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Monday, March 22, 2010 Time Event
Notes 9:06:27 AM Case Started 9:06:39
AM Call To Order clerk, clerk : DS called meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance.
9:07:25 AM Public Comment Period
clerk, clerk : 9:07:27 AM Tom Thiersch
clerk, clerk : Commented on CA item #1, noting that JEA is suppose to pay for the fence according to the agreement.
If approved, he would like to see the County get reimbursed. He also commented on logging loss re: DNR property transfer.
9:10:43 AM Jim Boyer clerk, clerk : Asked about agreement
for PIF funding for roundabouts agreements. He stated there are many ways to spend this funding.
9:13:27 AM Bill Miller clerk, clerk : Thanked the BOCC for supporting the DNR land
swap. 9:14:15 AM Jim Fritz
clerk, clerk : Commented on energy efficiency. Wrong way to go by setting up another agency. Employees know best where to save energy. Why not ask them?
County needs to look at making the building safe and efficient as well. 9:17:46 AM
George Yount clerk, clerk : Thanked Joe D'Amico for his contribution to the County in settling
lawsuit cases. He commented on number of minutes used during public comment period. 9:20:32
AM Joe D'Amico clerk, clerk : Commented that he or SSNW did not settle with the County. Other
claims are still pending. He commented on John Austin. John is coming out to them and he appreciates that. He attended budget committee meeting. There seemed to be a disconnect
between the County Commissioners and the rest of the staff. He encouraged those ideas to be brought up during those meetings. He also attended the Safety Committee meeting. JeffCo
101 video recordings are not edited. We can't afford the DNR land swap. 9:23:46 AM
Jim Tracy clerk, clerk : He commented on the nexus between special access and number of minutes someone
spoke. It is irrelevant. 9:26:48 AM Mike Belenski
clerk, clerk : Commented that the number of minutes has nothing to do with the way people are treated. He commented about how
people who contribute to the BOCC campaigns are treated differently. 9:30:25 AM
Case Recessed 9:35:10 AM Case Resumed
9:35:13 AM Consent Agenda
clerk, clerk : JA moved to approve the CA. PJ seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
9:36:28 AM BOCC BRIEFING 9:36:34 AM MINUTES
clerk, clerk : PJ moved to approve minutes. JA seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
9:37:54 AM PROCLAMATION
clerk, clerk : JA read proclamation. PJ moved to approve. JA seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
9:43:14 AM JA clerk, clerk : 1) Dinner
at Quilcene Masonic Logde for a woman who has rehabilitated the Mt. Walker Inn; 2) Reminder that Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. there will be a presentation by Transit to explain new bus
routing sevice. He attended one held last Thursday and encourages people to attend. 9:45:28
AM PJ clerk, clerk : 1) Has Nature Conservancy meeting on Tuesday; 2) HCCC meeting last week
discussing summer chum restoration funding. Low dissolved oxygen is not the only problem in HC. Stormwater runoff, hard armoring also contribute; 3) He attended Leg. Steering committee
meeting last week. Wrongful death. County's at risk of paying for claims on county property; 4) non-supplant language has been removed from legislation.
9:50:35 AM DS clerk, clerk
: 1) Commented on health care; 2) PDD meetings and RCD meetings will be held this week; 2) Field trip to Tomanowas Rock.
9:53:57 AM PM clerk, clerk : 1) Responded to public comments:
Surveying services for fenching is the first step in moving forward on the fencing. There is no agreement in place yet with JEA. Solid waste is working to get into compliance. If
the agreement that is approved outlines payment of fencing the County will get reimbursed; 2) DS explained PIF funding and why they supported funding on City projects because it affects
the economy in Jefferson County. The county has honored the commitments it has made; 3) DS attended meeting on Chetzemoka ferry celebration. August 31 is target date for having ferry
in service; 4) PJ commented on state's budget discussions. 10:03:43 AM Case Recessed
10:09:01 AM Case Resumed
10:09:07 AM Regular Agenda
10:09:15 AM Hearing re: Proposed E911 Emergency Locator Ordinance clerk, clerk : Public
Works Special Projects Coordinator Jim Pearson and Public Works Engineer Monte Reinders were present. Jim stated 911 system has been in place for 20 years. Important changes are being
proposed the current ordinance to make it easier for emergency responders. The threshhold for naming a road will be changed from 5 to 4 address. Roads over 1,000 feet long will be
named by mile post. Another important aspect is to make corrections to road names. Property owners are affected. Provision to name unnamed roads and change unnamed roads. Ordinance
has been posted on county's website. Hearing notice published. Sheriff Tony Hernandez and Ed Wilkerson, Port Ludllow Fire District Chief were also in attendance. DS opened public
hearing. 10:17:25 AM Tom Thiersch, Jefferson County
clerk, clerk : Thanked everyone for the work put into this. He lives on a private road and appreciates this. He asked about the
signage of the street itself? He feels his sign is inadequate. He asked about definition for driveway entrance.
10:20:01 AM Alden Johnson, Port Ludlow clerk, clerk : Asked how many
streets will be affected by this ordinance? Jim Pearson explained intent of the ordinance is to correct problems.
10:22:54 AM Bill Miller, Port Townsend clerk, clerk : Commented that
every change we can make to allow emerg. responders to find people, is important. 10:23:38
AM Sheriff Hernandez clerk, clerk : Stated that S.O. and JeffCom is in support of this ordinance.
There may be about 20 addresses that need to be changed. The error rate will be decreased.
10:25:35 AM Joe D'Amico, Fort Discovery clerk, clerk : He thinks it is a good idea to
name the roads. Is there a cost? Jim Pearson explained that addresses trigger a road name.
10:27:16 AM Ed Wilkerson, PL Fire Chief clerk, clerk : He thanked Jim Pearson for his
work on this. They are in support of this ordinace. This is to deal with issues. 10:30:15
AM PM clerk, clerk : Commented that this is in addition to addressing operational concerns.
There is godd sharing of data between GIS and JeffCom. 10:31:29 AM Hearing closed
clerk, clerk : Hearing no further comments, DS closed the hearing.
10:32:31 AM Jim Pearson clerk, clerk
: answered questions: Applicant pays for sign and is installed by the County. The County does not maintain those signs. If a sign is lost, damaged or stolen, the County will replace
it at the applicant's expense. That is for private roads only. The County pays for signs on public roads.
10:36:16 AM Discussion clerk, clerk : Staff will finalize and bring
back to approval on April 5th. 10:37:37 AM BID AWARD re: Official County Newspaper
clerk, clerk : County Admin. Philip Morley and Clerk of the Board Lorna Delaney presented recommendation
memo. DS discussed advantages versus disadvantage between the two bidders. The Leader is also less expensive and reaches a greater circulation. For these reasons they recommend the
bid be awarded to the Leader. JA moved to award the bid to the Leader. PJ seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
10:41:59 AM Case Recessed 10:51:47
AM Case Resumed 10:51:49 AM 2010 Budget Update
clerk, clerk : County Administrator Philip Morley reported that January/February General Fund revenues were low. Sales
tax is running 4.5 - 7% below exptected. Private Timber Harvest tax rev. have recovered, but, may still be running low. Waiting for revised timber rev. estimate from DNR. Recording
is running 14 low, and licensing is running 10% low. Real Estate Excise Tax is running 10% low and the General Fund could be called upon to cover bond payments. Revenues are on a
watch list. Objectives: Keep the budget balanced. Attempt to protect our employees & retain public services during a time when our citizens are vulnerable. Protect our capactiy to
operate next year and beyond. Work together for the common good. Be open, be fair. Act and communicate in a corrdinated fashon. Track record of cooperation. Hopefully March rev.
will be strong. If not, we've been there before: last year at this time Jefferson County confronted a $1 Million budget shortfall. We worked together successfully. We developed effective
ways to respond. If necessary, we can do it, together, again. Proposed Approach: Work with oru branches/depts. to firm up rev./exp. projections. Begin developing contingency plan
in consultation with electeds and directors. Begin discussion with unions. By March 31, get updated sales tax and other revenues from state. Based upon this, determine if we see
a GF rev. gap & set budget goals if necessary. Work with electeds and directors on proposed plans. Be prepared to implement any plan as early as May 1. Communicate with staff & public;
be proactive, coordinated & cohesive. DS commented on REET. PJ discussed horsepark and affordalbe housing. No decision made yet. PM offered comments.
11:12:06 AM Case Recessed
1:51:55 PM Case Resumed 1:51:57 PM CA Briefing
3:08:12 PM Notice of Adjournment
clerk, clerk : JA moved to adjourn. PJ seconded the motion which carried.
3:08:37 PM Case Recessed 3:08:50 PM
Case Stopped