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Home My WebLink About2025/07/14 - SpecialBoard of Mason County Commissioners Proceedings Commission Chambers 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584 July 14, 2025 1. Call to Order — The Chairperson called the special meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. Cmmr. Tarzwell led the pledge of allegiance. 3. Roll Call — Present: Commissioner District 1 — Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2 — Pat Tarzwell; Commissioner District 3 — Sharon Trask. 4. Public Comment No public comment. 5. Approval of Action Agenda Items listed under "Action Agenda" may be enacted by one motion unless a Commissioner or citizen requests an item be removed from the Action Agenda and considered a separate item. 5.1 Approval of the Resolution declaring Mason County a disaster area and requesting the Honorable Governor of the State of Washington to issue a similar declaration and render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of the State of Washington. (Exhibit A, Resolution No. 2025-045) 5.2 Approval of the Resolution declaring Mason County in a state of emergency due to the Bear Gulch and Toonerville wildfires. (Exhibit B, Resolution No. 2025-046) Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to approve items 5.1 through 5.2. Motion carried. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask -aye. 6. Adjournment — The meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON MccKlenzi �ofA thelBoard Sharon Trask, Chair Pat Tarzwell, Vice -Chair Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner �xh‘bl c A BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON LOCAL DECLARATION OF MASON COUNTY AS A DISASTER AREA RESOLUTION #p-p4c3 WHEREAS, for the last eight days there has been a severe fire danger culminating on July 6, 2025, has caused disaster by creating and or threatening extensive damages including Toss of life in parts of Mason County specifically Bear Gulch and Toonerville; and, WHEREAS, this large wildfire has caused local resources to be exhausted or about to be exhausted, said resources are still depleted; and, WHEREAS, there is a present emergency which necessitates activation of the Mason County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and utilization of emergency powers granted pursuant to RCW 36,40.180 and RCW 38.52.070(2); and WHEREAS, extensive damage has and still is occurring to Mason County resulting in assistance to families, evacuation and numerous emergency operations throughout the county; and, WHEREAS, this disaster has caused and will cause an undetermined amount of damage in Mason County, and, WHEREAS, severity and magnitude of this disaster is beyond the capability of local resources; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED SECTION 1. It is hereby declared by the Board of Mason County Commissioners that, in accordance with the terms and conditions of RCW 36.40.180, there is an emergency due to the above stated conditions in Mason County; therefore, designated departments are authorized to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such disaster, protecting the health and safety of persons and property, and providing emergency assistance to the victims of such disaster; and, SECTION 2. Each designated department is authorized, in accordance with the terms and conditions of RCW 38.52.070(2), to exercise the powers vested under Section 1 of this resolution in the light of the exigencies of an extreme emergency situation without regard to time- consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law, (excepting mandatory constitutional requirements), including but not limited to: • budget law limitations • requirements of competitive bidding and publication of notices • provisions pertaining to the performance of public work • entering into contracts • the incurring of obligations • the employment of temporary workers • the rental of equipment • the purchase of supplies and materials • the appropriation and expenditures of public funds SECTION 3. Not withstanding the authorizations set forth in Section 1 of this resolution, designated departments shall endeavor to secure the most competitive price available for goods and services. SECTION 4. Such authorization shall include unannounced entry and access onto and about private property, where such entry and access shall not violate those constitutional privacy and property rights under an emergency declaration. SECTION 5. The emergency authority granted under this resolution shall expire once both the State and the Federal government deem the area safe to return, unless specifically authorized by the Board. SECTION 6. The Board of County Commissioners of Mason County declare Mason County a disaster area and request the Honorable Governor of the State of Washington to issue a similar declaration and render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well- being and health of the citizens of the State of Washington. ❑ REGULAR SIGNED IN ® SPECIAL SESSION THIS 14th DAY OF July, 2025 ❑ EMERGENCY APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tim Whitehead, Prosecuting Attorney ATTEST: McKenzie ie Smith, Clerk of the Board 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON Sharon Trask, Chair Commissioner District 1 Pat arzwell, Commissioner District 2 Rand eatherlin, ommissioner District 3 Exh►\Dt BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON LOCAL DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY IN MASON COUNTY RESOLUTION # a(),;5.041Q WHEREAS, the Division of Emergency Management has reported to the Board of County Commissioners, as to extreme conditions beginning on July 6, 2025, created by the Bear Gulch and Toonerville wildfires in Mason County; and, WHEREAS, extensive injury has or is likely to occur to persons and/or there is the potential for considerable damage to property unless further efforts are taken to reduce the threat to life and property; and, WHEREAS, there is a present emergency which necessitates activation of the Mason County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and utilization of emergency powers granted pursuant to RCw 36.40.180 and RCW 38.52.070(2); NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: SECTION 1. It is hereby declared by the Board of Mason County Commissioners that, in accordance with the terms and conditions of RCW 36.40.180, there is an emergency due to the above stated conditions in Mason County; therefore, designated departments are authorized to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such disaster, protecting the health and safety of persons and property, and providing emergency assistance to the victims of such disaster; and, SECTION 2. Each designated department is authorized, in accordance with the terms and conditions of RCW 38.52.070(2), to exercise the powers vested under Section 1 of this resolution in the light of the exigencies of an extreme emergency situation without regard to time- consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law, (excepting mandatory constitutional requirements), including but not limited to: • budget law limitations • requirements of competitive bidding and publication of notices • provisions pertaining to the performance of public work • entering into contracts • the incurring of obligations • the employment of temporary workers • the rental of equipment • the purchase of supplies and materials • the appropriation and expenditures of public funds Page I of 1 SECTION 3. Not withstanding the authorizations set forth in Section 1 of this resolution, designated departments shall endeavor to secure the most competitive price available for goods and services. SECTION 4. Such authorization shall include unannounced entry and access onto and about private property, where such entry and access shall not violate those constitutional privacy and property rights under an emergency declaration. SECTION 5. The emergency authority granted under this resolution shall expire once both the State and the Federal government deem the area safe to return, unless specifically authorized by the Board. ❑ REGULAR SIGNED IN ® SPECIAL SESSION THIS 14th DAY OF July 2025 ❑ EMERGENCY APPROVED AS TO FORM: Prosecuting Attorney ATTEST: McKenzieUSmit of the Board BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON Sharon Trask, Chair Commissioner District 3 Pat Tarzwell, Commissioner District 2 RanNe th n, Commissioner District 3 Page 2 of 2