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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 Mortey
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
MINUTES
Week of April 18, 2011
Chairman John Austin called thc meeting to order at the appointed time in thc presence of
Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Phil Johnson.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizcns in
attendance at the meeting and reflcct their personal opinions:
. The Prosecuting Attorney stated that there was a sccurity scare in the Courthouse last week and
he is concerned about Courthouse security;
. Kitsap Mental Hcalth had to release 61 mental health patients last month and another 300 people
are being turned away from mental hcalth care because there is no funding. Someone nccds to bc
a champion for mental health funding in the State so the legislature puts a priority on it and the
needs of people are put first;
. We need adequate security in this Courthouse and the building needs to be upgraded for
earthquake;
. Everyone was invited to the Grand rcopening of the park and campground in Quilcene next
weekend which will include many other events during the day;
. A proclamation was submitted to the Board to recognize "Parental Alienation Awareness Day"
on April 25 and it has not been on the agenda yet;
. The Board needs to talk to the lady asking for the proclamation for recognition of parental
alienation as a form of child abuse;
. Thcre are definite needs for more security and safety in the Courthouse and there needs to be
security for this room;
. There are issues with the franchise agreement with PSE that is on the agenda today. This
agreement says that only Jefferson County can use these poles for free and everyone else will
have a pay fee and that includes NoaNet. This is a non-exclusive franchise agreement and that
means that PSE could come back and build a utility for just the most profitable customers while
every other customer would have to pay higher prices to the PUD;
. Sheriff's Deputies need to be document when people are removed from the Commissioners
meetings. The Prosecuting Attorney knows that there are certain defmed weapons in the RCW.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson
moved to delete Item I and to approve the balance of the items as presented. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
I. DELETED Resolution No, Re: Hearing Notice: 201 J 1st Quarter Supplemental Budget Extension - Appropriations;
Various County Departments; Hearing Scheduled for May 2. 2011 at 10: t5 a,m, in the Commissioners Chambers
2. AGREEMENT NO. GI000404, Amendment No.2: Coordinated Prevention Grant - Education;
Increase Amount by $3,473.00 for a total of $53,465.00; Jefferson County Public Health;
Washington State Department of Ecology
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3. AGREEMENT NO. G0800563, Amendment No. I: Grant Funding for the Port Hadlock Urban
Growth Area (UGA) Sewer Design Development Project; Reclaimed Water Grants Program;
Revenue in the Amount of $197,797.00; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State
Department of Ecology
4. AGREEMENT: Recycle Warehouse Roof Repair; In the Amount of$3,902.40; Jefferson County
Public Works; Olympic Steel LLC
5. AGREEMENT: Target Zero Task Force Project; Revcnue in the Amount of $42,985.00; Jefferson
County Sheriff; Washington Traffic Safety Administration
6. Payment of Jefferson County VoueherslWarrants Dated April 11, 2011 totaling $677,900.02 and
Dated April 12, 2011 totaling $1,671.50
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided updates on
the following items:
Commissioner Sullivan reported that he spent time in Olympia as budget issues were discussed and attcnded
the WSAC Legislative Steering Committee. Licensing was discussed with regard to legalizing medical
marijuana and the unfunded mandate it would create for counties. He also attended a PRTPO meeting in
Shelton. Many communities in the region are finding that there are liability issues when Transit systems use
private property for bus stops. He will be attending the Transit Finance Committee and the Transit Authority
meetings this week. The RC&D will no longer be funded with federal dollars and the Executive Director
position will manage the outstanding grants. It is not known what will happen once those grants are
coneluded.
Commissioner Johnson reported that he toured the Brinnon Motel and Community Center with the County
Administrator and the Facilities Maintenance Foreman. This is an important community meeting hall but
there are problems with the facility that are complicated and need to be addressed. He reported that the issue
of medical marijuana came up at the LEOFF Board meeting and that Board agreed that this medical expense
not be allowed until the State makes the sale legal.
Chairman Austin reported that the State Board of Health (BOI'I) will have a presentation on the radiation
from Japan as it may effect Washington State. There is monitoring done in several places around the State.
They do not recommend that people take potassium. In order to save funds the State BOH has stopped
paying travel expenses for the Board members. There were members who tried to participate in the meeting
by phone, but that didn't work well because the technology wasn't adequate.
Philip Morley noted that Team Jefferson will be working to transition from WSU to a stand alone entity.
The first joint meeting of the Regional Parks and Recreation Committee is being arranged by staff.
BID OPENING: Jefferson County Courthouse Roof Stabilization Project: This bid
opening was cancelled.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL: Resolution Granting a Nonexclusive
Franchise to Install and Operate Electric Power Facilities in Eastern Jefferson County; Puget Sound
Energy: County Administrator Philip Morley reported that the record was kept open after the oral testimony
was closed. Jim Pearson, Public Works Development Review Planning Projects Coordinator, advised that
staff has reviewed the comments received and have summarized them. The Public Works Department
recommends that the franchise be granted. Commissioner Sullivan said that the PUD submitted a letter.
They have discussed the issues with their attorneys and they do not feel there is any issue with them moving
forward with taking over the PSE electric utility and working with NoaNet. The PUD is a member of
NoaNet.
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Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 14-11 authorizing the Puget Sound Energy,
Inc. nonexclusive franchise to construct, maintain and operate clectrical power transmission and distribution
lines together with poles, wires, and other appurtenances upon, over, along and across a franchise area
within unincorporated Jefferson County. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion.
Philip Morley noted that a question brought up this morning about this franchise allowing PSE to come in as
a competitor of the PUD after the PUD takes over the electrical utility. Jim Pearson clarified that the
franchise provides that it can be transferred to another party. The PUD and PSE would apply to the County
to transfer the franchise. The Board would take action on that request. There are sections of the franchise
that would have to be revised if the PU D took it over. PSE is regulated by the Utilities and Transportation
Commission (UTe) and the franchise reflects that regulation. The PUD would not be regulated by the UTe.
The franchise includes standard lant,'Uage on the issue of County facilities on the poles, Philip Morley noted.
The Chair called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
HEARING: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application; 2011 Public
Service Grant and Close Out of the 2010 Public Service Grant; Olympic Community Action Programs
(OlyCAP): Tim Hockett, Executive Director of Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCap), explained
that this hearing is on the closeout of the 2010 Community Developmcnt Block grant and the application for
2011 Community Development Block grant. He thanked the County for being the host agency for this block
grant which provides services in Clallam and Jcfferson Counties. Therc are about 15,000 people in poverty
and in one way or another OlyCap helps about 12,000 of those people. OlyCap helps people survivc povcrty
by making sure that thcy receive basic needs (clothing, food, shelter, medical attention) and they try to help
people get out of poverty. There are two funds that help OlyCap provide services: I) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), and 2) Community Service Block Grant (CSBG.) The application that
is coming by the end of the week is for a 6 month period (July through December) for close to $70,000. He
thanked Treasurer Judi Morris for her 16 years on the OlyCap Board with 12 years as the Chair of the Board.
She just resigned from the Board and provided sterling leadership and professionalism during her tenure on
the Board. He also thanked Karen Bednarski, Auditor's Accountant, for her assistance to OlyCap.
The economy has put more people at risk and more people are falling into the poverty category. Therc are
many people coming to OlyCap now who have never before had to ask for help. OlyCap works with people
who are the hardest to employ. Another group that is Icft out of the workforce are teens because now there
are older people coming out ofretirement taking service sector jobs that used to be givcn to teens.
The emergency service program is robust with the Peninsula Home Fund which is used to provide direct
help to people in both Counties. Health Care access has been a big issue because health care costs continue
to rise which is exacerbating poverty. The Dental Clinic in Port Angeles had to be closed even though it
served 2,000 people in 2010. The Health Care Authority notified OlyCap that the funding contract was
suspended midterm and then Medicaid changed the rules on coverage for adult dental services which meant
that $30,000 per month was lost which forced OlyCap to close the clinic. OlyCap has been completely
evaluating the agency's services with regard to funding contracts, and discretionary funding. Programs must
fit the funding that is available. The weatherization program jumped from serving 25 homes to 45 in 2009
and 188 in 2010. In the next six months OlyCap plans to spend about $30,000 out of the $70,000 in
emergency services, $15,000 into home care, $12,000 into Nutrition and a similar amount in energy
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servIces. OlyCap is working heavily in and around Port Townsend on shelter and affordable housing
serVices.
The Chair opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments for or against the closing of the 2010 CDBG
Block Grant and the application for the 2011 CDBG GranL the Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION 15-11 the certification of compliance for CDBG
Public Services Grant which designates the COWlty Administrator as the Authorized Chief Administrative
Official to act in oflicial matters in connection with this application and Jefferson County's participation in
the CDBG program. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
HEARING: Draft East Jefferson County Forest Plan: Mike Cronin, Consulting Forester in
Jefferson County and retired DNR Forester, explained that a year ago several people met with DNR about
the proposed Pope Resource land exchange and as a result were asked to provide an alternative to the DNR
2008 Asset Management Strategy. The 2008 Strategy basically drew a line through cast Jefferson County
roughly west of the Center Valley Road and all of the lands on one side (indicated in brown on the Strategy
map) are outside of what DNR considers long term forest management land. Many of those parcels are
currently zoned as forestland (indicated in green on the map.) There are many 20, 40 and 80 acre small
private forestland owners who benefit from being adjacent to other commercially managed forestlands, The
DNR Strategy was to block up and consolidate their forestlands to the west of Highway 101. This alternative
considered the individual characteristics of each and every DNR parcel. The 40 to 45 parcels were evaluated
carefully to determine their value as habitat, potential forest management revenue generation, and all
specific characteristics, prior to a recommendation being placed on the parcel. They recommend that DNR
continue to manage and hold the vast majority of those parcels. Some of the parcels have specific ecological
features that generate higher levels of protection and the recommendation is to transfer them to protected
status. The proposed Asset Management Strategy provides more than one alterative for most of these
parcels. Very few are recommended for exchange to private parties. There is a great deal of pressure to
convert forestlands as land values go up and these DNR managed parcels are no exception. The land values
on the east end of Jefferson County arc a little higher and they are close to the hills. To use that as a criteria
to dispose of parcels leads you toward disposing of all parcels as growth occurs around them, They believe
by holding them and maintaining them the conversion of forestlands can be reduced and private landowners
who are adjacent to them will be assistcd to,manage their land and maintain the infrastructure for continuing
work in the forest.
Peter Bahls, Director, Northwest Watershed Institute, said this plan was put together looking at each
individual parcel's habitat, timber values, and recreation and open space value to figure out the maximum
public benefit option for that parcel. The advantages of DNR having a dispersed ownership is having
accessible open space near where people live and helping to prevent conversion of forestlands. If DNR
moves out of an area of forestland, over time it makes it a higher risk of conversion from forestland base.
This plan took over a year to develop through the work of foresters, habitat biologists and other interested
local citizens. There has been strong letters of support sent to the Commissioners for this alternate strategy
from the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Forest Tech (a forest consulting
company), Hagen Consulting (a forestry company), Northwest Natural Resources Group (focus on
preserving forestland and sustainable forestry), the Olympic Environmental Council, the Olympic Forest
Coalition, North Olympic Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Jefferson Land Trust and the Olympic
Environmental Council.
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Commissioner Sullivan asked about the affect on local taxing districts between the two different plans?
Peter Bahls explained that DNR would make available fiJr exchange all the parcels outside the areas they
want to keep in long term forestry and over time there would be no Forest Board land left in those fire
districts. If there is no Forest Board land there is no tax revenue for those fire districts. Once the land is
exchanged there is no way to tag the parcel back to the original fire district. In terms of other revenue both
proposals are about the same. If some of the parcels are put in Community Forest as proposed in the
alternative proposal, it can only occur on school land and not on Forest Board land so there would be no net
loss of the Forest Board land in the County.
Commissioner Johnson asked what "Community Forest" is actually? The legislation creating a Community
Forest Trust category was just passed, Peter Bahls explained. If there is a piece of school property it can be
converted to the Community Forest Trust which buys out the difference between the timber value and the
development value of the property. The County and the DNR would split the cost of buying out that
additional development value. The parcel would be pernlanently protected as a piece of forestland and
managed for forestry and there isn't the same obligation to produce the maximum revenue from it.
Commissioner Sullivan said managing small pieces of land for forestry is a different operation than
managing a very large area. We have many small lot owners that need assistance from people who know
what they're doing to manage their small parcel. It seems like this would facilitate having those businesses
available in the community because they would have enough work. Mike Cronin noted that without the
DNR anchor forest parcels, particularly in the east side of the County, there won't be many larger working
forest tracts.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Ports, Port Ludlow, stated that she was included in the group that worked on this alternate plan. She
is the daughter of one of the initial consuiting foresters of America and a concerned citizen. To her working
forests are essential for many reasons. She said they were looking at a way for DNR to move forward in
looking at what she considers their concurrent responsibilities of providing recreation for the public, being
thoughtful of environmental concerns, and the need to promote working forests. They have a mandate for
public land, not to promote private land or private interests. They wanted to give DNR a set of protocols
where they can look authentically at each piece of property on its own merits not some red line that's drawn
in the middle of the County. That kind of a cut and run situation is not beneficial for DNRs mandate. These
are tools for DNR to use to evaluate each property and they looked at each of the 45 parcels of public land in
east Jefferson County. This is kind of a watershed that is not only important for east Jefferson County, but
all State lands in all the counties of Washington State and even farther. Washington State is often in the
forefront of these industries. They looked at this, not as a way to hamstring DNR, but as a way to provide
them more tools with which to more authentically evaluate what their purview is which is public lands.
Ed Wilkerson, Fire Chief, Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue, stated that two letters (one from him and one from
the Fire District Board of Commissioners) were submitted. Their position on the land swap hasn't changed
from the letter dated April 14,2009. They have taken a narrow focus on this complex issue. Their concern
is that any loss of revenue to the Fire District is something they should be very concerned about. So far this
year the District has received over $40,000 in Forestland Trust funds. This is an amount that has a huge
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impact on their budget. They do not want to see any land swap occur that would takc Trust land out of Port
Ludlow Fire and Rescue's jurisdiction.
Connie Gallant. Ouilcene. representing the Olympic Forest Coalition, said that the Coalition's mission is to
protect forest and aquatic resources. They have always tried to work with DNR, particularly for DNR to
adhere to their management plan when it comes to protecting wildlife and habitat. She became involved in
the land group becausc ofhcr concern about the land swap and also the DNR retreat from the hills. A key
issue is to have DNR remain in eastern Jefferson COlillty. Our economic woes cannot be overemphasized
and the Fire Districts and junior taxing districts cannot afford to lose the funding they currently have and for
that reason they insist that DNR adhere to their management plan and do not yicld to development with our
public lands. The members of the Olympic Forest Coalition strongly support this plan and they hope that
the County does also.
Hilton Tremble. Biologist with the JamestO\vn S'Klallam Tribe. rcported that their Chairman submitted a
letter in support of the Asset Management Strategy dated April 6, 201 I. The Jamestown Tribe supports this
Strategy for the reasons listed in the support letter and due to their long term interest in kceping Trust lands
in a public management strategy, They are also looking at the Foothills land exchange which is a large land
swap between DNR and Green Crow Corporation. This land swap covers a small amount of land in east and
west Jefferson County, as well as lands in Clallam, Grays Harbor, and Mason counties. Almost 7,000 acres
of Trust land will be traded to Green Crow for 9,000 acres ofDNR property. There are 7 Tribes affected by
and in support ofthis land exchange. This land exchange has almost the opposite effect of what was being
proposed here. It's the private timber industry parcels that are located in lower areas and subject to
development pressures and are being traded to DNR.
Owen Fairbank President. Jefferson Land Trust Board of Directors. advised that they have submitted a letter
in support of this plan and acknowledge DNR's willingness to givc thc group two years to come up with an
alternate and he appreciates the way they manage timberland. They do it in a way that is more beneficial to
the community than what is allowed under the Washington State Forest Practices Act. They want to see
these lands saved, Diversified parcels benefit all of us in terms of open space and habitat and their support of
other working forests.
AI Scalf. Director. Jefferson County Department of Community Development, said that from the perspective
of Growth Management, the Forestland Asset Management Strategy involves 23,457 acres. From the macro
perspective of Jefferson County's comprehensive planning under the Growth Management Act, this
exchange is part of an overall strategy of resource land management. There are 4 components of resource
land management in the Growth Management Act: 1) Forestry, 2) Agriculture, 3) Mining and 4)
Aquaculture. Jefferson County has 326,044 acres of designated commercial forestland under GMA. Since
1998 there have been applications to covert forestlands. It is very difficult to convert through the
Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle and all such recent applications have been denied. These lands are
subject to allowable uses from the development regulations which may include forest practices, mining
extraction, farming, aquaculture and for residential homes to be built on legal lots ofrecord (whether they
are 40 or 80 acres or blocks or larger in size.) The County development regulations (from GMA 060. I .A)
are that "Each County shall assure that the use of the lands adjacent to agriculture, forest and mineral lands
shall not interfere with the continued use of those resource lands for the production of food, timber and
extraction. The Asset Management Plan is not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The parcels and
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blocks are consistent with the Land Use Map and any change or rezone would require a Comp Plan
amendmcnt.
James Tracv. Land Use Counsel for Thorndvke Resources and Fred Hill Materials, tcstificd that the DCD
Director just testified to the absolute number of acres of private commercial forestland and public forestland
in the County. There is no approaching Armageddon with rcgard to the convcrsion of these public
forcstlands to some other use. There are multiple uses allowed on them already. Previous testimony pointed
out that the Constitution mandates that the State Commissioner of Public Lands manage public lands for
maximum economic production for the benefit ofthe Common School Fund. Currently we're involved in
all kinds of budget manipulations and balancing. Has anyone asked the qucstion that if we're not going to
manage public forestlands for their maximum economic production as timberlands but instead replace that
mandate with managing for other legitimatc values (open space, fish and wildlife habitat) then what is a cost
associated to the Common School Fund? That cost can bc quantified or at least estimated. There is no such
thing as an open space area that pays for itself. You would nccd to associate user fees that match the loss to
the Common School Fund. The issue with the Asset Management Strategy is the loss ofrevenue to the
Common School Fund. If you are going to adopt a different management strategy for public lands, and you
determine after economic analysis that you want to reduce timber production on DNR lands, the
management for other functions (open space and habitat, etc.) has a cost associated and that should have
some kind of fiscal analysis. The fire issue on public lands is important. If they are not managed for timber
production and you are going to manage them for other uses, the implications of those other uses for forest
fire need to be considered.
Chairman Austin advised that the State Superintendent for Public Instruction sits on the State Board of
Natural Resources.
Gretchen Brewer stated that managing the forest to maximize economic extraction is a problematic approach
to managing the forest. Things like ecosystem services, which is an emerging area, realizes that there is an
economic value to maintaining the forest as it is. The concept of maximizing the revenue minimizes the
length of time forests are available for extraction of forest materials. DNR records show that there is only
8,000 tons of slash per year actually burned in the forest which means if you're going to extract forest
material you will be extracting all of the trees. The 8,000 tons is only I to 2 percent of what the Port
Tovmsend Paper biomass project would need to fuel their burner. In order to maximize the profits you can
get from the forest you'd have to cut down the whole forest which would be a very short term use.
Mike Cronin clarified that the proposal provides a recommendation for more than 75% ofthc DNR Trust
lands to continue to be managed under the DNR Trust Management program as they have in the past. The
Community Forest recommended parcels also would be managed parcels, The difference is that these
parcels would not be required to produce revenue for the Trust (Common School or Forest Board) but they
would provide revenue to pay for administrative costs. They would not be an increased risk of damage from
hazards like forest fire.
The Chair closed public comment.
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Commissioner Johnson asked where the 8,000 tons of slash is burned eaeh year? Gretchen Brewer
answered that is countywide in Jefferson County as an average over thc last four years. Commissioner
Johnson then asked if the loss to the schools has been estimated? Chairman Austin stated that he sat in on
almost all ofthesc Committee meetings and they are trying to keep as much of the land in east Jefferson
County under the management of DNR and not have it converted to privately owned forest. This group is
looking to maintain forestlands in the long term.
Commissioner Sullivan asked what happens if the Board adopts this alternative plan? Chairman Austin
answered that if the Board of Commissioners endorses the plan it will be presented to State Lands
Commissioner Goldmark as an alternate for the State Forest Practices Board's consideration.
Commissioner Johnson asked that if under this program DNR can manage open space in a way to recover
their management fee, wouldn't that still be a loss to the School Trust? lfthe land was converted to
Community Forest, but this recommendation does not have most of the land going into Community Forest.
Chairman Austin answered. The suggested parcels for Community Forest are a placeholder. This alternate
proposal does not turn working forests into parks or open space. We can't afford to do that. The main
purpose of this is to continue to have working forests where there is harvest and revenue to thc County and
to the schools. Community Forests could occur in the future, but are not essential to this plan.
Mike Cronin then explained that any Forest Board parcel that returns income to the local taxing districts
would have to be transferred to an inter-grant exchange to be traded for school parcels prior to them being
designated Community Forest. The local taxing district would be reimbursed and would continue to
maintain their Forest Board land base which is the grant that provides the bulk of their income to the local
fire districts.
Commissioner Johnson moved to authorize a recommendation to encourage the DNR to consider this
alternate Forest Assct Management Plan and to forward it to the State Commissioner of Public Lands.
Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION: Status of Additional Information on Finfislt Aquaculture;
Jefferson County Response to Department of Ecology on Changes to tlte Locally Approved Shoreline
Master Program (LASMP) and Additional Public Input (MLA08-475): Michelle McConnell, Associate
Planner, noted that a bibliography of additional information has been prepared on finfish aquaculture. There
are 61 items listed with most of them available on-line. A couple of the items in the bibliography are not
currently posted because they are still trying to obtain a digital copy. There are also still a handful of items to
process. The first 21 documents are key items from '80's and '90's including the final programmatic
Environmental Impact Statement. At item 22 the items are listed in the bibliography alphabetically by
author's name and are mostly scientific papers from peer review journals, but there are also items prepared
by the County's Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, David Alvarez. There is quite a diversity of
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topics and issues that are addressed. This is a lot of information to review and consider. DCD staff has not
finished reviewing all of these documents.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the County could ask DOE to approve the SMP minus this issue so that the
Board can have more time to review all ofthe documents? Michelle McConnell advised that they have not
posed this question to DOE. DOE has already given a response on the County's LASMP that included a
prohibition on finfish and net pen aquaculture. She does not believe they would be amenable to a complete
omission of that issue from the program. Commissioner Johnson clarified it wouldn't be an omission, but a
moratorium. Michelle McConnell advised that a moratorium would be a separate action from the text of the
program.
Stacie Hoskins, Plalming Manager, explained that the Code allows the County to update the Shoreline
Master Program at any time. There would be the challenge of completing it and then going through a whole
update process on the SMP within the maximum time line of a moratorium which is 6 months plus 2
extensions or a year and a half total. The discussion continued regarding what would have to be done if a
moratorium is considered. Al Scalf added that DOE could approve the LASMP any day and if they
approved it with a conditional use for salmon net pens this Board, under their legislative authority, could
place a moratorium on the net pens with a statement of public interest and a work plan for the 6 months of
the moratorium.
Commissioner Sullivan noted that there is an advantage to many people for having the LASMP approved
fairly soon on everything but the net pen issue. Stacie Hoskins added that non-conforming lots are having a
challenge at the moment and are waiting for adoption of the new SMP. Commissioner Johnson added that he
would love to see the adoption of the SMP (without addressing net pens) moved forward.
Chairman Austin asked what the process is for an article to be included in the bibliography? Michelle
McConnell explained that at this point anything that staff has come across has been added to the list. Philip
Morley said that currently DCD staff can exercise review of any document as to whether it is pertinent to the
subject or not, but once the public hearing is held anyone can submit anything for the record.
Commissioner Sullivan said that he is still interested in the conditional use criteria, ifthe County goes that
route, or the possibilities for a ban. He has concerns because the SMA says aquaculture is a preferred use as
long as it is non-polluting. When you look at all the criteria for different permits and all the exemptions from
State and federal law it is pretty clear that it is polluting to a degree. The discussion turned to some of the
questions that need to be addressed: what are the criteria for conditional use permits? how do you monitor
cumulative effects? how many net pens would be too many? how much of a burden should be put on the
first net pen application because it will set the groundwork for future applications? and how do we get a
baseline for what we have and then measure any impact from that baseline to determine how many is too
many?
Commissioner Johnson stated he is not comfortable making a determination at this time. Commissioner
Sullivan asked if the 1986 guidance document and the EIS have been brought up to date? Michelle
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McConnell reported that they have not found more current versions of those documents, There are some
scientific and permit documents that are more current. The discussion turned to what is done in other
counties, states and countries regarding net pens.
Philip Morley advised that the Board has statcd many issues for stafI to work on and next week staff is
proposing to bring a letter to send to DOE seeking an extension of the end of April deadline that the County
thought it could meet, since this review is not complete.
The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the business scheduled for the morning, All
three Commissioners were present when the meeting reconvened at ] :36 p.m,
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley
reviewed the following with the Board.
Briefing re: Draft Memorandum of Understanding for the Management of the Upper Hoh Road
Calendar Coordination
. Legislative Update
. Miscellaneous Items
Future Agenda Items
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson movcd to adjourn at 4:25 p.m.
until the next regularly scheduled meeting or properly noticed special meeting. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
John Austin, Chair
ATTEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
Lorna Delaney, CMC
Clerk of the Board
David Sullivan, Member
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District No. I 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
MINUTES
Week of April 25, 2011
Chairman John Austin called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of
Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Phil Johnson.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in
attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
The annual permit fee for food vendors in the County has gone up to $98 per event which is a
level that means many won't be able to make money. The Health Board set these fees last year
and this needs to be addressed.
. The person negotiating the PSE Franchise Agreement took the comments a constitutent
submitted for the record and sent them to PSE and asked PSE to comment on them which was
not a professional thing for a staff member to do. The County Treasurer has acted on several
suggestions for improvements which included posting the Budget Committee meeting minutes
on the website.
. The Board needs to understand where small businesses are located in the County and provide
help for non-conforming uses especially those covered by the Shoreline Management Plan.
Jeff Co 101 would like to bid on filming the Commissioners meetings ifthat is considered in the
future.
. Today is the 6th anniversary of Parental Alienation Awareness Day. Why didn't a Judge in this
County follow the laws or the Court Rules with regard to a parental alienation case in this
community?
. The agreement for Juvenile Detention facilities (Item 4) on the Consent Agenda has no
attachment to reality because it assumes that Kitsap County will have extra bed capacity in their
Juvenile Detention faeility which is not likely to be the case. This agreement should not have
been considered on the Consent Agenda and should be deleted because it needs more analysis.
. The consent Agenda item for disposing of County property should be approved because the items
have been offered to other agencies with no takers and many of the items are broken and not
working and they can be disposed of as provided by policy adopted by the State Auditor last year.
. Fish farms need to be kept out of Jefferson County waters. We are spending money to clean up
Puget Sound and the farming of salmon is counter intuitive. Netpens damage the environment
and contribute little to the local economy.
A request was made that Commissioner Sullivan turn in an ineident report regarding the removal
of a person from the Commissioners meeting. Who authorized the opening of the second door
into the Chambers today?
. The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is over 11 % and climbing and gas will be $5/gallon
by the tourist season and $6/gallon by the end of the year; property crimes are increasing in the
County and people in the County blame County government the for lack of jobs. We need to
tighten up security in the Courthouse and around the County.
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APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson
moved to approval all of the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 16-11: HEARING NOTICE: 2011 1st Quarter Supplemental Budget
Extension - Appropriations; Various County Departments; Hearing Scheduled for May 9, 2011 at
10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers
2. RESOLUTION NO. 17-11: Finding and Determination to Dcclare Certain Personal Property as
Surplus and Authorize Disposal
3. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1: Appraisal Services for Mid Hood Canal Acquisition
Project; Additional $7,000 for a total of$23,400; Jefferson County Public Health; Allen Brackett
Shedd
4. AGREEMENT, InterIoeal: 2011/2012 Juvenile Detention Facilities; Jefferson County Juvenile
Services; Kitsap County
5. AGREEMENT: Noxious Weed Coordinator; In the Amount of $18,600; Jefferson County WSU
Cooperative Extension: Eve Dixon
6. AGREEMENT: Management of the Public Safety Interoperability Communications Grant
(PSIC); In the Amount $120,000; Jefferson County Jeff Com; Clallam County
7. AGREEMENT: Port Hadlock Wastewater Facility Preliminary Design Services; In the Amount
of$599,395.92; Jefferson County Public Works; Tetra Tech, Inc.
8. EASEMENT: Access and Utility Easement for a Privately Maintained Access Road Passing
Through a Portion of County's Broad Spit Park Property, Parcel No. 701 282 001
9. Advisory Board Resignation; Conservation Futures Advisory Board; Crystie Kisler
10. Advisory Board Reappointment; Jefferson County Peninsula Regional Services Network
(PRSN); Three (3) Year Term that Expires February 25, 2014; Daniel Deane
II. Advisory Board Appointment; Conservation Futures Advisory Board; To Serve a Four Year
Term Expiring on 4/25/15; JD Gallant, District #3 Representative
12. Advisory Board Appointments (2); Housing Action Plan Network (HAPN); 1) Pamela Roberts,
Representing Education and Economic Development (term expires 4/25/13); 2) Beulah
Kingsolver, Housing Provider Representative (no term limit)
13. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 18, 2011 totaling $457,718.64
and Vouchers/Warrants Dated April] 9,2011 totaling $2,682.89
14. Payment of Jefferson County PayrolI Warrants Dated April 20, 2011 totaling $88,622.15 and
AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated April 6, 2011 totaling $109,298.40 and Dated April 20,
2011 totaling $16,347.60
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the minutes of the
March 14,2011 meeting. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided updates
on the following items:
Chairman Austin reported that he will be meeting with representatives of Old Dominion University who
will be moving into Building 202 at Fort Worden;
Commissioner Sullivan said there is a drug "Take Back" day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. sponsored
by the Port Townsend Police Department where they will take and dispose of drugs that are in marked
containers. The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office will take drugs whether or not they are in marked
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containers. There is a Peninsula Development District meeting on Thursday where they will be
discussing economic development. The Resource Conservation and Developmcnt Committee is now
operating as a non-profit Committee because there is no funding available.
Commissioner Johnson said he will be spending a good deal ohime this week reading about netpens.
Philin Morlev noted that Wednesday evening the Board will be at the Brinnon Community Center for a
Community Input meeting.
Proposed Ordinance Re-Establishing a Moratorium against the Issuance of Permits or
Approvals Pertaining to Adult Businesses: David Johnson, DCD Associate Planner, reported that this is
a request to extend the current moratorium that expires today for another 6 months. A workshop has
been scheduled on May 5, 2011 to discuss business licensing for this type of business. If the moratorium
is adopted today a hearing must be held within 60 days.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approved ORDINANCE 01-0425-11 to re-establish a moratorium
against the issuance of permits or approvals pertaining to adult businesses. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion. County Administrator Philip Morley noted that the Board has been briefed on this
and they directed staff to continue to work on the licensing provisions. The Chair called for a vote on
the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
BID OPENING: Dismal Creek Culvert Replacement: Mark Thurston, Public Works
Project Manager, opened and read the bids received.
BIDDER
Bruch and Bruch Construction, Port Angeles
Pacific Coast General LLC
Rognlin's, Inc.
Seton Construction
Anderson Environmental Contracting
Engineer's Estimate
BID
$404,593.90
$363,827.67
$436,925.00
$308,629.50
$258,327.31
$415,239.00
Public Works staff will review the bids and make a recommendation for bid award that is to the best
advantage of the County.
PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU): Re-Open Lake
Leland Campground (Adopt a Park Program); Curtis Stacey and Tanya Royer: Matt Tyler, Parks and
Recreation Director, explained that Curtis Stacey and Tanya Royer have volunteered for over a year
maintaining the day use park at Lake Leland. They visit the park on a regular basis to monitor the
activity, to keep the park clean, and remove the garbage. They have done a considerable number of
improvements to the park including removing noxious weeds, washing signs, opening up the area so that
people can safely access the beach, and maintaining the vault toilet. It is unique for volunteers to operate
a campground because a campground is an active use area where you are in a contract with everyone that
pays to use the campground. The level of service has to be high and consistent. Mr. Stacie and Ms.
Royer are experienced at this type of operation. They considered this proposal for six months and have
decided that they will commit to operating the campground for a year. They worked with other volunteer
groups to mow and restore the site to its original condition which took several days of hard work. They
plan to open it on May 27, 2011 and operate it through the fall season. There is a goal of promoting a
family atmosphere at the campground and a modest revenue goal has been set. The funds to pay for this
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project come from the campground fees. This is a great park for families to camp, swim and fish. The fee
is $18 per night and is affordable for families. This is also an important cconomic rcsourcc for thc
Quilccnc area. Commissioner Sullivan noted that this campground also providcs overflow for pcoplc
visiting familics in Quilccne. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the MOU as presented.
Commissioner Sullivan scconded the motion which carried bv a unanimous vote The Board members
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thanked Mr. Stacie and Ms. Royer for this and other services to the community.
BID OPENING: Willoughby Creek Bridge Repair: Mark Thurston, Public Works
Project Manager, opened and read the bids received.
BIDDER BID
Rognlin's, Inc. $596,580.00
Seton Construction $523,670.97
Bergerson Construction $616,911.00
Engineer's Estimate $554,458.00.
Public Works staff will review the bids and make a recommendation for bid award that is to the best
advantage ofthe County.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION re: Finfish Aquaculture and Timeline for Preparation of
the Draft Jefferson County Response to Department of Ecology on Changes to the Locally Approved
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) (MLA08-475): Al Scalf, Director of the Department of Community
Dcvelopment, encouraged the Board to move to closure on the discussion of net pens and schcdule a
public hearing on the LASMP. Michelle McConnell noted that there is a new bibliography that now
includes 84 items which is not an all inclusive list of the literature on finfish aquaculture. There is also a
draft letter to the State Department of Eco 10b'Y asking for an extension of the April 30 deadline for the
County's rcsponse. She noted that in discussion with the DOE Project Manager it appears that they
would be amenable to the County sending a status update without a specific deadline. The County is still
on point to meet thc statutory deadlinc which is Deccmber of this year.
Commissioner Johnson asked if DOE was asked about adopting what the County has proposed with an
exemption for finfish aquaculture? Michelle McConnell reported that she briefcd the DOE Project
Manager on that idca and DOE feels that is akin to what they have provided in the required change
which is to allow finfish aquaculture with a conditional use permit across the board in all shoreline
designations. If the County puts forth an SMP that omits (does not addrcss) finfish aquaculturc and an
application comes in it would be treated as an unlisted use which automatically defaults to a conditional
use permit.
Al Scalf said that a public hearing could be held the wcek of May 16 and in order to do that staff would
have to finalize the Codc document for next Monday's agenda and prepare a public hearing notice,
which means this would havc to be done soon. It could be done with thc March 21, 201] changes made
by the Board. It could take weeks, if not months, to assimilate the literature that's been gathercd. DCD is
inclined to leave that information where it is. The public hearing will generate additional information.
The discussion turned to possible hearing dates, Commissioners schedules, what issues are part of finfish
aquaculture, and what would be included in the public hearing notice. Philip Morley suggested that the
bibliography be closed until the public hearing record opcns. Michelle McConnell reiterated that any
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additional inf()rmation that comes in will be held to be added to the record later. There is a specific time
when the formal public comment period is open. After more discussion of the 1986 guidelines, the need
for updated information, and what type of guidance DOE has provided regarding the County's ability to
limit finfish net pens, Michelle McConnell reported that staff \vill bring draft code language and a draft
hearing notice for the Board to consider in a couple of weeks.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the letter to DOE advising that the County will not be
submitting a response to the Department by April 30 and will continue to work to deliver a response as
soon as the local process is complete. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the business scheduled for the morning.
All three Commissioners were present when the meeting reconvened at 12:00 p.m. for the Elected
Officials Quarterly meeting which then recessed at 1 :21 p.m. All three Commissioners were present for
their afternoon session which began at 1 :36 p.m.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
"",' Calendar Coordination
tar Legislative Update
w Transmittal Letter to Commissioner of Public Lands Goldmark re: DNR Asset Management
Strategy Proposal
1& Miscellaneous Items
1& Future Agenda Items
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn at 3:35 p.m.
until the next regularly scheduled meeting or properly noticed special meeting. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
John Austin, Chair
ATTEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
Lorna Delaney, CMC
Clerk of the Board
David Sullivan, 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
MINUTES
Special Meeting
April 27, 201]
Chairman John Austin called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Brinnon
Community Center. Commissioner Phil Johnson, Commissioner David Sullivan, County Administrator Philip
Morley and Superior Court Clerk Ruth Gordon. Wayne King, Public Utility District No. I Commissioner was
prcsent as well.
The Chair welcomed everyone and introduced the elected officials and meeting facilitator Bob Herbst. Superior
Court Clerk Ruth Gordon gave a brief overview of the services provided by her office. The facilitator then
reviewed the format for the participatory exercise.
The following questions and comments were submitted by the citizens and then grouped by category. Each
question/comment was read aloud and a facilitated discussion was held on each category.
BUDGET AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
. "Given the Revenue Shortfall - What non critical activities are wc putting on hold?"
(Has the County had) "Considerations of Clallam I Jefferson Services? Such as Transit or County Fairs,
ect."
GENERAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT
(Is the) "Shoreline set back 150 feet or 30 feet?"
. "Granted oil spills and traffic via the Straits and Puget Sound are a hazard - What is being done about reall
bad chemicals coming in?? On ships-"
. "Why is the Dosey Road at the wash out not repaired?"
. "What has been discussed for the future of South Jefferson County - How do you all foresee the economic~
of our area?"
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BRINNON MOTEL
. "Bikers and hikers, especially the young, might make use of a bunkhouse like hostel upstairs."
. "Why didn't anyone follow up (60 days as promised) with us on the status (bid) information for the motel';
The meeting and promise was in January 2011"
"If the motel is operated by volunteers what will they do that is different so that it makes money and
contributes to cost of operating the Community Facilities?"
. "Didn't any of the folks who showed interest in thc motcl qualifY? You're hurting Shrimp Fest."
SEWER
. "Will the sewer line be put in with public hookups in mind?"
. "Several years ago there were petitions asking about incorporative sewers. This appears to have died by
the vine. Are there any movements regarding the installation of sewers')"
"PUD Commissioner: How come we pay into the PUD - part of our County taxes when Mason County
provides our power?"
Chairman Austin thanked everyone for coming.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9: 13
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 Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
John Austin, Chair
ATTEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
Raina Randall
Deputy Clerk of the Board
David Sullivan, 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 Delancy
MINUTES
Week of May 2, 2011
Chairman John Austin called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of
Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Phil Johnson.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in
attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
. A citizen expressed concern about the Port T o"WTIsend Paper Company biomass project and the
affects of the particles the incincrators produce will havc on humans.
. Thcre is a need in this State and County for a Critical Area Exemption for Agriculture. There is a
Bill before the Legislature to address critical areas and agriculture and this Bill will be the topic
of discussion at a meeting being held at the Grange next week.
The collapse of the dollar will impact everyone and on May 16 the national debt limit will be
exceeded and Congress will have to do something about it.
. The change orders on the Consent Agenda for the Jeff Com project are a concern because the
project is now at 147% increase in costs which is suspicious and reeks of mismanagement. It was
recommended that an internal and possibly external audit be conducted on this project.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Johnson moved to approval all Consent Agenda items as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. HEARING NOTICE: Proposed Mats Mats Beach Homeowner's Association, Water and
Effiuent Line Franchise; Hearing Scheduled for May 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Commissioners Chambers
2. AGREEMENT Change Orders (2) No. 19 and 20: Changc Order No. 19 in the Amount of
$11,516.00; and Change Order No. 20 Reduced Amount of$2,203.00; Jeffcom 911 Radio
System Improvements Project; Jefferson County JeffCom; Buchanan General Contracting
Company
3. AGREEMENT: Jeff Com Director Employment Agreement; In the Amount of$64,726.92;
Jefferson County JeflCom; Janet Silvus
4. AGREEMENT NO. 1183-25375: General Terms and Conditions; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson
County Public Health; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
5. AGREEMENT NO. C14950, Amendment No. 31: 2007-2011 Consolidated Contract;
Additional $3,827 for a Total of$2,817,025; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State
Department of Health
6. AGREEMENT NO. Gll00189, Amendment No.1: Hood Canal Watershed Clean Water
Project; Language Change Only; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department
of Ecology (DOE)
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(HCCC) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Dated November 25, 1985: Jefferson County; Mason
County; Kitsap County; Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and Skokomish Tribe
8. Advisory Board Reappointments (5); Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee
(SWAC); I) Joanne Tyler, District #1 (term expires 8/28/12); 2) Mike Mullin, District #2 (term
expires 10/6/12); 3) Valerie Johnstone, District #1 (term cxpires 6!7!l2); 4) Robert Burns,
District #3 (tenn expires 3/13!l2); 5) Kent Kovalenko, Murrcy's Disposal (term expires
10/23/12)
9. Advisory Board Appointment; Jefferson County Peninsula Regional Services Network
(PRSN); Three (3) Year Term Expires May 2, 2014; Nancy O'Neill
10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 25, 2011 Totaling $759,331.59
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided updates
on the following items:
Commissioner Johnson said that he attend cd the Loyalty Day parade in Brilillon last week.
Chairman Austin noted that hc saw the equipment to install the sewer pipeline at the Dosewallips Park
while he was in Brinnon for the parade. He met with Senator Hargrove and Senator Harper who is from
Port TO\'lllsend, as well as Representatives Tharinger and Van De Wege in Olympia last weck to urge
their support of funding for the Courthouse project and other funding that will help the County. He hand
delivered the Forest Asset Management Plan to the Commissioner of Public Lands.
Commissioner Sullivan reported that the SRI 9/20 Corridor Study has been completed and he has a copy
of it. It includes a vision for transportation from the Ferry Dock in Port TO""TIsend to the Hood Canal
Bridge and will help with setting priority on projects in this area. He attended the dedication ofthe new
building at the Boat School. The School has over 50 students. He also attended the final ""Tap-up of the
Health Data Committee. Information on health and social issues has been updated and is available on the
Health Department website.
Philip Morlev reported that the Board will be at the Coyle Committee Center on Wednesday for another
Community Input meeting. They were in Brinnon last week with about 30 interested citizens in
attendance. Much of the talk was about the Brinnon Motel.
INTERVIEW of Persons Interested in Serving on the Jefferson County Planning
Commission: The Board interviewed two citizens interested in serving on the Jefferson County Planning
Commission. After the interviews the following actions were taken:
Commissioner District No.1 Representative
Commissioner Johnson moved to appoint Gary Felder to a new four (4) year term (term expires May 2,
2015) on the Planning Commission. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Commissioner District No.2 Representative
Commissioner Sullivan moved to reappoint Patricia Farmer to another four (4) year term (term expires
March 17,2015) on the Planning Commission. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
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BID OPENING: East Price Street Improvement Project; County Project No.
1805951806 (CR-1806): Dale Seward, Public Works Project Manager, opencd and read the bids
received.
BIDDER
Shold Excavating, Ine.
Lakeside Industries
C & J Excavating
Seton Construction
Pacific Coast General, LLC
Engineering Estimate
BID
$136,877.15
$159,945.40
$137,955.75
$157,833.00
$204,573. 71
$212,643.14,
Public Works statfwill review the bids and makc a recommendation for bid award that is to the best
advantage of the County.
The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the business scheduled for the morning.
All three Commissioners werc present when the meeting reconvcned at I :32 p.m.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
DISCUSSION: Appointment of Clean Water District Advisory Board Members
DISCUSSION: Status of the Moderate Risk Waste Facility
Calendar Coordination
Legislative Update
Miscellaneous Items
Future Agenda Items
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn at 4:32 p.m.
until the next regularly scheduled meeting or properly noticed special meeting. Commissioncr Johnson
seconded the motion which carried bv a unanimous vote.
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MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
John Austin, Chair
ATTEST:
Phil Johnson, Member
Lorna Delaney, CMC
Clerk of the Board
David Sullivan, Member
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