HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/08/04 - BriefingBoard of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
Week of August 4, 2025
Monday, August 4, 2025
9:00 A.M. Closed Session — RCW 42.30.140(4) Labor Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell met in closed session for labor negotiation from 9:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. Kim Monroe, Chris Pinkston, Kayla Brinckmeyer, Cabot Dow, and Lindsey Smith were
also in attendance.
10:00 A.M. Sheriff's Office — Chief Hanson
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell were in attendance.
• Chief Hanson shared 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, 2026; and increase from $108.48 per day to $113.90 for July
1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Cmmr. Neatherlin requested additional information regarding the cost
to house inmates. Approved to move forward.
10:05 A.M.
10:10 A.M.
Auditor's Office — Steve Duenkel
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell were in attendance.
• Auditor Duenkel discussed the Fiscal Year 2026 Information Security Fund application through the
Office of Secretary of State for updated sensors, rechargeable batteries, mounting brackets, and tracker
reporting services through EasyVote. Cmmr. Tarzwell requested additional information regarding smart
ballot drop boxes, which can scan ballot envelopes when they are submitted. Approved to move
forward.
Central Services — McKenzie Smith
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell were in attendance.
• McKenzie provided an update on the concurrence from Thurston County regarding Dean Jewett's
appointment to the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees and requested concurrence
with Thurston County's appointment of Susan Hettinger to fill the At -Large representative position for
the remainder of the current term which expires December 31, 2026. Cmmr. Tarzwell will reach out to
Thurston County for additional information. Tabled.
• McKenzie shared the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) request to elect a new
County representative for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Board of Natural Resources
(BNR). One application was submitted by Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson. Approved to
move forward.
• Kim Monroe requested to amend Resolution 2025-031 to create a new job class of Administrative
Services Manager for Public Defense on the Non -Represented Salary Scale at Range 34. Approved to
move forward.
10:15 A.M. Public Health —David Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell were in attendance.
• David requested the special market conditions purchase of a mobile outreach medical unit minivan for
$209,000. Approved to move forward.
• David announced that a Green Star Award should be awarded to employee Wendy Mathews, for a
recent project assisting a community member with cleaning up 80 tons of solid waste. Approved to
move forward.
10:30 A.M.
Public Works — Loretta Swanson
Utilities & Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell were in attendance.
• Mike Collins discussed County Road Projects 2070 through 2073 for County fish passage projects
located on Lynch Road and Phillips Road. These projects are part of the Little Skookum Inlet
Tributaries Fish Passage Project and are included under Line 8 of the proposed 2026 Annual
Construction Program. Approved to move forward.
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Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
• Mike shared the Shelton Springs Road Walkway Easement Agreement with the Port of Shelton to
support the construction and ongoing maintenance of a multimodal trail along E. Shelton Springs
Road. Approved to move forward.
• Loretta shared the Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel (TIP -CAP)
membership openings news release. Approved to move forward.
• Loretta shared the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) membership openings news release.
Approved to move forward.
• Loretta discussed the letter to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
requesting new access to State Route 3 (SR-3) within the Belfair Urban Growth Area (UGA). Cmmr.
Neatherlin requested that a proposed design be brought back for discussion.
• Mike shared the 2025 Annual Bridge Report. Highlights included a County bridge map, bridge
inventory, inspections, findings, deficient bridged, posted bridges, and scour evaluation.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
Prepared by Cami Olson
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Sharon Trask, Pat Tarzwell',
Chair Vice -Chair
R. dy Neat'erlin,
Commissioner
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