HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/01/20 - Regular PacketBoard of Mason County Commissioners
Draft Meeting Agenda
Commission Chambers
411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
January 20, 2026
9:00 a.m.
January 20, 2026 | Page 1 of 2
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Correspondence
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input
Please see above options to provide public comment; 3 minutes per person, 15-minute time limit.
6. Adoption of Agenda
Items appearing on the agenda after “Item 10. Public Hearings” may be acted upon before 9:15 a.m.
7. Approval of Minutes – Briefing minutes for November 24, December 1, December 8, and December 15, 2025
and January 5 and January 12, 2026; and Regular minutes for December 9 and December 16, 2025 and
January 6, 2026
8. 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.
8.1 Approval of Warrants and Treasurer Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant # 8118036-8118374 $ 533,748.43
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant # 122633-123039 $ 991,717.58
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant # 7009394-7009431 $1,304,016.93
Treasurer Electronic Remittance $ 698,175.34
8.2 Approval of the amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Lewis County for prisoner housing to extend the
contract to December 31, 2026 and increase the daily housing rate from $103.69 per day to $114.06 per day.
8.3 Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Washington State University (WSU) Extension
Appendix A in the amount of $102,622.
8.4 Approval for Public Works to submit the Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant Program applications for the
Little Skookum barrier culvert replacement projects along Lynch Road and Phillips Road, and Lower Uncle
John on Agate Loop Road, authorize the County Engineer and/or Chair to sign all pertinent document(s), and
the County Engineer to advertise, set bid dates/times, award contract(s) as needed for the projects.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time
Please see above options to provide public testimony.
No Public Hearings set for this time.
11. Board’s Calendar and Reports
12. Adjournment
MASON COUNTY
TO: Board of Mason County Commissioners
Reviewed
FROM: Kariann Rutledge Ext. 380
DEPARTMENT: Support Services Action Agenda
DATE: January 20, 2026 No. 4.1
ITEM: Correspondence
4.1.1 Received a Levy Limitation Calculation Worksheet from Timberland Regional
Library for the Levy Amount and Rate and Levy Increase.
4.1.2 Received Dam Safety Inspection Report got Cushman Dam No. 2 from Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections.
4.1.3 Received Letter from Habit for Humanity of Mason County regarding Short-Term
Cash Liquidity Issues.
4.1.4 Received Local Authority Renewal Notice from The Liquor and Cannabis Board.
4.1.5 Received letter from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding Channel
Conveyance Capacity – Article 403.
4.1.6 Received Letter from Kelly Madsen regarding Dog Pound Enforcement Officer.
4.1.7 Received Notice of Special Occasion License Application for KAREN HILBURN
CANCER FUND.
Attachments: Originals on file with the Clerk of the Board.
2025 2026
A.
Year 2024 ×
B.
× ÷ $1,000
C.
-=
× ÷ $1,000
D.A+B+C
E.
÷ × $1,000
Assessed Value Less Annexed AV
F.
× ÷ $1,000
G.D+F
H.
Only enter fire/RFA rate, library rate, & firefighter pension fund rate for cities annexed to a fire/RFA or library, or has a firefighters pension fund.
--+=
× ÷ $1,000
I.
J.
K.
Excess Levy Rate Computation - Excess levy amount divided by the assessed value in Line K4 above.
÷ × $1,000
Bond Levy Rate Computation - Bond levy amount divided by the assessed value in Line K4 above.
÷ × $1,000
HL Page 1
LEVY LIMITATIONS WORKSHEET
TAXING DISTRICT Timberland Regional Library Levy for Taxes
Highest Lawful Levy Since 1985 Limit Factor/Max Increase 101%
Current year's assessed value of new construction, improvements, and wind turbines, solar, biomass, and geothermal
facilities in original districts before annexation occurred times last year's levy rate (if an error occurred or an error correction
was made in the previous year, use the rate that would have been levied had no error occurred).
1,383,595,812$ 0.228924000000 =$316,738.29
Instructions for electronic version of form - Fill in highlighted cells all other self populate.
Highest regular tax which could have been lawfully levied beginning with the 1985 levy (refund levy not included).
$25,328,995.50 101.000%=$25,582,285.46
Current Year's A.V.Previous Year's A.V.Remainder
$7,715,058 0.228924000000 =
A.V.Last Year's Levy Rate
Current year's state assessed property value less last year's state assessed property value. The remainder is to be multiplied
by last year's regular levy rate (or the rate that should have been levied).
1,542,213,349$ 1,534,498,291$ 7,715,058.00$
Parts E through G are used in calculating the additional levy limit due to annexation.
To find the rate to be used in F, take the levy limit as shown in Line D above and divide it by the current assessed value of
the district, excluding the annexed area.
$25,900,789.90 $116,526,425,170 =0.222273959463
$1,766.16
Remainder from Line C Last Year's Levy Rate
Regular property tax limit: …………………………………….………….=$25,900,789.90
Annexed Area's A.V.Rate in Line E
Regular property tax limit including annexation …………………………………=$25,900,789.90
Statutory maximum calculation
Total in Line D
Annexed area's current assessed value including new construction and improvements, times the rate in Line E.
0.222273959463 =0
0.500000000000 0.500000000000
District base levy rate Fire or RFA Rate Library Rate Firefighter Pension Fund Statutory Rate Limit
Highest Lawful Levy For This Tax Year (Lesser of G and H) ……………………… =$25,900,789.90
Tax Base For Regular Levy
1. Total district taxable value (including state-assessed property, and excluding
$116,526,425,170 0.500000000000 =$58,263,212.59
A.V. of District Statutory Rate Limit Statutory Amount
3. Plus Timber Assessed Value (TAV) ………………………………...………..
4. Tax base for excess and voted bond levies ………………………...…..…… (1-2+3) $116,526,425,170
boats, timber assessed value, and the senior citizen exemption for the regular levy)$116,526,425,170
Tax Base for Excess and Voted Bond Levies
2. Less assessed value of the senior citizen exemption of less than $40,000 income or 65%
of the median household income for the county based on lower of frozen or market value.
$116,526,425,170 =0.000000000000
Levy Amount A.V. from Line K4 above
$116,526,425,170 =0.000000000000
Levy Amount A.V. from Line K4 above
REV 64 007
Received 12.31.25Commissioners Randy Neatherlin, Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,Jennifer Beierle, Patti McLean,Ciara Stiles, Araceli Witz
2025 2026
A.
Year 2024 +
Year 2024
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
+
G.
H.
+
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
Use this rate in next year's levy calculations unless it's reduced due to levy error, other limitation, or there's a road levy shift.
÷ × $1,000
O.
Use this rate for the current year's tax roll unless it is reduced due to another levy limitation such as the $5.90 limit.
÷ × $1,000 =
P.
Q.OR
Amount shifted FROM this taxing district
S.÷ × $1,000 =
REV 64 007 Banked Capacity Page 2
Population: Less than 10,000 10,000 or more 0
Was a resolution/ordinance adopted authorizing an increase over the previous year's levy? Yes No
TAXING DISTRICT Timberland Regional Library Levy For Taxes
Previous year's actual levy adjusted by the increases as stated in ordinance or resolution (RCW 84.55.120).
$25,665,345.61 0 =$25,665,345.61
Previous Year's Actual Levy Plus Resolution Increase Amount
Was a second resolution/ordinance adopted authorizing an increase over the IPD? Yes No N/A
If so, what was the percentage increase? Calculated % Increase 0.000000000000%
Amount for new construction, improvements, and wind turbines, solar, biomass,
and geothermal facilities.(Line B, page 1) ………………………………………………=$316,738.29
Amount for increase in value of state-assessed property (Line C, page 1)=$1,766.16
$25,665,345.61 0.000000000000%=$25,665,345.61
Previous Year's Actual Levy . Prior Levy +(Prior Levy * % Inc.)
Total levy amount authorized by resolution (E) plus amount refunded or to be refunded (RCW 84.55.070).
$25,983,850.06 $248,237.11 =$26,232,087.17
Total from Line E Amount to be Refunded Amount allowable per
Amount for increase in annexation (Line F, page 1) …………………………=0
Total levy amount authorized, including the annexation ……………Lesser of A+(B+C+D)=$25,983,850.06
Levy limit from line G on page 1, plus amount refunded or to be refunded (RCW 84.55.070).
$25,900,789.90 $248,237.11 =$26,149,027.01
Total amount certified by county legislative authority or taxing district as applicable.
(RCW 84.52.020 and RCW 84.52.070) ……………………………………………..=$26,200,000.00
Lesser of F, G, or H Amount Held in Abeyance Total
Statutory limit from line H on page 1 (dollar amount, not the rate) …………………=$58,263,212.59
Line G, Page 1 Amount to be Refunded Total
Amount of taxes recovered due to a settlement of highly valued disputed property (RCW 84.52.018).
$26,149,027.01 =$26,149,027.01
2. Plus amount under levied (if applicable) ………………………………………….
Total: K +/- L …………………………………………………………………………. $26,149,027.01
Regular Levy Rate Computation Without Levy Error Correction
Lesser of I and J …………………………………………………………………… $26,149,027.01
Levy Corrections Year of Error:
1. Minus amount over levied (if applicable) …………………………………………..
Regular Levy Rate Computation: Lesser of J and M divided by the assessed value in line J1 on page 1.
$26,149,027.01 $116,526,425,170 0.224404266899
Lesser of J and M Amount on line J1 on page 1 rate before aggregate check
$26,149,027.01 $116,526,425,170 =0.224404266899
Lesser of J and K Amount on line J1 on page 1 rate w/o error correction
$0.00
$26,149,027.01 $116,526,425,170 0.224404266899
Post Shift Levy Amount Amount on line J1 on page 1 Post Shift Levy Rate
Road Levy Shift Rate Computation - (Do not enter a shift amount in both shift fields.)
Amount shifted TO this taxing district
Ordinance / Resolution No. 25-005
RCW 84.55.120
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Timberland Regional Library has met and considered
(Governing body of the taxing district) (Name of the taxing district)
its budget for the calendar year 2026 ; and,
WHEREAS, the districts actual levy amount from the previous year was $ $25,665,345.61 ; and,
(Previous year’s levy amount)
WHEREAS, the population of this district is more than or less than 10,000; and now, therefore,
(Check one)
BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the taxing district that an increase in the regular property tax levy
is hereby authorized for the levy to be collected in the 2026 tax year.
(Year of collection)
The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall be $ 0.00
which is a percentage increase of 0 % from the previous year.This increase is exclusive of
(Percentage increase)
additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, newly constructed wind turbines,
solar, biomass, and geothermal facilities, and any increase in the value of state assessed property, any annexations
that have occurred and refunds made.
Adopted this 30 day of December , 2025 .
If additional signatures are necessary, please attach additional page.
This form or its equivalent must be submitted to your county assessor prior to their calculation of the property tax
levies. A certified budget/levy request, separate from this form is to be filed with the County Legislative Authority
no later than November 30th. As required by RCW 84.52.020, that filing certifies the total amount to be levied by
the regular property tax levy. The Department of Revenue provides the “Levy Certification” form (REV 64 0100)
for this purpose. The form can be found at: http://dor.wa.gov/docs/forms/PropTx/Forms/LevyCertf.doc.
To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format, please call 1-800-647-7706. Teletype (TTY) users may
use the Washington Relay Service by calling 711. For tax assistance, call (360) 534-1400.
REV 64 0101e (w) (12/9/14)
TIMBERLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY
INTERCOUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NUMBER 25-004
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE TAX LEVY AMOUNT AND TAX LEVY RATE AND POPULATION FOR THE 2025 REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 2026 COLLECTIONS
WHEREAS, RCW 27.12.150 requires the Board of Trustees of Timberland Regional Library to determine the funds
necessary for the maintenance of the library services for the district by means of an annual tax levy on the property in
the district of not more than fifty cents per thousand dollars of assessed value per year; and,
WHEREAS, the property tax levy in the several counties of the Timberland Regional Library district shall be
compiled by the Board of Trustees of Timberland Regional Library to determine the tax rate necessary; and,
WHEREAS, the determination shall be certified to the respective Boards of County Commissioners; and,
WHEREAS, final assessed values are now available and a uniform property tax levy rate for the Inter-county
Rural Library District can now be established; and,
WHEREAS, the five county assessors within the Inter-county Rural Library District have certified the total
assessed value of property as shown by the completed tax rolls in accordance with RCW 84.48.130; and now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Timberland Regional Library certifies a 2025 regular property tax
levy for 2026 collection in the five-county district of $26,149,027.02; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Timberland Regional Library, certifies a 2025 uniform
regular property tax levy rate of $0.224404 per thousand dollars of assessed real and personal property valuation for
collection in 2026; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Timberland Regional Library, for the purposes of
calculating the highest allowable lawful levy, determines that the population of Timberland Regional Library’s taxing
district is more than 10,000.
Adopted this 30th day of December 2025.
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Received 01/02/2026Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,FERC
Recived 01/05/2026Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith
Account Name Location Name License/Authorization Portfolio Name Trade Name Expiration Date Type Subtype Privilege Name
MEMENTO RIDERE, LLC 1065 SE STATE ROUTE 3, SHELTON, WA, 98584 015110 Sunsets Cannabis 4/30/2026 Cannabis Retail Cannabis Retailer
MEMENTO RIDERE, LLC 1065 SE STATE ROUTE 3, SHELTON, WA, 98584 015110 Sunsets Cannabis 4/30/2026 Cannabis Retail Medical Cannabis Endorsement
YMCK, INC 120 NE STATE ROUTE 300, BELFAIR, WA, 98528 014018 SANDY'S DELI 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail Grocery Store - Beer/Wine
YMCK, INC 120 NE STATE ROUTE 300, BELFAIR, WA, 98528 014018 SANDY'S DELI 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail Beer/ Cider Grocery Growlers
TUG AND CHUGGS, INC 13443 W CLOQUALLUM RD, ELMA, WA, 98541 015197 TUGGS AND CHUGGS 3/31/2026 Liquor Non-Retail S/B/W Restaurant Lounge (-)
TUG AND CHUGGS, INC 13443 W CLOQUALLUM RD, ELMA, WA, 98541 015197 TUGGS AND CHUGGS 3/31/2026 Liquor Non-Retail Factory Sealed Containers Takeout
TUG AND CHUGGS, INC 13443 W CLOQUALLUM RD, ELMA, WA, 98541 015197 TUGGS AND CHUGGS 3/31/2026 Liquor Non-Retail Growlers Takeout
MOSQUITO FLEET WINERY LLC 21 NE OLD BELFAIR HWY, BELFAIR, WA, 98528 007670 MOSQUITO FLEET WINERY 3/31/2026 Liquor Non-Retail Domestic Winery < 250,000
MOSQUITO FLEET WINERY LLC 21 NE OLD BELFAIR HWY, BELFAIR, WA, 98528 007670 MOSQUITO FLEET WINERY 3/31/2026 Liquor Non-Retail B/W On Premises Endorsement
SEABECK PIZZA, INC.23800 HWY 3, BELFAIR, WA, 98528 004225 SEABECK PIZZA 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail B/W Restaurant - Beer/Wine
GOLDBABY LLC 654 W HOMER ADAMS RD, ELMA, WA, 98541 018519 GOLDBABY LLC 4/30/2026 Cannabis Non-Retail Cannabis Producer Tier 2
GOLDBABY LLC 654 W HOMER ADAMS RD, ELMA, WA, 98541 018519 GOLDBABY LLC 4/30/2026 Cannabis Non-Retail Cannabis Processor
TRUST WAHEGURU LLC 70 SE LYNCH RD, SHELTON, WA, 98584 007108 TAYLOR TOWNE STORE 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail Grocery Store - Beer/Wine
TRUST WAHEGURU LLC 70 SE LYNCH RD, SHELTON, WA, 98584 007108 TAYLOR TOWNE STORE 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail Beer/ Cider Grocery Growlers
LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB, INC.790 E ST ANDREWS DR, SHELTON, WA, 98584-8545, USA 000204 LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail Private Club - Spirits/Beer/Wine
LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB, INC.790 E ST ANDREWS DR, SHELTON, WA, 98584-8545, USA 000204 LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail Off-Premises Sale Wine
LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB, INC.790 E ST ANDREWS DR, SHELTON, WA, 98584-8545, USA 000204 LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail Non-Club Event
LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB, INC.811 E ST ANDREWS DR, SHELTON, WA, 98584 000205 LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail B/W Restaurant - Beer/Wine
LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB, INC.811 E ST ANDREWS DR, SHELTON, WA, 98584 000205 LAKE LIMERICK COUNTRY CLUB 3/31/2026 Liquor Retail Off Premises
Received 01/05/2026Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,LIquor & Cannabis
Received 01.12.26Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,FERC
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Licensing Division: Alcohol Unit
1025 Union Ave SE, P.O. Box 43098
Olympia, WA 98504-3098
Customer Service: (360) 664-1600
Fax: (360) 753-2710 Website: www.lcb.wa.gov
NOTICE OF SPECIAL OCCASION LICENSE APPLICATION
RETURN THIS NOTICE TO: LARESPONSE@LCB.WA.GOV
January 13, 2026
To: MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Organization Name: KAREN HILBURN CANCER FUND
Organization Address: 2526 LACROSSE CT, SHELTON, WA 98584-1209
Contact Name: KELLE OBLIZALO
Contact DOB: 1/28/1970
Contact Phone: 360-490-0902
Special Occasion #: 446457
Event Date(s)/Time: 4/19/2026 4/19/2026; 4:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Event Location(s): ALDERBROOK RESORT & SPA - 10 E ALDERBROOK DR, UNION, WA 98592-9426
A SPECIAL OCCASION LICENSE ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO:
__Sell beer for consumption at the above specified date, time, and location.
__Sell wine for consumption at the above specified date, time, and location.
__Sell spirits by the individual serving for consumption at the above specified date, time, and location.
__Sell beer, wine and spirits in unopened bottles or packages in limited
quantities for off premise consumption at the above specified date, time, and location.
You have 20 days from the date of this notice to provide input regarding this application. If we do not receive a response within
20 days, we will assume you have no objections to the issuance of the license. If you need additional time to respond, you must
submit a written request with your reason(s) for an extension of up to 20 days.
1. Do you approve of the applicant? YES____ NO____
2. Do you approve of the event location? YES____ NO____
If you have indicated disapproval of the applicant, location, or both, please submit a statement of all facts on which your objection(s)
are based.
________________ _______________________________________________________________
Date Signature of Mayor, City Manager, County Commissioner or Designee
Received 01.14.26Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,LIQUOR & CANNABIS
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
November 24, 2025 | Page 1 of 2
Week of November 24, 2025
Monday, November 24, 2025
9:00 A.M. Closed Session – RCW 42.30.140(4) Labor Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask 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. Community Development - Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Kell and Luke Viscusi shared that the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission recommends
withholding grant funds for Harstine Island Community Club due to not meeting the required deadline
to submit a final report, including receipts and/or proof of payment within 10 days of the grant
completion date. Approved to move forward.
10:30 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Loretta and Mike shared two Adopt-a-Road applications. One from the Hood Canal Lions Club for
McReavy Road milepost 1 to milepost 6 and one from the Denson’s for E Agate Road from milepost 0
to milepost 3.78. Approved to move forward.
• Mike requested to interview Andrew Flannagan for the Transportation Improvement Program Citizen
Advisory Panel (TIP-CAP). Approved to move forward.
• Loretta discussed the issue of solid waste voucher repayment, not a gifting.
• Loretta discussed the Bremerton Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for sanitary sewer service
and outlined a need for a timeline. Cmmr. Neatherlin shared concerns about a timeline for any items
besides the MOU and a concern around Mason County paying for feasibility. The Commissioners
agreed on a ninety-day timeline.
10:50 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Jennifer Beierle shared the Resolution to delete Fund 114, Victim Witness Activity, and establish
Department No. 181, Victim Witness Activity, within the general fund for the 2026 budget. Approved
to move forward.
• Jennifer shared the requests for supplemental appropriations and amendments to the 2025 budget.
Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer provided an overview of the 2026 Proposed Budget Draft.
• Kelly Frazier discussed a letter of resignation for the Maintenance IIII position and asked to post the
now open position. Approved to move forward.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
Prepared by Christopher Pinkston
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
November 24, 2025 | Page 2 of 2
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Sharon Trask, Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
December 1, 2025 | Page 1 of 2
Week of December 1, 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025
9:00 A.M. Public Hearing to take public comment on the adoption of the 2026 Mason County
Budget
Jennifer Beierle presented and listed RCW guidelines for Public Hearing and the publication of the
preliminary budget to the public. There was a notated discrepancy in Full-Time Employee (FTE) count
for the Sheriff ’s Office, it should be 104.5. The revenue and ex pense balances were listed, as well as
County FTEs. The updated fund balance projection for 2025 shows the County should end with 24
million dollars in budget, true cash end should be 22 million dollars based on this year and past six-
year expenditures. Jennifer recommended the adoption of the budget.
Auditor Steve Duenkel shared his opposition to budget as proposed due to continuing deficit spending
and claimed cuts proposed by Cmmr. Neatherlin will save from heavy cuts next year.
Chris Kay, North Mason, agreed with the Auditor on fiscal responsibility. Spoke about being a victim
of petty crimes such as mail theft, vehicle damage, and shoplifting as well as singular life insurance
payouts impact county. Chris also discussed rural planning for the county notating importance of
ensuring proper staffing of departments.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to close public comment and continue the
hearing to December 9, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. to consider adoption of the 2026 budget. Motion
carried. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-nay.
10:00 A.M. PAC Interview – Cynthia Sund
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Commissioners interviewed Cynthia Sund for the Planning Advisory Commission.
10:15 A.M. HPC Interview – Andrea Sigo
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Commissioners interviewed Andrea Sigo for the Historic Preservation Commission.
10:30 A.M. Community Development – Luke Viscusi
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Luke requested to interview Virginia Feldman for the HPC. Approved to move forward.
10:35 A.M. Public Health – Ian Tracy
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Ian shared the Onsite Septic System (OSS) Rebates news release. Approved to move forward.
10:45 A.M. WSU Extension – Heidi Steinbach
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Heidi discussed the Interagency agreement between Washington State Department of Agriculture and
Mason County and its agent Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board for control of Class A
Noxious Weed giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) in Mason County. Approved to move
forward.
• Heidi shared the Interagency agreement between Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
and Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board to be used for control of noxious and invasive weeds.
Approved to move forward.
10:55 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
December 1, 2025 | Page 2 of 2
• Mike Collins shared the request to transfer jurisdiction for Delmore Road to the State of Washington.
Approved to move forward.
11:10 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• John Taylor requested recommendations for funding for the Latimer’s Landing float system. Cmmr.
Neatherlin stated that the County needs to reach out to the Squaxin Island Tribe for partnership. Cmmr.
Trask recommended reaching out to the Economic Development Council.
• John discussed Mason County Recreation Area (MCRA) synthetic turf replacement and requested
recommendations for funding.
• John discussed Sandhill Park outfield renovation s to be updated for soccer use and requested
recommendations for funding and/or partnering with the school district.
• Kim Monroe shared the November 2025 – December 2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
for Lieutenants Command Guild representing Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Approved to move
forward.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
Prepared by Christopher Pinkston
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Sharon Trask, Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
DATE | Page 1 of 1
Week of December 8, 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025
9:00 A.M. Community Development – Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Randy Collins discussed the 2026-2027 Fire Investigation contract with the Mason County Fire
Chief’s Association. Approved to move forward.
9:10 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Loretta continued the discussion around Delmore Road.
• Loretta and Richard discussed the Belfair Water Reclamation Facility and addressed defects in water
reclamation pond. There will be a meeting with the Department of Ecology to track open issues.
9:25 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• John Taylor shared debris from the Bear Gulch fire is shifting in flow.
• John requested the transition of Mason County’s emergency alert system from CodeRED to
Everbridge. Approved to move forward.
• Travis shared the 2.0% general wage increase for non-represented employees effective January 1,
2026. Approved to move forward.
• Travis discussed Out of Class and Lead Pay for 2026.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
Prepared by Christopher Pinkston
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Sharon Trask, Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
December 15, 2025 | Page 1 of 1
Week of December 15, 2025
Monday, December 15, 2025
9:00 A.M. Closed Session – RCW 42.30.110(b) Acquisition of Real Estate
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
10:00 A.M. Applicant Interview – Virginia Feldman for Mason Historic Preservation Commission
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Commissioners interviewed Virginia Feldman for th e HPC. Approved to move forward.
10:15 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Richard Dickinson shared the Consultant Agreement with Dave Evans & Associates for the
Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) State Route (SR) 302/Victor Creek
Culvert replacement project. Approved to move forward.
• Richard gave a reminder for the early closure of the Belfair Drop Box Station and Eells Hill.
10:20 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Travis shared the Lodging Tax Advisory (LTAC) Committee contracts for 2026. Approved to move
forward.
• Travis discussed the 2026 Commission meeting calendar. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle presented the monthly financial report for November 2 025.
10:35 A.M. Public Defense – Maggie Houston
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Angela Avery and Maggie shared the proposed case weighting policy, compliance with caseload
reductions, and proposed 2026 contract for Indigent Defense cases. Tabled.
• Maggie discussed the 2026 contracts with Taschner Law, PLLC. Approved to move forward.
10:50 A.M. Public Health – Dave Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Ian Tracy shared an urgent flooding news release. Approved to move forward.
• Casey Bingham shared the 2026 Environmental Health fees.
• Dave discussed the Local Homeless Housing Plan for 2025-2030. The Department of Commerce has
approved an extension for the submission of the plan to January 31st, 2026.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
Prepared by Christopher Pinkston
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Sharon Trask, Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
January 5, 2026 | Page 1 of 2
Week of January 5, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026
9:00 A.M. Closed Session – RCW 42.30.140(4) Labor Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask met in closed session for labor negotiation from 9:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Kim Monroe, Travis Adams, Kayla Brinckmeyer, Cabot Dow, and Lindsey Smith
were also in attendance.
10:00 A.M. Executive Session – RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) Real Estate
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask met in executive session for real estate from 10:00
a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Travis Adams was also in attendance.
10:15 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• McKenzie Smith reviewed the 2026 Boards, Councils, and Commissions list.
• Jennifer Beierle provided an update on The Youth Connection’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
award. Project delays have occurred due to the initial project costs being underestimated, and The
Youth Connection is now seeking additional funding to complete the project . To date, $400,796.18 has
been documented as expended. There is a remaining balance of $321,203.82 that must be expended by
October 31, 2026.
• Jennifer discussed paying off two loans for Public Works on Beards Cove and will brief again next
week.
• Travis shared a letter reporting to Governor Bob Ferguson the cost impact of providing Indigent/Public
Defense within Mason County. Approved to move forward.
• Travis discussed the sale of parcel no. 22005-53-00012 located at 1581 E Phillips Lake Loop Road in
Shelton to Bernard and Lisa Stewart for the purchase price of $6,000 and having Cmmr. Neatherlin
sign the Vacant Land Purchase and Sale Agreement. Approved to move forward.
10:25 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson
Utilities & Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Richard shared a Rustlewood Sewer force main ruptured (split) on Saturday night. The line is “band-
aided” but needs permanent repair. At this time there is no estimate for cost.
• Loretta and Mike Collins announced amendments are needed to the Annual Construction Program and
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) due to a financial imbalance of $1.2 million
which will be briefed in full next week.
• Loretta discussed the City of Bremerton Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for sanitary sewer
service revision request. Ned Lever, City of Bremerton City Engineer, responded regarding the MOU
asking for an amendment explaining that the work described above “feasibility” is not eligible to be
paid for with the Commerce grant. Commissioners requested a timeline and “ballpark” costs.
• Loretta provided an update on job vacancies and recruitment.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
January 5, 2026 | Page 2 of 2
Sharon Trask, Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
January 12, 2026 | Page 1 of 2
Week of January 12, 2026
Monday, January 12, 2026
9:00 A.M. Closed Session – RCW 42.30.140(4) Labor Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask met in closed session for labor negotiation from 9:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Kim Monroe, Travis Adams, Kayla Brinckmeyer, Cabot Dow, and Lindsey Smith
were also in attendance.
10:00 A.M. Board of Equalization Interview
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Commissioners interviewed Todd Wilmovsky for the Board of Equalization (BOE). Tabled.
10:15 A.M. Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel Interview
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Interview for Andrew Flannigan for the Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel
(TIP-CAP). Postponed.
10:30 A.M. WSU Extension – Dan Teuteberg
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Dan shared the 2026 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Appendix A between Washington State
University Extension. Approved to move forward.
10:35 A.M. Indigent Defense – Maggie Huston
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Maggie notified the Commissions that the Deputy Public Defender II and III position openings were
posted last week.
• Maggie discussed hosting an intern from the Washington State Office of Public Defense – Rural Public
Defense Fellowship Program from June 4, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Approved to move forward.
10:45 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Kelly Frazier shared the Panitarium Cleaner building, which is a tax title parcel, needs its roof fixed
due to the roof sitting on a Public Utility District No. 3 (PUD 3) power line as well as leaking. The cost
will be about $6,000-7,000 to fix. Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) funds cannot be used unless it is a
county building. Cmmr. Neatherlin requested the Grant Writer look into potential grants that could
assist with the cleanup of that parcel.
• Jennifer Beierle discussed the Beard’s Cove USDA loans obtained in 2019 and shared the amortization
schedules. There is a cash balance in the fund that could pay off both loans, but Public Works requests
to hold the cash for future capital projects.
10:50 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson
Utilities & Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Mike Collins requested to apply for the 2027-2029 Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) Grant. The
combined total project cost for all six projects is estimated to be $8,208,885.00 for permitting,
construction/materials and construction management and the match is estimated to be $1,023,000.
Approved to move forward.
11:00 A.M. Public Health – David Windom
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• David discussed setting a Public Hearing for the Homelessness Housing Plan. An extension was
received from the Department of Commerce.
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
January 12, 2026 | Page 2 of 2
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
Board of Mason County Commissioners
Proceedings
Commission Chambers
411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
December 9, 2025
1. Call to Order – The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Erik Onisko led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call – Present: 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 Received 2026 Budgets, Levy Certifications and/or Resolutions from the following:
Mason County Fire District 5; Mason County Fire District 13; Central Mason Fire; North
Mason Regional Fire Authority, City of Shelton; City of Shelton – Metro Park; Mason
County Fire Protection District 4; Port of Grapeview; Mason County Fire District 12;
Mason County School Districts; North Mason School District No.403; Mason County Fire
Protections District 16
4.1.2 Received Letters from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Regarding DPP
Addendum, Cushman No.1 Development, Cushman Project and Portfolio-Wide IRRM
Evaluation and Implementation Plan due by January 30, 2026, Cushman, Nisqually River,
Cowlitz River, and Wynoochee Projects
4.2 Ian Tracy shared the Onsite Septic System Rebate News Release
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input
Susan Kirchoff Director Youth Connection – spoke about transitioning project vision to homeless
housing plan.
Bill Hyatt spoke on opposing a possible removal of public safety officers. noted mason county vs
comps vs national per 1k citizens.
Dave Martinson spoke about police officers echoing previous citizens objection to removal.
carried into 5-year housing plan, spoke about concern on individuals working on this project.
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
No minutes at this time.
8. Approval of Action Agenda
8.1 Approval of Warrants & Treasurer Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant # 8117275-8117503 $ 861,870.95
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant # 121401-121811 $ 1,002,473.65
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant # 7009302-7009328 $ 642,236.60
Treasurer Electronic Remittance $ 1,875,910.80
December 9, 2025 | Page 2 of 4
8.2 Approval to schedule and interview Virginia Feldman for consideration to serve on the Mason
County Historic Preservation Commission (MCHPC).
8.3 Approval to appoint Andrea Wilbur-Sigo to the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission
(MCHPC) for a term beginning at appointment date and ending November 2028.
8.4 Approval to appoint Cynthia Sund to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC).
8.5 Approval to appoint Kerry Meyers to the Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
(LTAC) as a Spender.
8.6 Approval of the contract funding ShelterWorks for a term beginning November 15, 2025 and
ending March 31 2026 authorize Chair to execute the necessary documents. (MCC 25-062)
8.7 Approval of the rejection of all bids received for the Eells Hill Inbound Truck Scale Replacement
Project.
8.8 Approval of a resolution, replacing Resolution 2024-055, updating the designation of certain low
volume unpaved county access roads as primitive county roads. (RES. 2025-093)
8.9 Approval of a resolution authorizing the transfer of jurisdiction for Delmore Road to the State of
Washington and authorize Chair and/or Public Works staff to execute the necessary transfer
documents. (RES. 2025-092)
8.10 Approval of the Interagency agreement between Washington State Department of Agriculture and
Mason County and it’s agent Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board and authorize Chair to
execute the necessary documents – Contract No. K6454 (MCC 25-055)
8.11 Approval of the Interagency agreement between Washington State Parks and Recreation
Commission and Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board and authorize Chair to execute the
necessary documents – Agreement No. IA 527-131(MCC 25-056)
8.12 Approval of the November 2025 – December 2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for
Lieutenants Command Guild representing Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
8.13 Approval to sign letter of support for Olympic College’s proposal to establish Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic education programs serving Kitsap and Mason
Counties.
8.14 Approval of a resolution for a 2.0% general wage increase for non-represented employees
effective January 1, 2026. (RES. 2025-087)
8.15 Approval of continuous Out of Class and Lead Pays that remain active into year 2026.
8.16 Approve the transition from CodeRED to Everbridge and sign quote and Master Services
Agreement (MSA) for Everbridge. (MCC 25-061)
Cmmr. Tarzwell/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.16, with
the removal of item 8.2. Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
No other business.
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 continued from December 1, 2025 to take public comment on and consider the
adoption of the 2026 Mason County Budget. Staff: Jennifer Beierle (RES. 2025-084)
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to adopt the 2026 budget in the total
amount of $198,583,418. The General Fund is $71,942,893 and the total other county
funds are $ 126,640,525. Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye;
Trask-aye.
December 9, 2025 | Page 3 of 4
10.2 Public Hearing continued from November 25, 20025 to take public comment on and consider
the certification to the County Assessor the amount of taxes for county purposes and the
amount of taxes levied for each taxing district for 2026. Staff: Jennifer Beierle (RES. 2025-73
AND 2025-070 AND 2025-071 AND 2025-072 AND 2025-090)
Cmmr. Tarzwell/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt the Resolution certifying to
the County Assessor the property tax levies for collection in 2026. Motion carried
unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
10.3 Public Hearing to take public comment on and consider the draft Mason County Local
Homeless Housing Plan (2025-2030) Staff: Melissa Casey
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell/ moved and seconded to Continue discussion of the Local
Homeless Housing Plan to 12/16 and to continue public comment up until that date.
Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye
Public Comment:
Susan Kirchoff discussed process in which providers need to go out for granting. Spoke in
support of a need for the plan.
Unknown male spoke about a need for a plan based on law. Asked about accountability for not
hitting marks in the plan.
Erik Onisko Mayor spoke about his involvement with the plan and outlined multiple
workshops and multiple parties’ collaboration and the need for the external assistance to
complete plan.
Jeff Cary spoke about the need for a plan as it is necessary for County operation.
Will Harris spoke about challenges he saw in draft specifically not clearly defining homeless
spoke against plan stating plan is not ready
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 11:22a.m.
ATTEST:
____________________________
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
Prepared by Christopher Pinkston
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
_______________________________
Sharon Trask, Chair
_______________________________
Pat Tarzwell, Vice-Chair
December 9, 2025 | Page 4 of 4
________________________________
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
Board of Mason County Commissioners
Proceedings
Commission Chambers
411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
December 16, 2025
1. Call to Order – The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Dan Cameron led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call – Present: Present: Commissioner District 1 – Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner
District 2 – Pat Tarzwell; Commissioner District 3 – Sharon Trask.
4. Correspondence and Organizational Business
4.1 Ian Tracy shared the Flooding News Release.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input
No citizen input.
6. Adoption of Agenda
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion
carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes
No minutes at this time.
8. Approval of Action Agenda
8.1 Approval of the Fire Investigation Contract with Mason County Fire Chief’s Association for
year 2026-2027 (MCC 25-057).
8.2 Approval of the Taschner Law Professional Services Contract for District Court (MCC 25-
058).
8.3 Approval of the Taschner Law Professional Services Contract for Superior Court (MCC 25-
059.)
8.4 Approval of the Lobbying Agreement with Capitol Consulting LLC (MCC 25-060).
8.5 Authorize Public Works to enter into a new consultant agreement with David Evans and
Associates, Inc.
8.6 Authorize the Chair to execute Lodging Tax Advisory Board contracts on behalf of the BOCC.
(MCC 25-050 through 25-054).
8.7 Approval to publish to the public via the Mason County Website and accept the commissioner
meeting schedule for year 2026 as proposed.
8.8 Approval of the Resolution Establishing the County Fund Number 107 for Road Improvement
District (RID) No.20244-01 Shetland Road (RES. 2025-88).
Cmmr. Tarzwell/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.8.
Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
No other business.
December 16, 2025 | Page 2 of 3
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 take public comment on and consider the supplemental budget requests and
budget transfers to the 2025 budget. Staff: Jennifer Beierle (RES. 2025-091)
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Tarzwell moved and seconded to approve the supplemental budget
requests and budget transfers to the 2025 budget as presented. Motion carried
unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
10.2 Public Hearing to take public comment on and consider the draft Mason County
Comprehensive Plan Staff: Kelle Rowen and Marissa Watson
Cmmr. Tarzwell/ Trask moved and seconded to approve the Mason County
Comprehensive Plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye;
Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
Questions and/or comments:
Julia spoke requesting more information about the forest land designation and the tax impacts.
Specifically asked about the origin of the name “Legacy forest land”.
Rainey Fogle asked about Green Diamond taxation under new designation.
Peggy Morell spoke about Mason County Comp Plan processes from 1979. Spoke against the
plan stated the connection of citizen want and vision is lost.
Linda Lynx spoke about climate change speaking in favor of the Comp Plan.
Jeff Cary spoke against the plan as a citizen.
Julian Gale spoke about adopting the new land designation and requested a name change.
Spoke about racial disparity in housing.
Phil Wolff revised Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Commission (TIP-
CAP) recommendation to approve the transportation portion of the plan.
Brooke Frickleton spoke against the plan asking to delay for further correction.
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 11:00 a.m.
ATTEST:
____________________________
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
Prepared by Christopher Pinkston
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
_______________________________
Sharon Trask, Chair
December 16, 2025 | Page 3 of 3
_______________________________
Pat Tarzwell, Vice-Chair
________________________________
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
Board of Mason County Commissioners
Proceedings
Commission Chambers
411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
January 6, 2026
1. Call to Order – The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Tarzwell 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 in local authority renewal notices.
4.1.2 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in notice of cannabis license for Fed
Garden LLC.
4.1.3 Timberland Regional Library (TRL) sent in their 2026 Preliminary Budget.
4.1.4 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sent in letters regarding the Thirteenth
Part 12D Report, for Comprehensive Assessment of the Cushman No. 1 Development,
Cushman Project due by December 1, 2027; Thirteenth Part 12D Report, for a Periodic
Inspection of the Cushman No. 2 Development, Cushman Project due by December 1,
2027; DPP Revision, Cushman No.1 Development, Cushman Project; and Dam Safety
Inspection Report for Cushman Hydroelectric Project.
4.1.5 The Department of the Navy sent in a notice of intent to prepare a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for
Northwest Training and Testing.
4.1.6 Mason County Second Class School Districts sent in updated 2026 levy certification.
4.1.7 Pioneer School District sent in updated 2026 levy certification budget and excess levy
certification.
4.1.8 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in notice of special occasion license
application for the North Mason Rotary Club and four special occasion license
applications for the Hood Canal Enhancement Group.
4.1.9 United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs sent in notice of non-
gaming land acquisition application filed by the Squaxin Island Tribe.
4.2 Cmmr. Tarzwell was appointed as Chair and Cmmr. Neatherlin was appointed as Vice-Chair.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input
Pastor Bill Baker of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church noted the church is celebrating its 100-year
anniversary and provided a blessing for the new year.
Randy Lewis spoke regarding the Bremerton sewer expansion. While not opposed, he emphasized
that it must primarily benefit Mason County taxpayers. He stated that the feasibility study
presented to the Board must address the financial risks associated with the expansion.
Skip Parker spoke about issues with the Building Department regarding permits. He shared an
example in which a friend installed a side door on a garage and was required to obtain an
engineered and architectural drawing costing $1,500 for a $500 door. He emphasized the need for
more qualified personnel in the Building Permit Center.
January 6, 2026 | Page 2 of 3
6. Adoption of Agenda
Cmmr. Trask/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried
unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
7. Approval of Minutes
No minutes at this time.
8. Approval of Action Agenda
8.1 Approval of Warrants and Treasurer Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant # 8117504-8118035 $3,069,743.79
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant # 121812-122632 $2,057,263.64
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant # 7009329-7009393 $1,952,596.81
8.2 Approval to appoint Virginia Feldman to the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission
(HPC) for a term beginning January 6, 2026 and ending November 30, 2028.
8.3 Approval of the letter to Governor Bob Ferguson regarding Public (Indigent) Defense cost impacts
in Mason County.
8.4 Approval for Cmmr. Neatherlin to sign the Vacant Land Purchase and Sale Agreement for parcel
no. 22005-53-00012 located at 1581 E Phillips Lake Loop Road in Shelton to Bernard and Lisa
Stewart for the purchase price of $6,000.
8.5 Approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. to amend the 2026
Annual Construction Program and 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP).
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.5. Motion
carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)
Steve Duenkel, Auditor, shared that the Elections department is preparing for the February 10,
2026, election, which will include five measures. Ballots will be mailed to voters on January 20,
2026.
10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time
No public hearings.
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 9:30 a.m.
January 6, 2026 | Page 3 of 3
ATTEST:
____________________________
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
Prepared by Cami Olson
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
_______________________________
Pat Tarzwell, Chair
_______________________________
Randy Neatherlin, Vice-Chair
________________________________
Sharon Trask, Commissioner
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. 8.1
From: Kariann Rutledge Ext: 380
Department: Central Services Briefing: ☐
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): Click or tap here to enter text. Agenda Date(s): January 20, 2026
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
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Item:
Approval of Warrants & Treasurer Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund (2025/2026) Warrant # 8118036-8118374 $ 533,748.43
Direct Deposit Fund (2026) Warrant # 122633-123039 $ 991,717.58
Salary Clearing Fund (2026) Warrant # 7009394-7009431 $ 1,304,016.93
Treasurer Electronic Remittance (2025) $ 698,175.34
Macecom 12.10.25 $ 301,731.17
MENTAL HEALTH 12.10.25 $ 14,611.48
Dispute Resolution Surcharge 12.10.25 $ 1,345.00
CLEAN WATER DISTRICT 12.16.25 $ 87,180.51
COMMUNITY SERVUCES HEALTH 12.16.25 $ 87.180.51
VICTIM WITNESS ACTIVITY 12.29.25 $ 306.86
GENERAL FUND 12.29.25 $ 306.86
Mason Co Landfill (Brink’s) 12.19.25 $ 1,690.80
Beard’s Cove Water Meter (91-07) USDA 12.15.25 $ 3,435.00
Mental Health 12.16.25 $ 100,000.00
Public Health 12.16.25 $ 100,000.00
CURRENT EXPENSE 12.31.25 $ 186.84
ROAD DIV-CURRENT EXPENSE 12.31.25 $ 17.68
Veterans Assistance 12.31.25 $ 2.53
COUNTY ROAD 12.31.25 $ 176.12
MENTAL HEALTH 12.31.25 $ 3.98
Background/Executive Summary:
The Board approved Resolution no. 80-00 Payment of Claims Against County: Procedure Authorizing
Warrant Issue and Release Prior to Board Claim Approval. Mason County Code 3.32.060(a) requires that
the Board enter into the minutes of the County Commissioners the approval of claims listing warrant
numbers.
Claims Clearing YTD total (2025/2026) $ 20,163,254.94
Direct Deposit YTD total (2026) $ 991,717.58
Salary Clearing YTD total (2026) $ 1,304,016.93
Treasurer Remittance YTD total (2025) $ 17,556,145.33
Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
See above.
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval of the aforementioned Claims Clearing Fund, Direct Deposit Fund, Salary Clearing Fund, and
Treasurer Electronic Remittance warrants.
Attachment(s):
Originals on file with Financial Services and the Treasurer’s Office; copies on file with the Clerk of the
Board
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To : Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Shane Schoeneberg Ext: 303
Department: Jail Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☐
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): 11 -10-25 Agenda Date(s): 11/25/2025, 1/20/2025
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:
Amendment to Lewis County Prisoner Housing Contract
Background/Executive Summary:
The Lewis County prisoner housing agreement is due for renewal January 1, 2026. The Amendment
increases the daily housing rate from $103.69 per day to $114.06. The term is for one additional year,
expiring December 31st, 2026.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
None anticipated. Contract is for emergency use only at this time.
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approve contract Amendment
Attachment(s):
Interlocal Agreement Amendment No. 3 to Lewis County Prisoner Housing Contract
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Dan Teuteberg, Director Ext: 686
Department: WSU Extension Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☐
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): January 12, 2026 Agenda Date(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
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: 2026 “Memorandum of Agreement” Appendix A between Washington State University
Extension and Mason County.
Background/Executive Summary: Request signature of the chair on the 2026 “Memorandum of
Agreement” Appendix A between Mason County and Washington State University Extension.
“Memorandum of Agreement” Appendix A provides funding for WSU Extension to provide
programs in Mason County based upon the 2026 budget.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): WSU Extension
budget impact of $102,622 (included in the 2026 adopted budget).
Public Outreach: N/A
Requested Action: Request signature of the chair on the 2026 “Memorandum of Agreement”
Appendix A between Mason County and Washington State University Extension.
Attachment(s): 2026 “Memorandum of Agreement” Appendix A
August 5, 2025
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Between
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
And
Mason County
APPENDIX A
The following funds will be provided under this Memorandum of Agreement for the period January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026 to provide an extension program.
Federal Funds $ Non-Federal Funds $102,622
TOTAL FUNDS $102,622
It is understood that non-Federal funds provided by the County in support of this agreement may be identified by
WSU as match for Federal capacity program (Hatch Act, Smith-Lever Act, etc.) funds received by WSU to
support Extension activities.
Dr. Vicki McCracken Date County Commissioners Date
Associate Dean and Director or County Executive
WSU Extension
Maria J Hernandez Date
Associate Vice President
Office of Research Support and Operations
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): January 12, 2026 Agenda Date(s): January 20, 2026
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: 2027-2029 Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) Grant Application
Background/Executive Summary:
The Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) is accepting applications for the 2027-2029 grant round. Public
Works seeks to apply for Restoration grant funds for construction of fish barrier culvert replacements on
tributaries entering Little Skookum Inlet, along Lynch Road and Phillips Road, as well as Lower Uncle John
on Agate Loop Road. These six projects would all be applied for separately.
Grants are estimated to be awarded in 2027 calendar year.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
See attached Project Funding breakdown. The combined total project cost for all six projects is estimated to
be $8,208,885.00 for permitting, construction/materials and construction management, Mason County’s 15%
combined total match is estimated to be $1,023,000.00. The grant would fund approximately $7,185,865.00.
Public Outreach:
The priority barrier removal projects were developed by Public Works and vetted by the WRIA 14 Lead
Entity.
Requested Action:
Recommend the Board of Mason County Commissioners authorize the submittal of the Fish Barrier
Removal Board Grant Program applications for the Little Skookum barrier culvert replacement projects
along Lynch Road and Phillips Road, and Lower Uncle John on Agate Loop Road, authorize the County
Engineer and/or Chair to sign all pertinent document(s), and the County Engineer to advertise, set bid
dates/times, award contract(s) as needed for the projects.
Attachment(s):
1. Grant Application Notice
2. Vicinity Maps
3. Project Funding Breakdown
Service Layer Credits: Source: Esri,DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics,CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID,IGN, and the GIS User Community
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Uncle Johns Creek - Agate Loop Rd. MP 1.02
Mason County Public Works Department 6/29/2018
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CRP 2070 Lynch Road MP 1.64 732,000.00$ -$
CRP 2067 Lynch Road MP 2.27 1,642,110.00$ 246,316.50$
CRP 2071 Lynch Road MP 2.77 1,275,000.00$ 191,250.00$
CRP 2072 Lynch Road MP 3.92 1,841,500.00$ 276,225.00$
CRP 2073 Phillips Road MP 0.55 656,773.00$ -$
CRP 2023 Agate Loop Road MP 1.02 2,061,500.00$ 309,225.00$
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Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Board Removal Grant - Proposed Project List