HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/03/03 - Regular PacketBoard of Mason County Commissioners
Draft Meeting Agenda
Commission Chambers
411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
March 3, 2026
9:00 a.m.
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Commissioners’ Office no later than 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting.
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 – February 17, 2026, Regular Minutes and February 23, 2026, Briefing Minutes
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 # 8118899-8119324 $1,832,434.88
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant # 123850-124253 $1,007,635.14
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant # 7009502-7009530 $ 649,876.54
8.2 Approval to publish the Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for the
preparation of a County-wide Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan (CWPP).
8.3 Approval of the updated Memorial Hall Rental Policy and Procedures.
8.4 Approval for the County Administrator to sign the 2026 Oath of Credit Card Inventory.
8.5 Approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. to take public comment on the
petition to rename the “Purdy Creek Bridge” to the “Senator Tim Sheldon Bridge”.
8.6 Approval for Public Works to submit the Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant Program applications for culvert
replacement at Lynch Road milepost 3.92 and Lower Uncle John on Agate Loop Road, authorize the County
Engineer and/or Chair to sign all pertinent document(s), and for the County Engineer to advertise, set bid dates
and times, and award contract(s) as needed for the projects.
8.7 Approval for Public Works to submit the Safe Routes to Schools Program application for Collier Road, and
authorize submittal of Pedestrian and Bike Program application for Arcadia Road, authorize the County
Engineer and/or Chair to sign all pertinent document(s), and the County Engineer to advertise, set bid dates
and times, and award contract(s) as needed for the projects.
8.8 Approval of the Resolution for County Road Project No. 2074, Highland Road Improvement Project, authorize
the Public Works County Engineer to advertise, set bid dates and times, award contract, and for the County
Engineer and/or the Chair to sign all pertinent documents.
8.9 Approval of the Private Line Occupancy Permit granting permission to run the septic transport line to cross
under North Shore Road for address 9091 NE North Shore Road, parcel number 22218-34-00020.
8.10 Approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. to consider a Franchise Agreement
with Forged Fiber 37, LLC allowing the company to construct, operate, and maintain their fiber optic
telecommunication system within Mason County rights-of-way.
8.11 Approval of the lease extension agreement with the Victor Improvement Club through June 23, 2026, for the
purpose of allowing additional time to negotiate either the purchase of the property or revised lease terms for
the sewer pump station site serving the North Bay Water Reclamation Facility collection system.
8.12 Approval to reappoint Chad White to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) to continue serving as the
Solid Waste Industry Representative and Lynda Links to continue serving as the District 3/Citizen
Representative for three-year terms expiring March 14, 2029.
8.13 Approval of the Resolution adopting the Mason County Public Defense Contract Attorney Compensation
Caps, Billing Procedures, and Guidelines.
8.14 Approval of the letter of support for Public Utility District (PUD) No. 1’s application to Community Project
Funding (CPF) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 for both the Jorstad Substation Grid Resilience Project in
Lilliwaup and Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project.
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; 10 minutes per person.
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: March 3, 2026 No. 4.1
ITEM: Correspondence
4.1.1 Received Notice of Special Occasion License Application from ALLYN
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION and Multiple from HOOD CANAL SALMON
ENHANCEMENT GROUP.
4.1.2 Received Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Application from Avary
Rollins and Larye Parkins.
4.1.3 Received Solid Waste Advisory Committee Application from Dane Bonnell, Lynda
Links, and Chad White
4.1.4 Received Letter from North Mason Chamber of Commerce encouraging the
Commission to Advance the Acquisition of the Mason Lake Recreation Area from
Green Diamond Resource Company.
4.1.5 Received Mason County Transit Authority Board Applications from Judy Scott; Wes
Martin; Ken Vanbuskirk; Charles Rhodes; Lance Allen Harpel; and Pamela
Schlauderaff.
4.1.6 Received Letters from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding IRRM
Anchoring Project and Seismic Stabilization Investigation, Cushman No. 1
Development, Cushman Project, and Extension of Time Request, Revised EAPs,
Tacoma Projects.
4.1.7 Received Letter from Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid stating the Office
of Civil Legal Aid is terminating its professional Service Contract with Mason
County Public Defenders office.
Attachments: Originals on file with the Clerk of the Board.
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
February 10, 2026
To: MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Organization Name: ALLYN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Organization Address: 18400 E STATE ROUTE 3, ALLYN, WA, USA, 98524
Contact Name: VERONICA COLBURN
Contact DOB: 1/10/1963
Contact Phone: 360-275-5002
Special Occasion #: 035764
Event Date(s)/Time: 3/21/2026 3/21/2026; 4:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Event Location(s):
THE HUB - 111 NE OLD BELFAIR HWY, BELFAIR, WA 98528-9634
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 2/11/26
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,
Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.
Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,
LIQUOR & CANNABIS
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
February 18, 2026
To: MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Organization Name: HOOD CANAL SALMON ENHANCEMENT GROUP
Organization Address: PO BOX 2169, BELFAIR, WA, USA, 98528
Contact Name: JOANNE TEJEDA
Contact DOB: 8/21/1965
Contact Phone: 360-710-7826
Special Occasion #: 038041
Event Date(s)/Time: 3/25/2026 – 3/25/2026; 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Location(s):
ROBINHOOD VILLAGE - 6790 E. STATE ROUTE 106, UNION, WA 98592
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 wi thin
20 days, we will assume you have no objections to the issuance of the license. If you need additional time to respond, you mu st
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
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
February 20, 2026
To: MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Organization Name: HOOD CANAL SALMON ENHANCEMENT GROUP
Organization Address: PO BOX 2169, BELFAIR, WA, USA, 98528
Contact Name: JOANNE TEJEDA
Contact DOB: 8/21/1965
Contact Phone: 360-710-7826
Special Occasion #: 038041
Event Date(s)/Time: 3/28/2026 – 3/28/2026; 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Event Location(s):
ROBINHOOD VILLAGE - 6790 E. STATE ROUTE 106, BELFAIR, WA 98592
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 wi thin
20 days, we will assume you have no objections to the issuance of the license. If you need additional time to respond, you mu st
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 2/23/26
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,
Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.
Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,
LIQUOR & CANNABIS
Received 2/11/26
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,
Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.
Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,
Chrissy Franklin,Lisa Bachmann
Entr y #: 59 - Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA)Status: Submitted
Submitted: 2/14/2026 7:13 PM
Advisor y Board Name:
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA)
Name:
Larye Parkins
Today's Date:
2/14/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
Board Member, Webmaster: Hypatia-in-the-Woods
Member: Shelton Timberland Library Friends of the Library
Yoga Instructor: Mason County Senior Activities Center
Employment:
Sole Proprieter, Information Engineering Services 1989-
Present, semi-retired. Subcontracted to NIAID, NIH, 2001-2014.
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisor y board?
Provide feedback on existing and emerging needs of elders and persons of disability in our community.
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisor y board?
Skills: Writing, web programming. As a long-time bicyclist, interested in development of safe bicycling infrastructure and
education for seniors to remain active, and safe multi-purpose pathways for persons with disabilities. Also interested in
promoting Linux as a way for limited-income persons to extend the life of older computers. Also involved with several area fiber
arts and crafts organizations, which provide social activities and skills training, mostly cater to older adults and retirees.
List any financial, professional, or voluntar y affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisor y board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Received 2/11/26
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,
Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.
Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,
Wendy Thompson, Richard Dickinson,Kelle Medcalf
Entr y #: 64 - Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/18/2026 10:52 AM
Advisor y Board Name:
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Name:
Lynda Links
Today's Date:
2/18/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
league of women voters
Employment:
self employed
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisor y board?
observer
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisor y board?
interest in solid waste
List any financial, professional, or voluntar y affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
none
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisor y board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Entr y #: 63 - Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/18/2026 8:44 AM
Advisor y Board Name:
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Name:
Chad White
Today's Date:
2/18/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
Chamber of Commerce
Employment:
Mason County Garbage / Site Manager / 23 years
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisor y board?
To plan for the future
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisor y board?
Time in the business
List any financial, professional, or voluntar y affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisor y board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Received 02.13.26
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,
Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.
Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith.
Entry #: 62 - Mason County Transit Authority Board Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/17/2026 12:14 PM
Advisory Board Name:
Mason County Transit Authority Board
Name:
Judy Scott
Today's Date:
2/17/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
Peninsula Regional Transportation Organization; Previous
board member or North Mason Community Voice, Rotary,
North Mason Chamber of Commerce, Current Port of Allyn
Commissioner
Employment:
Self employed; real estate, property management
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisory board?
Providing insight and direction for the transportation for Mason County; understanding the importance of the grant process for
the needs of our communities
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisory board?
Community safety and the need for rural transportation
List any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None that I am aware of.
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisory board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,Tracy Becht
Entry #: 61 - Mason County Transit Authority Board Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/15/2026 8:49 PM
Advisory Board Name:
Mason County Transit Authority Board
Name:
Wes Martin
Today's Date:
2/15/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
Grapeview School Board Director, 14 years. Olympia Symphony
Board of Directors, 4 years. International Business Brokers
Association & Mergers/Acquisitions org member, 20+ years.
Employment:
Sound Business Brokers
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisory board?
Provide community oversight. Utilize my skills in management, finance and contract negotiations to advise or suggestions and
support MTA management and the organization as a whole. The job is NOT to micro manage.
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisory board?
See above
List any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None that I know of.
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisory board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,Tracy Becht
Entry #: 60 - Mason County Transit Authority Board Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/15/2026 6:17 AM
Advisory Board Name:
Mason County Transit Authority Board
Name:
Ken VanBuskirk
Today's Date:
2/15/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
former Belfair sub-area-UGA planning committee
former Theler board member
former North Mason School Board
former Mason County TIP-CAP
former Mason County PAC
Forterra and Great Peninsula Conservancy member and
steward..
Mason County Cemetery District 1 Commissioner
Employment:
United States Forest Service Fire Management-retired
E. E. Overton -Sawyer-FireBoss- current
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisory board?
To strategize with Board and create policy moving the MTA forward with current and anticipated growth impacts.
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisory board?
As a long time resident of Mason County I have history and knowledge of the people and area. I have been an outspoken
advocate for Conservation and responsible development. I have a interest in utilizing the existing Navy RR lines as another form
of public transportation.
List any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisory board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,Tracy Becht
Entry #: 58 - Mason County Transit Authority Board Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/12/2026 8:19 PM
Advisory Board Name:
Mason County Transit Authority Board
Name:
Charles G. Rhodes
Today's Date:
2/12/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
WACO
WSACC
Employment:
Mason County Clerk
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisory board?
Assist the Advisory Board by providing recommendations for policy and financial decisions.
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisory board?
I have a background in finance and accounting. Additionally, I am a Certified Fraud Examiner.
List any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisory board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Republican
Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,Tracy Becht
Entry #: 65 - Mason County Transit Authority Board Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/18/2026 1:45 PM
Advisory Board Name:
Mason County Transit Authority Board
Name:
Lance Allen Harpel
Today's Date:
2/18/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
Grapeview Community Association
Grapeview School District 54 Director Position 3
Employment:
Currently Retired
Retired from PSNS, C/220.1 (11 years)
Retired from US Navy (35 years)
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisory board?
Ensure MTA policies support the needs of the ridership of Mason County, and that they are good stewards of the funds provided
to the MTA.
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisory board?
Long time citizen and voter with an interest in supporting the community. I am a father of three and grandfather of 10. I have
good verbal and writing skills and the ability to get along with others to find a working consensus of ideas.
List any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisory board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Received 2/18/26Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,Tracy Becht
Entry #: 66 - Mason County Transit Authority Board Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/24/2026 10:22 AM
Advisory Board Name:
Mason County Transit Authority Board
Name:
PAMELA SCHLAUDERAFF
Today's Date:
2/24/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
Public Hospital District No. 1 Commissioner
Employment:
Retired Director of Health Quality Director and clinic Manager.
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisory board?
The provide budget and policy oversight to the functioning of the MTA.
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisory board?
Business owner, involved citizen, lifelong resident.
List any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisory board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Received 2.25.26Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,Tracy Becht
Received 02.24.26Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, McKenzie Smith,FERC
Received 2/23/26Commissioners Randy Neatherlin,Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell.Travis Adams, Mckenzie Smith,Maggie Huston
Board of Mason County Commissioners
Proceedings
Commission Chambers
411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
February 17, 2026
1. Call to Order – The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Cmmr. 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 Advisory Board applications were received from the following: Mark Wilhelm II for the
Board of Health, Michael Fisher for the Veterans’ Advisory Board, and Jennifer Williams
for the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging.
4.1.2 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in a notice of cannabis license
application for Hapi Farms, LLC.
4.1.3 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in notice of a temporary discontinued
business for Hazy Daze, Inc.
4.1.4 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in local authority renewal notice.
4.1.5 Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce sent in a letter regarding support for the
acquisition of Mason Lake Recreation Area.
4.1.6 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sent in a letter regarding Deviation from Ramping
Rate Requirement – Article 411.
4.2 Dan Tueteberg presented the 4-H Key Awards to Owen Teuteberg, Natalie Seals, Logan
Oestreich and McKenzie Vance.
5. Open Forum for Citizen Input
Pete Butkus, Fire District 5, stated that he is declining the request to serve on the Mason Transit
Authority Board.
Dee Depoe, retired librarian, addressed the Commissioners about the budget deficit facing the
Timberland Regional Library and requested that the County appoint a representative to the
Timberland Regional Library Board and collaborate with Thurston County to help resolve the
delay in filling this appointment.
Susan Kirchoff, Youth Connection, reported that they have received an additional $2 million in
funding from Senator Murray’s office through the Transportation, Housing and Urban
Development appropriations bill. This funding will provide additional support to the youth
transitional housing project.
Pastor Adam Brennan provided a blessing for the County Commissioners.
Eric Onisko, City of Shelton, provided an update on efforts to regulate kratom and nitrous oxide
sales, reporting that several related bills were introduced during the legislative session. While
kratom bills did not advance beyond committee, a nitrous oxide bill moved to the House floor.
Eric noted concerns about the lack of age restrictions and stated that he will continue to follow
this issue.
February 17, 2026 | Page 2 of 5
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
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the February 2, 2026 and February 9,
2026 Briefing Minutes and February 3, 2026 Regular 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 # 8118514-8118898 $7,156,653.05
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant # 123445-123815 $ 977,675.43
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant # 7009462-7009501 $1,287,937.97
Treasurer Electronic Remittance $3,291,781.05
8.2 Approval to fund the Mason County Linkages to Care Transportation Project (MC-LCTP) for
three (3) years in the amount of $75,000 per year and to contract with the Mason County
Economic Development Council (EDC) and North Mason Regional Fire Authority (NMRFA)
for service provision.
8.3 Approval of the Crossroads Housing Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) contract amendment
for the additional award amount of $89,976. (MCC No. 25-029)
8.4 Approval of the Crossroads Housing – Housing & Essential Needs (HEN) contract amendment
for the additional award amount of $56,517. (MCC No. 25-030)
8.5 Approval for the Chair to electronically sign the Road Levy Certification for 2026 through the
County Road Administration Board (CRAB) reporting system (CARS).
8.6 Approval for Public Works to utilize the Mason County Consultant Roster to select a qualified
consultant to complete the Belfair General Sewer Plan for a cost not to exceed $100,000.
8.7 Approval of the Acknowledgement of Receipt for the Treasurer’s Annual Refund Report for
2025 property tax refunds.
8.8 Approval of the Resolution canceling uncollectible property taxes. (Resolution No. 2026-002)
8.9 Approval of the purchase of woodchips from Wildwood Playgrounds NW in the estimated
amount of $3,700 for the Mason County Recreation Area (MCRA) playground.
8.10 Approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. to consider the
rezone of two parcels totaling 2.63 acres from Commercial Industrial (CI) to Neighborhood
Residential (NR) in the Shelton Urban Growth Area (UGA).
8.11 Approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. to consider
adoption of the 2025-2030 5-Year Local Homeless Housing Plan.
8.12 Approval of the amended contract with Northwest Event Organizers, Inc. clarifying that
$686,000 is the annual not-to-exceed amount, as originally intended. (MCC No. 25-051)
8.13 Approval to sign the letter of concurrence with Lewis County’s appointment of Hal Blanton to
the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees to fill the Lewis County
representative position that runs from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2032.
8.14 Approval of the updated Memorial Hall Rental Policy and Procedures.
8.15 Approval for the Sheriff to sign the Washington State Association of Sheriff & Police Chiefs
(WASPC) Grant Agreement, approval for the Sheriff to sign the Subcontractor agreement with
Olympic Health & Recovery Services (OHRS), and approval of a $200,000 supplemental
appropriation to the Sheriff’s Office 2026 budget. (MCC No. 26-002)
8.16 Approval of the letters to the Transportation Committee Chairs and legislators sharing concerns
with delaying the State Route 3 Freight Corridor schedule.
8.17 Approval to appoint Jennifer Williams to the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging
for an initial two-year term expiring February 17, 2028.
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8.18 Approval to appoint Mark Wilhelm II to the Mason County Board of Health for a three-year
term expiring February 17, 2029.
8.19 Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Bremerton for Sanitary Sewer
Service. (MCC No. 26-003)
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.19
with the removal of items 8.14, 8.16 and 8.19 for separate discussion and vote. Motion
carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
Item 8.14
Kelly Frazier outlined the need to readjust the Memorial Hall Rental Policy and Procedures.
Public Comment:
Dennis Leverich, Skookum Rotary and a Veteran, stated that he agrees with the rental policy,
but asked that groups such as the Rotary be allowed a “grandfather clause” to receive a reduced
rate.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved to table Item 8.14 for further discussion at a future
briefing. Motion carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
Item 8.16
Travis Adams provided an overview of the concerns that have arisen regarding the Governor’s
budget proposal, which would delay the State Route 3 Freight Corridor schedule an additional
five years.
Public Comment:
Ken VanBuskirk, Belfai, shared that he is supportive of this letter and asked that it be made
stronger with additional endorsements from all elected officials.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved to approve item 8.16 and send the approved letter and
send an additional letter later with the endorsement of additional elected officials. Motion
carried unanimously. Neatherlin-aye; Tarzwell-aye; Trask-aye.
Item 8.19
Loretta Swanson provided an overview of the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
Bremerton for potential sanitary sewer service.
Public Comment:
Ken VanBuskirk requested a copy of the service area map, which is listed as attachment but is
not available in the packet. He also raised concerns about an existing open sewer lagoon near a
branch of the Union River that flows into Hood Canal. He questions the proposed 180-day and
90-day timelines in the current agreement and urged the parties to expedite this process rather
than delay it further.
Erica Marbet, Squaxin Island Tribe, expressed concern that the proposed sewer expansion to the
Belfair Wastewater Treatment Facility could impact salmon habitat in Coulter Creek through
groundwater discharge and potential contamination from the Puget Sound Industrial Center.
February 17, 2026 | Page 4 of 5
The Tribe noted risks from interbasin water transfer, lack of environmental impact assessment,
and insufficient information on industrial wastewater. They emphasized the need for a full
environmental review and government-to-government consultation before the project proceeds.
Cmmr. Trask/Neatherlin moved to approve item 8.19 the Memorandum of Understanding
with the City of Bremerton for Sanitary Sewer Service. 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 to amend the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
and 2026 Annual Construction Program. Staff: Mike Collins (Resolution No. 2026-003 &
2026-004)
Loretta Swanson provided an overview of the public hearings before the Board today. Have
two budget amendments planned for later this year.
Public Comment:
Ken VanBuskirk asked whether the Transportation Improvement Program Citizen Advisory
Panel (TIP-CAP) has reviewed the plans and noted that the plans do not address the three
Belfair UGA projects: the 4-way intersection and the two freight corridor connectors.
Loretta confirmed that TIP-CAP has reviewed the plans.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Trask moved and seconded to approve the Resolution amending the
2026 Annual Road Program and the Resolution amending the 2026-2031 Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 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 10:20 a.m.
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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
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
February 23, 2026 | Page 1 of 2
Week of February 23, 2026
Monday, February 23, 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, Christopher Pinkston, and Kayla Brinckmeyer 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 10:20 a.m. Travis Adams and Christopher Pinkston were also in attendance.
10:20 A.M. Community Development – Randy Collins
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Randy shared the County-wide Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan (CWPP) Request for Proposals
(RFP) due to the large increase in wildfires. This has been reviewed by the Prosecutor’s Office and the
Department of Natural Resources. Approved to move forward.
10:30 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• McKenzie Smith and Kelly Frazier discussed the updated Memorial Hall Rental Policy and Procedures
and rates for certain groups. Approved to move forward.
• Kelly provided an overview of Motor Pool inventory and the request for an additional vehicle for the
Assessor’s Office and Environmental Health.
• Tanessa Noll discussed grant updates and asked for directions on additional grant needs or priorities for
2026.
• Kathy Chaussee shared the 2026 Oath of Credit Card Inventory. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer Beierle discussed the implementation of Tyler Technologies ERP (MUNIS) Time &
Attendance Module (formerly named ExecuTime) for the entire County. Approved to move forward.
• Jennifer presented the January 2026 financial report. Current Expense revenue $2,557,581 at 5%.
Treasurer Department receipts $1,334,139 at 4%. Current Expense expenditure $6,674,304 at 12%.
Six-Year specific revenue streams: Community Development revenue $134,619; Detention and
Correction services $717; Current Expense property tax $30,100; Road Diversion property tax $4,257;
County Road property tax $30,132; Current Expense sales tax $787,917; Criminal Justice tax
$306,429; Rural Sales and Use $94,713; Homelessness Prevention filings $51,835; Lodging tax
$54,042; and Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) 1 and 2 $76,966 each. Total collected revenue $787,917;
revenue budgeted $9.6 million; and projected end of year revenue $10,614,753. Current Expense cash
$20,258,248. Special Fund cash $68,749,520. Motor Pool expenditure $140,511 at 7.23%. Special and
Other Fund revenue $2,834,191 at 5%. Special and Other Fund expense $6,139,737 at 5%. Total debt
$14,512,422. Remaining debt capacity $203,161,663.
• Travis discussed setting a Public Hearing for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. to consider the
renaming of the Purdy Creek Bridge to the Senator Tim Sheldon Bridge. Approved to move forward.
• Travis shared the letter of support for Senate Bill 6239 establishing a process for adjudicating tort
claims against the state of Washington and its political subdivisions. Travis will sign the letter.
11 :10 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson
Utilities & Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin, Tarzwell, and Trask were in attendance.
• Mike Collins discussed the 2026 Salmon Recovery and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration
Grant for construction of fish barrier culvert replacements at Lynch Road milepost 3.92 and Lower
Uncle John on Agate Loop Road. Approved to move forward.
• Mike discussed the Safe Routes to Schools Grant for Collier Road and Bicycle & Pedestrian Grant for
Arcadia Road. Approved to move forward.
Board of Mason County Commissioners’ Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
February 23, 2026 | Page 2 of 2
• Mike shared County Road Project (CRP) 2074 for the Highland Road improvement project from
milepost 4.62 to milepost 7.92 to resurface the existing roadway and shoulders, roadway striping, and
other necessary safety improvements. Approved to move forward.
• Mike discussed the Private Line Occupancy Permit for Robert Oldright for a residential septic
transport line underneath North Shore Road. Approved to move forward.
• Mike shared the Forged Fiber 37, LLC (AT&T) Franchise Agreement that would allow them to
construct, operate, and maintain their fiber optic telecommunication system in Mason County rights-
of-way. The franchise will cover all county roads within their service area. Approved to move forward.
• Loretta discussed the Victor Improvement Club and Mason County lease agreement amendment.
Approved to move forward.
• Loretta shared the request for reappointment of Chad White and Lynda Links to the Solid Waste
Advisory Committee (SWAC). Approved to move forward.
• Loretta discussed the application from Dane Bonnell to the SWAC.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
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): March 3, 2026
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(This is the responsibility of the requesting Department)
Item:
Approval of Warrants & Treasurer Electronic Remittances
Claims Clearing Fund Warrant # 811899-8119324 $ 1,832,434.88
Direct Deposit Fund Warrant # 123850--124253 $ 1,007,635.14
Salary Clearing Fund Warrant # 7009502-7009530 $ 649,876.54
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 $ 14,972,342.06
Direct Deposit YTD total $ 3,944,936.71
Salary Clearing YTD total $ 3,894,185.23
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: Randy Collins, Fire Marshal Ext: Click or tap here to enter text.
Department: Community Development Briefing: ☐
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): Held October 6, 2025 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 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: Approve the RFP to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for the preparation of a County-wide
Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan (CWPP)
Background/Executive Summary: After experiencing a nine-fold increase in the number of wildfires
since 2010, and 2025 being the most active fire season experienced in the County’s history, on October 6,
2025, a briefing was held with the Commissioners to discuss funding a CWPP to replace the previous one
prepared in 2012 and found under State and Federal laws to be obsolete and no longer valid. The outcome
of the meeting was Board direction to prepare an RFP to go out to qualified vendors.
Since that time, the enclosed RFP has been drafted, reviewed and approved by the County Prosecutor. As
the entity that approves CWPPs at the State level, the RFP has also been reviewed by DNR’s Community
Resilience Division to ensure it addresses all the components they require in such a document.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact $150,000- $200,000 dependent upon the extent of outreach
Public Outreach: Because the purpose of a CWPP is to work with the community to develop the
document, it is essential those stakeholders directly impacted by wildfires are engaged. This practice is
strongly recommended and has worked well in the other Counties with approved CWPPs. To that end,
since the October briefing, an Advisory Committee comprised of representatives of the fire districts,
PUD’s, Tribes, timber industry, EDC, DEM, conservation district & HOA’s has been established with
representatives of each entity volunteering to monitor the progression of the CWPP to ensure it meets the
broader needs of the region.
Requested Action: Approve the RFP for distribution to qualified vendors.
Attachment(s): RFP, CWPP Advisory Committee Members list
MASON COUNTY CWPP ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Kristen Masteller PUD-1 Gen. Mgr. kristenm@mason-pud1.org
Kelly Guy Squaxin Tribe Em. Mgr. kguy@squaxin.us
Natalie Marshall Green Diamond Pub Affairs natalie.marshall@greendiamond.org
KC Whitehouse Central Mason Fire BC kwhitehouse@cmfe.org
Greg Seals West Mason Fire Assist. Chief gseals@mcfd16.com
John Taylor Mason Co. Emerg. Mgr. jtaylor@masoncountywa.gov
Kevin Shutty MC Economic Dev. Council kevin@choosemason.com
Margaret Kreder Mason Conservation District mkreder@masoncd.org
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Mason County Request for Proposals for
the Development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
1. Summary and Background:
The Mason County Department of Community Development Fire Marshal’s office is seeking proposals
from qualified consultants to develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the County. The
last CWPP was prepared as a Pro-Bono project by the Ecosystem Management class of Western
Washington University (Huxley College) in 2012. Since the completion of that document, the County has
experienced an eight-fold increase in the number of wildfires with 2025 being the most active in its history
with over 20,341 acres burned exceeding $50M in suppression costs.
2. Bidder Qualifications:
Interested consultants shall demonstrate their qualifications in the following areas:
A. Expertise in wildfire risk assessment, hazard mitigation planning and/or related fields.
B. Experience developing and writing Community Wildfire Prevention Plans.
C. Proficiency in conducting wildfire risk modelling and geospatial products (both digital and static),
ESRI products or QGIS.
D. Strong technical writing and editing skills.
E. Experience engaging with stakeholders, including governmental agencies, tribal governments,
fire districts, homeowner & Firewise groups and other relevant community organizations.
F. Familiarity with Federal guidelines, Washington State DNR, wildfire risk reduction strategies and
other CWPP recommendations.
G. The names of counties they have prepared CWPP’s along with a reference list of client names
and their contact information.
Each interested consultant shall specifically identify in its proposal whether or not any potential or
actual Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest (OCCI) exists for this procurement. If the
offeror believes that no OCCI exists, the OCCI response shall set forth sufficient details to support such
a position. Interested consultants shall submit with their proposal an OCCI certification using the
following language:
The interested consultant is not aware of any information bearing on the existence of any
potential organizational conflict of interest. If the interested consultant is aware of information
bearing on whether a potential conflict may exist, the interested consultant shall provide a
disclosure statement and mitigation plan describing this information
3. Project Purpose and Description:
The purpose of the project is through a collaborative effort involving stakeholders including but not limited
to tribal governments, fire districts, PUD’s, timber companies, businesses and community groups, to
prepare a County-wide CWPP that identifies and prioritizes areas for hazardous fuel reduction treatments
and recommends the types and methods of treatments to fulfil those goals . It shall also recommend
measures that homeowners and communities can take to reduce the ignitability of structures.
4. Project Scope-of-Work:
This project aims to enhance community resilience to wildfire through updated risk assessments,
comprehensive mapping and the creation of a clear, actionable CWPP which meets all federal and state
guidelines. At a minimum, it shall include the following steps:
A. Gathering Data from existing resources and relevant partners including fire history, GIS layers,
information on previous and planned fuels treatment and assessing the accuracy of existing
relevant documents and other information from the previous CWPP.
B. Conducting an initial assessment to develop a base map that identifies values at risk such as key
infrastructure, populated areas and other Highly Valued Resources and Assets (HVRA’s). It
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should also include any partnerships, programs and collaborations that support the safety, health,
prosperity and economic welfare of Mason County residents and businesses.
C. Conducting stakeholder interviews and/or focus groups with key leaders and constituencies such
as Board members, County staff, local government executives, business leaders and citizen’s
groups to assess fire risk and potential mitigating measures.
D. Conducting a more detailed assessment by examining the County at the fire district level using
fire modelling to determine risk and include the respective protection capabilities as well as
prioritizing those lands that can be used as fuel (risk) reduction areas. This step should also
include developing a public facing GIS web map.
E. Recommending mitigation measures and techniques communities can take to reduce the
ignitability of structures at risk.
F. Throughout the process, perform public outreach efforts to include:
• Conducting a steering committee kick-off meeting (with interested stakeholders) to confirm
the project goals and schedule additional steering committee meetings as needed
• Facilitate 2 community meetings to share project information with, and solicit public feedback
• Track and reconcile stakeholder input collected during meetings and incorporate into CWPP
when appropriate.
G. Upon completion of the project, providing a CWPP ready for the signature process that includes
the following deliverables:
• A review of existing wildfire related documents, fire history, GIS data, as well as past and
current fuels treatment efforts
• Updated maps to include fire behaviour, fuels models, planning areas, vulnerable populations,
high risk landscapes, results and figures from the HVRA assessment and a geodatabase and
supporting geospatial data that can be easily shared.
• Draft treatment recommendations (prioritized) based on feedback from the steering committee
and public meetings
• Documentation of the feedback and input collected from the review and revision process
• Draft recommendations for defensible space and home hardening measures and suggestions
for incorporating into code language
• Prior to submitting to the State, presenting the plan to the steering committee and Board of
Commissioners for their review and approval in advance of its eventual adoption and
implementation.
H. Obtains those signatures required from all relevant agencies to make the plan a valid document.
5. Proposal Timeline and Submission Criteria
Proposal Timeline
The following schedule shall be followed for the RFP process*
RFP Issued March 3, 2026
Final date for Questions Related to RFP April 1, 2026
Proposal Deadline April 10, 2026
Proposals Reviewed/Evaluated by Selection Committee April 17, 2026
In-person Applicant Interviews April 20-24, 2026
Selection Committee Recommendation and
Board Approval of Contract
April 24-May 5, 2026
Contract Executed May 6, 2026
*Exact dates are subject to change at the County’s discretion. All deadlines are 5:00 p.m. PST
of the stated date. Any interested individual may request to be on an email list to receive updates
on the RFP process, including addenda to the RFP if any are issued.
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Submittal Instructions
The written proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with “Proposal for
Community Wildfire Protection Plan” and the name of the firm submitting the proposal. An original
copy and digital PDF must be received by the County no later than 5:00 PM, PST on April 10,
2026, at the following address:
Mason County Administrator
411 N. 5th St
Shelton WA 98584
Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted or considered. The selection
committee shall make a recommendation to the County Commissioners who will retain
contracting authority. Work may begin immediately following contract execution with the finalist.
6. Project Timeline:
The schedule below represents a suggested timeline for the process
Activity* May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
Data Gathering of Existing
Resources (A)
Assessment of HVRA’s, Existing
Partnerships/Programs (B)
Stakeholder Interviews (C)
Detailed Assessment, Fire
Modelling, GIS web map (D)
Mitigation Measure for Structural
Ignition (E)
Public Outreach (F)
CWPP Development with
Deliverables (G)
Local Adoption & Closeout
* Letters in activity boxes coincide with those in section 4’s Scope of Work
6. Costs/Budget:
Bidders shall provide a proposed budget including a fee schedule for each phase of the work as
identified in section 4 and a project total. Hourly rates shall also be provided for each staff person (and
title of) assigned to the project as well as other expenses such as printing, postage, advertising and
travel. Note-travel must be conducted in accordance with Washington State's policy and will be billable
at current rates.
If travel is required, the Consultant shall notify the County and obtain prior approval. Consultant shall
submit a cost estimate to the County for approval prior to conducting any travel. For approved travel,
direct travel costs will be reimbursed for actual costs incurred. Travel must be conducted in adherence
with Washington State’s policy and be billable at current rates.
7. Proposal Requirements:
Each offeror shall be responsible for preparing an effective, clear and concise proposal which includes
the following:
A. A cover letter introducing the company and individual who will be the primary contact person.
B. A proposed statement of work and how it will be accomplished. Describe in detail your firm’s
project approach and methodology in managing and implementing a project of this size and
scope and experience developing and supporting the implementation of a comprehensive
strategic plan. Key elements include:
• Project Understanding
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• Project Methodology and Deliverables
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Project Management
C. A statement that the consultant is registered to conduct business in Washington and perform
services in compliance with Commerce/HUD CDBG program requirements as well as 2 CFR
part 200 and other applicable federal, State and County circulars, laws, guidances and policies.
D. Specific qualifications regarding experience in community wildfire protection planning services
including the names of counties for which the CWPP’s have been developed. A sample of an
actual CWPP should be provided along with the proposal. A reference list should be attached to
the proposal, with client names, contact persons and phone numbers.
E. A detailed timeline for completion of each phase and the total project.
F. A description of the firm’s organization as well as the identification of key project staff, their
roles/responsibilities and qualifications.
G. A description of 2-3 projects of a similar scope, magnitude and complexity to the work described
in this solicitation.
H. A pricing narrative with a proposed fee schedule for each phase of the project and a project total
including any incidental or travel fee estimates.
I. The signature of an authorized individual to bind the firm. The proposal must be a firm offer valid
for a 60-day period.
The primary place of performance shall be at the Consultant’s facility which must be within a distance
from Mason County that allows in-person meetings without the need for overnight accommodations.
The Consultant shall use virtual meetings to the maximum extent possible to minimize cost. However,
the Consultant shall attend meetings and perform various tasks within Mason County when required
during the period of performance. Local travel expenses of Consultant’s personnel will not be the
responsibility of the County, including parking. County staff will provide space for meetings with
Consultant’s personnel and work with the Consultant to arrange meetings with parties involved in the
project.
9. Proposal Evaluation Criteria:
Each of the proposals received will be evaluated and determined if it meets the stated requirements.
Failure to meet these requirements will be cause for eliminating the consultant from further
consideration. Initial evaluation of the proposals will be made by the appropriate County Staff with
involvement by the Steering Committee. In addition to evaluating written proposals, in-person/virtual
interviews will be requested of selected finalists.
The County shall not be liable in any way for any costs incurred by any consultant in the preparation of
its proposal in response to this RFP or any losses or damages arising from the County’s rejection of
any proposal for any reason whatsoever.
Proposals shall be evaluated on the following criteria:
Technical Proposal – 35%
Project Approach/Methodology
Proposed Work Plan
20 Points (max)
15 Points (max)
35 Total Points
Management Proposal – 35%
Firm’s Relevant Experience
Qualifications/Experience of Proposal Key Staff
20 Points (max)
15 Points (max)
35 Total Points
Cost Proposal – 30% 30 Total Points
Total 100 Points
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11. Contact Information:
Randy Collins, Fire Marshal
Mason County Community Development Dept.
615 W. Alder Street
Shelton WA 98584
rcollins@maoncountywa.gov
360-427-9670 x309
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: McKenzie Smith & Kelly Frazier Ext: 589/519
Department: Support Services Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): February 2 and 9, 2026 Agenda Date(s): February 17, 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:
Updated Memorial Hall Rental Policy and Procedures
Background/Executive Summary:
Changes are centered around only exempting veteran-related organizations from fees for facility use and
removing the charge for the use of the kitchen since it is not a commercial kitchen. The Veterans’
Advisory Board (VAB) also suggested limiting rental to Mason County residents/groups only,
grandfathering in groups that already meet at Memorial Hall for meetings only (such as Rotary and NA)
but other events would have a charge, and, if not charging fees to non-profits, requiring an EIN to
verify non-profit status.
Commissioner suggestions of charging 501(c)3 organizations at a reduced rate and outside of County
individuals and organizations a doubled rate have been included. County and Veteran organizations
will take precedence.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
N/A
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Discussion and approval of the updated Memorial Hall Rental Policy and Procedures.
Attachment(s):
Policy and Procedures
Facility Use Agreement
Mason County Commissioner’s Office
Memorial Hall
Rental Policy and Procedures
1. Reservations and Payment Procedures
a. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve written application basis only using the
Facility Use Agreement form. Electronic and Telephone telephone inquiries are welcome. For
more information, please call (360) 427-9670 ext. 419.
b. Reservations are suggested requested to be made a minimum of thirty (30) days in advance.
Confirmation of rental will take place with the receipt of a $50.00 non-refundable advance deposit
that will be applied to the rental fee.
c. Before final approval of the rental application, the applicant shall furnish to the County evidence
that they have in full force and effect a general liability policy with Mason County as an additional
insured as indicated on the Facility Use Agreement. This insurance may be obtained through the
individual’s own insurance agent. Please inquire with your insurance agent that ‘Event Insurance’
is available through your renters/homeowner’s policy prior to submitting your rental application.
d. Payment procedures:
i. The rental fee must be paid in full ten (10) days prior to the event. If payment is not received
within the time limit, your reservation may be subject to cancellation. If a reservation is made
within ten (10) days of the event, confirmation of rental will take place with receipt of the rental
fee paid in full to include a $50.00 non-refundable advance rental deposit.
ApplicantsApplicants’ $50.00 non-refundable deposit will go towards their rental balance.
Please make checks payable to Mason County. Payments must be made at the Commissioner’s
Office, located at 411 North 5th Street, Shelton.
ii. A refundable damage/cleaning deposit of $300.00 will be charged for some events and is due
with the rental fee, payable with a separate check ten (10) days prior to the event. To ensure
the return of the damage/cleaning deposit, please clean the facility before you leave. If there
is no damage and the facility is clean, the deposit will be returned to you within thirty (30) days
after the scheduled event.
iii. Cancellations can be made two (2) weeks prior to the event and must be in writing.
Cancellations made after that time will result in twenty-five percent (25%) of the rental fee
being retained or the $50.00 non-refundable deposit retained, whichever is less.
Damage/cleaning deposits will be refunded in full if the facility is left clean.
iv. Rental hours are consecutive and must include time for delivery of supplies, set up, take down,
and clean up.
v. The applicant must be at least 21 years of age, must have a valid state issued identification, and
must be present during the event. The individual signing the rental agreement will be
considered the responsible party in case of damage, theft, or any other disturbance during the
rental event.
e. County and Veteran organizations established community groups (for example: Rotary, Kiwanis)
and 501(c)3 non-profit organizations are exempt from the payment of fees and deposits unless
otherwise assessed and take precedence over other groups and rentals. 501(c)3 organizations shall
be verified.
f. This policy and procedure are targeted towards, but is not limited to, all events and meetings that
are not veteran related events such as wedding receptions, family reunions, family parties, birthday
events, political gatherings, and similar activities, events that have the potential to attract large
numbers of participants, and events where food and/or alcohol may be served or allowed.
2. Rate Information
The following rates will be charged for rental of Memorial Hall:
0-2 hours 2-4 hours 4-6 hours 6-8 hours
$80.00 $155.00 $235.00 $310.00
0-2 hours 2-4 hours 4-6 hours 6-8 hours
501(c)3
Organizations $40.00 $77.50 $117.50 $155.00
Mason County
residents $80.00 $155.00 $235.00 $310.00
Outside of
County Residents $160.00 $310.00 $470.00 $620.00
- $300.00 damage/cleaning deposit for specified events.
- $100.00 additional charge for any event serving or allowing alcohol.
- $50.00 additional charge for use of kitchen (any food preparation or service).
The tables and chairs at Memorial Hall are the sole property of the American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars posts. Any damage to the tables and/or chairs will be reimbursable to the American
Legion and VFW. Damaged tables will be valued at $125.00 per table and damaged chairs will be
valued at $40.00 per chair.
3. General Rules
a. Use of rice, birdseed, confetti, or like materials inside or outside of the facility is prohibited.
b. Decorations may only be attached to walls, windows, ceilings, or other surfaces with painters (blue)
masking tape or similar non-marring material.
c. Any use of flammable materials, such as candles, is regulated by the Shelton Fire Department.
Renters are limited to three (3) candles per table. Candles must be placed on a non-combustible
surface. Candles used in a center piece surrounded by combustible materials must be contained in
a votive or similar container. Food warming appliances must be used in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations. Sterno is acceptable.
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d. Use of illegal drugs, smoking, vaping, and/or gambling are not permitted in or on Memorial Hall
grounds.
e. Only those areas specified on the agreement will be available for use by the renting party.
f. Alcoholic beverages are allowed inside Memorial Hall if the following requirements are met:
i. A Washington State Special Occasion Liquor License or Banquet Permit is obtained and
displayed in the room for the entirety of the event. A copy of the license or permit must
accompany the rental payment. Application forms are available through the Washington State
Liquor and Cannabis Board. Interested parties must check online for information at
https://lcb.wa.gov/.
ii. A Banquet Permit is needed for all private functions where liquor is served and for business or
social organization functions where alcohol is served at no charge and/or brought in by its
members. The function cannot be open to the general public. No alcohol may be sold under a
Banquet Permit.
iii. Non-profit organizations planning to sell alcohol for profit must obtain a Special Occasion
Liquor License.
iv. All alcohol service must end no later than 9:00 p.m. No alcohol will be allowed to be dispensed
after this time. Failure to do so will result in closure of Memorial Hall and forfeiture of the
damage/cleaning deposit.
v. All persons being served alcohol and/or consuming alcohol must be 21 years of age or older.
g. All minors on the premises must have adequate adult supervision.
h. Renters are welcome to use kitchen appliances if the additional kitchen fee has been paid.
Silverware, dishes, towels, glasses, and other kitchen supplies are not available.
i. Mason County cannot be responsible for accidents, injury, or loss of property.
4. Set Up and Clean Up
a. All items brought into Memorial Hall by renters must be removed by the end of the rental period.
Applicants are asked to remove food, materials, equipment, furnishings, decorations, and/or
garbage left after use of the facility. The renter is responsible for cleaning floors, tables, and
kitchen. This includes sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and wiping down surfaces. The facility
must be returned to the same or better condition.
b. All trash must be taken with the renter after the event.
c. In signing the Facility Use Agreement, the renter agrees to pay the cost of any cleaning or damage
to Memorial Hall during their event.
5. Facility Information
Memorial Hall has one (1) main area available for rent. There is 1,600 square feet of space available
consisting of a large, hardwood floor area with a seating capacity of 200.
The facility may be available for rent on:
Weekdays 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Weekends 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Parking spaces are available on adjacent City streets.
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SPECIAL EVENT FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
Date:
Facility Location/Area Requested:
Applicant/Sponsoring Organization:
Name
Address
City State Zip Code
Contact Person Telephone Number
Purpose of Event:
Activities (Be Specific)
Dates: Time: to
Anticipated Attendance:
General Public: ☐ Yes ☐ No Alcohol on Premises? ☐ Yes ☐ No Will you be using a caterer?
☐Yes ☐ No If so, Caterer Name:
Will you be using a Bounce House? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Security: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Admission Charges: ☐ Yes ☐ No Fundraiser: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Special Requests:
FEES - CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
$50 Non-Refundable Reservation Fee $80 0 - 2 Hour Rental $155 2 - 4 Hour Rental
$235 4 - 6 Hour Rental $310 6 - 8 Hour Rental $300 Damage/Cleaning Deposit
$100 Serving Alcohol
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TERMS &
CONDITIONS
DAMAGE TO FACILITY OR EQUIPMENT
The Applicant shall be responsible for any damage or loss to equipment or property. Any person, group,
or Applicant causing damage, loss, or extensive cleanup, shall be required to pay any associated costs.
The premises and facilities used must be restored to the condition in which found.
DAMAGE AND CLEANING
Actual labor costs for cleanup, replacement, or repair costs for equipment, furnishings or property shall
be assessed and Mason County shall seek restitution from the Applicant.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Applicant shall procure and maintain all insurance as required herein and comply with all limits, terms
and conditions stipulated therein, at their expense, for the duration of the event. Facilities useUse of
facilities shall not commence until evidence of all required insurance is provided and approved by the
Mason County Risk Manager. Upon request, the Applicant shall forward to the County the original policy,
or endorsement obtained, to the Applicant’s policy currently in force. The Applicant’s insurer shall have
a minimum A.M. Best’s rating of A-VII and shall be licensed to do business in the State of Washington.
Evidence of such insurance shall consist of a completed copy of the Certificate of Insurance, signed by the
insurance agent for the Applicant and returned to Mason County Risk Management. The insurance policy
will not be cancelled, materially changed, or altered without thirty (30) days’ prior notice submitted to
Mason County Risk Management. The policy shall be endorsed, and the certificate shall reflect that the
insurance afforded therein shall be primary insurance, any insurance or self-insurance carried by the
County shall be excess and not contributory insurance to that provided by the Applicant and the certificate
shall reflect that theMason County is named as an additional named insured on the Applicant’s general
liability policy with respect to the activities of the event. Failure of the Applicant to fully comply with the
insurance requirements set forth herein, during the term of the Agreement, shall be considered a material
breach and cause for immediate termination of the event at the County's discretion. Providing coverage in
the amounts listed shall not be construed to relieve the Applicant from liability in excess of such amounts.
REQUIRED COVERAGE: The insurance shall provide the minimum coverage as set forth below:
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GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: The Applicant shall have General Liability with limits of
$1,000,000 per occurrence for all covered losses and no less than $2,000,000 general aggregate, which
includes products, completed operation, personal injury, fire damage and medical expenses.
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT: General Liability Insurance must state that Mason County,
it’s officers, agents, officials, volunteers, and employees will be specifically named as an additional
insured(s) for all coverage provided by this policy of insurance and shall be fully and completely protected
by this policy from all claims.
CONDUCT OF PERSONS
The Applicant shall be responsible for the orderly conduct of all persons using the premises by its invitation,
whether expressed or implied, during all times covered by the facility use agreement issued by the Director
of Parks and Recreation.
DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the County and
its departments, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, and volunteers, harmless from and
against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to court costs, attorney's
fees and alternative dispute resolution costs, for any personal injury, for any bodily injury, sickness, disease
or death and for any damage to or destruction of any property (including the loss of use resulting therefrom)
which 1) are caused in whole or in part by any act or omission, negligent or otherwise, of the Applicant,
its employees, agents, or volunteers or Applicant’s subcontractors and their employees, agents, or
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volunteers; or 2) are directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with performance
of this Agreement; or 3) are based upon the Applicant’s or its subcontractors’ use of, presence upon or
proximity to the property of the County. This indemnification obligation of the Applicant shall not apply
in the limited circumstance where the claim, damage, loss, or expense is caused by the sole negligence of
the County. This indemnification obligation of the Applicant shall not be limited in any way by the
Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, or by application of any other workmen's
compensation act, disability benefit act or other employee benefit act, and the Applicant hereby expressly
waives any immunity afforded by such acts. The foregoing indemnification obligations of the Applicant
are a material inducement to County to enter into this Agreement, are reflected in the Applicant’s
compensation, and have been mutually negotiated by the parties.
Applicant’s initials acknowledging indemnity terms:
Participation by County – No Waiver. The County reserves the right, but not the obligation, to
participate in the defense of any claim, damages, losses or expenses and such participation shall not
constitute a waiver of Applicant’s indemnity obligations under this Agreement.
Survival of Applicant’s Indemnity Obligations. The Applicant agrees all Applicant’s indemnity
obligations shall survive the completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement.
I have read the Mason County Rules and Regulations for the Use of Mason County facilities and premises,
and know the contents thereof. By signing this document, I personally, or on behalf of the organization I am
authorized to represent, bind the organization or myself to the terms and conditions set forth therein.
Applicant: County:
Print Name Risk Manager Approved – Insurance
Signature Facilities Manager
Named Insured (if different):
Print Name
Signature
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Travis Adams Ext: 530
Department: Central Services Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☐
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): 2/23/25 Agenda Date(s): N/A
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: Purdy Creek Bridge Rename Notice of Hearing
Background/Executive Summary:
Set Public Hearing will be to take public comment on the petition to rename the “Purdy Creek
Bridge” to the name "Senator Tim Sheldon Bridge”.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
N/A
Public Outreach:
Publish to the Mason County Website
Publish to the Shelton Journal
Requested Action:
Set Public Hearing will be to take public comment on the petition to rename the “Purdy Creek
Bridge” to the name "Senator Tim Sheldon Bridge”.
Attachment(s):
Purdy Creek Bridge Rename Notice of Hearing
South Mason Fire & Rescue Resolution Submission
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will hold
a public hearing in Mason County Building I, Commission Chambers, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton,
WA 98584 on March 17th 2026 at 9:15 AM.
SAID HEARING will be to take public comment on the petition to rename the “Purdy
Creek Bridge” to the name "Senator Tim Sheldon Bridge”.
Public testimony will be available in-person or via Zoom. The URL is available on the County
website https://www.masoncountywa.gov/ to sign into the meeting. Please use the “raise hand”
feature to be recognized by the Chair to provide your testimony. You can also email testimony to
msmith@masoncountywa.gov or mail to the Commissioners’ Office, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA
98584; or call (360) 427-9670 ext. 230.
If special accommodations are needed, please contact the Commissioners' office, (360) 427-
9670 ext. 419.
DATED this 23rd day of February, 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
__________________________________
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
Bill: Commissioners
411 N 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
Cc: Commissioners
Shelton Journal: Publ. 2t: 2/26/2026 & 3/5/2026
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): February 23, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 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: 2026 Salmon Recovery and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Grant Application
Background/Executive Summary:
Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is accepting applications for Puget Sound Acquisition and
Restoration (PSAR) grant round. Public Works seeks to apply for Restoration grant funds for construction of
fish barrier culvert replacements at Lynch Road MP 3.92 and Lower Uncle John on Agate Loop Road. These
projects would be applied for separately.
Grants are estimated to be awarded in September 2026.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
See attached Project Funding breakdown. The combined total project cost for both projects is estimated to be
$3,903,000, for permitting, construction/materials and construction management.
Public Outreach:
The priority barrier removal projects were developed by Public Works and vetted by the WRIA 14 Lead
Entity.
Requested Action:
Recommend the Board of Mason County Commissioners authorize the submittal of the Fish Barrier
Removal Board Grant Program applications for culvert replacement at Lynch Road MP 3.92 and Lower
Uncle John on Agate Loop Road, authorize the County Engineer and/or Chair to sign all pertinent
document(s), and the County Engineer to advertise, set bid dates/times, award contract(s) as needed for the
projects.
Attachment(s):
1. Grant Application Notice
2. Vicinity Maps
3. Project Funding Breakdown
Project Estimated Project Cost
CRP 2072 Lynch Road MP 3.92 1,841,500.00$
CRP 2023 Lower Uncle John (Agate Loop Road MP 0.65) 2,061,500.00$
Total:3,903,000.00$
Salmon Recovery and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR)
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): February 23, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 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: Safe Routes to Schools Grant Application and Bicycle & Pedestrian Grant Application
Background/Executive Summary:
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is accepting applications for both Safe Routes to
Schools Program and Pedestrian and Bike Program. Public Works seeks to apply for both grant funds for
construction. Arcadia Road would include widening shoulders to create a pedestrian/bike lane on both sides
of existing roadway. Collier Road would include roadway reconstruction.
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 both programs is estimated to
be $2,891,000.00 for permitting, construction and construction management. Mason County’s 13.5%
combined total match is estimated to be $390,285.00.
Public Outreach:
The projects were developed by Public Works staff.
Requested Action:
Recommend the Board of Mason County Commissioners authorize the submittal of Safe Routes to Schools
Program application for Collier Road, and authorize submittal of Pedestrian and Bike Program application
for Arcadia Road, authorize the County Engineer and/or Chair to sign all pertinent document(s), and the
County Engineer to advertise, set bid dates/times, award contract(s) as needed for the projects.
Attachment(s):
1. Grant Application Notices
2. Vicinity Maps
3. Project Funding Breakdown
Funding Source Project Estimated Project Cost Mason County Match (13.5%)
WSDOT Pedestrian & Bicycle Arcadia Road MP 1.81 to MP 7.04 1,775,000.00$ 239,625.00$
WSDOT Safe Routes to Schools Collier Road MP 0.00 to MP 0.15 1,116,000.00$ 150,660.00$
Total:2,891,000.00$ 390,285.00$
Funding Breakdown
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Michael Collins Ext: 450
Department: Public Works Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): February 23, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 2026
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(This is the responsibility of the requesting Department)
Item: County Road Project (CRP) 2074 Highland Road Improvement Project
Background/Executive Summary:
County Road Project (CRP) 2074 is a road improvement project on Highland Road from
milepost 4.62 to milepost 7.92, that will consist of resurfacing the existing roadway and
shoulders, roadway striping and any other necessary safety improvements.
Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
Funds will be County Road Fund and 2027 WSDOT Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds.
The preliminary estimated cost of the project is $1,384,600.
Public Outreach:
The resolution will be published in Shelton Journal.
Requested Action:
Request Board execute a resolution for County Road Project No. 2074, Highland Road
Improvement Project, authorize the Public Works County Engineer to advertise, set bid
dates/times, award contract and County Engineer and/or the Chair to sign all pertinent
documents.
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution
2. Project Location Map
MASON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION NO: _______
COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 2074
WHEREAS, on Mason County Road No. 04450, known locally as the Highland Road and
more specifically located in Sec. 15, 10, 3, and 2, T. 19N, R 5W, and Sec. 35, T. 20N, R 5W, WM at
approximately mile post 4.62 to mile post 7.92; work defined as “construction” in the BARS Manual,
Page II-63, et seq, is determined to be necessary and proper; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
that it is their intention to:
Roadway Improvement Project: asphalt overlay, shoulder improvements, and roadway striping.
SAID WORK is to be performed by Contract and/or County Forces in accordance with Washington
State Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction as adopted by Mason County (RCW
36.77.020 and/or RCW 36.77.065 and WAC 136-18).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the described County Road Project is necessary and
proper, and the estimated costs of said project are herewith set out as follows:
Engineering: $ -10,000-
Right of Way $ -0-
Construction $ 1,374,600
The County Road project herein described in HEREBY DECLARED to be a public necessity, and
the County Road Engineer is HEREBY ORDERED AND AUTHORIZED to report and proceed
thereon as by law, provided and in accordance with RCW 36.75.050, 36.80.080 and 36.80.070.
ADOPTED this day of 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
______________________________________
Pat Tarzwell, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________________
_________________________________ Randy Neatherlin, Vice Chair
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
_________________________________________
Sharon Trask, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Tim Whitehead, Ch. DPA
cc: Co. Commissioners
Engineer
JOURNAL: Publ. 1t: 03/12/2026
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Mike Collins, P.E., Deputy Director/County
Engineer Ext: 450
Department: Public Works Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): February 23, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 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: Private Line Occupancy Permit
Background/Executive Summary:
Robert Oldright has applied for a Private Line Occupancy Permit for a residential septic transport line
underneath North Shore Road. This line is to serve the drain field across the street from his property,
located at 9091 NE North Shore Road (parcel number 22218-34-00020).
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
No budget impacts. An application fee of $200 has been paid to process the proposed Private Line
Occupancy Permit.
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Recommend the Board approve the Private Line Occupancy Permit granting permission to run the septic
transport line to cross under North Shore Road for address 9091 NE North Shore Road, parcel number
22218-34-00020.
Attachments:
1. PLO (Page A-4, Area Map)
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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF Robert L. Oldright, FOR A PRIVATE
LINE UTILITY OCCUPANCY PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN
Septic Transport Line ALONG AND UNDER, North Shore Road
A COUNTY MAINTAINED ROAD LOCATED IN MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Application of Robert L. Oldright with principal residence located at 9091 NE North Shore
Road, by and through Robert L. Oldright, for a private line utility occupancy permit to
construct, operate and maintain a private waterline under county roads and highways in Mason
County, Washington, as set forth in attached Exhibit “A”, having come before the County
Commissioners of Mason County, Washington during a regularly scheduled public meeting, on
the ____day of , 20 , and that it is in the public interest to allow the private
line utility occupancy permit herein granted;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that a non-exclusive private line utility occupancy
permit be, and the same is hereby given and granted to operator, and its successors and assigns,
hereinafter referred to as the “Permittee”, for a period commencing from and after the date of
the entry of this order for the purposes, at the location(s), and upon the express terms and
conditions as described herein, and terminating as provided herein.
I. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this private line utility occupancy permit, terms, phrases, words, and their
derivations not defined herein that are defined in Title 12 of the Mason County Code or the
Manual on Accommodating Utilities in the Mason County Right-of-Way published by the
County Engineer (the “Manual”), shall have the same meaning or be interpreted as provided in
Title 12 of the Mason County Code or the Manual. Words not defined here, in Title 12 of the
Mason County Code or the Manual shall have their ordinary meaning. A reference to Title 12
of the Mason County Code or the Manual refers to the same as may be amended, revised,
updated, re-enacted or re-codified from time to time.
II. GRANT
The County of Mason (hereafter the “County”) hereby grants to the Permittee a non-exclusive
private line utility occupancy permit (hereinafter “Permit”) which, once it becomes effective
shall authorize the Permittee to enter upon the road rights-of-way located within the Permit
Area for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, replacing, which grant shall be limited to the
following described purpose(s): installing a septic transmission line under North Shore
Road which dissects tax parcel 22218-34-00020.
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Such grant is subject to and must be exercised in strict accordance with and subject to this
Permit, Title 12 of the Mason County Code, the Manual and all applicable laws, rules,
regulations and ordinances. Permittee’s exercise of any rights granted pursuant to the Permit
is subject to the exercise of the County’s police powers, and other regulatory powers as it may
have or obtain in the future. No rights shall pass to the Permittee by implication. This Permit
does not include permission to enter into or upon the road rights-of-way for any purposes others
than the purposes expressly described herein. Permittee has a duty to notify the County of any
change in use or condition of the utility facilities that may affect the status of the utility facilities
as (a) private line(s) or the impact of the utility facilities upon the road rights-of-way.
III. UTILITY PERMIT REQUIRED
Permittee shall not commence or perform work to install, construct, maintain repair, replace
adjust, connect, disconnect, rebuild, or relocate its utility facilities within the road rights-of-
way (hereafter collectively or individually the “Work”), without first applying for, paying all
associated fees, and obtaining a utility permit as required pursuant to Title 12 of the Mason
County Code. In any utility permit so issued, the County may impose, as a condition of the
granting the utility permit, such conditions and regulations as may be necessary for the
protection, preservation and management of the road rights-of-way, including, by way of
example and not limitation, for the purpose of protecting any structures in the road
rights-of-way, maintaining proper distance from other utilities, ensuring the proper restoration
of such road rights-of-way and structures, and for the protection of the County and the public
and the continuity of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Permittee shall first file with the County Engineer its application for a utility permit to do such
Work together with plans and specifications showing at a minimum:
A. The position, depth and location of all such utility facilities sought to be constructed,
laid, installed or erected at that time, showing their relative position to existing county roads,
rights-of-way or other county property upon plans drawn to scale, hereinafter collectively
referred to as the “map of definite location;
B. The class and type of material and equipment to be used, manner of excavation,
construction, installation, backfill, erection of temporary structures, erection of permanent
structures, traffic control, traffic turnouts and road obstructions;
C. The manner in which the utility facility is to be installed;
D. Measures to be taken to preserve safe and free flow of traffic;
E. Structural integrity of the roadway, bridge, or other structure;
F. Specifications for the restoration of the county road, right-of-way or other county
property in the event that the road right of way will be disturbed by the Work; and
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G. Provision for ease of future road maintenance and appearance of the roadway.
Provision shall be made for known or planned expansion of the utility facilities, particularly
those located underground or attached to bridges or other structures within the road right-of-
way.
The location, alignment and depth of the utility facilities shall conform with said map of definite
location, except in instances in which deviation may be allowed thereafter in writing by the
County Engineer pursuant to application by Permittee.
All such Work shall be subject to the approval of and shall pass the inspection of the County
Engineer. The Permittee shall pay all costs of and expenses incurred in the examination,
inspection and approval of such work on account of granting the said utility permits.
IV. RESTORATION OF ROAD RIGHT OF WAY
In any Work which disturbs or causes damage to the road rights-of-way subject to this Permit,
public or private property, the Permittee shall at its own expense and with all convenient speed,
complete the work to repair and restore the county road right-of-way, or the public or private
property so disturbed or damaged, and leave the same in as good or better condition as before
the Work was commenced, to the reasonable satisfaction of the County Engineer. The
Permittee shall pay all costs of and expenses incurred in the examination, inspection and
approval of such restoration or repair.
The County Commissioners and/or County Engineer may at any time do, order or have done
any and all work that they consider necessary to restore to a safe condition such County road
right-of-way or other County property left by the Permittee or its agents in a condition
dangerous to life or property, and the Permittee, upon demand, shall pay to the County all costs
of such work.
V. PERMITTEE WORK IN RIGHT OF WAY
Permittee expressly agrees and understands that, with regard to Work within the road rights-of-
way:
A. All of Permittee’s utility facilities and Work within the road rights-of-way or other
County property shall be performed in compliance with the provisions of Title 12 MCC, the
Manual, the administrative regulations adopted by the County Engineer, other
County-established requirements for placement of utility facilities in road rights-of-way,
including the specific location of utility facilities in the road rights-of-way, and all applicable
laws, rules, regulations and ordinances;
B. In preparing plans and specifications for the Work the Permittee shall use the
Manual. Prior to commencement of any Work, Permittee shall submit such plans and
specifications to the County Engineer for review and approval together with the adequate
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exhibit depicting the existing or proposed location of the utility facility in relation to the road,
including right-of-way or easement lines; relationship to currently planned road revisions, if
applicable; and all locations and situations for which deviations in depth of cover (including
the proposed method of protection) or other locational standards that are anticipated;
C. All Work subject to this Permit shall be done in such a manner as not to interfere,
other than in ways approved by the County, with the construction, operation and maintenance
of other utilities, public or private, drains, drainage ditches and structures, irrigation ditches and
structures, located therein, nor with the grading or improvements of such County roads, rights-
of-way or other County property;
D. The owners and operators of all utility facilities (public or private) installed in the
Permit Area or other county property prior in time to the utility facilities of the Permittee, shall
have preference as to the alignment and location of such utilities so installed with respect to the
Permittee. Such preference shall continue in the event of the necessity of relocating or changing
the grade of any such county road or right-of-way;
E. Permittee shall perform the Work and operate its utility facilities in a manner that
minimizes interference with the use of the road rights-of-way by others, including others that
may be installing utility facilities; and
F. The County may require that Permittee’s utility facilities be installed at a particular
time, at a specific place, or in a particular manner as a condition of access to a particular road
or road right-of-way; may deny access if a Permittee is not willing to comply with the County's
requirements; and may remove, or require removal of, any utility facility that is not installed in
compliance with the requirements established by the County, or which is installed without prior
County approval of the time, place, or manner of installation and charge the Permittee for all
the costs associated with removal; and may require Permittee to cooperate with others to
minimize adverse impacts on the road and road rights-of-way through joint trenching and other
arrangements.
G. The County may inspect the utility facilities at any time reasonable under the
circumstances to ensure compliance with this Permit and applicable law, including to ensure
that the private line utility facilities are constructed and maintained in a safe condition. If an
unsafe condition is found to exist, the County, in addition to taking any other action permitted
under applicable law, may order the Permittee, in writing, to make the necessary repairs and
alterations specified therein forthwith to correct the unsafe condition on a time-table established
by the County which is reasonable in light of the unsafe condition. The County has the right to
correct, inspect, administer, and repair the unsafe condition if the Licensee fails to do so, and
to charge the Permittee therefor. The right of the County to conduct such inspections and order
or make repairs shall not be construed to create an obligation therefore, and such obligation to
construct and maintain its utility facilities in a safe condition shall at all times remain the sole
obligation of the Permittee.
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H. When required by the County, Permittee shall make information available to the
public regarding any Work involving the ongoing installation, construction, adjustment,
relocation, repair or maintenance of its utility facilities sufficient to show (1) the nature of the
work being performed; (2) where it is being performed; (3) its estimated completion date; and
(4) progress to completion.
I. PERMITTEE IS PLACED ON NOTICE THAT FIBER OPTIC
COMMUNICATIONS, POWER, CONTROL SYSTEMS, OTHER TYPES OF CABLES
AND PIPELINES MAY BE BURIED ON THE RIGHT OF WAY. Before beginning any
underground work, Permittee will contact the appropriate personnel to have such facilities
located and make arrangements as to protective measures that must be adhered to prior to the
commencement of any work within the road and road rights-of-way. In addition to the liability
terms elsewhere in this Agreement, Permittee shall indemnify and hold the County and its
elected and appointed officers, employees and agents harmless against and from all cost,
liability, and expense whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and court costs
and expenses) arising out of or in any way contributed to by any act or omission of Permittee,
its contractor, agents and/or employees, that cause or in any way or degree contribute to (1) any
damage to or destruction of any such facilities by Permittee, and/or its contractor, agents and/or
employees, on the County’s property, (2) any injury to or death of any person employed by or
on behalf of any entity, and/or its contractor, agents and/or employees, on the road rights-of-
way, and/or (3) any claim or cause of action for alleged loss of profits or revenue, or loss of
service, by a customer or user of services or products of such company(ies).
J. Permittee shall continuously be a member of the State of Washington one number
locator service under RCW 19.122, or an approved equivalent, and shall comply with all such
applicable rules and regulations.
K. Except in the event of emergency as described below, Permittee and its agents may
not enter upon the permit area to perform work for which a utility permit is required, unless and
except upon two-business days notice to the County Engineer.
L. In the event of an emergency involving the threat of imminent harm to persons or
property, and for purposes of taking immediate corrective action, Permittee and its agents may
enter the Permit Area without advance notice to the County as long as such entry is for the sole
purpose of addressing the emergency; provided however, that if any entry for such purposes
would require issuance of a utility permit, Permittee shall give the County verbal or telephonic
notice of the places where and the manner in which entry is required prior to such entry,
promptly followed by written notice. In all cases, notice to the County shall be given as far in
advance as practical prior to entry or as soon as practicable after entry upon the road right-of-
way.
M. Permittee shall promptly reimburse the County for its reasonable and direct costs
incurred in responding to an emergency that is caused, created by or attributable to the presence,
construction, maintenance, repair, or operation of Permittee’s utility facilities in the road rights-
of-way.
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N. If, during any Work, Permittee or its agents discover scientific or historic artifacts,
Permittee or its agents shall immediately notify the County of said discovery and shall protect
such artifacts in a manner as specified by the County. Any such artifact shall be the property
of the County if the County wishes to own it.
VI. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC
All Work done under this Permit shall be done in a thorough and workman-like manner. In the
performance of any Work, including without limitation, the opening of trenches and the
tunneling under county roads, right-of way or other county property, the Permittee shall leave
such trenches, ditches and tunnels in such a way as to interfere as little as possible with public
travel and shall take all due and necessary precautions to guard the same, so that damage or
injury shall not occur or arise by reason of such Work; and where any of such trenches, ditches
and tunnels are left open at night, the Permittee shall place warning lights, barricades and other
appropriate protective devices at such a position as to give adequate warning of such Work.
The Permittee shall be liable for any injury to person or persons or damage to property sustained
arising out of its carelessness or neglect, or through any failure or neglect to properly guard or
give warning of any trenches, ditches or tunnels dug or maintained by the Permittee.
VII. POLICE POWERS
The County, in granting this Permit, does not waive any rights which it now has or may hereafter
acquire with respect to county roads, rights-of-way or other county property and this Permit
shall not be construed to deprive the county of any powers, rights or privileges which it now
has or may hereafter acquire to regulate the use of and to control the county roads, right-of-way
and other county property covered by this Permit. The County retains the right to administer
and regulate activities of the Permittee up to the fullest extent of the law. The failure to reserve
a particular right to regulate, or reference a particular regulation, shall not be interpreted by
negative implication or otherwise to prevent the application of a regulation to the Permittee.
VIII. RELOCATION
Permittee shall, in the course of any Work, comply with the following requirements:
A. The Permittee shall, by a time specified by the County, protect, support, temporarily
disconnect, relocate, or remove any of its utility facilities when required by the County by
reason of traffic conditions; public safety; road right-of-way construction; road right-of-way
repair (including resurfacing or widening); change of road right-of-way grade; construction,
installation, or repair of County-owned sewers, drains, water pipes, power lines, signal lines,
tracks, communications system, other public work, public facility, or improvement of any
government-owned utility; road right-of-way vacation; or for any other purpose where the
County work involved would be aided by the removal or relocation of the utility facilities.
Collectively, such matters are referred to below as the "public work."
Permittee acknowledges and understands that any delay by Permittee in performing the above
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described work may delay, hinder, or interfere with the work performed by the County and its
contractors and subcontractors done in furtherance of such Public Work and result in damage
to the County, including but not limited to, delay claims. Permittee shall cooperate with the
County and its contractors and subcontractors to coordinate such Permittee work to
accommodate the Public Work project and project schedules to avoid delay, hindrance of, or
interference with the Public Work. The County shall make available to the Permittee a copy of
the Six Year Transportation Program and the County’s annual construction program after
adoption each year. It is anticipated these programs will aid the Permittee in planning
construction programs.
B. Permittee has a duty to protect its utility facilities from work performed by the
County within the road rights-of-way. The rights granted to the Permittee herein do not
preclude the County, its employees, contractors, subcontractors, and agents from blasting,
grading, excavating, or doing other necessary road work contiguous to Permittee’s utility
facilities; providing that, the Permittee shall be given a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours
notice of said blasting or other work in order that the Permittee may protect its utility facilities.
C. In the event of an emergency, or where the utility facility creates or is contributing
to an imminent danger to health, safety, or property, the County may protect, support,
temporarily disconnect, remove, or relocate any or all parts of the utility facility without prior
notice, and charge the Permittee for costs incurred.
D. If any Person that is authorized to place facilities in the road right of way requests
the Permittee to protect, support, temporarily disconnect, remove, or relocate the Permittee’s
utility facilities to accommodate the construction, operation, or repair of the facilities of such
other person, the Permittee shall, after 30 days' advance written notice, take action to effect the
necessary changes requested; provided that, if such project is related to or competes with
Permittee’s service, or if the effect of such changes would be to permanently deprive Permittee
of the beneficial enjoyment of this Permit for its intended purposes through interference with
the operation of Permittee’s utility facilities or otherwise, Permittee shall not be required to
relocate its utility facilities. Unless the matter is governed by a valid contract or a state or
federal law or regulation, or unless the Permittee’s utility facilities were not properly installed,
the reasonable cost of the same shall be borne by the Person requesting the protection, support,
temporary disconnection, removal, or relocation at no charge to the County, even if the County
makes the request for such action.
E. The Permittee shall, on the request of any person holding a valid permit issued by a
governmental authority, temporarily raise or lower its wires to permit the moving of buildings
or other objects. The expense of such temporary removal or raising or lowering of wires shall
be paid by the person requesting the same.
The County of Mason will accept liability for direct and actual damages to said Permittee that are the result of the negligence of Mason County, its trustees, officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors or agents while performing County improvement or Public Works projects
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enumerated in Section VIII, paragraph B. Direct and actual damages are specifically limited to physical damage to properly installed and located infrastructure of the Permittee and the cost to repair such physical damage. Mason County retains the right to assert all applicable defenses in the event of a dispute including contributory negligence on the part of the Permittee. Mason County shall in no way be liable for incidental damages claimed to arise from such actions.
All Work to be performed by the Permittee under this section shall pass the inspection of the
County Engineer. The Permittee shall pay all costs of and expenses incurred in the examination,
inspection and approval of such work.
IX. PRESERVATION OF MONUMENTS/MARKERS
Before any Work is performed under this permit which may affect any existing monuments or
markers of any nature relating to subdivisions, plats, roads and all other surveys, the Permittee
shall reference all such monuments and markers. The reference points shall be so located that
they will not be disturbed during the Permittee’s Work and operations under this Permit. The
method of referencing these monuments or other points to be referenced shall be approved by
the County Engineer. The replacement of all such monuments or markers disturbed during
construction shall be made as expeditiously as conditions permit in accordance with RCW 58.24
and WAC 332-120, and as directed by the County Engineer. The cost of monuments or other
markers lost, destroyed, or disturbed, and the expense of replacement by approved monuments
shall be borne by the Permittee.
A complete set of reference notes for monument and other ties shall be filed with the office of
the Mason County Engineer.
X. VACATION OF ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
If at any time the County shall vacate any County road or right-of-way or other County Property
which is subject to rights granted by this Permit and said vacation shall be for the purpose of
acquiring the fee or other property interest in said road or right-of-way for the use of the County,
in either its proprietary or governmental capacity, then the Board of Mason County
Commissioners may, at its option, and by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Permittee,
terminate this Permit with reference to such county road right-of-way or other County property
so vacated, and the County of Mason shall not be liable for any damages or loss to the Permittee
by reason of such termination. It has been the practice of Mason County to reserve easements
for utilities at the time of road vacation, and will continue to be the practice until such time the
Board of Mason County Commissioners direct a change of practice.
XI. FINANCIAL SECURITY
A. Insurance It is intended that the following insurance requirements shall apply to the
person performing the Work in the road right-of-way. Permittee and Permittee’s contractors
shall not perform or cause to be performed any Work, unless and until Permittee (to the extent
Permittee performs any of the Work in the road right-of-way) or its contractors (to the extent
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Permittee’s contractor performs any of the Work in the road right-of-way) provide certificates
of insurance evidencing that Permittee or Permittee’s contractors are in compliance with the
following requirements, including, maintaining insurance in at least in the following amounts:
1. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY insurance to cover liability,
bodily injury, and property damage. The Commercial General Liability insurance shall be
written on an occurrence basis, with an aggregate limit location endorsement for the Permit
Area, and shall provide coverage for any and all costs, including defense costs, and losses and
damages resulting from personal injury, bodily injury and death, property damage, products
liability and completed operations arising out of the Work. Coverage must be written with the
following limits of liability:
Bodily and Personal Injury & Property Damage
$ 1,000,000 per Occurrence
$ 2,000,000 aggregate
2 WORKERS' COMPENSATION insurance shall be maintained by Permittee’s
contractor to comply with statutory limits for all employees, and in the case any work is sublet,
the contractor shall require its subcontractors similarly to provide workers' compensation
insurance for all the employees.
3. COMPREHENSIVE AUTO LIABILITY insurance shall include owned,
hired, and non-owned vehicles on an occurrence basis with coverage of at least $500,000 per
occurrence.
The required insurance shall be maintained from the time that Work in the road right-of-way
commences until the Work is complete and the utility permit issued for said Work has been
released by the County Engineer, or his or her designee.
If the Permittee or its contractors and subcontractors do not have the required insurance, the
County may require such entities to stop operations until the insurance is obtained and
approved.
Permittee shall, or shall cause its contractors to, file with the application for a utility permit,
certificates of insurance reflecting evidence of the required insurance in a form and content
approved by the County’s Risk Manager. All coverage shall be listed on one certificate with
the same expiration dates.
The certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under these policies will not
be canceled until at least 30 days' prior written notice has been given to the County.
In the event that the insurance certificate provided indicates that the insurance shall terminate
or lapse during the period of the Work, then, in that event, the Permittee shall furnish, at least
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days prior to the expiration of the date of such insurance, a renewed certificate of insurance as
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proof that equal and like coverage has been or will be obtained prior to any such lapse or
termination during the balance of the period of the Permit.
The County reserves the right, during the term of the Permit, to require any other insurance
coverage or adjust the policy limits as it deems reasonably necessary utilizing sound risk
management practices and principals based upon the loss exposures.
Each insurance policy required pursuant to this Permit shall be primary and non-contributing
as respects any coverage maintained by the County and shall include an endorsement reflecting
the same. Any other coverage maintained by County shall be excess of this coverage herein
defined as primary and shall not contribute with it. The certificate of insurance must reflect
that the above wording is included in all such policies.
Each insurance policy obtained pursuant to this Permit shall be issued by financially sound
insurers who may lawfully do business in the State of Washington with a financial rating at all
times during coverage of no less than rating of “A” and a class of “X” or better in the latest
edition of “Best’s Key Rating Guide” published by A.M. Best Company, or such other financial
rating or rating guide approved in writing by the County’s risk manager. In the event that at
any time during coverage, the insurer does not meet the foregoing standards, Permittee shall
give or shall cause its contractors to give prompt notice to the County and shall seek coverage
from an insurer that meets the foregoing standards. The County reserves the right to change
the rating or the rating guide depending upon the changed risks or availability of other suitable
and reliable rating guides.
Comprehensive general liability insurance policies and coverage obtained pursuant to this
Permit shall include an endorsement (standard ISO form CG 24-17) deleting all exclusions
for work or incidents occurring within any distance from a railroad track or railroad property,
or on, over, or under a railroad track.
Insurance policies required pursuant to this Permit shall have no non-standard exclusions unless
approved of by the County Risk Manager or designee.
Commercial general liability insurance policies obtained pursuant to this Permit shall name the
County as an additional insured without limitation, pursuant to an endorsement approved of by
the County’s Risk Manager or designee.
Permittee or Permittee’s Contractors’ insurers, through policy endorsement, shall waive their
rights of subrogation against the County for all claims and suits. The certificate of insurance
must reflect this waiver of subrogation rights endorsement.
B. Contractor Bond. All contractors performing Work on behalf of Permittee shall
be licensed and bonded.
C. Limitation of Liability. to the fullest extent permitted by law, permittee shall, and
shall cause its contractor(s) only as to subsection (9) below, to release, indemnify, defend and
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hold harmless the county and the county’s legal representatives, officers (elected or appointed),
employees and agents (collectively, “indemnitees”) for, from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, fines, penalties, costs, damages, losses, liens, causes of action, suits, demands,
judgments and expenses (including, without limitation, court costs, attorneys’ fees, and costs
of investigation, removal and remediation and governmental oversight costs), environmental or
otherwise (collectively “liabilities”) of any nature, kind, or description, of any person or entity,
directly or indirectly, arising out of, resulting from, or related to (in whole or in part):
1. this permit;
2. any rights or interests granted pursuant to this permit;
3. permittee’s occupation and use of the road right of way;
4. permittee’s operation of its utility facilities;
5. the presence of utility facilities within the right of way;
6. the environmental condition and status of the road right-of-way caused by,
aggravated by, or contributed to, in whole or in part, by permittee or its agents; or
7. the acts, errors, or omissions of third parties when arising out of the, installation,
construction, adjustment, relocation, replacement, removal, or maintenance of such third party
utility facilities within the road rights-of-way when such work is performed under authority of
the operator’s utility permit or at the direction or under the control of the operator; or
8. any act or omission of permittee or permittee’s agents; or
9. any act or omission of contractor or its employees, agents, or subcontractors
when arising out of the work.
Even if such liabilities arise from or are attributed to, in whole or in part, any negligence of any
indemnitee. The only liabilities with respect to which permittee’s obligation to indemnify the
indemnitees does not apply are liabilities to the extent proximately caused by the sole
negligence or intentional misconduct of an indemnitee or for liabilities that by law the
indemnitees cannot be indemnified for.
Upon written notice from the county, permittee agrees to assume the defense of any lawsuit or
other proceeding brought against any indemnitee by any entity, relating to any matter covered
by this permit for which permittee has an obligation to assume liability for and/or save and hold
harmless any indemnitee. Permittee shall pay all costs incident to such defense, including, but
not limited to, attorneys’ fees, investigators’ fees, litigation and appeal expenses, settlement
payments and amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments. Permittee will fully satisfy said
judgment within ninety (90) days after said suit or action shall have finally been determined if
determined adversely to mason county. upon the permittee’s failure to satisfy said judgment
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within the ninety (90) day period, this permit shall at once cease and terminate and the county
of mason shall have a lien upon permittee’s utility facilities and all other facilities used in the
construction, operation and maintenance of the permittee’s utility system which may be
enforced against the property for the full amount of any such judgment so taken against any of
the indemnitees
Acceptance by the County of any Work performed by the Permittee at the time of completion
shall not be grounds for avoidance of this covenant.
XII. PERMIT NONEXCLUSIVE
This Permit shall not be deemed to be an exclusive Permit. It shall in no manner prohibit the
County of Mason from granting rights to other utilities under, along, across, over and upon any
of the County roads, rights-of-way or other County property subject to this Permit and shall in
no way prevent or prohibit the County of Mason from constructing, altering, maintaining or
using any of said roads rights-of-way, drainage structures or facilities, irrigation structures or
facilities, or any other county property or affect its jurisdiction over them or any part of them
with full power to make all necessary changes, relocations, repairs, maintenance, etc., the same
as the County may deem fit.
XIII. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
All the provisions, conditions, regulations and requirements herein contained shall be binding
upon the successors and assigns of the Permittee and all privileges, as well as all obligations
and liability of the Permittee, shall inure to its successors and assigns equally as if they were
specifically mentioned wherever the Permittee is mentioned. Any reference in this Permit to a
specifically named party shall be deemed to apply to any successor, heir, administrator,
executor or assign of such party who has acquired its interest in compliance with the terms of
this Permit or under law.
XIV. TRANSFER/ASSIGNMENT
Permittee may assign or transfer this Permit by contacting the County of Mason to obtain an
Assignment Agreement. The Agreement must be signed and delivered back to the County of
Mason. Assignees shall thereafter be responsible for all obligations of Permittee with respect
to the Permit and guaranteeing performance under the terms and conditions of the Permit and
that transferee will be bound by all the conditions of the Permit and will assume all the
obligations of its predecessor. Such an assignment shall relieve the Permittee of any further
obligations under the Permit, including any obligations not fulfilled by Permittee’s assignee;
provided that, the assignment shall not in any respect relieve the Permittee, or any of its
successors in interest, of responsibility for acts or omissions, known or unknown, or the
consequences thereof, which acts or omissions occur prior to the time of the assignment. No
Permit may be assigned or transferred without filing or establishing with the county the
insurance certificates, security fund and performance bond as may be required pursuant to this
Permit.
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XV. ANNEXATION
Whenever any of the County road rights-of-way or other county property as designated in this
Permit, by reason of the subsequent incorporation of any town or city, or extension of the limits
of any town or city, shall fall within the city or town limits; then, except to the extent allowed
by law, this Permit shall terminate in respect to the said roads, rights-of-way or other county
property so included with city or town limits; but this Permit shall continue in force and effect
to all county road rights-of-way or other county property not so included in city or town limits.
XVI. TERM/TERMINATION/REMEDIES
A. Term. This Permit shall commence upon acceptance by the Permittee as provided
at Section XVIII herein and continue in PERPETUITY until terminated or otherwise
superseded by a subsequent franchise, private line utility occupancy permit, master road use
permit or other agreement of the Parties. In the event that it is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction that, as a matter or law, the term provided for herein is unlawful, this
Permit shall be deemed to have a term for the maximum period allowed by law, and if no such
maximum period is readily and easily capable of being identified, for a term of not longer than
fifty (50) years.
B. Termination by County. Permittee has elected to obtain a Permit in lieu of a
franchise agreement. Permittee understands and agrees that, unlike a franchise, this Permit may
be terminated by the County with or without cause. This means that the County is not required
to have or provide a reason for the termination and that the County may terminate this Permit
in its sole discretion without penalty to the County and regardless of whether or not Permittee
is or is not in default; provided that, the County may not terminate this Permit for a reason that
is unlawful. The Parties agree that the only condition of termination by the County of this
Permit is that the County must give not less than ninety (90) days written notice to the Permittee
of termination. The County Engineer is authorized to exercise the right of the County to
terminate this Permit.
C. Termination upon Transfer/Assignment/Conveyance. This Permit shall
automatically terminate upon: (1) assignment of the Permit without the prior written consent of
the County in substantially the form of an Assignment Agreement (obtained by request), (2)
transfer of the utility facilities located with the Permit Area without prior written notice to the
County and mutual acceptance of an assignment of the Permit, (3) conveyance of the real
property or any part thereof benefited by the installation and operation of the utility facilities
without prior written notice to the County and mutual acceptance of an assignment of the
Permit, or (4) use of the utility facilities for the benefit of persons other than the owner/operator
in a manner that no longer constitutes a de-minimis use of the road right-of-way.
D. Termination upon Removal of Utility Facilities. This Permit and all of the rights,
duties and obligations contained herein, shall terminate upon removal of all Permittee utility
facilities from the road right-of-way or abandonment and de-commissioning in place to the
reasonable satisfaction of and in the manner approved by the County Engineer and restoration
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of the road right-of way to the satisfaction of the County Engineer.
E. Effect of Termination. On or before the effective date of termination or as otherwise
mutually agreed to by the Parties, Permittee shall remove its utility facilities from the road
rights-of-way and restore the road rights-of-way to the reasonable satisfaction of the County
Engineer. In lieu of removal, the County Engineer may authorize abandonment in place and
de-commissioning of the utility facilities in the manner approved by and to the reasonable
satisfaction of the County Engineer. In the event that the Permittee fails to timely and
completely perform such work, the County may perform or complete such work at the cost of
the Permittee and Permittee shall be obligated to reimburse the County for such work within 30
days of invoice by the County.
F. Remedies. In addition to the right of the County to terminate this Permit, the County
has the right to exercise any and all of the following remedies, singly or in combination, in the
event of Default. “Default” shall mean any failure of Permittee or its agents to keep, observe
or perform any of Permittee's or its agent’s duties or obligations under this Permit:
1. Damages. Permittee shall be liable for any and all damages incurred by
County.
2. Specific Performance. County shall be entitled to specific performance of
each and every obligation of Permittee under this Permit without any requirement to prove or
establish that County does not have an adequate remedy at law. Permittee hereby waives the
requirement of any such proof and acknowledges that County would not have an adequate
remedy at law for Permittee’s commission of an Event of Default hereunder.
3. Injunction. County shall be entitled to restrain, by injunction, the actual or
threatened commission or attempt of an Event of Default and to obtain a judgment or order
specifically prohibiting a violation or breach of this Permit agreement without, in either case,
being required to prove or establish that County does not have an adequate remedy at law.
Permittee hereby waives the requirement of any such proof and acknowledges that County
would not have an adequate remedy at law for Permittee’s commission of an Event of Default
hereunder.
4. Alternative Remedies. Neither the existence of other remedies identified in
this Permit nor the exercise thereof shall be deemed to bar or otherwise limit the right of the
County to commence an action for equitable or other relief and/or proceed against Permittee
and any guarantor for all direct monetary damages, costs and expenses arising from the Default
and to recover all such damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Remedies are cumulative; the exercise of one shall not foreclose the exercise of others.
XVII. SUBSEQUENT ACTION
The County reserves for itself the right at any time upon ninety (90) days written notice to the
Permittee, to so change, amend, modify or amplify any of the provisions or conditions herein
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enumerated to conform to any state statute or county regulation, relating to the public welfare,
health, safety or highway regulation, as may hereafter be enacted, adopted or promulgated.
XVIII. ACCEPTANCE
Permittee shall execute and return to County a signed acceptance of the Permit granted
hereunder. The acceptance shall be in the form of the acceptance attached hereto as Exhibit
“A”, and in accepting the Permit, Permittee warrants that it has carefully read the terms and
conditions of this Permit and accepts all of the terms and conditions of this Permit and agrees
to abide by the same and acknowledges that it has relied upon its own investigation of all
relevant facts, that it has had the assistance of counsel or an opportunity to have assistance of
counsel, that it was not induced to accept a Permit, that this Permit represents the entire
agreement between the Permittee and the County. In the event the Permittee fails to submit the
acceptance as provided for herein within the time limits set forth in this section, the grant herein
is and shall become null and void.
XIX. RECORDING OF MEMORANDUM OF PERMIT
The Parties agree that a “Memorandum of Permit” in substantially the form attached hereto as
Exhibit “A”, shall be filed for record with the Office of the Mason County Auditor upon written
acceptance by the Permittee. The cost and expense of such filing shall be borne by the Permittee
if not already included in the fee for issuance of this Permit. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
this Permit is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an interest in land or constitute the
grant or conveyance of a real property interest by the County to the Permittee. The requirements
of this Section XIX are intended solely to provide notice of the existence of this Permit and the
terms and conditions there under, including inter-alia, the limitations upon assignment of the
Permit. Permittee shall at the time of its acceptance of this Permit identify the assessor’s tax
identification
number of the parcel or parcels benefited by this Permit and a legal description of each such
parcel to be included in the Memorandum of Permit.
XX. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Controlling Law/Venue. Any disputes concerning the application or interpretation
of any of the provisions of this Permit shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
Venue of any action or arbitration brought under this Permit shall be in Mason County,
Washington or the Western District of Washington if an action is brought in federal court,
provided; however, that venue of such action is legally proper.
B. Liens. Permittee shall promptly pay and discharge any and all liens arising out of
any Work done, suffered or permitted to be done by Permittee on any Permit area.
C. Waiver. No waiver by either party of any provision of this Permit shall in any way
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impair the right of such party to enforce that provision for any subsequent breach, or either
party’s right to enforce all other provisions of this Permit.
D. Attorney's Fees. If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret
the terms of this Permit, the substantially prevailing Party or Parties shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to
which such Party or Parties may be entitled.
E. Amendment. This Permit may be amended only by a written contract signed by
authorized representatives of Permittee and County of Mason.
F. Severability. If any provision of this Permit is held to be illegal, invalid or
unenforceable under present or future laws, such provision will be fully severable and this
Permit will be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision is
not a part hereof, and the remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect. In
lieu of any illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision herein, there will be added automatically
as a part of this Permit, a provision as similar in its terms to such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal, valid and enforceable.
G. Joint and Several Liability. Permittee acknowledges that, in any case in which
Permittee and Permittee’s contractors are responsible under the terms of this Permit, such
responsibility is joint and several as between Permittee and any such Permittee’s contractors;
provided that, the Permittee is not prohibited from allocating such liability as a matter of
contract.
H. Notices. Any notice contemplated, required, or permitted to be given under this
Permit shall be sufficient if it is in writing and is sent either by: (a) registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested; or (b) a nationally recognized overnight mail delivery service, to the
Party and at the address specified below, except as such Party and address may be changed by
providing no less than thirty (30) days' advance written notice of such change in address.
Permittee: Robert L. Oldright
P.O. Box 1197
Milton, WA 98354
Attn: Robert L. Oldright
Grantor: Mason County Public Works
100 W Public Works Drive
Shelton, WA 98584
I. Approvals. Nothing in this Permit shall be deemed to impose any duty or obligation
upon the County to determine the adequacy or sufficiency of Permittee's plans and
specifications or to ascertain whether Permittee's proposed or actual construction, installation,
testing, maintenance, repairs, replacement, relocation, adjustment or removal is adequate or
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sufficient or in conformance with the plans and specifications reviewed by the County. No
approval given, inspection made, review or supervision performed by the County pursuant to
this Permit shall constitute or be construed as a representation or warranty express or implied
by County that such item approved, inspected, or supervised, complies with laws, rules
regulations or ordinances or this Permit or meets any particular standard, code or requirement,
or is in conformance with the plans and specifications, and no liability shall attach with respect
thereto. County and inspections as provided herein, are for the sole purpose of protecting the
County’s rights as the owner and manager of the road rights-of-way and shall not constitute any
representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the adequacy of the design, construction,
repair, or maintenance of the utility facilities, suitability of the permit area for construction,
maintenance, or repair of the utility facilities, or any obligation on the part of the County to
insure that work or materials are in compliance with any requirements imposed by a
governmental entity. County is under no obligation or duty to supervise the design,
construction, installation, relocation, adjustment, realignment, maintenance, repair, or operation
of the utility facilities.
J. Force Majeure. Neither Party hereto shall be liable to the other Party for any failure
to perform an obligation set forth herein to the extent such failure is caused by war, act of
terrorism or an act of God, provided that such Party has made and is making all reasonable
efforts to perform such obligation and minimize any and all resulting loss or damage.
K. Construction. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to
the masculine, feminine or neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the Party or Parties may
require. The provisions of this Permit shall be construed as a whole according to their common
meaning, except where specifically defined herein, not strictly for or against any party and
consistent with the provisions contained herein in order to achieve the objectives and purposes
of this Permit.
L. Incorporation by Reference. All exhibits annexed hereto at the time of execution of
this Permit or in the future as contemplated herein, are hereby incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth herein.
M. Calculation of Time. All periods of time referred to herein shall include Saturdays,
Sundays, and legal holidays in the State of Washington, except that if the last day of any period
falls on any Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the State of Washington, the period shall be
extended to include the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the State
of Washington.
N. Entire Agreement. This Permit is the full and complete agreement of County and
Permittee with respect to all matters covered herein and all matters related to the use of the
Permit
Area by Permittee and Permittee’s Contractors, and this Permit supersedes any and all other
agreements of the Parties hereto with respect to all such matters, including, without limitation,
all agreements evidencing the Permit.
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O. No Recourse. Without limiting such immunities as the County or other persons may
have under applicable law, Permittee shall have no monetary recourse whatsoever against the
County or its officials, boards, commissions, agents, or employees for any loss or damage
arising out of the County’s exercising its authority pursuant to this Permit or other applicable
law.
P. Responsibility for Costs. Except as expressly provided otherwise, any act that
Permittee is required to perform under this Permit shall be performed at its cost. If Permittee
fails to perform work that it is required to perform within the time provided for performance,
the County may perform the work and bill the Permittee. The Permittee shall pay the amounts
billed within 30 days.
Q. Work of Contractors and Subcontractors. Work by contractors and subcontractors
are subject to the same restrictions, limitations, and conditions as if the Work was performed
by the Permittee. The Permittee shall be responsible for all Work performed by its contractors
and subcontractors, and others performing Work on its behalf, under its control, or under
authority of its utility permit, as if the work were performed by it and shall ensure that all such
work is performed in compliance with this Permit, Title 12 MCC, the Manual and other
applicable law, and shall be jointly and severally liable for all damages and correcting all
damage caused by them. It is the Permittee’s responsibility to ensure that contractors,
subcontractors, or other Persons performing work on the Permittee’s behalf are familiar with
the requirements of the Permit, Title 12 MCC, the Manual, and other applicable laws governing
the work performed by them and further, for ensuring that such contractors and subcontractors
maintain insurance as required herein.
R. Survival of Terms. Upon the termination of the Permit, the Permittee shall no longer
have the right to occupy the Permit area. However, the Permittee’s obligations under this
Permit to the County shall survive the termination of these rights according to its terms for so
long as the Permittee’s utility facilities shall remain in whole or in part in the road rights-of-
way, except to the extent the County Engineer has approved abandonment in place. By way of
illustration and not limitation, Permittee’s obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the County, provide insurance and a performance/payment bond pursuant to Section XI and
Permittee’s obligation to relocate its utility facilities pursuant to Section VIII, shall continue in
effect as to the Permittee, notwithstanding any termination of the Permit, except to the extent
that a County-approved transfer, sale, or assignment of the utility system is completed, and
another entity has assumed full and complete responsibility for the utility facilities or for the
relevant acts or omissions.
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RECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF
AND AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
County of Mason
100 West Public Works Drive
Shelton WA 98584
Attn: County Engineer
EXHIBIT “A”
MEMORANDUM OF PERMIT
Title: Private Line Occupancy Permit
Grantor: COUNTY OF MASON, a legal subdivision of the state of Washington
Grantee: Robert L. Oldright
Description of Franchise Area: SEE EXHIBIT A-4
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): February 23, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 2026 – Set Hearing
March 31, 2026 - Hearing
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: Forged Fiber 37, LLC (AT&T) – Franchise Agreement – Set Hearing/Hearing
Background/Executive Summary:
Public Works has received a Franchise Agreement from Forged Fiber 37, LLC (AT&T) that would
allow them to construct, operate, and maintain their fiber optic telecommunication system in Mason
County rights-of-way. The franchise will cover all county roads within their service area.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
Applicant has paid the Cable Franchise fee of $400.
Public Outreach:
Notice of Public Hearing will be published in the Shelton Journal
Requested Action:
Recommend the Board of Mason County Commissioners consider the following:
1. March 3, 2026 – Regular Agenda:
• Set a hearing for March 31, 2026, at 9:15am to consider a Franchise Agreement with
Forged Fiber 37, LLC allowing the company to construct, operate, and maintain their
fiber optic telecommunication system within Mason County rights-of-way.
2. March 31, 2026: Public Hearing
• Consider approving and executing a Franchise Agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC
allowing the company to construct, operate, and maintain their fiber optic
telecommunication system within Mason County rights-of-way.
Attachment(s):
1. Franchise Agreement
2. Notice of Hearing
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will
hold two public hearings in the Commissioners Chambers of Mason County Courthouse
Building I, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton, Washington 98584 and live stream at
http://masonwebtv.com/ on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:15am.
SAID HEARINGS will be to consider accepting a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber
37, LLC allowing the company to construct, operate, and maintain their fiber optic
telecommunication system within Mason County rights-of-way.
Public testimony will be available in-person or via Zoom. The URL is available on the County
website https://www.masoncountywa.gov/ to sign into the meeting. Please use the “raise hand” feature
to be recognized by the Chair to provide your testimony. You can also email testimony to
msmith@masoncountywa.gov or mail to the Commissioners’ Office, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584;
or call (360) 427-9670 ext. 230.
If special accommodations are needed, please contact the Commissioners' office,
(360) 427-9670 ext. 419.
DATED this ______day of ________________, 2026.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
Bill: Mason County
Department of Public Works
100 W Public Works Drive
Shelton, WA 98584
cc: Auditor
Clerk of the Board
Public Works
Applicant
Journal – Publ. 2t: 3/12/26 & 3/19/26 (not less than 5 days prior to hearing)
Post: 3 public places 15 days before hearing – No later than 3/13/26
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Richard Dickinson, Deputy Director Utilities
and Waste Management Ext: 652
Department: Utilities & Waste Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): February 23, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 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: Victor Improvement Club and Mason County Lease Agreement
Background/Executive Summary:
Mason County leases land from the Victor Improvement Club (VIC) for the purpose of operating and
maintaining a sewer pump station, which is part of the North Bay Water Reclamation Facility collection
system.
The agreement has a provision for renegotiation and extension for an additional ten years. The end of the
lease period is March 14, 2026. It is unlikely a purchase agreement or renegotiated lease will be
completed by March 14th although parties have met and held productive conversations.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact:
Under the current lease, the county pays no rent or utilities (power), and the VIC is not charged a monthly
utility fee, nor has it paid the initial connection fee. Both parties are to equally share in any well costs
such as pump replacement.
The VIC is interested in selling the area presently leased. If the land is acquired for $25,000 or less and
the VIC agreeable to waiving an appraisal, sale could proceed relatively quickly. If the county does not
purchase, the VIC proposes to charge rent. Additionally, they propose Mason County pay for the power
bill and 100% of the well costs.
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Request the Board authorize the execution of a lease extension agreement with the Victor Improvement
Club through June 23, 2026, for the purpose of allowing additional time to negotiate either the purchase
of the property or revised lease terms for the sewer pump station site serving the North Bay Water
Reclamation Facility collection system.
Attachment(s):
1. Current Lease Agreement
2. Extension Agreement
AMENDMENT TO LEASE
THIS AMENDMENT TO LEASE (hereinafter called “Amendment”) is made this ___ day
of _____________ 2026 between Victor Improvement Club, Inc. (hereinafter called “Lessor”) and
Mason County, State of Washington (hereinafter called “Lessee”).
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee entered into a Lease dated March 14, 2000, for the purpose
of operating and maintaining a sewer pump station, which is part of the North Bay Water
Reclamation Facility collection system; and
WHEREAS, the agreement term is scheduled to expire on March 14, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Lessor and Lessee require additional time beyond March 14, 2026, to
complete negotiations for potential purchase of the leased premises or an extension of the lease ;
NOW THEREFORE, Lessor and Lessee agree as follows:
1. Extension of Term: The Lease term is hereby extended from March 14, 2026, through
June 23, 2026. This Extension Period may be modified by mutual written agreement of
both parties.
2. Terms During Extension Period: All other provisions of the Lease remain unchanged and
continue in full force and effect.
VICTOR IMPROVEMENT CLUB, INC. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PRESIDENT PAT TARZWELL, Chair
RANDY NEATHERLIN, Vice Chair
SHARON TRASK, Commissioner
ATTEST:
MCKENZIE SMITH, Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIM WHITEHEAD, Ch. DPA
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Richard Dickenson, Deputy Director/U&W
Management Ext: 652
Department: Public Works Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☐
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): February 23, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 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: Reappointment of Member to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Background/Executive Summary:
Public Works has received reappointment applications from Chad White and Lynda Links to
continue serving on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC).
• Chad White represents the Solid Waste Industry. His current term expires March 14,
2026, and he is seeking a new three-year term through March 14, 2029.
• Lynda Links represents District 3/Citizens. Her current term expires March 14, 2026, and
she is seeking a new three-year term through March 14, 2029.
Pursuant to RCW 70.95.165(3), the committee must consist of a minimum of nine (9) members
representing a balance of interests, including citizens, public interest groups, business, the waste
management industry, and local elected officials.
MEMBER REPRESENTING TERM
Thomas Duffield District 1/Citizen 3/14/2023 - 1/14/2027
Vacant District 1/Citizen -
Vacant District 2/Citizen -
Vacant District 2/Citizen -
Lynda Links District 3/Citizen
3/14/2023 - 3/14/2026 (seeking
reappointment
Jens-Dieter
Stahmer District 3/Citizen 2/27/2024 - 2/27/2027
Karen Rice District 3/Citizen 2/27/2024 - 2/27/2027
Sharon Trask Local Elected Official 3/14/2023 - 1/14/2027
Vacant Special Group or Business
Chad White Solid Waste Industry
3/14/2023 - 3/14/2026 (seeking
reappointment)
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
N/A
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Requesting the Board of County Commissioners reappoint Chad White to continue serving as the
Solid Waste Industry Representative and Lynda Links to continue serving as the District
3/Citizen Representative. Both appointments will be for three-year terms expiring March 14,
2029.
Attachments:
1. Applications
Entr y #: 63 - Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/18/2026 8:44 AM
Advisor y Board Name:
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Name:
Chad White
Today's Date:
2/18/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
Chamber of Commerce
Employment:
Mason County Garbage / Site Manager / 23 years
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisor y board?
To plan for the future
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisor y board?
Time in the business
List any financial, professional, or voluntar y affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
None
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisor y board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Entr y #: 64 - Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)Status: Submitted Submitted: 2/18/2026 10:52 AM
Advisor y Board Name:
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Name:
Lynda Links
Today's Date:
2/18/2026
Address
Voting Precinct:
Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
league of women voters
Employment:
self employed
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisor y board?
observer
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisor y board?
interest in solid waste
List any financial, professional, or voluntar y affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
none
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisor y board:
Monthly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
Yes
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Maggie Huston Ext: 591
Department: Indigent Defense Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): January 26, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 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:
Mason County Public Defense Contract Attorney Compensation Caps, Billing Procedures, and Guidelines
Background/Executive Summary:
Mason County has been operating without a billing cap on contract attorneys unless explicitly outlined
per contract. We are one of the few counties in this state who still operate this way. The attached billing
caps and procedures represent standard practices from our comparable counties, showing a competitive
market approach while meeting the needs of our citizens.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
No negative budget impacts at this time, these caps are meant for our contracted attorneys who are paid
under Resolution No. 25-78.
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval of the Resolution adopting the Mason County Public Defense Contract Attorney Compensation
Caps, Billing Procedures, and Guidelines.
Attachment(s):
Resolution
Guidelines
Mason County Public Defense Contract Attorney Compensation Caps, Billing
Procedures, and Guidelines
MASON COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENSE CONTRACT
ATTORNEY HOURLY BILLABLE CASE COMPENSATION RATE CAPS (2026)
Hourly Billable Case Rates
Court Felonies Trial
CONTRACTOR must notify
MCPD, in writing or via e-mail
MHuston@MasonCountyWA.gov
when case is expected to go to
Trial.
Superior Court $175.00
$1,000 1st Day
$500 each additional ½
day
Juvenile Court $175.00 Hourly
District Court $150.00
$600 1st Day
$300 each additional ½
day
Presumptive Maximums
Court No Trial Trial Comments
Superior Court—
(Homicide/3rd Strike) No Limit
$1,000 1st Day
$500 each additional ½
day
CONTRACTOR must notify
MCPD, in writing or via e-mail
MHuston@MasonCountyWA.gov
as soon as possible, in advance,
if CONTRACTOR seeks
extraordinary compensation
Superior Court—Felony
High Sex Offense 100 hrs = $17,500
$1,000 1st Day
$500 each additional ½
day
Superior Court—Felony
High 80 hrs = $14,000
$1,000 1st Day
$500 each additional ½
day
Superior Court—Felony
Mid 40 hrs = $7,000
$1,000 1st Day
$500 each additional ½
day
Superior Court—Felony
Low 20 hrs = 3,500
$1,000 1st Day
$500 each additional ½
day
Superior Court—Post
Conviction 8 hrs. = $1,400 N/A
District Court—
Misdemeanor High 20 hrs = $3,000
$600 1st Day
$300 each additional ½
day
District Court—
Misdemeanor Low 15 hrs = $1,200
$600 1st Day
$300 each additional ½
day
1. BILLING PROCEDURES: MCPD will provide a “Case Assignment/Billing Form”
with each case assigned to the CONTRACTOR. The form shall be completely fill out
and, along with the CONTRACTOR’s time records for the billing period, attached to the
Interim or Final bill submitted. Bills will be rejected and returned to the
CONTRACTOR if the “Case Assignment/Billing Form” is not complete or not
provided. Likewise, bills missing the CONTRACTOR’s time records for the billing
period will also be rejected and returned to the CONTRACTOR.
a. Time records must be in 10ths of hours reflecting the date and time of work
and the specific work performed. Use the following conversion table:
01 - 06 Minutes = .10 hour
07 - 12 Minutes = .20 hour
13 - 18 Minutes = .30 hour
19 - 24 Minutes = .40 hour
25 - 30 Minutes = .50 hour
31 - 36 Minutes = .60 hour
37 - 42 Minutes = .70 hour
43 - 48 Minutes = .80 hour
49 - 54 Minutes = .90 hour
55 - 60 Minutes = 1 hour
a. All “Billing Forms” and time records are audited by MCPD for sufficiency of
documentation and reasonableness of claims. The CONTRACTOR may
be asked to provide additional information if charges are not adequately
detailed or if the time claimed seems outside customary and usual limits.
b. CONTRACTOR’s bills (invoices) shall always be marked as Interim or
Final.
c. The CONTRACTOR shall submit Interim bills to the COUNTY monthly.
Bills are due no later than the 10th business day of each month for
previous months’ services. If a warrant is issued prior to final disposition,
the CONTRACTOR shall submit a Final bill six months after the date of
issuance or by the last business day of the calendar year, whichever is
first. The CONTRACTOR will generally be re-assigned the case if the
client is arrested on the warrant within six months of issuance or prior to
the end of the calendar year.
d. If the CONTRACTOR has activity on several MCPD appointed cases on
the same day or during the same trip to court, the CONTRACTOR must
prorate the total time spent among the cases. This is necessary to avoid
charging MCPD more than once for the CONTRACTOR’S time. The
District Court—Probation
Violations 8 hrs = $1,200
maximum time the CONTRACTOR may bill to all the cases worked on is
the total number of hours the CONTRACTOR actually worked for the
morning or day, regardless of how many cases benefited.
e. Payment is based on attorney hours only. Work completed by support
staff, including word processing and document management assistance, is
considered part of your overhead, and is not billable.
f. The administrative tasks of receiving a case, opening a file, and billing
MCPD are to be billed at not more than half (50%) of an hour total.
g. Bills must be typed, scanned (preferred as Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files),
and sent by email to MHuston@MasonCountyWA.gov; handwritten bills will
be rejected.
h. Bills must reference the cause number, client’s full name, charge(s) and
class of crime(s) (information requested in the initial assignment/billing
sheet provided by MCPD).
i. The CONTRACTOR is responsible to inform, in writing within twenty-
four hours of disposition, experts and investigators when the case is
resolved or when their services are no longer needed.
j. The CONTRACTOR shall inform MCPD of any change in entity name or
address and shall complete a new county Mason County Vendor
Information Form.
k. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that its address is correct on both the bill
and the MCPD assignment/billing sheet.
l. All Final bills are due no later than 45 days following final disposition
regardless of the total billed amount.
m. CASE DISPOSITION REPORTING: The CONTRACTOR shall report the
case disposition on the Final bill for the case assigned. The
CONTRACTOR shall indicate the case disposition on the
assignment/billing sheet provided by MCPD.
2. PRESUMPTIVE MAXIMUMS: The presumptive maximums listed on the
“ATTORNEY HOURLY BILLABLE CASE CONTRACT COMPENSATION RATES
CAPS (2026)” apply to the total accumulated amount billed for the assigned case
number. Any amount billed over the presumptive maximum applicable for the Court
and case type of the assigned case shall be considered an “Extraordinary Case
Compensation Requests” and referred to the Review Board per paragraph 5 of
Appendix 2 or Exhibit B of the contract.
b. The “No Trial” presumptive maximums listed on the “ATTORNEY
HOURLY BILLABLE CASE CONTRACT COMPENSATION RATES
CAPS (2026)” applies by default to all cases assigned by MCPD to the
CONTRACTOR, until the CONTRACTOR notifies MCPD, in writing or via
e-mail, when case is expected to go to Trial. Once MCPD receives and
validates the Trial notification from the CONTRACTOR, the “Trial”
presumptive maximum will be applied to the case(s) applicable.
3. EXTRAORDINARY CASE COMPENSATION REQUESTS: The CONTRACTOR
shall submit an Interim or Final bill above the presumptive maximums and those where
“reasonableness” is the standard, then the bill will be reviewed by the Rew Board, which
is comprised of 2 or more attorneys who have either had extensive criminal law practice
or have evidenced an interest in Mason County’s Public Defense delivery system amd
the contract Administrator. The Review Board reviews bills, approves or disapproves
applicants to the panel, and advises MCPD on miscellaneous matters of interest.
c. A CONTRACTOR submitting a bill above the presumptive maximums
shall submit a letter of explanation at the time the bill is submitted. The
Review Board will review the request and may or may not recommend
paying the extra amount or may, in its discretion, recommend TCPD
reduce or increase any fees by considering, among other things, the
following factors:
(1) The nature of the charge
(2) The ultimate disposition
(3) The number of counts
(4) The number of defendants
(5) The experience of counsel
(6) The adequacy of the billing submitted
(7) The research done and /or memoranda on file
(8) The necessity of pre-trial motions and trial preparation
(9) The recommendation and comments of the court on attorney
performance
(10) The ability of MCPD to pay
(11) Other factors enumerated in applicable case law
(12) The Contractor agrees that the Review Board’s decision on
whether to approve any such request is final.
4. Billing for costs are subject to the limitations below (MCPD will reject and return
bills if not properly itemized and supported by this documentation):
a. With the exception of the administrative tasks of receiving a case, opening
a file, and billing MCPD (in accordance to subparagraph 2.g above), no
other administrative tasks are billable.
b. Dropping off a motion or order for professional services, coming to MCPD
or calling MCPD to check on the status of professional services motions
and/or orders, time spent sending a request or additional services
information to MCPD, or messengering such services requests are not
reimbursable activities.
c. Long distance and collect phone charges, are not reimbursable Calls from
the Mason County Jail should not be collect calls. The CONTRACTOR
shall have a local telephone number in accordance with Exhibit A (6) and
as such any client calls from Mason County Jail are free of charge.
Cellular phone charges will not be reimbursed. CONTRACTOR shall
provide MCPD with all CONTRACTOR phone numbers as soon as
CONTRACTOR is appointed.
d. MCPD does not reimburse for the cost of copies.
e. MCPD does not reimburse for the cost of sending or receiving faxes.
f. MCPD does not reimburse for time spent faxing documents.
g. If a client is in need of appropriate trial clothing, the CONTRACTOR must
first check availability with MCPD. If appropriate clothing is not available
from these sources, MCPD will reimburse costs for clothing purchased at
Goodwill, Salvation Army or similar thrift stores, if accompanied by a
receipt.
h. MCPD does not reimburse for tips, interest or late charges.
i. Word processing, documents management assistance, trial notebooks,
and Westlaw or other research costs are not allowable without prior
approval from MCPD.
j. MCPD does not reimburse for time spend responding to billing inquiries or
for preparation of the Contractor’s bill to the MCPD.
k. MCPD billing forms are matters of public record unless they are sealed.
Please exercise appropriate discretion when you fill out your bill.
5. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that the above-stated
compensation to the CONTRACTOR under paragraphs 1 through 6 above shall
constitute the CONTRACTOR’S full and exclusive compensation hereunder for all
cases handled by the CONTRACTOR under this Contract, and the CONTRACTOR
shall not be entitled to receive any other additional compensation for services performed
under this Contract.
6. As a precondition to the CONTRACTOR receiving payment of the compensation
specified under paragraphs 1 through 5 above, the CONTRACTOR must submit a claim
using the forms and protocols prescribed by MCPD under paragraphs 1 through 6
above. All forms submitted by the CONTRACTOR to MCPD shall include all the
required information specified in said paragraphs (exercising appropriate discretion to
protect client confidentiality given that such claims are matters of public record unless
sealed by the court at the CONTRACTOR’S request).
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Travis Adams Ext: 530
Department: County Administrator Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): March 2, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 3, 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:
Letters of Support for Public Utility District No. 1’s Jorstad Substation Grid Resilience Project in
Lilliwaup and Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project
Background/Executive Summary:
Public Utility District (PUD) No. 1 is applying for Community Project Funding (CPF) for the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2027 for both the Jorstad Substation Grid Resilience Project in Lilliwaup and Hood Canal Grid
Resilience Project. The Commissioners have previously signed numerous letters of support for this
important project.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
None
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval of the letter of support for Public Utility District (PUD) No. 1’s application to Community
Project Funding (CPF) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 for both the Jorstad Substation Grid Resilience
Project in Lilliwaup and Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project.
Attachment(s):
Letters
MASON COUNTY
BOARD
OF
COMMISSIONERS
1ST District
RANDY NEATHERLIN
2nd District
PAT TARZWELL
3rd District
SHARON TRASK
Mason County Building 1
411 North Fifth Street
Shelton, WA 98584-3400
(360) 427-9670 ext. 419
Fax (360) 427-8437
March 3, 2026
The Honorable Emily Randall
1531 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20515
Re: Support for Mason County PUD No. 1’s CPF Request for FY27
Dear Congresswoman Randall,
The Board of Commissioners for Mason County, Washington would like to express our support for
Mason County PUD No. 1’s appropriations request to fund their Jorstad Substation Grid Resilience
Project in Lilliwaup, Washington. The PUD received $3 million in grant funding for the first phase
of the project, which includes the design and engineering of this middle-mile substation, but they
need assistance constructing the station and building the exit feeders, which will take about $6
million.
This Grid Resilience Project is important for Mason County residents on the Hood Canal because
this area experiences frequent and long-lasting power outages due to the terrain of U.S. Highway
101 and the Olympic National Forest that winds along the shoreline of Hood Canal. These areas are
vulnerable to natural hazards like landslides, wind and snow events, and most commonly, fallen
trees from the rainforest canopy.
Currently there is a 35-mile stretch of power lines that run along Hwy 101 from Hoodsport to Mt.
Walker in Brinnon. When one section goes out of power, the entire stretch goes out. During two
large storm events in 2022, these customers were out of power for over three days the first time and
over two days the second time because there is no redundant power supply. With a middle mile
substation, most of these customers could have been back in service in less than 24 hours.
Additionally, the PUD’s Hoodsport Substation and the Jefferson County substation are old (1960’s)
and both must be taken completely offline for the PUD to perform their maintenance or to
accommodate Bonneville Power Administration’s maintenance activities. This middle mile
substation would improve the resilience of the local power grid and enable the PUD to keep most
customers in power under most circumstances thanks to a redundant power feed.
We hope you will agree and select Mason PUD 1’s Jorstad Substation Grid Resiliency Project to
move forward for appropriations. They have been a fantastic public partner for Mason County and
have a proven track record of getting projects done.
Sincerely,
Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
MASON COUNTY
BOARD
OF
COMMISSIONERS
1ST District
RANDY NEATHERLIN
2nd District
PAT TARZWELL
3rd District
SHARON TRASK
Mason County Building 1
411 North Fifth Street
Shelton, WA 98584-3400
(360) 427-9670 ext. 419
Fax (360) 427-8437
March 3, 2026
The Honorable Emily Randall
1531 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C., 20515
Re: Support for Mason County PUD No. 1’s CPF Request for FY27
Dear Congresswoman Randall,
The Board of Commissioners of Mason County, Washington would like to express our support for
Mason County PUD No. 1’s appropriations request to fund their Hood Canal Grid Resilience
Project. PUD 1 has procured other grant funding through FEMA and U.S. Department of Energy
and Washington State Department of Commerce to rebuild several areas of aging power
infrastructure along U.S. Highway 101 along with other major grid resilience initiatives, like a
middle-mile substation. There are still two major project areas that the PUD needs funding assistance
to complete, with a $5.6 million project cost, which is cost prohibitive for only 5,600 electric meters.
This CPF funding would making this project a near-term reality without impacting public ratepayers.
This Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project is important for Mason County residents on the Hood
Canal because this area experiences frequent and long-lasting power outages due to the terrain of
U.S. Highway 101 and the Olympic National Forest. These areas are vulnerable to natural hazards
like landslides, wind and snow events, and most commonly, fallen trees from the rainforest canopy.
Mason PUD 1 has a 5.2-mile stretch of overhead 3-Phase power lines on U.S. Hwy 101 that run
under the Olympic Rainforest canopy and along the shoreline of the Hood Canal. This section of
line feeds power to 20% of the PUD’s electric customers. The tree canopy, natural hazards, and lack
of resilient infrastructure cause a high number of power outages each year. 84 of the 106 poles in
this 5.2 mile have installation dates ranging from the 1940s through the 1980s. The poles are
undersized for modern electrical standards and prohibit the deployment of rural broadband.
Additionally, the Beacon Point community in Lilliwaup is served by 4.7 miles of old underground
power cable, installed in 1971. This community experiences long outage times due to the time and
strenuous excavation required to locate and repair this old cable. This CDS funding would replace
all of the underground cable with new modern cable as well as facilitate a public-private partnership
with a local telecommunications provider to deploy fiber to home throughout this development.
Beacon Point is a broadband desert with poor cell reception and no reliable satellite access. This
fiber deployment not only benefits the customers in that development but would position the PUD
to deploy AMI metering and SCADA by providing the fiber network backbone to support these
future grid resilience projects.
The components of the Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project are cited in the Mason County Hazard
Mitigation Plan in both the PUD’s planning partner annex (Initiative #13) and the County’s pre-
disaster mitigation initiatives for site hardening activities (CW-6), continuity of business and
resiliency (CW-16) and working with local public entities on infrastructure control systems (C-11).
We hope you will select Mason PUD 1’s Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project to move forward for
appropriations. They have been a fantastic public partner for Mason County and have a proven track
record of getting projects done.
Sincerely,
Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
MASON COUNTY
BOARD
OF
COMMISSIONERS
1ST District
RANDY NEATHERLIN
2nd District
PAT TARZWELL
3rd District
SHARON TRASK
Mason County Building 1
411 North Fifth Street
Shelton, WA 98584-3400
(360) 427-9670 ext. 419
Fax (360) 427-8437
March 3, 2026
The Honorable Patty Murray
154 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Re: Support for Mason County PUD No. 1’s CPF Request for FY27
Dear Senator Murray,
The Board of Commissioners of Mason County, Washington would like to express our support for
Mason County PUD No. 1’s appropriations request to fund their Hood Canal Grid Resilience
Project. PUD 1 has procured other grant funding through FEMA and U.S. Department of Energy
and Washington State Department of Commerce to rebuild several areas of aging power
infrastructure along U.S. Highway 101 along with other major grid resilience initiatives, like a
middle-mile substation. There are still two major project areas that the PUD needs funding assistance
to complete, with a $5.6 million project cost, which is cost prohibitive for only 5,600 electric meters.
This CPF funding would making this project a near-term reality without impacting public ratepayers.
This Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project is important for Mason County residents on the Hood
Canal because this area experiences frequent and long-lasting power outages due to the terrain of
U.S. Highway 101 and the Olympic National Forest. These areas are vulnerable to natural hazards
like landslides, wind and snow events, and most commonly, fallen trees from the rainforest canopy.
Mason PUD 1 has a 5.2-mile stretch of overhead 3-Phase power lines on U.S. Hwy 101 that run
under the Olympic Rainforest canopy and along the shoreline of the Hood Canal. This section of
line feeds power to 20% of the PUD’s electric customers. The tree canopy, natural hazards, and lack
of resilient infrastructure cause a high number of power outages each year. 84 of the 106 poles in
this 5.2 mile have installation dates ranging from the 1940s through the 1980s. The poles are
undersized for modern electrical standards and prohibit the deployment of rural broadband.
Additionally, the Beacon Point community in Lilliwaup is served by 4.7 miles of old underground
power cable, installed in 1971. This community experiences long outage times due to the time and
strenuous excavation required to locate and repair this old cable. This CDS funding would replace
all of the underground cable with new modern cable as well as facilitate a public-private partnership
with a local telecommunications provider to deploy fiber to home throughout this development.
Beacon Point is a broadband desert with poor cell reception and no reliable satellite access. This
fiber deployment not only benefits the customers in that development but would position the PUD
to deploy AMI metering and SCADA by providing the fiber network backbone to support these
future grid resilience projects.
The components of the Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project are cited in the Mason County Hazard
Mitigation Plan in both the PUD’s planning partner annex (Initiative #13) and the County’s pre-
disaster mitigation initiatives for site hardening activities (CW-6), continuity of business and
resiliency (CW-16) and working with local public entities on infrastructure control systems (C-11).
We hope you will select Mason PUD 1’s Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project to move forward for
appropriations. They have been a fantastic public partner for Mason County and have a proven track
record of getting projects done.
Sincerely,
Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
MASON COUNTY
BOARD
OF
COMMISSIONERS
1ST District
RANDY NEATHERLIN
2nd District
PAT TARZWELL
3rd District
SHARON TRASK
Mason County Building 1
411 North Fifth Street
Shelton, WA 98584-3400
(360) 427-9670 ext. 419
Fax (360) 427-8437
March 3, 2026
The Honorable Maria Cantwell
511 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Re: Support for Mason County PUD No. 1’s CPF Request for FY27
Dear Senator Cantwell,
The Board of Commissioners of Mason County, Washington would like to express our support for
Mason County PUD No. 1’s appropriations request to fund their Hood Canal Grid Resilience
Project. PUD 1 has procured other grant funding through FEMA and U.S. Department of Energy
and Washington State Department of Commerce to rebuild several areas of aging power
infrastructure along U.S. Highway 101 along with other major grid resilience initiatives, like a
middle-mile substation. There are still two major project areas that the PUD needs funding assistance
to complete, with a $5.6 million project cost, which is cost prohibitive for only 5,600 electric meters.
This CPF funding would making this project a near-term reality without impacting public ratepayers.
This Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project is important for Mason County residents on the Hood
Canal because this area experiences frequent and long-lasting power outages due to the terrain of
U.S. Highway 101 and the Olympic National Forest. These areas are vulnerable to natural hazards
like landslides, wind and snow events, and most commonly, fallen trees from the rainforest canopy.
Mason PUD 1 has a 5.2-mile stretch of overhead 3-Phase power lines on U.S. Hwy 101 that run
under the Olympic Rainforest canopy and along the shoreline of the Hood Canal. This section of
line feeds power to 20% of the PUD’s electric customers. The tree canopy, natural hazards, and lack
of resilient infrastructure cause a high number of power outages each year. 84 of the 106 poles in
this 5.2 mile have installation dates ranging from the 1940s through the 1980s. The poles are
undersized for modern electrical standards and prohibit the deployment of rural broadband.
Additionally, the Beacon Point community in Lilliwaup is served by 4.7 miles of old underground
power cable, installed in 1971. This community experiences long outage times due to the time and
strenuous excavation required to locate and repair this old cable. This CDS funding would replace
all of the underground cable with new modern cable as well as facilitate a public-private partnership
with a local telecommunications provider to deploy fiber to home throughout this development.
Beacon Point is a broadband desert with poor cell reception and no reliable satellite access. This
fiber deployment not only benefits the customers in that development but would position the PUD
to deploy AMI metering and SCADA by providing the fiber network backbone to support these
future grid resilience projects.
The components of the Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project are cited in the Mason County Hazard
Mitigation Plan in both the PUD’s planning partner annex (Initiative #13) and the County’s pre-
disaster mitigation initiatives for site hardening activities (CW-6), continuity of business and
resiliency (CW-16) and working with local public entities on infrastructure control systems (C-11).
We hope you will select Mason PUD 1’s Hood Canal Grid Resilience Project to move forward for
appropriations. They have been a fantastic public partner for Mason County and have a proven track
record of getting projects done.
Sincerely,
Pat Tarzwell, Randy Neatherlin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
From:Mason County Veteran"s Service Office
To:Ravyn Lund; Sharon Trask; PTazwell@masoncountywa.gov; Randy Neatherlin
Subject:MEMORIAL HALL RENTAL AGREEMENT
Date:Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:27:51 AM
To: County Commissioners of Mason, County Washington
I understand that the rental policy / agreement for memorial hall needs updated thats fine
what i disagree with is that the needed updated agreement of cost of renting memorial hall
will negatively affect the local Mason County NA/AA group that meets at Memorial Hall.
this is a financially poor group that has paid what they can to use the facility the same facility
they have held their weekend group meetings for just around over 20 plus years. The
President has already been established. I furthermore understand that the price increase was a
direct result from an out of County group who used memorial hall for free and trashed it as a
result it cost the county money and time to clean it up, That situation should not have to
negatively impact NA/AA
i furthermore believe that NA/AA like the three veterans groups who utilizes memorial hall on
a weekly and monthly basis continue to do so with out having any financial stress put upon
them or exempt them like the veterans groups are. Let NA/AA continue to pay as they have
for the past 20 plus years . NA/AA is a County Community group who have kept and
continue to keep those residents who suffer and struggle with drugs & alcohol on the path of
staying clean and sober. That a big plus for Mason County... Again i urge all three county
Commissioners
Randy Neatherlin, Pat Tarzwell, Sharon Trask to approve that NA/AA can continue holding
its meeting at Veterans Memorial Hall without any further monetary harm.
Respectfully Submitted
Peter Laserinko
February 23rd, 2026
Attn: County Commissioners
Re: Memorial Hall Rental Fees
The Shelton Skookum Rotary Club has enjoyed the use of the VFW Memorial Hall this
current year for our weekly meetings. We met there years ago, and it is nice to be back as it
is a central location and serves our purpose extremely well. The county staff associated
with this building have been extremely helpful.
We understand the need to amend the current rental practices and fees. We also
understand that the building has ongoing maintenance and utility costs. Our club is
dedicated to serving the residents of Mason County primarily through the annual
OysterFest event. This allows us to assist other non-profits both directly and indirectly.
Scholarships, literacy, and community grants are just a couple of ways we support the
county.
Since we have moved to the Port of Shelton for the event, the costs to create a “tent city”
each year continue to rise. Like you, we are always trying to find more efficient ways to run
this event and be good stewards.
We respect the intent to give the non-profits a price break but the proposed 40.00 per
meeting is cost-prohibitive for us. That would result in an added $2000 expense for our
club. Our first request would be that we are “grandfathered” in and continue to use the hall
without any rental fees for the club meetings. If we needed to do something additional, we
would certainly pay the appropriate rental fee. If that is not possible, we respectfully
request that we are charged a monthly fee of perhaps 40.00, rather than per week.
Thank you for considering our request.
Respectfully,
Laurie Brown,
President, Shelton Skookum Rotary Club
Pam Stern,
President-Elect, Shelton Skookum Rotary Club
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