HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/07/22 - RegularBoard of Mason County Commissioners
Proceedings
Commission Chambers
411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
July 22, 2025
1. Call to Order — The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance — Richard Dickenson led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call — Present: Commissioner District 1 — Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2 —
Pat Tarzwell; Commissioner District 3 — Sharon Trask.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
4.1.1 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent notice of special occasion license for
Shelton Skookum Rotary Club Foundation and Harstine Island Community Club.
4.1.2 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sent notice regarding an extension to submit the
Spillway Training Wall Joint Assessment Report for the Cushman No.1 Spillway
Development, Cushman Project.
4.1.3 Jerry T.C. Ohail sent a letter regarding a dead tree on County road Right -of -Way.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input
Tiana Dunbar, Economic Development Council, announced that the annual membership
appreciation event will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, between 3 — 6 p.m. at the
Ridge Motorsports Park. Highlights will include go carts, race car rides, air show, beer and
wine and charcuterie. Tickets will be on sale soon.
6. Adoption of Agenda
Cmmr. Tarzwell/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion
carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask -aye.
7. Approval of Minutes
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to adopt the July 7 and 14, 2025 Briefing
Minutes, July 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, and July 14, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes as
presented. Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask -aye.
8. Approval of Action Agenda
8.1 Approval of Warrants and Treasurer Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant # 8113814-8114021
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant # 117699-118111
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant # 7008998-7009034
$ 929,337.54
$1,032,123.38
$1,398,207.45
8.2 Approval to appoint Travis Adams as County Administrator and negotiate the contract.
8.3 Approval of the Resolution adopting the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS) list as recommended by the Economic Development Council (EDC). (Exhibit A, Resolution
No. 2025-047)
8.4 Approval of the following Mason County Officers, Employee's and former Employee's,
pursuant to Mason County Ordinance 06-18, request for Defense & Indemnification coverage
assigned by the County as named defendants in the case of John L. Corrigan, Sr. v Mason
County, et al., case no. 25-2-00390-23, served upon the county on June 30, 2025 via Auditor's
Office: Stephen Greer, Patsy Robinson, and Anne Mullen.
8.5 Approval to purchase an air conditioning (AC) unit for the Building 10 server room for an estimated
cost of $13,627.03 from the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) funding.
8.6 Approval to allow the County Administrator to sign the Closeout De -Obligation Certification for the Jail
Study Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to de -obligate $345,467.89 of the un-spent grant
funds.
8.7 Approval to allocate funds from the Treatment Sales Tax (TST) to expand the County's Co -Responder
program in the amount of $5,400 for the first year (2026) and $32,571.68 for the second year (2027), to
close the required funding gap of a grant awarded by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police
Chiefs (WASPC).
8.8 Approval of the Community Action Council contract amendment for Consolidated Homeless Grant
(CHG) Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) funding in the amount of $220,000 for a period of two
months.
8.9 Approval to allow the Director of Public Health to sign the Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance
Program (LWSFAP) Contract renewal with the Department of Ecology (DOE) for $175,352. DOE
provides $131,514 and Mason County provides $43,838 from solid waste tipping fees.
8.10 Approval to authorize Public Works to advertise a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the hauling
of biosolids and execute a two-year contract with a total of three one-year automatic renewal
options.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.10.
Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask -aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
Steve Duenkel, Auditor, shared that there is a potential competitor for the vote -by -mail ballots
and his office plans to evaluate this vendor later this year for possible improvements in service,
security and cost-effectiveness for jurisdictions and taxpayers. Additionally, a new voting system
from a tabulation machine supplier has recently been certified under the latest Federal Elections
Assistance Commission standards, and his office will be reviewing this systems election security
features and ballot processing integrity.
10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time
Please see above options to provide public testimony. These options are available only while
COVID-19 OPMA meeting restrictions are in place.
10.1 Public Hearing to consider adopting a resolution to send the proposed establishment of the
Island Lake Management District (LMD) # 1 to a vote of the property owners within the
proposed district. Staff: Jennifer Beierle. (Exhibit B, Resolution No. 2025-048)
Jennifer Beierle presented at the public hearing regarding the proposed formation of Lake
Management District (LMD) No. 1 for Island Lake, following Resolution 2025-042.
Approximately 46% of property owners have signed petitions in favor, and the Board will
consider forwarding the proposal to a vote of the affected property owners within the
proposed district. Ballots will be mailed on Monday, July 28, 2025, and must be returned by
5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, to the Office of the County Commissioners at 411
North 5th Street in Shelton.
Questions were asked about the assessment of state-owned fishing access property, ballot
verification and mailing of non -county residents, and how assessments apply to state
property with no assessed value. It was confirmed that the state would be included in the
assessment and ballot process, with signature verification coordinated through the county of
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voter registration, and ballots sent to addresses on file. State property is exempt from
property tax valuation but would still be part of the assessment.
Testimony
Jeff Conklin, current and former member of the' expired Lake Management District (LMD),
provided a history and discussed future goals for managing Island Lake. The previous LMD
focused primarily on spraying to control Eurasian milfoil, which was effective but raised
concerns about side effects and the overall health of the lake. The new LMD aims to take a
broader approach to lake health, including testing and research, with an initial budget of
$50,000 (compared to past annual costs of $12,000—$15,000). Marine biologist Mike Jones,
through his initiative "Island Lake Science," is partnering with the LMD to provide free
monitoring and educational programs, including underwater drone surveys and student
research opportunities. The goal is to ensure long-term stewardship of Island Lake, protect
property values, and maintain the lake's ecological integrity.
Bill Crabtree, a new Island Lake resident, voiced concerns about forming the LMD without a
clear management plan or proven effectiveness of past treatments, emphasizing the need for
state and county involvement and enforcement at the public boat launch to prevent
contamination. While not opposed to the LMD, he stressed that efforts will be ineffective
without broader government participation.
Todd Fague, former leader of the Island Lake LMD, emphasized that all past chemical
treatments were approved by the Department of Ecology. He supported bringing in
specialists and marine biologist Mike Jones to determine the best management approach,
noting that expert guidance is essential for the lake's future.
Steven Whitehouse, a longtime Island Lake resident, stated that past treatments were
effective but require ongoing monitoring and retreatment. He explained that the first -year
funding is primarily for planning and expert guidance, as costs cannot be fully determined
until assessments are done. He noted that while the state and county contribute to the
problem, they have historically provided no support, leaving property owners to address the
issue themselves. He urged support to allow residents to vote on funding the LMD.
Comment letters from John Noceti and Randy Lewis were read into the record.
Roger Monson, a new Island Lake property owner, expressed support for the initial study,
noting it is crucial for determining the lake's needs scientifically and is money well spent.
He highlighted the value of having a resident marine biologist, Mike Jones, leading much of
the work at little to no cost. Drawing from his experience with a lake management program
in Eastern Washington, he observed that such efforts are typically driven by local residents
rather than state or county contributions.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to adopt a resolution to submit the
establishment of the Lake Management District No. 1 to a vote of the property owners
within the proposed district. Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-
aye; Trask -aye.
10.2 Approval to continue the Public Hearing to consider the approval of the five (5) 2024 Open
Space applications as recommended by the Assessor's Office and Community Development
to Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. Staff: McKenzie Smith
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McKenzie Smith requested the Public Hearing to consider the approval of the five (5) 2024
Open Space applications be continued to August 5, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. to ensure that proper
notice has been given to the applicants.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to continue the Public Hearing of the
five (5) Open Space applications to August 5, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. Motion carried
unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask -aye.
11. Board's Calendar and Reports — The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past
week and announced their upcoming weekly meetings.
12. Adjournment — The meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
MccKKenzieCZCler of the Board
Prepared by Cami Olson
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Sharon Trask, Chair
Pat T. zwell, Vice -Chair
Rand Neatherlin, Commissioner
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Resolution No. a0a5-01-17
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PROJECT LIST FOR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, in agreement between Mason County and the Economic Development Council
(EDC), one of the tasks is to compile the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list for
Mason County, Washington; and,
WHEREAS, the EDC has solicited suggested projects from local Mason County jurisdictions and
community groups for possible infrastructure improvements to enhance economic sustainability throughout
Mason County; and,
WHEREAS, State Legislature has authorized Mason County to retain .09 percent of retail sales
taxes annually for economic development projects; and,
WHEREAS, eligibility for funding must be demonstrated by a list of projects; and,
WHEREAS, the EDC has recommended a list of projects which updates the current infrastructure
needs which the Commissioners have reviewed; and,
WHEREAS, the Commissioners have identified the following list and priorities as listed in Exhibit
A; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Mason
County hereby adopts the attached list of priorities for inclusion in the 2025-2026 CEDS publication.
DATED this 22"d day of July, 2025.
ATTEST:
Board McKenzie Smit ,
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Dorcy, Prosecuting Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO: RO25- Oti g
A RESOLUTION adopting findings and determinations consistent with RCW 36.61.070 regarding
the establishment of Lake Management District No. 1 for Island Lake, and submitting the
establishment of Lake Management District No. 1 to a vote of property owners within the
proposed district.
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2025-042
on June 10, 2025 setting out its intention to consider formation of Lake Management District No.
1 for Island Lake (LMD No. 1); and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 22, 2025, to consider formation of LMD No.
1 and the County Commissioners heard support from persons affected by the formation of LMD
No. 1 and other comments regarding the proposed work program; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the Department of Ecology, the Department of Fish and
Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources had the opportunity to make presentations and
comments on the proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners adopts the following findings and
determinations:
1. The formation of LMD No. 1 is in the public interest as evidenced by the following proposed
plan (Exhibit A) of lake improvement and maintenance activities, which is approved as part of
these findings. The proposed LMD will:
a. Manage noxious aquatic plants and vegetation and other invasive species in Island
Lake to meet recreational and aesthetic needs, fishery and wildlife habitat
requirements, and ecosystem and groundwater concerns.
b. Employ proven techniques based on environmental safety.
c. Investigate and promote the best management practices and shoreline
enhancement.
d. Monitor for recurrence of Eurasian Watermilfoil or emergence of other lake plants
and vegetation and other invasive species in Island Lake that could adversely impact
the freshwater system and recommend prompt action to control these.
e. Maintain an advisory committee of neighborhood representatives to direct the efforts
and funds of the LMD.
2. The financing of the lake improvement and maintenance activities is feasible since the
revenues to be raised match the activities set out in the proposed plan for LMD No. 1.
3. The plan for proposed lake improvement and maintenance activities avoids adverse impacts
on fish and wildlife and provides for measures to protect and enhance fish and wildlife.
4. LMD No. 1 will exist for a period of 15 years.
5. The amount to be raised through rates and charges is approximately $50,000 in the first year
and $15,000 annually for fourteen years, plus an inflation factor of 5% per year, for years
three through fifteen, for a total of approximately $343,980 over the life of the LMD.
LMD — Island Lake — Resolution No.
6. The boundaries of the District are all properties fronting Island Lake in Mason County,
Washington.
7. Annual Charge per Parcel: The proposed formula for annual rates and charges to property in
2026 is approximately 62 cents per thousand valuation. The formula of rates and charges
that is to be used to establish the 2027 assessment for the LMD is approximately 18 cents
per thousand valuation. It is anticipated that the amounts to fund the LMD will be raised
through special assessments and that no revenue bonds or notes payable from such rates
and charges will be issued to finance the activities of the LMD.
Section 2. The question of whether to form Lake Management District No.1 for Island Lake shall
be submitted to the property owners within the proposed district. The Central
Operations Department shall prepare the ballots for submittal to the property
owners. Ballots will be received by the Office of the County Commissioners, 411 N.
Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584 no later than 5:00 pm, August 25, 2025.
Section 3. Ballots will be available for public inspection after they have been counted.
Dated this 22nd day of July, 2025.
ATTEST:
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McKenzie Smit'tf, Clerof e Board
Approved as to form:
Michael Dorcy, Prosecuting Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Sharon Trr
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PafTarzwell, Vice Chair
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Randyeathe lin, Commissioner
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Resolution LMD - Island Lake - send to ballot.doc
Exhibit A to Resolution No. c20e ?5— Ogg
Island Lake Management District #1 Budget Proposal
Assessment beginning in the year 2026 and ending in the year 2040
Annual Assessment Total
LIVID Inflation Before Proposed
Year Year Inflator Amount Inflator Assessment Activity
Initial Comprehensive Study,
Treatment, Monitoring & Risk
1 2026 $ 50,000.00 Reserve
2 2027 $ 15,000.00 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
3 2028 5% $ 750.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,750.00 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
4 2029 5% $ 787.50 $ 15,750.00 $ 16,537.50 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
5 2030 5% $ 826.88 $ 16,537.50 $ 17,364.38 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
6 2031 5% $ 868.22 $ 17,364.38 $ 18,232.59 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
7 2032 5% $ 911.63 $ 18,232.59 $ 19,144.22 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
8 2033 5% $ 957.21 $ 19,144.22 $ 20,101.43 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
9 2034 5% $ 1,005.07 $ 20,101.43 $ 21,106.51 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
10 2035 5% $ 1,055.33 $ 21,106.51 $ 22,161.83 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
11 2036 5% $ 1,108.09 $ 22,161.83 $ 23,269.92 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
12 2037 5% $ 1,163.50 $ 23,269.92 $ 24,433.42 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
13 2038 5% $ 1,221.67 $ 24,433.42 $ 25,655.09 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
14 2039 5% $ 1,282.75 $ 25,655.09 $ 26,937.84 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
15 2040 5% $ 1,346.89 $ 26,937.84 $ 28,284.74 Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Total Proposed Assessment: $ 343,979.48
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