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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: Erin Lundgren
MINUTES
Week of March 26, 2012
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 are a summary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
. Volunteers worked on Quilcene's Gateway Gardens over the weekend and will maintain them
through the end of the summer; next week a packet will be provided to the Board regarding
Worthington Park; Team Jefferson is helping Quilcene develop an economic development plan;
. Volunteers cleaned up Quimper Park last weekend; and
. A speech will be given regarding the effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrom in children on April 18,
2012.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan
moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented, Commissioner Johnson seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. AGREEMENT: 2012 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Grant Funding; In the
Amount of$23,320; Forks Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
2. AGREEMENT NO. C16887, Amendment No. I: 2012-2014 Consolidated Contract;
Additional Amount of $208,657 for a Total of $634,016; Jefferson County Public Health;
Washington State Department of Health
3. AGREEMENT NO. OOJ52101: Special Appropriations Act Project (SAAP) Grant; Port
Hadlock Wastewater Facility Final Design Services; In the Amount of $970,000.00; Jefferson
County Public Works; US Environmental Protection Agency
4. Advisory Board Resignation: Jefferson County Library District Board of Trustees; Thomas
Hagen
5. Advisory Board Reappointment: Jefferson County Parks Advisory Board; Two (2) Year Term
Expiring March 15,2014; Representing District #1, Richard Stapf
6. Advisory Board Appointments (2): Jefferson County Library District Board of Trustees; I)
Unexpired Term Expiring May 3,2014, Leigh Hearon; and 2) Five Year Term Expiring April 1,
2017, Hal Beattie
7. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants: Dated March 19,2012 Totaling
$339,481.89
8. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants: Dated March 20, 2012 Totaling $90,568.73
and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated March 8, 2012 Totaling $114,080.24
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PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming April, 2012 as Child Abuse Prevention Month:
Chairman Austin read the proclamation proclaiming April 2012 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Public Health Supervisor Julia Danskin summarized activities planned for children for the month of
April to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month,
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of
November 21 and 28, 2011 as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by
a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided
updates on the following items:
Chairman Austin will attend a JPREP meeting this Friday and reminded everyone of the Community
Input Meeting tonight at the Port Townsend Community Center.
Commissioner Sullivan attended a Peninsula Development Authority meeting where a presentation
about the Wild Olympic's proposal was given,
Commissioner Johnson attended a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting last week.
Regulating the Licensing of Sexually Oriented Adult Business (SOB) and Regulating
the Land Use Permitting and Siting of Sexually Oriented Adult Business (SOB): Associate Planner
David W, Johnson presented two ordinances, one for the licensing of SOB's and another for the land use
permitting and siting of SOB's.
Commissioner Sullivan noted the proposed land use and siting ordinance states the SOB's will not be
permitted in the light industrial area in Quilcene. In addition, no permits will be allowed in close
proximity to schools, daycare facilities, off road public trails and paths, libraries, hospitals, public indoor
recreation areas, parks & playgrounds, places of worship, community centers, senior centers, cemeteries,
residential neighborhoods and master planned resorts.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 03-0326-12 reo regulating the land use
permitting and siting of sexually oriented adult business. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote,
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 04-0326-12 re: regulating the licensing
of sexually oriented adult business, Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Jefferson County Courthouse Phase 1 Stabilization Project Emergency Declaration:
Facilities Maintenance Foreman Loring Bemis stated the Courthouse has been evaluated in the past and
a rating has been assigned regarding the structure of the building. The roof is the next phase of work to
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be completed and the project has been divided into several areas of priority, In 2010 it was determined
that the chimney needs to be part of the next phase of construction, A project was developed in 2010
and was advertised for bid in 2011. No bids were received. The grant funding received was
approximately $300,000 of the anticipated $600,000, Another project plan was developed for the two
highest priorities, the chimney and dormers, within the budgeted scope of the grant funding, The project
was advertised for bid through the small works process and one bid was received. He asked the Board to
declare an emergency to allow the County to accept the bid, Because this project is grant funded, the
work is required to be completed by June 2012. Time is not available to rebid the project because grant
funding will be lost.
Commissioner Johnson asked what is the scope of work for the chimney? Mr. Bemis replied an interior
bracing will be installed along with an exterior bracing,
Commissioner Johnson asked if there will be an effort to bring it up to precise measurements again or
just to stabilize the chimney? Mr. Bemis answered the plan is to stabilize at this point in time.
Mr. Bemis stated work will be done during untraditional work hours because of noise that will disturb
regular business.
County Administrator Morley stated according to JCC 3.55.150 exceptions relating to the competitive
bidding process can be made in cases of emergency. The Board is being requested to approve a
resolution declaring an emergency which will allow the Board to approve a contract for the emergency
work that needs to be done.
Commission Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 12-12 declaring an emergency, waiving
competitive bid requirements for the Jefferson County Courthouse Phase I Stabilization Project.
Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve an agreement with Nordland Construction for the Jefferson
County Courthouse Stabilization Project. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried
with a unanimous vote,
The meeting was recessed at 10:22 a.m, and reconvened at 10:30 a.m, with all three
Commissioners present.
Fort Worden Public DevelopmentAuthority Presentation: Dave Robison, Kate Burke
and Tim Caldwell were present representing the Public Development Authority.
The Board and staff ofthe Public Development Authority discussed economic development
opportunities for the Fort Worden State Park. Mr. Robison asked the Board to send a letter of support to
the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission on behalf of the Public Development Authority.
The Board concurred to consider the letter of support,
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The meeting was recessed at II :46 a.m, and reconvened at 1:31 p,m, with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board:
Calendar Coordination
Legislative Update
. Review of Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Briefing
and Handouts
Miscellaneous Items
. Review of Community Input Meetings
. Jeffcom Interlocal Agreements
. Equestrian Events Center
. Community Development Director
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 3:00 p,m. to 3:15
p.m, with the County Administrator regarding personnel, hiring/discipline/performance review under
exemption RCW42.30.11O(1)(g) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board actually met
in Executive Session on this topic from 3:00 p,m. to 3:20 p.m, At the conclusion ofthe Executive
Session the Board resumed the regular meeting and no action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley continued to review the following with the Board:
Miscellaneous Items
. Letter to State Parks Commission
. Net Pen Tour Logistics
Future Agenda Items
. Work Plan for DCD
Letter of Support: Commissioner Johnson moved to direct County Administrator Morley
to finalize a letter to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for the Board to sign in
support of the Public Development Authority implementing the Life Long Learning Center in Fort
Worden State Park. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting
at 3:54 p.m. until the special meeting scheduled at 7:00 p,m. tonight at the Port Townsend Community
Center. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote,
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