HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/09/28 - Briefing Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 N 5th Street,Shelton,WA 98584
Week of September 28,2026
Monday, September 28,2026
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 9:30 a.m.Attendees:Travis Adams,Kim Monroe,Kayla Brinckmeyer,Christopher Pinkston.
9:30 A.M. WSU Extension—Dan Teuteberg
Commissioners Neatherlin,Tarzwell,and Trask were in attendance.
• Dan presented the Washington State University Extension Mason County Summer 2026 report.
9:35 A.M. Sheriff's Office—Lieutenant Schoeneberg
Commissioners Neatherlin,Tarzwell,and Trask were in attendance.
• Lieutenant Schoeneberg shared the Request for Proposals(RFP)for medical services in the Jail and the
Detention Center.Nichole Wilston discussed insurance coverage options.Tabled.
9:40 A.M. Clerk's Office-Charles Rhodes
Commissioners Neatherlin,Tarzwell,and Trask were in attendance.
• Charles discussed the Washington State Patrol(WSP)federal grant for National Criminal History
Improvement Program(NCHIP)funding to digitize historically significant criminal and juvenile
offender court records in the amount of$97,878.32.Approved to move forward.
9:45 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
Commissioners Neatherlin,Tarzwell,and Trask were in attendance.
• Richard Dickinson requested approval to execute a new task assignment with Parametrix to complete
two solid waste transfer station projects:Eells Hill Transfer Station Master Plan and Belfair Scale
Evaluation for the cost of$268,997.41.Approved to move forward.
• Loretta added that the application has been submitted to the Public Works Board(PWB)for emergency
funding for the Stretch Island Bridge.
• Loretta shared that tomorrow is the annual winter weather brief hosted by Emergency Management
and the Skokomish watershed action tour is Friday.
10:00 A.M. Local Plan Committee Interviews
Commissioners Neatherlin,Tarzwell,and Trask were in attendance.
• Commissioners interviewed Adam Maldonado and Jamie Ellertsen for the Local Plan Committee
(LPC).
10:20 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen
Commissioners Neatherlin,Tarzwell,and Trask were in attendance.
• Kell shared the news release for two open positions on the Historic Preservation Commission(HPC).
Approved to move forward.
10:25 A.M. Support Services—Travis Adams
Commissioners Neatherlin,Tarzwell,and Trask were in attendance.
• John Taylor discussed overnight camping for marine trail users at Walker Park Memorandum of
Understanding with Key Peninsula Parks Department and Washington Water Trails Association.
Tabled.
• Kim Monroe shared the advisory board application from Cyal Christmas for the Board of Equalization
(BOE).
• Kelly Frazier and Johnson Controls Inc.(JCI)discussed the facilities infrastructure renewal in the
amount not to exceed$3.68 million.Real Estate Excise Tax(REET)can be used.Tabled.
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Board of Mason County Commissioners' Briefing Minutes
Mason County Commission Chambers,411 N 511 Street,Shelton,WA 98584
• Commissioners discussed the nominations from the Republican Party for Commissioner District No.3
position.Cmmr.Tarzwell requested background checks on the candidates.Tabled.
• Commissioners discussed the interview for the LPC and chose to move forward with Jamie Ellertsen.
10:50 A.M. Budget Discussion
Commissioners Neatherlin,Tarzwell,and Trask were in attendance.
• Commissioners discussed the budget,budget shortfalls,how to move forward,and the need for
additional data.
Respectfully submitted,
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McKenzie Smith,
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Pat Tarzwell, 1ndy Neatherlin, Vacant,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner District 3
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