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Thursday, November 30, 2023 — Shelton-Mason County Journal Page 7 Examiner: Taylor said original colors would add $600K continued from page decision. The original approval deci- sion found that changing the color of the oyster bags from black to green or blue would make an important aesthetic difference. “The DOE guidelines favor green and blue colors, find— ing that those colors are best suited to blend into the envi— ronment. The guidelines note that black, the color proposed by the applicant, has variable impact dependent upon sur- rounding conditions,” accord- ing to the original decision. “Notably, all the photo- graphs and renderings pre— sented by the applicant in— volve gray skies reflected off dark waters. Of course, the applicant’s proposed black gear is well camouflaged amongst these dark colors. The contrast of the black against reflections of green trees and blue skies is not depicted in any of the appli- cant’s submissions. Given the findings of the DOE guide- lines, green and/or blue gear is required for the proposal,” the original decision said. Olbrechts justified strik» ing the requirement after new evidence was present- ed and also said it was sub— jective and could be legally challenged. “Basing the green/blue requirement upon this cri— terion is vulnerable to in— validation. An ordinance Vio- lates due process if its terms are so vague that persons of common intelligence must necessarily guess ' at its meaning and differ as to its application. "‘Given the renderings of the project under blue skies presented by the applicant as part of its reconsideration request, persons of common intelligence certainly could differ as to whether green] blue bags make any material difference from black bags in aesthetic impacts. Reason- able minds could certainly differ as to whether more likely than not green/blue bags are necessary to mini- mize aesthetic impacts,” ac- cording to the decision. .In challenging the origi- nal color imposition, Taylor said obtaining green or, blue oyster bags would add an additional $600,000 to the project and the colors would not be appreciably different from black bags. Independent review of the monitoring plan is still re- quired, “but in a more limit— ed and directed manner,” the decision says. Taylor submitted a pro- posed plan with its reconsid- eration request. The final de- cision requires Taylor to sub- mit the plan “to peer review by a qualified professional paid for the applicant and se- lected by the county.” The examiner also found Taylor’s submitted plan lacked performance stan« dards and set several new guidelines, including setting a benchmark for water cir- culation changes and oxygen levels in Oakland Bay, pro— viding a baseline of water quality, a baseline fish mi— gration study and bench mark and corrective action for southern resident killer whale adverse interactions. ' “The monitoring plan should include a mailing to residents in View of the proj— ect site with the contact in— - formation of the agency to which sightings should be re- ported,” the decision says re— garding the orcas. The reconsideration de- cision grants final approval of a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the project. It is still subject to appeal to the Washington State Shoreline Hearings Board within 21 days of the Nov. 27 notice. COMMISSION BRIEFS Commissioners place sales tax on ballot Commissioners approved a resolu- tion placing a proposition on the Feb. 13 special election ballot authorizing a sales & use tax rate of 2/10 of 1% sales and use tax for 911 emergency communications operations at a spe- cial meeting Nov. 28. MACECOM governance board rec~ ommended the tax, saying “additional funding is needed to fund necessary critical infrastructure, increased staff- ing and operations of the emergency communications center in order to provide Vital public safety services to the public,” according to the informa— tion packet. County approves deputy sheriffs’ contract Mason County has approved the January 2022-December 2025 col- lective bargaining agreement with Sheriffs Office Deputies Guild representatives. Commissioners voted to approve the contract at a special meeting Nov. 28. “I believe we came to a very good contract. 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The contract will allow deputies who are recruited to stay in the community and be here for their career and retain the “knowledge base” by keeping seasoned deputies, he said. Guild President Tim Ripp said he was “glad to see where it ended.” More than a year of negotiations were frustrating at times, he said. “I spent a lot of vacations on Zoom, but it was worth it.” Commissioner Randy Neather- lin said the commission “cared a lot” about the contract. “We wanted you to be very well compensated, we wanted you to be protected,” Neatherlin said. He also thanked his fellow commis- sioners and staff, saying he was “very proud” of their effort in negotiating the contract. “I think we did a phenomenal job,” Neatherlin said. “We wouldn‘t be able to be in this position if it wasn’t for cooperation between labor and management, Commissioner Kevin Shutty said. “We are a community that appreciates its law enforcement officers.” Several deputies and Sheriff Ryan Spurling attended the meeting, and were thanked by Commissioner Sharon Trask. “You have a special place in my heart,” Trask told them. I Compiled by reporter June Williams 512 W Franklin St, Shelton, WA 98584 a 360.426.3327 We pride ourselves in customer service. 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