HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/08/04 - Briefing PacketMASON COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFING INFORMATION
FOR THE WEEK OF
August 4, 2025
In the spirit of public information and inclusion, the attached is a draft of information for
Commissioner consideration and discussion at the above briefing.
This information is subject to change, additions and/or deletion, and is not all inclusive of
what will be presented to the Commissioners.
Please see draft briefing agenda for schedule.
Commission meetings are live streamed at http://www.masonwebtv.com/ and public comment is accepted
via email msmith@masoncountywa.gov; mail to Commissioners Office, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA
98584; or phone at (360) 427-9670 ext. 419. If you need to listen to the Commission meeting via
telephone, please provide your telephone number to the Commissioners’ office no later than 4:00 p.m. the
Friday before the meeting. If special accommodations are needed, contact the Commissioners' office at
Shelton (360) 427-9670 ext. 419
Briefing Agendas are subject to change, please contact the Commissioners’ office for the most recent
version.
Last printed 07/30/25 at 3:51 PM
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DRAFT BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA
411 North Fifth Street, Shelton WA 98584
Week of August 4, 2025
Monday
Noon WA State Association of Counties Zoom Meeting*
Virtual Assembly
*This is being noticed as a Special Commission meeting because a quorum of the Mason County Commission may
attend this event and notification is provided per Mason County Code Chapter 2.88.020 - Special Meetings.
Monday, August 4, 2025
Zoom link available on the Mason County website
Commission Chambers
Times are subject to change, depending on the amount of business presented
9:00 A.M. Closed Session – RCW 42.30.140(4) Labor Discussion
10:00 A.M. Sheriff’s Office – Chief Hanson
10:05 A.M. Auditor’s Office – Steve Duenkel
10:10 A.M. Central Services – McKenzie Smith
10:15 A.M. Public Health – David Windom
10:30 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson
Utilities & Waste Management
Commissioner Discussion – as needed
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Chief Kevin Hanson Ext: 369
Department: Jail Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): August 4, 2025 Agenda Date(s): August 19, 2025
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the
requesting Department)
Item:
Department of Corrections Prisoner Housing Contract Renewal
Background/Executive Summary:
The current Department of Corrections (DOC) contract expired June 30, 2025. This proposed renewal is
the standardized state contract for prisoner housing and will expire June 30, 2027.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
Increase from $103.31 per day to $108.48 for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025; and increase from
$108.48 per day to $113.90 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval of the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) amendment no. 4 for prisoner
housing to increase the per diem rate per incarcerated individual from $103.31 per day to $108.48 for July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2025; and increase from $108.48 per day to $113.90 for July 1, 2026 through
June 30, 2027.
Attachment(s):
Contract
Washington State K11824(4) Page 1 of 2
Department of Corrections 25RAD
Washington State Contract No. K11824
Department of Corrections Amendment No. 4
This Amendment is made by the Washington State Department of Corrections, hereinafter
referred to as “DOC” or “Department,” and Mason County, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor” or
“County,” for the purpose of amending the above-referenced Contract, heretofore entered into between
Department and County.
WHEREAS the purpose of this Amendment is to extend the term of the Contract and increase the
per diem rate of compensation.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, or attached
and incorporated and made a part hereof, Department and County agree as follows:
1. ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.1 TERM is hereby amended as follows:
Section 2.1 Term. This Contract supersedes all previous oral and written contracts and
agreements between the parties relating to the confinement, care, and treatment of Department
Incarcerated Individuals. This Contract commences on August 1, 2018, and continues through June
30, ((2025)) 2027, unless terminated by either party pursuant to this Contract.
2. ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.4 PER DIEM BILLING is hereby replaced with the following:
Section 2.4 Per Diem Billing. The per diem rate per Incarcerated Individual is identified
in the table below. The County agrees to only bill the Department monthly for the actual bed days
used by Department Incarcerated Individuals in the preceding month. The County also agrees that
it will not bill the Department for any bed day that is the financial responsibility of any other
jurisdiction, and that it will submit monthly itemized bills to the Department in an electronic
spreadsheet format that includes the Incarcerated Individual’s name, DOC number, date of birth,
and dates the Incarcerated Individual was held by the County under the Department’s authority.
If applicable, the County agrees to identify in the monthly bill any beds that are being counted
toward the day-for-day exchange for any County boarder being held by the Department in a
Department institution.
Period Per Diem Rate Per Incarcerated Individual
August 1, 2018 – July 31, 2021 $85.00
August 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 $89.25
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 $93.71
July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 $98.39
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 $103.31
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 $108.48
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 $113.90
Washington State K11824(4) Page 2 of 2
Department of Corrections 25RAD
Additions to this text are shown by underline and deletions by ((strikeout)). All other terms and conditions
remain in full force and effect. The effective date of this amendment is July 01, 2025.
THIS CONTRACT AMENDMENT, consisting of two (2) pages, is executed by the persons signing
below who warrant that they have the authority to execute the contract.
MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
(Signature) (Signature)
Daryl A Huntsinger
(Printed Name) (Printed Name)
Jail Chief Contracts Administrator
(Title) (Title)
(Date) (Date)
ATTEST (Clerk):
________________________________
Clerk of the Board Date
Approved as to form only:
________________________________
Date
Prosecuting Attorney
Approved as to Form: This Amendment format was approved by the office of the Attorney General.
Approval on file.
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Steve Duenkel Ext: 468
Department: Auditor Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): August 4, 2025 Agenda Date(s): August 19, 2025
Internal Review: ☒ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the
requesting Department)
Item: FY 2026 Information Security Fund Application
Background/Executive Summary: The Office of Secretary of State is making available another round
of $80,000 to each county to support election security improvements at the local level.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): TBD depending
upon the amount of funds sought for re-imbursement up to $80,000. We have been approved by the
Office of Secretary of State for an initial amount of $6,263.71 for a lease of QTY 11 updated sensors
(trackers), rechargeable batteries, and mounting brackets with 3 years of tracker reporting service from
EasyVote for our vote by mail ballot drop boxes. Leasing, rather than purchasing allows us to avoid
technology obsolescence (which we currently face with existing sensors).
Public Outreach: N/A
Requested Action: Requesting Board of County Commissioner concurrence with the Auditor to apply for
these funds for FY 2026, and initial purchase.
Attachment(s): EasyVote contract
NOTE: Acceptance of OSOS IS Grant Funds will require continued installation of an active Albert Sensor
on the County network for monitoring by the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing & Analysis
Center (EI-ISAC), a non-profit, 3rd party entity.
Mason County Administrator
411 N 5th Street
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 ext. 419
Mason County Commissioner
Briefing Items from County Administrator
August 4, 2025
Specific Items for Review
→ Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees concurrence update – McKenzie Smith
→ Board of Natural Resources (BNR) nomination and vote – McKenzie Smith
→ Update to the Non-Represented Salary Scale – Kim Monroe
Administrator Updates
Commissioner Discussion
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: McKenzie Smith Ext: 589
Department: Central Services Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): July 21, 2025 Agenda Date(s): August 5, 2025
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the
requesting Department)
Item:
Appointment of Susan Hettinger to the Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees
Background/Executive Summary:
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is a five-County rural library district that consists of Grays Harbor,
Mason, Lewis, Pacific, and Thurston counties. The library is governed by a seven-member Board of
Trustees. On May 20, 2025, the Board of Commissioners of Thurston County appointed Susan Hettinger
to fill the At-Large representative position for the remainder of the current term which expires December
31, 2026.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
None
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval to sign the letter of concurrence with Thurston County’s appointment of Susan Hettinger to the
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees to fill the At-Large representative position for the
remainder of the current term which expires December 31, 2026.
Attachment(s):
Application
Letters
Susan Hettinger
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive executive credentials in the public, private and nonprofit
sectors. Delivered results in managing legal services, human resources, policy, contracting and
purchasing, facilities, and information technology.
Strengths
• Consistently recognized for strong leadership, effective handling of demanding
organizational and human resources issues, and success in problem-solving
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to win confidence and motivate productive teams of people of different
disciplines
• Strong community and customer service orientation
Professional experience
Director, Washington State Unemployment Insurance Claims Centers (2012-2018)
Executive responsible for statewide delivery of benefits, management of 600 staff members at
multiple locations. Received Governor’s Distinguished Management Award.
Assistant Commissioner, Washington State Employment Security Department (2006-2012)
Manage research and analysis, fraud investigations, data security, collections, internal
performance audit, and several benefit programs.
Interim Executive Director, Amara Parenting and Adoption Services (2005-2006)
Led a Seattle nonprofit adoption and foster care services organization.
Deputy Director, Washington State Department of Information Services (2004-2005)
Led technology policy development, regulated technology expenditures for executive branch
agencies, and staffed board of gubernatorial and legislative appointees.
Chief of Staff, Catholic Community Services, Southwest Washington Region (2001-2003)
Managed operations for 13-county region of the state’s largest social services agency.
Senior Director, Retail and Corporate Operations, Eddie Bauer, Inc. (1998-2001) Managed
purchasing, store maintenance, applications development, and campus facilities for Eddie Bauer;
managed travel and fleet services for five companies owned by Spiegel.
Hettinger. Page 2
Assistant Director, Washington State Department of Information Services (1990-1998)
Managed human resources, training, warehouse and purchasing, facilities, finance and
accounting, communications, and software development.
Senior Consultant, Ernst and Young, formerly Arthur Young and Company (1986-1990)
Staffed consulting engagements in human resources, information technology and general
management.
Nonprofit and volunteer experience
• Community Youth Services. Served as Board president, recruited directors for Olympia
agency providing shelter, meals, training, counselling and support to people aged 12-21.
• Providence Southwest Community Board. Served as President and board member for
Olympia and Centralia Hospitals for 17 years.
• Providence Washington-Montana Regional Board. Served on board governing service
delivery, quality and credentialing for multiple healthcare facilities.
• Amara Parenting and Adoption Services of Seattle. Board President and former Interim
Executive Director.
• Washington Women’s Foundation. Member of philanthropic organization supporting
health, education, environmental, arts and children’s services.
• Co-Chair, United Way Corporate Giving Campaign for Eddie Bauer; solicited
contributions to large workplace giving initiative.
• Co-Chair, Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council. Led organization of
corporate buyers and minority vendors seeking business opportunities.
• Treasurer, Glen Alder Water and Improvement Association. Created budget and kept
books of small private water company serving residential community.
• Narrator, Washington Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Recorded
talking textbooks for blind students.
Educational credentials
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Oregon State University, 2024
• Juris Doctor, University of Washington Law School, 1981
• Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Utah, Magna cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1978
Other memberships and affiliations
• Retired Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Publications: Essays in Washington Law and Politics, Colors Northwest, Minority
Business Enterprise, Seattle Magazine, The Olympian; short stories in The Madison
Review, New World Writing, Scribble, Please See Me, Fiction Factory, The Ocotillo
Review, Cagibi and The Northwest Review.
• Alto, Innovative Voices Choir
May 20, 2025
Susan Hettinger
Re: Timberland Regional Library
Dear Ms. Hettinger,
I am pleased to inform you that on May 20, 2025, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners
appointed you to the Timberland Regional Library as the Thurston County At-Large representative for
the remainder of the current term expiring December 31, 2026.
Members are required to complete an Open Public Meetings Act training, linked below. Please watch
the online video and sign the acknowledgement form at the end. Return the form to the staff liaison of
the board, commission, or committee that you are a member of for recordkeeping. For more
information regarding the training, please contact the Thurston County Department of Human
Resources at 360-786-5498 or traininghr@co.thurston.wa.us.
• Open Public Meetings Act Training Link:
https://wacities.org/data-resources/open-public-meetings-act-elearning
Rose Enos-Weedmark, Executive Administrator, is the staff contact for the Board and will contact you
regarding the process from this point. Please reach out to Rose at renosweedmark@trl.org with any
questions or concerns.
We appreciate your desire to serve the citizens of Thurston County.
Sincerely,
Amy Davis
Clerk of the Board
Administrative Service Center
415 Tumwater Boulevard SW
Tumwater, WA 98501-5799
360.943.5001
TRL.org
July 16, 2025
Mason County Commissioners
Mason County Building 1
411 N 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
Dear Board Commissioners,
The Thurston County Commissioners have appointed Susan Hettinger to the Timberland Regional
Library Board of Trustees to fill the vacant unexpired at-large term that runs through December 31,
2026.
The Thurston County Commissioners have requested that Timberland Regional Library secure the
confirmation of this appointment from the other four county Board of Commissioners. A copy of
the letter appointing Ms. Hettinger is enclosed.
If you concur with the appointment of Ms. Hettinger, please send a letter of confirmation to my
attention at the above address. Once we have received letters from Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor,
and Pacific County Commissioners, copies will be forwarded to the Thurston County
Commissioners.
We would appreciate your immediate consideration of this appointment. To further speed the
process you may email the scanned letter to Rose Enos-Weedmark at renosweedmark@trl.org.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Heywood
Executive Director
Enclosure
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: McKenzie Smith Ext: 589
Department: Central Services Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): August 4, 2025 Agenda Date(s): August 5, 2025
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the
requesting Department)
Item:
Department of Natural Resource’s Board of Natural Resources County Representative
Background/Executive Summary:
Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki intends to resign as the County representative for the Board of
Natural Resources (BNR) as of August 31, 2025. In anticipation of Cmmr. Janicki’s resignation, the
Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) has established an election timeline to have a new
representative in place by the September 3, 2025, BNR meeting. Nominations were due by 5:00 p.m. on July
25, 2025, and ballots must be returned to WSAC by 5:00 p.m. August 13, 2025.
The BNR has policy authority over the State Forestlands held in trust for Counties and taxing districts.
One application was submitted from Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson. Cmmr. Trask
recommends voting for Cmmr. Johnson as the County representative for the BNR due to Cmmr. Johnson’s
related experience and qualifications.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
N/A
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval to vote for Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson for the County representative position on
the Department of Natural Resource’s Board of Natural Resources (BNR).
Attachment(s):
WSAC Memo
Statement of Interest
TO: County Commissioners, Councilmembers, and Executives
FROM: Derek Young, WSAC Executive Director
DATE: July 7, 2025
RE: Elections Process Announced - Nominations Sought for Board of
Natural Resources’ County Representative
Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki has notified WSAC that she intends to resign
as the county representative for the Board of Natural Resources (BNR). Her resignation
will be effective 8/31/2025. In anticipation of her resignation, we have established an
election timeline to have a new representative in place for the 9/3/2025 BNR meeting.
RCW 43.30.205 is the statutory authority for this position and provides the basic
process for appointing a county representative.
WSAC is soliciting nominations and letters of interest from eligible members to fill the
remainder of the current four-year term ending 6/30/2026. Another election will be
conducted for the next four-year term before 6/30/2026.
The BNR has policy authority over the State Forestlands held in trust for counties and
taxing districts. Income flowing from these lands is distributed annually to counties
based on various formulas and results, collectively, in millions of dollars to county
budgets. For more information about the BNR, visit
https://www.dnr.wa.gov/about/boards-and-councils/board-natural-resources.
Election and Eligibility Requirements
RCW 43.30.205(2)(a) states that “The county representative on the board shall be
selected by the legislative authorities of those counties that contain state forestlands
acquired or transferred under RCW 79.22.010, 79.22.040, and 79.22.020. In the
selection of the county representative, each participating county shall have one vote.
The Washington state association of counties shall convene a meeting for the purpose
of making the selection and shall notify the board of the selection.”
RCW 43.30.205(2)(b) states that “The county representative must be a duly elected
member of a county legislative authority who shall serve a term of four years unless the
representative should leave office for any reason.”
Counties Eligible to Vote
The following twenty-one counties are eligible to vote for the county representative to
the BNR: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas,
Klickitat, Lewis, Okanogan, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish,
Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Whatcom.
Candidates
Eligible members who wish to become a candidate for the county representative seat
must complete and submit an application form to WSAC by 5 p.m. Friday, 7/25/2025.
While only specific county legislative authorities are allowed to vote, all duly elected
members of a county legislative authority are eligible to apply.
The BNR meets on the first Tuesday of every month. The first meeting for the new
county representative will be on 9/3/2025. It is vital that the county representative does
not miss a meeting. Please make sure you are available on 9/3/2025 if you decide to
apply.
To apply, click here: https://form.jotform.com/223324725825052
Elections Process and Timeline
WSAC will convene a meeting on Thursday, 7/31/2025, at 11:00 AM via Zoom to allow
candidates to present their interests to voting members. Members can also ask
questions about the candidates. An electronic calendar invitation will be sent to all
voting-eligible County Commissioners and Councilmembers, including the meeting link.
Ballots will also be distributed by email to each Board or Council Chair of each county
eligible to vote on 8/4/25. Each county will receive one ballot. While counties are
allowed only one vote each, they may fractionalize their vote if desired or needed.
Each county is responsible for its process of completing the ballot. Completed ballots
must be emailed to Paul Jewell (pjewell@wsac.org) by 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
8/13/2025.
Timeline Recap
7/25/25 Nominations are due to WSAC no later than 5:00 PM.
7/31/25 WSAC meeting for nominee interest statements and ballots sent via email
to each eligible county Board or Council Chair.
8/4/25 Ballots will be emailed to each Board or Council Chair of each county
eligible to vote.
8/13/25 Ballots are due to WSAC no later than 5:00 PM.
8/15/25 WSAC will certify the election results and announce the new county BNR
representative.
If you have questions about eligibility, the election process, or responsibilities as the
county representative to the BNR, please contact Derek Young at dyoung@wsac.org or
(360) 999-0029.
CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONER RANDY JOHNSON
STATEMENT OF INTEREST---WSAC REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) state trust lands are unique public working forests
that provide funding for our schools, fire districts, and many other public services. State
trust lands are also a critical source of timber that creates tens of thousands of jobs here in
Clallam County and across rural Washington, while also providing clean water, recreational
opportunities, and wildlife habitat. I would be honored to represent the WSAC timber
counties on the Board of Natural Resources, which sets policy for the management of
these lands.
Clallam County has the largest number (93,000 acres) of DNR-managed State Forest
Transfer lands (AKA county trust lands) of any timber county in the state. In total, DNR
manages approximately 160,000 acres in Clallam County. Sustainable timber harvests
from our State Forest Transfer lands support at least 17 junior taxing districts in Clallam
County, as well as our forest products industry.
Some of our junior taxing districts are highly dependent on the revenue they receive from
DNR timber harvests to “stay in business,” so we have tried to improve to our ability to
predict likely harvest revenues - for them as well as for Clallam County. In fact, our county
recently created a Revenue Advisory Committee of all the junior taxing districts plus the
county to meet with the DNR to review timber sale results and forecasts, understand and
educate the committee as to the environmental and legal issues for timber sales, and to
review other topics such as silviculture, wildfire preparedness and workforce needs.
The timber industry is the only private employer in Clallam County that provides year-
round, family-wage jobs. However, we have lost mills and forestry contractors and are at
risk of additional losses if harvest levels on DNR lands are further reduced. Clallam County
has worked cooperatively with DNR at all levels, including our local and regional offices,
the Board of Natural Resources, and the Commissioner of Public Lands.
On the local level, the DNR timberland provides wonderful recreational opportunities such
as the property easements for the Olympic Discovery Trail, and the land for a world class
downhill trail bike race. A significant portion of our local DNR lands (60%) have been set
aside from timber harvest to benefit endangered species. It should be obvious that I live,
recreate in and value our natural environment.
I have extensive experience in both the private and public sectors with many of the issues
that come before the Board of Natural Resources.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
1) Hot Shot crewmember and smokejumper fighting fires during summers while in
college and graduate school.
2) Worked for a large corporation including the position of VP and Director of Forest
Products for ITT Rayonier dealing with operations in Canada, the Southeast, and the
Northwest.
3) President of Green Crow which started out as a very small company and grew into a
family-owned company doing business in Washington, Oregon, Vermont, New
Hampshire and New Zealand for 30 years. This included timber sales, timber
purchases, land transactions of all varieties including an exchange with the DNR,
cell tower leases, windmills, solar farm leases, sand and gravel operations, carbon
credits and leases, recreational leases, conservation easements with
environmental organizations, and fish habitat improvements. I am extremely proud
to have been involved in the Forest and Fish agreement which resulted in a fifty-year
state-federal Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for private lands resulting in cool
clean water for fish as well as a predictable supply of timber to support industry and
communities. Our family continues to be a small timberland owner with
membership in the Washington Farm Forestry Association for timberland in Pacific
and Clallam counties. Our family also continues to own timberland in Vermont and
New Hampshire including maple syrup operations.
4) Since being a County Commissioner, I have served on the Timber Counties Caucus,
the WSAC-led committee determining the economic effects of the Marbled Murrelet
on counties, the committee to review and revise the Trust Land Transfer process, the
Carbon and Forest Management work group, and the Encumbered Timber Counties
caucus. In most cases, this was made possible by working with other counties,
WSAC and others to collaborate on these projects and hopefully create better
outcomes or information on which to make decisions. I have also been very involved
in the timberland purchases by the DNR for the benefit of Clallam County related to
Clallam County as an encumbered county.
There are many critical issues that will soon come before the Board of Natural Resources,
including a long-overdue Sustainable Harvest Calculation for eastern Washington and a
new decadal plan for western Washington. The Board will also play an important role
navigating the current debate about the harvest of mature forests and honoring the intent
of the State Trust Lands HCP. I also believe we must continue to take a proactive approach
to reducing hazardous fuels and aggressively fighting wildfires.
I would be honored to have your support.
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners
From: Kim Monroe
Ext.422
Department: Human Resources Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): 7/28/2025
Agenda Date: 8/5/2025
Internal Review: ☒ Finance ☒ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ Risk ☐ Information Technology ☐
Other
(This is the responsibility of the requesting Department)
Below for Clerk of the Board’s Use Only:
Item Number:
Approved: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Tabled ☐ No Action Taken
Ordinance/Resolution No. __________ Contract No. __________ County Code: __________
ITEM: Update to the Non-Represented Salary Scale
Creation of new job class for Administrative Manager – Public Defense, and placed at Range 34
BUDGET IMPACTS: 25% to the overall budget.
BACKGROUND: Reclass of Administrative Assistant in the Public Defense to an Administrative
Manager in Public Defense was completed.
RECOMMENDED OR REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of the updated 2025 Non-Represented
Salary Scale as presented.
ATTACHMENTS: Updated 2025 non-represented salary scale and draft resolution.
Resolution No.
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-031
WHEREAS, reclassification recommendations have been made for the creation of an
Administrative Services Manager in the Public Defense Office;
WHEREAS, the placement of the new position is recommended at Range 34 on the Non-
Represented Salary Schedule;
WHEREAS, it is recommended that incumbent in current Administrative Assistant position be
reclassed to an Administrative Manager position and placed at Step 1 in the new salary range,
effective March 1, 2025;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Mason County:
1. Create an Administrative Manager position in the Office of Public Defense placed at Range
34 on the Non-Represented Salary Schedule.
2. The incumbent in the Administrative Assistant – Public Defense job classification shall be
reclassed to an Administrative Manager-Public Defense at Range 34 Step 1, effective March,
2025.
DATED this day of _____________, 2025.
ATTEST:
________________________________
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Tim Whitehead, Chief Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
___________________________________
Sharon Trask, Chair
___________________________________
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
___________________________________
Pat Tarzwell, Commissioner
RANGE CLASSIFICATION TITLE
52 County Administrator
51 Community Development Director
Human Resources Director
Public Health & Human Services Director
Public Works & Utilities Director
Undersheriff
50 Chief Public Defender
49
48
47 County Engineer
Chief Criminal Deputy
46 IT Manager
Deputy Director Public Works/Utilities & Waste Management
45 Chief Jail
44 Central Services Manager
43 Chief Superior Court Administrator
Budget & Finance Manager
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Civil Deputy
Building Official
42
41 Chief District Court Administrator
Jail Lieutenant
Patrol Lieutenant
Facilities Manager
40 Engineering and Construction Manager
39
38 County Surveyor
DEM Manager
Finance Manager III - Public Works
Finance Manager III - Health Services
Non-Represented Salary Range Alignment
RANGE CLASSIFICATION TITLE
Non-Represented Salary Range Alignment
Parks and Trails Manager
Water & Wastewater Manager
Road Operations & Maintenance Manager
37 Community Health Manager
Environmental Health Manager
36 Engineer III
35 Juvenile Court Services Deputy Administrator
34 Prosecuting Attorney Administrative Manager
Solid Waste Manager
Public Defense Administrative Manager
33 Juvenile Detention Manager
Chief Deputy Assessor
Chief Deputy Treasurer
Chief Deputy Clerk
Chief Deputy Auditor
Finance Manager II - MCSO
Risk Manager
Environmental Health Supervisor
32 Project Support Services Manager
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Road Operations & Maintenance Supervisor
31
30 Engineering & Construction Assistant Manager
Grant Writer
Senior Epidemiologist
29 Public Works Office Administrator
Human Resources Analyst
Clerk of the Board
Finance Manager I
28 Engineer II
Office Manager
Therapeutic Court Program Manager
Senior Financial Analyst - Central Services
27 Public Records Coordinator
Epidemiologist
RANGE CLASSIFICATION TITLE
Non-Represented Salary Range Alignment
26 Engineer I
Lead Judicial Assistant - Superior Court
25 Financial Analyst - Superior Court
Financial Analyst - Central Services
24 Noxious Weed Coordinator
Judicial Assistant / Family Law Facilitator
Judicial Assistant / Official Court Recorder
Executive Assistant - Central Services
Executive Assistant - MCSO
Deputy Coroner
23
22
21 WIC Coordinator/Certifier
20 Therapeutic Courts Caseworker
Temp-Therapeutic Courts Caseworker
19 Administrative Clerk
18
17
16 Administrative Assistant II - Human Resources
15
14
13 Administrative Assistant I - Commissioners
12
11
10 Customer Service Specialist
9
8
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Non-Represented Salary Range Alignment
7
6
5
4
3
2
1 Central Shop Assistant
Superior Court Judge Pro Tem*$130.43
Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner $91.80
District Court Judge Pro Tem $91.80
Superior Court Bailiff $20.40
District Court Bailiff $20.40
Noxious Weed Specialist $17.34 - $22.44
Noxious Weed Inspector $16.66 - $20.40
*Linked to Superior Court Judge salary - ATBs do not apply
Hourly Job Classes
Briefing
August 4, 2025
Briefing Items
→ Mobile outreach medical unit purchase – David Windom
Discussion Items
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: David Windom 260
Department: Public Health Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): 4 Aug 2025 Agenda Date(s): 19 August 2025
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(This is the responsibility of the requesting Department)
Item: Purchase mobile outreach medical unit.
Background/Executive Summary: The current vehicle used for mobile outreach and Syndemic
grant use is a 1997 motorhome which has outlived its useful life and will cost more to repair than
was paid to purchase the vehicle. Since our initial briefings last fall, we have researched the options
for putting a mobile health unit on the road for Mason County Public Health. New units are very
expensive and have long production times from 90 days to a year or more. This unit is used and
would not require a bid process and meets all the expectations we have for a unit that can be used
for syringe exchange, wound care, Syndemic outreach, vaccinations, and public health program
outreach around diabetes and obesity clinics. It’s also around $70,000 dollars less expensive than
new.
Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): $209,000 is the purchase price. We
have these funds on-hand from work that was done for CHOICE. There will need to be some
upfitting with a new wrap and IT equipment which will be funded through our Lifecourse funds.
Public Outreach: Briefing
Requested Action: Approve enclosed resolution
Attachment(s): Resolution, vehicle details and photos.
Action Items:
➢ Authorize CRP 2070 through 2073 for County Fish Passage Projects – Little Skookum Inlet
Tributaries (RCO Project #23-1946, Grant-Funded).
➢ Shelton Springs Road Walkway Easement Agreement with the Port of Shelton.
➢ News Release: TIP-CAP Position Vacancies (Tim Lincoln’s resigned last week, District 1).
➢ News Release: SWAC Position Vacancies (Tessa Halloran resigned at last meeting, Public Group
Agriculture).
➢ WSDOT Letter requesting new access to State Route 3 within the Belfair UGA.
Discussion Items:
➢ Bridge Report
Commissioner Follow-Up Items:
Upcoming Items:
MASON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
COMMISSIONER BRIEFING
August 4, 2025
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Mike Collins, PLS, PE, County Engineer Ext: 450
Department: Public Works Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): August 4, 2025 Agenda Date(s): August 19, 2025
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the
requesting Department)
Item: Authorize CRP 2070 through 2073 for County Fish Passage Projects – Little
Skookum Inlet Tributaries (RCO Project #23-1946, Grant-Funded)
Background/Executive Summary:
Mason County Public Works is requesting Board approval to establish County Road Project
(CRP) numbers for four upcoming fish passage projects located on Lynch Road and Phillips
Road. These projects are part of the Little Skookum Inlet Tributaries Fish Passage Project (RCO
Project #23-1946) and are included under Line 8 of the proposed 2026 Annual Construction
Program.
A fifth project, located on SE Skookum Inlet Road, is on private property and will be carried out
by the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group (SPSSEG). While the County will not be
managing that work, its inclusion in the grant was required for the County’s four county road
projects to be eligible for funding. Completion of the private road project is a condition of the
grant award.
These projects are being funded through the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB),
with grant funds administered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the
Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). On June 4, 2024, the Board approved submittal of
the grant application and authorized the County Engineer to enter into the grant agreement and
any necessary consultant agreements for the project. The County has been selected for planning
and design funding and is waiting for final allocation.
Public Works anticipates using County forces, if possible, to complete all four county road
projects. Setting CRP numbers now allows the County to move forward with planning and
design, track spending appropriately, and meet grant reporting and contract requirements.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
• Total Grant Award: $2,963,000 (including the private road project).
• Funding Source: 100% grant-funded through the Recreation and Conservation Office
(RCO) under the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) Program.
• County Share: The County is responsible for 15% of the grant funding. This match will
be paid from the Road Fund.
Public Outreach:
Public engagement will be conducted as needed before the project is started.
Requested Action:
Request Board authorize the following:
1. Execute a resolution for CRP 2070 Lynch Road, CRP 2071 Lynch Road, CRP 2072
Lynch Road, and CRP 2073 Phillips Road — collectively known as the Little Skookum
Inlet Tributaries Fish Passage culvert projects and associated with RCO Project #23-
1946.
2. Authorize the County Engineer and/or the Chair to set bid opening dates/times, enter into
contract with lowest responsible bidder if any of the County-led projects are not
completed using County forces and sign all pertinent documents related to the projects.
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution
2. Map
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
In the matter of initiating county road projects and assigning CRP numbers.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the roads listed below be improved as shown between the points indicated.
These projects are hereby declared to be public necessity and the county road engineer is hereby ordered and authorized to report and proceed
as by law provided. (RCW 36.75.050, 36.80.030, 36.80.070 and/or WAC 136-18-030).
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriations from the officially adopted road fund budget and based on the county engineers estimates
are hereby made in the amount and for the purposes shown:
CRP No.
Annual
Const.
Prog. Item
No.
Road Name or Bridge No.Road Log
No.Project Name M.P. to M.P.
Type of
Work
(See Code)
Local Grant/Other Engr R/W Project Total
2070 8 Lynch Road 15500
Little Skookum Inlet
Tributaries Fish
Passage
1.64 L 46.40 263.00 −−309
2071 8 Lynch Road 15500
Little Skookum Inlet
Tributaries Fish
Passage
2.77 L 56.85 322.15 −−379
2072 8 Lynch Road 15500
Little Skookum Inlet
Tributaries Fish
Passage
3.92 L 308.90 1750.49 −− −2,059
2073 8 Phillips Road 16630
Little Skookum Inlet
Tributaries Fish
Passage
0.55 L 56.85 322.15 −−379
469 2,658 - - 3,127
(1)(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (12)
(6) TYPE OF WORK CODE
K. Environmental Mitigation (11) The construction is to be accomplished by contract
B. Base & Top Course L. Fish Passage in accordance with RCW 36.77.020 et. seq. AND/OR
The construction is to be accomplished by county
D. A.C./P.C.C. Pavement I. Bridges forces in accordance with RCW 36.77.065 and WAC 136.18
E. Curbs and Gutters
ADOPTED this day of , 2025 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Sharon Trask , Chair
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
APPROVE AS TO FORM:Pat Tarzwell, Vice Chair
Tim Whitehead, Ch. D.P.A Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
cc: Commissioners
Engineer
JOURNAL: Publ. 1t: 8/28/25 (Bill Rd Dept.)
Resolution No. 2025-______
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C. B.S.T. / SEALS H. Paths, Trails, Bikeways
J. Ferry Facilities
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Service Layer Credits: Source: Esri, Maxar, EarthstarGeographics, and the GIS User Community
Vicinity Map
Little Skookum Inlet Tributaries Fish Passage (RCO #23-1946 P)
Mason County Public Works Department 7/11/2025
Legend
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Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Mike Collins, PE, PLS, County Engineer Ext: 450
Department: Public Works Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): August 4, 2025 Agenda Date(s): August 19, 2025
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the
requesting Department)
Item: Shelton Springs Road Walkway Easement Agreement with the Port of Shelton
Background/Executive Summary:
Mason County has negotiated an easement agreement with the Port of Shelton to support the
construction and ongoing maintenance of a multimodal trail along E. Shelton Springs Road, located
on Port-owned property. The purpose of this project is to enhance safety and accessibility for
pedestrians and bicyclists by establishing a paved, separated walkway along this corridor.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Port of Shelton will grant a perpetual right-of-way easement to
Mason County for public pedestrian ingress and egress only. This easement will allow the County to
construct, operate, and maintain the walkway along the designated property.
The agreement serves the mutual interests of both parties, advancing shared goals related to public
safety, transportation infrastructure, and community development.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
The easement is being conveyed for the sum of $10.00. Any costs associated with construction or
ongoing maintenance of the walkway will be funded out of the County Road Fund.
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Requesting the Board authorize the County Engineer to sign the Shelton Springs Road Walkway
Easement agreement with the Port of Shelton.
Attachment(s):
1. Easement Agreement
2. Location Map
NEWS RELEASE
August 19, 2025
MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE
411 N 5TH ST, BLDG 1, SHELTON, WA 98584
TO: KMAS, KRXY, SHELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL, THE OLYMPIAN,
SHELTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NORTH MASON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, CITY OF SHELTON, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL, THE SUN
RE: Mason County Seeking Volunteers for
Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel
Do you have an interest in Mason County’s roads and bridges and how projects are
prioritized? Do you enjoy networking with others to share and hear views on projects?
Then consider applying for membership on the Transportation Improvement Program
Citizens Advisory Panel (TIP-CAP).
Members make recommendations on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan,
Annual Construction Plan, and other transportation plans. They are also charged with
gathering community input.
Members are appointed for two years and meetings are typically once per month for two
hours, with occasional additional community outreach meetings.
Current vacancies:
• Commissioner District 1 – Rural
• Commissioner District 2 – Rural
• Commissioner District 2 – Hoodsport or Union RACs
• Commissioner District 3 – Rural
• Commissioner District 3 – Rural
For more details, contact the Public Works Department (360) 427-9670, ext. 450.
Advisory Board applications can be found on the county’s web site
https/masoncountywa.gov. Look for “Advisory Boards” under the Government tab.
Applications are accepted until positions are filled.
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
____________________ __________________ _________________
Sharon Trask, Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
NEWS RELEASE
AUGUST 19, 2025
MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE
411 N 5TH ST, BLDG 1, SHELTON, WA 98584
TO: KMAS, KRXY, SHELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL, THE OLYMPIAN,
SHELTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NORTH MASON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, CITY OF SHELTON, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL, THE SUN
RE: Mason County Seeking Volunteers for Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Mason County is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Solid Waste Advisory
Committee (SWAC), which advises on solid and special waste management policies,
including disposal options, recycling, hazardous waste, composting, and waste reduction.
The SWAC is composed of at least nine members, appointed by the Mason County Board
of Commissioners. Members serve three-year terms and participate in monthly meetings.
Current vacancies:
• Commissioner District 1 Representative
• Commissioner District 2 Representative
• Public Group Representative
For more details, contact the Public Works Department/Utilities and Waste Management
(360) 427-9670, ext. 199.
Advisory Board applications can be found on the county’s web site
https/masoncountywa.gov. Look for “Advisory Boards” under the Government tab.
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
__________________ _________________ ________________
Sharon Trask Pat Tarzwell Randy Neatherlin
Chair Vice Chair Commissioner
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Loretta Swanson, Director Ext: 450
Department: Public Works Briefing: ☐
Action Agenda: ☐
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): August 4, 2025 Agenda Date(s): August 19, 2025
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the
requesting Department)
Item: WSDOT Letter - Belfair Circulation
Background/Executive Summary:
Public Works proposes to send the attached letter to WSDOT demonstrating the county’s support of a new
access to State Route 3 near Milepost 27.75.
Adequate traffic circulation is vital for public safety and traffic movement. There are numerous
geographic constraints (steep slopes, rail, limited highway access) within the Belfair Urban Growth Area
that pose barriers to achieving growth objectives.
A preliminary 99-lot subdivision has been submitted in the “Northern Plateau” planning area and future
submittals will require construction of a second access point. The developer is proposing a new access to
State Route 3. The purpose of the letter is to send a clear message to WSDOT regarding the county’s
support for this access and how it is consistent with and envisioned within the Belfair UGA Plan.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact:
None.
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Request the Board authorize the letter to WSDOT requesting a new access to State Route 3 within the
Belfair UGA.
Attachment(s):
1. WSDOT Letter
2. Belfair UGA Plan Exhibit
MASON COUNTY
MISSION
The mission of Mason
County Government is to
provide essential &
mandated services which
will preserve & benefit the
health, safety & welfare of
the general public in a
professional and courteous
manner through the effective
and equitable management
of available public
resources.
Mason County recognizes
that its employees &
volunteers are the
foundation upon which
these services are provided.
MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/
UTILITIES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
100 W PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE
SHELTON, WASHINGTON 98584
Phone (360) 427-9670 ext. 450
July 30, 2025
Andrew Larsen, PE
Development Services Engineer
Washington State Department of Transportation, Olympic Region
Andrew.larson@wsdot.wa.gov
SUBJECT: Request for New Access to State Route 3 near MP 27.75
Gateway Subdivision PLT2025-00001
Dear Andy,
I am writing to formally request WSDOT consideration for a new access point on State Route 3 (SR
3) near Milepost 27.75 within the Belfair Urban Growth Area. This request supports Mason
County’s Ordinance #2022-015 – Belfair Urban Growth Subarea Plan and Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed new access is critical to ensuring adequate circulation exists for what is described in
the plan as the Northern Plateau area of the Belfair UGA. Further, without this additional access it
will be difficult for the county to meet its growth management objectives. This access is depicted
in the attached Figure 9. Northern Planning objectives from the adopted Belfair UGA Plan.
The Northern Plateau area is bounded by SR 3 to the east, the Navy railroad to the south, and
undeveloped land to the north and east which the new SR 3 Freight Corridor will cut through. At
present, the only point of access is via Log Yard Road which is insufficient to support the
necessary circulation for this portion of the UGA, particularly in advance of the SR 3 Freight
Corridor construction which will have limited access.
The proposed new access is within a segment of SR 3 designated as a Managed Access Class 2
Highway, where access is typically granted when no other public road access exists. Given the
geographic constraints, the importance of ensuring adequate circulation and public safety, and
meeting growth management objectives, we believe an additional access point is justified and
necessary.
This new access is proposed by the developer of the Gateway subdivision PLT 2025-00001 and
would be designed, permitted and constructed as a condition of future subdivision approvals and
subject to WSDOT standards, review and approval. We respectfully request the opportunity to
meet with your team to discuss this proposed access in greater detail and explore options moving
forward, including removal or combining other access points, and/or creating a right-in, right-out
only access. We appreciate your consideration of this important public infrastructure request and
look forward to your response.
Regards,
Loretta Swanson, Director
Cc:
Travis Adams, Mason County Administrator
Board of Mason County Commissioners
Mike Collins, Deputy Director/County Engineer
Kell Rowen, Director, Mason County Community Development
Randy Collins, Mason County Fire Marshall