HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/03/24 - Regular (2) BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERSF PROCEEDINGS
April 7, 2015
1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order n19:O2a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance—lack Johnson led the flag salute.
3. Ru|| Call— Present: Commissioner District 1 - Randy NeatheMin; Commissioner District 2—Tim
Sheldon; Commissioner District 3 —Terri Jeffreys.
4. Co rrespnndence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 Tom Davis submitted an application for the Hood Canal Coordinating Council Citizen Advisory
Group. `
4.1.2 Liquor Control Board sent special occasion license applications for North Mason Rotary Club
and Mason County Senior Activities Association, n Liquor license application for]R's Hideaway
and a change of information for Seattle Inceptive Group.
4.1.3 The Port of Shelton submitted a letter regarding requests for annexation and Comprehensive
Plan Amendment Initiation.
42 Cmmr. Jeffreys read the News Release re: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Membership.
4.3 Chair Neothedin read the News Release re: Mason County Civil Service Commission Vacancy.
4.4 Melissa McFadden read public notice re: Application of Herbicides. Staff: Melissa McFadden
4.5 Vicki Kirkpatrick read the News Release re: Mason County Public Health Week. Public Health
week will be April 6'12. Vicki introduced Ali Pedine.
4.6 A|| Pedine read the Proclamation re: National Public Health Week&Public Health Month in
Mason County.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input—
S.1 Jack Johnson from Be|fo|r passed out information regarding what he is speaking about
including an email thread regarding Department of Community Development (DCD). He spoke
about situation pertaining to his daughter's parcel 12220-33'00228. He alleges DCD is preventing
them from building a house on the site proposed.
Cnnmr. Nanther|in said this brings up and issue regarding the hearing examiner. He stated that
' people are required to pay thousands of dollars to appeal so he suggested considering a citizen's
appeal organization.
5.2 Patrick O'Neal spoke about the drug and crime problems in the Mason County. He said there
has been one overdose from tar heroin in the last week in addition to other incidents. Ha said he
owns deeded land onaCounty maintained road but claims he was told his location iso gray area.
He stated it's not gray area and nsihanatad he owns land in Mason County and pays taxes to
Mason County so he would like Mason County deputies to respond when he calls. Ha also spoke
about how his house has been burglarized. He said something needs to be done about the drugs
and crime problems in Mason County. He said there isno reason to have Un stock pile your house
with guns to guard your own property and never leave due to fear of being burglarized. He asks
the Commission to open their hearts and give the Sheriffs office what they need to do their job.
Heis very disappointed about the lack of control of crime and lack ofsupport.
Cnnmr. Neather|in said he has increased the Sheriffs budget and number of deputies by huge
margin. He said that esa County, more conversations will be needed bo find out what todonext.
It will take the citizen's assistance as there may have to be some kind of tax increase.
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Mr. O'Neal suggested that anyone who aver been a victim wouldn't mind paying a little more in
taxes. He said neighborhood watches don't work because of lack ofdeputies. He said all of this
just doesn't make sense. He said when he was growing up people were held accountable for their
actions. He told the Board that he visited the Courts the other day to see what happens and
stated the defendants get a slap on the hands. Ha urges the Board to assist in making the
criminals accountable.
Cmnnr. Sheldon stated that Washington State has the highest burglary rate in the Country. He is
not proud of that.
Cmrnr. Nen[her|in reiterated that we need to find a way to pay for increases.
6. Adoption of Agenda ' Cmmmmr. Sheldon/Jeffreysmoved and seconded to adopt the agenda as
published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; 3-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes— March 9 & 16, 2015 briefing minutes and March 24, 2015 regular meeting
minutes.
Jeffreys/Sheldon moved and seconded to approve the March 9 and 16, 2015 briefing
minutes and March 24, 2015 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. N~
aye; S_aye; ]~aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda�
8.1 Approval of the resolution rescinding Resolution 88-09 affecting the operating hours of the Mason
County Assessor, Auditor and Treasurer's offices. These offices shall remain open during the
lunch hour. Resolution 12-15 (Exhibit A0
8.2 Approval of Warrants:
' Claims Clearing Fund VVanont#n 8021141-8021513 $605,986.42
Salary Clearing Fund VVarnnnt#n 7000932-7000957 $403,585.30
Direct Deposit Fund VVornant#s 20939'21320 $597/652.03
fora total of$1,6O7,323.75
Claims Clearing YTDtotal $9,706,401.02
Salary Clearing YTDtotal $4,142,303.73
Direct Deposit YTDTotal ¢4,152,421.05
8.3 Approval of the Interlocal Drug Task Force Agreement between the Counties of Kitsap, Pierce
and Mason and the Cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Shelton and
the Washington State Patrol and Naval Criminal Investigative Service for the period of July 1,
' 2U15to June 3U, 2O18. The intent of this agreement isto centralize supervision and enhance
the efforts of the law enforcement agencies to combat controlled substance trafficking.
8.4 Approval for the Board to authorize Public Works to purchase, off the Washington State contract
number 14393, partition panels from Washington State Correctional Industries. These panels
will match the existing partitions that were also purchased from Corrections Industries. The
total cost is estimated to be $7,955.04.
8.5 Approval for the Board to authorize Public Works to use the 2015 Letters of Interest list for
Construction Project Inspectors and Construction Material Testing services and enter into
agreements. These services are needed for projects scheduled for the upcoming construction
season.
8.6 Approval of the resolution for County Road Project 2UOO, Carman Road; authorizing the Chair tm
sign all pertinent documents na|obsd to the project and allowing the Public Works County
Engineer 10 advertise, set bid dotes/times, and award contract. The contract will beannounced
during 3 regular meeting Qfthe Board. ReSDIUMOVI 13-1.5 (EXhihit B)
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0.7 Approval of the amendment to the Utility Easement Agreement between Mason County and
Hood Canal Communications, changing the easement from 6 feet to 20 feet on parcel number
22127-51-O0067in the Rust|ewmodCommunity.
8.8 Approval of amendment I to the DSHS Contract number 1363-74807 extending the ending date
to June 30, 2016. This amendment provides $2,000.00 in funding for the Work First-Children
with Special Needs Program and requires no matching funds. The funding has been budgeted
for the 2O15year.
8.9 Approval to make the following appointments to the Hood Canal Coordinating Council advisory
groups: Tom Davis and Lee Swoboda to the Citizen Advisory Group and Evan Bauder and Mindi
Harlow to the Technical Advisory Group.
8.10Approva| of the Veterans Assistance Fund applications for: Food $300.00; Utilities $1699.40 and
Housing $567.00 for a total of$2,566.40 as recommended by the Veterans Service Office,
8.11 Approval for the Board h) authorize the County Engineer to execute the Adnpt-ArRoad
Agreement 2537TIMBE, between Mason County and Timberlake Clean-up Crew that allow the
crew to maintain litter control along Timberlake Drive and other roads in the Timberlake
Community, asa member of the Adopt-A-Ruadprogram.
8.12Approva| of the 2015 contract with Shelton High School Students Against Destructive Decisions
(5ADD). The mission ofSADD is to provide students with the best prevention tools possible to
deal with issues of underage drinking, other drugs, risky and impaired driving and other
destructive decisions. SADD Club will meet the objectives and results to the satisfaction of
Mason County Public Health and Human Services and the cost shall not exceed $6,000.00
Cmmmmr. Sheldon/Jeffreysmoved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 tbrough8.12
with the exception of item 8.3which has been removed for a separate vote. Motion
carried unanimously. N~aye; S-aye;J-aye.
Ihem8.3 Approval of the Interlocal Drug Task Force Agreement between the Counties of Kitsap,
Pierce and Mason and the Cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Shelton and
the Washington State Patrol and Naval Criminal Investigative Service for the period of July 1, 2015 to
June 3O, Z018. The intent of this agreement is to centralize supervision and enhance the efforts of
the law enforcement agencies to combat controlled substance trafficking.
Undershariff Barrett apologized to Mr. O'Neal on behalf ofthe Sheriff'; office and said ever/one feels
the same frustration. He said the Board has mode great strides at restoring the cuts from the
recession and they have two deputies in the academy now. The Undersheriff clarified what VVestNET
is and what they do. He said VVestNETio an outstanding group although they focus on larger
organizations. Undershari|T Barrett stated that they have formed their own team so they could have
a more rapid response. He said if staffing levels were higher they would like to have a staff member
more involved with WestNET but it's not in their interest to take someone out of their unit to work for
them at this time but they will continue to look toward the future to make that happen and will
. continue tn assist in any way then can. He added that he believes it's a viable contract and he
hopes this item will pass. He said he would like to speak with Mr. and Mrs. O'Neal after the meeting.
Cmmr. Neothedin thanked Undeusherify Barrett for explaining VVestNET. He stated he agrees that
having Sheriff's staff leaving the area now is not o good idea.
Cmmr. Sheldon thanked UndershoriffBarrett.
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cmmr. Jeffreys/Sheldon moved and seconded to approve action items 8.3 the Xntarlocal
Drug Task Force Agreernent between the Counties of Kitsap, Pierce and Mason and Urge
Cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Shelton and the
Washington State Patrol and Naval Criminal Investigative Service for the period of 3uly 1,
2015 to June 30, 2018. The intent of this agreement is to centralize supervision and
enhance the efforts of the law enforcement agencies to combat controlled substance
trafficking Motion carried unanimously® N-aye; S-aye®3-aye.
9. Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time—There were no public hearings.
10. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials) —
10-1 Debbie Riley introduced Jess Mosley. Jess is the solid waste contact although he plans to
retire at the end of October. She explained some of Mr. Mosely's duties and added that has also
been responsible for the County Golf Team each year.
10.2 Undersheriff Barrett spoke about outsourcing. He said they don't like to operate at high
capacity due to safety concerns. He said it is their hope to allow the Court to use incarceration as
it is intended, Undersheriff Barrett also commented on a complaint made at a Commission
meeting a couple of weeks ago. He stated the portrayal was an unfair characterization and
misrepresentation and wanted to clarify.
Cmmr. Jeffreys stated that there always are two sides to every story.
Undersheriff Barrett agrees and stated that is why he wanted to comment on it today.
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 10:15 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUN TY, WASHING TOIL!
BOARD OF VAASOM CGUU N''` INGS
April 7, 2015 0 PAQr-
Randy Neatherlin, Chair
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ATTEST: Tim Sheldon, Commissioner
QCr)k of the Board Terri Jeffreys, ssioner
Exhibit A
RESOLUTION NO
RESCINDMG RESOLUTION 88-09
lv'fASON COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICY
CHAPTER 4.1 WORKING HOURS AND
CHAPTER 4.6.BREAKS AND MEALS
WHEREAS,the Mason-County Board of County Commissioners holds the well being and.safety of its
employees in the highest regard,
WHEREAS,pursuant to RCW 36.16.100,All county and preeinct offices shall.be kept open for the.
transaction of_business during such.days and hours as the board of county commissioners shall by resolution
prescribe;
WHEREAS,Resolution 88-09 allowed the Mason County Assessor,Auditor and Treasurer to close their,
uring the normal moil:week to provide e.inpl.oyees with the required unpaid ltu1c11 period. Thisoffices to the public d
closure was necessary due econgn�ic conditions that resulted in a reduction iir staffing.levels:
WHEREAS,staffuig schedules.have been restructured.and the above r entioned offices are able to open
their offices during the lunch,hour;.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE-SOLVED,the Board of County Commissioners rescinds Resolution:88-09
and the Mason County Assessor, Auditor and Treasurer sltalI keep'iheir offices open during the lunch.hour.
Dated this 7`1'day of April,2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS:SIONERS
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Randy Neatherlin;Chair
Terri Jeffrey r, mmi 'sioner
Tim Sheldon,Commissioner
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Julie"Almanzor,Clerk of the Board _
I...'PI2{3E1� aS TO FORK.
Tim.Wh:itehez `Ch of Civil Deputy Prosecutor
Exhibit B
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CONJU,MSSIONERS R ESOLUTION NO:
COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO, 2000
WHEREAS,on Mason County Road No,098W,known locally as Wage Car an Road North
, �a
and niore specifically]ocated in Sec 15,T.20,T14,R.4 W 17VIVI,2-t approXjr0 t0y, rhile post 0,60 to
61KO; work defined as"construction"iin the WARS Manual,Page 11-63,et sea, is determined to be
necessary and proper, and,
WHERE,AS,dais projectis identified on the officially adopted 2015 to 2020 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program 2nd as 04 on the officially adopted Annual Construction
Program
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
that it is their intention to:
lip-move the existing undersized Likes Creek culvert with a larger culvert to enable fish
passage under the county roadway.
SAID WORK is to be perfornied by Contract and/or:Count-v Forces in accordance with Washington
State Stardard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction as adopted by Mason County
(RC-V5i 36.77.020 and/or RCW 36.77,065 and,WAC 136-18).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the described County Road Project is necessary an
proper,and the estimated costs of said projectare herewfth set out os follows:
Engineering-,. $40,000
Right of way $10,000
Construction $160,,000
The County Road project herein described in HEREBY DECLARED to be a public necessity,and
the County Road Engineer is HEREBY ORDERED AND AUTHORIZED to report and proceed
thereon as bylaw,provided and in accordance with RC 36.75.050,36.80.080 and 36.80.070,
ADOPTED this 7`1 day of A ril 2015.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,'WASHINGTON
Randy Neatherlin,Chair
ATTEST:
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jiN—e'Xlnianzor,Clerk of th�-RaArd V�0
Tim Sheldon,Commissioner
Al PROVED TO FORrVL
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Tim Whitehead,
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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