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Home My WebLink AboutM091310 Distrlet No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson Distriet No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan Distriet No.3 Commissioner: John Austin County Administrator: Philip Morley Cierk of the Board: Lorna Deianey MINUTES Week of September 13, 2010 Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner John Austin. PUBUC COMMENT PERIOD: The following co=ents were made by citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: . a citizen co=ented on what he feels is a conflict of interest between the Sportsmen's Club and the Health Department regarding a lead issue . a citizen co=ented on a newspaper article in The Leader that had incorrect information regarding a proposed gun range . a citizen co=ented 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 lmanimous vote. 1. 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 in the Amount of An Additional $2,400.00 for a Total of$28,665.00; Jefferson County Public Health; Seattle and King County Public Health 3. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 25 re: Consolidated Contract; Revenue in the Amount of an Additional $8,105.00 for a Total of$2,394,460.00; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department if Health 4. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Protect and Restore the Puget Sound; Revenue in the Amount of An Additional $700,000.00 for a Total of $1,000,000.00; Jefferson County Public Health; US Environmental Protection Agency 5. Advisory Board Resignation; Marine Resources Committee (MRC); Mike Porter, District No.3 6. Advisory Board Appointment; Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Roger Hall, District No.2 7. Letter re: Appointing Janet Silvus, Jeffcom Director as E911 Coordinator; Washington State Military Department E911 8. 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 Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of September 13, 2010 COMMISSIONER'S BRIEFING: The Commissioners and County Administrator reported on the following: Commissioner Sullivan met with the Mayor and City Manager of Port Townsend regarding Proposition No. 1; he attended a legislative outreach committee meeting for PRTPO where each county was asked to come 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 graduation; 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. Countv Administrator Morley stated that from the Counties perspective there is not a 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 Rates from the U.S. Censns Bureau: Eric Davenport, Senior Partnership Specialist/Team 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 and complimented County leadership, staff and the citizens for being tied for first in the State in census response rate. He presented a letter from Regional Director Ralph Lee thlln king 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 Services, Jefferson County Conservation District and the Clallam 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 resources 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 Canal The project recognizes approaching water quality from a variety of angles as well as being 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; Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of September 13, 2010 e" '. !i ~~~;-;\"... . A C1allam 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-local Agreement; Proposition No.1, Memorial Field and the Recreation Center; City of Port Townsend: County Admini><trator 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 Admini><trator 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 Imanimous vote. HEARING NOTICE re: Two (2) Hearings to Take Comments on a Proposed Resolation to Support Jefferson County Proposition No. 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 "members 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.m. 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 not 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 nnanimous 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. Page 3 Commissioners Meetin~ Minutes: Week of September 13, 2010 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION: The following items were reviewed with the Board by Philip Morley: Budget: Preparation for the September 15, 2010 Elected Officials/Directors budget meeting, discussion of 20 11 strategies, sales tax revenue policy, longer-term budget planning in 2011. Calendar: Hood Ca,nal 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 Co=unity Profile OlyCAP and the Brinnon Motel closure (Community Center remaining open) NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:44 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. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a llnanimous vote. . Page 4