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Home My WebLink AboutM070813�1 �450N C p� � W �n �♦�C\I q O� 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 July 8, 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: • A citizen inquired why the County does not seem concerned about the smart meter issue in the City: • A citizen advised that; 1) The Seattle Foundation issued a $57,000 check toward renovating Worthington Park in Quilcene; and 2) The County needs to look into installing restrooms near the Big Quilcene River; • A citizen commented that he spoke with a San Juan County resident regarding Home -Rule. The resident stated citizens in San Juan County have a better opportunity to participate in local government; • A citizen stated that if, and, or when Home -Rule authority is granted to the citizens of Jefferson County, it should be permanent; and advisory measures should be placed on every ballot; • A citizen announced his dislike for the State Department of Ecology (DOE) and his support for a Home -Rule Charter type of government; • A citizen commented 1) Interest rates are going up; 2) Roundup residue is affecting the way European cattle digest food; 3) 40% of people will come down with Type 2 diabetes; 4) Women who take prenatal vitamins have a lower risk of having babies with autism; and 5) Having a Public Health Department is beneficial; • A citizen applauded the Home -Rule group's efforts, but urged the Commissioners to be careful. He pointed out ways the Home -Rule group could be active in the current government activities; and • A citizen stated there are good cases made for Home -Rule government, but if passed, there should be a sunset clause added in case it ends up not working well. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENTA GENDA: 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. AGREEMENT re: Oil Spill Response and Readiness; In the Amount of $2,700; WSU Extension; Northwest Straits Foundation AGREEMENT NO. 1363 -79677 re: Consolidated Contract FY14 -15; Rate Calculated for State Fiscal Year 2014 -2015; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Juvenile Justice Rehabilitation Administration Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2013 Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated June 28, 2013 Totaling $801.05 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided updates on the following items: Chairman Austin - Attended a State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) meeting and stated it was interesting to see the process of reconveyance. - Enjoyed music and the patriotic atmosphere at the American Legion during the 4h of July holiday. Commissioner Johnson - The Olympic Region Clean Air Authority ( ORCAA) will be measuring particulate matter at .1 micrometers and below. Is excited about the ORCAA grant and other grants that the community has been receiving lately. Also attended a DNR meeting last week. Is looking into whether or not the Worthington Park grant was approved. Will be attending an ORCAA meeting this week. Plans on attending a Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) meeting and addressing some issues. RESOL UTION NO. 27 -13 re: HEARING NOTICE: Proposed Formation of Park & Recreation District; Located within Kala Point: Auditor's Office staff confirmed that the petition was certified through their office. Total signatures submitted were 154, with 109 signatures being required to place on the ballot. Per state law, Commissioners must hold a hearing and address the issue of the proposed Park & Recreation District name and boundaries. County Administrator Philip Morley stated the hearing will be published in the County newspaper on July 10, 17 and 24, 2013 before the actual hearing is held. Commissioner Sullivan moved to adopt Resolution No. 27 -13 approving a Hearing Notice for the Kala Point proposed formation of a Park & Recreation district and setting the hearing for Monday, August 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Closed Session re: Strategy or position far collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings. Appointment of Interim County Administrator: County Administrator Philip Morley announced that he will be out of town on July 10 -12, 2013. Commissioner Johnson moved to appoint Public Works Director Frank Gifford, as Interim County Administrator during Philip Morley's absence this week. Chairman Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2013 COUNTYADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Calendar Coordination • Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Olympic Region Clean Air Agency ( ORCAA) meeting on July 10, 2013 • All 3 Commissioners will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) Retreat on July 10, 2013. • County Administrator Philip Morley will be out of the office July 10 through July 12, 2013 • Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Entrance conference with the State Auditor's staff on July 11, 2013 • There will be a telecom meeting on July 12, 2013 regarding HCCC grants. All 3 Commissioners will be present • Budget Committee meeting on July 16, 2013 • All 3 Commissioners will be attending Jefferson General Hospital's Baby - Friendly Hospital celebration on July 17, 2013 • Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Integrated Watershed Plan (IWP) Steering Committee meeting on July 17, 2013 • Department Directors and Elected Officials Quarterly meeting is on July 22, 2013 • Chairman Austin will be having dinner on July 17, 2013 with the new Secretary of Health Director John Wiesman • Commissioner Johnson will be out of the office the afternoon of Monday, July 22, through July 23, 2013 • County Administrator Philip Morley will be attending the Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) summer conference from July 24 -25, 2013 • Chairman Austin will be attending a JeffCom meeting on July 25, 2013 • Commissioner Johnson will be substituting for Chairman Austin at a Jefferson -Port Townsend Response Emergency Planning (JPREP) meeting on July 26, 2013 • There will be no Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting on July 29, 2013 • Jefferson County Library is holding a breakfast meeting on August 7, 2013 • Tentative West End Community Input meeting on August 8, 2013 • The Jefferson County Fair is August 9 -11, 2013 • All 3 Commissioners will be attending a HCCC retreat on August 21, 2013 • The next HCCC meeting will be on October 16, 2013. There is no September meeting scheduled • There will be a HCCC meeting on October 31, 2013 Miscellaneous Issues • HCCC prep for July 12, 2013 • Worthington Park; $210,000 is in the budget • $500,000 ALEA grant for trail at the head of Discovery Bay, Maynard Beach • $516,000 ORCAA grant for monitoring; 3 years • Regarding the Park & Recreation districts (Kala Point, Port Ludlow); What is the cost of the elections? Discussion followed on Charter; advisory vote • Can initiative be done legislatively? • Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) letter Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2013 • Conservation Futures funding legal analysis status • Bert Loomis inquiry about letter to the State Department of Ecology (DOE) • Charter County — County Administrator Philip Morley confirmed he will follow up with the Community Rights Coalition regarding a Community Bill of Rights • Position turnover and budgeting • Supreme Court Case on nexus & proportionality • 6 year Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) Briefing will be on July 15, 2013 during the County Administrator's Briefing session • Regarding the Big Quil River and the State Department of Health (DOH) grant; County ability to restrict fishing there if there is no state contribution for solving the sanitation. Who cleans vault toilet at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) restroom at Linger Longer Road or at the Blackpoint boat launch? Request extension from DOH. County Administrator Philip Morley will call Environmental Health Director Jared Keefer; Place on Board of Health (BOH) agenda; whether County BOH can close. Contact person for WDFW is Joe Storr, Deputy Director. Chairman Austin will look into Washington State BOH's power to close. Discussion of exploring options for keeping the fishing open while protecting shellfish, environmental and public health. • Adjournment procedures NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT.• Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:10 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Sullivan secomdrAthe motion which carried by a unanimous vote. xT`t C0� ATTEST. Carolyn Avery Deputy Clerk ofthe Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 4