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DIstrict No.1 Commlssioner: Phil Johnson
District No.2 Commissioner: David W. SuIIlvan
District No.3 Commlssioner: John Anstin
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney J! 0
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chaiiman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of
CommiSsioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner John Austin.
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PUBliC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in
attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
. a citizen commented on what he feels is a conflict of interest between the Sportsmen's Club and the
Health Department regarding a lead issue
. a citizen commented on a newspaper article in The Leader that had incorrect information regarding a
proposed gun range .
. a citizen commented on the absence on a noise ordinance and stated that this is not a DCD issue and
asked the Board to have a public hearing regarding this issue
APPROV ALAND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson
moved to apProve the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which
carried by a Imlln;mous vote.
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AGREEMENT, Intergovernmental re: School Nurse Corps Program; Revenue In the Amount of
$24,043.00 Plus Milage; Jefferson County Public Health; Olympic Educational Services District No.
114
2. ' AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Breast, Cervical & Colon Health Program Services; Revenue
intlie AmoUnt of An Additional $2,400.00 for a Total of$28,665.00; Jefferson County Public
, Health; Seattle mid King County Public Health
AGltEEMENT, Ameriament :No. 25 re: Consolidated Contract; Revenue in the Amount of an
" Additional $8,105.00 for a Total 0:($2,394,460.00; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington
. " State Deplirtmerit if Health " .
, ,,4... AGREEl\iENT, ~endment,No. l,re: Protect and Restore the Puget Sound; Revenue in the
, 'AmoUIit of AnAdditionitl $'700,000.00 for a Total of $1,000,000.00; Jefferson County Public
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5'.' .' ,Advisory Board:Reilignll,tion; Mai1ne Resources Committee (MRC); Mike Porter, District No.3
6~" ,Advisory Board Appointment; Jeffersim County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.; Roger Hall,
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'7. :: Letter'~~: APPointitig ia'net'Silvus, Jeffcom Director as E911 'Coordinator; Washington State
Military Department E911
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated September 3, 2010 Totaling $637,703.58
and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated September 3, 2010 Totaling $801,334.61
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COMMISSIONER'S BRIEFING: The Commissioners and County Admini!l1:rator reported
on the following:
Commissioner Sullivan met with the Mayor and City Manager of Port Townsend regl!l"ding Proposition No.
1; he attended a legislative outreach committee meeting for PRTPO where each county was asked to collie
up with their top 20 road priorities; Freddy Pink is having a fundraiser for memorial field, and the farm tOur
is this weekend. "
Commissioner Austin talked about implementing a noise ordinance and the slow process; there is a
workshop at the City Council where they will be talking about educational opportunities. "
Commissioner Johnson said the School of Woodworking had their first giadUation; Peter Bahls has been
working on getting Tarboo property in to the Nature Conservancy; there is concerned regarding how much
slash is left on the forest floor in relation to biomass projects." "
County Administrator Morlev stated that from the Counties perspective there"is" not it conflict. of intereSt "
regarding the comment made during public comment period; in the next several weeks he"will have a
briefing regarding the PTPC Biomass Co-generation Project. "
PRESENTATION re: Response Ratesfrom the U.S. Census Bureau: Eric Davenport,
Senior Partnership Specialistffeam Leader for the Census Bureau updated the Board on the participation
results for the County from the recently completed census. He presented a recOgnition plaque a.i1d
complimented County leadership, staff and the dtizens for being tied for first in the State in census response
rate. He presented a letter from Regional Director Ralph Lee thAnking the County for their efforts. Jefferson
County had an 80% participate rate which was an increase in participation of 6.6% for the 2000 census.
PRESENTATION re: Water Quality Improvement and Maintenance Activities: Linda
Atkins, Environmental Health Division of Public Health, reported on a project that includes activities in the
Clean Water Districts of both Jefferson and Clallam counties. Representatives of the team include Clallam
County Environmental Health S~ces, Jefferson County Conservation District and the ClalJam ""
Conservation District. The Puget Sound Partnership was instrumental in developing the application and
providing gnidance on areas that needed to be emphasized.
She then reviewed the project goals which are to maintain, restore and enhance the water quality in these" .
Clean Water District areas: ""
. to safeguard valuable economic reliources such as the shellfish induStry " " """
. support and compliment existing work going on to evaluate water quality and take corrective action" .
in both counties " ""
. support recreational enjoyment in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Hood 0IDa1 """'"" " "
The project recognizes approaching water quality from a variety of angles as well as ~ing able to "take
different approaches in any corrective measures that may be identified. She continued by explaining:
. what a Marine Recovery Area is and how it fits into this project; " " " "
. the loan program that Clallam County will be developing to help low income property owners fund
septic system repairs;
. Jefferson County will be participating in a homeowner inspection program for monitoring septic
systems;
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. A Clallam County pilot project to create a video and program for homeowners that instructs how to
actually inspect a septic system;
. A program of incentives or rebates is being provided to encourage property owners to install
components on their septic system to be able to monitor it more effectively;
. There is also a program to identify and document properties with previously unknown septic
systems; .
. They are working on a database and reporting improvements on-line.
She then reviewed programs by the Conservation Districts in both counties. The Action Agenda of the
Puget Sound Partnership was then reviewed:
UPDATE, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL re: Inter-locolAgreement;
Proposition No.1, Memorial Field and the Recreation Center; City of Port Townsend: County
Administrator Philip Morley followed up on the briefing from last week on the continued negotiations
between the City and County. He presented an updated inter-local agreement which defines how the City's
portion of the funds they would receive, should Proposition No.1 pass in November be used. He reviewed
the updated inter-local agreement and Exhibit 1 to the agreement which outlines a schedule of benchmarks
for the sustainable service delivery and funding review.
After the County Administrator answered questions about the specific wording in the agreement,
Commissioner Austin moved to adopt the proposed inter-local agreement as presented by the County
Administrator. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a nnRnimous vote.
HEARING NOTICE re: Two (2) Hearings to Take Comments on a Proposed Resolution to
Support Jefferson County PropositionNo. 1 listed on the November Ballot: County Administrator Philip
Morley reported that in order for the Board to consider endorsing Proposition No. 1 a public hearing must be
held according to State law to ensure "meri:1bers of the public are afforded an approximately equal
opportunity for the expression of an opposing view." Two hearings are being proposed as follows:
September 28,2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chimacum High School Auditorium
September 30, 2010 at 7:00 p.rn.. at the Port Townsend Senior Center
Pursuant to State law and since it is anticipated that the Board would take action at the conclusion of the
September 30, 2010 hearing, it is permissible for that hearing to be held in a County facility. The first
hearing, where no action is anticipated, may liot be held in a County facility.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the hearing notice as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded
the. motion which carried by a lmRnimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the morning business and reconvened at 1 :30
p.m. for the following business. All 3 Board members were present
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION: The following items were
reviewed with the Board by Philip Morley:
Budget:
Preparation for the September 15, 2010 Elected Officia1slDirectors budget meeting,
discussion of2011 strategies, sales tax revenue policy, longer-term budget planning in 2011.
Calendar: HOod Canal Coordinating Council hosted by Jefferson County on September 15,2010: Phil
will attend. other commissioners invited to observe.
Miscellaneous Items:
Port Hadlock Wastewater System financing
Public Infrastructure Fund balance and pending City loan agreement for water Street
Joint Economic Development Planning
Health Department's Community Profile
OlyCAP and the Brinnon Motel closure (Community Center remaining open)
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: CommillSioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at
3:44 p.m.. until the next regular Monday meeting at 9:00 am. or special meeting as properly noticed
pursuant to RCW 42.30.080. Commillll;oner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a Imanimous
vote.
MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL: .
David Sullivan, Chair
ATIEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
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Lorna Delaney, CMC
Clerk of the Board
John Austin, Member
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District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No.3 Commissiouer: John Austin
MINUTES
Week of September 20, 2010
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
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Clllli,rman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of
Commissioner l'hilJohnson and Commissioner John Austin.
"P.uBuC COMMENT PERIOD: The following co=ents were made by citizens in
attendance at the"ineeting and reflect their personal opinions: The Board was asked to consider joining with
other public entities "in the area in selling their surplus items in a central place such as the model used in the
City of San Diego;..the purveyance of misinformation about shooting ranges in Jefferson and Clallarn
Counties that is in the PDN article by Martha Ireland was refuted and an update was given on the request by
the Sportsman's Club for a building permit for this firearms training venue;- a man asked the Board to look
into the proposed expansion of the Wooden Boat School so an opportunity is not lost; 2 newspaper articles
about a Commissioner candidate WllTe reviewed; taxpayers don't understand how property taxes work when
property values go up and down and an article was submitted and reviewed that indicates that there won't be
recovery from this economic downtom in this decade; the Farm Tour is an opportunity for the co=unity to
come together and discuss issues and Chimacum Creek oxygen levels have been improved by one farmer's
actions; a question of why there is surplus computer equipment being replaced when some of this equipment
may not need to be replaced because the people using the computers are still doing the same type of work;
the County should not be paying for bond counsel for the sewer system; a suggestion was made that the
Commissioners have a town hall forum on the economy of the County and the County should be looking
into possibilities for business; materials that have been turned into the area newspapers have provided
another view of one of the candidates running for Commissioner; and how does the County document where
surplus equipment is going without noting the serial numbers?
4P~ROVALAND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson
moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which
carried by a nn'lnirpous vote.
1. S~lJSCOUNTY PROPERTY:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 3{)-10: Notice of Intention to Sell Surplus County Property
B) HE,.\RING NOTICE: Hearing Scheduled for October 11, 2010 at 10:00 am. in the
Ci'inlmissioners Chambers
2. DELEl'ED: Resolution: Finding and Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize
DispoSal (It~ approved later in the minutes)
3. "AGRE~NT, Interlocal re: Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan; In the Amount of
$52,007.90; Jefferson County Juvenile and Family Court Services; Administrative Office of the
Courts " "
4. AGREEMENT: E911 Grant for Fiscal Year 2011; Revenue in the Amount of $286,566.00; "
Jefferson County Jeffcom; Washington State Military Department
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5. AGREEMENT NO. KRAZ2010-1: Consultant for Various Jefferson County RoalfImprovement
Projects, Materials Testing Services; In the Amount of $35,000.00; Jefferson County Public Works;
Krazan & Associates
6. AGREEMENT: Bond Council Services for the Port Hadlock Wastewater (Sewer) Facility; Not to
Exceed the Amount of$35,850.00; Jefferson County Community Development; Foster Pepper
7. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.2: Early Intervention Services, Birth to Three (3) Years; An
Additional Amount of$12,000.00 for a Total of $22,658.00; Jefferson County Public Health; Port
Townsend School District
8. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1: Community Access Services; An Additional Amount of
$19,874.00 for a Total of $39,748.00; Jefferson County Public Health; ConCerned Citizens.
9. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1: Individual Employment, Persons to Persons Services, .
Community Information; An Additional Amount of$41,932.00 for a TotaJ:of$75,821.00; Jefferson
County Public Health; Concerned Citizens
10. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.2: Early Intervention Services, Birth.to Three (3) Years; An
Additional Amount of $5,882.00 for a Total of$IO,772.00; Jefferson County Public Health;
Concerned Citizens
II. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1: Provide Consulting and Counseling Services to Employment
Staffat Skookum Pre-Vocational Program; An Additional Amount of$5,135.00 for a Total of
$7,442.50; Jefferson County Public Health; Elizabeth Hendricks, LMHC
12. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1: Group Supported Employment; An Additional Amount of
$17,280.00 for a Total of$32,445.00; Jefferson County Public Health; Skookum Corporation
13. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1: Individual Employment, Person to Person Services; An
Additional Amount of $118,651.00 for a Total of$224,180.00; Jefferson County Public Health;
Skookum Corporation
14. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board; Linda Davis,
District No.3 Representative
15. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County PIllT1ning Commission; AshIey Bullitt, District No.
I Representative
16. Payment of Jefferson County V oncherslWarrants Dated September 13,2010 Totaling
$633,762.13
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: Each Commissioner and the County
Administrator reported:
Commissioner Sullivan reported that he went on the Farm Tour and attended the PRTPO meeting on Friday
where the priority list to take to the legislature was further refined; the Peninsula Development Association
and the RC&D will both begin working on their strategic plans;
Commissioner Austin commented on the Chimacum Comers project for local fanns to sell their produce and
he attended a City Council meeting last week where higher education opportuniti(l!l were discussed and
supported by the City Council; .
Commissioner Johnson said the Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting last week was held herein Port
Townsend;
PhiIlin Morley reported that the County is in a process to develop a joint economic development strategy
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2011 Budget UpduJe: COWlty Administrator Philip Morley updated the Board on the
preparations for the 2011 budget He reviewed the cuts that will be made and noted that the 2011 budget is
being developed with the reductions in programs and services to balance the budget with no new revenues.
He then reviewed preHmina'Y budget figures for 2011 and what types of reductions will be made to balance
the budget and specific cuts that will be made and noted that if Proposition No.1 passes these identified
programs and services woUld be restored. The presentation continued with a discussion of revenue
stabilization policies that are being developed.
The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the morning business and reconvened at 1:30
. p.m. for the following business. All 3 Board members were present
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION: The following items were
reviewed:
Findingand Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize Disposal:
Todd Oberlander, Central Services, explained that he has updated the serial numbers on the listing of
property except for 4 items that were cords that have no serial numbers on them and their value is minimal
so they were not assigned a CoWlty inventory number. The discussion continued regarding the life cycle for
computers, printers, and scanners. Commissioner Austin moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 37-10
Finding and Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize Disposal.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a Imanimous vote.
The briefing continued with the following:
Review Draft Sales Tax Revenue Policy
Updates on COWlty Projects
Discussion of Regional Parks and Recreation Committee
Calendar Coordination
Miscellaneous Items
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at
3 :48 p.rn.. Wltil the next regular Monday meeting at 9:00 am. or special meeting as properly noticed
. Pursuant to RCW 42.30.080. CommiRqioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a nnanimous
vote.
MEETING ADJOURNED
SEAL:
: . ATTEST:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
David Sullivan, Chair
Phil Johnson, Member
Lorna Delaney, CMC
Clerk of the Board
John Austin, Member
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District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Snllivan
District No.3 Commissioner: John Anstln
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- Clerk of the Board: Lorna DelanlJJ
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Week of September 27,2010
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 PER/f)D: The following co=ents were made by citizens in
attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: A shellfish farmer submitted comments on the
DOE proposed rule updating the WAC guidance on aquaculture in the Shoreline Master Program and asked
the Board to submit a comment to DOE asking that they forgo any changes in the rules; the power is out in
part of town because a truck hit power poles and an electric contractor who has been operating in Port
Townsend is moving to Sequim.
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APPROVAL AND ADOPTIQN OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson
moved and Commissioner Austin seconded the motion to approve all of the items on the consent agenda as
presented. The motion carried by a lInlln;mous vote.
1. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Ordinance: Increasing the E-911 Excise Tax (Additional $.20
per line); HearlD.g scheduled for Octo~r 11,2010 at 10:15 a.min the Jefferson County
Commissioners Chambei:s, Courthouse
2. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed20 II through 2016 Six (6) Year Transportation Improvement
Program; Hearingscheduled for October 18,2010 at 10:00 am. in the Jefferson County
Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse
3. AGREEMENT re: Cash Security for Transportation of Cash and Checks from the Waste
Management Facility to Bank of Aml;lrica; In the Amount of $4,800.00; Jefferson County Public
Works; Loomis
4, AGREEMENT No. LA-6359, Supplement No.2 re: Upper Hoh Road Emergency Repair Mile Post
3.93 to 4.01, Federal Aid Project No; ER-0701(051); In the Amount of$65,000.00; Jefferson County
Public Works; Washington State IJeriartment of Transportation
5. AGREEMENT No. LA-6891, Supplement No.1 re: Upper Hoh Road Emergency Repair Mile Post
9.70 to 9.80, Federal Aid ProjectN9: :ER-0902(340); In the Amount of $84,346.00; Jefferson County
,Public Works; Washington State Department of Transportation
6. - AGREEMENT, Amendment No; 2. re: Co=unity Information and Education Services; An
Al,iditional Amount of$14,620.00 t:or.a Total of $26,440.00; Jefferson County Public Health; ARC
of Jefferson and Kitsap CountieS
7. -,AGREEMENT, Amendment No. ire: Water Resource Investigations, Chimacum Creek Basin;
Time Extension Only; Jefferson County Public Health; US Department of the Interior Geological
Survey
8. AGREEMENT re: CASAlGAL Website; In the Amount of $ 1,690.00; Jefferson County Juvenile
Services; Interactive Educational Services (lES)
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9. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Parks and Recreation AdviSory Board; Judith
Lucia, District No.3 Representative ' '
10. Payment of Jefferson County VoucherslWap-ants Dated September 20,2010 Totaling
$419,702.64 totaling $6,301.50 ,
11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated September 20, 2010.Totaling $93,066.07
and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated September 4, 2010 Totali)1g $108,826.99 and Dated
September 20,2010 Totaling $17,059.77 '
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The CoIIlIQissioners aild County Administrator
were updated on the following items: '.
Commissioner Sullivan said a representative ofNOAAnet reported on the broadband project at the
Peninsula Development District meeting; the Jamestown S'K!allam Tribe haS also received a grant for .
broadband; He attended a volunteer appreciation lunch at HJ. Carroll Park for Parks and Recreation staff
and volunteers.
Commissioner Austin reported that Fnday there was a meeting of the Emergency Operations Center and
Puget Sound Energy stated that they are ready to repair their lines when emergencies happen; KPTZ radio
station for Jefferson County is currently in the process of getting their tower permitted and installed; He
feels the Board needs to look into the proposed DOE rule cbanges for aquaculture and make a comment;
There is a hearing Tuesday afternoon by Washington State Parks on the Briunon sewer project which he will
be attending.
Commissioner Johnson reported that he will be going to the Broadband Workshop on Tuesday at 1 :00 p.m.;
he reminded everyone of the 2 hearings on Proposition No. 1. The first is scheduled t:or Tuesday at 7 p.m. at
Chimacum High School Auditorium; and the second will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Port Townsend
Community Center. There is a possibility of action to be taken by the Board at the conclusion of the
Thursday hearing.
County Administrator Phillio Morlev reported that because sales tax is so low right now there are no funds
going into the Construction Renovation Fund and a meeting is being held to talk about what projects can be
done and how they can be financed with a recommendation to come before the Board in the future; the Port .
Townsend Film Festival was very successful this past weekend; He will be givi1;tg presentations over the . '
next few weeks at many of the service club meetings on the County's budget and factual information on
Proposition No. 1.
DISCUSSION and Possible Approval: Resolution Establishing a Policy on 'the ~Use of
Sales Tax Revenues Exceeding Budget in the County General Fund: Aune Sears handed o~ a chart and
draft resolution and reported that this policy has been discussed the last feW weeks with the intenf that in '
years when the sales tax revenues are good a portion of it would be put in a reserve fund to m;e in years
when there is a downturn. In really good years a portion could be used to lower the property tax. She
reviewed the chart which detailed sales tax collection for a number of years: This policy would limit the
amount of sales tax that would be budgeted for use in a year to be at or below a level consistent with the 10
year average annual sales tax receipts. Anything received over the budgeted amount would be reserved as
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20% to Capital Improvement Fund
20% to existing programs or services.
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It would take time to build the reserves but once they are established then the excess would be used to lower
property taxes.
Commissioner Sullivan stated that this is memorializing of what the Board has been doing for the past
several years. County Administrator Philip Morley added that an important element of this policy is that the
budget cannot be set ill an.amount more than the average of the actual sales taxes received in the prior 10
years. Commissioner Sullivan noted that this Board cannot obligate future Commissioners to any specific
action, but future Boards of Commissioners would have to take a vote during a public meeting to change this
policy.
Commissioner Austin asked if this is the first time the Board has looked at using excess sales tax to reduce
property taxes? Philip Morley reported that as far as he knows that is correct He explained that during
times when this policy would be used to bank the excess sales tax in a reserve account the County could
potentially be looking at a 15% fund balance reserve and that would create pressure and difficulties in Union
negotiatious and with the. public. Anne Sears pointed out that it takes a resolution of the Board to anthorize
use of this excess revenue reserve.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 38-10 as presented. Commissioner Austin
seconded the motion which carried by a lm..nimous vote.
HEARING: Resolution Amending Ordinance No. 11-1214-98 ExhihitA; Jefferson County
Road Speed Limits: County Engineer Monte Reinders introduced Jon Watson, Engineering Services
Manager and Rick Montgomery, Engineering Technician m. He then noted that the County adopted the
Washington Model Tmffic Ordinance which says that the legislative anthority sets speed limits as
appropriate and on the reco=endation of the County Engineer. The ordinance allows the speed limits to be
set by resolution after a public hearing. Exhibit A from October 2003 will be replaced if this resolution is
approved. Signs will be replaced as necessary and the Sheriff's Office will provide enforcement of the new
speeds. Advisory signs are used on curves to notify the public of a safe speed.
Rick Montgomery reviewed his. report and noted that the speed log is being updated to match the signs that
are actoa11y on site. He stated that the speed that 85% of the people on that road drive is the speed that is
used as a measure for suggesting a speed limit on a road, The suggested changes to speed limits are as
follows:
. Speeds are being ~ for 5 new roads in Port Ludlow;
. South Jacob Miller Road has changed in the past few years with more traffic to the Solid Waste
Transfer Station and is being changed from 40 mph to 35 mph;
. Prospect Avenue past the 4 way stop into the new residential development is beiD.g changed from 40
mph to 25 mph. A petition was received asking for this change from the Property owners in this area.
. Cook Avenue Extension is only 18 feet wide and the trees are right next to the roadway and should
match the existing roadways in the area at 25 mph.
. Upper Hoh Road is currently 45 mph at the first of the road and that is being shortened to where the
road starts to descend and goes into curves where it will now be 35 mph.
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. Several roadway segments will be reduced from 25 mph to 20 mph. Many of these are gravel roads
and the lowest legal speed limit is 20 mph on County Roads except in parks. An advisory warning
sign can be put up for 20 mph. Some of these roads are: Coyle Road; Hazel Point Road; Whitney
Road; Beach Drive (only 12 feet wide); Lower Adelma Beach Road; and Critter Lane.
. The Upper Hoh Road has been posted at 40 mph and is now changed to match what is already out
there at 25 mph.
The discussion continued about school zones which are 20 mph when posted (flashing signs controlled by
the school personnel) and construction zones (25 mph when posted and a doubling of traffic fines.)
Chairman Sullivan opened the public hearing. Hearing no co=ents for or against the proposed resolution
the Chair closed the public hearing. Commi.sioner Austin moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 39-10
revising Exhibit A as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which Carried by a nmmimoUll
vote. Monte Reinders reported that it will take approximately a month to change all of the traffic signs on
these roads.
The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the business listed for the morning and
reconvened at 1 :30 p.rn. with all three Board members present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Admini-rrator Philip Morley
discussed the following items with the Board:
. Calentlor Coordinution - The Board members reviewed their calendars for the upcoming weeks.
. Miscellaneous Items -
Discussion regarding access to the Hoh Rain Forest
Update on the 2011-2016 Six Year Transportation Improvemeut Program
Discussion on a Regional Parks and Recreation Committee
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at
4:30 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting or properly noticed special meeting. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a nnanimous vote.
MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
David Sullivan, Chair .
ATTEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
LomaDelaney, CMC
Clerk of the Board
John Austin, Member
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District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No.3 Commissioner: John Austin
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
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Special Meeting
September 28, 2010
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Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Phil
Johnsen and Commissioner John Austin were present.
HEARING re: Proposed Resolution to Support Jefferson County Proposition No.1
that is on the November Election Ballot: (Callingfor an election on the levy of a County Special Purpose Sales and
Use Taxfor Publtc Safety, Youth and Senior Services, Community Services, and Basic Government Public Services. Proposition
No.1 Would, if approved by the County's voters, result in an increase in the sales tax rate for Jefferson County from 8.4% to
8.7%) County Administrator Philip Morley gave an informational overview of Proposition No.1 and
explained that this public hearing is to hear whether or not the Commissioners should endorse passage of
Proposition No. 1.
Chairman Sullivan then explained the purpose of the hearing and the procedures for the evening and opened
the public hearing.
Davis Steelquist. Ouilcene said that looking at past budgets it is hard to determine what is General Fund and
what is grant funded and he asked that the County consider providing that information. About the time the
revenue started dropping off is about the time home building slowed. Several ofhis neighbors have noticed
that their property tax has dropped and that could make things worse. He supports anything the County can
do to help the Sheriff. The vehicles that the Sheriffuses are on a 5 year replacement program and maybe that
should be lengthened to 7 years. Co=unity Centers are vital to the co=unity and there needs to be a way
to keep them open. Volunteers have spent many hours improving the Quilcene Co=unity Center and those
people will feel it's a slap in the face if that Center is closed. Campgrounds that make some income have
been closed and there is a well in Quilcene where residents can get all of the water they need at no cost and
maybe there is a way to meter that water and charge people for it.
With regard to the items being cut he said:
Jefferson County Fair - go ahead and cut it;
WSU Extension - provides a good service;
Pu'blic Health - he has concerns about their spending, duplication of services such as vaccinations
arid questioned whether some of these departments were being reined in;
Parks and Recreation - He was on the Park Board for awhile and he is concerned that not included in
s.ome of the cuts are things such as $45,000 for the land to expand Gibbs Lake. He asked if that could
be deferred?
Bonnie White. Port Townsend, Co-Director of Co=unity Support Services at OlyCap, reviewed the uses.
services and programs provided by the Co=unity Centers. The Centers are a vital part of the co=unities
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they serve. In 2010 year to date there have been over 62,000 visitors to the Community Centers that OlyCap
mlmllges. She then reviewed the usage numbers for the OlyCap services provided at the three Community
Centers. She stated that she is here tonight as a citizen and an OlyCap representative to let the Board know
that this is serious and the Centers help OlyCap deliver wrap around services to the communities. They are
a great place for people to come together to socialize and taking the Centers out of the equation will really
impact the community in a big way.
Dennis Schultz. Port Townsend, stated that the items listed in this Proposition are the ones that will hit
people in the gut and he feels it would be much better for the County to provide a list of all the programs the
County is funding and give .an argument of why funding to them is not being cut. He would like to know.
what programs the County is keeping because there are a lot of programs that people do not know about thai
are taking money that might be better spent elsewhere as far as the people are concerned. An example is the
Watershed Resource Center at DCD with a matching fund grant that will cost $220,000 in two years and is
almost enough to keep the Community Centers open. We don't need this Resource Center. This is a very
poor analysis. The public should know which programs are mandated and which ones are nice to have. The
Resource Center is nice to have, not a must have. The Commissioners have taken a lot of flax about giving .
themselves a raise and they could have shown leadership by giving a portion of their money back to the
County.
AI Lathllm Chimacum, explained that he works for the Conservation District but is here commenting as a
private citizen. He supports the passage of Proposition No.1. He explained that the funding from the County
provides 20% of the operating budget of the Conservation District and if that funding goes away it would be
devastating to the Conservation District and he heartily endorses the approval of Proposition No.1.
As for the other things 1isted to be cut he supports all of them. He then reviewed some of the services
provided at the Port Townsend Recreation Center and said he is pleased to see that some of this funding, if
approved, would keep the Rec Center as well as the Community Centers open. He supports all of the areas
where this funding would be used.
Judi Morris. Port Hadlock, Jefferson County Treasurer and Chairman of the OlyCap Board of Directors, said
that she has been the Couuty Treasorer for 14 years and this is the first time in those years that she has
supported an increase in the sales tax. She is doing that at this time because she has been a part of the .
Elected and Department Head committees that have looked at the cuts that have been made in the past and
know now that we're at the brink of cutting to the quick. She is concerned that further cuts will be
devastating in the future. For example, cuts to Juvenile Services that would prevent crime will simply add to
the law and justice system later on because these children will not be channeled correctly. She is also the
Chair of the OlyCap Board and in that role she is very concerned about the community centers which are.a
pivotal part of the community network. She reported that the OlyCap Board voted today to support
Proposition No.1 and they will be making that public. She manages the revenue that comes into the County
and knows that things are critical. She is stepping out of her comfort zone in support of a tax increase but is
doing it wholeheartedly now.
Connie Gallant. Quilcene, explained the evolution of the Quilcene Community Center and how the
volunteers led by Bob Rosen have made it a place to be very proud of. She stated that she is in favor of
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Proposition No. 1 primarily because she does not want to see any cut to the services listed. The sales tax
increase is so small on each of us that she doesn't see any problem with us being able to pass it. To the
credit of the County we have not had a sales tax increase in many years and this sales tax will not impact
food or medicine purchases. If we do not want to take responsibility within our communities for centers and
parks then let us take a sales tax increase because we need it and it is not the fault of the County
Commissioners or any of our County Elected Officials that we are in the state in which we find ourselves.
Bob Rosen. Quilcene, explained and reviewed what has happened at the Quilcene Community Center with
the volunteers improving the Center and the activities provided through it He feels the people in Quilcene
are angry because of this and they feel if the Center is shut down they have a right to be angry. He asked
why the Centers are being targeted for closure compared to the small amount the County has paid to the
Centers? .
Georae Sickel. Brinnon, said that he talked to the OlyCap Board this evening about moving forward with
turning the Community Centers over to the community to run. He suggested that the Board look at Quilcene,
Gardiner and Brinnon to see if the community is willing to step up and take over their Community Center.
The train wreck that former Commissioner Pat Rogers talked about is here and we weren't smart enough to
take action to avoid it. He would like to know what are we going to do to avoid the next train wreck. He
suggested several things for the County to do that he feels would help things turn around.
Geome Yount said that he appreciates the Board bringing this to the voters because it is their decision, not
the Board's decision.
Bob Rosen added that if the 3 community centers are closed it will put 10 people out of work.
An unidentified person asked if the State mAndates that counties have community centers? Chair Sullivan
answered the State does not mandate that a County have community centers.
Teri Nomura. Port Hadlock, said that a lot of people are really struggling and they turn to government for
services and she thanked the Board for having the courage to put this increase in sales tax before the voters.
It is definitelyrisky. If the voters don't support their own cornmunity she doesn't know what they would
support. 37 out of39 counties are struggling with their budgets and the legislature gave the counties this
avenue to raise revenue which Counties normally don't have. She thanked the Board for working with the
City on the interlocal agreement to fund both Memorial Field and the Recreation Center. She then
commented on the impact of the suggested a,cti.on of the Board to freeze pay of County workers. She stated
that she would like to See Proposition No.1 succeed.
Tonv Hernandez. Jefferson County Sheriff; urged the Board to support Proposition No.1 and then reviewed
the impact of budget cuts on the Sherift's Office in the past and if this Proposition does not pass. He
continually reviews the budget and reaches out to other agencies for partnerships, possible efficiencies and
economies. He urged the Board to support Proposition No.1.
Ruth Gordon. County Clerk, reviewed the impact of the growing need on the law and justice offices which
are mandated services. The items on the list for funding from Proposition No. 1 are not required or
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mandated. This is an opportunity to save programs that solve problems. We recognize the value to
individuals and we know that families are hurting. This variety of services that would be funded should
Proposition No. 1 succeed is in part a gestore of support from those department heads that are charged with
mandated services whether they have staff or not. They know there are going to be further cuts and she
doesu't know how the department will manage. The non-mandated services are in the basket for Proposition
No.1 because we believe they are so important. We are trying to find a footfall to save our precious
programs that are not mandated. She urged the Board and everyone present to support Proposition No.1.
Laurie Macklin Port Townsend, stated that this is not a partisan issue. This Proposition is to fund public
safety, public services and public health and is for services that benefit citizens no matter what their political
leanings. As the wife of the person who runs the Rec Center and recreation programs for the County it has
been really difficult with these budget cuts. Its been a difficult for her husband to be the person who has to
tell the children that the Rec Center is closed and they can't come in. It's also been difficult to have to cut
programs in Brinnon and Quilcene because he's really trying to provide these services throughout the
County. She encouraged the Board to support Proposition No. I because it is important to continue all of
these program as they are essential to our co=unity.
Ten Nomura stated that she is really glad that the County didn't go after property tax increase.
Davis Steelquist made a suggestion that a list be developed of all of the cuts that will be made. It could help
sell the voters on this proposition.
Hearing no further co=ents the Chair closed the public hearing.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Austin
seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. until the next special meeting at 7 p.rn. Thursday,
September 30, 2010 at the Port Townsend Co=unity Center as properly noticed pursuant to RCW
42.30.080.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
David Sullivan, Chair
ATTEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
Lorna Delaney,. CMC
Clerk of the Board
John Austin, Member
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District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No.3 Commissioner: John Austin
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
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Special Meeting
September 30, 2010
Approximately 17 interested citizens were present when Chairman David Sullivan called the
meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner John Austin were present.
HEARING re: Proposed Resolution to Support Jefferson County Proposition No. I
that is on the November Election BuIlot: (Callingfor an elect/on on the levy of a County Special Pwpose Sales and
Use Tax for Public Safety. Youth and Senior Services. Community Services. and Bosic Government Public Services. Proposition
No. I Would, if approved by the County's voters. result in an increase in the sales tax ratefor Jefferson County from 8.4% to
8.7%) County Administrator Philip Morley gave an informational overview of Proposition No.1 and
explained that this public hearing is to hear whether or not the Commissioners should endorse passage of
Proposition No. 1.
The Chairman opened the public hearing for testimony.
Debra Pedersen. Port Townsend, encouraged the Commissioners to support this proposition because she
feels the services that will be saved are too important to lose.
George Yount. Port Townsend, reviewed his property tax bill for this year and explained how much went to
each local and State taxing district. He looks at the County as a co=unity from Brinnon to Port Townsend
to the Pacific Ocean. He is sorry that County Officials have to be the messenger of a very hard task of
steering us out of an economic catastrophe not of their creation. In hard times good people step forward to
help which is what he sees all of the County staff doing at a time when our services are desperately needed
by our citizens. Many volunteers have stepped forward to help with Memorial Field, the Recreation Center
and the parks and they feel good about what they have done, but it's like trying to put a finger in the dike.
Yes, it can help, but it can only help in the short term. These are services and benefits for all our citizens.
He urged the Board to support Proposition No.1 and said that he can't imagine that anyone would vote for
closing their co=unity centers. Let the citizens make their decision - it is their responsibility. Lets hope
they make the right decision to preserve and protect our co=unity.
Ten Nomura. Port Hadlock, thanked the Board for having this public hearing. As she has talked to people
about this proposition everyone has their own reason for wanting to support it. For some it's the Anima]
Control Officer, or the need for public safety such as Juvenile Services work in keeping kids safe from
predators and from their own mistakes. The services, the programs and the staffhighlighted in the
Resolution putting this issue on the ballot gives every reason for the co=unity to support this Proposition.
She urged the Board to support Proposition No. 1.
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Larrv Bonar. Port Townsend, urged the Commissioners to approve and endorse this Proposition to the
citizens of the County.
Tom Thiersch. Unincorporated Jefferson County, advised that he is not saying he is opposed to this sales
tax, but what he is concerned about and objects to is the allocation of funds. All of the funds identified in the
resolution are essentially bypassing the entire public process for setting the budget for next year. There lIIllY
be other elements of County spending that he doesn't want to support. He objects to this list Only 48% of
the revenue (if the sales tax passes) will be allocated to the Sheriff's Office when it actually makes up 58%
of the General Fund budget. That means the Sheriff is once again being short changed. This doesn't seem
fair and is not equitable. One thing that has been mis-represented by the County Administrator in the
information he has put out is that 1/3 of the sales tax has to be spent by the County and 1/3 by the City on
public safety. That is not what the law says. It says that 1/3 of the total amount collected has to be spent on
criminal justice or fire protection services. The City is free to do whatever it wishes with its' 40% of these
revenues. It's nice that you've been able to come to the negotiated agreement with the City for their share.
The Chair explained that there will be hearings advertised for citizens to provide input on the 2011 budget
Bill Miller. Port Townsend, stated that he appreciates the Board's courage. All counties are almost
drowning to provide their services. This tax is like throwing an inner tube to a drowning person that has a
slow leak. What we are doing is keeping these functions going until someone can throw us an inner tube full
of air to keep us going. He said that he appreciates this temporary life saving measure for the services we've
obligated ourselves to and we expect. He appreciates the Board having the community as their focus and
asked that they endorse Proposition No. 1 as an official position of the Board of County Commissioners.
Frank Hoffman Port Townsend, said that he feels like Jefferson County (government) is over policed and he
hopes that would be discussed during the budget process. He said he appreciates the County Administrator's
hardheaded thoughtfulness about this issue. It would be easy for the Board to get ideological about this and
throw blame around. He also appreciates the people that work for the County are trying to think their way
through this problem that has rained down upon us and he hopes that this Proposition will pass.
Katherine Baril. Port Townsend, employee of Washington State University, explained how the cuts that
would be restored by the passage of Proposition No.1 impact the programs and services that WSU
Cooperative Extension provides to the community.
Matt Sircely. Port Townsend, said that our community members need the support of the County most when
times are tough. He thanked the County Administrator for his presentation and is glad that the resolution
specifies exactly what services and programs the revenues are needed to restore. He is concerned that not
enough people know how critical the passage of Proposition No.1 is to the people of our County. He stated
that once these programs are lost there's no going back. He commended the Board and County
Administrator for their leadership in putting this forward and the County departments for working together
in tough times. He said we have to get through this together and he is extremely happy that the County and
City have been working together to come up with real solutions and agreements for the future. By his
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calculations this tax increase works out to tens of dollars per individual in the County and he doesn't feel we
can place a value on what would be lost if this Proposal doesn't pass. He encouraged the Board to endorse
Proposition No. 1.
Jack Westerman. Port Townsend, stated that he does a cost benefit analysis on ballot issues that would
increase taxes and he recalled that at the County's community input meeting in this facility earlier in the year
was full of people whose main concerns were for keeping the PT Recreation Center and Memorial Field
operating. Even though it is well known that he doesn't always agree with the Board of County
Commissioners or the City Council, but in this particular instance they carne through by offering the voters
an option for opening up the Rec Center and funding Memorial Field. The Rec Center and Memorial Field
are a benefit for him as a City resident. He then explained the options the Board had to choose from for
providing more funding which he noted is less than 1/8 of what the City has put to the voters for funding for
the Library and fire services since 2008. The County is not asking for much of an increase and the people are
getting what they want. This doesn't cure the problem, but it helps.
Ruth Gordon. Port Townsend, County Clerk, thanked the City for reaching an agreement with the County on
the services and maintenance at the Rec Center and the maintenance and operations of Memorial Field. She
hopes that the funding for Parks and Recreation can be addressed in the time frame that passage of this
Proposition provides. She urged the Board to endorse this Proposition to the voters.
Michelle Sandoval Mayor of the City of Port Townsend, said that they know that the City and County need
and want to work together on possible solutions because solutions for the City are solutions for the County
and vise versa. She wants to be sure that not too much time passes before looking at the big picture and a
long term, sustainable funding source. What is being asked of the voters with this Proposition is very small.
Hearing no further comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Austin moved to approve and sign RESOLUTION NO. 40-10 in support of Jefferson
County Proposition No.1. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion.
Commissioner Austin stated that we are in hard times and we're going to have to make cuts so lets ask the
voters to save the programs that solve problems. Commissioner Johnson added that this is an easy
Proposition to endorse and he appreciates the amount of work that has been done by volunteers for various
parks, community centers and recreation programs in the County. He hopes that this Proposition will pass.
Commissioner Sullivan said that he is well aware of the value of these programs and is proud that the
County has been able to provide them for years even though the funding has been hard. There is a plan now
on what can be done to continue to keep these programs going.
The Chair called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: The Board concurred to adjourn the meeting at 8:27
p.m. until the next regular Monday meeting at 9:00 a.m. or special meeting as properly noticed pursuant
to RCW 42.30.080.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
David Sullivan, Chair
AITEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
Lorna Delaney, CMC
Clerk of the Board
John Austin, Member
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District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No.2 Commissioner: David W. SnUivan
District No.3 Commissioner: John Anstin
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
MINUTES m ~ rr
Week of Octnber 4, 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 co=ents were made by citizens in
attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: Concerns about the Port Townsend Paper
biomass project's environmenta1 aspects because complete information is needed about what will be put in
the air and the impact of the ash on the environment; the information presented by the COImty Administrator
on Proposition No. 1 is close to blackmail and this is "Chicago" style politics and the Board was urged to
look at the other $13 million that is being spent by the County before making these cuts; the Board and
public were invited to a "Energy Alliance"luncheon on October 29,2010 at 11 a.m. at the NW Maritime
Center on the use of ammonia for generating electricity and other uses; a request was made by the Brinnon
Co=unityto give the Chamber ofCo=erce an opportunity to bid on mAnAgement of the motel and the
co=unity center and that request was renewed; regarding the proposed property tax increase, the County
needs to stop spending, relax regulations and shift resources to departments that have a backlog; We are in
an economic situation that is not in the control of the Commissioners, the County's rainy day fund is being
depleted, the County has already cut over $2 million in expenses, employees have been laid off and one of
the reasons there is a backlog in DCD is due to the number of requests for public information submitted to
the department which take precedent over permits; the Board was urged to outline what are basic public
services and fully fund them; the highest priorities should be the Sherifi's Office and the Health Department
and the sales tax increase will fail because people feel that County government is their enemy or non-
existent; Montana doesn't have any zoning, no building permits, the place is beautiful and we've gotten
wrapped up in too many regulations; the resolution the Board passed last week on what to do with excess
sales tax in the future was a disingenuous attempt to look like the Commissiouers are doing the right thing; a
portion of the services provided by Public Health are not mandated and some of the services overlap with
what the hospital provides; and several of the actions the Board has taken in the last few years that cost
money were reviewed in light of the proposal to increase sales tax.
PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming October as Disability Awareness & Employment Month:
Commissioner Austin read the proclamation and thanked the members of the Jefferson County
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board that were present. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve
and sign the proclamation as presented and Commissioner Austin seconded the motion.
Representatives from Pane D' Amore and Safeway were present to receive certificates and Hadlock Building
Supply's certificate will be mailed.
Lesly Sheinbaum, Co-Chair of the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, introduced Carl Hanson the
other Co-Chair. She thanked everyone present and the community at large for honoring and acknowledging
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the month of October as Disability Awareness Month and the employers who have hired and continue to
support people with developmental disabilities.
The Chair called for the vote on the motion. The motion carried by a lmllnimous vote.
PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming October 3-9,2010 as Mental Illness Awareness Week:
Commissioner Johnson read the proclamation. Commissioner Austin moved to approve and sign the
proclamation as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The Chair called for the vote on
the motion which carried by a nnllnimous vote.
APPROVALANDADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson
moved and Commissioner Austin seconded the motion to approve all of the items on the consent agenda as
presented. The motion carried by a Imllnimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 41-10: Creating a County Project Designated as CR1873; Paradise Bay Road,
Phase IT, MP. 0.37 to M.P. 1.53
2. Letter Requesting a Timeline Extension for Submittal of the Responsiveness Summary for the
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Comprehensive Update (MLA08-475); Washington State
Department of Ecology
3. Advisory Board Appointment; Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board;
Three (3) Year Term Expires October 4, 2013; Kathryn Kent
4. Payment of Jefferson County VoucherslWarrants: Dated September 27,2010 totaling
$1,021,268.85 and Dated September 28, 2010 totaling $1,424.27
5. Payment of Jefferson AlP Warrants: Done by Payroll Dated September 28,2010 totaling
$1,424.27
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of September 7, 2010 were approved as
submitted by motion of Commissioner Austin, seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried by a
Imanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners provided updates on the
following items:
Commissioner Austin noted that he went to a State meeting last week regarding the sewer project at the
Dosewallips State Park in Brinnon;
Commissioner Sullivan reported that he attended the broadband workshop last week which was well
attended and a WRlA 17 Steering Committee meeting;
Commissioner Johnson then reported on information he received on the Port Townsend Paper Biomass
project and how it will have an overall positive impact on carbon emissions and other environmental
impacts.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION: Process Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment
Application MLAI0-349 (Jefferson County Library); Proposed Change to JCC 18.20.260 (3J(c): Joel
Peterson, Associate Planner for the Department of Co=unity Development, reviewed the MLA 10-349
amendment application for the UDC which was made by the Jefferson County Library. The Library is
proposing these changes be made to the UDC for all non-conforming uses. The Library is in the Tri Area
UGA which is still controlled by JCC 18.30.050 and 18.20.260, Rural Standards, because the sewer is not
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completed at this time. Rural standards limit the amount of expansion of a commercial building to 3,299
square feet and the Library is proposing a 9,000 square foot commercial building. The services that the
Library provides and proposes to provide were reviewed and Joel Peterson noted that these services have a
broad public interest and provide flexibility for public facilities. If this request is allowed to go forward it
would go to the Planning Commission for their review and review by the public before coming back to the
Board with a recommended action.
Chairman Sullivan asked that this request also be sent through a legal review since the County has had cases
before the Growth Management Hearings Board about how the standards apply. Commissioner Austin stated
that the request is to direct the Department of Community Development to start the process. He feels that the
Librmy provides a valuable service to the community.
Commissioner Johnson moved to direct the Department of Community Development to process this MLA
(10-349) as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion. Commissioner Johnson noted that it is
impressive to read the usage statistics for this Librmy. It is well used and well run. The Chair called for a
vote on the motion which carried by a Imanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the business listed for the morning and
reconvened at 1 :30 p.m. with all three Board members present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Arlminimrator Philip Morley
discussed the following items with the Board:
Discussion of the State Department of Ecology Proposed Rules on Aquiculture;
Update on Port Hadlock Wastewater (Sewer) System Financing;
Discussion of the Courthouse Roof Stabilization Project;
Discussion of a Regional Parks and Recreation Committee.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at
4:30 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting or properly noticed special meeting. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
David Sullivan, Chair
ATTEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
Lorna Delaney, CMC
Clerk of the Board
John Austin, Member
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