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Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE:
Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager and Interim Director of Community Development~
Michelle McConnell, Associate Planner, Long Range Planning ~
April 23, 2012
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT: PJ""";ng Commission District I and 3 Appointments
ATTACHED: Two Statements of Interest - Felder and Brotherton
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The nine-member Jefferson County Planning Commission currently has
three vacancies for District I and 3 represetltatives:
. District I - A four-year term that expired March 17 of this year;
. District 1 - A four-year term that will expire March 17, 2015; and
. District 3 - A four-year term that expired March 17 of this year.
Department of Community Development provides this overview with a recommendation for
appointments.
ANAL YSISlSTRA TEGIC GOALS/PROS and CONS: Pl....m"g is intended to guide and regulate the
physical development and servicing oflands to provide predictability and consistency for citizens and
agencies, and to assure high standards of the natural environment for living, operation of commerce,
industry, agriculture and recreation while conserving the highest degree of public health, safety, morals and
welfare in view of the need for a strong local economy. To this end the Board of County Commissioners
(DoCC) established a Planning Agency comprised of a department and a commission. Per the originating
resolution, the commission should assist the department in carrying out its duties, by and through "'"Bl'ging
the public in the preparation and review of comprehensive plans and development regulations. The
department shall forward any commission recommendation on to the BoCC and a final departmental
recommendation on matters before the Board.
Standinl! District 1 Vacancv:
In September 2010, Ashley Bullitt resigned before the expiration ofher term (March 2011). The position
was advertised seven times in September and October 2010, March 2011, and in FebruarylMarch 2012.
During this period of advertising, the term expired and a new vacant term was set to expire in March 2015.
Additional ongoing public outreach efforts were made from March 2011 through April 2012
(announcements at meetings and on the web page, email notices sent to members and interested parties
list). One application was submitted in March 2012 (Lorna Smith); it was subsequently determined that
she resides in District 2, not District 1. Another application was submitted in April 2012 (Jack Worrell)
and DCD is working to schedule an interview. This long-standing vacancy is still open with only one
applicant on file.
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Regular Agenda
Recent District I VacanCy:
In July 2010 Andrew Reding resigned before the expiration of his term (March 2012). Gary Felder was
appointed in May 20 I I to the position. The term has expired; the position was advertised three times in
FebruarylMarch 2012 with additional public outreach efforts conducted (described above) from February
through April 2012. Mr. Felder submitted an application indicating his interest in being reappointed. The
new term is set to expire in March 2016. Only one other District 1 application has been received (J.
Worrell).
Recent District 3 Vacancy:
Tom Brotherton was first appointed to the Planning Commission in March 2008. His term expired in
March of this year and he submitted an application indicating his interest in being reappointed. The
vacancy was advertised three times in February/March 20 I 2 and additional public outreach efforts
conducted (described above) from February through April 2012; no other applications were received.
Staff Review:
The DeD review team (Stacie Hoskins and Michelle McConnell) reviewed Mr. Felder's and Mr.
Brotherton's past service as Planning Commi""ioners and the Statement of Interest Volunteer Applications
both have submitted for reappointment DeD concludes that Mr. Felder and Mr. Brotherton have been
diligent in studying the issues addressed by the Planning Commission, make positive contributions to
deliberations and group dialogue. and represent well the interests of their district residents. Staffbelieves
Mr. Felder and Mr. Brotherton will continue to provide thoughtful input to the Planning Commission and
recommends both for continued public service.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There is no fiscal impact to the county's General
Fund for re-appointing two members to serve on the Planning Commission (PC). The 2012 DeD and PC
Budgets are based on nine (9) PC members and these appointees would serve as part of the group.
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RECOMMENDATION: Based on the findings of the DCD interview team, staffrecommends the
BoCC:
I. Re-appoint Gary Felder as a District 1 representative on the Planning Commission to serve a
four-year term ending March 17, 2016.
2. Re-appoint Tom Brotherton as a District 3 representative on the Planning Commission to serve
afour-year term ending March 17, 2016-
3. Consistent with past practice, direct staff to re-advertlse for additional candidJlJes for the District
1four-year term ending March 17, 2015 and make a recommendationfor appointment when a
suitable appUcant is identified.
Because three vacancies can make it more difficult to ensure a quorum (five out of nine members) for
conducting business meetings, staff urges timely action by the Board to allow new member participation in
the next Planning Commission meeting on May 2,2012.
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EducatiOl'lBl BacIo=und:
Attended Everett JC for 2 qtrs; Centralia Co1. 1 qter; U ofWA. BA in
SocioloQY 1970.
Grocery worker: 5 yrs; Telephone craftsman- installation, repair, central office
Experience: equipment man, acting manager as employee trainer: 12 yrs. Trainer for
New Careers Program(Fed) women & minorities 1 112 yrs. Small Bus.
owner - general contractor of residential- new and remodel and light
commercial projects: 30 + yrs. Many other lesser employment experiences.
Organiza:tionsl Affiliations:
- Bainbridge Is1. Rotary Club ( 4 yrs. on Bd.) 8 yrs. Bainbridge I Ometepe Sister
Is!. Assoc. ( Bd) 7 yrs. ; JC Democratic Club 16 yrs. ; CWA Union Steward 7yrs.
Community Interests:
Town Pointe owners assoc. bd. member 4 yrs. ; JC Dems. 16 yrs. ; Peace and
Civil rights issues 50 yrs.
Ha:ve you served on lUly other Jefferstm County li\oard, Commi"<ion., Cerrnmttoo, .Cmmcil OI' Task Faree? If y~
please "....
Presently serviIig as Dist. :fI: 1 Pll'mning Com and wish to be considered for
reappointment. I find the work of the Commission very diverse and of
considerable interest to me.
Why are you applying for this appointn1ent?
I have found it a great privilege to have a part in in strengthening aspects of
the GMA given my long experience as a builder.
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PLANNING COMMISSION VOLUNTEER APPUCATIONISTATEMENT OF INTEREST J>age
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Is your participation limited in any mannerwitli NgtUdto;tlie l'lIll:pOOr ilf'Iia~jei ~ yoo W1illl~~ .able
to attend? I[yes; explain:. . '.:. " . ;. 'c.' .'. ' ".
Generally, I have no conflicts regarding attendance.
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Descq~ yo\ll' llY.lU~~iUty to attend day and evei1h:rg meetings at various l~om; in ~e ~UD/Y:
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DescnlJe yom professional or volunteer experienee wmoli'WtJuld behl:llpful in (l();Flductiag public hearings, .
preparing findings and conclusions, aDd deliv6ring recommenWrtioJ1S:;: . , ',. ',' . ,
_ I do not consider the role of conducting public hearingsas a strong suit for me -
_ but I am generally comfortable in the public setting.
In your own words, desenoethe p1:I1peSC of_ P1a".....r<g Comf"'i"!iloa ;Jnd:li'Alat yGUfoo! )'l1l1Hl;m~01iIlilly
con-ttr'bl:rte to the Planning ColllU1ission: '. . . '.
I feel very strongly that the work of the present members of the commission is -
clear embodiment of most of the people in]C and through this shared interest
we are well equipped to
address the on going development of the peoples interests and present a
responsive audience to those that have particular concerns with an largely
open mind and willingness .
to fairly address the publics concerns.
It is deslreab1e for Advisory Board and COI!lJ'1);ission membllrs t-o have a br-oadcol;lective knowledge and intetli:st
in various ethnic, religious, cultural, educational and community views. Describe.your stl!ellgtBs in this area:
Previously addressed.
I understand the member responsibililies, and am aware that this appolntment'may enrall many.h"Olll;S'perlOOJ!th of at:tNe
involvement in Planniag Commission meetfngs and aetivffies. AIl of the information on tbJs.appHcatit>n Is true tl> file best f>f
my knowledge.
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please relnrn to: Jefferson County CommissWpe!\<, P.O. Box 1220 11820Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
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