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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
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Week of April 16, 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:
. Four citizens spoke in support of a resolution to move to amend the Constitution to eliminate
corporate personhood;
. The resolution on the consent agenda to ban Atlantic fish farms in Washington waters should not
be formally supported;
. The County cannot prohibit a water dependant use, but rather require a conditional use permit;
and
. Earthquakes appear to happen in cycles and predictions are the West Coast will have a 7.5
magnitude or greater earthquake in the next 2 to 5 years and the PUD should be able to drill a
well near the airport so the existing Sparling well can be used as a back up in case of an
emergency;
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. 21-12: Support of Placing a Moratorium on Atlantic Salmon Fish Farms in
the Coastal Waters of Washington State
2. RESOLUTION NO. 22-12: Application for Grant Funding Assistance to the Land and Water
Conservation Fund, Recreation and Conservation Office, for the Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail
Project
3. RESOLUTION NO. 23-12: Application for Grant Funding Assistance to the Washington
Wildlife & Recreation Program, Recreation and Conservation Office, for the Rick Tollefson
Memorial Trail Project
4. HEARING NOTICE: Granting Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) #1 a
Nonexclusive Franchise to Construct, Maintain and Operate Broadband Telecommunications
Facilities in County Rights-of-Way in Eastern Jefferson County; Hearing scheduled for Monday,
May 7,2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers
5. AGREEMENT: Consulting Services to Prepare a Special Benefit Feasibility Study, Port
Hadlock Wastewater Facility, Project No. 40516930; In the Amount of$96,740; Jefferson
County Public Works; Macaulay & Associates, Ltd.
6. Advisory Board Resignation: Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee (MRC); Hal
Beattie, District 3 Representative, Alternate
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7. Advisory Board Reappointments (7): Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee (MRC);
1) Anne Murphy, Marine Science Practitioners, Educators or Researchers, Term Expires 8/16/15;
2) Judy D' Amore, Marine Science Practitioners, Educators or Researchers, Alternate, Term
Expires 8/16/15; 3) Dave Robison, District 1 Representative, Term Expires 4/7/16; 4) Shannon
Davis, District 1 Representative, Term Expires 2/23/16; 5) Tony Petrillo, District 2
Representative, Term Expires 5/1/14; 6) Andrew Palmer, District 2 Representative, Term
Expires 8/16/15; and 7) Michael Adams, District 3 Representative, Term Expires 1/16/15
8. Advisory Board Appointment: Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee (MRC); Mary
Pitts, District 3 Representative, Term Expires 4/16/16
9. Advisory Board Appointments (7): Climate Action Committee (CAC); I) Brian Goldstein,
Resource Conservation Manager; 2) Michael Tweiten, Local 20/20; 3) Pinky Feria Mingo,
Jefferson County Public Health - Green Business; 4) Steve Tucker, Industry - Marine Trades; 5)
Tanuni Rubert, Jefferson Transit; 6) Valerie Johnstone, Faith Based; and 7) Larry Crockett, Port
of Port Townsend Alternate
10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants: Dated April 9, 2012 Totaling $309,277.93
11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants: Dated April 5, 2012 Totaling $823,307.09
and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated April 5, 2012 Totaling $674,706.96
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the meeting minutes of
Jannary 9 and 17,2012 as presented. 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 attended an emergency preparedness meeting and met with staff from Representative
Norm Dick's office regarding the Upper Hoh road last week.
Commissioner Sullivan met with staff of Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCap) and attended
the Rhody Auction last week.
Commissioner Johnson toured Dabob Natural Area Preserve last week with staff from the offices of
Representative Norm Dicks, Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Patty Murray, Puget Sound Partnership
and Nature Conservancy.
Olympic Terrace II Preliminary Plat (SUB05-00003): Associate Planner David W.
Johnson explained a letter was received from Port Ludlow Associates requesting a twelve month
extension of their Olympic Terrace II Preliminary Plat Phase 2 on March 22,2012.
He noted the development agreement allows Port Ludlow Associates to develop their subdivisions
according to a 1992 Ordinance (Ordinance No. 14-0526.92) which was adopted prior to the adoption of
the Unified Development Code (UDC). Under Ordinance No. 14-0526-92 Section 6.2.12, it is allowable
to extend the deadline of a preliminary plat for 12 months after the initial 36 month period. RCW
58.17.140 pre.exempts local jurisdictions from allowing anything less than seven years for completion
of plats.
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Commissioner Sullivan asked if the ordinance should be changed to reflect the new RCW? Mr. Johnson
answered yes, the ordinance and the UDC should be amended according to state statute.
Mr. Johnson noted RCW 58.17.140 allows the Board to extend plat expiration dates beyond the seven
years. County Administrator Morley asked if the Board can extend the date for six months, one year or
several years? Mr. Johnson stated it is not defined and a legal opinion should be sought.
Chairman Austin asked why the recommendation is for a one time extension? Mr. Johnson replied that
is how it is defmed in the ordinance.
County Administrator Morley asked if Port Ludlow Associates would like to request a twelve month
extension in which they will be able to complete the project or do they want more time? President of
Port Ludlow Associates Diana Smeland replied it would be difficult to complete the project within
twelve months because of the economy and they would appreciate more time.
The Board concurred not to take action today, but seek a legal opinion to see ifthe County can grant a
longer one time extension.
Humane Society of Jefferson County Agreement and Interlocal Regional Services
Agreement with the City of Port Townsend: County Administrator Morley stated negotiations between
the County, City of Port Townsend and Humane Society of Jefferson County. Two agreements. One is
with the Jefferson County Humane Society and the second is with the City of Port Townsend to allow
animals from their jurisdiction to use Jefferson County Humane Society services. These are both one
year contracts because the contract with the Humane Society of Jefferson County is a transitional
agreement.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the agreement with the Humane Society of Jefferson County.
Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the interlocal regional services agreement with the City of
Port Townsend for services with the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 10: 12 a.m. and reconvened at 1 :34 p.m with all three Commissioners
present.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Workshop: Potential Resolution to Support an Amendment to the US Constitution
to Amend Corporate Personhood
Calendar Coordination
. Elected Directors Luncheon on April 23, 2012
. Budget Committee Meeting on April 18, 2012
. Finance Committee Meeting on April 24, 2012
. Pin Fish Farming Presentation on May 14,2012
. Legislative Steering Committee Meeting on May 3 and 4, 2012
. April 17, 2012 Transit Board Authority Meeting Canceled
. Net Pen Tours on May 1,2012
. Jefferson County Library Breakfast on May 15,2012
. Agriculture Permitting potentially on May 15,2012
. Jeffcom Meeting April 26, 2012
Legislative Update
. State Legislature Revised Biennial Budget for 2012/2013 $100,000 to
Jefferson County's Adult Higher Education Distance Learning Program
Miscellaneous Items
. Exploratory Regional Parks & Recreation Committee (ERPRC)
. Jeffcom - Separating Payroll from the Auditor's Office upon Separation
from County
. Wage Table Discussion
. Peninsula Development District Request for Additional In-Kind Match
(See Letter Approved Later in Minutes)
. Preparation for April 18, 2012 Community Input Meeting at Gardiner
Community Center
. Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Status
Cancellation of May 14,2012 Meeting: Commissioner Johnson moved to cancel the
meeting of May 14, 2012 because there will not be a quorum. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Letter of Availability: Commissioner Sullivan moved to authorize County Administrator
Morley to confirm the availability of funds and send a letter to the Economic Development Authority
(EDA) committing up to $5,000 in additional in-kind match to the EDA's grant to the Peninsula
Development District (PDD). 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 4:30 p.m. until the scheduled special meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Gardiner Community Center on
Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
MEETING ADJOURNED
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Phil Johnson, Member
Raina Randall
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