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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM080910 ~~ S.O~rn~ ~/"'.~~.. N, o6;c~ ~ !4.( _~ \~1\Jl ieI(. \~ ~~! \!\~,~_/O~/ <s>lfIN(j:/ District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District 1'\0. 3 Commissioner: John Austin County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk oftbe Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of August 9, 2010 Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner John Austin. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in attendance at the meeting: A citizen stated that he opposes the proposed wording of the ballot title for the sales tax increase for criminal justice purposes; another citizen stated that he feels speaking to the Board is an exercise in futility and has abandoned any hope of influencing the Board's position on issues; a citizen stated that he appreciates the efforts of the Commissioners in trying to increase revenues to maintain the services that this County continues to provide; another citizen said that he is disappointed that the Board members acting as the Transit Board did not approve a tax increase for Transit on tbe ballot in November and the needs of the people wbo use Transit services should be addressed and he asked that they reconsider; another citizen stated that he has 5 years experience with knowing what is wrong in Jefferson County and the problem is in the County's Land Use Code and he believes the philosophy of the County can changc in an instant; another citizen stated that he warned the Board about the deficit that is being experienced by the County and a sales tax increase is not going to pass; another person noted that the Board supported the addition of several hundred acres to the Olympic National Park which took those acres offthe tax rolls and he questioned the wisdom of increasing the size of the Olympic Kational Park by 10% when the Park Service doesn't have enough money to operate what they have and he admonished the Board to not take property off the tax rolls; a man stated that he's been coming before the Board for a year and a half talking about economic dcvelopment and thc Board is not listening; there are some very big problems coming up and most people go out of the area to shop; the Board refuses to allow businesses to expand and he askcd that the Board members resign; and another person stated that he asked the Board to support Kittitas County on the State water code. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved and Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion to approve all of the items on the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried by a unanimous votc. I. RESOL UTION NO. 29-10: Rejecting a Proposal by Day Wireless Dated July 2, 20 I 0 and Authorizing Jeff Com to Reissuc a Request for Proposals, for Procurcment and Installation ofVHF and UHF Simulcast Radio System Improvements Version Two (2) 2. AGREEMENT re: 4-H Stewardship Program; In the Amount of $66,365.00; Jefferson County WSU Extension; l.'SDA Forest Service, Olympic National Forest 3. AGREEMENT NO. GI000400, Amendment No.1 re: Coordinated Prevention Grant for Operations and Maintenance Cost for the Moderate Risk Waste Facility; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Department of Ecology Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 9, 2010 /:::;-'~ "~/;"~" 1;1 \:'-., I' ..: \~~S?~/ 4, AGREEME:'-lT re: Solid Waste Management Facility Boundary Fencing Project (Debris Removal); In the Amount of $42,220,04: Jetferson County Public Works; Doug Reeves, Reeves Excavating & Land Clearing 5. AGREEMENT re: Providc 2010-2011 Technical Services for Millennium Telephone Maintenance for Castle Hill Facilities; In the Amount of $1 0,694,53; Jefferson County Central Scrvices; Stargate Technologies, Inc, 6. AGREEMENT re: Provide 2010-2011 Technical Services for Millennium Telephone Maintenancc for Sheritl's Office Facilities; In the Amount of $12,547, 19; Jefferson County Central Scrvices; Stargatc Technologies, Inc. 7. AGREEMENT re: Providc 2010-2011 Technical Services for Millennium Telcphone Maintenance for Courthouse Facilitics; In the Amount of$17,314.95; Jefferson County Central Services; Stargatc Technologies, Inc. 8. AGREEMENT NO. CI100XXX re: Waste Tire Collcction and Recycling; In the Amount of $10,350.00; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology 9. AGREEMENT re: Protect and Restore the Puget Sound; In the Amount of $300,000.00; Jefferson County Public Health; US Environmental Protection Agency 10. AGREEMENT re: Provide Medical Transcription Services for Nurse Practitioners: In the Amount of$1,500.00; Jefferson County Public Health; Brie Guticrrez 11. AGREEMENT re: Provide Enhanced Mental Health Intervention and Treatment Services for Children or Youth Grades 6-12 who Identify with Mental Health Issues; In the Amount of $57,750.00; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Mcntal Health Services Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes of July 26,2010, July 28, 2010 special meeting, and thc August 2, 2010 meetings as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator reportcd on the following items: Commissioner Austin reported that thc Advisory Committee for the Mental Health Sales Tax reviewed the projects submitted for funding and approved distribution of those funds; He attended a meeting of the Forcst Service in Quileene about the uscs of the Federal Park facilities; and thc County Fair starts Friday. Commissioner Sullivan noted that there are several areas in the County budget where a small amount of funding is givcn to a community partnership to help provide services. Philip Morlev. County Administrator said that the RCW was changed over the past sevcral years and specifically RCW 82.14.450 was amended so that under subsection 5 it says that 1/3 of all monies received must be used for Criminal Justice and Fire Protcction services so the current ballot title is correct. The County shares the goal of economic development and clearly the State and Country are facing economic problems that the County has no control over. There are a numbcr of things that the County is trying to do to grow the local economy. Commissioner Johnson said that it is unfortunate that economic development in the County is suffering; He also reported that there was a joint meeting bctwccn the Clallam and Jefferson County Marine Resource Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 9, 2010 .~~ ::~~~b) Committees. He then noted that there will be a "Thank You" celebration for Rich Stapf for aJ I his work on the ~1emorial Field irrigation system. Interview Person Interested in Serving on the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee; Frances Rawski: After interviewing Frances Rawski, Commissioner Austin moved to appoint her to the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee to represent Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. County Administrator Philip Morley introduced the new Jeff Com Director Janet Silvus who thcn reviewed her background and experience for the Board. HEARING re: Second Quarter 2010 Budget Appropriations/Extensions: Anne Sears, Budget Analyst, gave an overview ofthe requests received. General Fund requests were received from the Auditor's Office - Elections Division due to a grant for the "Help America Vote Act" and Superior Court for the extraordinary Pierce trial costs. Other Fund requests include the Drug Fund which the Prosecuting Attorney manages; Cooperative Extension due to a grant; the REET Technology Fund for a grant trom the State; the Sheriff s Drug Investigation Fund which is trom the fund balance to be used at the Sheriffs discretion; and the Public Works Special Projects Fund for a grant for the Resource Conservation Manager project. The Chair opened the public hearing. Donna Eldridge. County Auditor, noted that the "Help American Vote" grant was originally to be done as an expenditure reimbursement and then changed to the grant. It was changed after the budget was completed and now once the monies are expended they will bill the grant. Joe D'Amico made a statement about issues other than the subject matter of the hearing. Tom Thiersch stated that in December of 2009 Mr. Morley said that there would be no more budget extensions. Most ofthe money is accounted for but the $35,000 for the Resource Conservation Manager position and it isn't needed if the County would just listen to the ideas trom the people of the County about ways to save money. The County needs to save money wherever it can. Craig Durgan stated that the COlillty has a financial crisis that won't get better for a couple more years and then talked about the County proposal to raise the sales tax. Mike Belenski asked how much of this money has already been spent before this hearing and why the Board is going through the public process? lIe made it clear that he is going to look into this further and if someone has spent money before it has been approved he will make a claim against their public bond. Page 3 Commissioners 'vleeting Minutes: Week of August 9, 2010 /;?:~z>, i;{.MI, \'! \ 'f;- ; ,I 'ci2ci Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed budget appropriations/extensions, the Chairman elosed the public hearing. Philip Morley explained for Mr. Belenski about the expenditure for fixing the fence at the Gateway Visitor Center during the 4th quarter of2009. The issue was whether a transfer would be made to cover this cost, but if the transfer is not made there are funds in the Capital Facilities budget to cover this expense. He also explained regarding the question of what fuuds have already been expended before this hearing, that the Superior Court expenditures on the Pierce trial have been made and this extension will make that department whole again. Donna Eldridge, Auditor. explained that her office audits all budgets so that departments don't go over budget. The Board could say "no" to an appropriation request and then that Department Head would have to figure out how to cover that expense within their budget. Chairman Sullivan added that the Resource Conservation Manager is a position that has higher skills and it has been approved in many other entities where money was saved. Commissioner Austin moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 30-10 the budget appropriations/extensions as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. He then noted that the roundabouts and the Maritime Center are City projects and the County has nothing to do with them. The Chair called for a vote on the motion. The vote to approve the motion was unanimous. Discussion and Possible Approval re: Proposed Ordinance Amending Unified Development Code JCC 18.22 to Allow Underground Storage Tanks in Critical Aquafer Recharge Areas (CANA): David Wayne Johnson, Associate Planner; Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager, and Al Sealf~ Department of Community Development Director, were present. David Wayne Johnson explained that this is to V\Tap up the process that was started by QFC to change the Unified Development Code to allow undergrouud storage tanks in Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (CARA). The process started in late 2009 and went to the Planning Commission and they determined that it should be approved. The Code was changed to reflect that action. The Board reviewed this last month and directed that an ordinance be drafted for adoption. The draft ordinance is what is before the Board today. It has been reviewed by legal counsel and it covers all the necessary elements to make the final Code amendment official. The final step now is for the Board to review the draft ordinance and add any final findings and conclusions if necessary. Chair Sullivan asked if this ordinance will change the Code for the whole County" David Wayne Johnson answered that it does change the Code for the whole County and the Planning Commission was well aware of that. The protection standards proposed arc more than adequate and go beyond the State standards. Al Scalf advised that by adoption of this ordinance it requires a public notice of adoption of a legislative action which is published in the Leader and opens up a 60 day appeal period. Commissioner Austin commended the Department of Community Development and the Planning Commission for doing the research required. He then moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 04-0809-10. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. He asked how someone would know if a storage tank is leaking? David Wayne Johnson explained that this issue came up at the Planning Commission meeting and the tanks have electronic detectors built into the structure and a system that warn if there is a leak. Commissioner Austin commended the management ofQFC for their patience in recognition that it takes Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 9,2010 :~~::\~.! \ t!::i::.~/ 'is y awhile to make sure that we are protecting the public and at the same time encouraging economic development. Thc Chair called for a vote on the question. The motion carried by a unanimous votc. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution: Calling for an Election on the Levy of a County Special Purpose and Use Taxfor Public Safety, Youth and Senior Services, Community Services and Basic Government Public Services: County Administrator Philip Morley reportcd that thc Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney has reviewed this updated resolution with wording changes in the ballot title. This draft resolution, if approved, calls for an election on levying a local sales and usc tax for the purposes noted in the title. In order to reduce expenditures to match revenues in 2011,2012 and beyond, significant cuts will be necessary to public services and programs that the County provides its' citizens. The essential question before the Commissioners today is should the citizens bave an opportunity to preserve some of those services that essentially are on the cutting block by providing additional funds? He then reviewed the background on government taxing and budget projection figures that were originally presented last week. The recession that we're currently trying to muddle our way out of began in 2007 and the bottom fell out of financial markets in the fourth quartcr of 2008 and really accelerated the deeline of our national and world economy. In 2009 and 2010 County departments have workcd together to reduce the status quo Gcneral Fund budget by roughly $1.3 million worth of cuts or substitutions in that period of time. When cuts were made for 2010 it was hoped that no further cuts would be required in 2011 if the economy started to turn around and even then it was anticipated that by 2012 the County would be facing $800,000 of cuts or new revenues in order to balance the budget. To date thc sales tax and investment revenuc have underperlormed what was budgeted. This has moved the deficit anticipated in 2012 to next year. Currcnt projections are showing the economic recovery to be further attenuated. The slopc ofrecovery of our national cconomy as well as our Statc economy is more gradual than it was projected a year ago. Philip Morley continued by noting that the effects of this reccssion are lasting longer. The County has been responding in many ways. Economic Developmcnt has been made a priority bccause everyone agrees that a healthy economy helps everyone and is essential. The County is doing joint economic development planning with the City and the Port (24 light industrial acres have been added to the airport; the Hadlock wastewater system is a continuing project; and the broadband initiative.) He then reviewed the newly adopted 2010 strategic plan. In July a budget update was presented to the Board which shows a $900,000 budget gap between expenditures and revenues next year and growing every year thereafter. Budget goals and objectives have been adopted and the County will, no matter what happens with the resolution beforc you today, adopt a balance budget in 2011. Part of the budget objectives adopted are a wage freeze at 2010 rates for Elected Official (whenever allowed) and non-union staff throughout the County and negotiations are underway with the 2 unions to contain future increases in labor costs as well. There still remains a significant budget gap, even if there is success with the negotiations with the bargaining units. Existing programs and levels of serviec will need to be reduced to balance the budget. He then reviewed future budgct projections. At this point the County is forced to be looking at downsizing County government to match available revenues. With the cuts that have bccn made in the last 2 years, new cuts will significantly effect important public programs and levels of service to all departments that receive funds from the General Fund. Page 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 9, 2010 Ifj=~, I'C',," ';:"1 \~~/ The sales and use tax is authorized by RCW 82.14.450 which was amended the last legislative session. 1t authorizes up to 0.3 of a percent. Significantly, because it's sales tax, that means that visitors who spend their money in Jeflerson County would pay it. Under the law the total revenue would be split 60% to the County and 40% to any City (in Jefferson County that is the City of Port Townsend) which translates into roughly $637,000 per year to fund JeiIerson County Services and approximately $425,000 per year to fund City services. Under the law at least 1/3 ofthe revenue must be used for public safety (eriminaljustice and fire protection.) if approved in November it would be implemented under the laws of the State Department of Revenue and would go into effect April 1, 2011 which means that the State would actually pass revenue onto the County and the City starting in June of 20 11. Chairman Sullivan added that the law just changed this year to allow the County and City to spend this on protecting important programs instead of only using it for new programs and services. One thing that legislators ask when Counties have lobbied for new financing tools for local government is are we using the tools that are currently in place') The County has had good reasons not to use this tool until they changed it. Last week the Board directed the County i\dministrator to continue to work with the Elected Ollieials and Department Heads to identify key programs and services that would be put in line to be saved from cuts through this sales and use tax; to continue to firm up arrangements with the City about how some of the City's portion of the sales tax might be used to benefit the citizens of the City and of the County; and to prepare a resolution for the ballot measure for today and to include a specific list in the resolution of County programs and services that would be targeted so that citizens can be sure of what programs and services being voted upon. He reviewed how the City intends to use some of their portion of these funds. The Council will be taking a vote this evening on whether to support placing this question before the voters and to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations with the County on dedicating half of the City's share for a period of 6 years to put toward maintaining a couple of key facilities and services that are County O\vned within the City. One is to maintain Memorial Field and pay for it's operation; two is to re-open and maintain the Recreation Center as wcll as fund or match grants to make capital improvements to these facilities. Tfthe City were to dedicate these funds to those facilities the County is still putting money into both of those facilities and ifthe County is able to rcplace that \'\1ith some the City sales tax that would free up some dollars for the rest of the County Parks and Recreation system. Tn having the 6 ycar arrangement the County would commit to work with the City to identiiy and coordinate finding long term and sustainable funding for Parks and Recreation programs throughout the County. Of the City's share the other half would be eligible for City services and 1/3 of the total would have to go for public safety (criminal justice and fire protection.) SheriiT Hernandez then reviewed how this funding would impact public safety programs in the County and how the lack of adequate funding has impacted the Departmcnt for a numbcr of years. They have lost 6 positions since 2008 due to this current economic downturn. The SheriiI's Office is currently in a position now due to cuts in the past, where they are looking at reducing services. Citizens need to be aware of the situation for the County and that this is a reality. The cuts have already bcen made and we're in a situation where we're asking them for thcir help. Chairman Sullivan added that the Sheriffs Ofticc has maximized thc use of volunteers where appropriate. Sheriff Hernandcz explained further that the total hours donated to the various divisions of the Sheriffs Office alone, not Animal Serviecs, is roughly valued at $70,000 per Page 6 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 9, 20 I 0 i~~'-=Q~\ "iIJ ',C, \,,~') .~/ yeaL Again as the economy continues in the current state the Sheriff s Office is looking at reducing services yet again and he's already maximized the volunteer effort and continues to ask for assistance from the community, He's joined with other agencies, such as Mason, Clallam and Kitsap Counties, to see what services can be shared regionally to do Memorandums oflinderstanding to assist each otheL This is a diflicult situation, but we hope in the worst of times to see the best of people. Philip Morley added that the Sheriffs Office has made the stafjjng reductions asked of them over the last two years and has responded admirably to try to retain public safety at the same time, but even with the cuts that have been made by the SherifI's Office and other departments, public safety still has modestly grm'm over this period of time so that it is now 58% of the General Fund budget In looking at the 2011 gap between revenues and expenditures of$900,000 public safety regrettably, but necessarily is part of that picture, What that means is without additional funding from the citizens additional cuts that significantly effect the operation of the Sherifrs Office as well as the Prosecutor's Office, Juvenile Services and the other branches will be necessary and in fact even with the funding we can't avoid all cuts, but what we can do is minimize the extent ofthose additional cuts. What we're looking for out of the proposed sales and use tax is to dedicate funds to retain a Deputy Sheriff position that otherwise is in jeopardy, It would also retain an Animal Control Officer and significantly the training budget for the Sheriffs Offiee which has high demand life and death type positions and having officers that continue to be well trained is essential to public safety. This funding would restore about half of the Sheriffs Office training budget Commissioner Johnson asked what percent has been cut trom the Sheriffs Office budget since 2008? Sheriff Hernandez answered that he doesn't have a number because he's had to shift positions and there's been labor/management negotiations so that even though they are making reductions the operating costs have gone up so it's hard to determine what the actual cuts have cost, As social services are cut, the Sheriff s Office is the first to see the impact of those cuts hecausc the calls for service increase to intervene in crisis situations that are going on with individuals, Philip Morley continued by noting that about halfofthe funds that would be raised tor the County if this ballot measure is approved would be dedicated to public safety. The Sheriffs Office would get the largest amount of these additional funds, The Prosecutor's Office is looking to retain a Y2 ofa Deputy Prosecuting Attorney that is responsible for dealing with property crimes, domestic violence and DUI prosecutions; Juvenile Services is looking at dedicating about $75,000 of potential revenue to retain a Juvenile Probation CounseloL maintain support staff as well as maintaining their restorative justice and community restitution program to help children who are first time offenders and to help provide intervention services to "at risk" youth: and roughly $19,000 would be distributed to other public safety programs in other departments. That represents half of the amount that could be raised which is well above the 1/3 required by the RCW. He then reviewed some important community programs that are not mandated, but are valued programs in their communities that should receive funding: Page 7 Commissioners Yleeting Minutes: Week of August 9, 2010 ~::'0 1:~0:: OlvCap operates 3 community centers for the County - Brinnon, Tri Area and QuiJcene which provide senior services and other services to those communities. Port Townsend Senior Center - work with the Senior Center Association to retain operations and . . semor servIce. Gardiner Community Center - work with the Gardiner Community Center to provide services to that community. Chairman Sullivan pointed out that these 5 community centers arc excellent examples of the public/private partnership where the small amount of money that the County is putting forward in capital and in programs is multiplied by the use of volunteers donating time and energy and they house many important programs that deliver social services to the communities. It comes down to a model of how theses services are provided in the community. Philip Morley noted that these arc examples of the hard choices the County is facing if additional funding isn't found then the County would have to turn to other public services and ask for deeper cuts. WSU Cooperative Extension - After school programs for kids especially in South County. Public Health programs - $50,000 to help retain a maternal child health nurse who docs home visits to women and families to help prevent child abuse; $47,000 for Substance Abuse funding to retain recovery programs in our middle schools in Port Townsend, Chimacum and QuiJcene. This helps involve parents, teachers and students and reduces early substance abuse and helps children avoid going down a bad path. Jefferson Countv Conservation District - $46,000 in funding to this separate govcrumental entity for programs that arc very effective in promoting agriculture, water quality, forestry, fish and wildlife habitat and education outreach to rural landowners. Governmental functions - A small amount would go to the Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Commissioner's Of1iees to assure that those core functions continue. These are the services that arc being proposed to receive funding if this ballot measure passes, Philip Morley noted. The Port Townsend City Council is meeting tonight to finalizc a resolution that both supports placing this measure on the ballot in November and supports negotiating an interlocal agreement for using half of the City's funds for a 6 year period. There is a special meeting ofthe Board of Commissioners scheduled for tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in case there arc any amendments that need to he made and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office must review and approve the ballot title and the deadline for filing that with the County Auditor is tomorrow, August 10,2010. Assessor Jack Westerman added so that the public understands that it hasn't just been the Sheriff s Of1ice that has made cuts for the past few years, when he came to work in 1975 there were 13.5 FTEs in tbc Assessor's Office and there are now 9.62 FTEs. He cut an Appraiser this year and at the end of2006 he cut an administrative staff when the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit slowed down. His staff is 30% less than it was 35 years ago with twice as many residences and double the population. lle added that he thinks that is Page 8 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 9, 2010 !:'~e~ i:J' ":~\ \~~,~,;) what is true in most administrative departments. The public needs to be aware that every department is going through reductions. He added that the options available to the County for raising revenues are raising sales tax versus a property tax levy lid lift and there is not a single government entity that is to a great extent funded by property tax (i.e. the City, Library District, Fire Districts, Hospital Districts, Water Districts) that hasn't gone to the voters for a property tax lid lift. The schools have increased their M&O levy requests. The County in his 35 years has never done a property tax levy lid lift. The estimated $637,000 from the sales tax would only be $.12 levy lid lift which is less than any of the EMS levies or the S.75 for the Library and the $1.00 for the City for fire services. IIe feels that when the voters approved 1-474 under [man's initiative that the idea was to hold government down and if the government wanted more than 1% government would have to go to the voters and ask. I!e prefers the sales tax because there are 3 levy lid lifts in the City that will potentially take effect in 201 I (the Library, EMS and now Fire), and there's 2 levy lid lifts in Fire District # 1. All the other governmental entities do not have the option of putting a sales tax on the ballot and he fecls the Commissioner's made a good choice in selecting a sales tax instead of the property tax. Philip Morley then reviewed the ballot title and a few wording changes: Struck second "if approved" so that it reads more clearly. A little bit of word order choice suggested by the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The title will now read: "Jefferson County Proposition No. I - Local sales and Use Tax for public safety, youth and senior services, community services and basic government public services. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 1\0. _ to place before the qualified voters of Jefferson County the question of whether the sales and use tax in Jefferson County should be increased 0.3 of 1% equal to $.30 tax on a $100 purchase. If approved, Proposition No.1 would dedicate revenue to maintain certain Sheriff, Prosecutor, and other public safety services, youth programs, juvenile services, senior services, commtmity centers, public health and basic government services. By law Port Townsend would receive for similar purposes 40% of the revenue including an a6'Teement to dedicate a portion to support County Parks and Recreation for six years. At least 1/3 of all revenue must be allocated for public safety purposes. Should this Proposition be _approved rejceted0" He then reviewed the wording of each section of the resolution to approve putting this proposition on the ballot with the Board. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLlTIO'\l NO. 31-10. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion. The Commissioners thanked the County Administrator, Anne Scars, the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, the Sheriff: the Assessor and others that have worked on or provided input on this matter. The Chair called for a vote on the motion. The motion canied by a unanimous vote. Page 9 Commissioners Meeting :\1inutes: Week of August 9, 2010 /9-:~~;;;\ ,,(MIl '... i,:.t:-;;:t) "'0.S? The meeting was recessed for the morning session and reconvened at I :30 p.m. with all 3 Commissioners present. County Administrator Briefing Session: County Administrator Philip Morley led the discussion of the following topics with the Board: . Continued Discussion on Potential Sales Tax Resolution - Philip Morley reviewed the final, updated resolution for signature 'ovith the follmving wording: ". . . by law Port Townsend would receive for similar purposes 40% of the revenue including an agreement to dedicate a portion to support County Parks and Recreation for 6 years. . . " This makes it sound like the law requires that the City dedicate a portion of their funds for 6 years to County Parks and Recreation which is not the case. He then presented some amending language to the motion approving the resolution to address this issue. The changes were then reviewed changing the above noted sentence into two sentences which \ViII now read: ". . . by law Port Townsend \Vould receive 40% ofthe revenue. The City would use it for similar purposes including an agreement to dedicate a portion to support County Parks and Recreation for six years. . ." Commissioner Johnson moved to amend his previous motion to change the wording as proposed by the County Administrator and approve RESOLUTION NO. 31-10 as amended. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Letter of Support: The Nature Conservancy's Clearwater Riparian Protection Project (#10-1553): Commissioner Austin moved that the Board members approve and sign this letter of support to the Recreation and Conservation Office in Olympia for the Nature Conservancy's Clearwater Riparian Protection Project. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The property would be hcld by the Nature Conservancy and not be annexed to either the National Forest or the National Park which was important to the residents of the West End, Commissioner Austin added. Calendar Coordination - The Board members reviewed their calendars for the upcoming weeks. Miscellaneous Items - The Board was updated on the status of hiring the IT Manager position. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:27 p.m. until the special meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m on Tuesday, August 10,2010 Page 10 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 9, 20 I 0 /'~'''~ :~:. ~ -;~/~:! ""-'!.!g/ as properly noticed pursuant to RCW 42.30,080, Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote, 'y' >'.... MEETIN,?}~J?JpU.R->-.j1ID .', ,) . .J . i. ( , r SEAS: \t 'iQ ~ \. , ~: '\' , \'\~;~:"l; JEFFERSON COUJ\TY BOAZ" Oi' C 'OMMI~SIO J\ERS .,~ /, ///1/ / u'tIA ~~ Davi ifullivan, hair , ' . ~ " \,,\ , . ! , ~, 'I ~ i . . .. I,', ....,..-;.,J . ., ATTEST: ' " i,~:;,,~"'(t- Clerk of the Board Phil Joh sori, 'Vlember Page 11