HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/03/30 - Briefing Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 N 5th Street, Shelton,WA 98584
Week of March 30,2026
Monday,March 30,2026
9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(g Qualifications of an Applicant for Public
Employment
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell met in executive session for qualifications of an applicant for
public employment from 9:00 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.Travis Adams and Christopher Pinkston were also in
attendance.
9:30 A.M. Coroner—Jaime Taylor
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell were in attendance.
• Jaime discussed the interlocal agreement(ILA)with Kitsap County for the use of their Medical
Examiner Facility.Approved to move forward.
9:35 A.M. Public Works—Mike Collins
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell were in attendance.
• Mike shared the County Road Project(CRP)2075 for Bear Creek Dewatto Road improvement project
from mile post 5.37 to milepost 8.45.Approved to move forward.
• Mike shared the presentation from the Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)for
the State Route 3 (SR 3)Craig Road to Arcadia Road pre-design.
9:45 A.M. Support Services—Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin and Tarzwell were in attendance.
• McKenzie Smith shared the Resolution selecting Shelton-Mason County Journal as the official County
newspaper.Approved to move forward.
• McKenzie confirmed the appointment of Larye Parkins to the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on
Aging(LMTAAA)advisory board.Approved to move forward.
• McKenzie discussed the process for Fund 117 and Fund 164 signatures.Tabled.
• Kelly Frazier shared the memo from the Washington State Department of Commerce regarding Tier 2
covered buildings which are subject to the state's Clean Buildings Performance Standard compliance.
Kelly added that the County can go out for a Request for Proposals(RFP).Travis and Kelly suggested
having Johnson Control brief the Commissioners on their project.
• Kim Monroe shared the Cabot Dow contract extension for consultant services through December 31,
2027,in the amount of$20,000.Approved to move forward.
• Travis discussed the removal cost of the Shelton Skate Park.The skate park is currently in poor
condition and the City of Shelton is planning on doing a structural analysis later this spring to
determine the exact condition of the skate park
• Travis shared information on the Recreation and Conservation Office grant for the Mason County
Recreation Area(MCRA)field replacement.Tabled.
• Travis discussed the Salary Commission Resolution setting Elected Official salaries. Cmmr.Tarzwell
asked if there is the opportunity to reject the salary commission's suggestions,Travis will check with
legal.
• Travis shared a proposal from a'law firm was received to take over the Office of Public Defense and
suggested going out for a formal Request for Proposal(RFP).
• Cmmr.Tarzwell discussed Timberland Regional Library(TRL)and the Board of Trustees and shared
that a meeting of five Commissioners from each county needs to happen.Cmmr.Neatherlin asked that
as Chair,Cmmr.Tarzwell,ask for a meeting of Chairs.
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Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 N 51'Street,Shelton,WA 98584
Respectfully submitted,
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McKenzie S iith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Pat Tarzwell, Randy Nea he lin, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner
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