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13 prel" By NATALIE JOHNSON a atalie@maso nco u ~ tv,co m Mason County Auditor Karen Herr introduced the county's preliminary budget at the Mason County Board of Commis- sioners meeting Tuesday morning. The preliminary bud- get includes expected revenues for 2013 total- ing $23,931,351 and ex- pected expenditures total- ing $25,798,625, with a $1,867,274 projected short- fall. "I would not call that a deficit, I would call that a difference," Commissioner Tim Sheldon said. The preliminary budget includes projected expen- ditures at county depart- ments' current staffing and operating levels. The department heads were instructed to only increase the projected expenditures to increase personnel ben- efit rates or contractual obligations approved by the board of commission- ers "Most departments com- plied with these guide- lines," Herr said. Commissioner Lynda Ring Erickson reminded members of the public that this is not a finalized bud- get. "This is an opportunity for the departments to let us know what their needs are," she said. Herr made a point of stating that the prelimi- nary budget does not in- clude, for the fifth year in a row, salary increases for non-represented employ- ees, department heads or elected officials, with the exception of a 3 percent an- nual increase for the coun- ty commissioners. Herr also referred to re- cent court decisions ruling against the county, and the affect they may have on the county's budget. Specifically, a Grays Harbor County judge ruled in August that the county had improperly negotiat- ed a contract for garbage hauling and would need 'to go out to bid on a new contract, and in July, a Thurston County Superior Court judge ruled in sup- port of a Public Employ- ee Relations Committee (PERC) ruling from Octo- ber 2011 which stated that the board engaged in un- fair bargaining practices with the Teamsters union. "And obviously these budgets do not include any provisions for any judg- ments against the county that may be substantial and appear to be looming," Herr said. Both Herr and county Finance Manager There- sin. Ehrich cautioned the board of commissioners against using the county's ending fund to balance the budget. "I believe continuing to balance our budget, or ap- proving any supplemen- tal by utilizing our ending fund balance, is not wise," Herr said. Herr also advised the board to find a way to stop the annual 3 percent sal- ary increase for commis- sioners, which is included in state law. "Not only is it taking a psychological toll on our employees, it is not finan- cially sustainable or justi- fiable. I understand it may be a bit of a challenge, but it can be done, because it has been done before," Herr said. Herr also encouraged Mason County residents to be a part of the budget process. "It's your money that's being spent," she said. s995 & UP Used Cars & Trucks Now Available Again At s & Sale A ddres~in Sh~lton i 5961 E. State Route #3 (Deer Creek Area) We Buy - Sell - Trade Closed Sundays Call: 360.426.2907 con By GORDON WEEKS The Shelton City Com- mission on Tuesday award- ed a $349,000 contract to George Gill Construction to dredge the downtown Shelton stretch of Shelton Creek to prevent flooding. The dredging work could begin as early as Monday, from the Sec- ond Street culvert to just downstream of the rail- road culvert. That 1,000- foot stretch contains large deposits of sand and grav- el, said Shelton City Engi- neer Mike Michael. "This is an interim fix to minimize flooding down- town while we look for a long-term solution," Mi- chael said. Long-term flooding solu- tions on the Shelton and Canyon creeks could in- clude diverting flows, cre- ating flood storage areas, and dredging further up- stream, he said. Mayor Gary Cronce said SKOOKUM CREEK TOBACCO i FACTORY OUTLET • 360-426-5254 now is the time to move on the dredging. "IfI lived downtown next to that culvert, I'd want this addressed now instead of next year," he said. The mayor said he no- tices the high water in the creek while visiting Dairy Queen. "It's pretty full of gravel, and this probably is the driest time," he said. Commissioner Mike O1- sen said he is concerned the city received only one bid on the dredging proj- ect, and suggested the city wait a year to solicit more bids and examine more "This is an interim fix to minimize flooding downtown..." long-term options. As soon as the rains come, more sediment will be flowing down the Shelton and Can- yon creeks toward town, he said. "I don't think this proj- ect is as well thought out as it could be," Olsen said. But Commissioner Dawn Pannell said the city owes it to residents near the stream to act now to prevent flooding. "I think officials are say- ing this is the best short- term solution," she said. "I think we need to go ahead with it." The city is trying to get the Simpson Lumber Co. interested in joining in on dredging the stream on its property near the railroad culvert. Public invited to comment on proposed fireworks ban A/ways quality products, plus you save/ m i s COMPLETE TRADITIlINS ......... ~'~!~:!~ 100% ADDITIVE-R~EE MONSTER ENERGY Buy one 16 oz. can for $239 & get a 2nd can FREE Budweiser & Bud Light Come Try Our NEW DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Sandwich, Chips, & 22 oz. Soda Washington State Made Liquor On Sale Now! While Supplies Last STORE LOCATIONS • OPEN LATE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE/ KTP - Intersection of HWY 101 & 108 * Open 6am daily KTP ExpreSs - 3850 Old Olympic HWY Steamboat - 6233 Steamboat Island Rd. Prices subject to change without notice I IH II IIIIII SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking By ] Pregnant Women May Result in Fetal Injury, Premature Birth, And Low Birth Weight By GORDON WEEKS gorr~g~iW~l~o~u:ounty.com Residents are invited to comment on a pro- posal to ban fireworks within city limits when the Shelton City Commission meets for its work session at 2 p.m. Monday in the commis- sion meeting room at city hall. The commission on Tuesday passed the fireworks ban ordinance on its first reading. The commission is scheduled to address the proposal on its second reading for possible pas- sage at its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17. Currently, fireworks are only allowed with- in city limits during the Fourth of July. According to state law, the city must give no- tice of the change in law one year in advance. If the city adopts the ordinance, enforcement of it would not take effect for one year. The cities of Lacey and Olympia have passed the same ban, which prohibits the discharge of fireworks. The city hasn't heard many comments on the proposed ban, so a public hearing will al- low the city to get feedback, said city adminis- trator Dave O~eary. Central Mason Fire and EMS Fire Chief Tim McKern told the commission his depart- ment favors the ban. The department can spend the next year passing out pamphlets at fairs, festivals and other public events to educate people on such a ban, McKern said. Woman pulled from Hood Canal STAFF REPORT lzatalid~:rnasoru:'ounty.com Mason County Coroner Wes Stockwell announced this week that Marian I~ Gruber, 81, of Mountlake Terrace, died of natural causes Saturday before being pulled from Hood Canal. Gruber was at her family's residence near milepost 9 on State Route 106 Saturday, the coroner reports. She was on a float in Hood Canal when she started to have' pain in her arm. She called for help and ,was pulled from the water by relatives. 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G9/6 CNA - RARE OPENING to work within a family atmo- sphere. Bring resume by 1109 Northcliff Road, Shel- ton, Northcliff Place AFH. N9/6-13 MULTI-FAMILY MOVING sale, September 8th, 9th, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. 394 W. Golden Pheasant Road, Shelton. M9/6 DY-NO-MITE SALE this weekend, again by request. Follow signs from Arcadia Road to Binn Swiger Loop to Picadilly Dr. Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm. Come out to where the "Price is Right." D9/6 cO HUGE GARAGE SALE. Fri- day, 9am-4pm; Saturday, 9am-3pm. Cleaning out- Multi-family. Loft bed, crib, poker table, lots of DVDs, glassware. Lots of Christmas decorations and ornaments. Larger women's better quali- ty clothes: 14-16 to 2X. Some smaller clothes also. 151 E. Woodland Dr. near Shelton High School, 6th house on left. $9/6 YARD SALE. Friday and Saturday, September 7-8. From 9am-5pm. 9353 E. SR 3. Grapeview, WA. No early- birds please. Watch for signs. G9/6 ESTATE SALE, 163 E. Gray Avenue, Shelton, Spencer Lake area. 25-year plus es- tate. Books, furniture, ev- erything. Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. K9/6 MOVING/GARAGE SALE, Alderbrook. 1041 E. Vine Maple Lane, Alderbrook Golf Course. Saturday 9/8, 8am- 4pm. M9/6 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, end of summer yard sale: 281 E Woodland Drive, off Spring Road. Antiques, collectibles and lots of nice items. 8am-5pm. Mc9/6 CLEANING OUT years of collecting - tools and lots of stuff. No Clothing. Just north of Shelton in Mason County. 20 E. Rainbow Lake Place. Starts Friday, September 7th at 9am until 4pm & Septem- ber 8th, 9am-5pm. H9/6 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE for Mason County. $4,241- $4,743/mo. Performs profes- sional public health nursing services and case manage- ment for Children with Spe- cial Health Care Needs, Early Intervention, and Early Family Support Programs. Minimum Qualifications: Valid Regis- tered Professional Nurse in the state of WA, & WSDL. BSN with t year of nursing experi- ence. Preferred qualifications: 2 years of public health nurs- ing experience and proficien- cy in conversational Spanish. Applications accepted until position is filled, application required and available at Hu- man Resources, 411 N Fifth St., Shelton, WA 98584; www. co.mason.wa.us. M9/6-13 I il ii ¸ J i I i , I