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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
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annual M County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM:
Tam; Pokorny, Environmental Health Speduat 11
DATE:
June 9, 2014
SUBJECT:
Agenda Request: Presentation of Conservation
Futures Funding Recommendations and possible
Approval of Pudic Hearing Wine on the Conservatbn
Futures Program Applications for 2014.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Environmental Health Is requesting time for Chair Loma Smith to present the 2014
funding mcommendations of the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee
(CF Committee). Staff also requests approval of a related Public Heariig Notice to
take comments fa and against the two Conservation Futures project applications
submitted In the 2014 cycle: Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions and Oulmper
VAIOIRe Comdor 2014.
ANAL"IS /STRATEGIC GDALS'
The Conservation Futures GtEmri Oversight Committee is responsible for malting
funding recommendations 0 the E on applications received for conservation
futures funds eacli annual cycle. The preliminary tlmf minutes of the Comm'ittee's
April Ir meetng and draft minutes of its April 30A meeting are attache] as well as
memo from Chair Smith summarizing the Committee's findings and
reammendation. The completed applications for the two pmjeOS may be found at
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under "2014 Project Applications."
This year, the amount of funding available to new arc is'e $42,=. The Intal
amount requested In the two applicators is $123,324. The CF Committee has mot
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made specific award rem:nmendafmns - due ta the cadent discovery of an
oveatimation, by staff, of the amount of funds available - but it ranked both of the
pmjects highly. Jefferson County Code (3M 3.08.030(4) requires a duly noticed
public hearing m the applications prior W final action by the Board of County
W n issio: ars on the annual conservation futures allocation. A Public Hearing is
tentatively scheduled for July ], 2014 at 10:30 a.m. By that time, more information
will be available on tie status of funding from other sources ro these p:ojech. Staff
will provide me to 0te Do CC in advance of the beanig to assist in determining
funding allocations from the available dollars.
The hearing notice would be published on June 18 in the Pert Ta mwnd 9 Aakmao
Gusty Lalde;. Pudic comment on the Snow Creek Watershed Ade lSNens and
Ouimper Wildlife Cormier 2014 projects will be accepted from the date of publication
until me close of the Commissioners hearing on July J. After the public hearing, the
BOCC may MWW to mad funding to one or both of these projects.
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County[ ff will be paid for with funds from the Jefferson County Conservation
Futures Fund,
RECOMMENDATION,
To mandate a timely public proses, stag recommends that the DOCC provide an
opportunity for Chair Loma Smith to present the Conservation Futures Cidden
Oversight Committee recommendations and approve the hearing notice to hold a
public hearing on July J, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
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To: Jefferson County Hoard of Commissioners
Flom: Loins Smith, Chair
Conservation Futures Cilium Oversight Consortium
Date: Jane 3, 2014
Subject: Conservation Futures 2014 Funding Round Recommendations
This finding cycle, the Conservation Futures Crunch Oversight Committee (CF (tammitke) received
two new applications bef the March P deadline. The purpose of this memo is m report on our
process to vet and rank Ibex projects and m present om recemmmdatiens. Please note that the
Tarboo Forest Conservaian Project 11 was previously approved for canxrvmion furores Ends this
cycle in the amourn of $83,500 by the BoCC on July IS, 2013 (Resolution 31 -13).
The new project applications are as follows:
I. Oo'moer Wildlife C wider 2014.$32,5N towards the fee simple acquisition of two proper ia,
each consisting of four platted camels within the Corridor, which roust 1.4 acres of vacant land. A
significant portion of one pfopery lies within the 100 -year lloodplain and the second buffers
previously acquired wedand and wound buffer parcels. The proposed match is $681 in the form
of matching land value and contributions from the community. leffr on Land Trost is the project
sponsor. The City of Port Townsend is the project imp] cant project location: Sw. 34, T. 31 N, R.1 W
and Sec. 33, T.31IN, R.I W.
2. Snow Creek Watershed Amuie fiosa. $90,824 towards the fee simple pumbase of 15 parcels and a
concervation easement on one additimal parcel. The Project encompasxs total of 104 acres ofvecam
land, with the exception of me small cabin, and 3,750 feet (both sides) of the main stem of Snow
Creek. The proposed match is $489,826 in the form of a grant from the RCO Salmon Recovery
Funding Board, dosated land value, and cash. Jeff n[ and Trust is She project spramr. perfect
location: Sec. 2, T.28N, R.2 W and Sec. 11, T. 28111 2W.
Committee site visits; were held on April 4A, These were video-taped for any members who were
usable m attend in person. At a CF Committee meeting on April l6 c, Sarah Spaeth, execurve
direcnf of Jeffersw land Trost, presented the two project applications assisted, in the case of the
Quimper Wildlife Corridor 2014 pmjecq by Judy Surber who represented the City of Pon Towmmd
as applicant.
Thep jecta were later accred by members individually and submitted to staff in advance of the April
30 meeting m rink them Rod develop finding recommendations. At the start of the meeting, Tani
Pokorny and Veronica Shaw informed the group that in recalculating the amount of available funds,
it was discovered that a figure had been mistakenly omitted from the original estimate and as a result
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only $42,000 was available (rather than $115,000). Sarah Spaeth of Jefferson Land Trust had mcus d
herself fmm the meeting In advance via email and was not pressor but l mlared a phone conversation
1 had had with her First morning. Sarah told me that the Land Trust would he working with the older
!orders and Iandowmrs to Gy W compensate for the unanticipated shurtfdL and she requested that
any recommendation by the Comminee to fund these projects would also allow formaximum
Flexibility.
After the deposition quesdons were asked, members discussed each score shat question in turn and
are given We opportunity to adjust their scare, upon review. There was no atimpt to achieve
mmnimity. The food project scores are as follows:
project
Score
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Quimper Wildlife Condor 2014
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Bold of the projects request acquisition funding only. No operation and maintenance funds were
requested. The total f ss ing request for both projects was $123,324 leaving a shortfall of $81,324.
The CF C Irminee voted WRt both of the projects were wonky of funding and Also voted to make no
recornmendation as to funding distribution between We projeets. It's the hope of the CommiMe that
this will show the BOLO Oppmlunity to receive further input Rod melee of al decision on fund
distribution bused on the best information available. This will allow the applicants time to reconsider
how to complete funding for the projects, given the unforeseen shortfall and to provide the BOX
with that Input, along wild any other public ishoortthat the Ro Creceives.
I understand that should you Approve We notice, a public hearing and possible funding decision could
be made on July 9. Before (hat Gene, more information should be available on the Foams of, in
paniodar, We Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions project.
In conclusion, we feel Lhat each of the projects would contribuse to the "preservation of ]Finds First
have significant regional or cmmnunity benefir (JCC 3.08.040), At We headn& We Land Trust,
mmittee members and nufiwould be happy to answer any questions you may base. I look forward
toweingyouthen.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Conservawan Futures Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing is scheduled by the lefferson
County BoaN of Commissioners for MONDAY July 1 2014 at 10'30 a m in the
Commissioners Chamber, County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend,
WA 98368. The public hearing is to take comments Por (or against) the two projects
submittal for consideration during Ne 2014 conservation ihhnes funding cycle. The
acquisition project are summarized as follows:
I. OU'moer W'itl lte Corridor 2014 $32,500 towards the fe simple acquisition of two properties,
each consisting off plated parcels within the Condor, which Wud 1.4 acres ofvacnnt land.A
significant portion of one property has within the 100 -year RoodpInn and the second buffos
previously acquired wetland ad wetland buffer parcels. The proposed match is $68,000 in the
tams of matching land value and contributions fican the community . Jefferson Lard Trost Is the
Insect sponsor. The City of Part Townsend is the project applicant Project location: Sea. 34, T.
J IN, 0.1 W and Sce. 33, T.31 N, RI W.
2. Sow Creek Wamrshed Aeouu'tions $90,824 towards the fee simple purchase of 15 parcels
aM a conservation easement on one additional panel. The project encompasses tend of 104 acres
of vacant land, with the exception of one small cabin, and 3,750 feet (ban sides) ofRm main seem
of Snow Creek. The proposed match is $489,826 in the form of grant from the RCO Salmon
Recovery Funding Bond, donated land value, and cash. Jefferson Lard Trust is the project
sponsor. Project location: Sec. 2, T. 28N, R.2 W and See. 11, T. 28N, R, 2W,
The Wool request for funding Is $123,324. In the 2014 conservation futures annual
allocation, $42,000 is available to award to new projects.
Copies of the project applications art available to view in the Office of the Boafd of
County Commissioners at the Jefferson County Courthouse and online at
h"JAvwwco'eOersonwaus. Click on "Conservation Fuaves 'under "Quick Links".
For more information, answer Tami Pokomy at ph: (360) 379-0498 or
qm1wmy@co.jeffimon.wa.us.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
John Austin, Chairman
spa `pc Jefferson County Conservation Futures Committee
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 5:10 PM - 7:04 PM
Chimacum Grange
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PRELIMINARY FINAL MINUTES
Members Present:
Officers: Chair: Richard Jahnke, Interest - Coastal Areas; Vice Chair: Loma Smith, Interest - Ecomurism.
Members: Phil Andres, District 2; Scott Brinton, Interest - Agriculture; Lice Christian, District 3;10
Gallant, District 3; Jerry Gorsline, District 2; Rob Harbour, Interest - Working Lands; Ray Hunter,
Interest - Fallow Farms; Janet Kearsley, District 1; Craig Schrader, Interest - Climate Change; Sarah
Spaeth, Interest - Jefferson Land Trust.
County Staff Present: Term Pokomy, Water quality. Recorder: Betsy Carson
Guest Observers: Judy Surber, City of Port Townsend
I. Call to Omer:
Chair Richard Jahnke called the meeting to order at 5:10 pm
II. Approval of minutes:
Christian Due moved to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2014 meeting. Ray Hunter
seconded. The minutes were approved, all in favor.
III. Guest Observer Comments:
None
IV, Old Business:
a . Discussed January 6u' Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing and the
changes to the county code. Committee had submitted recom m raations for changes
to the county code to the County Commission. These changes included 1) Prevent a
commatee member from presenting or advocating for a project, 2) Require recusal for
committee members who represent projects from ranking a proposal, 3) Match the
definition the Conservation Futures Committee uses for Open Space with the State's
version i.e. remove the words "for public use and enjoyment and insert the word
'local", 4) The committee can decide to meet as needed rather than quarterly.
The commission accepted recommendations a3 and 44, but did not pass items
a1 and a2. Richard Jahnke reported that the reason for not passing Pl and P2 was
because the commission believed Oat would restrict needed expertise from the
discussion. The commissioners said that it would be better for the members to state
openly if there is potential conflict of interest and allow them to be involved with the
discussion and information exchange.
b. Proposed changes to the by -laws
After some discussion, Phil Andrus moved that the committee continue to use the
current by-laws (Rev12) as they are written. Lige Christian seconded, motion approved
with all In favor.
JWermn county conservation Funnes Committee MCMng, Apn116, 2014 minutes I
c. Revlewofproject reports: Sarah Spaeth reported on Jefferson Land Tm4 projects
I. JILT Closed on BOUhon Farm conservation easement.
i. Quimper Wildlife Comdor — Winona Basin- Bloedel ll closed; this was the largest
acquisition in the corridor to date.
III. Bemtsen property on the Duckabush River is now acquired.
Is. Restoration on Snow Creek at Elk Round property took place in February with 50
volumeers.
v. Tarboo Forest Conservation easement is not a AT project, and is not complete.
vi. Short Family Farm project is proceeding.
V. New Business
a. Elecdonof New OfRtem
I. Chair: Lorna Smith was nominated as chair, moved by LISP Christian and
seconded Phil Andrus, all in favor.
iL Vim Chair: Phil Andrus, nominated Janet Rearsleyfor Vice Chair, after discussion,
Richard Jahnke seconded the nomination, which was approved with all
committee members in favor.
b. Review of Scoring and Ranking Timellne and Protocol:
I. Members have the scoring forms in their packem
i. Completed rankings should be submitted by 10:00 am, April 29w.
Iii. Taxi will send out the minutes from the 2012 meeting to rank projects for
members to review.
iv . Members are not to discuss the projects amongst themselves (outside of this
public meeting).
1. 2016 Project Presentations:
I. Quimper Wildlife Corridor:
1. Jefferson Land Trust OLT), presented by Sarah Spaeth, Director.
2. Judy Surber, Citycf Port Townsend Planning Dept., was invited by Spaeth
to present their support of the Corridor project and its importance to the
city. In addition to the wildlife comdoq the area of town to be protected
by the corridor has poorly drained soils. If it were developed, there would
be drainage and flood management issues. Citizens value it for
recreation. Port Townsend City Council adopted the Corridor Plan In
2008.
3. Sarah Spaeth presented the Jefferson land Trust proposal to acquire two
pieces of land along the murder within the city limits from willing sellers.
They are requesting $32,500 from Conservation Futures Program, which
is 68% of the project costs leveraging land match of $38,100 and
community cash contributions of $30,000. Project total is $100,600.
a. Proposed purchase are Fowhe's Park block lots 11 -16, and
L. Montana Block 46 lots 2,4,6,8
C. Match land is Block 20, lots 1-4
4. A PowerPoint presentation was used to illustrate the proposal.
�. CLestiong regarding the -Wildln id
1. Discussion as to the exact location of the sites.
IeRersonCunty Conw"aton FUwres Committee Meat Apd116,2014minuws 2
2. Member asked about the asking -value of the property and differences
between appraisal and asking price. The match is a difference between
market and apPratsal. Stall manicured that the county has the option of
having a review appraisal done. The committee may also request one.
3. Conservation Futures has $115,000. Current projects proposed total is for
over $123,000. Discussion related to what Could be funded since there is
not erwugh to fund what Is requested.
4. What is a "parcer vsa" property? The term is used interchangeably in
this discussion. Each of the properties under discussion Is 4lots.
5. Has the county approved the wildlife corridor plan? The county has not.
Is there a threat ? There are agreements in place. There is a conservation
easement on 46 acres west of the corridor. The 80 acre DNR parcel has
trust land transfer (now under) Wyear lease with the county. County
and Land Trust have talked about trying to find the funding to purchase
from Dan. Tibbels Lake 500 -acre parcel has bad the platted parcels
erased and protection is with private covenants. land Trust has acquired
most of the connector pieces.
6. With the easements protected In the corridor, has that become
standard language easement that is used over and over? The only
easement is the Middle Point Land Conservancy Easement, all the rest is
fee simple acquisition and the County Conservation Futures Program has
language that goes on every deed that says it has to be protected.
II. Snow Creek Watershed Proposal:
1. Presented by Sarah Spaeth, Director, Jefferson Land Trust
2. Goal is to protect 104acre5 in the Snow Creek Watershed
a. 74 acres Irvin property acquisition
I. Irvin inherited property and he would like to either
maximize the project value (develop) or sell it outright.
. Iran had been platted In the 1960s.Tlere are between 20
and 30 development rights for the Irvin property.
b. 28 acres Jenks consembon easement
I. Since the proposal was submitted, Jenks told JILT they may
sell It outright.
c. Botharewillingsellers
d. Project is a priority of the Chumsortium who, along with the JLT
have protected 3% acres in the Snow Creek watershed to since
2003.
3. Conservation Futures acquisi tion request is $91 which is 16% of the
total project ($580,650). The rest of the project will be funded with a
stale grant ($3 70,854), donated land value ($90,9221, and community
cash contributions ($28,050).
w. Questions Regarding the Snow Creek Watershed Probari
1. Is $90,000 for purchase of the Irvin property and purchase of Jenks
easement? At the time of submission the proposal was for purchase of
Irvin property and purchase of easement on Jenks property. Since
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Proposal submission, Jenks has said that she may sell the property
outright at a reduced fate to the land trust.
2. I£ILTCan not fund A properties, which would be easier to fund?1LT
would find it easier to raise funds for the corridor projects than for the
Snow Creek properties.
3. What confidence do you have in the sale price? Both landowners are
eager to sell.
4. Comment: Snow Creek Ranch corporation has had some troubles over
the years including water and septic This may affect the Jenks and Irvin
properties also
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Taint said that IF members had other questions they should submit these to her
by the next day and she will forward to project sponsors.
VL Other /Admimitrative
a. Chair, Lorna Smith, called a special meeting for project ranking to be held on May 30w.
b. Upcoming member terms expiring:
I. October, 2014, Sarah Spaeth, Interest 1LT
a. December, 2014, Janet Kearsley, District I
December,2014,Jerry Gorsline Dirtrict2
V. Chord l vacancy has also been posted.
c. Reminder —no discussion of these projects amongst the group is allowed outside of the
meeting.
VII. Guest Observer COmmen
none
VIII. Adioumment
Oge Christian moved for adjournment, seconded by Richard Jabnke, all In favor, meeting
adjourned at 7:04
Respectfully Submitted by &I Carlson
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Project Overview
Location
Ratings Questions
• Conservation Futures Acqummon Request: $32,500
• Land Match Value: $38,100
• Community Cash Contributions: $30,000
Total Project Cost $100,800
Matching Fund esounea =88% of Total Project Cost
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Part of Adopted Preservation Plans
a Identified in City of Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan for Stumnwater, Flood Plain
and Urban Habitat Probetion
a Critical Areas Ordinanees for wetland protection
a Lies in area identified in Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan as Perks, Recreation Areas,
Conservation Easement and Areas for Future
Cooperative Preservation Efforts
a Winona Basin Tier I and Tier II property as per
— Ouimper Wildlife Corridor Management Plan
adopted by City of Port Townsend and JLT in
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Leverage
• Conservation Futures Acquisition Request
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• State Grant
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• Donated Land Value:
$90,922
• Cash Contributions.
$28,050
Total Project Cost:
$580,650
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easements 1521 and proyerdmaa (91)
Including habltet restoration and
enhancement trail building and bash
removal
Feasibility
• Willing Land Sellers
• Potential Bargain Sales
• Community support
• Since 2003 JLT has participated in
protection of 390 acres in
SnoadSalmon Creek watershed
• 70,354 feet of rivedshoreline in CE
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• Pamela identified as habitat
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partners
Pert of Adopted Preservation Plans
• Identified in Summer Chum Recovery Plan
• Critical Areas Ordinances for watershed
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Jefferson County Conservation Futures Committee
v Special Meeting, Wednesday April 30, 2014 2:004:00 PM
ICPH Pacific Room
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Na ` DRAFT MINUTES
Decid and action items are indicated In bold form.
Members Present Phil Andrus, District 2; Scott BOnton— Agriculture; use Christian,
District 3; JO Gallant — District 3; Ray Hunter, Interest — Fallow Farms; Richard Jahnke,
Interest — Coastal Areas Janet Kearsley, Vice-Chair, District 1; Loma Smith, Chair,
Interest— Ecotourom; Jerry Gorshr e, District 2; Rob Harbour, Interest — Working lands;
Craig Schrader ,Interest — Climate Change
Members Abserm: Sarah Spaeth, Interest - Jefferson Land Trust (excused)
County Staff Resume Tami Pokorny, Water Quality Division; Betsy Carlson, recorder
Guests: Veronica Shaw, deputy director Jefferson County Public Health
I. Call to Ordec
Chair Lorna Smith called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM
II. Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the April 16, 2014 meeting were approved as written.
III. Review of Agenda:
A specie) thank you was given to the past Chair, Richard Jahnke, for his service.
IV. Observer comments:
Total Pokorny told the group that the amount of funding available to new projects in this
and was, in actuality, far below the previously estimated amount ($42,000 rather than
$115,000).
Veronica Shaw suggested that the problem came from there being three parts to the
Taboo Forest Conservation project in the county financial accounting and one years
ward value was accidentally left out of the calculation. She apologized for this problem.
Tami Pokorny also took responsibility for the error.
her /Powsa sufferson wa us Consermlon Futures - Adel 30, 2014
Adjustment to the agenda was discussed In light of this new development. Phil Andrus
moved to amend agenda to allow an opportunlry to discuss Me situation and next
steps. Members agreed.
Lorna Smith reported that she has had a conversation with Sarah Spaeth earlier In the
day. Sarah Spaeth told her that the funding situation puts the Jefferson Land Trust In a
very, difficult situation, and she hoped that the committee would recommend Mat the
BaCC give the Land Trust maximum flexibility tin allocating funding between projects)
depending on how circumstances with landowners and After funders evolve In coming
weeks. Discussion followed.
V. Old Business'
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VI. Now Rumors
A. Ethic Questions and Responses (Article III of By -lawn
Tam! Pokorny read the following deposition statement, with regard to the two
conservation futures applications: 3014 Ouimper Wildlife Corridor /Jefferson Land Trust
and Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions /Jefferson Land Trust
In order to obtain and maintain the appearance Offalmess in this decision- making
Process. the Committee wishes to know if there is anyone in the audience who objects to
the participation of any particular Committee member in this decision- making process,
and, fsa, to state the ression or Mot objection.
No one voiced any objection.
Fist Pro at
Staff then stated that she wou Id read the four questions in relation to the 3014
Crumpet Wildlife Condor /Jefferson Land Trust project for each member to answer in
turn.
Oa you as a member of the committee stand to gain or lose anyfinancial benefit as a
rerun of the outcome of this hearing]
Janet Kearsley: No Phil Andrus: No
Ray Hunter: No Lige Christian: No
Gerry Gorsline: No Craig Schrader: No
Scott Brinton: No Rick Jahnke: No
JD Gallant No Lorna Smith: No
Rob Harbour: No
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Are you as a committee member able to hear and consider his proposal or
application In a fair and objective manner, that is, without bias and without o
predisposition toward any particular result regarding this proposal or application?
Janet Kearsley: yes
Ray Hunter: yes
Gerry Gorsline: yes
Scott Brinton: es
ID Gallant: yes
Rob Harbour: yes
Phil Andrus: yes
Lige Christian: yes
Craig Schrader: yes
Rick Jahnke: yes
Lorna Smith: yes
Have you as a committee member engaged in any communication outside this
hearing with either o proponent or opponent of this particular proposal or
application?
Janet Kearsley: No
Phil Andrus: No
Ray Hunter: l annulled Phyllis Schultz
Lige Christian: No
to say 'things are looking good"
Craig Schrader: No
Gerry Gorsline: No
Rick Jahnke: No
Scott Brinton: No
Irma Smith: I have as noted
JD Gallant: No
previously, I discussed the
Rob Harbour: No
situation with Sarah.
Are you as a committee member able to certify that you have attended the project
presentation and either attended the she visit or viewed the official video tope?
Janet Kearsley: yes
Ray Hunter: yes
Gerry Gorsline: yes
Scott Brinton: es
JD Gallant: yes
Rob Harbour: yes
Phil Andrus: yes
Lige Christian: yes
Craig Schrader: yes
Rick Jahnke: yes
Lorna Smith: yes
Second Project
Staff then read the four questions in relation to the Snow Creek Watershed
Acquisitions /Jefferson land Trust project for each member to answer in turn.
Do you as o member of the committee stand to gain or lose anyfinancial benefit as a
result of the outcome of this hearing?
Janet Kearsley: No
Ray Hunter: No
Gerry Gorsline: No
Scott Brinton: No
1D Gallant: No
Rob Harbour: No
Phil Andrus: No
Lige Christian: No
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Craig Schrader! No Loma Smith: No
Rick Jahnke: No
Are you as a cam adbee member able to hear and consider this proposal or
application in a lair and objective manner, that is, without blot and without
predisposition toward any particular result regarding this proposal of application?
Janet Kearsley: yes Phil Andrus: yes
Ray Hunter: yes Uge Christian: yes
Gerry Gorsline: yes Craig Schreder yes
Scott Brinton: yes Rick Jahnke: yes
JD Gallant yes Lorna Smith: yes
Rob Harbour: yes
Have you as 0 committee member engaged In any communication oAgd, this
hearing with either apmponent or opponent of this particular proposal or
opplioationP
Janet Kearsley: No Phil Andrus: No
Ray Hunter: No Age Christian: No
Gerry Gorsline: No Craig Schrader: No
Scott Brinton: No Rick&bnke: No
ID Gallant: No Iona Smith: Yes with Sarah Spaeth
Rob Harbour. No as formerly disclosed
Are you as a committee member able to certify that you have attended the project
presentation and either attended the site visit or viewed the official video tape?
Janet Kearsley: yes Phil Andrus: yes
Ray Hunter: yes Uge Christian: yes
Gerry Gorsline: yes Craig Schrader yes
Scott Brinton: yes Rick Jahnke: yes
JD Gallant yes Lorna Smith: yes
Rob Harbour: yes
Review Ranking Results
2:30 A brief break was taken while a commktee member completed the score sheets.
2:36 Chair Smith reconvened the meeting with a review of the projects.
Discussion and Rating of 2014 Conservation Futures Prolect applications
1. 2014 Quimper Wildlif r Corridor /Jefferson Land Trust Rating Process
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Committee members took turns reading questions Rom the ratings sheet. scares for
each question were compared, discussed and adjusted as desired. Final scores are
reflected in the composite spreadsheet for each project in AOpendix A.
Question gl
To what degree does the project leverage conttlbutions for acquisition from groups,
agencies or individi
a. leverages significantly = 3 points
b. leverages moderately= 2 points
c. meetsrequirement= 1point
Iige Christian -score should be a 2 and not a 0
No discussion
Question p2
To what degree does the project sponsor commit to provide long -term stewardship for
the proposed project?
a. Stewardship plan with guaranteed long-term Stewardship -5 points
b. Stewardship plan with guaranteed short-term stewardship=3 points
c. Stewadship plan, no guaroMee =1 point
All in agreement-all ss.
Question K3
To what degree has the project sponsor demonstrated effective long -term stewardship
of a similar project?
a. HIghlYdemons[roted =5pjms
b. Moderatetydemmutrated= 3points
c. Slightly demonstrated! =I point
d. Effectiveness not demonstrated -0 points
Scores for this question were In agreement.
Question K4
To what degree is Me acquisition feasible?
a. Highlyfeasible= 5polnts
Is. Modemtelyfesaible= 3points
c. Slightlyfalsible- 1point
Lige Christian - change 4 to a 3
Committee members ranking ranged Rom 3 -5
Discussion as to what defines °feasible" -each member uses what they are comfortable
with.
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Question 05
To what degree is the Project part of an adopted open spare, conservation, or resource
preservation program or plan, or IntoWied in 0 community conservation effort?
a. Site identified in the adopted pion =5 points
b. Site is not identified In the adopted plan, but the project complements an
adopted plan =3 points
c. Stand alone project with on adopted plan and potential to stimulate broader
conservation efforts =1 point
Committee members ranking ranged ham a- 5
Question K6
To what degree does Me protect conserve opportunities which are otherwise lost or
threatened?
a. Signifimnttythreatened= 5parma;
b. Moderately threatened =3 points
C. Slightlythreatened= 1point
d. Notthreatened= opolnts
Committee members ranking ranged from 3 -5
Question gT
To what degree does the project preserve habitatforfioro andfouno?
a. State of Washington Priority Habitat Millar State or Federal Endangered,,
Threatened or Sensitive species = 0-3 points
Lige Christian - requested change his ranking to a 3
or Variety f Marchand &fauna =0-3 points
No adjustments t0 scores
c Provides wildlife corridor or migration mine = 0- 3 points
No adjustments to scores
Question KB
To what degree does the project preserveformlandfor agricultural use?
a. Participates in other conservation programs =0-3 points
b. Many will maintain acdve agricultural use =o-3 Points
Iona Smith would like to change Bb. to 0
Preserves rural cultural heritage = p-3 points
Ray Hunger and Lorna Smith would like to change 8c. to 0
d. Otherprogroms
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Question p9
To what degree days the projM serve a significant benefit area?
a. Broad county benefit =5 points
b. Localizedbeneft= 3polnts
No adjustments to stores
Question h1 0
To what degree does the acquisition provide educational opportunities, interpretive
opportunities, and/or serve as a general community resource?
a. Public access, with planned or educatomid/Interpredve displays and materials,
vents Or activities =5 gain Is
b. Limited public access, available space for signage and educational materials =
3 pants
c. Remote location= I pant
d. No opportunity = 0 points
Craig Schrader— changed from a 0 to a 3
Question #11
TO whit degree days the project preserve historic or culturally significant resources'?
a. Project is registered with the National Register of Historic Place ; Oran
equivalent program = 3 points
b. Project is recognized locally as having historic or cultural resources =2 points
c. Project is adjacent to and trio sa6firfor a historic or cultural site =I point
Discussion: The project is part of the Cappys Trails area which some of the members
recognize as cultural resource.
Question #12
To what degree does the project preserre forestlandfor silvicultural use?
a. Management plan retains or establishes a mix ofspecies add age class =0.3
points
b. Landis enrolled in public ond/orpmate programs which certify long -term
sustainable silviculture Certified= 3points Uncerthed= Opoints
c. Participates In other conservation Onesrordated programs =0 -3 points
Ray Hunter — change 12a. from 3 to 0, and 32 b. from 3 to 0
r Cultural resources meare archrologlral and h15Ntle sites and artifacts, and tra]iEmal religws¢rtmonial and
dial uses and ad ... rise of afeRN Itian Tribes and mandatory pmtetlions of resources under chapers P.M
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Loma Smith and Ray Hunter - change 12c. from 3 to 0
Discussion: The committee considers the term of "silviculture" to mean management of
trees for the purpose of harvest.
Request for future agenda -a list of definitions of the terms used be added to the
handbook. Also be sure the definition sheet goes to the applicants.
Average pose =232.
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Question a1
To what degree does the project leverage conMbutions for acquisition from groups,
agencies or individuals?
a. leveragessignificontly= 3points
b. leverages moderately = 2points
c. meets requirement = lMint
Lige Christlan - change to 3
Question a2
To what degree does the project sponsor commit to provide long -term stewardship for
theproposedWjecfl
a. Stew"Ship PlOO with guarouteedlong- term stewardship=5painh
b. Stewardship plan with guaranteed short-term stewardship =3 points
c Stewardship plan, no guimatee =l point
Scores were in agreement, all So
Question p3
To what degree has the project spansm demonstrated eff tive long -term stewadship
Of a slmllarpmject?
a. Highly demonstrated =5 points
b. Moderatelydemonstrated= 3polnts
C, Slightly demonstrated =l point
d. Effectiveness not demonstrated = 0 paints
Ray Hunter - change from 3 to 5
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To what degree is the ocquisitionfeasibleP
a. Highlyferrable =5 points
b. Moderatelyfeasible= 3 points
c. Slightlyfeasible= l point
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Craig Schrader- change to 3
Question k5
To what degree is the project part of an adapted open space, conservation, or resource
preservation program or plan, or identified in a community conservation art?
a. Site identified in the adopted plan =5 points
b. Site is not Identified in the adopted plan, but the project complements an
adoptedplan =3poii
c. Stand alone project with on adopted plan and potential to stimulate brooder
conservation harts =1 paint
No score changes made
Question
To what degree does the project conserve opportunities which are otherwise lost or
threaened?
a. Significantly threatened= 5 points
b. Modemtelythreatened =3points
c. Slightlythreptened=l Point
d. Not threatened =0 points
There was no discussion.
Question It
To what degree does the projectpreserve haMYatfur faro andfauna?
a. State of Washington Priority Habitat and /or State or Federal Endangered,
Threatened or seruiuve species = 03 points
NII in agreement, No change
b. Variety ofnatieflom &f na =0-3 points
No change
I. Provides wildly corridor or migration mote =0.3 points
Craig Schrader - change to a 3; NII 35
Question IS
To what degree does the project preserve formlandfor agricultural use?
a. Porticombesin other conservation programs =0-3 points
b. Likely will maintain active agricultural use=0 -3 Points
c. Preserves rural cultural heritage =0-3 points
d Other Programs
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Ray Hunter changed b. to 0 and Lorna Smith changed c. to 0
Question #9
To what degree does the project serve a significant benefit area?
a. Broad county benefit =5 points
A. Localized benefit m3 points
Rick Jahnke would like to change tram 2 to 5
Question #10
To what degree does the acquisition provide educadoval opportunities, interpretive
Opportunities, and/orserve as o general community resource?
a. Public access, with planned or educaliarwll"nterpretive displays and materials,
vents Or activities = 5 Points
b. Limited public access, available space for shortage and educational materia8 =3
plants
c. Remote location =l point
d. No opportunity =0 points
Discussion: Access to this property would be through guided groups as limited public
access.
Quest on #11
To what degree does the project preserve historic or culturally significant resources'?
o. ProjM is registered with the National Register ofHistodc Places, or an
equivalent program = 3 Points
b. Project is recognized locally as having historic or cultural resources =2 points
C. Project is adjacent to and provides a bufferfor a historic or cultural site =3 point
Ray Hunter, Phll Andrus and 1D Gallant — change to a 2
Question #12
To what degree does the project preserve forestlond far divicultural use?
0. Management plan retains or establishes a mix afspectes and age class = C-3
points
Lorna Smith, Ray Hunter and Craig Schrader — change 12a. to 0
' Cultural resources meaty armeaceirzl and historic sltM and amtacty and traditional Millions ceremonial and
avail was and amrui n of aRetted radian 711 and mandatory protections of ewwron under chni 27.44
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b. Land is enrolled in public and /or private programs which certify long -term
sustainable uAdculture Certified =3 Points Uncerthed =0 points
Ray Hunter - Change 126. to 0
c. Participates in other conservation or restoration programs =o-3 points
Scott Motor- Change 12c. to 0
Lorna Smith - Change Tic. to 0
Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions /lefferson Lend Trust Average score= 201
Protect Rankine Scores
Quimper Wildlife =232
Snow Creek =201
Phil Andrus moves that Snow Creek is worthy of funding. Rick Lahnke seconded. All in
favor, motion carries.
Uge Christian moved that the Quimper Wildlife Ca ylord is worthy of flooding.
Scott Brinton seconded. Discussion followed. All In favor, motion carries.
Discussion regarding recommendations to Board of County Commissioners IBOCCI
Phil Andrus moved: That we recommend that the committee pass to the MCC, Mat
both projects are worthy of funding and we Mare the ranking with the Boa and make
no recommendation as to funding priority. Seconded by Rob Harbour.
Maker of motion accepts friendly amendment: That the funds be spent this year.
Second friendly amendment: That the MCC work with the applicants as to the
femlblllty, between the two projects as to where the Ponds will be expended.
Motion results: One opposed; all the rest is in favor.
Discus
Phil Andrus made a motion that there is a full report given Ito the CF Committee] In
writing of what happened here. Second part of the motion is that there should be a
Tell accounting of the budget submitted quarterly by staff to the committee. Ray
Hunter seconded. All in favor, motion carries.
Discussion:
The Committee does not expect a report immediately, and that staff will need to work
with the finance department to complete the report. Lorna Smith stated that a
straightforward, simple quarterly report is all we are asking for.
Wine called the next meeting to be held in September 2014.
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VII. Other/ Administrative
Staff update:
Acquisitions Spreadsheet: The binder of deeds and conservation easements for
Projects is nearing completion.
Fund Balance to date is $568,780.01.
Membership — Staff is still looking for applicants for the District 1 position
Members would like meeting materials to be provided in electronic format only with the
exception of the application materials.
VIII. observer Comments
None
X Adiournment
Chair adjourned the meeting at 4:23 PM.
Submitted by Betsy Carlson and Tam! Pokorny
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