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Dunbar said the EDC “has led efforts to recruit new investment, support entrepreneurs, retain existing businesses in multiple industry sectors” and cited collaboration with local schools and colleges, including the Shelton School District, Olympic College and The Evergreen State College, to support job training and entrepreneurship. She told commissioners the EDC supported “more than 28 local businesses” in February 2024 through technical assistance, funding guidance and training and encouraged residents to contact the EDC about small-business scholarships that are available through June.

The proclamation, read into the record, directs recognition of the week and highlights the role of economic developers in strengthening communities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mason County Commission May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Mason County Economic Development Council representative read a proclamation recognizing Economic Development Week (May 11–17, 2025) and highlighted local business support activities and workforce partnerships.","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},6061072,"Public commenter urges action on homeless camps; county staff to explore moving treatment van",708,824000,1532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287474-52ee268b0ed7bff77f0b5be7203959a2&start=824&end=1532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287474-52ee268b0ed7bff77f0b5be7203959a2/thumbnail_824000.jpg","/articles/6061072/Mason-County/Washington/Public-commenter-urges-action-on-homeless-camps-county-staff-to-explore-moving-treatment-van","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061072-9e9b29bb4f9b0d4a6187f34b361d3680/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157717&Signature=F4KVORkep1bBke3eaCz7wB0AjSLcG6tUrkrp-ZDtreSE~iOLCc~qnzRezzBCo~D~XXV-EtzA5ucJlegPRQLC7QvQuo5psi6XNSgpfzinG-1KKvSxNWcEHFnarB29kV0mVKAYZS8bMDGCJRsiqluw3bikY0Zz4z3sAEZ4wt0a0~4-~jX~sewXZqE8BuCXdCHbXd1mB0pCUFxbN64EYoCSMiwPA0BJArS~4SsP-makU~~LcG~a-tbeSMj0h8EUMhjoLIa1FlP0lA29Kor3YA0miCEZlqHGE~4Re8LD35wnvAyCFgxIpqbaxkDTuyF6NLOs8Z5vpaiiXDeajhdWuCQHvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the May 13 public‑comment period, a speaker raised concerns about homeless camps in Shelton and requested that an Evergreen Treatment Services (ETS) van be moved away from Third and Franklin to a location nearer the county public-health clinic by the hospital.

The commenter said the park near Third and Franklin “has turned... into a dump” and reported counting 11 homeless camps there. He referenced recent court rulings while discussing enforcement options: “I wanna make sure that we are addressing current legislation that has gone ahead and been passed by the Supreme Court, specifically the, ruling that was made down in Grants Pass versus Johnson,” he said.

County Administrator Mark Neri responded that county staff are looking into the ETS van location and that the public‑health director—who has been on FMLA—is expected to return to limited duty and that staff will discuss possible relocation. Neri said the county does not have authority to order ETS where to park but said the county can work with ETS and the city to identify an alternative: “We don't have authority over them... But we can we can definitely we have a good working relationship with them, and I think that if we did have an alternative location that we thought was better, we could request that they move, but not demand that they move it,” he said. He added the city would need to weigh in on the change.

No formal action or direction to adopt new enforcement policies was recorded; the exchange was recorded as public comment with staff committing to follow up.","A public commenter raised concerns about homeless encampments in Shelton and asked Mason County to consider relocating an Evergreen Treatment Services van; County Administrator Mark Neri said staff will discuss possible relocation with public-health leadership but cannot compel Evergreen Treatment Services or the city to move the van.",{"_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},6061077,"Mason County seeks volunteers for TIPCAP, Planning Advisory Commission and other citizen boards",235,108000,343000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287474-52ee268b0ed7bff77f0b5be7203959a2&start=108&end=343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287474-52ee268b0ed7bff77f0b5be7203959a2/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6061077/Mason-County/Washington/Mason-County-seeks-volunteers-for-TIPCAP-Planning-Advisory-Commission-and-other-citizen-boards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061077-745daab0df0cc4302f323eb76620c045/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157717&Signature=SlpxEudiZ8Zhwj29aGHGweEesG~pAEDssGBIyF-QBOHZyF11ZDH~~1YuhNGbdDcpx5xaTN4P3XKoMYKGBGneVNI4aArA-znz-fMr7QU~xHjdDr~kUptszmO8B7ePEQrCgQdi0aufMNajf8TRRciLH-KRFWuCSEkKwyprkVW0NhzrHTKAOg5zik1mnM2HUsYpcHNct4QhFf8kQDk-ru2-EBc86Pz2YdA5EoShDLUou57HR2F6ozKxR1TftgV9U4GCWzje~UaXxVLfpiNhDXKxdhlQrZkp5Fx2QtQBiySBPbS-6cMSfHQg68dv2licfi6E2hR~2S~Zq~0NzryYO28QkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mason County commissioners on May 13 heard staff requests for volunteers to fill several advisory board vacancies, including seats on TIPCAP (the county's transportation citizens advisory committee), the seven‑member Planning Advisory Commission (PAC), the Board of Equalization and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

Public Works for the county invited applicants to TIPCAP, saying the committee “makes recommendations on the 6 year tip and annual construction plan and other transportation plans” and meets roughly once per month for about two hours to gather community input.

Staff described the PAC as a seven‑member citizen board that advises the Board of County Commissioners on amendments to the comprehensive plan, the shoreline master program, resource ordinances and other development regulations, including rezone recommendations. The PAC typically meets at least once per month on the third Monday but has been meeting more frequently during a comprehensive plan update. Staff said appointed PAC members normally serve four‑year terms. The county announced a PAC at‑large vacancy with a term expiring January 2029 and a District 1 vacancy (Belfair/Allen/Harstine Island area) with a term expiring January 2026.

Staff also said applications are available on the county website or from the commissioners’ office (forms available and a contact number was read during the meeting). The Board of Equalization is seeking both a regular and an alternate member; terms run three years and expire May 31 of the third year. The commission also approved reappointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee with terms through May 31, 2027 during the action agenda.

County staff urged interested residents to attend meetings, view them via Zoom or submit an application online to learn more.","County officials invited residents to apply for openings on the Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Committee (TIPCAP), the Planning Advisory Commission (PAC), Board of Equalization and other advisory bodies; PAC vacancies and term expirations were detailed during the May 13 meeting.",{"_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},6061082,"Commissioners approve safety project, temporary closures and consultant work for Bear Creek realignment",189,1112000,1301000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287474-52ee268b0ed7bff77f0b5be7203959a2&start=1112&end=1301","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287474-52ee268b0ed7bff77f0b5be7203959a2/thumbnail_1112000.jpg","/articles/6061082/Mason-County/Washington/Commissioners-approve-safety-project-temporary-closures-and-consultant-work-for-Bear-Creek-realignment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061082-eb5fce605b55b80bb961c9e961e24e07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157717&Signature=EjnvX--VRsNDUD66~pAnEqkwfusw50M9IthM5FMA5eup5vZG6ahrfNMvH3FRGmMSSBMw2pclk8ZnNI1Cj3h6of-2NgI2FlVjIgBW5VzCpzo~UJKsr8Vf5g0RhcgTPc6UIhVIPa4M93fEl2BUZZLZc2HxLjV-ORroUBdj0OHcyXa8SHS~xNOK8Ab4-Olx4PMpqv3K33yOqRtkA~f3AhBQIev7yYwHSuItHw8ohO5xOAzaC8uTFNehGEeZPFYINUubIU1n38S01z67xPe5RwKb9Rp-senE91W55tSkYvIULAA67enSfqPoagowLtH9s5yNrsGvL2jOUoj0wFcYbzZ7qQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mason County commissioners on May 13 approved multiple Public Works actions: a resolution to advance the CRP 2066 Coqualum Road Safety Enhancement Project, authorization for the county engineer to set bid dates and award the contract, temporary closures for culvert and bridge replacements on Beeville Loop Road and Bear Creek/D'Owato Road, and a consulting agreement with Fortera not to exceed $20,000 to begin amending a conservation easement tied to the Bear Creek/D'Owato Road realignment (CRP 2050).

During the action‑agenda reading, staff described the closures: “Approval of temporary road closure on Beeville Loop Road, milepost 1.41 to 1.69 and 4.98 and Bear CreekD owada Road milepost 6.18 through 7.17 0.43 and 7.94 for culvert and bridge replacement projects occurring between May 1 and 10/30/2025. Each closure will last for up to 14 calendar days and will be published in the Shelton Mason County Journal in accordance with public notice requirements,” a staff member read to the commission.

The commission also read and approved a resolution for CRP 2066 (Coqualum Road Safety Enhancement Project) and authorized the county engineer and chair to sign pertinent documents. The board approved executing a consulting agreement with Fortera not to exceed $20,000 to begin amending the conservation easement for CRP 2050 (Bear Creek/D'Owato Road realignment) and directed staff to proceed with procurement and scheduling tasks related to the projects.

Commissioners did not remove these items for separate discussion and approved the full action agenda by vote. The items include standard public‑notice steps and procurement actions; staff said closures and bid schedules will be published and posted as required.","Mason County authorized a Coqualum Road safety enhancement project, scheduled temporary road closures for culvert and bridge replacements and approved a consulting agreement (not to exceed $20,000) with Fortera to begin amending a conservation easement for the Bear Creek/D'Owato Road realignment project (CRP 2050).",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6061087,"Mason County commissioners approve $450,000 sale of 6.1-acre public-works parcel",70,1722000,1792000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287474-52ee268b0ed7bff77f0b5be7203959a2&start=1722&end=1792","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287474-52ee268b0ed7bff77f0b5be7203959a2/thumbnail_1722000.jpg","/articles/6061087/Mason-County/Washington/Mason-County-commissioners-approve-450000-sale-of-61-acre-public-works-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061087-8682ad8125189a5b6a2b1103ded03809/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157717&Signature=Y0GNocyzwdBVZjdIYlfGeN9RK7RrODLN5zeeRHNBSTKkFb6VI4br8eGz97PlwbWNdjrBmsKmFO0pfkBowjttrj4VhJE8Mo0xkii~Tz~vhyUv5DVoEOXD~bbjMVpj9ArHrV61Mrjca~Up1ZXdvuiaAfjJJsgLlrorZdJYD7QkVdYqwmT1hgoLqcff4uRffKnZgae~kxfHf9i56oOh1APj9y01GX-x0zF17mUIqG9Y2SCujfJ4WPulbA3JD2EF~XIYt8Sf-6pTo~64HYX0LoaE5oybR-letQGkT1-54BrQ5L7Is481GMTDnQ6Dtj~kr2s32opXZtI7xYH3eytCfloChA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mason County Board of Commissioners on May 13 approved the sale of a 6.1-acre county-owned property at 5 Public Works Drive in Shelton to David C. Bailey and/or assigns for $450,000.

County Administrator Mark Neri told the commissioners the county acquired the parcel in a 2005 exchange and had declared it surplus in Resolution 32-19. “We acquired it back in 02/2005 as a property exchange between our Public Works Department and the Mankey Timber Company,” Neri said. He added the county’s appraisal was “right around $400,000,” and the $450,000 offer received was “above our appraised value.”

The motion to approve the sale was moved and seconded during the meeting; the commissioners voted in favor and the motion passed. Neri said the proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the Mason County Road Fund.

Commissioners and staff said the county followed a standard process of appraisal and market offering. One commissioner noted the county had done “extensive research on these properties” and sought an arm’s‑length transaction to achieve “the highest and best use.” There was no public testimony during the hearing.

The sale completes the transaction approved at the public hearing and authorizes staff to finalize the sale documents and transfer proceeds to the county road fund.","The Mason County Board of Commissioners voted May 13 to sell a 6.1-acre county-owned parcel at 5 Public Works Drive in Shelton to David C. Bailey (or assigns) for $450,000; proceeds will go to the Mason County Road Fund.","actionData","errors"]

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