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Our Commission meetings are live streamed at Mason Web TV and we will accept public comment via email – msmith@masoncountywa.gov; or mail to Commissioners Office, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584; or call 360-427-9670 ext. 419. If you need to listen to the Commission meeting via your telephone, please provide your telephone number to the Commissioners’ office no later than 4 p.m. the Friday before the meeting.

Commission Meeting Schedule

Week of March 27th, 2023 - Briefing Meeting Agenda
Week of March 27th, 2023 - Briefing Meeting Packet

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March 28th, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda
March 28th, 2023 - Regular Meeting Packet

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March 28th, 2023 - Board of Health - Agenda
March 28th, 2023 - Board of Health - Packet - Zoom Link

3/20/2023 - New RFP - 2023 Homeless Response - Welcome to Mason County’s consolidated application for funding to help support programs that work within the Homeless Crisis Response System. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) contains the information and identifies the forms needed to prepare a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) and Homeless Response Grant Program (Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (ESSHB) 2163) funds administered by Mason County. The Treatment Sales Tax (RCW 82.14.460) contributes rental assistance to persons in a coordinated treatment program according to the RCW. Mason County is responsible for contracting and compliance activities related to these homeless housing funds. The deadline for submitting applications to Mason County Public Health and Human Services is April 21, by 4 pm
3/14/2023 - News Release - 2023 Days of Caring - Free Dump Vouchers Beginning March 15, free dump vouchers will be available at United Way of Mason County and Youth Connection of Belfair on a first come, first serve basis. To receive a voucher, you must fill out the required paperwork, have a valid ID, and proof of a Mason County address. Vouchers will cover up to 1,000 pounds of household garbage and must be used by June 30, 2023. Vouchers are redeemable at the Mason County Landfill located at 501 E Eells Hill Road in Shelton.
-United Way of Mason County Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 790 E Johns Prairie Road Shelton, WA 98584 (300 vouchers available)
-Youth Connection of Belfair Monday – Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 23299 NE Highway 3 Belfair, WA 98528 (150 vouchers available)
3/13/2023 - New RFP - Concession Stands - Mason County Parks and Trails Department is requesting proposals for the furnishing of all staffing and equipment necessary to provide food concessions on a competitive level at Mason County Recreation Area for spring/summer of 2023. The food concession contract will be issued for the spring/summer of 2023, with an option at County’s sole discretion, to extend this contract for up to three additional years. The concession operator and Mason County will review the concession arrangement annually, determining if the option will be exercised.The County's needs are outlined in a Request for Proposal (RFP), available upon request, beginning immediately. Deadline for submittal of RFP's is Noon, April 4, 2023.

3/08/2023 - New RFQ - Bridge Replacement Design Services - Mason County is soliciting qualifications from competitive experienced Consultants to provide design services for the Toonerville bridge replacement project. QUALIFICATIONS will be received for the BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONSULTANT DESIGN SERVICES until 4:00pm, Friday, April 7, 2023. Submittals received after the specified opening time will not be accepted.
3/03/2023 - News Release - Planning Advisory Commission Vacancy - Mason County is seeking a motivated and engaged individual to serve as a volunteer member of the Planning Advisory Commission. This Commission plays a crucial role this year and next in updating the County’s Comprehensive Plan, which outlines the vision and goals for the County’s future growth and development. There is one open seat represented as either Commissioner District 2 or 3 (Shelton, Union, Hoodsport, Matlock, Lilliwaup, Kamilche area).
3/03/2023 - News Release - Shoreline Master Program User Guide - Community input is needed in developing a Shoreline Master Program (SMP) User Guide to better convey regulatory provisions, mitigation requirements, and development allowances within shoreline jurisdiction. Shoreline jurisdiction roughly includes areas 200 feet landward and in-water marine shorelines, lakes 20 acres or greater, rivers of a certain size and associated wetlands. This guide will be made available as an interactive online website on the County Community Development webpage.
3/03/2023 - News Release - Historical Building, Structure, or Place Plaque Program - The Mason County Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce launch of the Historical Building, Structure, or Place Plaque Program to acknowledge the historical value of buildings, structures, or places that should be considered historically important, possess unique architectural or other characteristics, are associated with important events.
1/30/2023 - News Release - 2023 Tax Roll Completion - Pursuant to RCW 84.56.020, I, Elisabeth (Lisa) Frazier, Mason County Treasurer, hereby certify that the 2023 tax roll has been completed and is ready for collection beginning Saturday, January 28 th, 2023.

Please note that 2023 tax statements are tentatively scheduled to be mailed on or about the week of February 20th, 2022.
01/23/2023 - New RFP - Fiber Optic Upgrade - Sealed bids will be received by Mason County until 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the office of the Mason County Commissioners,411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584 for the Mason County Downtown Campus Fiber Optic Upgrade in Shelton, WA.

Bids must be in a sealed, properly addressed envelope with the name of the Bidder and “Fiber Optic Upgrade Bid” plainly written on the outside of the envelope, delivered prior to the scheduled time and date stated in the Invitation to Bid. County offices are not open for special mail or other delivery on weekends and County holidays.

Bids shall be addressed to Mason County Central Services/Information Technology, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584. Proposals will be publicly opened in the Commission Chambers and read aloud following bid closing.
01/03/2023 - New -Interested in helping shape the Mason County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update? Take our short survey.
01/03/2023 - New - Submit Storm Damage here -Mason County Emergency Management is collecting information from residents and businesses on damages, including losses, suffered during the recent winter storm. This information will be used to support our request for aid from Washington State and the Federal Government. At this point there is no guarantee that we will receive aid.
12/22/2022 - News Releases - 2023 Utility System Rate Increase for North Bay/Case Inlet, Rustlewood, Beards Cove, and Belfair Per Mason County Resolution no. 2022-092, all water and sewer rates and fees at Mason County-owned and operated North Bay/Case Inlet, Rustlewood, Beards Cove, and Belfair utility systems will increase by 5% for the 2023 calendar year. This increase applies to monthly service rates to cover the annual cost increase for operation and maintenance of the above referenced water and sewer utility systems.
12/22/2022 - News Releases - Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board Openings The Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board is seeking applicants to fill four positions. This Board consists of five voting members who serve four-year terms. At least three voting members must be engaged in primary production of agricultural products such as livestock, crops, shellfish, timber, or Christmas trees. The vacancies are in District, 1, 3, 4, and 5.
12/22/2022 - News Releases - Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council Openings Mason County is seeking applicants to serve on the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. This Council is a local governmental agency that provides home and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities to help them remain living in their own homes. Members serve a two-year term and meet the first Wednesday of the month.
12/15/2022 - New - Belfair Bypass/Freight Corridor Update - The Department of Transportation (DOT) has been working on the freight corridor project for years that will be a great benefit to Belfair - a new freight corridor through the area intended to ease traffic on the main route through the area. DOT expects construction to begin in 2026, with the road opening in 2028.
12/02/2022 - News Release - MASON COUNTY TO UPDATE THE MASON COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN- Mason County, its jurisdictions, and special purpose districts are embarking on a planning process to prepare for impacts of natural disasters. Responding to federal mandates in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390), Mason County Division of Emergency Management will update its 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan to enhance resilience throughout the County. Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Frequently Asked Questions
10/25/2022 - News Releases - Park Host Needed for Sandhill Park The Mason County Parks and Trails department is recruiting an on-site Park Host/Caretaker for Sandhill Park. A successful candidate must provide their own RV. The County will provide water, power, and septic at no charge. Caretakers are responsible for opening and closing the park, site security, customer service, cleaning restrooms, and light maintenance duties in return for utilities. There is no salary or pay associated with this opportunity. Sandhill Park is located at 1000 Sandhill Road in Belfair and has seven baseball fields and restrooms. Caretakers need to be present in the evenings Monday-Friday and all day on weekends year-round.

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