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Home My WebLink About2014/06/30 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Weep of June 30,2014 Monday,June 30,2014 8:30 A.M. Superior Court—Judges Sheldon&Finlay Commissioners Jeffreys,Neatherlin and Sheldon were in attendance. ® The building of the Courtroom B bench is being scheduled. ® Discussion of needing tables for the courtroom but need to determine where it will be funded. ® Will need office space for 3rd Superior Court Judge. ® Grant is being applied for to complete the courtroom in the Courthouse basement. ® Implementation of ESSB 6126, appointment of attorneys for dependent youth who have been legally free for adoption for six months(parental rights have been terminated).This legislation is effective July 1,2014.There is some reimbursement of costs from the state. The current number of"legally free" children in Mason County dependency cases is 13. The process was discussed and what type of services the attorney has to provide. It was suggested that this service be provided in the Public Defense office. 0 Susan presented a proposal to hire an additional Deputy Public Defender I employee at atotal cost of$70,057. This position would provide the required attorney services to the "legally free" children along with covering other caseloads. The Board did not approve the hiring of an additional employee at this time. Superior Court will appoint the required attorney. ® Susan proposed to amend one current attorney contract to remove BECCA cases and leave the contracted services for juvenile offender matters only. The Board requested a briefing be scheduled next week and they want to see the amended contract before placing on the agenda. ® In future Superior Court briefings,the Judges would like to include the Court Clerk. ® There needs to be a discussion on the jury management system which will be the topic in a couple of weeks and Superior Court will invite the Court Clerk and District Court. 9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioners Jeffreys,Neatherlin and Sheldon met in Closed Session from 9:15 a.m.to 9:40 a.m, for a labor discussion. 9:30 A.M. Support Services—Frank Pinter Commissioners Jeffreys,Neatherlin and Sheldon were in attendance. • 2015 Budget Guideline discussion-Frank provided several budget topics for the Board to consider and an extended briefing will be scheduled next Monday for the Board to provide direction for the guidelines. • Salary Commission information was provided, as requested by Cmmrs. Jeffreys and Neatherlin. • Diane asked if the Board wanted to comment on the marijuana license to the WSLCB on the parcel that is located on Sunnyside Road,that is on the Skokomish Indian reservation. The Board will bring this up at the DCD briefing. 9:45 A.M. Facilities,Parks&Trails—John Keates Commissioners Jeffreys,Neatherlin and Sheldon were in attendance. ® Two Multiple Listing Services forms for real property-the Board asked these be held for now so Cmmr.Neatherlin can review the asking price. ® Request to set hearing to declare two additional parcels as surplus was approved. ® Two boating grants-Jacoby Boat Ramp Planning and Design-total$72,500 with county match of $18,500;Union Boat Ramp Improvements-Total$801,600 with county match of$200,400. Cmmr. Jeffreys questioned where the match will be paid from. On hold until John provides match information. ® Social Media Policy-the Board asked John to run this by Ross McDowell. 10:15 A.M. BREAK Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes June 30,2014 10:20 A.M. Public Works-Brian Matthews&Melissa McFadden Utilities&Waste Management-Brian Matthews&Tom Moore Commissioners Jeffreys,Neatherlin and Sheldon were in attendance. • Request for Public Works Director to sign Supplement 43 for KBA Construction Management, Inc for their service on the Belfair Water Reclamation construction project. • Request to extend the Belfair Sewer Advisory Committee term to July 2015. Tom Moore questioned what will the advisory board's mission be for this extended term. The Board agreed to extend the term for one year,scope of work should include reviewing anything the county brings forward;having them prioritize the recommendations and provide more detail on how to implement the recommendation. Discussion of how much staff support for the advisory committee will be provided. • Replacement of position that is being vacated and request to have on-call services available as the hiring process is followed. The Board referred her to Frank Pinter to be certain the Human Resources consultant process is followed. 11:00 A.M. Public Health&Human Services—Lydia Buchheit&Casey Bingham Commissioners Jeffreys,Neatherlin and Sheldon were in attendance. • Early Intervention Program Agreement was approved to place on the agenda. • Lydia brought up the grant questionnaire and will provide suggested changes. 11:15 A.M. Department of Community Development—Barbara Adkins Commissioners Jeffreys,Neatherlin and Sheldon were in attendance. • Discussion of placing a moratorium on permits for recreational marijuana producers and processors and send it back to the Planning Advisory Commission. Crnmr.Neatherlin suggested placing moratorium on all Rural Residential zones. Cmmr. Sheldon suggested it be restricted to agriculture and industrial zones. Discussion of the moratorium options. If a moratorium is placed, a public hearing shall be held within 60 days. Commissioners Jeffreys and Neatherlin asked that an agenda item be added to tomorrow's agenda to place a moratorium on all new applications for all recreational marijuana producers and processors in RR5, 10,20 and RC3,4, 5 and set a public hearing on July 22 at 6:30 p.m. • WSLCB application on Sunnyside Road was discussed-it's fee land on the reservation. Commissioner Discussion—there was no discussion, BREAK—NOON 2:00 P.M. Oakland Bay Clean Water District Annual Report Commissioners Jeffreys,Neatherlin and Sheldon were in attendance. • Debbie Riley, Environmental Health,provided the 2013 progress report for the Oakland Bay Clean Water District. Several members were also present and provided information including land conservation and restoration,water quality monitoring, education and outreach, stewardship projects, onsite sewage system maintenance and operation,wastewater and stormwater projects. • Cmmr.Jeffreys brought up the idea of a state mandated septic system fee to fund the septic operation and maintenance program since the O&M programs are mandated but not funded. There would be standards required with the O&M program. • Cmmr. Sheldon brought up the Webb Hill sewage spray fields that drain towards Oakland Bay. Could the county put a per gallon fee on the sewage received? There was discussion of enacting a sewage tipping fee. • Cindy Waite supports sustainable funding for the O&M program, which she believes is as important as the PIC program. 3:00 P.M. Commissioner Discussion Cmmr.Neatherlin brought up the moratorium on recreational marijuana producers and processors and how to place it on the agenda. He wants to make sure the public is allowed to comment on the Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes June 30,2014 item and he cautioned against making a"knee-jerk"reaction. Cmmr. Sheldon reminded the Commissioners he has an appointment and will be leaving the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Zoren,Administrative Services Manager BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 44YYV ' \ `� Terri Jeffre Tim Sheldon Kandy Neatherlin Chair Commissioner Commissioner