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Page 8 Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, Jan. 2023
COMMISSIONER '
Mason County
receives block grant
Mason County applied for and re-
ceived a Public Services Community
Development Block Grant through the
state Department of Commerce.
According to the information pack-
et, the county joined with the Com-
munity Action Council to provide re—
ferrals or direct client services for eli-
gible participants who are residents of
Lewis or Mason counties. The contract
is for $102,000 with a performance
period from July to June
This is a formula grant that can be ap-
plied annually.
The county has agreed to serve
as the applicant and grantee for the
program. Grant money of will
be available to offset administrative
costs. The-sub—recipient agreement
with Community Action Council is for
$98,500.
Primary responsibilities include
providing referrals for a minimum
of people in Mason and Lewis
counties, of which a minimum of
3,4000 must meet HUD’s 51% income
qualification. Responsibilities also in-
clude providing Children’s Justice and
Advocacy Center direct services and
referrals for a minimum of 350 eligible
residents must meet current low— and
middledincome qualifications.
The project is fully funded by the
grant.
Hearing Jan. 17 for
zoning change
A public hearing is set for am.
Jan. 17 to consider a request from
Northwest Green Construction to re-
zone two parcels from rural residen-
tial 10 to rural residential 5.
According to the information pack-
et, the two requested parcels total
acres, located in rural land just
north and adjacent to the Allyn Urban
_Growth Area. There is access to the
parcels from state Route 3 and East ,
Homestead Drive and border a section
of LakeLand Village.
If approved, applicant has indicated
that the intention is to subdivide the
parcels, creating four lots with future
single-family development as the most
likely use.
The Planning Advisory Committee
reviewed the request Nov. 21, listened
to public comment, and unanimously
approved the request to the board.
Neighbors within 300 feet of the par-
cel’s boundaries were mailed a notice
of the public hearing.
Agreements reached
Mason County commissioners ap-
proved a collective bargaining agree-
ment with Woodworkers Local Lodge
W38 L.A.M Corrections and Support
staff and with Teamsters Union Local
No. 252 Mason County General Ser—
vices at the Tuesday meeting.
According to the information
packet, the representatives of the
Engineers Guild representing Mason
County corrections and support staff
reached a tentative agreement with
the county for to
The county and representatives of
Teamsters Union Local No. 252 rep-
resenting Mason County General Ser—
vices reached a tentative agreement
for to
To View both collective bargain—
ing agreements, go to tinyurl.com/
ysnmzvxb.
County purchases
replacement truck
County commissioners approved
the purchase of a Kenworth
Chassis Roll—Off truck with
hooklift at the Tuesday meeting.
According to the information pack»
‘ et, a replacement for the Solid Waste
roll off/hook truck became available
through the state purchasing contract
in March. The budget authority for
the truck was included in the
budget, but notrucks were available
until now.
The equipment will enable Solid
Waste to take care of most of the
Union and Hoodsport'drop box
stations hauling needs. It will help
maintain the Eells Hill residential
station. The usefulness of the truck
is nearing its end due to its age and
condition.
The county is purchasing the vehi-
cle from PAPE in Aberdeen from state
contract No. for It
will be added to the budget as an
amendment.
Contract amended
Mason County commissioners ap-
proved County Administrator Mark
Neary to Sign contract amendments
with the Voluntary Stewardship Pro-
gram and amended interlocal agree-
ment between the county and the Ma-
} son Conservation District at the Dec.
20 meeting.
According to the information
packet, the state Conservation Com-
mission provided to support
the Voluntary Stewardship Program
from July 1, to June 30,
The county contracts with Mason
Conservation District to serve as lead
entity for the Voluntary Stewardship
Program responsible for completing a
VSP Work Plan as detailed in the Re-
vised Code of Washington.
The VSP is an option incentive—
based program approach to protect—
ing critical areas while promoting
agriculture. The state Conservation
Commission is providing an addi-
tional for a total contract
amount of $460,580.56 as amend-
ments to the contract.
There is no budget effect with the
money coming from the state to the
Mason Conservation District.
Amount of taxes
levied recertified , ,
The county assessor’s amount of
taxes levied for county purposes and
roads for was approved for recer-
tificati'on at the Dec. 20 commission- .
ers’ meeting.
According to the information pack-
et, recertification was necessary due
to a revised reduced levy request from
Shelton School District. According to
the Assessor’s Office, a recertification
after the applicable deadline in the
Revised Code of Washington is allow-
able if the new levy request is less
than the original, if the levy amount
is reCertified on or before Jan. or if
the local government, in its discretion,
allows taxing district to recertify' after
the applicable deadline in the RCW.
The recertification meets the crite-
ria and the language in the resolution
has also been changed as recommend-
ed by the state Department of Rev—
enue in the Property Tax Advisory.
Kendrick
reappointed
Bill Kendrick was reappointed to
the Mason County Civil Service Com-
mission at the Dec. 20 commissioners
meeting.
According to the information pack-
et, the Civil Service Commission of
Mason County is governed by RCW
41.14 and ensures rules of operation of
the civil service system are consistent
with state law, hears investigations
and appeals or complaints, and certi-
fies testing processes and procedures.
The commission meets monthly and
serves without compensation. '
Kendrick’s term is for six years
through Dec. 31,
County OKs deal
with engineers guild
The collective bargaining agree- .
ment between thecounty and the
Engineers Guild representing Ma-
son County Public Works and Sup-
port Services was approved by Mason
County commissioners at the Dec. 20
meeting. ‘
According to the information
packet, the representatives for the
Engineers Guild representing Mason
County Public Works and Support
Services reached a. tentative agree—
ment for to
I Compiled by reporter Matt Baide
Friends of the Shelton
Library seeks members
The Friends of the Shelton Library —- a group of
community volunteers that encourages public use
and support of the library '— is seeking members to
assist with fundraising efforts, community advocacy
and assistance with its book sale kiosk outside the
library. ,
The suppert services and programs for all ages are
not covered by the Timberland Library budget.
Gently used books can be purchased at the library,
and donations are welcome.
Meetings are at 1 pm. the fourth Tuesday’of each
' month in‘the library meeting room. For more infor-
mation, call 360-490~6714. -' ‘
Community Rescurce Fair
in Hoodsport Jan. 18
A Rural Community Resource Fair will be from 11
am. to 2 pm. Jan. 18 at N. Finch Creek Road,
Hoodsport. , ,
General support services that are available in-
clude mental health, physical and oral health, vac~
cinations, rental and utility assistance, veterans’
assistance, food benefits and meals, transportation
assistance, insurance navigation, housing assistance,
educational support, financial fitness and free civil
law aid. V .
Participated agencies‘include Behavioral Health
Resources,'Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest
Washington, Choice Regional Health Network, Com—
munity Action Council, Disabled American Veterans
Chapter 22, DSHS, Family Education Support Ser— ,
vices, Mason Conservation District, Mason Transit
Authority, Molina Healthcare, National Alliance on
Mental Illness, New Directions Counseling, North-
west Resources/SOS, Olympic Health and Recovery
Services, Olympic College, Peninsula Community .
. Health Services, Peninsula Credit Union, Sea-Mar,
Shelton Family YMCA, Sound Learning, South
Sound Parent to Parent, The Arc, Thurston County
Regional Library, Timberland Regional Library,
‘ Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center and Youth
Connection.
Activities center has
games and classes for seniors
The Mason County Senior Activities Center offers
classes, games and other events at its Activities Cen-
ter at W. Sentry Drive, Shelton. ,
Monday events are cribbage and tai chi at
a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican trains at a.m.,
lunch at noon, and intermediate pinochle and artists’
workshop at pm.
Tuesday events are cribbage at a.m., Zoom V
and in-person yoga at a.m., Third Tuesday yoga
at a.m., advanced line dance at 10 a.m., tai chi at
11' a.m., lunch at noon, bridge at p.m., a movie
at pm. and Zumba with Sarah at 5:30pm.
Wednesday’s events are cribbage, tai chi and Zoom
tai chi at a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican
trains at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, intermediate
pinochle at p.m., hand and foot care at p.m.,
and crafting with Teresa at 1 pm. the first Wednes-
day of each month. ,
Thursday’s events are cribbage at a.m., Zoom
and in-person yoga at a.m., E-Z Crafters, Joker’s
Rule and quilting and sewing at 9 a.m., advanced
line dance, Zoom tai chi and knit and chat at 10 a.m.,
lunch at noon, bridge at p.m., machine knitting,
mahjong and bingo at p.m., and Zumba with Sarah
at pm.
Friday’s events are cribbage and tai chi at
a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican trains and Scrab-
ble at 10 a.m., tai chi at a.m., lunch at
a.m., beginning pinochle at noon, chorus at
p.m., tai chi slow set at p.m., and the Friday se-
nior movie at pm.
Share family history
with historicalgroup
The Mason County Historical Society is developing
afamily history of archives ‘of past and present resi-
dents of Mason County. .
Anyone who wants to, share a record of their time
in Mason County can fill out and return a form that
includes your name, where you were born, children,
spouse, education, military service and occupation.
You can also fill out forms for other family members
and friends. ' "
Visitors to the Mason County Historical Museum
often ask questions about their ancestors. Forms are '
available at the museum at 427 West Railroad Ave.
in downtown Shelton, by calling and
' online at www.masoncountyhistoricalsociety.org.
In Shelton-Mason County Journal Editor
Grant Angle used the same form to compile a history
of early settlers in the county.
I Compiled bylreporter‘Gordon Weeks '