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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM010312 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: Elizabeth Hill MINUTES Week of January 3, 2012 Commissioner John Austin called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Phil Johnson. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: Commissioner Johnson moved to appoint Commissioner Austin as Chairman for 2012. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following are a summary of comments made by citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: . Interest rates are climbing and Water Street will be like a ghost town in one year; . A business in Port Townsend has had a broken window for weeks which is a sign of a broken economy and proposed 2012 goals for the Board to adopt; . There are concerns regarding the Resolution on the consent agenda; . There is a Plarming Commission meeting at the Tri-Area Community Center on Wednesday night; and . A citizen requested that the Board's minutes reflect who is speaking during Public Comment period along with an explanation what is typed is a summary, not verbatim. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 01-12: Joint Resolution of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, the Port Townsend City Council and the Port of Port Townsend Port Commission Approving a Process to Coordinate and Promote Enhanced Inter-Jurisdictional Coordination in Regards to Regional Economic Development Committee 2. AGREEMENT, Change Order No.2: Recycling Services; Dollar Amount Unchanged; Jefferson County Public Works; Skookum Educational Services 3. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants: Dated December 19,2011 Totaling $514,838.91 and December 26,2011 Totaling $947,732.38 4. Payment of Jefferson Connty Payroll Warrants: Dated December 20,2011 Totaling $92,807.49 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated December 6,2011 Totaling $116,308.90 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated December 20, 2011 Totaling $16,700.48 Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 3, 2012 e"'" I~'\ - .~,.. ~ ..,........- (,~,~"", COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided updates on the following items: Chairman Austin volunteered for the homeless shelter for one night and attended the First Night Celebration that was organized by the Historical Society. Commissioner Sullivan attended a meeting at the Port of Port Townsend last week and will attend an Olympic Area Agency on Aging conference call on Thursday and a celebration for the new Kennwick ferry on Friday. Commissioner Johnson will be attending a celebration for the new Kennwick ferry on Friday. Proclaiming January 2012 as School Board Recognition Month for Port Townsend, Chimacum, Quilcene, Brinnon, Quillayute Valley, Sequim and QueetslClearwater: Chairman Austin read a proclamation declaring January 2012 as School Board Recognition Month for Port Townsend, Chimacum, Qui1cene, Brinnon, Quillayute Valley, Sequim and Queets/Clearwater. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the seven proclamations, Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 2012 Commissioner Liaison Assignments: The Board members agreed to continue to serve on their current boards and committees with the following changes: Commissioner Sullivan stated the East Jefferson Watershed Council (Formally WRlA 17) will be meeting as scheduled due to budget cuts; Chairman Austin stated the Climate Action Committee will be meeting as scheduled; County Administrator Morley stated the Regional Parks & Rec Committee will be meeting as scheduled; Commissioner Johnson stated he ""ill be Chairman of the Jefferson County Health Board this year; Commissioner Johnson will be Chairman of the Olympic Regional Clean Air (ORCA) Committee. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the corrected 2012 Recurring Meetings list of the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING: Port Townsend Bay Mooring Buoy Moratorium: Stacie Hoskins, Interim Director, Department of Community Development (DCD), explained the moratorium and that the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Fish and Wildlife has started to take inventory of mooring buoys in the Southern portion of Port Townsend Bay. Chairman Austin opened the hearing for public testimony. Bradv Scott. DNR: Would like to offer support on behalf ofDNR regarding the moratorium. There are approximately 50 vessels in the area and about half ofthem are unauthorized. DNR is working on the work plan identified and appreciates the County's support. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Austin closed the hearing for public testimony. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 3, 2012 Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Scott approximately how many of the unauthorized boats are live aboards? He estimates that to be 2 but there may be more as it is difficult to identify. Commissioner Johnson asked if some of the unauthorized vessels that are now in Port Townsend Bay are from Mystery Bay? Mr. Scott answered that he believes that some of them are from Mystery Bay and Eagle Harbor. The meeting was recessed at 10:31 a,m. and reconvened at 1:31 p.m with all three Commissioners present COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Modey reviewed the following 'With the Board. Calendar Coordination Miscellaneous Items Future Agenda Items NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn at 3:20 p.m. until the properly noticed special meeting or the next regular meeting. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote, MEETING ADJOURNED .~ ~.. '\ ~. ,.. J " SEAL' -l:' '. I'" '7''\!.. ~ '. ,'" . . ,.~ ., ~-/ ' '" V~ 'l"~1 J' ~ 'J, ~ ",' .. r . ...'. _0(' . I (~~ ,t'_14' y. :;, - ~r ,., . I , ..". ...~- ..:~';' I \ . l' ./ '. ., .~ -' ....1: \'~;1;'''f.E;~~1 ~ .: ~ " '-~" ...~, '. 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