HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/08/12 - Briefing BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING MINUTES
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
Week of August 12,2024
Monday,August 12,2024
9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RC W 42.30.110(1)(i)Potential Litigation
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for potential litigation
from 9:00 a.m.to 9:30 a.m. Mark Neary and Tim Whitehead were also in attendance.
9:30 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask met in closed session for labor negotiation from
9:30 a.m.to 10:10 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Christopher Pinkston,Cabot Dow,and
Lindsey Smith were also in attendance.
10:00 A.M. Treasurer—Lisa Frazier
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Lisa met with S&P Global for review and Mason County received an upgraded bond rating
from an A+with a stable outlook to an AA-with a stable outlook.
10:05 A.M. Indigent Defense—Peter Jones
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Peter requested to renew the contract with Lexis Nexis for online legal research for the
estimated amount of$3,893 through December 31,2027. Approved to move forward.
10:10 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mark Neary and Kelly Frazier shared an update on Building 8 for Community Development.
With assistance from Facilities,the plan is to refresh the upstairs building with carpet,paint,
lighting,etc.and to reconfigure staffing.
10:15 A.M. Public Health—David Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Melissa introduced the Olympic Health and Recovery Services(OHRS)team:Joe Avalos,
Director;Holly Johnson,Crisis Services Manager;Kisa Foley,Jail Diversion Program
Supervisor;Timothy Stewart,Crisis Supervisor;and Jason Bean-Mortinson,Care
Coordination Director. Joe shared a PowerPoint presentation.
10:20 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Loretta provided an updated on the State Route 108 fish barrier removal projects. Public
Works received notification that there was contamination and oil sheen discovered at one of
the sites. The Department of Transportation(DOT)was listed as the property owner for the
right-of-way. An early notice letter regarding release of hazardous substances from the
Department of Ecology(DOE)was also received. The cleanup and ownership issue is being
resolved.
• Loretta shared a draft letter for the State Route 106 pedestrian safety improvements in Union.
• Loretta discussed the current dead deer pickup process and what can be done to improve
services. The Big Cat Sanctuary will take fresh deer if it is dropped off. Previously,these
services were contracted for about$20k per year.
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10:30 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mary Ransier shared the 2%wage increase for non-represented employees to be effective
January 1,2025. Approved to move forward.
• Mary requested to create the Information Technology Manager and Parks and Trails Manager
position and convert the current Department of Emergency Management(DEM)and Parks
and Trails Manager to DEM Manager. Approved to move forward.
• Nichole Wilston discussed the lease agreement program with Cintas to replace the current
AEDs and to add additional AEDs for the estimated annual amount of$54,432. Approved to
move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle shared the application for funding from the.09 Rural County Sales and Use
Tax funds from the Economic Development Council(EDC)for the amount of$115,000.
Approved to move forward.
11:00 A.M. Review of Department 2024/2025 Projects and Priorities—Support Services
Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom.
• Mark discussed the 2024/2025 projects and priorities for Budget,Central Services,
Emergency Management,Facilities,Information Technology,and Human Resources.
11:45 A.M. Executive Session—RC W 42.30.1100)(b)Potential Acquisition of Real Estate
Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for potential
acquisition of real estate from 11:50 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. Mark Neary was also in attendance.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Raffd/Wath6ff, Kevin Shu Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-ChaKiCommission
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