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Home My WebLink AboutM040912 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 April 9, 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: . A citizen asked if precincts could be eliminated altogether? Concern was voiced regarding the Port Townsend Paper Corporation's Biomass project and more information is needed to determine if it is safe for citizens; . A citizen asked who will supervise the quality offuel that will be used for the Biomass project? The County is going to have much more pollution in the air than before the Biomass project starts; . A citizen welcomed Carl Smith, new Community Development Director, it is a thankless job and a position that cannot please everyone; the employment agreement for Mr. Smith has a severance prOVlSlon; . A citizen welcomed Carl Smith, new Community Development Director; there will be a presentation at Chimacum Grange this Wednesday regarding the different types of medicinal plants that can be grown in our climate and how to prepare them for market; pensions of public employees are trillions of dollars underfunded which is inflating the banks and is highway robbery; and . A citizen stated Carl Smith's perception of customer service is excellent and recommended the Board let him do his job as political influences can effect positions like Mr. Smith's; the County Code should be simplified. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 15-12: HEARING NOTICE: First Quarter 2012 Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County Departments; Hearing scheduled for Monday, April 23,2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers 2. RESOLUTION NO. 16-12: Application for Funding Assistance to the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Recreation and Conservation Office, for the Maynard Nearshore Restoration Project, Discovery Bay 3. AGREEMENT NO. G0800056, Amendment No.2: Discovery Bay Clean Water Project; Reduced by $159,118.36 for a Total of$336,519.64; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 9, 2012 4. AGREEMENT: Group Provider Services for Washington Medicaid Beneficiaries; Fee for Service; Jefferson County Public Health; Coordinated Care Corporation 5. AGREEMENT: Provide Behavioral Health Specialist Consultation Services; In the Amount of $3,000; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Healthcare 6. AGREEMENT: Employment Services for Department of Community Development Director; Carl Smith 7. AGREEMENT NO. DTFH70-12-E-00018: Duckabush Road Preservation Project W A PFH 206(1); In the Amount of$182,615; Jefferson County Public Works; Federal Highway Administration 8. AGREEMENT, Change Order No.1: Upgrading and Maintenance For Compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Regulations for Solid Waste Division; In the Amount of$I,340.37; Jefferson County Public Works; Paradigm Software, LLC 9. Advisory Board Resignations (2): Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee (MRC); I) Jerry Gorsline, Environmental/Conservation Alternate; and 2) Joth Davis, Commercial Interest Representative 10. Advisory Board Appointments (2): Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee (MRC); 1) Jill Silver, Environmental/Conservation Alternate, Unexpired Term Expires February 2,2013; and 2) Gordon King, Commercial Interest Representative, Term Expires April 9, 2016 Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 19, 2011 and January 3, 2012 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 attended a tourism conference last week and will be attending the Board's special meeting on Thursday. Commissioner Sullivan attended a gallery walk and Olympic Community Action Program's grand re- opening of their thrift store last week. He will attend the Tax Blues breakfast and Port Hadlock Shellfish Management Plan meeting on Wednesday, School of Woodworking breakfast on Thursday and the opening of the Farmers Market this weekend. Commissioner Johnson attended a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting last week and he will be in Olympia for an Olympic Regional Clean Air Committee meeting on Wednesday and will attend a special Board meeting on Thursday. Interlocal Agreement: Revenue to Service Bonded Indebtedness for Jeff Com: County Administrator Morley presented an interlocal agreement with the City of Port Townsend, and Fire District's 1,2,3,4, and 5 assuring the revenue stream for servicing three bond issues that the County is responsible for. Treasurer Judi Morris stated the County needs to be protected because it is ultimately responsible for the bonds although Jeffcom will be becoming their own entity. She needs assurance that there is a revenue stream, so she may pay the bonds on time. This agreement stipulates that revenue from III0th percent of Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 9, 2012 S",,",>, ....., ; .<1::; to t.. ~u., sales tax approved for this purpose will go into a newly established fund (119) to the bond payments and provide Jeffcom a portion for their monthly operating expenses. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the interlocal agreement dedicating emergency communications sales tax for bond debt and distributing excess revenue to Jeffcom as per the agreement. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Consolidating, Amending and Creating Voting Precincts: Chairman Austin relayed two questions received during the public comment period, "why doesn't the County eliminate precincts? and "why do we have primary elections as they cost a lot of money?". County Auditor Donna Eldridge stated Washington State law dictates what the Auditor's office does regarding precincts. She explained further that the primary election serves as an elimination process for the general election in the event several people file for one position. Precincts can be no larger than a population of 900 voters and not including absentee voters. Because the County does not have absentee ballots, but rather vote by mail ballots, some precincts are rather large. There has also been a request to consolidate some of the precincts. Currently there are 31 precincts. After consolidating and splitting precincts appropriately, she is proposing 39 precincts. The only precinct that is not being amended in this proposal is 401 (Nordland). Deputy Auditor Karen Cartmel explained the process of conciliating, amending and creating the process. Chairman Austin asked if the boundaries of precincts 600 and 601 are in align with the school district boundary? Ms. Cartmel answered yes, with the Queets/Clearwater School District boundary. Chairman Austin asked if the Hoh River Road crossed from 600 to 60 I? Ms. Cartmel answered no. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 17-12 amending and creating voting precincts 701,702,703,704 and 705 into eleven precincts 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709 and 710. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 18-12 amending and creating voting precincts 501, 502 and 503 into six precincts 500, 501, 502, 503, 504 and 505. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 19-12 amending voting precincts 201, 204,600 and 601. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 20-12 consolidating, amending and creating voting precincts 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110,200,203,206,301,302,303, 304 and 305 into seventeen precincts 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107,200,300,301,302,303,304, 305,306,307, and 308. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 9, 2012 The meeting was recessed at 10:03 a.m. and reconvened at 10: 18 a.m with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Calendar Coordination . Legislative Steering Committee Meeting May 4 and 5, 2012 . April 17, 2012 Jefferson Transit Authority Board Meeting canceled Legislative Update . Discussion ofBilIs on WSAC's 2012 Summary of April 5, 2012 Annual Conference of Washington County Administration Association . Discussion of Preparation for May 3 and 4,2012 Legislative Steering Committee Meeting for Legislation Priorities for 2013/2014 Miscellaneous Items . Proposed Letter to Commissioner Goldmark regarding Trust Land Transfers (Approved Later in Minutes) . Discussion of May 14,2012 Possible Meeting Cancellation . Washington State Department of Natural Resources Meeting to be Scheduled regarding Community Forest's . Status ofUFCW Collective Bargaining Agreement Future Agenda Items LeUer of Support: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve a letter of support to Washington State Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Peter Goldmark regarding Devils Lake and Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer projects. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 11: 1 0 a.m. until the special meeting scheduled at I :30 p.m. at the Cotton Building. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ".", '.,) '.1 '~ ~E~ji~~~D , . ~_ ~"'I J- ~E;~t{.t. )~ :< \ 'J' ': \ '~1!:~'f\ ~; c \~ / '-., .I,. ',\\', 1l~_~11 : -II . '..;'.--'.' ,," . "'-t'~-'\J";"_->' ATTEST:. ,,,iJ~ . iZu.vv..... ~,c'-.n.Q.lkM. Raina Randall Deputy Clerk of the Board Ph:;z.'1 Jo n, Member (/~" Da '~~ember Page 4