HomeMy WebLinkAboutM041414District 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 April 14, 2014
Chairman John Austin called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of
Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner David Sullivan.
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 stated that Governor Inslee designated this week as Master Gardeners Week. He urged
the Commissioners to designate funds to assist the Master Gardner Coordinator Program;
• A citizen stated that other counties have either re -zoned or placed a moratorium on marijuana
permitting;
• A citizen; 1) Thanked the Department of Community Development (DCD) Director for attending a
meeting; 2) Noted there is a fire hazard that needs to be addressed; 3) Stated the Economic
Development Council should designate a person to attract new businesses arid if the Port Townsend
Paper Mill closes, businesses will close;
• A citizen: 1) Supports a previously mentioned concern regarding marijuana permitting;
2) Encouraged citizens to stay for the entire Board of County Commissioner meeting; and 3) Urged
the Board to consider streaming meetings online;
• A citizen urged a previous commentator to attend Chamber of Commerce meetings; and
• A citizen stated: 1) It is too late to impose a marijuana moratorium; 2) DCD interest -free loans need
to be looked into; and 3) He is concerned about the distribution of the Clean Water District funds.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE 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.
1. BID AWARD re: Quilcene Replacement Shop Project; In the Amount of $268,652; Jefferson
County Public Works; 2 Grade, LLC
2. AGREEMENT re: Courier Security Services for Solid Waste Facility; In the Amount of $4,466
per year; Jefferson County Public Works; Loomis Armored US, LLC
3. AGREEMENT re: Provide Asphalt Paving Material Testing Services; Center Road Overlay
Phase 6, MP 4.39 to 6.86, County Project No. CR1928; Federal Aid Project No. STPR-
Q161(009); In the Amount of $22,376; Jefferson County Public Works; HWA GeoSciences, Inc.
4. AGREEMENT re: Dosewallips Road Emergency Repair, MP 1.67, County Project No.
CR1944; Amount Not to Exceed $35,000; Jefferson County Public Works; Seton Construction,
Inc.
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5. AGREEMENT re: Birth -3 Years Program; In the Amount of $7,750; Jefferson County Public
Health; Concerned Citizens
6. AGREEMENT re: Tidemark Database Administration and Support; hr the Amount of $15,800;
Jefferson County Public Health; Little River Enterprises
7. AGREEMENT re: Create and Edit Video Training; Developmental Disabilities Program; In the
Amount of $1,500; Jefferson County Public Health; Able Opportunities
8. Advisory Board Resignation re: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board;
Representing District No. 3; Kathleen Kler
9. Advisory Board Appointment re: Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC);
Representing Brinnon/Quilcene; Larry McKeehan
10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 7, 2014 Totaling $455,542.70
and Dated April 8, 2014 Totaling $1,191.68
11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated April 4, 2014 Totaling $766,811.79 and
A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated April 4, 2014 Totaling $691,425.07
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided
updates on the following items:
Chairman Austin
- Spoke with residents in the Dosewallips area re: landslide.
- Attended a 1 /10'h of 1% Mental Health Sales Tax meeting last week.
Commissioner Sullivan
- Received positive input from the community regarding Solar permitting.
- Will be touring the Rick Tollefson Trail this week.
Commissioner Johnson
- Attended an Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) meeting last week.
- Will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting this week.
- Will be attending an Integrated Watershed Plan (IWP) meeting and a local Board of Health meeting
this week.
The meeting was recessed at 9:52 a.m. and reconvened at 10:02 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
BID OPENING re: Jefferson County Sheri Vehicle Fittings: ER &R Manager Matt
Stewart opened and read the following bid:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Auto Additions, Inc. $77,964.12
Chairman Austin asked how many vehicles the quote is for? Manager Matt Stewart stated that it is for 7
vehicles; 4 incoming and 3 for spare capacity. Material and labor were included
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in the bid amount. An estimated bid amount was not disclosed, but he noted that it is in the
neighborhood of the bid amount.
Staff will review the bid and submit a recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
Update re: Economic Health and Trends in Jefferson County and Team Jefferson
Activities: Peter Quinn of the Economic Development Council (EDC) Team Jefferson updated the
Board on his group's activities and goals. He thanked the Commissioners for their support and handed
out a copy of his presentation.
Mr. Quinn stated that Jefferson County is the oldest county in Washington State. He noted that 9,000
Jefferson County residents are over the age of 65, but 20,000 residents are not. Jefferson County is
acting like an older community that is incapable of doing things. He believes the County is ahead of the
curve. Mr. Quinn noted that Jefferson County is regularly listed as one of the top 50 communities that
are physically fit, and sometimes we make it on to the top 10 list.
Mr. Quinn noted that we have a community of doers and a lot of newcomers to that group. There is a
youth movement happening here and they are in the 20 -30 age range. He indicated that age group is
coming to Jefferson County in large numbers and that this group will have an impact on the County for
the next few decades. He added that if this County had 1,000 more jobs, we would be thriving.
Team EDC's job is to attract new business owners. To meet that goal, they hold business planning
classes with an incentive that if you complete a business plan, you get most of your tuition back. The
price of the class has also been dropped dramatically. They have added short term business IQ classes
and engaged in Lean training.
Commissioner Johnson appreciates that Mr. Quinn talked about the young families moving here and
added that those families are doing what they can to stay here.
One of the statistics indicates that 20% of business owners do not finish their business plan.
Commissioner Sullivan asked why is that? Mr. Quinn replied that filling out the business plan is like a
discovery process. Some people decide that being a business owner is not for them, while others may
significantly change their business plan.
The meeting was recessed at 10:43 a.m. and reconvened at 1:34 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
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COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
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Calendar Coordination:
• There will be a Tax Blues breakfast for County personnel sponsored by the PERC committee on
April 16, 2014.
• There will be a Budget Committee meeting on April 16, 2014.
• All three Commissioners will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting
on April 16, 2014.
• Chairman Austin and Commissioner Sullivan will be attending a Peninsula Housing Authority
meeting with candidate for Director, Frederick Free on April 17, 2014.
• There will be a Maritime Academy candidate open house on April 17, 2014.
• Chairman Austin will be out of the office on April 22, 2014. County Administrator Morley will
be attending a Finance Committee meeting in Chairman Austin's absence.
• Chairman Austin will be attending a JeffCom Administrative Board meeting on April 24, 2014.
• There will be a Quarterly Elected Officials and Board of Directors meeting on April 28, 2014.
• Chairman Austin will be attending a Septic Committee meeting at the State Board of Health
(BOH) on April 29, 2014.
Commissioner Sullivan will be certifying the Sequim School District elections on May 6, 2014.
• Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Sullivan will be attending the Washington State
Association of Counties (WSAC) Conference in Lake Chelan May 6 -9, 2014.
• Chairman Austin will be presenting at the State Environmental Health Director's Conference on
May 12, 2014 and will be unable to attend the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting
that day.
There will be a Jefferson County Library annual breakfast meeting on May 15, 2014.
• Memorial Day will be on May 26, 2014. The BOCC meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27,
2014.
• Chairman Austin will be out of the office on June 23, 2014 and unable to attend the Board of
County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting.
Miscellaneous Items
• Discussion regarding Parks and Recreation Fees. Public Works Recreation Manager Matt Tyler
and Public Works Director Monte Reinders were in attendance. Mr. Tyler presented a power
point presentation and distributed power point handouts, as well as the existing fee ordinance, a
draft fee ordinance and a table showing existing and proposed fees. Commissioners asked for
some comparison information on facility and program fees. Staff will present the information
during the County Administrator Briefing (CAB) session on April 28, 2014 when
Commissioners may give more feedback.
• Discussion regarding marijuana regulations in other counties. Carl Smith, DCD; David Alvarez,
Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO) were in attendance. Carl shared Clallam and Pacific
County's regulatory structure.
• County Administrator Morley relayed a request by Clallam Commissioner Mike Doherty for
information on Jefferson County's treatment of climate change and our Climate Action
Committee (CAC).
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• County Administrator Morley relayed Mr. Doherty's interest in exploring a shooting range on
state land on the Miller Peninsula.
• Private Shooting Range on Discovery Bay discussed.
• Citizen suggestion for funding the Port Townsend Recreation Center repairs discussed.
• Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) Board meeting discussed.
• Washington Counties Administrative Association (WCAA) annual meeting discussed, including
a presentation on the Affordable Care Act's "Cadillac Tax" on higher quality /richer health care
insurance.
• Labor negotiations update.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Ordinance update.
• Cost of buoy at Pleasant Harbor: Administrative reduction? County Administrator Morley will
look into this and check with the Department of Community Development (DCD).
• Board of Health At -Large position applications discussed.
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 which carried by a unanimous vote.
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