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Dlsb'lct No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
Dlsb'lct No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
Dlsb'lct No.3 Commissioner: John Austin
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
MINUTES
Special Meeting
June 7, 2011
Chairman John Austin called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Hoh Tribal
Center in the presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner David Sullivan.
County Administrator Philip Morley served as meeting facilitator and welcomed everyone and introduced the
Board. County Administrator Morley 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
. In these tough economic times, why would the County opt to take private and State Timberlands out of
production?
. Status of County budget, and projected shortfalls?
. Jefferson Transit Funding?
ANIMAL SERVICES
. We need to be able to bring rescued/stray animals to the shelter (not requesting transport). If the
rescued/stray AnimAls are not taken in then I want money to transport Jefferson County AnimAls to other
rescues.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS:
. Any new water (drinking) regulations coming in the near future?
. What is Public Health's license requirements for septic inspectors and can service providers who only have
a Wastewater Operator certification also inspect septic systems in Jefferson County?
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LAND USE, PLANNING AND REGULATIONS
. On February 8, 2010, the Board submitted a letter of support to Congressman Dicks for the Wild
Olympics Campaign which in essence, expanded the National Park Service boundaries establishing more
wilderness and wild and scenic rivers designation. What individnally convinced each Commissioner to
provide this support? How did you factor economic impact of taking lands off the tax rolls, DNR Trust
revenues, access and working lands? How do you envision your roll in this matter in the future?
. How did the Commissioners come out with a unanimous endorsement of the Wild Olympics Campaign in
February of201O before residents knew anything about it? By then the only Jefferson County residents
who knew about the proposal were members of the Wild Olympic Coalition. Why are you endorsing the
Wild Olympics Campaign when Olympic National Park does not want it?"
. Difficulty in how to sell and develop a pre-existing lot?
. How is the National Park Service and the US Bureau ofLand Management surveying and marking the
boundaries of Olympic National Park and the possible buffer?
. What is Rayonier's restrictions of public access to DNR lands that are surronded by Rayonier lands and
where does DNR have an access easement?
. What are fencing requirements for livestock to keep them away from streams when the streams are
seasonal/intermittent or when drainage courses move from one year to the next?
ROADS
. Is Public Works going to replace one or more culverts on the Upper Hoh Road and are stream crossings
properly named and mapped?
MISCELLANEOUS
. There is concern about what chemical contractors for the Noxious Weed Control Board may be using on
Himalaya blackberry bushes and other non-native species, and whether lasting damage is being created by
application and over spray?
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County Administrator Morley wrapped up the exercise portion of the meeting and thanked everyone for coming.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:25
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 unanimous vote.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Lorna Delaney, CMC a
Clerk of the Board
Phil Johnso ember
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DaVId Sullivan, Member
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