HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/05/27 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES
Week of May 27,2013
According to staff notes,the following items were discussed.
Monday,May 27,2013
No briefings due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Tuesday,May 28,2013
9:30 A.M. Central Operations/Risk Management—Diane Zoren/Dawn Twiddy
Commissioners Neatherlin, Sheldon and Jeffreys were in attendance.
The following items were reviewed:
• Objection to liquor license for new liquor license application for Miles Distilling in Belfair. Staff
is recommending the Board amend tonight's agenda to voice objections to the liquor license to
allow time for the applicants to meet with Community Development and meet the county
permitting requirements.
• Belfair Sewer Advisory Committee. The Board agreed to make appointments at the June 4
meeting.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Board. Staff will make sure the two generators that applied pay the
lodging tax. Staff will bring this back for discussion in a couple of weeks.
• Housing Authority position. The Board had no issues with appointing Janet Thompson.
• Status of timber sale. Staff explained that the bidders are asking what the next step will be. There
was discussion on whether to use a timber cruiser or not. Diane will see if John Keates is
available following the Commission meeting to brief with the Board.
• Risk Management Policy. The Board had no questions on the revised policy and staff will place
on the June 4 agenda for adoption.
10:00 A.M. 2013 Budget Review—Treasurer—Lisa Frazier
Commissioners Neatherlin, Sheldon and Jeffreys met with Lisa Frazier to review the Treasurer's
2013 budget.
10:45 A.M. Treasurer/Utilities&Waste Management—Lisa Frazier/Brian Matthews&John Cunningham
Commissioners Neatherlin, Sheldon and Jeffreys were in attendance.
Belfair Sewer Finances were discussed. Lisa Frazier recommended the Board hire a professional
to conduct a financial analysis. Lisa also commented that she doesn't see how this system can be
self-sustaining without raising the sewer rates. Cmmr. Sheldon brought up using additional .09
Funds. John Cunningham said he can come up with a couple of scenarios exploring options.
There was also discussion of including the cost for the jail maintenance project in the bonding
option. Staff will contact Allan Dashen for a financial analysis and a briefing will be scheduled.
:,fir 11:45 A.M. Public Works—Brian Matthews
Commissioners Neatherlin,Sheldon and Jeffreys were in attendance.
The following items were reviewed:
• Request the Board authorize.Public Works to use the County MRSC Consultant Roster to hire a
Design Consultant for the Simmons Road project(CRP 1861)waterline design.
• Cove Drive(County Road No.27170).
• Bid Awards
Utilities&Waste Management
• Approval of Amendment#2 to Coordinated Prevention Grant(CPG)Agreement#G1200379 with
the Department of Ecology revising the grant language to allow grant proceeds to be used to
reimburse the County for a portion of the cost for collection and recycling of mercury containing
lights.
Cmmr. Sheldon left to attend another meeting.
Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Meeting Minutes
May 27,2013
11:30 A.M.Noon Department of Community Development—Barbara Adkins
Commissioners Neatherlin and Jeffreys were in attendance. Cmmr. Sheldon was absent.
• Initial introduction of pending changes to Title 14 that affect buildings codes. Commissioners
suggested making community outreach efforts to the local building community,and to continue
the briefing to review the changes and receive more information.
2:00 P.M. Hood Canal Coordinating Council—Patty Michak&Scott Brewer
Commissioners Neatherlin and Jeffreys were in attendance. Cmmr. Sheldon was absent. Barbara
Adkins was also in attendance.
• Patty Michak&Scott Brewer from the Hood Canal Coordinating Council briefed the Board on the
In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program.
6:30 P.M. Executive Session—RCW 42,30.110(1)(g)personnel
Commissioners Neatherlin, Sheldon and Jeffreys met with John Keates in Executive
Session from 6:30 p.m.to 6:41 p.m.
Facilities&Grounds Briefing—John Keates
Commissioners Neatherlin,Sheldon and Jeffreys were in attendance.
• Logging Non-Binding Bids.
Mason County has received three bids from a recent bid process to log county owned property.
There was discussion on the bid prices,merits of using a forest consultant and other issues. Some
unknowns involved permitting,timber cruise,property lines and survey,property access.
The Commission is interested in pursuing the merit of accepting the high bid,especially since
timber prices are favorable.
Commissioners talked of possibly hiring a professional forester to be the county's project manager
or representative in this process should the Commission decide to proceed with the logging.
Keates will speak with Commissioner Neatherlin about the conversation he had with the high
bidder and will speak with forest consultants about serving as the county's representative or
project manager.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Zoren,Assistant to the Commissioners
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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R dy Neatherlin Tim Sheldon Terri Jeffre
Chair Commissioner Commissioner