The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairperson John A. Bolender. Commissioner Cynthia D. Olsen was in attendance, Commissioner Mary Jo Cady was attending a Risk Pool meeting.

Received a list of officers for 2000-2001 from the VFW Post 1694.

Notice was received from AT&T of a change in their customer billings for their cable television customers.

The County of Otero, New Mexico submitted a resolution asking for support in their declaration of a state of emergency in recognition of the present and immediate threat to the lives and property of citizens of the state of New Mexico.

Gary Crane, Undersheriff, introduced Pride Mutoli, Mason County Domestic Violence Task Force and Mason Matters. He requested the Board adopt the proclamation proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Ione Siegler, Budget Director, requested the Board set a hearing to consider a supplemental appropriation for the Wastewater North Bay/Case Inlet Fund.

Dave Loser, ER&R, requested permission to purchase a new 2001 Ford Crown Victoria from the Washington State contract due to the damage to vehicle #21. Cost will be approximately $23,700 plus tax and fees.

Jerry Hauth, Public Works Director, requested the Board execute Amendment No. 2 to Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Skillings-Connolly, Inc. for the Belfair Bypass study. This extends the completion date from September 30,2000 to February 28, 2001. There is no additional cost.

Mr. Hauth, asked the Board to authorize the Chair to sign the supplemental agreement no. 3 which extends the time of completion from September 29, 2000 to March 30, 2001 and does not affect the scope of work nor the dollar amount of the agreement.

Mr. Hauth requested the Board execute CRP 1699, North Bay Road for preliminary engineering only for proposed drainage considerations and road repair.

Mr. Hauth requested authorization to extend the small works contract with Pascher Construction, Inc. to include equipment rental with operator, as necessary, on the Trails Road project.

Mr. Hauth requested the Board designate Big "R" Manufacturing as a sole source vendor for an 80' long x 14' wide portable bridge structure. The Big "R" Bridge is a single unit, transportable bridge, capable of carrying heavy loads.

Mr. Hauth requested permission to purchase a portable bridge 80' in length and 14' in lane width, from Big "R" Manufacturing, as a sole source.

Bob Fink, Planning, presented the staff report. On August 22, 2000 the Board adopted Ordinance 84-00 to continue a six month moratorium on the issuance of building permits or other development permits for cards rooms within the unincorporated areas of Mason County.

The purpose of the moratorium is to provide the necessary time for Mason County to develop and adopt appropriate regulations to govern the card rooms which were permitted by recent changes in Washington State law. Such a moratorium is permitted per RCW 36.70A.390.

There was no public testimony.

Gary Yando, Utilities/Waste Management, requested the Chair be authorized to sign the Customer Service Agreement with Philip Services to provide hazardous waste management services.

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION

New Application: Tradename: The Tidewaters Restaurant; Applicants: Deborah Adams, Kenneth Adams, Candace Rombokas; Privileges Applied For: Beer/Wine Rest – Beer/Wine

Dennis Hillman – VFW 1694 – Utilities $400.00

The Veterans Assistance Screening Committee is recommending approval on the above listed application.

Sue Sheldon

The Thurston/Mason Regional Support Network Advisory Board has recommended that Bill Bruder be appointed to serve on the advisory board.

Louis Cofoni, citizen, distributed copies of RCW 42.17.255 and RCW 84.08.210 pertaining to privacy rights. He expressed dismay that personal information is available to the public through recorded documents obtained in the Auditor's office.

Cmmr. Bolender referred him to Al Brotche, Auditor, as he would be better able to discuss this. He explained the Auditor is an elected official and the Commissioners have no authority over that office, other than budgetary.

The Board recessed for 9 minutes.

Allan Borden, Planning, presented the staff report. The property location is 142 E Pirates Drive, Grapeview and the project is to replace existing metal stairs with a wooden stair tower on a 15 ft high bluff.

As proposed, the design and location of the stairway is consistent with the criteria of Chapter 7.16.170. Staff finds the proposal consistent with the Shoreline Master Program criteria, subject to the following conditions:

1. The applicant shall comply with the policies and regulations of the Shoreline Management Act, Mason County Shoreline Master Program, and Mason County Building Department.

2. The use of pressure-treated wood piling is approved for use in this project, provided that the supplier certifies in writing that appropriate best management practices have been employed in its production; and the material s free of excessive surface residue prior to installation; and the material is "fixed" in the case of arsenical treated material or "cleaned and dry" in the case of other treated material. This certificate shall state the purchaser's name and shall be provided to Mason County prior to construction.

3. The applicant shall secure a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Hydraulic Project Approval and follow all construction specifications authorized in that permit.

4. The applicant shall secure an Army Corps of Engineers review ad any needed permitting and follow all construction specifications authorized in that permit.

5. Debris resulting from construction shall be removed from the beach area and project site, and shall not be allowed to enter the waters of the State.

Jeff Zenk, family member, stated their primary concern is with safety. They would like to obtain beach access for all family members and the present stairs are hard to maneuver.

Rich Geiger, Public Works, presented a proposed expanded road maintenance program for 2001. The objectives are to improve the existing road system, provide a higher level of maintenance and correct safety deficiencies more quickly. The approximate additional cost for 2001 is $300,000 for a total of $3,700,000. In the 2001 budget a request has been made for two additional Teamster positions and two additional Operator positions.

Rick Blake pointed out that with the additional regulations, increased population and increased usage of the road system, more help is needed.

Bob Fink, Planning, presented an ordinance for the Board's consideration which allows for interim regulations for fire stations in the Rural Area.

The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.