HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/12/09 - RegularBoard 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 lk 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
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 Sheriffs 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.
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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.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
McKenzie e Sn'lrth C erk of the Board
Prepared by Christopher Pinkston
Sharon Trask, Chair
Pat Tarzwell, Vice-Cnanr
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R dy Neatherlin, Commissioner
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