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Home My WebLink AboutM062512 ~~ tOMAba... ~~ON=~. ~-<t,v ~\ ~!~ ~~. (~ ~~><:I . ! I \\~ ~/ \'-.~/fING~~/ ~~ District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnsou 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 25, 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: . The Noxious Weed Control Board Coordinator had volunteers pull weeds on private property unknowingly putting the volunteers at risk; . The Noxious Weed Control Board Chair has a personal financial interest in using herbicides to spray weeds; . Fetal Alcohol Syndrom is more dangerous than other drug effects because children cannot learn from past experiences resulting in the same behavior or mistakes done multiple times; herbicides and pesticides are very dangerous and should not be used; . A citizen requested written rules for the public comment period; and . Port Townsend Paper Corporation's landfill site is required to have a clean up plan and reassure the public they have the funds to complete the plan, which has not been done. 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. AGREEMENT NO. FYI0-90002-004, Amendment C: Jefferson County Courthouse Roof Stabilization Phase 1 Project; Completion Date Extended to June 30, 2013; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation 2. AGREEMENT: Professional Services, Birth to Three (3) Years Program; In the Amount of $858; Jefferson County Pubic Health; Concerned Citizens 3. AGREEMENT, Interlocal, Amendment No.1: Funding Support of North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Committee (NPC MRC); Additional Amount of $3,000 Totaling $11,500; Jefferson County Public Health; Clallam County 4. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants: Dated June 18,2012 Totaling $460,921.69 5. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants: Dated June 20, 2012 Totaling $88,182.99 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated June 20, 2012 Totaling $16,609.99 Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 25, 2012 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided updates on the following items: Chairman Austin attended a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting and a Washington State Association of Local Health Officials conference last week. Commissioner Sullivan went to an open house for the Watershed Resource Center last week and discussed Washington State transportation budget issues. Commissioner Johnson attended a HCCC meeting last week and inquired to Puget Sound Partnership of where they stand on the net pen issue. The meeting was recessed at 9:41 a.m. and reconvened at 10:02 a.m with all three Commissioners present. Conservation Futures Recommendationfor 2012 Funding: Conservation Futures Oversight Committee Chairman John Wood reviewed the three applications received requesting funding for 2012 from Conservation Futures. The committee's process for ranking the projects was consistent with past practices. The application materials were reviewed in detail and a site visit was conducted or video of the site was observed. Ranking first is the Boulton Farm. $69,000 is proposed toward the purchase of a conservation easement on eight parcels, totaling 146 acres of agriculture land, located at Highway 101 and Boulton Road. The proposed match is a land owner donation of conservation easement value appraised at $850,000. The project sponsor is Jefferson Land Trust. Ranking second is the L. Brown Trust II. $24,000 is proposed toward the fee simple acquisition for 15.5 acres spanning from Snow Creek near the intersection of Highway 101 and West Uncas Road. $2,000 is proposed towards operation and maintenance costs. The proposed match is $126,000 from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board and Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor. Ranking third is the Tarboo Land Forest Conservation. $260,000 is proposed toward the purchase of a conservation easement on four parcels, totaling 236 acres of forest land between Center Road and Dabob Road. The proposed match is $494,035 of land owner conservation easement value and the acquisition related cost. Jefferson land Trust is the project sponsor. The Conservation Futures Committee met on May 7, 2012 to rank the projects and develop a funding recommendation. The rating sheet was read and discussed in turn. Members adjusted their own scores as desired. A final score was developed from the grand total of the number of all the questions divided by the number of scores. The total of the scores were 270 for the Boulton Farm, 234 for the L. Brown Trusts II and 232 for Tarboo Land Forest Conservation. The Conservation Futures Committee voted unanimously that all three projects should receive funding this year. Full funding is recommended for the Boulton Farm and L. Brown Trust II. The remainder of funding available for the 2012 funding cycle is recommended for the Tarboo Land Forest Conservation project. The committee concurred to not commit 2013 funding toward projects received this year. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 25, 2012 This year the applications represented three distinct project types. The Boulton Farm represents agriculture, the L. Brown Trust II represents wildlife habitat and the Tarboo Land Conservation project represents forestry. Each project has strong merits and represents land conservation with significant regional or community benefit. Environmental Health Specialist Tami Pokorny stated the total request for funding this year is $355,900 which exceeds the amount of available funding. The total amount of funds recommended for award is $262,900. Chairman Austin asked if Ms. Rubin would like to speak? Northwest Watershed Institute (NWI) Stewardship Director Judith Rubin thanked the volunteers of the Conservation Futures Committee for recommending funding toward the first half of completion ofthe Tarboo Land Forest Conservation project in the amount of$167,000. It is the intention ofNWI to apply for funding again in 2013. Hearing: Conservation Futures 2012 Funding Projects: Chairman Austin opened the hearing for public testimony. Ravmond Hunter: The Boulton Farm is an opportunity that will not present itself again. It is very valuable because of its agriculture land. As a youth he helped with hay bails, milk cows and put up silage. This is a priceless opportunity to retain in perpetuity one of the finest pieces of agriculture land at this time that is still operating. It appears the County is losing farms yearly. This land is being farmed and is done well. The L. Brown Trust property is also a good opportunity for the County to get a prime salmon steelhead spawning ground. The property has a closed canopy and is a wonderful ecological piece of property. David Reed. Jefferson Land Trust: Thanked the Board for this opportunity and stated he is proud to be sponsoring these projects. Sarah Spaeth. Jefferson Land Trust: Thanked the Board, Conservation Futures Committee and Tami Pokorny for the support. She is excited about all three projects and has been working on them for some time. She read a letter from Kristy Kessler of Finn River Farm that stated the Finn River Farm is eager to show support for funding for the Boulton Farm. The Conservation Futures funding that was allocated in the past to the Finn River project allowed the farm to be preserved, the family to stay in Jefferson County and continue to farm and grow. The Boulton farm is a historically significant piece of land and has prime soils. It is one of the most viable farms in the area that could support a farm family. Finn River farm respectfully urges the Board to support this project in preserving the working lands of Jefferson County. Ms. Spaeth stated Finn River farm is producing vegetables that are being sold locally as well as in Seattle. Hearing no further comments, Chairman Austin closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sullivan expressed his appreciation for the work that has gone into these current and past projects. It's been a long effort to find ways to preserve farms which helps the economy and job growth. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 25, 2012 Commissioner Johnson stated the thorough thought process that goes in to these projects is impressive and he thanked all of the volunteers. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 39-12 approving the dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Boulton Farm project as authorized by and in accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to provide a system of public open spaces. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION 40-12 approving the dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the L. Brown Trust II project as authorized by and in accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to provide a system of public open spaces. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 41-12 approving the dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Tarboo Forest Conservation project as authorized by and in accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to provide a system of public open spaces. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Emergency Management Services Update: Director of Emergency Management Robert Hamlin gave an update regarding the role of emergency management during a catastrophic event and the importance of being prepared. The meeting was recessed at 11: 1 0 a.m. and reconvened at 1:34 p.m with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Calendar Coordination: . June 26, 2012 is a Community Forest meeting . Commissioner Johnson will attend the June 26, 2012 Food Hub meeting at old Courtesy Ford dealership Chairman Austin will attend a June 26, 2012 Change of Command Ceremony in Everett Chairman Austin and County Administrator Morley will attend the June 27,2012 Audit Entrance meeting Chairman Austin and County Administrator Morley will attend the June 27,2012 Lodging Tax Advisory Board (LTAC) meeting - Request For Proposals (RFP) Changes Considered Chairman Austin may attend a Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Public Hearing Chairman Austin and County Administrator Morley will attend the June 28,2012 Jeffcom Board meeting Chairman Austin will attend a June 29, 2012 JPREP meeting . . . . . . Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 25, 2012 . Chairman Austin will attend the July 3, 2012 Mental Health Sales Tax Committee meeting . The scheduled Washington State Board of Health meeting is canceled . A Tarboo Conservancy tour is scheduled with Steve Tharinger on July 17, 2012 . County Administrator Morley will be out of the office July 27 through August 11,2012 Miscellaneous Items: . Metro Bagels expanding in to Port Hadlock . Clerk office space update . DNR foothill land exchange . Resource Conservation Manager . Exploratory Regional Park and Recreation Committee . Noxious Weed Control Board update . Possibility of Metropolitan Parks District overlapping into Jefferson County Park and Recreation District No.2 . Assessment of Gravel Mines . Citizen participation in amending the Port Ludlow Drainage District project . Joint Jefferson Land Trust and Trust for Public Lands Commissioner Johnson excused himself from the meeting at 3:50 p.m. to attend a previously scheduled meeting. Budget Update: . Law and Justice revenue and funding opportunities Future Agenda Items: . Ideas for new revenue to support public services by the County . Briefing on Designated Forest Lands with mines NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:05 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. In the absence of CommissipJ:l$:f Jqjy1son, Chairman Austin seconded the motion. The motion carried. .-1 . .",r.s> ' \ , .. "1 ME~.T~.._.F.}',."" ~.."\ . :~ SEAL~. i~. ~,:): ; " -. -.'" . .~t ",'" . ;....).. II '': . . . ". "/' :~~ em~ Deputy Clerk of the Board Page 5