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Monday, February 01, 2010 Time Event
Notes 9:06:10 AM Case Started
9:07:18 AM Call To Order clerk, clerk : DS called meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance
9:07:52 AM Public Comment
9:08:36 AM Craig Durgan clerk, clerk : Commented
on Comp plan and things in it that the County is not doing. The County needs to work on that to get things done. BOCC spends a lot of time on meetings. More time should be spent
on County business like the budget and comp. plan. He gave verbal public records request for information about the Boards and Committees the BOCC serves on. He commented on Climate
Action Committee (CAC). A land use planner serves on on the CAC and he doesn't see the tie in between the CAC and land use. He has been receiving e-mails from Michelle McConnell about
tides. 9:11:50 AM Jim Fritz
clerk, clerk : He drove through PT and saw a lot of empty parking spots. He watched for an hour about how slow business is. He read article on subsidized
lunches. No jobs, 9:14:15 AM Herb Beck
clerk, clerk : Commented on Memorial Field; School lunch subsidy; the BOCC needs to promote economic development and opportunity. We cannot
live off the taxes, we need to promote business. He also commented on the budget. He wants information about where the budget is at.
9:17:33 AM Hyatt Barnes clerk, clerk : He
commented on requests for BOCC to resign. The BOCC does not want to do that as they were elected. Stay with it. Well done.
9:18:53 AM Jim Tracy clerk, clerk : Complimented the BOCC
on the Community Input Workshop with the citizens. He discussed comments made by a member of the Hood Canal Coalition. Lack of credibility was apparent by Mr. Fabian.
9:21:44 AM Tom Thiersch
clerk, clerk : Discussed closure of County parks. He commented on proposed Equestrian Park. Long term would end up costing the County in the long run. $430,000 worth
of timber. That equates to $10,000 in revenue for the County. Giving away this land will take away money from the County and Schools. He read a portion of the agreement which demonstrates
it is not a public park. 9:25:11 AM Larry Carter
clerk, clerk : Commented on e-mail from Michelle McConnell about tides and asking for photos be sent to the State and DCD. He does
not appreciate this kind of e-mail coming from her. She announced that tomorrow is "Wetlands Day". He comments on ice melting. Please keep facts straight.
9:28:41 AM Terri Nomura
clerk, clerk : Commented on the ability of Dana Roberts, PUD Commissioner to listen to others. She asked everyone to try to listen like Dana.
9:31:34 AM Judi Morris, Treasurer
clerk, clerk : Commented that American Marine Bank has been taken over by Columbia Bank. A complete take over. No concern.
9:32:16 AM Mike Belenski clerk, clerk : Asked for clarification
on the rules about people addressing the audience? DS responded that it was allowed because of the subject matter.
9:33:42 AM Norm MacCloud clerk, clerk : Commented on climate changes
and Climat Action Committee and suggested that the County take a year time out on making any expenditures regarding this issue until more data is known.
9:36:32 AM Consent Agenda
clerk, clerk : PJ moved to approve the Consent Agenda. JA seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
9:36:55 AM BOCC Briefing 9:36:59 AM
DS clerk, clerk : noted that the County will retain ownership of the property proposed for the Equestrian
Park. He commented on Boards they serve on which were explained last week. He commented on meetings he attended last week. He feels good about the work the PDD is doing. He reported
on NAMI meeting held over the weekend which he and John attended. The County was found compliant with GMA for UGA. He spoke about Memorial Field issue with Norm Dicks and his staff.
JA commented on importance of the BOCC attending meetings and participating on Boards.
9:45:35 AM PJ clerk, clerk : Met with Rucklehouse and discussed HCCC is relationship to
Puget Sound Partnership. He discussed the structure and purpose of those organizations. 50,000 million pounds of contaminants go into Hood Canal per day. Something has to be done.
He commented on return of Summer Chum. Getting natural resources back is part of economic development. The meetings the BOCC attend are very important. DS noted that they learn a
lot at these meetings which is very helpful. 9:50:20 AM JA
clerk, clerk : Talked about health drinking water. Many people drink from class "B" water systems. State BOH is working
on this issue as the rules are being rewritten. DNR will be coming to make a presentation in a week re: harvesting.
9:53:08 AM PM clerk, clerk : Responded to public comments made
about Committee assignments. The County does track budget expenditures which are available. Time out for CAC expenditures. He reviewed grant opportunity to secure funding for cost
of employee or consultant to look at oppotunity to implement utility conservation measures to save local government money. From a budgetary perspective this is a wise and prudent thing
to pursue. Many Boards and Commissions the BOCC sit on coordinate policy matters. Participation is important to protect the interests of our citizens and well as shouldering some
of the responsiblities as a County in the State. He commented on GMA compliance for Port Hadlock UGA with took ten years to achieve. The next community workshop will be Feb. 11 at
PT Community Center. PJ added that many committees are made up mostly of volunteers. PM discussed Mystery Bay issue and moratorium.
10:07:32 AM Case Recessed
10:14:02 AM Case Resumed 10:14:14 AM Regular Agenda
10:14:18 AM Presentation on Olympic Discovery Trail by the Peninsula Trail Coalition
clerk, clerk : A member of the Peninsula Trail Coaltion thanked the County for their efforts on this.
Discussing route alternatives from Four Corners to the tip of Discovery Bay. There may be connections to HJ Carroll Park and the Tri Area. They are enhancing their website to provide
more detailed and timely information. He asked for the County's continuing support. 10:17:36
AM Chuck Preble, Olympic Trails Coalition clerk, clerk : Commented on make up of Coalition.
Segments have been adopted. He discussed where trail is at right now. 1/3 complete. from PT Ferry Dock to Pacific Ocean. Enough is completed that they are becoming a major draw.
40 miles total - Six miles completed in Jefferson County. Most is in Clallam County. Limited by funding also. A portion of the trail is a challenge.
10:25:39 AM Bob Hoyle clerk,
clerk : Discussed Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT). Connecting trails. They would like the County to resubmit an aquisition proposal to Norm Dicks and Patty Murray. Plan is being worked
on. 10:29:47 AM PJ
clerk, clerk : Commented on national draw relating to economic development.
10:38:42 AM PM clerk, clerk : Noted that non-motorized trails are part of the County's
Six Year Transportation program. Monte Reinders commented on the status of trails in Jefferson County. Funding is diminishing. Chuck Preble asked abut status in Six Year Plan? Monte
said projects are dependent on funding. Chuck Preble offered assistance to Public Works in getting funding as a partner or write a proposal for the County. He offered this support
if the County is interested. Monte noted that the trail has a broad base of support. They are currently providing $100,000 to Port Angeles for assistance with this project. Monte
discussed funding and how difficult is has been to come up with match funding. Chuck Preble said Port Angeles found ways to make it happen. PJ asked about possible trail along 104
from Clallam County to Kitsap county and how that may cause a competition for funding. Chuck Preble said that has been discussed and there may be a competition for funding but, he
doesn't see that at this point. Josh Peters added that there have also been plans for a State trail to the Tri Area. Discussion ensued regarding land aquisition in terms of purchasing
easements versus purchasing property outright. Discussion ensued regarding finishing standard of trail surface.
11:06:24 AM Case Recessed 1:40:12 PM
Case Resumed 4:35:20 PM MOTION
clerk, clerk : JA moved that OlyCap representation be assigned to DS rather than JA. PJ seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote. 4:35:54 PM Notice of Adjournment
clerk, clerk : JA moved. PJ 2nd. motion carried.
4:36:32 PM Case Recessed 4:36:34 PM Case Stopped