HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/03/30 - Briefing PacketMASON COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFING INFORMATION
FOR THE WEEK OF
March 30, 2026
In the spirit of public information and inclusion, the attached is a draft of information for
Commissioner consideration and discussion at the above briefing.
This information is subject to change, additions and/or deletion, and is not all inclusive of
what will be presented to the Commissioners.
Please see draft briefing agenda for schedule.
Commission meetings are live streamed at http://www.masonwebtv.com/ and public comment is accepted
via email msmith@masoncountywa.gov; mail to Commissioners Office, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA
98584; or phone at (360) 427-9670 ext. 419. If you need to listen to the Commission meeting via
telephone, please provide your telephone number to the Commissioners’ office no later than 4 :00 p.m. the
Friday before the meeting. If special accommodations are needed, contact the Commissioners' office at
Shelton (360) 427-9670 ext. 419
Briefing Agendas are subject to change, please contact the Commissioners’ office for the most recent
version.
Last printed 03/27/26 at 8:26 AM
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DRAFT BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA
411 North Fifth Street, Shelton WA 98584
Week of March 30, 2026
Monday
Noon WA State Association of Counties Zoom Meeting*
Virtual Assembly
*This is being noticed as a Special Commission meeting because a quorum of the Mason County Commission may
attend this event and notification is provided per Mason County Code Chapter 2.88.020 - Special Meetings.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Zoom link available on the Mason County website
Commission Chambers
Times are subject to change, depending on the amount of business presented
9:00 A.M. Executive Session – RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) Qualifications of an Applicant for Public
Employment
9:30 A.M. Coroner – Jaime Taylor
9:35 A.M. Public Works – Mike Collins
Utilities & Waste Management
9:45 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams
Commissioner Discussion – as needed
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Jaime Taylor Ext: 759
Department: Coroner Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): March 30, 2026 Agenda Date(s): April 14, 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:
Medical Examiner Facility Use Agreement with Kitsap County
Background/Executive Summary:
This interlocal agreement (ILA) with Kitsap County will allow the Coroner the use of an accredited
Medical Examiner Facility for autopsies, post-mortem examinations, and pathology services for death
investigations occurring in Mason County. The ILA is effective December 22, 2025, and will remain in
effect unless terminated.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
$350 facility use fee per body, $150 x-ray service fee per body, $50 extended storage fee per body per
day, professional cleanup (actual cost), and equipment damage (actual cost).
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval of the interlocal agreement for Medical Examiner Facility use with Kitsap County.
Attachment(s):
ILA
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KC
MEDICAL EXAMINER FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
MASON COUNTY
This Medical Examiner Facility Use Agreement – Mason County (“Agreement”) is entered into between Kitsap
County, through the Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Mason County, both political subdivisions of
Washington state.
RECITALS
A. The Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW, allows public agencies to enter into cooperative
agreements to provide services more efficiently within their jurisdictions.
B. Kitsap County maintains an accredited Medical Examiner Facility equipped for post-mortem examinations.
Mason County Coroner’s Office requires the use of an accredited facility for pathology services for death
investigations occurring in Mason County.
C. Mason County desires to use the Facility for autopsies performed by Mason County personnel and/or its
contracted pathologists.
D. Kitsap County is will to make its Facility available to Mason County for this purpose on a limited, as needed
basis, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated herein by reference, and the
mutual promises and covenants, the parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide Mason County access to Kitsap County’s accredited
medical examiner Facility for the performance of autopsies and related examinations by Mason County
personnel, and define the responsibilities of the parties as contemplated in RCW 39.34.030.
2. Definitions. The following definitions will apply unless the context clearly identifies otherwise:
a. Autopsy Suite means the physical room, Digital Equipment, and fixed equipment (tables,
sinks, lights, and scales) located at the Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office.
b. Consumable Supplies means basic personal protective equipment (such as gowns, gloves, and
goggles), standard autopsy disposables, and cleaning supplies (such as soaps, detergents, and
disinfectants).
c. Digital Equipment means the Kitsap County X-ray and digital imaging machinery.
d. Facility means the Kitsap County accredited medical examiner postmortem examination suite.
e. Mason County Personnel means the Pathologist(s), technicians, investigators, or contractors
employed or retained by Mason County. These individuals are not employees or agents of
Kitsap County.
3. Organization. This Agreement does not create a separate legal or administrative entity, nor do the parties
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intend to create a separate legal or administrative entity subject to suit.
4. Facility Use. Kitsap County, through its Medical Examiner’s Office, grants the Mason County Coroner’s
Office non-exclusive Facility Use of the Autopsy Suite and cooler storage located at the Facility subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement and Attachment A, Facility Use, which is incorporated in full
by reference. Kitsap County’s use will take absolute priority over Mason County requests.
5. Compensation. Mason County will pay the fees as provided in Attachment B (Compensation), which is
attached and incorporated by reference.
6. Effective Date/ Term, Termination. This Agreement is effective December 22, 2025 (“Effective Date”) and
will remain in effect unless terminated. Prior to its entry into force, this Agreement shall be filed with the
Kitsap County Auditor’s Office or, alternatively, listed by subject on the website or other electronically
retrievable public source in compliance with RCW 39.34.040. Either party may terminate with 15 days
written notice to the other party.
7. Property. The parties do not anticipate the joint acquisition of property for the performance of this
Agreement. Any property acquired by a party during the term of this Agreement will be held by and remain
the property of the acquiring party.
8. Nondiscrimination. Neither party will discriminate against any person based on race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other circumstance
prohibited by federal, state, or local law, and will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
P.L. 88-354 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in the performance of this Agreement.
9. Notice. All notices will be delivered in writing to the Kitsap County Medical Examiner or Mason County
Coroner. Notice mailed by regular post (including first-class mail) will be deemed given on the second
business day following the date of mailing, provided it is properly mailed and addressed. Notices sent by
certified or registered mail will be deemed given on the day after the date of mailing if properly mailed and
addressed. For all types of mail, the postmark affixed by the United States Postal Service will be conclusive
evidence of the date of mailing.
10. Indemnification. Each party will protect, defend, indemnify, and hold the other party, its officers, officials,
employees, and agents harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, penalties, or losses of any kind,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the
indemnifying party in connection with this Agreement.
11. Mason County Specific Waiver (Title 51 RCW). Mason County will be solely responsible for the safety,
conduct, and industrial insurance (workers’ compensation) of Mason County Personnel while utilizing the
Facility. For the purposes of this Agreement, Mason County specifically and expressly waives its immunity
under Title 51 RCW (Industrial Insurance), solely for the purposes of the indemnification and hold-harmless
provisions contained herein. Mason County acknowledges that this waiver was mutually negotiated.
12. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, each party will maintain at its own expense the insurance
noted below.
A. Commercial General Liability (“CGL”). CGL on an occurrence basis, with a combined single limit of
not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. Coverage will include personal injury, bodily injury, and
property damage for premises operations liability, products/completed operations, personal and
advertising injury, contractual liability, independent contractor liability, and stopgap/employer’s
liability. Coverage will not exclude or contain sub-limits less than the minimum limits required herein
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without the prior written approval of the County. The proof of coverage provided under this section
shall reflect the indemnification obligations required by the Agreement.
B. Professional Liability. Professional Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of not less than
$2,000,000 per claim, incident, or occurrence. Coverage will apply to liability for error, omission, or
negligent acts arising out of or related to this Agreement.
C. Automobile. Automobile Insurance with a limit of not less than $1 million per occurrence. Coverage
will include owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles.
D. Workers’ Compensation. Workers’ Compensation Insurance in compliance with RCW 51.12.020, or
the equivalent, which requires subject employers to provide workers’ compensation coverage for all
their subject workers and Employer’s Liability or Stop Gap Insurance of $1,000,000.
E. Notice of Change. There shall be no cancellation, material change, reduction of limits, or intent not to
renew the insurance coverage without 30 days prior notice to the other party.
F. Self-Insurance Provision. The insurance requirements of this section may be satisfied by a party through
a program of self-insurance as allowed by Washington State law. Proof of such coverage may be
evidenced by a letter of transition, certificate of pool contribution, or other off icial notification from
the relevant risk pool or state agency confirming that the party maintains coverage equivalent to the
limits required by this Agreement.
13. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Venue for
any action arising out of this Agreement will be in Kitsap County Superior Court, or as otherwise provided
by RCW 36.01.050.
14. Public Records Act. The parties acknowledge that both agencies are subject to the Public Records Act,
Chapter 42.56 RCW (“Act”) and agree to maintain all records constituting public records and to work
cooperatively with the other produce or assist the other party in producing such records, within the time
frames and parameters as provided by law. Each party agrees to notify the other party within two business
days of receiving a public record request regarding this Agreement or the Services provided.
15. Compliance with Laws. The parties will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. This includes without limitation Washington Department of Labor and Industries (WA-DOSH)
safety regulations; applicable healthcare sanitation and biohazard disposal standards; and all professional
licensing requirements relevant to the activities conducted under this Agreement.
16. Independent Capacity. The employees and agents of each party engaged in the performance of this
Agreement will continue to be the employees or agents of that party and not considered, for any purpose,
to be employees or agents of the other party to this Agreement. Neither party will have the authority to bind
the other nor control the other party's employees, agents, or contractors to this Agreement. A party's rights,
duties, and obligations will remain with that party.
17. Amendment. No amendment or modification to the Agreement will be effective without the prior written
consent of the authorized representatives of the parties.
18. Implied Contract Terms. Each provision of law and any terms required by law to be in the Agreement are
made a part of the Agreement as if fully stated herein.
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19. No Third-Party Rights. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties and does not confer or create
any right, benefit, or trust responsibility, substantive or procedural, that is enforceable at law or in equity
by any third person.
20. Assignment. The rights or obligations under this Agreement, and any claims arising thereunder, are not
assignable or delegable by either party.
21. Waiver. A failure by any party to exercise its rights under this Agreement will not preclude that party from
subsequently exercising such rights and will not constitute a waiver of any other rights under this Agreement
unless stated to be such in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the party.
22. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. Any term or condition of this Agreement or
application thereof deemed to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, will not affect any
other terms or conditions of the Agreement, and the parties’ rights and obligations will be construed and
enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular provision.
23. Survival. Those provisions of the Agreement that by their sense and purpose should survive the expiration
or termination of the Agreement will so survive. Those provisions include, without limitation, the respective
responsibilities of each party, compensation, and indemnification.
24. Headings. Headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and will not affect the interpretation of
this Agreement.
25. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes all prior
or simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, within
the scope of this Agreement.
26. Counterparts/Electronic Signature. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which
will be deemed an original but all of which together will constitute one agreement. Facsimile, email, or
other electronically delivered signatures of the parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures and
duplicate originals.
27. Authorization. Each party signing below warrants to the other party that they have the full power and
authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom they sign.
DATED this ___ day of ___________, 2026 DATED this ___ day of __________, 2026
MASON COUNTY KITSAP COUNTY
____________________________________ ____________________________________
JAMIE TAYLOR, Coroner LINDSEY HARLE, Medical Examiner
Coroner’s Office Medical Examiner’s Office
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DATED or ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________________, 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON
______________________________________
ORAN ROOT, Chair
______________________________________
KATHERINE T. WALTERS, Commissioner
______________________________________
CHRISTINE ROLFES, Commissioner
ATTEST:
___________________________
Dana Daniels, Clerk of the Board
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DATED or ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________________, 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
______________________________________
SHARON TRASK, Chair
______________________________________
PAT TARZWELL, Vice Chair
______________________________________
RANDY NEATHERLIN, Commissioner
ATTEST:
______________________________
McKenzie Smith , Clerk of the Board
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ATTACHMENT A
FACILITY USE
1. Facility Use. Kitsap County will make the Facility autopsy suite, cooler, Digital Equipment and all Consumable
Supplies necessary to conduct autopsies and any other postmortem examinations to be performed available for
use by Mason County to perform autopsy services subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
availability.
A. Access, Scheduling. The Kitsap County Medical Examiner and Mason County Coroner or their respective
designees shall coordinate the scheduling of Facility Use to ensure that Kitsap County’s primary operations
are not disrupted. Mason County must provide at least 48 hours’ notice prior to use. Exceptions to the 48-
hour notice must be approved in writing by the Kitsap County Medical Examiner or designee. Use is
restricted to Day of Service.
B. Access Revocation. Access may be revoked at the sole discretion of the Kitsap Medical Examiner for any
breach of protocol.
C. Priority. Kitsap County cases shall always take priority over Mason County Facility Use requests. Neither
party intends to assume responsibility or liability for the actions, or failures to act, of the other party and/or
their respective employees. Kitsap County use shall take absolute priority over Mason County requests.
D. Staffing. Mason County is responsible for providing its own forensic pathologist and technicians. Kitsap
staff are required to be present in the Facility for oversight and to operate Digital Equipment (X-
ray/Imaging) as requested. Beyond the technical operation of Digital Equipment, Kitsap County personnel
shall not participate in or be responsible for the medical-legal conduct, interpretations, or conclusions of
the autopsy or any death investigation.
E. Consumable Supplies. Use of Kitsap County’s Consumable Supplies is permitted as part of the base fee.
Any specialized equipment must be provided by Mason County.
2. Remains, Evidence & Property
A. Removal Mandate. Mason County shall remove the deceased, all toxicological samples, evidence and the
personal property of the deceased at the completion of the autopsy. Mason County is responsible for
releasing the decedent’s remains to the funeral homes. Kitsap County will not facilitate releases to
funeral homes.
B. Storage. Cooler storage is limited to a maximum of two (2) bodies for no more than 24 hours. An
additional daily fee will be assessed after that.
C. Personal Property. Mason County will remain responsible for the retention and disposition of all personal
property of the deceased as required by law.
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D. Organ and Tissue Procurement Prohibited. No organ, tissue, or ocular procurement activities, nor
any recovery procedures by third-party procurement organizations, shall be conducted at the
Facility under this Agreement. Mason County shall ensure that all decedent transfers involving
potential donation are coordinated and completed at a separate location prior to or following the
use of the Kitsap County Facility.
3. Sanitation & Biohazards. Mason County must clean the Autopsy Suite to Kitsap County’s medical-grade
standards immediately after use. All biohazardous waste must be disposed of according to Kitsap County’s
established disposal rules.
4. Digital Equipment. Kitsap County will be responsible for providing the photographic equipment for autopsy
purposes. Mason County will be responsible for the electronic storage, maintenance, and retention of the digital
photographs. All digital media generated (X-rays, photos, etc.) are the sole property and record of Mason
County. Mason County as the Record Holder is responsible for all Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) requests.
Kitsap will not provide permanent storage and reserves the right to delete Mason County’s data from local
servers 30 days post-autopsy without notice and penalty. Mason County is the primary custodian of all digital
records. Kitsap County has no duty and will not retain them.
5. Access & Security Protocols
A. Access Protocols. All Mason County Personnel may be required to complete a facility safety orientation
and security briefing provided by Kitsap County staff prior to first use.
B. Use. Use is restricted to Kitsap County business hours unless otherwise authorized. No independent access
or key cards will be issued to Mason County Personnel. Kitsap County Personnel must be present at the
Facility during all periods of Mason County Facility Use.
C. Orientation. All Mason County Personnel must complete a facility safety orientation and security briefing
provided by Kitsap staff prior to first use.
D. Clearance. Mason County Personnel may be required to undergo CJIS (Criminal Justice Information
Services) background checks before being granted independent access. Access may be revoked for any and
all Mason County Personnel at the sole discretion of Kitsap County.
6. Damage to Facility and Equipment. Mason County shall be liable for any damage to the Facility, fixed
equipment, or Digital Equipment caused by the acts or omissions of Mason County Personnel.
A. Reporting. Mason County Personnel must immediately report any equipment failure or damage to the
Kitsap employee present.
B. Repair/Replacement. Kitsap County shall have the sole authority to determine the method and contractor
for repairs or the necessity of equipment replacement.
C. Reimbursement. Mason County shall reimburse Kitsap County for the Actual Cost of all repairs or
replacement parts.
7. Cleanup and Remediation. In the event a Mason County case results in contamination of the Facility beyond
normal cleanup standards (e.g., infectious disease protocols, chemical hazards, or excessive neglect), or requires
additional cleanup, Mason County will be billed for the actual cost of such remediation, whether performed by
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a Kitsap County employee or a third-party biohazard contractor. Furthermore, for any contamination requiring
remediation beyond standard medical-grade cleaning, Mason County shall be liable for Loss of Use: a daily
facility-readiness fee equal to the "Facility Use Fee" for every day the Autopsy Suite remains unavailable for
Kitsap County operations due to the remediation process.
ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
Mason County agrees to pay the following fees for Services provided by Kitsap County. Kitsap County will invoice
Mason County for the Services provided, which Mason County will pay within 30 calendar days of receipt.
The associated fees for each service represent the actual cost to Kitsap County.
Service Provided Fee (Per body)
Facility Use Fee (includes Consumable Supplies) $350.00
Xray Services $150.00
Extended Storage $50.00 per day
Professional Cleanup Actual Costs
Equipment Damage Actual Costs
Action Items:
• County Road Project (CRP) 2075 – Bear Creek Dewatto Road (M.P. 5.37 to M.P. 8.45) road
improvement project.
Discussion Items:
• Update on WSDOT SR3 project from Cole to Arcadia
Commissioner Follow-Up Items:
Upcoming Items:
March 31st @9:15am Public Hearing on Franchise Application for Forged Fiber 37, LLC (AT&T)
MASON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
COMMISSIONER BRIEFING
March 30, 2026
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): March 30, 2026 Agenda Date(s): April 14, 2026
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(This is the responsibility of the requesting Department)
Item: County Road Project (CRP) 2075 Bear Creek Dewatto Road Improvement Project
Background/Executive Summary:
County Road Project (CRP) 2075 is a road improvement project on Bear Creek Dewatto Road
from milepost 5.37 to milepost 8.45, 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 $1,189,000.
Public Outreach:
The resolution will be published in Shelton Journal.
Requested Action:
Request Board execute a resolution for County Road Project No. 2075, Bear Creek Dewatto
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
Joe Calodich, Study Lead
March 11, 2026
SR 3 Craig to Arcadia Pre-Design
Agenda
•Pre-design Overview
•Background Data
•Concepts & Costs
•Next Steps
2
Pre-design Overview
•SR 3 MP 0.10 – 1.60
•Crash reduction
•I2 Safety:
–Roundabouts
–Access Management
–Complete Streets
3
Pre-Design Schedule
4
Summer 2025 Sep-25 Oct 25 Winter 25 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26
Start: May
End:
June
Partner Coordination &
Community Engagement
Study Documentation
May-26 Jun-26
We are hereData Collection
Safety
•2023 Crash Analysis Report
–5-year crash history 2015 - 2019
–2020 CAL/CAC List
–85 Total Crashes
•Two crashes with bicyclist or
pedestrian (one fatal)
•Target Crash Type: Same Direction
Crashes
2
2
6
12
63
INJURY TYPE
Fatal Serious Evident Possible PDO
5Under 23 U.S. Code § 148 and 23 U.S. Code § 407, safety data, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning the safety enhancement of potential crash sites,
hazardous roadway conditions, or railway-highway crossings are not subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising
from any occurrence at a location mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data.
Traffic Operations
•AADT: 15,284
•Important freight corridor
•SIDRA analysis:
6
Intersection 2025 2045
Arcadia LOS A LOS B
Mill Creek LOS A LOS A
Craig LOS A LOS C
Intersection 2025 2045
Arcadia LOS B LOS D
Mill Creek LOS A LOS B
Craig LOS A LOS B
AM PM
Active Transportation
•No dedicated bicyclist infrastructure
•Pedestrian infrastructure north of Arcadia
•Short path at Mill Creek Crossing
7
SR 3
City of Shelton RRFB
Level of Traffic Stress
8
Bicyclist LTS Pedestrian LTS
Delanty Road Delanty Road
Utilities
•PUD is concerned about impacts to Utility poles
•City of Shelton interested in replacing a water main at Arcadia
•Coordination with Olympic Region Utilities
9
Community Profile
•Overburdened Community
•High share of Vulnerable Populations
•Translating to Spanish
10
Community Feedback
•Support for Roundabouts
•People walk on the shoulder of SR 3
•Concerns about right-of-way impacts to
businesses
•Concerns about accommodations for large
vehicles
11
Concept: Roundabouts
•Three new roundabouts
–Arcadia Road/ Avenue
–Mill Creek Road
–Craig Road
•Reduce risk of serious or fatal injury crash
•Accommodate logging trucks & buses
•Support driving at the speed limit
12
Concept: Arcadia
•Estimated cost:
–Roundabout: $6.5 million
•New crosswalks on all legs
•Maintains through traffic on Arcadia
13
Concept: Mill Creek
•Estimated cost: $3.2 million
•Accessible crossings improve access
to flagged transit stop
14
Concept: Craig Road
•Estimated cost: $3 million
•Accessible crossings to improve
access to Mason Transit Park & Ride
15
Concept: Access Management
•Estimated Cost: $1.9 million
•Hardened median throughout project
limits
•Addresses:
–Driveway Related Crashes
–Rear-end Crashes
–Fixed Object Crashes
–Out of Direction Crashes
16
Existing
17
Proposed
Concept: Complete Streets
•Required by state law - RCW 47.04.035
•Only proposed in population centers
–City of Shelton
–Shelton Urban Growth Area
•Goal: Level of traffic stress two or better
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Concept: Bike Lanes & Sidewalk
•Estimated Cost: $2.4 million
•Bike lanes and sidewalks from Arcadia
Road to Bellevue Avenue
•Two -foot buffer with vertical separation
•Achieves LTS 2 for all users
•Highest priority for implementation
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Concept: Shared Use Path
•Estimated Cost: $9.4 million
•Shared Use Path from Arcadia to
Delanty
•14-foot path with 6-foot grass buffer
•West side only
•Lower priority for implementation
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Summary
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Alternatives Total Estimated Cost
Baseline Need
•Roundabouts
•Access Management
$14.6 million
Near Term Complete Streets
•Roundabouts
•Access Management
•Complete Streets from Arcadia to Bellevue
•Highest Priority
$17 million
Long Term Complete Streets
•Roundabouts
•Access Management
•Complete Streets from Arcadia to Bellevue
•Shared Use Path from Arcadia to Delanty
$ 26.4 million
Next Steps
•Refine concepts based on today’s feedback
•Prepare online open house content
•Online open house in March
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Mason County Administrator
411 N 5th Street
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 ext. 419
Mason County Commissioner
Briefing Items from County Administrator
Support Services
March 30, 2026
Specific Items for Review
→ Selecting the official County newspaper – McKenzie Smith
→ Appointment to the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging – McKenzie Smith
→ Fund 117 and 164 signatures – McKenzie Smith
→ Tier 2 covered buildings – Clean Buildings Performance Standards – Kelly Frazier
→ Shelton Skate Park – John Taylor
→ RCO Grant for MCRA field replacement – John Taylor
→ Cabot Dow consultant contract – Kimberly Monroe
→ Salary Commission Resolution setting Elected Official salaries – Travis Adams
Administrator Updates
Commissioner Discussion
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: McKenzie Smith Ext: 589
Department: Support Services Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): March 30, 2026 Agenda Date(s): March 31, 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:
Selecting the Shelton-Mason County Journal as the Official County Newspaper
Background/Executive Summary:
Per RCW 36.72.075, the County legislative authority, at its first April meeting, shall select a legal
newspaper as the official County newspaper for the term of one year. The Shelton-Mason County Journal
is the only newspaper published in Mason County that qualifies as a legal newspaper under RCW
65.16.020.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
N/A
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval of the Resolution selecting the Shelton-Mason County Journal as the official County newspaper
for publishing certain legal publications.
Attachment(s):
Resolution
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Cassidy Krall for John Taylor Ext: 535
Department: Parks & Trails Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): 03/30/2026 Agenda Date(s): 03/31/2026
Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other
(This is the responsibility of the requesting Department)
Item: Shelton Skate Park Contract
Background/Executive Summary: Wherein the original contract agreement expires May 5, 2026, the
Mason County Parks & Trails Department would like to request a recommendation from the Commission
on whether to renew. The City of Shelton is planning on doing a structural analysis later this spring to
determine the condition of the skate park.
Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): The County will pay the City
$5,000.00 annually. Supporting document is the Skate Park Removal Estimation.
Public Outreach: N/A
Requested Action: Recommend whether or not to renew the Shelton Skate Park Contract.
Attachment(s): New contract agreement proposed by the City of Shelton, Skate Park Removal
Estimation.
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MASON COUNTY
Parks & Trails
411 N 5th Street
SHELTON, WASHINGTON 98584
Phone (360) 427-9670 (535)
SUBJECT: Shelton Skate Park Remove Cost Estimating
ITEM SIZE/# ACTION EST. COST $
Chain Link Fencing 705 LF Removing/Disposal 5,000.00
Ramps 7ea. Removing/Disposal 11,000.00
Concrete Slab 10,200 sqft. Removing/Disposal 102,000.00
Irrigation Repair 28,000 sqft. Replacement 5,000.00
Seeding 28,000 sqft. Hydroseed 4,000.00
TOTAL $127,000.00 / 2 / $63,500.00
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REGARDING
SHELTON SKATE PARK OPERATIONS
The Parties, the City of Shelton (“City”), Mason County (“County”), and the Shelton School
District (“District”) enter into this Agreement under RCW 39.34.030, concerning operation
of the Shelton Skate Park.
WHEREAS, the Shelton Skate Park, located at 110 Wallace Kneeland Boulevard, occupies
property owned by the Shelton School District; and
WHEREAS, in 2014 the City agreed to take on the responsibility of operating the Skate Park
from the Mason County Parks and Trails Department; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to enter into this Agreement to clarify and extend each Party’s
responsibilities with regard to the Skate Park; and
WHEREAS, all the Parties are authorized by State law to enter into interlocal agreements for
cooperative performance of duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
LEASE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY
The District and City will extend the existing lease agreement, which transfers use of the
Skatepark property to the City, for an additional two years. The terms of the ground lease
shall be set forth in the separate Lease Agreement.
RESPONSIBILTY FOR OPERATIONS
The City shall be responsible for operating the Skatepark, including as-needed
maintenance.
COUNTY SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
The County shall contribute up to but not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) annually
for operation expenses. The County shall provide sta` expertise on an as-needed basis for
purposes such as structure and ramp repairs.
REBUILD OF DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PARK
The City and County shall mutually pursue grant opportunities and engage in other e`orts,
including community fundraising, either to rebuild of the Skatepark at its current location,
or to develop a new Skatepark at an alternative location. The Parties anticipate the City will
assume operational responsibilities if a new Skatepark is developed. If needed, the Parties
will execute an amended or new Interlocal Agreement to govern relative responsibilities for
a rebuilt or new Skatepark. The City and the County agree that if, by the end of the two-year
lease, funding has not been raised to either re-build or re-locate the Skatepark, the City and
the County may negotiate an extension to this Agreement. Alternatively, the Parties may
agree to jointly close and decommission the Skatepark.
DECOMMISSION OF EXISITNG SKATEPARK
If, at any time within the term of this Agreement or following expiration, the Parties mutually
agree not to continue the Skatepark at the existing location, the fixtures shall be removed
and the grounds restored to a condition agreeable to the District, with costs of removal and
restoration split 50/50 between the City and the County.
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence immediately upon signatures of all Parties and
continue in e`ect for a period of two years, unless terminated earlier.
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
The City and County shall cooperate in organizing community groups for maintenance and
clean-up of the Skatepark as needed.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
The City shall maintain property and liability insurance for the Skatepark in accordance
with its customary coverages and limits. The City shall defend, indemnify, and hold the
other Parties harmless from all claims, actions, and judgements arising from the City’s
operation of the Skatepark, except for claims arising from the negligence or intentional
actions of other Parties.
TERMINATION
Any Party may terminate its participation in the agreement with a minimum of 180 days
prior written to the other parties, and in accordance with the termination provisions of the
Lease Agreement. Provided, however, that if the Couty’s decision to terminate its
participation in this Agreement results in closure of the Skatepark or termination of the
City’s Lease with the District, the County and City shall share equally in the cost of any
removal of improvements and site restoration that needs to be performed.
NO SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY
By executing this Agreement, the Parties do not intend to form a separate legal entity.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This agreement shall be in full force and e`ect upon approval by the City, County and
District o`icials signing below on behalf of all the Parties, following approval by each Part’s
governing body in an open public meeting.
ELECTRONIC POSTING
Consistent with RCW 39.34.040, publication of this Agreement shall be achieved by
posting the Agreement electronically on the City’s website.
Dated this ____________ day of ____________, 2026
MASON COUNTY
By_____________________________________
Chair Board of County Commissioners
CITY OF SHELTON
By______________________________________
Mark Ziegler, City Manager
SHELTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
By______________________________________
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Kim Monroe HR Director Ext: 422
Department: Human Resources Briefing: ☒
Action Agenda: ☒
Public Hearing: ☐
Special Meeting: ☐
Briefing Date(s): March 30, 2026 Agenda Date(s): April 14, 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:
Extension of Consultant Contract for Cabot Dow
Background/Executive Summary:
1. This action extends the consulting contract with Cabot Dow for support during contract negotiations
with County Labor Unions.
2. The extension retains services on an as-needed basis.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
Not to exceed $20,000.00
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval to extend the contract with Cabot Dow for consultant services through December 31, 2027, in
the amount of $20,000.
Attachment(s):
Contract
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AND
CABOT DOW INC
WHEREAS, this Agreement Amendment is entered into by and between Mason County,
Washington, hereinafter referred to as the “COUNTY” and Cabot Dow Inc, 2712 94th Avenue NE,
Clyde Hill, WA 98004, a consultant providing labor relation services, hereinafter referred to as the
“CONSULTANT”; and,
WHEREAS, the COUNTY is required by RCW 41.56 to negotiate in good faith with regard
to the terms and conditions of successor labor contracts with bargaining units of COUNTY
employees; and,
WHEREAS, RCW 36.16.070 states “…the Board shall fix the compensation of all
employees”; and,
WHEREAS, the COUNTY is needing an extension of the Professional Services Agreement
through December 31, 2027 and revision of the Scope of Work (Exhibit A); and,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and conditions hereinafter
contained, the parties agree to amend the original Professional Services Agreement for an amount
not to exceed $20,000.
DATED this ___ day of _______________, 2026.
COUNTY OF MASON CONSULTANT
Travis Adams, County Administrator Cabot Dow, Consultant
Date Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Tim Whitehead, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Labor Relations Consultation Services
Under the direction of authorized COUNTY agents:
1. Consult on appropriate labor contract language, considering COUNTY operational needs,
Council Labor Policy, area trends and applicable law.
2. Advise COUNTY on labor policy, ground rules and parameters for labor negotiations.
3. Participate as member of COUNTY'S negotiations team, which may include:
a. Meet with elected officials, department heads and management (as required) and
County Administrator in labor policy formulation.
b. Advise on the development of the County’s economic proposals, evaluation of
Union economic proposals, including costing proposals and counter p proposals,
using COUNTY finance information.
c. Assisting in the analysis of market value data relevant to the County’s economic
position and total compensation strategy.
4. Assist COUNTY in mediation proceedings, including development of related
preparations of exhibits, position papers and rebuttal to Union positions and proposals at
issue.
5. Other labor relations assignments as may be deemed appropriate by the COUNTY
Administrator or his/her designee(s) during the course of bargaining.
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): 3/30/2026 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: Salary Commission Resolution Establishing Elected Salaries for year 2027
Background/Executive Summary:
The mason county citizens' commission on salaries for elected Officials met on March 16th and once
more March 23rd to deliberate on the salaries of elected officials effective January 1 2027. Assessor,
Auditor, Clerk, Coroner, Treasurer, and County Commissioners will receive a salary of $113,384.
The Sheriff will receive a salary of $170,867
Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.):
N/A
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Information only
Attachment(s): Salary Commission Resolution 2026-01 Establishing Elected Salaries for year 2027
Resolution No. 2026-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE MASON COUNTY CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED
OFFICIALS (SALARY COMMISSION)
ESTABLISHING MASON COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES
WHEREAS, consistent with the provisions of Board of Commissioners of Mason County Resolution No.
2024-070, the Mason County Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials shall prepare a
schedule of salaries for the Board of Commissioners and other elected officials, specifically the Assessor,
Auditor, Clerk, Coroner, Treasurer and Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, the Salary Commission shall set salaries of the County Commissioners and other Elected
Officials and file with the County Auditor no later than May 1, 2026, and not later than May 1st every
year thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the Salary Commission Chair shall sign each salary schedule filed, certifying that the
schedules have been prepared and filed in accordance with this resolution, state law, and any rules, if
any, of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the salaries filed with the County Auditor shall become effective and incorporated into the
county budget without further action of the Board of County Commissioners or the Salary Commission
and become effective January 1st of the following calendar year, subject to the referendum procedures
described in RCW 36.17.024 and Mason County Resolution 2024-070; and
WHEREAS, salary increases established by the Commission shall be effective as to all County
Commissioners and Elected Officials regardless of their term in office; and
WHEREAS, the action of fixing the salary of the County Commissioners and Elected Officials shall
supersede any other provision of county ordinance/resolution related to budgets or fixing of salaries;
and
WHEREAS, salary decreases established by the Commission shall become effective as to incumbent
County Commissioners and Elected Officials at the commencement of their next sub sequent terms in
office; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mason County Citizens' Commission on Salaries files the following salary schedule for establishing Mason County Elected Officials:
Salary
Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, Coroner, Treasurer, County Commissioners
Sherriff
DATED thisUday of 2026
ATIEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tim Whitehead, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
January 1, 2027*
$113,384
$170,867
SALARY CO MMISION APPROVED:
Mason County General Fund Projected Ending Fund Balances at 12/31/2025 and 12/31/2026
General Fund Cash Balance as of 1/1/2019
2019
Revenue
Expense
2020
Revenue
Expense
2021
Revenue
Expense
2022
Revenue
Expense
2023
Revenue
Expense
2024
Revenue
Expense
Budget
36,087,366
36,808,395
(721,029)
Budget
43,827,825 ,
43,418,623
409,202
Budget
40,567,833
42,989,234
(2,421,401)
Budget
41,489,842
45,473,830
(3,983,988)
Budget
42,974,627
49,068,227
(6,093,600)
Budget
45,352,859
54,613,142
(9,260,283)
7,857,952
Actual Budget to Actual Difference % Difference EFB at 12/31/19
38,330,506 2,243,140 6.22%
34,088,013 2,720,382 7.39%
4,242,494 12,100,445
Actual
44,346,229
40,178,159
4,168,070
Budget to Actual Difference % Difference
518,404 1.18%
3,240,464 7.46%
EFB at 12/31/20
16,268,515
Actual Budget to Actual Difference % Difference EFB at 12/31/21
43,886,614 3,318,781 8.18%
38,456,162 4,533,072 10.54%
5,430,453 21,698,968
Actual Budget to Actual Difference % Difference EFB at 12/31/22
45,729,023 4,239,181 10.22%
40,767,814 4,706,016 10.35%
4,961,209 26,660,177
Actual
45,869,673
45,003,782
865,892
Actual
48,254,447
48,917,407
(662,960)
Budget to Actual Difference % Difference
2,895,046
4,064,445
Budget to Actual Difference
2,901,588
5,695,735
6.74%
8.28%
EFB at 12/31/23
27,526,068
Difference EFB at 12/31/24
6.40%
10.43%
26,863,109
2025 Budget
Original Projected Original
Actual Based on 6 year Projected % Projected EFB at
prior Budget to Actual Difference Difference 12/31/25
Revenue
Expense
2025
Revenue
Expense
44,216,717
56,604,204
(12,387,487)
Budget
44,216,717
56,604,204
(12,387,487)
47,086,382
51,464,542
(4,378,160)
2,869,665
5,139,662
Updated Projected
Actual based on
updates thru 10/31/25 Budget to Actual Difference
4,749,760
5,170,291
48,966,477
51,433,913
(2,467,436)
6.49%
9.08%
Projected %
Difference
10.74%
9.13%
22,484,948
Updated
Projected EFB at
12/31/25
24,395,685
Adopted
2026 Budget
Original Projected
Actual Based on 6 year
prior Budget to Actual Difference
Original
Projected % Projected EFB at
Difference 12/31/26
Revenue
Expense
2026
Revenue
Expense
48,097,893
57,498,051
(9,400,158)
Adopted
Budget
48,097,893
57,498,051
(9,400,158)
51, 219,446
52, 277,228
(1,057,782)
3,121,553
5,220,823
Updated Projected
Actual based on
updates thru 10/31/25 Budget to Actual Difference
53,264,569 5,166,676
52,246,115 5,251,936
1,018,454
Average 6 year (2019-2024) revenues received over budget
Average 6 year (2019-2024)expenditures expended under budget
Updated 2025 projected revenues variance over budget thru 10/31/25
Updated 2025 projected expenditures variance under budget thru 10/31/25
6.49%
9.08%
Projected %
Difference
10.74%
9.13%
6.49%
9.08%
10.74%
9.13%
23,337,903
Updated
Projected EFB at
12/31/26
25,414,139