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SHELTON METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Special Meeting
Civic Center & Virtual Platform
November 17, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.
A. Call to Order
• Roll Call
B. Consent Agenda
1. Meeting Minutes
• SMPD Meeting of March 17, 2026 – Amended
• SMPD Meeting of June 16, 2026
• SMPD Meeting of September 15, 2026
C. General Public Comment
D. Business Agenda
None
E. Action Agenda
1. Public Hearing #2 Resolution No. SMPD 44-0926 2027 Preliminary Ad Valorem
Taxes – Presented by Finance Director Teri Schnitzer
2. Public Hearing #2 Resolution No. SMPD 45-0926 2027 Preliminary Budget –
Presented by Finance Director Teri Schnitzer
F. Administration Report
G. Announcement of Next Meeting – December 15, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.
H. Adjourn

2026 Looking Ahead
(Items and dates are subject to change)

Tues. 11/24
6:00 p.m.

Study Session

Tues. 12/1
6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting

Department Reports
• Public Works, Admin (City Manager, City
Clerk, HR/Risk Management, Finance)
Study Agenda
Consent Agenda
• Vouchers/Payroll Warrants/Meeting
Minutes

Packet Items Due:
11/20 @ noon

Packet Items Due:
11/20 @ 5:00 p.m.

Presentations
• Police Department – Swearing Ins
Business Agenda
• Ordinance No. 2047-0926 2027 Master
Fee Schedule
• Resolution No. 1470-1126 Interlocal
Agreement with Mason County for Use of
Jail Facilities
• Resolution No. 1468-1126 Department of
Corrections Reclaimed Water Agreement
• Resolution No.1469-1126 Department of
Corrections Spray Field Lease
• Resolution No. 1471-1126 Design Phase II
Crosstown Trail
Public Hearing
• Ordinance No. 2048-0926 2026 Budget
Supplemental #3
Action Agenda
• Resolution No. 1464-1026 Interlocal
Agreement with Mason County for BackUp Building Plan Review/Inspection
Services
• Resolution No. 1467-1026 LTAC Grant
Recommendations
Tues. 12/8
6:00 p.m.

Study Session

Administration Reports
Department Reports
• Police, Municipal Court, Community
Development, Fire
Study Agenda

Updated 11/10/2026

Packet Items Due:
12/4 @ noon

Tues. 12/15
5:45 p.m.

SMPD Regular
Meeting

Consent Agenda
• Vouchers/Meeting Minutes

Packet Items Due:
12/4 @ 5:00 p.m.

Presentations
Business Agenda
Public Hearing
Action Agenda
Tues. 12/15
6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting

Administration Reports
Consent Agenda
• Vouchers/Payroll Warrants/Meeting
Minutes

Packet Items Due:
12/4 @ 5:00 p.m.

Presentations
Business Agenda
Public Hearing
Action Agenda
• Public Hearing #2 Ordinance No. 20480926 2026 Budget Supplemental #3
• Ordinance No. 2044-0926 Adoption of
Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails
Plan (PROST)
• Ordinance No. 2047-0926 2027 Master
Fee Schedule
• Resolution No. 1470-1126 Interlocal
Agreement with Mason County for Use of
Jail Facilities
• Resolution No. 1468-1126 Department of
Corrections Reclaimed Water Agreement
• Resolution No.1469-1126 Department of
Corrections Spray Field Lease
• Resolution No. 1471-1126 Design Phase II
Crosstown Trail
Tues. 12/22
6:00 p.m.

Study Session

Administration Reports
Department Reports
• Public Works, Admin (City Manager, City
Clerk, HR/Risk Management, Finance)

Packet Items Due:
12/18 @ noon

Study Agenda
Other – TBD
• Flock cameras contract
• Parametrix SCADA work orders for Reclaimed Tank and Angleside Water Project
• Stormwater Code Update and Adoption of 2024 Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western
Washington
Updated 11/10/2026

•

Active Transportation Plan Adoption

Updated 11/10/2026

SHELTON METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Civic Center & Virtual Platform
March 17, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.
BOARDMEMBERS AND PERSONNEL
Boardmembers:
President George Blush
Board Clerk Melissa Stearns
Tom Gilmore
Miguel Gutierrez
Eric Onisko
Lyndsey Sapp
Sharon Schirman

Personnel:
City Manager Mark Ziegler
City Clerk Mary Ricker
Administrative Support Assistant Giselle
Tomich
Parks and Recreation Supervisor
Jordanne Krumpols

CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order: 5:45 p.m.
Roll Call: Administrative Support Assistant Tomich – All Present
Election of Board President and Secretary
President Gutierrez opened the floor for nominations for SMPD President. Boardmember
Gilmore nominated President Gutierrez and Boardmember Schirman Sapp nominated
Boardmember Blush. All Boardmembers were asked to state their vote by voice. Majority votes
were voiced for Boardmember Blush. Boardmember Blush was selected as SMPD
President.
President Blush opened the floor for nominations for Board Clerk. President Blush nominated
Boardmember Stearns and Boardmember Gilmore nominated Boardmember Gutierrez. All
Boardmembers were asked to state their vote by voice. Majority of votes were for Boardmember
Stearns. Boardmember Stearns was selected as SMPD Board Clerk.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. EFT payment number 1886 in the amount of $5,000.00
2. Voucher payment number 115025 in the amount of $96,796.08
3. Meeting Minutes
• SMPD Meeting September 16, 2025
• SMPD Special Meeting November 18, 2025
A motion was made by Boardmember Onisko and seconded by Boardmember Gilmore to
approve the consent agenda as read. Passed.

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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
In-Person:
Zoom:
None
None
BUSINESS AGENDA
None
ACTION AGENDA
None
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Parks and Recreation Supervisor Krumpols presented the administration report:
• Recreation programs have finished their winter season and kicked off the spring season.
• Empty Bowls happening now
• Planning summer co-ed softball
• Updating interlocal agreements
• Parks survey is open until March 31, 2026
• In-person open house for crosstown trail will be held on May 11, 2026
• In April, the City will go over PROST plan and scope of work
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING
June 16, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

_________________________________
Board President George Blush

_________________________________
City Clerk Mary Ricker

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SHELTON METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Civic Center & Virtual Platform
June 16, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.
BOARDMEMBERS AND PERSONNEL
Boardmembers:
President George Blush
Board Clerk Melissa Stearns
Tom Gilmore
Miguel Gutierrez
Sharon Schirman
Eric Onisko
Lyndsey Sapp (Via Zoom)

Personnel:
City Manager Mark Ziegler
City Clerk Mary Ricker
Parks and Recreation Supervisor
Jordanne Krumpols

CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order: 5:45 p.m.
Roll Call: City Clerk Ricker – All Present
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Voucher payment number 115375 in the amount of $172,491.27
2. Meeting Minutes
• Meeting of March 17, 2026
A motion was made by Boardmember Gutierrez and seconded by Boardmember Schirman to
approve the consent agenda as read. Passed.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
In-Person:
Zoom:
None
None
BUSINESS AGENDA
None
ACTION AGENDA
None

ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Parks and Recreation Supervisor Krumpols presented the administration report.
• Field Day in July at Kneeland Park
• MITP starts in July
• Crosstown Trail – 60% design done
• Spring programs – New Yoga in the Park
• Spring pickleball season has finished
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING
September 15, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

_________________________________
Board President George Blush

_________________________________
City Clerk Mary Ricker

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SHELTON METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Civic Center & Virtual Platform
September 15, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.
BOARDMEMBERS AND PERSONNEL
Boardmembers:
President George Blush
Tom Gilmore
Miguel Gutierrez
Kenneth Mobley
Sharon Schirman
Eric Onisko
Lyndsey Sapp

Personnel:
City Manager Mark Ziegler
City Clerk Mary Ricker
Parks and Recreation Supervisor
Jordanne Krumpols

CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order: 5:45 p.m.
Roll Call: City Clerk Ricker – All Present
ELECTION OF NEW BOARD CLERK
President Blush opened nominations for Board Clerk. Boardmember Onisko nominated
Boardmember Mobley as the new Board Clerk. With no further nominations, Boardmember
Mobley was selected to serve as the new Board Clerk. Passed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Voucher payment number 115887 in the amount of $155,509.00
A motion was made by Boardmember Onisko and seconded by Boardmember Schirman to
approve the consent agenda as published. Passed.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
In-Person:
Zoom:
None
None
BUSINESS AGENDA
None
ACTION AGENDA
None

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ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Parks and Recreation Supervisor Krumpols presented the administration report.
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) – Impact fee presentation
• Summer season wrapped up – thank you to all Movies in the Park sponsors
• Fall session starting – new yoga session, conflict resolution class, women’s volleyball,
co-ed volleyball
• Crosstown trail – 90% design done
• Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan going through SEPA process
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING
December 15, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

_________________________________
Board President George Blush

_________________________________
City Clerk Mary Ricker

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SHELTON METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
BOARD BRIEFING REQUEST
(Agenda Item E1)
Touch Date:
Brief Date:
Action Date:

10/12/2026
11/03/2026
11/17/2026

Department:

Finance

Presented By: Teri Schnitzer, Finance Director

APPROVED FOR BOARD PACKET:
ROUTE TO:

REVIEWED:

Dept. Head
Finance Director

10/12/2026

Action Requested:
PROGRAM/PROJECT TITLE:
2027 SMPD Ad Valorem Taxes

Ordinance

ATTACHMENTS:
- Resolution No. SMPD 44-0926

Resolution
Motion

Attorney
City Clerk

10/23/2026

City Manager

10/23/2026

Other

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM/PROJECT AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A resolution to set the SMPD regular levy for collection in 2027. This resolution will levy the statutory maximum
ad valorem tax by increasing levy collections by 1% from the highest lawful levy amount plus new construction
and State assessed property which are legally allowed add-ons beyond the 1% statutory regulation.
Property tax collections are allowed to increase by the lower of 1% or the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD). The IPD,
or rate of inflation, for calculating the increase on 2027 property tax collections is 3.876%, higher than the
statutory limit of 1%. Therefore, there is no need for an additional resolution of substantial need.
The total collections for 2027 are, with estimates for legally allowed add-ons in addition to the 1% statutory limit
is $647,607.90, an increase of $7,487.49 or 1.17% from 2026 collections.
BUDGET/FISCAL INFORMATION:
The revenue collected from the property tax levy will fund park and recreation operations in 2027.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:
Information is available from the City Clerk.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/MOTION:
“I move to adopt Resolution No. SMPD 44-0926 as written.”

SMPD Briefing Form

Revised 12/06/19

RESOLUTION NO. SMPD 44-0926
A RESOLUTION OF THE SHELTON METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF
SHELTON, WASHINGTON SETTING THE AMOUNT OF THE ANNUAL AD VALOREM
TAXES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027

WHEREAS, the Board of the Shelton Metropolitan Park District held properly noticed public
hearings on November 3, 2026 and November 17, 2026 to consider the revenues and expenses for
the 2027 budget year; and
WHEREAS, the Board of the Shelton Metropolitan Park District held a properly noticed public
hearing on November 3, 2026 and November 18, 2026 to consider the Shelton Metropolitan Park
District’s Ad Valorem (Property) taxes for the 2027 calendar year, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120;
and
WHEREAS, the Shelton Metropolitan Park District’s highest lawful regular levy amount from
the previous year was $640,120.41; and
WHEREAS, the population of this district is more than 10,000; and
WHEREAS, the Board, after duly considering all relevant evidence and testimony presented,
determined that the District requires a regular levy in the amount of $647,607.90, which includes
an increase in property tax revenue from the previous year, and amounts resulting from the addition
of new construction and improvements to property and any increase in the value of state-assessed
property, and amounts authorized by law as a result of any annexations that have occurred and
refunds made, in order to discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the District and in its
best interests; and
WHEREAS, the Board, after careful deliberation on the 2027 Budget, has approved a Resolution
to collect the full 1% increase on the highest lawful levy,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of the Shelton Metropolitan Park District of Shelton,
Washington, resolves as follows:
Section 1.
A levy is authorized to be collected in 2027, with an increase in the District’s 2026 regular levy
for collections in 2027 resulting in a dollar amount increase of $7,487.49 or 1.16970% from the
previous year’s regular levy. By law, the levy will be used for the purpose of paying the general
expenses of the City of Shelton’s Parks and Recreation activities, including capital expenditures,
less earned revenue and is calculated:

2026 Highest Lawful Levy
2026 Regular Levy

Assessor
Proposed
$ 640,120.41 $ 640,120.41
$ 640,120.41 $ 640,120.41

2027 Limit Factor of 1% on Highest Lawful Levy
Dollar Increase from 2026 Regular Levy
Percent Increase from 2026 Regular Levy

$ 646,521.61 $ 646,521.61
$ 6,401.20 $ 6,401.20
1.00000%
1.00000%

Legally allowed add-ons in addition to the 1% statutory limit
New Construction
Estimated State Assessed Property

$
$

2027 Regular Property Tax
Dollar Increase Including add-ons
Percent Increase Including add-ons

$ 647,607.90 $ 647,607.90
$ 7,487.49 $ 7,487.49
1.16970%
1.16970%

668.14 $
418.15 $

668.14
418.15

This Resolution reserves unutilized levy capacity including any add-ons such as changes to new
construction or state utilities, refunds, and any changes resulting from the Mason County
Assessor’s Office finalization of the 2027 levy amounts provided to the City of Shelton on behalf
of the Shelton Metropolitan Park District.
Section 2.
Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution is
declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or
effectiveness of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Introduced and passed by the Board of the Shelton Metropolitan Park District on this 17th day of
November 2026.
Shelton Metropolitan Park District:

President Blush

Board Clerk Mobley
ATTEST:

City Clerk Ricker

SHELTON METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
BOARD BRIEFING REQUEST
(Agenda Item E2)
Touch Date:
Brief Date:
Action Date:

10/12/2026
11/03/2026
11/17/2026

Department:

Finance

Presented By: Teri Schnitzer, Finance Director

APPROVED FOR BOARD PACKET:
ROUTE TO:

REVIEWED:

Dept. Head
Finance Director

10/12/26

Action Requested:
PROGRAM/PROJECT TITLE:
2027 SMPD Proposed Budget

Ordinance

ATTACHMENTS:
- Resolution No. SMPD 45-0926

Resolution
Motion

Attorney
City Clerk

10/23/26

City Manager

10/23/26

Other

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM/PROJECT AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Resolution presented to adopt the Shelton Metropolitan Parks District budget for 2027. The budget will pay for
Parks and Recreation expenses of the City of Shelton Parks and Recreation divisions as well as budgeted
capital costs for Parks.
The SMPD appropriation budget totals $708,850 and includes $30,000 to support a parks impact fee study.
The expenditures are supported by $658,227 in revenue, which includes a statutory 1% increase on the
highest lawful property tax levy. The 2027 budget assumes a use of fund balance in the amount of $50,623 in
order to provide resources for the budgeted expenditures.
ANALYSIS/OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES:
The proposed budget continues recreation and parks services at current levels.
BUDGET/FISCAL INFORMATION:
The 2027 budget includes a slight increase for costs in supplies and services to be absorbed and remain
overall, within budget.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:
Information is available from the City Clerk.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/MOTION:
“I move to adopt Resolution No. SMPD 45-0926 as written”

SMPD Briefing Form

Revised 12/06/19

RESOLUTION NO. SMPD 45-0926
A RESOLUTION OF THE SHELTON METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027
WHEREAS, the Board of the Shelton Metropolitan Park District has met to discuss
anticipated revenues and expenses for the year 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer of the Shelton Metropolitan Park District
completed and placed on file with the Shelton City Clerk a proposed budget for the year
ending December 31, 2027.
WHEREAS, a notice was published that the Board of the Metropolitan Park District would
meet on the 3rd day of November 2026 and 17th of November 2026 for the purpose of holding
a public hearing on the District’s 2027 budget.
WHEREAS, notice was published that the Park District Board would meet on November 3rd
2026 and November 17th, 2026, to adopt a budget for the year ending December 31, 2027, and
giving the public an opportunity to be heard upon said budget; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of the Shelton Metropolitan
Park District: that an expenditure appropriation of seven hundred eight thousand eight
hundred fifty dollars ($708,850), as summarized below, is hereby adopted for the year ending
December 31, 2027.
2027 Budget
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance

$ 139,306

Total Estimated Revenues
Ad Valorem Property Taxes (Regular Levy)
Investment and Interest Earnings
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES

$ 655,227
3,000
$ 658,227

Total Estimated Expenditures
Parks and Recreation Services
Parks Impact Fee Study
Reclassification of existing position
Audit costs
Insurance
Less: Estimated Recreation Program Fees & Other Revenue
TOTAL AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES

$698,300
30,000
4,000
5,000
5,550
(34,000)
$ 708,850

In(De)crease in Fund Balance

$ (50,623)

Estimated Available Ending Fund Balance $

88,683

INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Board of the Shelton Metropolitan Park District
on this 17th day of November 2026.
Shelton Metropolitan Park District:

President Blush

Board Clerk Mobley
ATTEST:

City Clerk Ricker