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Mason County Public Works announced a spring herbicide application program for vegetation control along county roads, to begin in April weather permitting. Loretta Swanson, Public Works, said the program page on the county website lists affected roads and that adjacent property owners who do not want spraying may enroll in an owner-maintained “no-spray” program by contacting Public Works. Swanson provided a county phone number for more information.

In other business, a county staff member read a press release announcing a partnership between Mason County Public Health and United We Care, an AI-powered mental-health platform. The release said the partnership would integrate an AI mental-health tool called STeLLA to provide 24/7 psychological first aid, self-assessments, emotional guidance and referrals, complementing existing local services. The county staff member said brochures were available and that public outreach, including a mailing and media, would follow staff distribution to county employees.

Why it matters: The food-inspection portal increases transparency of restaurant and food-establishment inspections. The herbicide program and owner-maintain option affect adjacent property owners along county roads. The mental-health partnership represents a new digital tool intended to augment local behavioral-health resources.

Ending: County staff encouraged residents to use the online resources and contact departments with questions; Public Works urged enrolled no-spray property owners to confirm registration, and Public Health said outreach on the mental-health tool would begin with county employees and expand to the public.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mason County Commission March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mason County Public Health launched a public portal for food-inspection reports; Public Works announced a spring roadside herbicide application program and a staff member announced a new partnership with United We Care to introduce an AI mental-health tool for the community.","taxTitle","Mason County, Washington","taxId",56702,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6123589,"Residents urge action on encampments, needles and litter; commissioners pledge follow-up",682,403000,1085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2689436-d7bd3850e0cd55269679ddbf63419350&start=403&end=1085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2689436-d7bd3850e0cd55269679ddbf63419350/thumbnail_403000.jpg","/articles/6123589/Mason-County/Washington/Residents-urge-action-on-encampments-needles-and-litter-commissioners-pledge-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123589-9d7dc8211889df83d1ac92ffba6b8708/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203415&Signature=Eav-ZxKWojzX-h60r6LtTmiTAqhgBk6AiV1qZx-K9FK86YrCQhIWyjWD81g4KEpg0oPOVrkTuezNLp-X2WtGut7v2VRkxlWIEEITMlpu4Y7KvBQ3oBRDfBIqwyXLPuPfdoCGg1ASLO5Jxn1ZAn~noIIMut-pN01W8dRqRk0OyRFBXD-3NUbUgtall-JNc3aOV7v-Jx2r7tRYuFGLRmA445a5mEYPNQL0JFXlIjM18Ds~zA2ieX7aS6lTKcYnyLY2OTbPq-gvbccS8wxCYAZWPdCLMR~YICF0CanM4Va1c2cZQk904oUnoGuurTvmHHMOG--tpyP9aZCA8yEVthNTLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple residents and members of a volunteer cleanup crew urged the Mason County Board of Commissioners to take a more proactive approach to homeless encampments, trash and discarded needles during the meeting’s public comment period.

Speakers described large accumulations of garbage, stolen and burned lumber, human waste near streams draining to Elkland Bay, and more than a thousand needles collected by volunteers. Commenters said the situation has grown to cover a roughly one-mile area near the boatyard and downstream into waterways.

Why it matters: Residents described public-health hazards and property damage they say threaten neighborhood safety, water quality and public use of shoreline areas. Volunteers seeking broader county support said the scale of work exceeds what they can manage by hand.

What residents said

- Bill Hyatt, a Mason County resident who said he works with Charlie’s Vision and the county cleanup crew, said he left Tacoma because of homeless problems there and that he did not want Mason County to “turn into garbage.” He described taking action through the cleanup crew and said property owners had been notified when possible.

- A cleanup volunteer described finding human excrement and “standing in 3 feet of garbage,” and said crews haul off bicycles and other debris but the sites are being rebuilt.

- Sandy Campbell, who identified herself as a long-time resident, described theft of lumber and ongoing vandalism and asked commissioners directly, “What are you going to do about it?”

County response and next steps

- Commissioners acknowledged the cleanup volunteers and reiterated limits on county authority inside Shelton city limits. A commissioner said the county is working on options that do not require stepping onto private property and warned about legal exposure if officials or county employees enter private property without authorization.

- Commissioners said they are coordinating with local officials and agencies. One commissioner announced a meeting with key participants to discuss cleanup actions scheduled for the next day at 3 p.m. and noted work at the state level to ensure funding also includes cleanup responsibilities tied to homeless outreach supplies.

Ending: Commissioners thanked volunteers for their work and said staff would pursue follow-up meetings and options for more proactive, coordinated responses; volunteers urged quicker, more robust county action to address needles, dumped vehicles, stolen lumber and stream pollution.","Several residents and volunteers told the Mason County commissioners about hazardous conditions at local homeless encampments — including needles, stolen lumber and stream pollution — and asked for a proactive county response. Commissioners thanked volunteers and said staff and commissioners would meet to pursue options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6123594,"Mason County approves sale of surplus Public Works parcel at 7 Public Works Drive for $465,000",298,2349000,2647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2689436-d7bd3850e0cd55269679ddbf63419350&start=2349&end=2647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2689436-d7bd3850e0cd55269679ddbf63419350/thumbnail_2349000.jpg","/articles/6123594/Mason-County/Washington/Mason-County-approves-sale-of-surplus-Public-Works-parcel-at-7-Public-Works-Drive-for-465000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123594-83f81024b2a5f66b02a78be9d40f14fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203415&Signature=OubOxziZ5~kvF1S-LOtrg0D72mxVcXuI7S-jXZhlAhFoX4X0cn~Y6yC4nw-Koe1KDRn4zdz~PIc-sphzQ1Znh7-4ALIjpfAy5IfcecxyGwoXXcepHgzha-UNx5wjWllkJTcoAvbMsfmtXH4zl8yFEbJdVlyX4cMGl8GXQczlMRLDlY~0CpUtDG1QJPQScrKYGhS4YKECaij3ceckDFq77JGc4NMcg8iu9~b~W43J47Q70Nn4ML3j4qvW-IcmZsmMBRY0Hw1fm5bIhwsBPf6BzS3RKIb1B9zgi3zZc-YMrQy-xgAf0BuGbhZoQUyE94IogsXe7Ah0pwpLkM1HduXDdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mason County commissioners voted to sell a county-owned surplus parcel at 7 Public Works Drive in Shelton to David C. Bailey (or assigns) for $465,000, the appraised value listed in the meeting materials.

The parcel (parcel number 42002-13-90070, described as Lot 7) was declared surplus by the county in April 2019 by resolution 32-19. County staff presented the appraisal and the offer; the meeting record shows no public testimony at the public hearing. A commissioner noted the county had previously marketed similar surplus parcels and that this was an arms-length transaction following updated appraisals.

Why it matters: Disposal of surplus county land converts county-owned real estate to private ownership and provides revenue that can be used for county purposes or reinvestment; the parcel is adjacent to county road corridors and other previously sold lots near State Route 101 and Public Works Drive.

Key details

- Property: Lot 7, 7 Public Works Drive, Shelton, WA 98584; parcel number 42002-13-90070.
- Buyer and price: Offer from David C. Bailey (and/or assigns) for $465,000, which the staff memo identified as the appraised value.
- Public hearing: Held at the meeting; no members of the public testified.
- Motion and vote: Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the sale by voice vote; the chair declared the motion passed.

Staff comments and follow-up: County staff explained the parcel’s general location (corner of 102 and Public Works Drive, about five acres behind lots fronting Route 101) and said additional offers for adjacent lots remain under consideration. Staff requested a minor correction to the signature block on the purchase and sale form to reflect the current chair.

Ending: With the sale approved, county staff will complete closing steps under the purchase-and-sale agreement. The county’s real-estate and treasurer records will reflect the transfer after closing.","After a public hearing with no testimony, the Mason County commissioners approved sale of Lot 7 at Public Works Drive (parcel 42002-13-90070) to David C. Bailey for the appraised value of $465,000.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6123598,"Mason County commissioners approve action agenda including warrants, equipment purchase and multiple grants",479,1484000,1963000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2689436-d7bd3850e0cd55269679ddbf63419350&start=1484&end=1963","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2689436-d7bd3850e0cd55269679ddbf63419350/thumbnail_1484000.jpg","/articles/6123598/Mason-County/Washington/Mason-County-commissioners-approve-action-agenda-including-warrants-equipment-purchase-and-multiple-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123598-ce6f7247a945d2a2f747e656b03f849a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203415&Signature=ZQkowWso6jMPmVBSjY6J7EGl2sMAlS17TT6SROC6u3ylMSLiN~NMaUAFQSINO-fh-U6uDcwEgXVgRmOY1OCeTymoTt1pNQQAb17PYJfGXoKU~8zR36caoFFUTqWwCd7ocMXyB7XkGjQouZl0FSoc3veYrhy34WOeAI94aIXOwJiNHrULurbIXcR99hg25P96zUmtw44YkFWd4rg618Ryq8QxmN3f7fCA1HmqA0HAc91Nrh8YABFM0Najd7-q6gCd~em-j2W2Y~rk~pOJ4QyQb8CBzWffCAmpcsA2l9-Mfu1zzwYKv~1SxQQLGDC-Z59GOpicmS6InoHD-OP-x5Bisg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mason County Board of Commissioners approved its action agenda in a single omnibus vote, passing a series of routine and programmatic items including approval of warrants, grants, and a public-works equipment purchase.

The omnibus approval covered payroll and vendor warrants, a county purchasing policy resolution, awards from the Mason County Heritage Grant program, approval to accept a $3,650 donation to Foothills County Park, purchase of a new John Deere excavator for public works and multiple contracts and amendments for health and housing programs.

Why it matters: The action agenda bundles recurring fiscal, grant and procurement decisions that enable county operations (payroll, equipment replacement, grantee funding and intergovernmental contracts). Approvals free staff to execute purchases and contracts the county has budgeted or previously initiated.

Most important items

- Warrants and clearing funds: Commissioners approved warrants and electronic remittance claims covering payroll and vendor payments as presented in the action agenda. The agenda listed multiple warrant ranges and clearing-fund totals.

- John Deere excavator purchase: Approved purchase of a John Deere 135 excavator from Pape Machinery through the Sourcewell cooperative contract (contract number 011723-JDC) at a price listed in the agenda of $281,332.48. The county will retain the existing 2019 excavator as backup and for solid-waste duties.

- Mason County Heritage Grants: Approved awards under the 2025 Heritage Grant program including $4,000 each to Hartstein Island Community Club, Mason General Hospital Foundation Arts Commission Chapter, McCreavy House Museum of Hood Canal, Pickering Community Club (DBA Pickering Homemakers Club) and Skokomish Grange No. 379 as listed in the agenda.

- Change drawer and budget items: Approved an increase to the change drawer amount in Mason County Public Health to $400, and other routine fiscal and procurement resolutions described in the agenda.

- Contracts and grant actions: Approved a Washington State Health Care Authority contract amendment increasing a lead program budget by $40,262, a professional services contract with North Mason Regional Fire Authority for syndemic clinical services, submission of a consolidated homeless grant local-government application, and a grant contract amendment moving the due date for the county comprehensive plan climate element draft to Dec. 31, 2025.

- Appointments: Approved appointment of M. Dujon Johnson to the Mason County Housing Authority Board for a five-year term expiring March 18, 2030.

How the vote was taken: The action agenda was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Commissioners present signified their approval with “aye,” and the chair declared the motion adopted.

Context and next steps: Commissioners discussed and then voted to approve the action agenda as presented; one agenda item (8.9) was removed before the vote. Staff may now finalize contracts and purchases that were contingent on commission approval. Detailed documentation for each line item is part of the meeting packet and county procurement files.

Ending: The commissioners scheduled routine briefings and department updates at subsequent meetings; staff and applicants were instructed to proceed with the approved items.","The Mason County Board of Commissioners approved its action agenda in a single omnibus vote covering warrants, a public-works equipment purchase, several grants and other routine items during the regular meeting; all recorded items were approved by the commissioners.","actionData","errors"]

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