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Public records: County staff reported that the county received and completed 693 public‑records requests in the reporting year and that fulfilling those requests consumed approximately 803.5 staff hours. Staff noted the county must retain certain records for statutory retention periods (two years for some holdings), which can increase storage needs; to support access and quality assurance the county purchased an additional five terabytes of storage before the end of 2024. Staff also said one litigation matter related to records was settled for $60,000 and that the county is preparing data summaries for legislators and JLARC as part of ongoing reporting.

Cybersecurity exercise: IT staff described a multi‑department cyber exercise conducted on January 15 that intentionally tested outage procedures. The exercise caused a temporary loss of service to MaceComm (the county’s dispatch partner) because of a programming issue that was subsequently fixed; it also exposed practical vulnerabilities such as building HVAC controls entering safe mode during an outage. IT requested after‑action reports from elected officials and department managers and said it will follow up to collect complete responses; staff said 13 departmental reports had been received and that additional follow‑up was underway.

Lessons and next steps: County IT and emergency management staff said the exercise was valuable for identifying gaps in backups, communications and business‑continuity procedures. Recommendations discussed include:
- Improving department‑level continuity plans and ensuring after‑action reports are completed by managers; several departments had not yet returned reports at the time of the briefing.
- Evaluating parallel communications and resilience strategies (separate state connections, radio/walkie‑talkie alternatives and other non‑internet backups) to avoid single points of failure for critical services.
- Tightening internal controls for payment and cash handling during outages (some parts of solid waste operations used hand receipts during the exercise) and continuing tests of those contingencies.

Speakers referenced
- County records staff (Cammy/Cammie) prepared the public‑records briefing; county staff presented the totals.
- County IT staff (PJ) and administration presented the cyber exercise results.

Ending: County staff will continue to collect after‑action reports from departments, provide the data to legislative reviewers as part of regular reporting, and pursue IT resilience steps identified by the exercise. Commissioners asked staff to follow up with departments that had not returned reports and to compile a complete after‑action summary for distribution.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mason County Commission Briefings Feb. 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","County staff provided an update on two related information‑management topics: the volume and cost of public‑records requests in 2024, and the results of a recent county‑wide cybersecurity exercise.","taxTitle","taxId",56702,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6357029,"Mason County Housing Authority asks commissioners to guarantee executive director salary as it pursues new low‑income units",1544,65380,1610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215622-920844ca38eeac4ade703d8f0bd6bd37&start=65&end=1610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215622-920844ca38eeac4ade703d8f0bd6bd37/thumbnail_65380.jpg","/articles/6357029/Mason-County/Washington/Mason-County-Housing-Authority-asks-commissioners-to-guarantee-executive-director-salary-as-it-pursues-new-lowincome-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357029-25d8b38432dfe6d7f6f37780af2a0318/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180161&Signature=FGTxbHVGoD~3avc-yGj12ir8J1sANgIojFwVDPS6scZSvheiPgBJqX147qvvgnvZMITg8Ci~BHY3-EKWvu0PVHfYgQBCFQxBI8DG5XqAgZA6PrMmaEPbPdB-hC7dyTRHWQ8N4Ub8w~UtIIdZVYWdRlp3CIjeGeamav1Dim~dxcKKA41KMlET3J-SD9wufJQo6~QsOpr3FPUZqz9nwnJ5W4mQDOFvufgaRh9CC86DjR0jv0-kkNy26VOisGOiI3mziAAkqAK65AOOd9B2bRjfQ-s~9D~Ec38PabImg3s0ezBY4dRiLtHcfvgELQ1Zw3zoyY7IrOS2f3wJy3ICjqTtKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Good morning, commissioners. I'm Becky Kronquist, chairperson of Mason County Housing Authority, and this is Chris Kaye, our soon to be board member, George Blush, our long term board member, April might be — she's trying to get on Zoom. (Becky Kronquist)

The Mason County Housing Authority told the board it has a pair of memoranda of understanding it wants the county to continue: one allowing the housing authority to use the Public Health conference room for meetings and receive clerical support to take meeting minutes; another asking the county to pay the salary of a full‑time executive director for up to the next five years, at a proposed amount of $85,000 annually.

Why it matters: Authority members described long‑running financial and management problems that left several properties in poor condition and with unpaid subsidy and debt when the current volunteer board began work. Authority leaders said recent property sales and management changes stabilized the portfolio but that hiring a paid executive director is necessary to oversee planned development and to avoid past problems that they tied to lack of oversight.

Becky Kronquist told commissioners the authority inherited “a house in the ’30s that was in horrendous condition” and extensive unpaid subsidy and debt, and described steps the board took to stabilize properties, remove criminal activity, and bring the portfolio up to code. She said the authority has cleared most back debt, renovated units and roofs, and has nearly full occupancy except for a few units that recently turned over.

The authority described an immediate development opportunity at Fairmont Cove Apartments where an engineering assessment and Shelton city approvals have cleared site feasibility for adding new units; authority staff and a technical assistance team from the Department of Commerce’s Office of Rural Housing and Farm Working (technical assistance) are helping the authority pursue state funding for an initial 20‑unit project and advised that building up to 120 units would not necessarily require proportionally more up‑front technical work.

The salary request: Authority leaders said a full‑time executive director is needed to manage grants, oversee a management company, handle recordkeeping and recertifications with HUD and rural development, and pursue new development and fundraising. The authority proposed the county guarantee up to $85,000 per year for the position and asked that the county provide meeting space and clerical support.

Commissioners’ guidance and next steps: County staff and commissioners discussed funding sources and timing. County staff said there is a supplemental Department of Commerce fund that would be available through June 30, 2025, and that the county could obligate one year of funding now under a contract; the county could then evaluate the second year and beyond when the budget and grant prospects are clearer. Commissioners and staff worked toward language that would: (1) guarantee two years of county support up front, with the first year to be funded from available supplemental funds if allowable and the second year to be a county guarantee if grants do not materialize; (2) require the authority to apply for ongoing support through the county’s RFP pass‑through process and to pursue grants and other funding; and (3) preserve that the county’s contribution would be a donation (not a county ownership interest in housing authority properties).

No formal vote was recorded at the meeting. Commissioners asked staff to work with the county attorney on MOU language reflecting a two‑year guarantee (reviewed annually and extendable up to five years by later action), to include verbiage directing the authority to apply through the RFP process for future funding, and to bring the revised MOU back for formal agenda action in the coming weeks.

Clarifying details captured at the meeting
- Proposed salary: $85,000 per year (authority request).
- Supplemental funding availability: a Department of Commerce supplemental fund was identified; staff said the fund is available through 06/30/2025 and could potentially cover a one‑year contract.
- County guarantee discussed: commissioners moved toward guaranteeing two years (first year potentially covered by the supplemental fund; second year covered by county general fund only if necessary), with annual review and direction to apply to RFPs for subsequent years.
- Space and clerical support: the authority requested continued use of Public Health conference room and clerical minutes support; the authority said that arrangement has existed since at least 02/2009.

Speakers and roles referenced in the discussion
- Becky Kronquist — Chairperson, Mason County Housing Authority (government)
- Chris Kaye — Board member, Mason County Housing Authority (government)
- George Blush — Long‑term board member, Mason County Housing Authority (government)
- Dan — Board member (first name only in transcript) (government)
- Dave Windham — County staff (discussed grant/funding availability) (government)
- Mackenzie (also spelled Mackenzie/McKenzie in transcript) — County staff/clerk handling paperwork (government)
- Tim — County attorney (reviewed draft MOU) (government)

What’s next: County staff will draft MOU language per commissioners’ direction, attorneys will review, and the item will return to the commissioners’ agenda for formal approval once the legal language and budget details are finalized. The housing authority was asked to apply for available supplemental funds and to participate in the county RFP pass‑through process for future funding.

Ending: Authority leaders said they view the funding as a temporary bridge to allow hiring a director who will pursue grant funding and help build additional low‑income units; commissioners directed staff to prepare MOU language and bring the item back for formal action.","Good morning, commissioners. I'm Becky Kronquist, chairperson of Mason County Housing Authority, and this is Chris Kaye, our soon to be board member, George Blush, our long term board member, April might be — she's trying to get on Zoom. (Becky Kronquist)",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6357014,"County staff recommend restoring 10% of reduced Community Lifeline funding to support overnight shelter staffing",73,3756170,3830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215622-920844ca38eeac4ade703d8f0bd6bd37&start=3756&end=3830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215622-920844ca38eeac4ade703d8f0bd6bd37/thumbnail_3756170.jpg","/articles/6357014/Mason-County/Washington/County-staff-recommend-restoring-10-of-reduced-Community-Lifeline-funding-to-support-overnight-shelter-staffing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357014-acd9b2e15526ff9397f9313d41635401/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180161&Signature=BScahFlfLi~w1p848PjosKpwc8MDHzqCaAphoJkVEze27gemRqypWqJaiPS83LQuQFimUzea2VG9GwvW0vMUIZOwpNZYVbGsfEgoF~kdDN4ITJGOX9oL6lHE1aAm73sIM1BeU3P45ulETn27sv~nB3KmfnsSNJHMdO0JBg3eoK9b2DH7vFIkocvPq-NdjpN6i8Ra51Bw5H-ZIjR1HCgbuPKQL4ZSm2i70mDlLdmXg3Gp~T1WagHuMY6-sRHFBN2S~SxZBxSbiBUVrfos77eco3zXjo8C4CIO~xJC86-Yh0uqz320tejxl~e6LWaLKsoJds~Gbgb8Ku~-rePJ4w9adA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told commissioners that Community Lifeline, a nonprofit operating an overnight shelter, completed a deliverable required under an action plan the county had set after placing the organization on probation for prior compliance and financial issues. Staff said the city had issued a conditional‑use permit allowing the shelter to increase bed capacity (from 35 to 54) and that the permit and improved compliance supported partially restoring county funding.

Staff asked the commissioners to approve a contract amendment restoring about 10% of a prior reduction (roughly a bit over $4,000) to support an overnight shelter aide for staffing and safety as the shelter increases capacity. The amendment would direct the restored funds to the provider’s overnight staffing costs.

Why it matters: Staff said restoring a portion of the funding would help the organization staff its overnight program and improve shelter safety and capacity during cold weather. County staff noted the organization has been working with county finance and the city to address bookkeeping and invoicing frequency. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about billing and staffing and generally signaled support for restoring partial funding if the organization continued to meet the action‑plan requirements.

What’s next: Staff will finalize a contract amendment restoring the small portion of funding tied to the action‑plan milestone and place that amendment on a future agenda for formal approval.","Staff presented a proposed contract amendment to restore approximately 10% of a recent funding reduction to Community Lifeline, roughly $4,000, to help pay for an overnight shelter aide after the recipient completed a required conditional‑use permit and met an action‑plan deliverable. Commissioners were asked to approve the amendment.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6357024,"Mason County Superior Court presents therapeutic courts: veterans, mental‑health, drug and family recovery programs",1308,1736810,3045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215622-920844ca38eeac4ade703d8f0bd6bd37&start=1736&end=3045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215622-920844ca38eeac4ade703d8f0bd6bd37/thumbnail_1736810.jpg","/articles/6357024/Mason-County/Washington/Mason-County-Superior-Court-presents-therapeutic-courts-veterans-mentalhealth-drug-and-family-recovery-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357024-8fdb1486e44d54f6435f53356726b1a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180161&Signature=DjG0xmPcy~pKIoAz9WyfWcG2FtP6ePQO4C1Fp3UKA08HiIcEnINXifT8NMLn1TG71W5oDI7Qy1ZUo7HaUZrsXNnyxexyl9WRfoq74JQ1nnxj5dcLC2v1xV88N9Om0nrlZrCxHRR6dWgEjrI2eli00cPlVPb-Cztl3Tbdn4WunO7gyr5iEs7k9m2qM5C7bu3YXBMwprwrx8j0pLGDvZxx~1NK0Sv3b6GQYzJX-Jnzk26Q3tq0Xfonf2cJDTchfkquyKFlU754viJTopHysJgiotmxRmdO1VN8tEZNO6fWfl9HlfVA1ZfUTTVb4-12~HXjkyDzgB8hOUn9AFKVXJb-KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Julie Hansen, therapeutic court program manager for Mason County Superior Court, told the commissioners the courts are an evidence‑based approach that pairs judicial supervision with treatment and wraparound supports.

“These courts represent a transformative approach to justice, offering individuals and their families an opportunity to break free from the cycles of addiction, mental health challenges, and criminal behavior,” Julie Hansen said.

Nut graph: The court manager described four therapeutic programs — veterans court, mental‑health court, drug court and Family Recovery Court (FRC) — that provide structured phases of stabilization, clinical treatment and social habilitation, require frequent court reviews and random observed urinalysis, and that rely on a team approach including judges or commissioners, prosecutors, defense counsel, case managers and treatment providers.

Details and outcomes: Julie Hansen and court staff outlined the entry process for criminal therapeutic courts (guilty plea, prosecutor screening, team evaluation and judicial suitability decision) and noted that serious violent crimes and certain sex offenses are not eligible. Since inception the courts have reported the following completion totals in the presentation:
- Veterans court (established 2016): 16 successful completions reported to date.
- Drug court (established 02/2003): 126 successful completions reported to date.
- Mental health court (established 2016): 27 graduations reported to date.
- Family Recovery Court (established 2013): more than 10 successful family reunifications and graduations reported to date.

The programs use phase advancement to structure treatment (acute stabilization → clinical stabilization → pro‑social habilitation). Courts apply positive incentives for compliance (praise, symbolic coins, small gift cards, recognition in court) and graduated sanctions for noncompliance (increased supervision, essays, community service). Court staff said participants across programs have completed more than 3,600 community service hours with local agencies such as Kitten Rescue, Community Lifeline and Mason County Recovery Cafe.

First‑hand account: Susan Frasier, a court case manager who previously was a participant, gave a personal account of entering treatment after involvement with child protective services, becoming houseless, and later successfully completing Family Recovery Court. She described returning to school, employment with the public defender’s office, graduation from FRC in 02/2016 and later hiring by the court team. \"I proudly graduated FRC in 02/2016 and I can say with confidence that I am stable, happy, responsible, and an accountable productive member of my community,\" Frasier said.

Costs and outcomes: The court presentation cited a 2022 Washington State Department of Corrections figure estimating incarceration costs at roughly $63,000 per person per year and said treatment courts save approximately $6,028 per participant by diverting people from incarceration and reducing recidivism. The court manager said overall recidivism for the four courts combined is about 38 percent and offered to break that number down by court on request.

Why it matters: The therapeutic court model seeks to reduce recidivism and the social and financial costs of repeated incarceration by treating behavioral health and substance‑use causes of criminal conduct. Family Recovery Court additionally focuses on reunifying children with parents by coordinating closely with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). The court team emphasized that therapeutic responses seek to balance participant accountability with supports that address biopsychosocial needs.

Speakers listed
- Julie Hansen — Therapeutic court program manager, Mason County Superior Court (government)
- Susan Frasier — Therapeutic court case manager and former participant (government)

Ending: Court staff said they are available to answer follow‑up questions and to provide more granular recidivism data by program on request; commissioners thanked the team and recognized the programs’ role in public safety and family reunification.","Court staff described four therapeutic court programs that combine treatment, supervision and frequent court review to reduce recidivism and reunify families. Presenters reviewed program structure, phase progression, graduation counts and anecdotal success stories from participants who completed programs and later joined court teams.","actionData","errors"]

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