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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM061812 ~~ tO~rn~ ~~~~~~ ~~<v oC:-\ &!~ \ ~\ (..... "><: i '" I! I J I ,. I , . \~ ~J <f~!i5(Y 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 June 18,2012 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: . Seven citizens spoke against the spraying of pesticides for weed control and urged the Board to approve an ordinance against it; . Mount Walker Inn is applying for a grant and asked the Board for support on Facebook; Linger Longer Outdoor Theater will have an opening ceremony for citizens by invitation only on July 7, 2012; Quilcene students will be having a celebration of the school year completion on June 19, 2012; . More museums are needed in the County and Lodging Tax funding should be used for this purpose; Weed and Feed chemicals should be banned as well as other pesticides; and . A citizen requested phone records last week; there needs to be written clarification of the structure for the public comment period; and a requested document has not been made available APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. I. RESOLUTION NO. 36-12: Authorizing a Grant Application to the Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) Program for the Discovery Bay Trail Connection Planning Project (#12-1735) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 37-12: Granting An Extension to the WaveDivision I, LLC Temporary Franchise 3. AGREEMENT, Supplemental No.1: Queets Bridge Painting Consultant Services; Project No. CR1881; County Road No. 107508, M.P. 0.06 to M.P. 0.76; In the Amount of$24,303.28; Jefferson County Public Works; Integrity Structural Engineering 4. AGREEMENT: Clearwater Sheriff Annex Building Structural Repair and Re-Roof; In the Amount of $85,624.95; Jefferson County Central Services; Aldergrove Construction, Inc. 5. AGREEMENT NO. 0663-98276: Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG); In the Amount of$IO,OOO; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 6. AGREEMENT NO. G1200420, Amendment No.1: Northwest Straits Project Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee Project Administration; An Additional Amount of $60,000 For a Total of $93,000; Jefferson County WSU Extension; Washington State Department of Ecology Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 18.2012 7. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1: Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee Project Management and Coordination Services; An Additional Amount of$31,000 For a Total of $49,070; Jefferson County WSU Extension; LaRoche and Associates 8. AGREEMENT: Facilitate Jefferson County Transition Network Meetings; In the Amount of $4,500; Jefferson County Public Health; Creative Employment Consultants 9. AGREEMENT: Enroll Approximately 177.27 Acres into the Open Space Tax Program as Open Space Land; MLA 11-002401CU A 11-00003; Peter Bahls, Northwest Watershed Institute, Applicant 10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants: Dated June 11,2012 Totaling $714,662.11 and June 13,2012 Totaling $2,430.75 11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants: Dated June 6, 2012 Totaling $123,846.95 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided updates on the following items: Chairman Austin attended a Washington State Board of Health meeting and an emergency preparation meeting last week. He will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting and Local Public Health Officials conference this week. Commissioner Sullivan toured Kitsap County's projects for Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) and the Port Townsend Paper Corporation's Solid Waste Facility, attended the first meeting of the Clean Water District and the last meeting of the Jefferson Watershed Council and he attended an award ceremony at Fort Flagler. Commissioner Johnson met with citizens who are interested in renting the property that used to house the Ford Dealership and he will be attending a HCCC meeting this week. Hearing: Formation of Jefferson County Park District No.2: County Administrator Philip Morley stated a petition was received to form a park district in the Brinnon area. Deputy Auditor Karen Cartmel stated the petition had 169 ballot signatures. The boundaries proposed are designated as Brinnon precinct and Brinnon School District which are the same. If approved by the Board, the park district would be called Brinnon Park and Recreation District No.2 and a candidate filing period would be scheduled for the primary election. Assessor Jack Westerman III stated the legal name of the district would be Parks and Recreation District No.2 of Jefferson County and may be referred to as Brinnon Park and Recreation. Similar to Jefferson County Park and Recreation District No.1, this proposed district's board may ask the Board of County Commissioners for a property tax levy increase which would go to election. The levy increase may be up to six years in term and 60 cents per $1,000. Park and Recreation District No. I is currently at 15 cents per $1,000 and has been at that rate since the district formed. County Administrator Morley asked Brinnon resident Bud Schindler to speak about the Brinnon community process. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 18,2012 Mr. Schindler stated the Brinnon community desires to improve the community and Jefferson County does not have funding available to meet the needs of the rural community. A study group was formed to create ideas for problem solving and making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. They reviewed the community plan, the history and current condition of the community center, needs of the community and requirements. The group then reviewed what other communities were doing to problem solve and analyzed Park and Recreation District No.1. Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) were analyzed but the group concurred LIDs are structures for incorporated cities and concluded a park and recreation district was the best option. A park and recreation district will help the community reach the values identified in the Brinnon community sub-area plan. A list of opportunities to be explored was made on how to better the community economically. If the park district is approved, they may apply for grant funding. Chairman Austin opened the hearing for public testimony. Michael VanLanicllam: A local park and recreation district would give local property owners direct input and control on any additional property taxes. Creating a local government entity in Brinnon to deal with financial issues such as grants and surplus property, it could relieve the county of some funding issues or the County could help the district with funding. Projects would become the responsibility of local citizens. Any increase in taxes is hard to sell and would appropriately be up to the local voters. Jov Baisch: Brinnon requests the Board's support in creating a stable future for its citizens. Brinnon has been self sufficient, but is rural with minimal community services. The park district proposed will be its own government entity and junior taxing district that will give Brinnon community self-reliance. As an active resident of the Brinnon area for over 22 years, she supports this district creation. This is a goal that fits in with the short and long range planning of the community. The proposed district will provide the vehicle necessary for community projects such as creating infrastructure and funding, provide local development and control of community services, maximize level of services for economical stability, living wage employment and retention of families. The Board can affect the vitality of Brinnon by supporting the creation of this district. She was asked to read a letter from J eri J aconson of US Bank who is in support of the formation of the park district. US Bank is a local financial institution servicing Brinnon and Quilcene communities. The creation of the district will enable the entity to plan and develop projects and create an opportunity for Brinnon to receive state and federal funding. US Bank urges the Board of Commissioners to provide the leadership that will move the Brinnon community forward in self sufficient ways. Joe Baisch: The Board of County Commissioners hosted a meeting regarding rural infrastructure a couple months ago at which Commissioner Sullivan articulated the issues of the Growth Management Act (GMA) planning process of unincorporated communities. The creation of the park district is a start to the government infrastructure that is needed in Brinnon, especially regarding funding. The formation ofthis district will help the retention offamilies in the community and take advantage offunding opportunities given to incorporated cities. Pat Rogers: He supports the formation of the park district. Some things are better done in a local community and some things are done better centralized. One of the items that needs to be decentralized is park and recreation. It will benefit the children and the ease of using the facilities and the interest of the communities will be expressed appropriately. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 18,2012 Allen Ostenson: Several projects have been proposed but no action can be done in Brinnon because there is no infrastructure. Hopefully, the same success will be realized, similar too the senior nutrition program which has been taken over by the community. Over 2,000 meals were served because of volunteers. The same thing can be done with the park and recreation needs. Kathv Ackerman: It is important that the Commissioners consider the distance between the Brinnon community and the rest of the County. Jefferson County is not geographically laid out well in relation to areas of Similar needs. As a result, not all portions of the County are going to be represented correctly, including parks and recreation. Brinnon is the most southern part of the County, separated by water, a mountain and distance. Electricity is received from a different source than the rest of the County and is part of a different watershed. Brinnon has changed from residents of loggers, farmers, and fisherman to an aging community where it is a struggle to survive, resulting in families moving. In the past five years, BrinnOll has struggled for funding of projects. The park district would give quality oflife options to the community as well as an opportunity to work with the County. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Austin closed the public hearing. County Administrator Morley clarified under RCW36.69.050 after the petition is received and certified from the Auditor's office, the role of the Board of County Commissioners is to designate a name for the park district and fix the boundaries of the proposed district following a hearing. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 38-12 designating Jefferson County Parks and Recreation District No.2 to be located in Brinnon and setting the boundaries as proposed. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:48 a.m. and reconvened at 10:57 a.m with all three Commissioners present County Administrator Morley reviewed what was scheduled for discussion for the afternoon in the County Administrator's Briefing Session. The meeting was recessed at II :00 a.m. and reconvened at 1 :33 p.m with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Noxious Weed Control in Jefferson County . A powerpoint presentation was given by Jill Silver and Eve Dixon of the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board . The Board asked that the Noxious Weed Control Board continue outreach to citizens Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 18,2012 . County Engineer Monte Reinders reported on Jefferson County Public Works' practices of mowing on roadsides for weed control Calendar Coordination: . Commissioner Johnson and County Administrator Morley will attend a June 19, 2012 Exploratory Regional Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting . Chairman Austin will attend a June 19,2012 Washington State Association of Public Health Officers meeting . Chairman Austin will attend a June 26, 2012 Change of Command ceremony in Everett . Chairman Austin and County Administrator Morley will attend a June 27, 2012 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting . Chairman Austin and County Administrator Morley will attend a June 28, 2012 Jeffcom Board meeting . Chairman Austin will attend a July 3, 2012 Mental Health Sales Tax Committee meeting . The Washington State Board of Health meeting scheduled for July II, 2012 is canceled Budget Update . County Administrator Morley and Budget Consultant Anne Sears handed out a five year General Fund projection . Ms. Sears handed out a detailed General Fund projection spreadsheet . June 20, 2012 Budget Committee meeting Miscellaneous Items: . County Administrator Morley to follow up on a Conservation of Land support letter for the Short farm . Prosecuting Attorney Salary . Clerks Office Space Update . Exploratory Regional Parks and Recreation Committee Interlocal Agreement and Future Benchmarks Future Agenda Items: . Noxious Weed Control Board Update Letter of Support: Commissioner Sullivan moved to send a letter supporting the Short Family farm to the Washington State Farmland Preservation Program. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Prosecuting Attorney's Salary: The Board directed the County Administrator to prepare a future regular agenda item increasing the elected Prosecuting Attorney position's salary 1.25%. Page 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week ofJune 18,2012 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:33 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. '.": JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~~~ p~ D,Jl~4 MEETING ADJOURNED :)';1 _"/" SEAL:- -Ii '. "J', , \ ,~ .' --~ ':, . t ,,~. ',t 10 " "':,' .... I Raina Randall Deputy Clerk ofthe Board Page 6 ChaNotte Vanlaningham HEARl~~C RECORD From: Pat Komen [patkomen@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 7:34 PM To: Charlotte Vanlaningham Subject: Local Parks and Recreation District Creation To Whom it May Concern: As a resident in Brinnon, Washington, I would like to see the creation of a Local Parks and Recreation District. As a property owner it would give me a voice in additional property taxes. As an active member of the community I want to be heard and approve local projects as well as participate in the tasks involved. Our local area would govern funding issues, and I wish to improve the quality of life here. As the county is currently unable to fund any projects in this area, the passage of a Local Park and Recreation District would relive the county of that burden. Respectfully submitted, -' ~ ~ ~ `~ ~ ~' JUN 18 2012 Patsy ~. Komen -'_E_ EFERSUN C+:~~.„~-~'>I 480 Mountain Trail Road '~ ~ ~ r` ~' ~ ~' ^ '' ' Brinnon, WA 98320 ~i]~,zo]z Michael VanLaningham From: Joseh Komen [sockeyejo@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, June 17. 2012 7:43 PM n n To: mvanlaningham(rDcenturylink.net ~IFA~~III(~ ~~FI nDn Subject: Paris and Recreation District Bullets , To Whom it May Concern: I ant a resident of the State of Washington in Brinson, and I take an active part in community functions. Recently, the county has been unable to support any projects in this azea It is important for me to have input and approval on local programs that would benefit our citizens. I am in favor of having a Local Park and Recreation District to control additional property taxes. Creating a local government in Brinson could greatly enhance our yuality of life. Please accept my recommendation for a Local Park and Recreation District. Thank you, Joseph F,. Komen 480 Mountain Trail Road Brinson, WA 98320 360-796-4150 JUN 182012 SUN i:U~3NT'~~ AISSIONERS 6i17no 1 Jackie Brown HEAR~~~~ ~~~Q,1~ Dosewallips Road !~ '~ Brinnon, WA 98320 June 17, 2012 Commissioners Jefferson County Port Townsend, WA Gentlemen: I am writing to ask you to support putting the Brinnon Parks and Recreation District proposal on the hallot. As a senior citizen in the Brimon area I feel the creation of a Pazks and Recreation District would afford an opportunity to upgrade senior programs in this area. 1 think this is an important step in serving this community. With an average age in this area of 57 we need to take a serious look what can be done to enhance the quality of life for our seniors. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, ~~ i i ~',' ~~~'~v acquelene Brown ~EC~IVE~- JUN ~ 81011 '~''rtHSON COUNTY ~%OMMISSdON~~~; Jefferson County Con,miaebners ~EAP~~l~ ~EC4RD Brinnon Area Park and Recreation Hearing ~ 1 June 18, 2012 Subject: Creation of Brinnon Area Park and Recreation District 1. A local Pazk and Recreation District would give local area property holders direct input and control on an}° additional property taxes in the park category. 2. Local residents would have direct input and approval of local projects. 3. It would create a local govcmment entity in Brinnon area that could deal directly with funding issues, (grants, surplus property from govemment agencies, outside government and private programs, etc.). 4. It could relieve the aunty of funding, or attempting to fund, some of the projects in this area. It would become the responsibility of the local citizens to decide the feasibility and priority of projects. These are the basic reasons w•e have for the creation of a Brinnon Area Park and Recreation District. We have served on the committee looking into this since April ZO1 1. We examined several methods of achieving different projects. The creation of a park district appears to be the best vehicle to move these forwazd. In the present financial climate any increase of taxes is a tough sell. f iowever, if the need arises, the amount, purpose and results should be determined by local voters who can better visualize benefits to the local community. As a government entity with five commissioners, holding regular meetings, it gives the local residents a voice in the decisions. Sincerely, ~u'v 18 2of2 ~ ~) Charlotte VanLani ' "~ r ~ rchacl Vanlaningham 490 Mountain Trail Road Brinnon, WA 98320 360-796-4397 wM~ ~~ :`~ r„r.~.:.,-.,.:c.,.v.,~~..~d ,. June 15, 2012 ~IEAR~f~G RECORD Jefferson County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Re: Brinnon Park District Dear Commissioners, Our Brinnon community's desire to create a Park District is supported by our organization. As you know, our bank is the local financial institution servicing the Brinnon and Quilcene communities. In the true spirit of self determination, this branch started 1970s as a local cooperative by citizens buying shares to create a local bank. Over the years, the bank has formed several banking alliances until we became a branch of US Bank. lNe recognize that the Park District will afford the Brinnon area a vehicle to plan and develop projects. It will create an opportunity for Brinnon to receive State and Federal funding to complete projects essential for local prosperity. We are always willing to assist our citizens in attempting to create economic opportunities. The ability to keep our young families here as par of the economic fabric of South County requires businesses *.hat serve both our residents and our current primary industries which are our tourism and natural resources. We urge the Board of Commissioners to provide the leadership that will move the Brinnon Community forward in their effort for self-determination. Brinnon residents have always been self-sufficient in many areas of community services due to their remoteness. Brinnon deserves the ability to determine the appropriate needs for funding what they feel will be in their best interest for a healthy, sustainable community. Respectfully, ~~~ ~! .. Teri Jacobson JUN 1$ Z~1Z Clniversal Banker US Bank, Quilcene Branch ~ ~ ~' ~ ~ S U i~ ~ ~ U ~~ ~ ,~ iOMMISSIQNER June, 17, 2012 _ HEAR!~~C RECQR~ Jefferson Counri Board of Commissioners P.O. Box ]220 Port Townsend, Washington 98368 RE: Brinnon Park Districtr'Rural, iJnincorporated Communities Gentlcmcn, In the rural infrastructure meeting hosted by Jefferson County in April, the issue of an un incorporated community's ability to develop economically was discussed at length. Because the GMA process targeted Washington communities ~+•ith populations of 50,000 plus, Counties like Jefferson {population presently about one half the target population) who opted in to the GMA prot,~am did not consider the limiting impact GMA policies would have on their rural communities. These policies have created an untenable situation in rural communities across the State. Establishing a Park District in Brinnon is a small but important step toward self governance for Brinnon. We have done the Sub Arca planning work required by the GMA but lack an "entiri" to receive infrastructure imeshnent dollars ot•fered by Stale and Federal agencies to complete our community plan. From my perspective, the only hope rural Washington Communities have is to create a y type of legal "governmental" infrastructure" they can in order to take some element control over their future. .foe • c , rinnon, Washint,~ton l Ea¢-~~rr~-.~ JUN 15 2012 JEFFERSON cu~;;~~~r~• COMMISSICINER June 15, 2012 ~~ A 1~~ ~~~nn~ Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners N ~f~( P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Re: Brinnon Community Park District Gentlemen, Brinnon requests your support in creating a stable future for its citizens. Historically, Brinnon has been very self-sufficient. It is sparsely populated and remote with minimal community services. The Brinnon Park District No. 2 {a Jefferson County Park District) is a proposed official governmental erriity. Il is a junior taxing district which will give our community a structure for self-reliance. It establishes a certain ability to create economic and social opportunities necessary for a healthy, stable community . We support the creation of this Paris District for our community of Brinnon where we have lived for over twenty-two years. We have been active participants in the economic development issues for our community during that period. Community services are also a part for the sustainability of economic development. These goals have been the major emphasis in all of our planning ,both long-range and strategic. The Brinnon Park District No. 2 will provide the vehicle necessary for community project development and funding ability such as: 1. Create infrastructure and funding capacity in the only 46 acres identified as the community IAMIRD. 2. Provide local development and control of community services as the community deems necessary. 3. Maximize potential level of services for economic sustainability, living wage employment and the retention of local families . Brinnon can again prosper with self-determined planning in cooperation with the County. The Board of County Commissioners can affect the vitality of Brinnon by supporting our efforts in creating the Brinnon Park District No. 2 . Relsp s bmitted, ' ~` y aisch ririnon Resident and Business Owner !UN 18 T01T JE~~~~~~N CUUN"t~~. ~OMfUIIS~lO~~R:~ Brinnon Parks and Recreation Pr~~'~~AeJ RECORD As you may know, we down here at the `Center of the l'niverse' are a progressive community in terms of our desire to improve our community. For many years we've realized the importance of planning far our future and, as such, completed the Brinnon Subarea Plan. This plan was first submitted in 1972 where it was approved and codified. Over the years it evolved while continuing to be approved each time by the sitting Board of County Commissioners until its last approval in 2002. We are proud that it represents our community values and that it withstood severrl challenges to the Growth Management Hearings Board. We are also proud that it was used to pave the way for the approval of the Pleasant Harbor Resort and Golf Course. To date, we have relied on the county governance to aci on our behalf. However, it has become clear that the county governance does not necessarily have the capacity or funding necessar}• to meet all the needs of our rural community. It is therefore the request of the Brinnon community that it be identified as the second Park and Recreation District for Jefferson County. This district will be the vehicle to continue our community planning and improvements while also providing the means for funding selected act»•ities. How did we get to our proposal you may ask' As you may recall, in January 2011, Oh~cap discontinued management of the Bayshore Motel due to their financial situation. They were no longer able to support our community center nutrition program. We realized the dilemma we were facing and the community, with a great group of volunteers, came together to begin the management of our own program. This is how the citizens of Brinnon function. We identify problems and work towards solutions. We next met you (the BoCC) at our Community Center in March 21111 where the financial concerns of the county were discussed along with the dire condition of the community center and the costs necessary to extend its life. We were asked fur ideas on what to do about the situation. We replied that we would form a study group and report back with recommendations. Our study group is made up of eight individuals from our community having varied interests and diverse backgrounds. N'e realized the importance of the Brinnon Subarea Plan so we first familiarized ourselves with it and how our community has evolved since iks completion. Our study process required due diligence: • ,` .. ~' • We studied the history and current condition of the facilih• housing the Community Center/Bayshore Motel Physical challenges • We discussed our community needs and requiremendi~iitd atCzi~ypted to establish priorities. • We evaluated potential solutions to some, blaun.needs aad discu5sc8 , ' ~,` resource opportunities. ~• • We decided to explore how other similar communities resolved similar issues. • We analyzed Yark and Recreation District No. 1 (Laurel B Johnaon Community Center), formed in 1982 and its evolution. • We studied how {anger communities developed Local Improvement Districtse (L[Ds) ,and if they would fit in more rural areas like ours. We concluded that LIDS are structured for incorporated cities as compared to Park and Recreational Districts which are meant for unincorporated rural areas such as ours. • We atudied the RCW's and concluded that a Park and Recreational District offers advantages beyond purely recreational uses such as allowing us to facilitate both economic vitality and the welfare of our community. The flexibility gives us the means to achieve many of the community values identiTied in our subarea plan. . We identified a list of opportunities to explore such as: • Creating.lobs • Support the planning of a strong economy and protect the health and welfare of our communities. • We have a sewer system with no community book-ups. • Support the future infrastructure as outlined in our Sub-area Plan • Collaborate with/and team with the school district to form a new multipurpose community sen•iccs. • Participate in the enhancement of other economic and social needs that fall outside our rural Village Center. What lies ahead must be completed with intense community collaboration: • We are continuing our effort to gain the approval of our community in preparation for the November ballot. • A slate of candidates for our initial team of commiasioners is being formed. • Requests for funding, via le~~es, will take place in the future by a vote of our community. We stress that any activity by our district will first require community approval. 'To support the initial administrative costs of the district, we plan a similar approach to what took place out in the Coyle area. We are also aware that we will qualify for grant funding. The geographic area we are proposing is the same as for the Brinson Fire Fire Department, the School District and the Voting District. We hope to see your endorsement of our proposal and that it will be on the November ballot. We arc continuing our outreach to the community to get the votes nec~wsary for approval. Bud Schindler 270 Rhododendron Lane Brinson, WA 98320 Phone: 360-796-4190