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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM070113ll�i cv� �je r'L 1\ i i IN �0 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 1, 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 urged the Commissioners to start the process on Home -Rule Charter style of government; • 2 citizens stated they believe a Home -Rule Charter style of government would be beneficial to Jefferson County; • A citizen gave examples of communites with Home -Rule Charter who created Bill of Rights that passed in their towns; • A citizen commented on Quilcene events: 1) July Bite is July 6, 2013 at Worthington Park; and 2) Children's summer nutrition program starts in July; • A citizen stated his concerns regarding an item on the Consent Agenda; and • A citizen commented that the City of Port Townsend is installing 46 smart meters and she believes there will be safety and financial repercussions. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENTAGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan moved to delete Item #5 and approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda as submitted. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 24 -13 re: Establishing the Date for 2014 Budget Submissions, Review Hearings and Final Adoption 2. RESOLUTION NO. 25 -13 re: Create Permanent Realignment, Downs Creek Road County Project No. CR17993 3. RESOLUTION NO. 26 -13 re: HEARING NOTICE: 2013 Second Quarter Budget Appropriations /Extensions; Various County Departments; Hearing scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers 4. HEARING NOTICE: Proposed Resolution to Amend Exhibit "A" of Ordinance No. 11 -1214- 98 Jefferson County Road Speed Limits; Revise Speed Limits on Various County Roads; Hearing scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers 5. DELETED: AGREEMENT re: On -Call Building Plan Review Service; Amount Based on Percentage of the Standard Plan Examination Fee Collected from Department (Range from 55 -75 %); Jefferson County Department of Community Development; CodePros (Discussed later in minutes) 6. AGREEMENT NO. G1200420, Amendment No. 2 re: Modification to Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Project Administration Grant CZM310; In the Amount of $96,495; Jefferson County WSU Extension; Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Page 1 ------ ___._. Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2013 7. AGREEMENT NO. N19755, Amendment No. 1 re: Modification to South Port Townsend Bay Shellfish Protections Grant; Extension of Period of Performance Only; Jefferson County W SU Extension; Washington State Department of Health (DOH) 8. AGREEMENT re: Creating Curriculum Providing Education and Information to Families of Developmental Disabilities; In the Amount of $3,750; Jefferson County Public Health; Grier Jewell 9. AGREEMENT re: Appraisal Services for Floodplain Acquisition, Parcel No. 502171004 and 502171012 Located on the Duckabush River; In the Amount of $4,750; Jefferson County Public Health; Stephen Shapiro Commercial Appraisal, LLC 10. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Provide Mental Health Services; Amount Not to Exceed $80,204; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Mental Health Services 11. BID AWARD re: Run - Off -Road and Intersection Safety Project, County Project No. CR1886, Federal Aid Project No. HSIP- OOOS(259); Jefferson County Public Works, Petersen Brothers 12. Advisory Board Reappointments (3) re: North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Committee (NPC MRC); 1) Citizen Conservation/Environmental Representative, Term Expires May 10, 2014, Jill Silver; 2) Jefferson County Citizen, Term Expires March 28, 2015, Chiggers Stokes; 3) Economic & /or Scientific Groups Representative, Term Expires April 12, 2014, John Richmond 13. Advisory Board Reappointment re: Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC); Two (2) Year Term Expiring July 1, 2015; Kent Kovalenko, representing Waste Connection Inc. (DM Disposal and Murray's Olympic Disposal) 14. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated June 24, 2013 Totaling $342,612.56 15. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated June 20, 2013 Totaling $73,145.34 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated June 20, 2013 Totaling $15,503.22 Discussion re: Consent Agenda Item #5 re: On -Call building plan review service: Department of Community Development (DCD) Director Carl Smith stated that last year, DCD lost a second building inspector due to budget cuts and the department has not been able to hire a replacement. DCD considered other service providers, but Code Pros was the best fit. County Administrator Philip Morley asked if DCD went through a bid hiring process? Director Smith replied that for contracts under $100,000, the County does not have to go through the same steps. He mentioned that the agenda item was reviewed by the County Risk Manager and the Prosecuting Attorney and received authorization to be submitted for approval by the Board. County Administrator Morley suggested the Board delay taking final action today due to a procedural question. The Board agreed to postpone taking action on the on -call building plan review service. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION. The Commissioners each provided updates on the following items: Chairman Austin - Attended a National Association of Counties (NACO) meeting in Washington D.C. last week and spoke with Congressman Derek Kilmer. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2013 Commissioner Sullivan - Peninsula Development District updated their Comprehensive Development Strategy. - Resource Conservation & Development (RC &D) applied for a rural business opportunity grant. Commissioner Johnson - Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) received funding for their ultrafine study of particles. Discussion and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) re: Implementation and Operation of Emergency 911: JeffCom Director Karl Hatton explained the updates needed for the JeffCom 911 call center, including the ability to receive 911 texts, video and photographs. The Washington State Military Department desires to conduct a study of the feasibility of consolidation of Emergency 911 systems and operations, and to determine if it is in the best interests of the counties and their residents. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the parties will conduct and participate in the study of the feasibility of a range of options for consolidating some or all of Clallam County's and Jefferson County's Emergency 911 systems on a regional basis. The MOU is limited to this purpose and does not apply to any other power, privilege, or authority, which may be exercised by any party. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the MOU between Washington State Military Department, Clallam County and Jefferson County. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. WSUExtension 4- HProgram Update: 4 -H Coordinator Sue Hay thanked Jefferson County and the volunteers who have helped make their programs a success. She provided statistics of their programs for the 2012 -2013 season: 28 clubs /programs, 115 enrolled adult volunteers, 7,000 combined volunteer hours, 290 enrolled youth (K -12), 50+ youth enrolled at the Jefferson Teen Center at Chimacum High School and 60 youth participated in the Gibbs Lake Challenge course. Ms. Hay stated that many families of youth in 4 -H programs are considered low income. They are currently looking into hiring a faculty person who would split their time between Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap Counties. 4 -H Leader and Secretary of the Jefferson County Fair Board Lori Hampton commented that she has been active in 4 -H for over 20 years. She believes the County Fair is a great opportunity to showcase the 4 -H participant's hard work. Sam Smith gave a description of her years as a 4 -H participant and explained that she has learned a lot by being a member of 4 -H. Customer service and helping others are just a couple things that 4 -H has taught her. Ms. Smith is currently part of the Stewardship Program and is learning team building and leadership skills. She is also learning how the government and judicial systems work through other 4 -H courses she has been attending. The Commissioners expressed their appreciation for 4 -H programs. Commissioner Johnson pointed out that he was in 4 -H when he was younger and participated in the forestry group and found it very valuable and interesting. Commissioner Sullivan stated 4 -H is a good example of how this community comes together to meet needs. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July I, 2013 Discussion and approval of Proposed Federal/State Urban Transportation Area Designation: County Engineer Monte Reinders and Public Works Director Frank Gifford gave a presentation on the proposed federal and state urban transportation area designation which is updated every 10 years. Monte Reinders stated this project is specifically for federal and state urban transportation. He provided a map and described the current and proposed boundaries. The boundary review team believes the new boundary should include the mill as well. The proposed boundary would ensure that any project within that area could access urban funds. Anything outside the area could access rural funds. The Department of Community Development (DCD) was notified that this was not a planning - related boundary. Commissioner Sullivan moved to support the proposed federal /state urban transportation designation. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Letter of request re: Review of two contaminated sites in Port Ludlow: Commissioner Sullivan moved to send a letter, as drafted, to Rebecca Lawson of the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding the cleanup of two sites in Port Ludlow. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Calendar Coordination Chairman Austin and Commissioner Johnson will be attending a Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) and Timber Counties meeting with Commissioner Goldmark on July 2, 2013 • 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 • There will be a meeting on July 12, 2013 regarding HCCC grants • 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 • The HCCC meeting on July 17, 2013 has been cancelled • Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Integrated Watershed Plan (IWP) Steering Committee meeting on July 17, 2013 • Commissioner Johnson will be out of the office the afternoon of Monday, July 22, 2013 • Department Directors and Elected Officials Quarterly meeting is on July 22, 2013 • County Administrator Philip Morley will be attending the Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) summer conference from July 24 -25, 2103 • Chairman Austin will be attending a JeffCom meeting on July 25, 2013 Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2013 e= • 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 BOCC meeting on July 29, 2013 • There is a tentative HCCC meeting on August 2, 2013 • Jefferson County Library is holding a breakfast meeting on August 7, 2013 • Tentative West End Community Input meeting on August 8, 2013 • Tentative HCCC retreat on August 8, 2013 • The Jefferson County Fair is August 9 -11, 20 Li • 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 • Dowans Creek Road Project • Indian Island Park and status of lease from Department of Natural Resources (DNR). County Administrator Philip Morley will check on the status of a draft letter for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to send to DNR • West Uncas Road and 6 year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) • Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Clerk Hire recruitment • HCCC & Mason County • 2013 Conservation Futures Funding Recommendations • Bert Loomis inquiry about letter to the Department of Ecology • Port Ludlow Park & Recreation District public hearing will be on July 15, 2013 • Metropolitan Park District (MPD) & Kala Point • Charter County — County Administrator Philip Morley confirmed that he will follow up with the Community Rights Coalition regarding a Community Bill of Rights • County Administrator Philip Morley will be looking into Consent Agenda Item #5 re: On -Call building plan review service NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT. Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:32 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ATTEST: 4 S l V .a • H ko? �lyn Avery � O Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY Page 5