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District No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sulli�in
District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kl
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren
MINUTES
Week of January 5, 2015
Commissioner David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the
presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner Kathleen Kler.
BOARD REORGANIZATION: Commissioner Johnson moved to nominate
Commissioner Sullivan to serve as Board Chairman for 2015. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• Three citizens welcomed Commissioner Kathleen Kler to the Board of Jefferson County
Commissioners;
• Seven citizens voiced their concern re: I -502 and the County's marijuana moratorium.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Johnson moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Kler
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
CALL FOR BIDS re: Courthouse Window Rehabilitation Project; Bids Accepted Until 9:30 a.m.
and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter on Monday, January 26, 2015 in
the Commissioners' Chambers
AGREEMENT re: Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor; In the Amount of $12,625.91; Jefferson
County Public Health; Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
AGREEMENT re: Labor, materials and equipment to remove and properly dispose of Solid
Waste; In the Amount of $9,973.50; Jefferson County Public Works; Trash Removal Services,
LLC
AGREEMENT NO. LA -7391 re: Access Preservation to Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National
Forest, Upper Hoh Road MP 3.2 to MP 6.9, Federal Aid Project No. PLH -A160 (001), County
Project No. CR1896; In the Amount of $1,424,364.00; Jefferson County Public Works;
Washington State Department of Transportation
Advisory Board Appointment re: Jefferson County Planning Commission; Unexpired Four (4)
Year Term expiring March 17, 2017; Representing District 1, Cynthia Koan
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated December 22, 2014 Totaling
$210,367.70
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated December 19, 2014 Totaling $74,446.24
and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated December 19, 2014 Totaling $15,469.83
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COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION. • The Commissioners each provided
updates on the following items:
Commissioner Johnson
- Will be attending Clallam County's Shoreline Master Program (SMP) forum this week.
Commissioner Kler
- Geoduck season is closed due to marine pollution.
Review of County Commissioner Board and Committee Assignments. The Board
reviewed and updated the 2015 Commissioner Board and Committee Assignment list as follows:
GROUP / ORGANIZATION
BOARD
REPRESENTATION
Budget Committee
David, Lead /Board
Climate Action Committee
Kathleen
Jefferson County Clean Water District
David
Developmental Disability Advisory Board (DDAB)
Kathleen
Elected Official/Department Director Quarterly Meeting
Board
Finance Committee
David
Fort Worden Advisory Committee
Phil
Fort Worden PDA Liaison
Phil
Health Board
Board
Heritage Caucus (WA State Legislature)
Phil
Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC)
Phil, Lead /Board
JC Disability Board (LEOFF 1)
Phil
JeffCom
David (Philip, Alternate)
Jefferson - Peninsula Regional Emergency Planning Comm.(JPREP)
Kathleen, Lead/Board
(Philip, Alternate)
Jefferson Transit Authority Board
Board, Phil, Chair
Jefferson Transit Authority Finance Committee
Phil
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Kathleen
Marine Resources Committee (MRC)
Phil
Mental Health Sales Tax Oversight Committee (Hargrove Fund)
Kathleen (David, Alternate)
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Phil, Land Use/Environment
North Olympic Peninsula Res. Cons. & Dev. (also see PDD)
David (Philip, Alternate)
Olympic Area Agency on Aging (03A)
David (Phil, Alternate)
Olympic Coastal Marine Sanctuary
Phil
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Olympic Community Action Program (OIyCAP) Board
David
Olympic Consortium Board (OCB) (Also See PRSN)
Kathleen (Phil, Alternate)
Olympic Peninsula Resource Adv. Corn USFS (RAC)
Phil
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA)
Phil (David, Alternate)
Parks Advisory Board (PAB)
Kathleen
Peninsula Regional Support Network (PRSN) (Also See OCB)
Kathleen (Phil, Alternate)
Peninsula Development District (PDD) (also see NOPRC &D)
David (Philip, Alternate)
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO)
David, Chair (Monte
Reinders, Alternate)
Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC)
Kathleen
Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce
Board
Public Infrastructure Fund Board (PIF)
David
Puget Sound Partnership Strait Action Area — Ecosystem Regional
Network
Phil
School of Fine Woodworking & Preservation Tech. Board
Phil
Shelter to Housing
David
(Phil, Alternate)
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Kathleen
Substance Abuse Advisory Board (SAAB)
Kathleen
Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC)
Kathleen
Washington State DNR Liaison
Phil
WSAC Coastal Caucus Sub - Committee
Phil
WSAC Exempt Well Sub - Committee
David
WSAC Legislative Steering Committee
Kathleen (Phil, David,
Alternates)
WSAC Natural Resources
Phil (Kathleen, David,
Alternates)
WSAC Timber Counties Sub - Committee
Phil (David, Kathleen,
Alternates)
WSAC Transportation
David
Water Utility Coordinating Council (WUCC)
David, Chair
County Administrator Philip Morley stated that staff will update the list once final assignments are
made.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the 2015 Commissioner Board and Commission Assignments,
noting that certain positions may change based on the decisions of boards and committees.
Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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The meeting was recessed at 9:57 a.m. and reconvened at 10:04 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION. An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to
10:20 a.m. with the County Administrator, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff regarding Attorney-
Client Privilege, Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public
Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board met in Executive Session on this topic was from
10:05 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the regular
meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 10:46 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
DISCUSSION re: Executive Session: As a result of the Executive Session the Board
held regarding Attomey- Client privilege, actual litigation, two resolutions were proposed: 1) Agree to
pay any punitive damages that might be awarded against Jefferson County Sheriff s Office employee
Mark Apeland; and 2) Agree to pay any punitive damages that might be awarded against former
Jefferson County Prosecutor Julie Dalzell. The request for these resolutions were brought forward by
Ms. Dalzell and Sergeant Apeland and were reviewed by the County Administrator Philip Merely and
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Alvarez. It was determined that both individuals were
working in the scope of their responsibilities and acting in good faith. Under the County's Good Faith
Policy, the County can provide defense and assume responsibility for any punitive damages that might
be awarded in the future.
County Administrator Morley urged the Board of County Commissioners to adopt the two resolutions.
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Alvarez stated for the record that both individuals acted in
Good Faith.
Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 Agreeing to Pay Any Punitive
Damages that Might be Awarded Against an Employee Employed by the Jefferson County Sheriff.
Commissioner Kler noted that the three Commissioners listed on the Resolution are not the current
Commissioners. That will have to be corrected. County Administrator Morley noted that the approved
and adopted date will also need to be changed. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion, with edits,
which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 02 -15 Agreeing to Pay any Punitive
Damages that Might be Awarded Against a Former Elected Official for actions during her tenure as the
Elected Jefferson County Prosecutor with edits as previously noted. Commissioner Kler seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 10:59 a.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
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BRIEFING re: Status of the Work Plan Regulating Recreational Marijuana
(I -502): Department of Community Development (DCD) Director Carl Smith stated that this is an over
reaching issue and there may be a need to extend the existing marijuana moratorium. The moratorium is
set to expire in February. The current moratorium does not affect all marijuana applications in all zones.
Currently, it still allows for the producing and processing of marijuana in rural commercial and rural
residential zones. Items in the Agenda Request packet include Attachments A -C and were referenced by
those in attendance at the meeting.
Director Smith stated that at the time the moratorium was enacted, there were 36 unique applications.
Most of the applicants were applying for producing and growing. Of the 36 applications, 15 are in rural
zones and 12 are in residential 1:5 zones, some of those being less than 5 acres in size. With the
County's current agriculture policies, there are only a few options on what could be regulated under
County Code. Concerns regarding zoning led to the moratorium. Director Smith stated that six months
to work on a moratorium is not a long time.
Director Smith pointed out the Board's options as referenced in Attachment A: 1) Take no specific
action to regulate recreational marijuana. Let the moratorium expire in February; 2) Take very limited
specific action to regulate recreational marijuana with the minimum regulations that would apply to all
agricultural activities. It would place limits on scale and intensity, affecting the number of employees
and hours of operations; or 3) Take specific action to regulate recreational marijuana as a separate type
of use, as shown on the attached use table and development standards (Attachment B, Table 3 -1).
Director Smith recommended that the Planning Commission be allowed time to play its role. They are
the voice of the community. The Planning Commission has been notified and their next meeting is
January 14, 2015. He added that by following Option 1, the Planning Commission would not be able to
carry out its role. Chairman Sullivan noted that even if Option 1 were chosen, the Planning Commission
would still be able to work on the other two options.
Director Smith proposed a four month timeframe to work on the issues surrounding zoning. He added
that the Planning Commission could potentially be able to hold a public hearing before March 4, 2015,
and be able to give the Board of County Commissioners a recommendation at that time.
County Administrator Morley stated that when the Commissioners had last discussed zoning or impact
regulation approach, DCD received direction from the Board to continue with the zoning approach, but
to fold it into a universal approach. Table 3 -1 is the outcome of that direction. Chairman Sullivan noted
that he is in favor of approaching this issue in regard to impact. He added that he would like to be fair to
everyone that is engaging in this type of activity.
Chairman Sullivan stated that over a year ago, a committee reviewed the County Code and determined
that it was accurate and sufficient to handle the implementation of I -502 in the County. Citizens then
started making plans to go into the marijuana business. It came as a surprise to a lot of people when the
County put the moratorium in place. He added that the same Code has been in existence for over a
decade. Chairman Sullivan stated that in the beginning of the moratorium, the Board had been told that 6
months was a sufficient amount of time to work on this. If the moratorium is extended, it will affect
another growing season for marijuana farmers. On the other hand, there are a number of applications
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that would get processed if the moratorium were to lapse. What is fair to the people operating under the
law, in good faith and within their business plans? He stated a balance needs to be struck and he feels
that by extending the moratorium, it would shift the balance in a negative way for those who acted in
good faith.
Commissioner Johnson stated there is a substantial difference between those growing 40 acres of carrots
versus 40 acres of marijuana.
Director Smith stated that the Cottage Industry Code is a difficult one. The growing part of marijuana is
not covered by Cottage Industry, so there could still potentially be a large grow operation in rural
residential zones. By choosing Option 3, it would give a limit on the amount of area. Under current
Cottage Industry regulations, processing would be indoors only. Associate Planner Colleen Zmolek
added that under current code, Cottage Industry only covers processing.
Chairman Sullivan stated that growing has been allowed in these zones for a long time and fences have
been allowed as well. In terms of trying to treat people equally, it has been allowable for a long time to
have these kinds of impacts. In this case, people are trying to push that limit. Limits were established in
our current agriculture code and we have been living with that for some time.
Commissioner Kler stated that things change, Option 2 would specify scale and intensity. The
Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB) admits that marijuana is a different crop. She added that
the market value and security issues change.
Chairman Sullivan stated that medical marijuana businesses are not having security issues. They also
don't have the same amount of security requirements that recreational marijuana growers, processors
and retailers do. He noted that there could potentially be some good changes that would come about with
Option 2, but if Option 1 was chosen, the Planning Commission would still be able to work on a
timeline. He stated that if the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) decided to extend the
moratorium, it will have much more undue impact on people.
Commissioner Johnson stated that he believes there is a much smaller market for medical marijuana. He
likes the idea of extending the moratorium, but would want a result as fast as possible. Although he
supports the marijuana industry in Jefferson County, the security requirements for marijuana businesses
make it not the average farm.
Commissioner Kler asked how many permits are listed as pending? Director Smith replied that since the
moratorium, no permits are pending in the affected zones. Other permits are for outdoor processing. In a
rural residential zone, if you had a 100' x 100' lot, a marijuana farmer could produce a pretty sizeable
crop. He added that historical legacy lots can be small.
Commissioner Kler asked if the moratorium were to lapse, would this help decrease the pressure on
DCD staff? Director Smith replied that DCD will still have pressure, but it would relieve some.
County Administrator Morley explained that if the moratorium were to lapse, the issue of applications
originating in another county and transferring here, would still be an issue. Those that were held up
because of the moratorium would then vest.
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Commissioner Kler stated that there were 16 Tier 3 applications at the state level. The reason for the
moratorium was due to push back from the public that the County Code is insufficient to protect their
neighborhoods. How do we respond to those who asked us to look into this?
Chairman Sullivan stated that property owners have a responsibility to look at what could be possible in
their neighborhood. Those individuals pursuing a business in recreational marijuana, went by the
existing County Code at the time they applied for their permit. The process is taking longer than
anticipated.
County Administrator Morley explained that the timeline DCD has set forward for a four month
extension is realistic in that it allows both the Planning Commission and the Board to deliberate. He
added that there may be opportunities to get this moving forward by a month or two sooner. If the
Planning Commission takes action and is collaborating with the County in a productive manner during
their deliberations, one option for the BOCC could be to enact the recommendations of the Planning
Commission. This would alleviate the need for the BOCC to hold another hearing. If there are issues or
concerns the BOCC has, amendments could follow.
Chairman Sullivan stated that the moratorium would not have to cover the same territory. He suggested
if a moratorium were to be done, applying it to the smallest lots.
Director Smith stated that in the interest of time, it would be beneficial to have a packet ready for the
Planning Commission.
Commissioner Kler asked Chairman Sullivan what option he is interested in? Chairman Sullivan replied
that he prefers Option 1, but with the ability to work on Option 2. He stated he does not like Option 3.
County Administrator Morley asked if DCD could work on Option 2 by next week? Assistant Planner
Zmolek replied that they will need to reach out to the agricultural community as it will affect them.
County Administrator Morley explained that including a larger reach of people, may slow the process
down. Director Smith stated that Option 2 affects all agricultural. Commissioner Kler stated that if the
County had more time, she would prefer Option 2.
County Administrator Morley stated that with the pending applications, he suggests Option 3. Director
Smith explained that a lot of effort went into Option 3. The Planning Commission has reviewed the
matrix. Director Smith stated that Option 3 is precise. It addresses growing areas, Cottage Industry
controls and more. They are proposing a 25 foot buffer.
County Administrator Morley explained the Board's decision: 1) The pressing matter of the moratorium
itself and whether to bring forward a hearing notice on that. If a hearing notice is approved, on what two
alternatives? and 2) Giving further direction to DCD, assuming they are continuing to work on some
form of regulation on whether to proceed with Option 2 or Option 3.
Commissioner Johnson moved to proceed with a moratorium, including both alternatives. Chairman
Sullivan seconded the motion. Chairman Sullivan called for a vote. The vote was unanimous.
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DCD staff will prepare a hearing notice with two options for a moratorium extension that will be
considered during the next BOCC meeting on January 12, 2015. The first version would extend the
moratorium as it now exists. In the second version, the moratorium would be similar, but would not
include parcels of land designated rural residential that are more than five acres in size. In both options,
the moratorium would expire on May 11, 2015.
County Administrator Morley asked if there is further direction for the DCD as to what regulations they
are bringing forward to the Planning Commission? Something based on Option 2, Option 3 or if the
Board requests further requirements?
Commissioner Kler thanked DCD for their work on the moratorium. Trying to find a balance between
all of the concerns of business owners, neighborhoods and parents, is not a clear path. There are so many
unknowns and a lot of misinformation that creates fear. It is dangerous to legislate against fear.
Director Smith stated that for the sake of time, Option 3 is more efficient. County Administrator Morley
stated that what is important is getting this done and recognizing there is an opportunity to perfect and
change what the BOCC wants to do. For the purpose of expedition and to address the concerns
ofupcoming applications, County Administrator Morley suggested Option 3. Commissioner Johnson
stated that he would also like to see Option 3.
Assistant Planner Zmolek asked Chairman Sullivan if there is any direction he would like DCD to go to
make Option 3 more what he's looking for? Chairman Sullivan replied he will want the Planning
Commission to justify why marijuana is different in that case. Why lighting and cameras are different
for marijuana farmers. Ultimately, the County may have to defend this.
County Administrator Morley stated although there is no motion, it is his understanding that the Board
would like Option 3. The Board agreed.
The meeting was recessed 3:05 p.m. and reconvened at 3:21 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items:
• Courthouse windows.
• Hearing.
• Animal Responsibility — comment summary matrix will be prepared.
• Risk Management Committee representative.
• Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Legislative Steering Committee (LSC)
appointment process.
• Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) expenditures.
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Calendar Coordination:
• Commissioner Kler and County Administrator Morley will be attending a Hargrove Committee
meeting on January 6, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending the Parks Advisory Board on January 7, 2015.
• County Administrator Morley will be out of the office to attend training on January 8, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Substance Abuse Advisory Board (SAAB) meeting on
January 13, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) meeting on
January 13, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA)
meeting and a Heritage Caucus on January 14, 2015.
• County Administrator Morley will be assisting the City of Port Townsend by participating in an
Interview Panel for a Development Services Director on January 15, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be meeting with Congressman Derek Kilmer on January 16, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Kler will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating
Council (HCCC) meeting on January 21, 2015.
• Commissioner Sullivan and County Administrator Morley will be attending a JeffCOM
Administrative Board meeting on January 22, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Collective Impact meeting on January 22, 2015.
• There will be a Peninsula Development District (PDD) and Resource Conservation and
Development (RC &D) meeting on January 22, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be out of the office March 30, 2015 to April 5, 2015.
2015 Legislative Session
• Handouts distributed.
Future Agenda Items:
• Car mileage.
• Cell Phones.
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NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT. Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting
at 4:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Kler
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
David Sullivan, Chair
Phil Johnson, Member
Carolyn Avery Kathleen Kier, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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District No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kler
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren
MINUTES
Week of January 12, 2015
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Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the
presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner Kathleen Mer.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
Two citizens voiced their concern re: process for road improvement on Highway 101 in Quilcene;
10 citizens voiced their opinion on marijuana and the implementation of I -502 in this County; and
A citizen stated that the Department of Community Development (DCD) is taking too much time
approving the proposed resort in Brinnon.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENTAGENDA: Commissioner Kler
moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 03-15 re: Finding and Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as
Surplus and Authorize Disposal
2. RESOLUTION NO. 04-15 re: Continuing Relationship with the Washington Counties Risk Pool
and the Related Appointments and Designations of the County
3. AGREEMENT NO. 1163- 27310, Amendment No. 10 re: Behavioral Health and Recovery; No
Dollar Amount, Revises Language to Clarify Objectives Only; Jefferson County Public Health;
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
4. AGREEMENT NO. C17112 re: 2015 — 2017 Consolidated Contract for Public Health Services;
In the Amount of $382,738; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of
Health (DOH)
5. AGREEMENT re: Surveying Services for Quilcene Complete Streets Project; In the Amount of
$16,921.50; Jefferson County Public Works; Van Aller
6. AGREEMENT re: Dosewallips Road Emergency Repair Project, M.P. 3.5, County Road No.
25000, County Project No. X01961; In the Amount of $46,768.25; Jefferson County Public
Works; Bruch and Bruch Construction
7. Advisory Board Resignation re: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee; District #1
Representative, Janet Kearsley
8. Advisory Board Appointment re: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee; Four (4)
Year Term expiring January 12, 2019; District #1 Representative, Mary Biskup
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9. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated January 5, 2015 Totaling $813,734.38
and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated December 30, 2014 Totaling $1,580.92 and Dated
December 31, 2014 Totaling $723,678.61
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Kler moved to approve the regular meeting minutes
of October 27, 2014 with a correction of a scrivener's error on Page 4, second paragraph (the word
"hopefully" was incorrectly spelled) and to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 3 and 10,
2014 as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION. The Commissioners each provided
updates on the following items:
Chairman Sullivan
- Will be attending a Chimacum Prevention Coalition meeting this week.
- OlyCAP update: They are doing great, but their thrift store is not.
- Will be participating in a Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) meeting this week via conference
call.
Commissioner Johnson
- Will be attending an Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) meeting and a Heritage Caucus in
Olympia this week.
- Will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting this week.
Commissioner Kler
- Visited a marijuana growing operation and looked at potential impacts on nearby neighborhoods. She
was impressed with the security of the grow operation she visited.
Will be attending the following meetings this week:
• Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC)
• Substance Abuse Advisory Board (SAAB)
• Park and Recreation Subcommittee
• Planning Commission
• Jefferson County Board of Health (BOH)
• Housing Network
• Community Conversation re: BOH
• Town Hall meeting with Derek Kilmer
• Fund for Women and Girls Fundraising Dinner
The meeting was recessed at 9:56 a.m. and reconvened at 10:03 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
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HEARING re: 2014 Conservation Futures Funding Amendment; Snow Creek
Watershed Acquisitions: Environmental Health Specialist II Tami Pokorny stated the public hearing is
to hear comments for or against the Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions Project. The hearing is
necessary prior to consideration for the allocation of an additional $73,000 in Conservation Futures
funding for this project. The Snow Creek project had been awarded $10,824 in July, 2014, but it
originally applied for $90,824. The purpose of the project is to acquire permanent open space protection
for up to 104 acres of land traversed by Snow Creek. This project will benefit salmon and improve and
protect riparian habitat for a multitude of species. At the time of the July award, staff believed that the
previously approved Winona Basin/Bloedel Project had yet to be deducted from the available fund
balance. In fact, the project cost had already been deducted leaving additional funding available to
award in this cycle. July's Snow Creek award had been artificially reduced to stay within budget at the
lower funding figure. An additional $73,000 is potentially available for that project.
Ms. Pokorny stated there had been another project submitted in 2014, but it has already been
successfully completed. The resolution would increase the total Snow Creek award to $83,824 which, in
combination with matching funds, would bring the project within range of successful completion
according to Jefferson Land Trust. She noted that Owen Fairbanks of Jefferson Land Trust and two
Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee ( CFCOC) members are in the audience.
Ms. Pokorny stated that the CFCOC voted that this project was worthy at their April 30, 2014 meeting.
Staff concurs with CFCOC's recommendation. As in July's initial resolution, the supplemental
resolution makes a finding that adequate land exists for development in the County to meet anticipated
housing and employment needs.
Chairman Sullivan opened the hearing for public testimony. Hearing no comments for or against the
2014 Conservation Futures Funding Amendment — Snow Creek Watershed, Chairman Sullivan closed
the hearing.
Commissioner Kler asked if there was a problem with carryover or spending of monies from 2014 into
2015? Ms. Pokorny stated that the program requires that the CFCOC make its recommendation before
July I" of each year, which happened. County Administrator Morley explained that originally the
CFCOC recommended for the full amount, but subsequently thought there wasn't enough money. Now
that they know there is enough money, the proposed resolution corrects it. He added that Conservation
Futures funding is in its own dedicated fund.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 05-15 Supplementing Resolution No.
29 -14 to Dedicate Additional Conservation Futures Funds to the Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions
Project as Authorized by, and in Accordance with, Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to
Provide a System of Public Open Spaces. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
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DISCUSSION re: Hearing Notice on Two Alternatives for Extending the Marijuana
Moratorium: Ordinance 407- 0811 -14, establishing a six month moratorium on accepting or processing
applications for recreational marijuana businesses in certain land use zones, will expire on February 11,
2015. The Board of County Commissioners intends to consider two possible alternatives for extending
the moratorium for a limited time. Pursuant to State law, a public hearing is required to be held within
60 days of a moratorium.
Department of Community Development Director Carl Smith explained that the two alternatives do not
restrict agriculture lands, forest lands or industrial lands. Applications in those zones are still valid and
they have been receiving and processing a few of those. He stated that the version titled "Extending
Ordinance #07- 0811 -14," would simply extend the current moratorium as it is written. The difference of
the second version titled "Extending and Modifying Ordinance 407- 0811 -14," can be seen on Page 5,
under the bullets, which read:
• Production and processing of marijuana at a parcel or parcels designated AP -20 Prime
Agricultural Land, (agricultural lands of long -term significance), or AL -20 agricultural lands of
local importance;
• Production and processing of marijuana at a parcel or parcels designated Forest Resource Lands,
including CF -80 Commercial Forest; RF -40 Commercial Forest; or IF In- holding Forest;
• Production and processing of marijuana at any parcel of land greater than five (5) acres, in size
and designated as Rural Residential 1:10 or Rural Residential 1:20;
• Production and processing of marijuana at a parcel or parcels designated Rural Industrial,
including RI- Resource Industrial; LI /C — Light Industrial/Commercial (Glen Cove), Light
Industrial — (Glen Cove); LI /M— Light Industrial /Manufacturing; HI -Heavy Industrial.
The third bullet regarding the production and processing of marijuana at any parcel of land greater than
five acres had been added to the "extending and modifying" version.
Commissioner Kler asked how many vested applications did DCD receive before the moratorium was
enacted, and what is the potential of vested applications if we do not continue the moratorium? Director
Smith replied that at the time of the moratorium, there were three or four applications that submitted
complete building applications and vested in residential zones. County Administrator Philip Morley
asked how many residential applications would vest if the moratorium were lifted? Director Smith
stated that there are around 15 in all residential zones and 12 applications in Rural Residential 1:5
zones.
Director Smith stated DCD is concerned over the predominance of applications requested in residential
zones. The current moratorium prohibits producing and processing in commercial zones, but not retail.
County Administrator Morley asked how many rural commercial applications were vested before the
moratorium, and how many of those are held up? Director Smith replied stating none of them were
vested. Since the moratorium was enacted, applicants have moved away from those zones.
Commissioner Johnson stated he has concerns about the Unified Development Code. To fit in the
parameters of Cottage Industry, a business can be in a dwelling or in an accessory dwelling, but is of a
scale larger than a home occupation or home business. A cottage industry is a limited small scale
commercial or industrial activity including fabrication and limited retail sales. On residential parcels,
the business has to be subordinate to the primary residential use. He asked Director Smith how do you
determine what is subordinate to? What would your definition of subordinate to a primary dwelling be?
Director Smith replied that it is not a precisely defined term. When referring to the Comprehensive Plan
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and looking at the purpose, the use has to be primarily residential. He added that it is not anti -
commercial, commercial is allowed. Purpose of the zone is to be primarily residential. The way we
would make it precise is to follow the Cottage Industry standard. It is a wonderful tool. If your business
fits into the Cottage Industry standard, it would be considered subordinate to residential. He added that
Cottage Industry allows a greater use than a home business. Home businesses will not work for
marijuana businesses as it has to be housed in a separate building. The separate structure up to 5,000
square feet cannot have more than five offsite employees according to Cottage Industry code.
Commissioner Sullivan stated that agriculture is a favored activity in rural lands, including rural
residential lands. His main concern is that due to Cottage Industry parameters, a greater size business
than originally thought could be in those zones. Director Smith explained that is why DCD is
concerned. In the conceptual regulations that DCD presented, if the Board decides to include
agricultural lands, DCD suggests a cap on the size of other structures. The cleanest way to do that is to
keep the Cottage Industry, but state that any other accessory structure for any agricultural activity would
not be more than `X' square feet. To put a Iimit and prevent an out of scale building on a small building.
What that `X' is, still needs to be determined. Commissioner Sullivan asked if this would affect all
agriculture in Rural Residential 1:5 zones? Director Smith replied that if the County wants regulations
to apply to all agriculture, then yes.
Commissioner Kler stated that there is a fear factor around the marijuana industry. The fear is tangible
to the people who are feeling the fear, but intangible in regards to how to do good law in zoning. She
added that there are similarities between some of the local cideries. Under Liquor Control Board (LCB)
regulations, it is considered a controlled substance and cannot be sold to people under the age of 21.
Due to tasting events, cideries experience a higher traffic volume. She has not heard the same outcry
over local cideries, breweries or upscale wine bars. How is marijuana different?
Commissioner Sullivan stated that when the County reviewed the adult business statute, they dealt with
similar issues. There were concerns at that time about having an adult business with a bar, bringing
increased crime to the area and the potential for youth being exposed to it. Commissioner Kler added
that the state prohibits marijuana consumption at marijuana businesses.
Commissioner Sullivan stated the existing County Code has been in place for over a decade. People
have an expectation that the County does not change the rules during the middle of the game without a
good reason. There is concern over approaching this situation fairly.
Commissioner Kler stated that there are a lot of confused people. Marijuana growers are under the
assumption that they can grow. Neighbors are under the assumption that this type of thing couldn't
happen.
Commissioner Sullivan stated that time is a big factor in this. If too much time is taken, it will affect
people. A delay, for those who played by the rules, will affect their growing season.
Commissioner Johnson explained that things move forward and change. It used to be that you could not
drink alcohol standing up or on a Sunday. That is not the case anymore.
Commissioner Sullivan noted that current land use regulations do not deal with everything, specifically
marijuana. Impacts need to be addressed. There is a big difference between four employees and 40
employees. There is also a difference between a 10 -20 square foot building versus a 40,000 square foot
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building. Fences along the property line are concerning to neighbors. He stated that if we are going to
change these rules, we have to think of all the consequences.
Commissioner Kler stated holding an evening public hearing would allow for more members of the
public to attend.
Commissioner Kler moved to approve a hearing notice for a public hearing to consider two alternatives
for extending Ordinance No. 07- 0811 -14 which enacted a moratorium on accepting or processing of
permits for recreational marijuana in certain zones. One alternative extends the moratorium unaltered
for four months. The second alternative would extend the moratorium for four months AND would
amend the moratorium to authorize recreational marijuana applications upon certain rural residential
parcels. The public hearing will be held on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cotton
Building, 607 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 10:49 a.m. and reconvened at 1:34 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items:
• Quilcene Complete Streets Project: Public Works Director /Engineer Monte Reinders,
Engineering Services Manager Jon Watson and Engineer Eric Kuzma were present. Discussed
survey work to map as -is Right of Way conditions to support subsequent community dialogue
and Charettes. Public Works will communicate with Ms. Herzog and Mr. Brotherton, project
email list and newspapers to describe project sequence.
The meeting was recessed at 3:17 p.m. and reconvened at 3:25 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
Miscellaneous Items continued:
• Chimacum Safe Routes to School: Public Works Director/Engineer Monte Reinders,
Engineering Services Manager Jon Watson and Engineer Eric Kuzma. West Valley Road/SR 19
intersection discussion. Rick Tolefson Trail construction in 2016. Trail project is facing Right of
Way and Army Corps permitting /mitigation issues.
• Marijuana Moratorium Hearing: Clarified it will take place January 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Cotton Building; 607 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA.
• Update on Sheriff and Prosecutor budget and staffing discussions.
• Hargrove fund case management contracts for courts status update. Sometime in the future
Commissioner Kler will be looking at county guidelines for Hargrove Committee makeup.
• County Health Improvement Plan meeting attended by Commissioner Johnson and
Commissioner Kler. Next step is forming four working groups (Kate Burke and Health
Department Director Jean Baldwin are coordinating on this): 1) Access to Mental Health and
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Substance Abuse Care; 2) Nutrition, Exercise and Chronic Disease Prevention (Commissioner
Johnson signed up); 3) Access to Care (Commissioner Kler signed up); and 4) Immunizations
(Chairman Sullivan is tentative).
• Public Health Director.
• Risk Management Committee members.
• County Administrator Morley and Chairman Sullivan will schedule a JeffCOM briefing.
• Clallam Fire District 41 annexation. County Administrator Morley to follow up with the Auditor.
• History of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussion of Navy growler jets and
testing.
• Thurston County pesticide ban of neonicotinoid to protect bees. Commissioner Kler will run
issue by WSU Extension for feedback.
2015 Legislative Session
• Status of the Legislative Steering Committee (LSC).
• Fiscal sustainability items: Marijuana tax sharing and utility tax.
Calendar Coordination:
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Substance Abuse Advisory Board (SAAB) meeting on
January 13, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) meeting on
January 13, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Parks and Recreation District 3 subcommittee meeting on
January 14, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA)
meeting and a Heritage Caucus on January 14, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Ecosystem Recovery Network (ERN) Puget Sound
Partnership (PSP) meeting on January 15, 2015.
Commissioner Johnson will be attending a Fort Worden Advisory Committee meeting on
January 15, 2015.
• All three Commissioners will be attending a Jefferson County Health Board meeting on
January 15, 2015.
• County Administrator Morley will be assisting the City of Port Townsend by participating in an
Interview Panel for a Development Services Director on January 15, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Housing Life Network meeting on January 15, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Chimacum Safety meeting on January 16, 2015 in
coordination with Jefferson County Public Health.
• Congressman Derek Kilmer will be attending a Town Hall meeting on January 16, 2015 at
5:30 p.m. at the Fort Worden Commons.
• Commissioner Kler v611 be meeting with Congressman Derek Kilmer on January 16, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Kler will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating
Council (HCCC) meeting on January 21, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) meeting on
January 22, 2015.
• Commissioner Sullivan and County Administrator Morley will be attending a JeffCOM
Administrative Board meeting on January 22, 2015.
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• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Collective Impact meeting on January 22, 2015.
• There will be a Peninsula Development District (PDD) and Resource Conservation and
Development (RC &D) meeting on January 22, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a meeting at the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe on
February 20, 2015
• Commissioner Kler will be out of the office February 20 -21, 2015. She will be back in the office
on February 22, 2015.
• County Administrator Morley will be attending an Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
Retro Pool training on February 26 and 27, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be out of the office March 30, 2015 to April 5, 2015.
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting
at 3:48 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Kler
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
SEAL:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
David Sullivan, Chair
ATTEST: Phil Johnson, Member
Carolyn Avery Kathleen Kler, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren
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Week of January 20, 2015
Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the
presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner Kathleen Kler.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• Five citizens voiced their opinion on the marijuana moratorium in this County;
• A citizen stated: 1) He is thankful that the Department of Community Development (DCD) is issuing
permits more rapidly. He gave staffing suggestions for Environmental Health; 2) Producers are growing
marijuana 10 times more than there is market for; and 3) There have been reports of wolves seen in the
Olympic Peninsula;
• Washington State University (WSU) Extension staff stated: 1) Broadband has reached the West End; 2)
Twin Vista Ranch has been donated to WSU. They are working on setting up the first organic seed bank
in the country there; and 3) WSU will brief the Board with 2014 highlights at a later date; and
• A citizen commented that Broadband is beneficial, but if it breaks in one place, the whole system goes
down.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENTAGENDA: Commissioner
Johnson moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Kler
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. CALL FOR BIDS re: Publication of County Legal Notices; Bids Accepted Until 9:30 a.m. and
Opened and Read Publicly at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015 in the Commissioners'
Chambers; Jefferson County Courthouse
2. CALL FOR BIDS re: Safe Route to School (SRTS) SRI & West Valley Road Project; Bids
Accepted Until 9:30 a.m. and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17,
2015 in the Commissioners' Chambers; Jefferson County Courthouse
3. AGREEMENT NO. 12- 13850, Amendment No. 1 re: 2012 Dosewallips and Duckabush
Acquisitions; In the Amount of $345,275; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office
4. AGREEMENT re: 2015 School Based Health Clinics; In the Amount of $59,736; Jefferson
County Public Health; Jefferson Mental Health Services
5. AGREEMENT re: 2015 Expanded Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Treatment; In the
Amount of $88,685; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Mental Health Services
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6. AGREEMENT re: 2015 Supply of Liquid Asphalt Product for Bituminous Surface Treatment
Program; In the Amount of $263,717; Jefferson County Public Works; Albina Asphalt
7. Letter of Support re: Reauthorizing Secure Rural Schools and Self - Determination Act (SRS);
Jefferson County Public Works; Senator Maria Cantwell; Senator Patty Murray; and
Representative Derek Kilmer
8. Advisory Board Reappointment re: Peninsula Housing Authority Advisory Board; Five (5) Year
Term to Expire January 24, 2020; Pat Teal
9. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated December 25, 2014 Totaling
$605,879.36 and Dated December 27, 2014 Totaling $2,437.44
10. Payment of Jefferson County A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated December 24, 2014
Totaling $127,804.20
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided
updates on the following items:
Commissioner Johnson
- Plans on visiting marijuana operations soon.
- Attended an Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) meeting and a Heritage Caucus in
Olympia last week.
Commissioner Kler
- Attended a North Hood Canal Chamber meeting last week.
Met with Public Health department staff re: Chimacum Corridor safety.
Attended a Substance Abuse Advisory Board meeting last week.
Attended a Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) webinar.
Met with State Representative Derek Kilmer to discuss funding and other issues.
Comprehensive Plan Update: Department of Community Development (DCD) Director
Carl Smith stated that DCD has enacted a new process that they believe will enable staff to issue permits
within one day to a week. This is key for the public. If an individual's application is complete, it works.
Commissioner Johnson asked how DCD is handling the permits that are behind? Director Smith replied
that the department is juggling schedules to try and accommodate past permits.
Director Smith stated that they are under time constraints to get the population numbers agreed to and
adopted. The City of Port Townsend and the County have slightly different schedules so that is
something they are working on. DCD plans on taking one year to work on this and submitting to the
Board of County Commissioners for review by December 2016. The City of Port Townsend will have
theirs ready by that time as well. He added that he will be working with County Administrator Philip
Morley and the City's counterparts to organize the first meeting of the steering committee.
County Administrator Morley stated that the Office of Fiscal Management (OFM) calculates growth
projections. They do a high, medium and low projection. He added that the practice in the past has been
to use the medium projection. Actual growth has been below medium. Director Smith stated DCD is
using the medium calculation, following past practice.
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Commissioner Sullivan stated that when the Urban Growth Area (UGA) was created, Chimacum had
been separated out. He explained the importance of looking into the Chimacum crossroads, HJ Carroll
Park, Tri -Area Community Center, Chimacum Grange, Chimacum School, Post Office and Fire
Department when planning. He added that our County's main city is on the other end of the Peninsula
and he is interested in how this will work out.
Commissioner Kler stated there seems to be more citizen involvement in understanding the impacts of
the Growth Management Act (GMA). The Commissioners also discussed their desire for public sewer
systems.
COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items:
• Marijuana Moratorium Hearing will be held on January 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cotton
Building. There may be a possible move to the Pope Marine Building, depending on the Port
Townsend Library's adjournment time.
• Update on Sheriff and Prosecutor budget and staffing discussions.
• JeffCOM and Records Management System (RMS).
• Assessor and procedure to certify budgets for setting levies.
• Courthouse Roof project.
• Environmental Health Specialist Tami Pokorny on the Quilcene Floodplain projects and state
legislature capital budget.
• County Administrator reported on the meeting with the Jefferson Land Trust (JLT) regarding the
Chimacum Ridge project using Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) and
Community Forest Trust
• Commissioner Johnson will be Co -Chair of the Ecosystem Recovery Network (ERN).
• Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) looking for a representative from District 3.
Calendar Coordination:
• There will be a Budget Committee meeting on January 21, 2015.
• Chairman Sullivan will be participating in a telephone conference call with the Legislative
Steering Committee (LSC) on January 21, 2015.
• Chairman Sullivan and County Administrator Morley will be attending a Records Management
System (RMS) meeting on January 21, 2015.
Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Kler will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating
Council (HCCC) meeting on January 21, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) meeting on
January 22, 2015.
• Commissioner Sullivan and County Administrator Morley will be attending a JeffCOM
Administrative Board meeting on January 22, 2015.
• Public Works staff will be attending a Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization
meeting on January 22, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Collective Impact meeting on January 22, 2015.
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• There will be a Peninsula Development District (PDD) and Resource Conservation and
Development (RC &D) meeting on January 22, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending a National Marine Sanctuary Quarterly meeting on
January 23, 2015.
• There will be a Quarter Elected Officials and Directors meeting on January 26, 2015.
• There will be a Finance Committee meeting on January 27, 2015.
• County Administrator Morley will be attending an Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
Retro Pool training on January 29 and 30, 2015.
2015 Legislative Session
• Webinar last week.
• Transportation & Snohomish County proposal to create Local Personal Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities (PWTF).
• Regulation of medical marijuana.
• Bill to allow Boards of County Commissioners to take action away from public seat.
Future Agenda Items:
• Car mileage.
• Cell Phones.
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Chairman Sullivan adjourned the meeting at
10:48 a.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
SEAL:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
David Sullivan, Chair
ATTEST: Phil Johnson, Member
Carolyn Avery Kathleen Kler, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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Week of January 26, 2015
Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the
presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner Kathleen Kler.
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: 1) Thanked the Commissioners for supporting Conservation Futures; and 2) Suggested the
County invite the Emergency Management (EM) Director from Snohomish County to speak to our
County's EM staff;
• Four citizens voiced their concern over the implementation of I -502 and the marijuana moratorium in
our County;
• A citizen informed the Board of a Senate Bill that could affect the outcome of the proposed Pit -to -Pier
project;
• A citizen stated this week there will be a nationwide homeless persons count and he asked that citizens
who can assist with the count in rural areas contact OlyCAP at (360) 385 -2571;
• A citizen stated that world economies are starting to collapse and currencies are devaluing as a result of
the Reagan Revolution; and
• A citizen stated: 1) The location of the marijuana moratorium hearing has bad acoustics; 2) He is
concerned about the Comprehensive Plan process re: Marijuana moratorium; and 3) He has concerns re:
verbiage of the moratorium.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Johnson moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Kler
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. AGREEMENT re: 2015 Expanded Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Treatment Services;
In the Amount of $27,570; Jefferson County Public Health; Jumping Mouse Children's Center
2. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Nurse Family Partnership; In the Amount of $87,500;
Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District
3. AGREEMENT re: Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor; In the Amount of $37,877.73; Jefferson
County Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District
4. AGREEMENT re: Recycle Facility Improvement Project; In the Amount of $5,665.56; Jefferson
County Public Works; Grant Steel Buildings & Concrete Systems, Inc.
5. AGREEMENT re: Quilcene County Park Camp Host; No Dollar Amount, Compensation for RV
Utility Expenses; Jefferson County Public Works; Scott Jackson
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6. Advisory Board Appointment re: Peninsula Regional Support Network (PRSN) Advisory Board;
Three (3) Year Term to Expire January 26, 2018; Christina Brinch
7. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated December 26, 2014 Totaling
$560,728.86
8. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated January 20, 2015 Totaling $71,969.74
and Dated January 20, 2015 Totaling $15,117.44
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION. The Commissioners each provided
updates on the following items:
Chairman Sullivan
- Attended a Resource Conservation and Development (RC &D) and Peninsula Development District
(PDD) meeting last week.
- Will be attending a Finance Committee meeting and a Jefferson County Shelter -to- Housing meeting
this week.
- Will be participating via telephone in a Coastal Caucus this week.
Commissioner Johnson
- Attended a Strait Ecosystem Recovery Network Local
Integrating Organization (Strait ERN LIO) meeting last week.
- Will be attending an Oil Spill Response meeting this week.
Commissioner Kler
- Attended a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting and a Legislative Steering Committee
(LSC) meeting last week and updated the Board on House Bills.
- Attended a Community Response meeting last week.
- There will be free training April 20 -22, 2015 for nurses re: sexual assault patients.
The meeting was recessed at 9:56 a.m. and reconvened at 10:02 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
Bid Opening re: Jefferson County Courthouse Window Rehabilitation Project: Public
Works Architectural Projects Planner Gordon Ramstrom stated the project is estimated to be $88,157.
He opened and read the following bids:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Wooten Historic Revival (Streeter, Illinois) $35,000 (Tax inclusive)
Olympic Peninsula Construction (Poulsbo) $118,624
G. Little Construction (Port Townsend) $98,409.56 (Tax inclusive)
Staff will review the bids and submit a recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
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The meeting was recessed at 10:07 a.m. and reconvened at 10:15 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
DISCUSSION re: 2015 Conservations Futures Funding Cycle Resolution:
Environmental Health Specialist Tami Pokomy stated that there is $205,000 available this year for
Conservation Futures funding cycle. Subtracted from that amount is committed projects, staff and other
related expenses. $30,750 may be awarded for O & M projects. The tentative deadline for accepting
project applications is March 2, 2015.
Ms. Pokorny reviewed the program materials in the Agenda Packet which includes the Conservation
Futures manual, application and score sheet.
Commissioner Kler stated she is confused about the Parks and Recreation aspect of Conservation
Futures and asked Ms. Pokorny to elaborate. Ms. Pokomy stated that open spaces such as riding
facilities and parks are not eligible. Park Districts may be involved for trails and buffers, but facilities
are not included.
Commissioner Kler explained that some individuals in District 3 stated they have been pressured to turn
their lands over to public lands. She asked how are property owners approached? Ms. Pokorny replied
that for properties located in floodplains or estuaries, they may be approached and informed of flood risk
and public safety issues. She noted that typically, that is a separate program and welcomed speaking to
the Board about that issue in detail at a later date.
Commissioner Sullivan stated that with the assistance of Conservation Futures, some farms, such as the
Bolton Farm, have been preserved. Due to Conservation Futures' efforts, the County experienced
growth in that part of the economy. They were able to grow jobs instead of losing jobs.
Commissioner Kler moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 06 -15 Establishing a Conservation Futures
Program Application Period, Setting an Estimated Amount of Conservation Futures Funds Available
and Approving Program Materials for Use in the 2015 Conservation Futures Funding Cycle.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 10:33 a.m. and reconvened at 12:00 p.m. for the Quarterly
Elected Officials/Department Directors lunch meeting with all three Commissioners present. The
meeting was recessed at 1:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. All three Commissioners were present
for the afternoon session.
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COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items:
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• Discussion: Marijuana Moratorium Hearing scheduled for January 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Cotton Building, 607 Water Street, Port Townsend.
• Cottage industry versus agricultural exemption. Jefferson County Code 18.20.030(2)(vii)(a)
and (g).
• Noise Ordinance Hearing will be on February 17, 2015.
• Animal Responsibility Code status.
• Joint Growth Management Steering Committee: Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA).
• Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) legislative effort for unincorporated utility
tax legislation.
• Prop 1 Interlocal Agreement status.
• Commissioner Johnson's draft letter to Navy regarding electronic warfare and cumulative
impacts; Noise from increase in Growler flights; Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on
overseas training. Commissioner Johnson will bring back draft letter on February 2, 2015.
Calendar Coordination:
• There will be a sustainable food group meeting on January 26, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Ecosystem Recovery Network (ERN) meeting on
January 27, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Developmental Disabilities Board meeting on
January 27, 2015.
• There will be a Finance Committee meeting on January 27, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Kler will be attending an Oil Response meeting on
January 28, 2015.
Commissioner Kler will be attending a Jefferson -Port Townsend Response Emergency Planning
(JPREP) meeting on January 30, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) webinar on
January 30, 2015.
• County Administrator Morley will be attending an Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
Retro Pool training on January 29 and 30, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Kler will be attending a Marine Resources
Committee (MRC) meeting February 3, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) meeting
February 4, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) meeting in
Olympia February 4 -5, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending a Heritage Caucus on February 11, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA)
meeting on February 11, 2015.
• Commissioner Sullivan will be attending an OlyCAP retreat on February 12, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending the Ecosystem Coordinating Board (ECB) on
February 19, 2015.
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• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe meeting on
February 20, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be out of the office February 20 and 21, 2015. She will be back in the
office on February 22, 2015.
• There will be a JeffCOM meeting on February 26, 2015.
• County Administrator Morley will be attending an AWC Retro Pool training on February 26 and
27, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be out of the office March 30 through April 5, 2015.
Future Agenda Items:
• Car mileage.
• Cell Phones.
• Courthouse Security Audit.
• Procurement Ordinance; to be determined.
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting
at 3:48 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Kler
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
David Sullivan, Chair
Phil Johnson, Member
Carolyn Avery Kathleen Kler, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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