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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 October 20, 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:
Five (5) citizens urged the Board to research and hold a public hearing regarding the Navy's
proposed military training grounds in certain areas of nearby forested lands. Concerns
regarding environmental impact were discussed;
A citizen stated: 1) Arrow Lumber in Port Townsend is donating hundreds of pounds of turkey
and potatoes to our community. Their building permit took too long; and 2) The County will
lose good people if they are unable to obtain high paying jobs and make a living here; and
A citizen stated she is a former member of the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board and recommended Doug Huber's appointment to that board.
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. AGREEMENT NO. 1363- 90011, Amendment No. 1 re: Partnerships for Success; In the Amount
of $40,441; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Social and Health
Services
2. AGREEMENT re: Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Uniformed Support Services Employees; Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
3. AGREEMENT re: Provide Law Enforcement Services; In the Amount of $200,000 Annual
Revenue; Jefferson County Sheriffs Office; Hoh Indian Tribe
4. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 1 re: Snow Creek Road, M.P. 3.78 Culvert Replacement,
FHWA No. DTFH70 -11 -E- 00039, County Project No. CRI899; In the Amount of $687.50;
Jefferson County Public Works; Seton Construction
5. AGREEMENT NO. IAA 15 -50 re: Urban Community Forestry Program; No Dollar Amount, 'In
Kind' Work; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Department of Natural Resources
(DNR)
6. AGREEMENT re: Host Small Works, Consultant, and Vendor Rosters; In the Amount of $240;
Jefferson County Public Works; Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)
7. Advisory Board Reappointment re: Gardiner Community Center Advisory Board; Three (3) Year
Term Expires October 20, 2017; Steven Durupt, President
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8. Advisory Board Appointments (3); Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Terms
Expire October 13, 2016; 1) District #1 Representative, Tim Thomas; 2) District #2 Representative,
Evan Dobrowski; and 3) District 43 Representative, Douglas Huber
9. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated October 13, 2014 Totaling
$1,015,24135
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided
updates on the following items. (Commissioner Johnson was absent the previous week):
Chairman Austin
- Reported the local Board of Health appointed 3 new members to the Substance Abuse Advisory Board
(SAAB) last week.
- Attended a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting last week. There will be a study re: the
Hood Canal Floating Bridge and effects on migrating salmon.
- Noted that Clallam County Commissioner Mike Doherty received a lifetime achievement award from
the Clallam County Democrats which is much deserved.
Commissioner Sullivan
- Attended a Maritime meeting last week where Congressman Derek Kilmer discussed the Maritime
Heritage Bill.
The meeting was recessed at 9:29 a.m. and reconvened at 1:29 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Commissioner Johnson excused himself early from the
meeting:
Calendar Coordination:
• Chairman Austin will be out of the office October 21 -22, 2014.
• Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Sullivan will be attending a Jefferson Transit Board
meeting on October 21, 2014.
• The October 23, 2014 JeffCom meeting was rescheduled to October 30, 2014.
• Chairman Austin and County Administrator Philip Morley will be attending a Quarterly Elected
Officials and Department Directors meeting on October 27, 2014.
• Commissioner Sullivan will be attending a Candidates' Forum at the Chamber of Commerce on
October 27, 2014.
• Chairman Austin and County Administrator Morley will be attending a Finance Committee
meeting on October 28, 2014.
• Chairman Austin and County Administrator Morley will be attending a JeffCom meeting on
October 30, 2014.
• The Jefferson -Port Townsend Response Emergency Planning group invited the Jefferson County
Commissioners to attend a meeting on October 31, 2014.
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• Commissioner Sullivan will be attending an Olympic Communities of Health meeting on
November 7, 2014.
• Chairman Austin will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting on
November 7, 2014.
• Veteran's Day is on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.
• Chairman Austin and County Administrator Morley will be attending a Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee (LTAC) meeting on November 19, 2014.
• The November 20, 2014 JeffCOM meeting has been cancelled.
• The Certification of Election will be held on November 25, 2014.
• The Swearing in of the Sheriff, Treasurer and Assessor will be held on November 25, 2014.
• The Jefferson County Courthouse and other County facilities will be closed on November 27 and
28, 2014 in observance of Thanksgiving.
• Chairman Austin will be out of the office mid - afternoon on November 25, 2014 and will be back
in the office on December 1, 2014.
• There will be a JeffCOM meeting on December 11, 2014.
• There will be a Jefferson County Board of Health meeting on December 18, 2014.
• Christmas will be on December 25, 2014.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS re: Letter: Commissioner Sullivan moved to send a letter of
thanks to Washington State Department of Natural Resources Commissioner of Public Lands Peter
Goldmark regarding the Devil's Lake Vista natural area addition. Chairman Austin seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
Miscellaneous Items:
• Staff Briefing re: Draft Sign Ordinance: Staff present: Department of Community Development
(DCD) Director Carl Smith, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor David Alvarez and Planning
Commission Chair Kevin Coker.
• Transportation Benefit District: Staff present: Public Works Director Monte Reinders and Chief
Civil Deputy Prosecutor David Alvarez.
• Letter to Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Devil's Lake trust land
transfer.
• Zelatched Point No Shooting Area.
• Budget Update.
• Comprehensive Plan extension.
• Update on JeffCOM Agreements.
Update on proposed Noise and Animal Ordinances.
• Maritime Heritage Resolution.
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NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT. Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting
at 4:07 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Chairman Austin
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
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Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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