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Board grants Pioneer Service Company a five‑year nonexclusive water franchise
Summary
The Board approved a resolution granting Pioneer Service Company a nonexclusive five-year franchise to operate and maintain a small water distribution system in county rights-of-way (Madrona Beach Road and Shaker Church Road). No public testimony was offered at the hearing and both motions passed unanimously.
Thurston County Public Works presented a franchise application from Pioneer Service Company to operate and maintain a water distribution system serving roughly 50 connections within county right-of-way along Madrona Beach Road and Shaker Church Road. The application required a public hearing under state law. No members of the public provided testimony during the hearing.
Public Works explained that franchise terms are being updated statewide and that the county is temporarily reducing franchise terms from 10 to 5 years pending a comprehensive update of contract language. Commissioners requested clarification and staff confirmed the 5‑year term was part of the motion.
The board moved to accept the application and then approved a resolution granting the nonexclusive franchise for a five‑year term; both motions passed unanimously.
The franchise allows Pioneer Service Company to operate within the county right-of-way subject to county standards and future permit conditions.
