A.M. BREAK 10:35 A.M. Public Works-Brian Matthews&Melissa McFadden Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance Utilities&Waste Management-. ® 2014 Washington State Department of Ecology Compliance Awards: Brian Matthews spoke about a proposed news release regarding Rustlewood Treatment plant 2014 Outstanding Performance Award and told the Board that Marry Grabill is the plant's primary operator. The Board authorized this news release for the August 18 agenda. Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes August 10,2015 ® Request a hearing be set for September 8,2015 to receive public comment on A Private Line Occupancy Permit for lines near address number 12680 Shelton Matlock Road in Shelton, Washington for Mr. Randall Reeve. The Board authorized this to move forward. 11:00 A.M. Interview of Board of Equalization Applicant: The Board interviewed Gene Currier. 11:15 A.M. Probation Services— Cominissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance Jim Madsen spoke about the BECCA grant and CASA(Court Appointed Special Applicant) Programs grants. The Board agreed to move this item forward. 11:30 A.M. Department of Community Development— Commissioners Neatherlin,Jeffreys and Sheldon were in attendance Barbara Adkins explained the proposed changes to Title 14. The Board agreed that cannabis is excluded as it is regulated in a different chapter. The Commissioners discussed small wording changes and then decided that they are good with moving it forward to the August 18 agenda. Cmmr.Neatherlin explained that Agriculture is one category and everyone else is another. Barbara Adkins said it only applies to buildings and not zoning. Respectfully submitted, Julie Almanzor,Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A � 1 P R n y Neatherlin Tim Sheldon Terri Jeffryyq Chair Commissioner Commissioner