HomeMy WebLinkAboutM022513District 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 February 25, 2013
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 is a summary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• Six citizens spoke against Bank of America and asked that the County not do business with Bank of
America; ~
• A citizen thanked the Board for their effort in trying to keep net pens out of Jefferson County waters;
• A citizen stated if the Port Townsend Paper Mill shuts down, 270 families would be without
affordable healthcare which may then result in the death of the hospital; and
• A citizen spoke regarding possible changes at the Nordland Post Office and the effects of those
changes.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Sullivan moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion which cazried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 1313=13: Official Intent of the County to Reimburse Capital Expenditures in
Connection with the Construction of the Port Hadlock Wastewater (Sewer) System from
Proceeds of Future Borrowing
2. AGREEMENT: LID Video Project; In the Amount of $4,172; Jefferson County WSU
Extension; Mountainstone Productions
3. AGREEMENT NO. ICA13125: Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan; In the Amount
of $14,420; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Administrative Office of the
Courts
4. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants: Dated Februazy 19, 2013 In the Amount of
$303,865.44
5. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants: Dated February 20, 2013 Totaling
$76,795.09 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated February 20, 2013 Totaling $105,083.33
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Sullivan noted a correction to the minutes of
January 7, 2013 on page 2, under Board and Commission Assignments; he will not be Chairman of
Olympic Area Agency on Aging Committee. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the minutes as
corrected. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided
updates on the following items:
Chairman Austin will attend a meeting regarding the Black Point /Pleasant Harbor Master Plan Resort
and a Senior Meals event this week. He will be in Washington D.C. next week which will result in him
not being present for next week's Board of County Commissioner meeting.
Commissioner Sullivan will meet with legislators regarding the Port Hadlock Sewer (Wastewater)
capital budget and will attend an education forum and a "Meals on Wheels" fundraiser this week.
Commissioner Johnson attended a Legislative Steering Committee meeting, a Coastal Caucus meeting
and an IWP Steering Committee meeting last week. He testified in support of House Bill 1599
regarding local jurisdiction being able to prohibit net pens. The House Bill did not move out of
committee.
Certifcation of Annuallnventory of the Capitalized Assets as of December 31, 2012:
Each Board member swore under oath that the statements made in the inventory certification are true.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to certify the annual inventory of capitalized assets as of December 31,
2012. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Each Board
member then swore under oath that the statements made in the inventory certification are true.
The meeting was recessed at 9:51 a.m. and reconvened at 10:01 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
Bid Opening: Queers River Bridge Painting Project CRI881, M.P. 0.60 to M.P. 0.76
Clearwater Road: Public Works Engineer III John Wayand stated the engineer's estimate is $1,829,410.
He opened and read the following four bids:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Western Industrial Inc. $1,856,000
S & K Painting Inc. $2,782,580
Long Painting Company $3,040,220
Purcell Painting & Coating $1,230,000
Staff will review the bids and submit a recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
Clerk Note: After staff reviewed the bids. Purcell Painting & Coating made an adding error and the bid
totaled $3,225,000.
Transition of Electrical Service from Puget Sound Energy to Jefferson County Public
I7tility District No. 1: Puget Sound Energy staff Nina O'De11 stated she is overseeing the transition of
electrical power from Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to the Public Utility District (PUD) No. 1 of Jefferson
County. She reviewed the history of PSE in Jefferson County. The transition of power is to convert
from PSE to PUD at midnight, March 31, 2013. The total cost of the transition is estimated at $110
million. She reviewed a PSE managed project on Coyle Road regarding the power lines. Customers will
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receive a final bill in mid March and any back charges that aze due will be due at that time. All PSE
programs will no longer be available in Jefferson County.
PUD No. 1 Manager Jim Parker stated the electrical transition should be seamless and there should not
be a moment without power. He stated the County will be receiving power from Bonneville, which
results in lower power rates in the future. He reviewed the process the PUD has gone through in order
to make this transition and stated the PUD has hired 12 new employees. The usage rate should be the
same as PSE. The PUD will not be able to make donations like PSE has made in the past as that would
be considered gifting of public funds. Bonneville power is projecting a refund of $800,000 for the
Counties conservation programs.
Chairman Austin asked if local PSE employees would be losing their job? Mr. Parker replied PSE has
been good to their employees and the linemen have had an opportunity to apply for PUD openings.
Commissioner Sullivan asked how the privilege tax will work rather than property tax? Mr. Parker
answered that PUD will pay the State and the State then distributes it back To the County, schools, and
other entities.
The meeting was recessed at 10:52 a.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with Commissioner
Sullivan and Commissioner Johnson present. Chairman Austin was absent in order to attend a Black
Point (Brinnon/Pleasant Harbor) Master Plan Resort (MPR) meeting.
COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Boazd.
- WSU Extension Overview for 2012 and 2013 Extension Plan
- Rural Arterial Program Funds
- Calendaz Coordination:
• Chairman Austin will attend a Mental Health Advisory Board meeting
February 26, 2013
• Chairman Austin and Commissioner Johnson will attend Senior Meals at the
Port Townsend Senior Center February 26, 2013
• Commissioner Sullivan will attend a meeting with Community Development
Staff regarding the Shoreline Master Program
• Chairman Austin will attend a Climate Action Committee meeting February
27, 2013
• Commissioner Johnson will attend a Hood Canal Coordinating Council
Integrated Watershed Plan meeting Februazy 27, 2013
• Commissioner Sullivan will attend a Peninsula Development District (PDD)
meeting and Resource Conservation and Development meeting February 28,
2013
• Chairman Austin will attend the National Association of Counties (NACo)
Conference in Washington DC
- Legislative Session:
• Projects of Statewide Significance SB 5805
• Public Records Limit of Hours
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• Off Road Vehicles
• Mazitime Legislation
- Miscellaneous Items:
• Squamish Harbor
• JeffCom License Agreement
• Ferry Advisory Committee Resignation
- Future Agenda Items (Not Discussed)
Comment Letter: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve a letter signed by the County
Administrator to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the County
taking a neutral position of the proposed name change of Squamish Harbor to Suquamish Harbor.
Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried.
March 4, 2013 Commissioners' Meeting: Commissioner Johnson moved that he serve as
Chairman fox the meeting on Monday, March 4, 2013 due to the scheduled absence of Commissioner
Austin. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried.
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting
at 4:25 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried.
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