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Home My WebLink AboutM052615N ON p�L W 1� ,a1i I �\ IN District No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kier County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren MINUTES Week of May 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: • citizen commented on delays in the County's permit approval process; and • citizen commented on the potential use of harmful pesticides for weed control along roadsides. 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: Noxious Weed Control Coordinator Position; In the Amount of $28,000; Jefferson County Cooperative Extension, Washington State University; Joost Besijn 2. AGREEMENT re: Rural Arterial Program (RAP) Project for Construction Proposal for South Discovery Road Pavement Preservation M.P. 3.20 — M.P. 4.56; Authorized RATA Funds; In the Amount of $450,000; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) 3. AGREEMENT re: Rural Arterial Program (RAP) Project for the Dosewallips Road Emergency Repair M.P. 3.25; Authorized RATA funds; In the Amount of $93,600; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) 4. AGREEMENT re: Oak Bay Park Camp Host; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Public Works; Howard and Peggy Doi 5. Letter of Appreciation re: Support for the Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Self - Determination Act (SRS); Senator Maria Cantwell; Senator Patty Murray; and Representative Derek Kilmer 6. Advisory Board Reappointment re: Jefferson County Board of Health; Three (3) Year Term Expiring May 31, 2018; Jefferson Healthcare Representative, Jill Buhler 7. Advisory Board Appointments (2) re: Mental Health Substance Abuse Advisory Committee; 1; Law and Justice Representative, Anne Dean; and 2) Substance Abuse Representative, Alternate for Conner Daily, Michael Evans 8. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated May 18, 2015 Totaling $788,105.84 9. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated May 20, 2015 Totaling $74,151.69 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated May 20, 2015 Totaling $15,863.57 Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2015 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported the following: Chairman Sullivan Noted that the Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce are sharing office space. Attended an open house at the Brown Farm in Chimacum, where WSU- Jefferson County Extension will have office space. Commissioner Kler - Commented on the positive impacts of the new Jefferson Transit facility. - Will be attending an open house at the Brown Farm in Chimacum on June 4, 2015. - Noted there was an article in today's newspaper where the Chimacum School Principal talked about local food and farming as a career choice. - The Brinnon Shrimp Festival was well attended. - Many people attended the Quilcene Garden Club event as well as the Worthington Mansion Garage Sale. - The large parcel of property located next to Peninsula Grocery in Quilcene has sold. She is meeting with the buyer to discuss their plans for the property. - The Peninsula Regional Support Network (PRSN) meeting held in Sequim last Friday, highlighted the urgency and complexity of the state mandate to bring Chemical Dependency and Mental Health into one service provider pathway which is complicated by Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties receiving the funds through a block grant. The changes ahead are going to impact the Counties as well as the tribes. She is hearing concerns from citizens that the County is indiscriminately closing beaches to shellfish harvesting. It is a public information challenge to explain the seriousness of shellfish related diseases and shellfish poisoning. The meeting was recessed at 9:31 a.m. and reconvened at 9:59 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the County Administrator, Prosecuting Attorney, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Central Services Director, Clerk of the Board and Outside Legal Counsel 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 10:00 a.m. to 11:32 a.m. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the regular meeting. REAPPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL DEPUTYPROSECUTOR: Commissioner Johnson moved to request the Prosecuting Attorney's office staff to reappoint Jeff Myers as a Special Deputy Prosecutor representing Jefferson County in case #45756 -3 -II, Mike Belenski vs. Jefferson County, and Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2015 to work with the Central Services Department staff on redacting public records. Commissioner Kier seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 11:34 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. Calendar Coordination • Commissioner Kier will attend a Developmental Disability Advisory Board (DDAB) meeting on May 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. • Commissioner Sullivan and County Administrator Morley will attend a JeffCOM meeting on May 28, 2015. • Chairman Sullivan and County Administrator Morley will attend a North Olympic Development Council (NODC) meeting on May 28, 2015. • Commissioner Kler will attend a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) meeting on May 28, 2015. • County Administrator Morley and Central Services Director Gifford will attend a meeting regarding the Tri Area Food Bank on May 29, 2015. • Commissioner Kier and Commissioner Johnson will attend a Sound Choice meeting on May 29, 2015. • Commissioner Johnson will be out of the office on June 1, 2015. • Commissioner Johnson will attend a Sunshine Coffee dedication on June 8, 2015. • Commissioner Kier will attend a Tourism Coordinating Council meeting on June 9, 2015. • Commissioner Kier will attend a Substance Abuse Advisory Board meeting on June 9, 2015. • Commissioner Johnson will attend a Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) meeting on June 10, 2015. • Commissioner Kier will attend a Marvin Shields ceremony at the Gardiner Cemetery on June 10, 2015. • Commissioner Kier will attend an American Legion ceremony on June 10, 2015. • Commissioner Kier will attend a Hospice Foundation Breakfast on June 11, 2015. • Commissioner Kier and County Administrator Morley will attend the Indian Island Change of Command ceremony on June 11, 2015. • There will be a Transit Grand Opening ceremony on June 12, 2015. • There will be a `World's Largest" swim lesson on June 18, 2015. Chairman Sullivan will attend a Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) tour on June 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. • Commissioner Johnson will be out of the office June 21, 2015 through July 4, 2015. • County Administrator Morley will be out of the office July 2 -25, 2015. • Commissioner Johnson will be out of the office July 22 -26, 2015. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2015 Miscellaneous Items • No Shooting Area petitions for Ocean Grove — adequacy of voter pool and map and covenants. • County Administrator Morley speaking engagement. • Sheriff and Assessor staffing requests. • Peninsula Regional Support Network (PRSN), Behavioral Health Organization and the Accountable Communities of Health (ACH). • Court case upholding Department of Natural Resources lease to Navy. • Fielding citizen concerns through County Administrator and departments. Legislative Update: (not discussed) Future Agenda Items: (not discussed) NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kler moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. SEAL: 6 ATTEST: Erin Lundgren CMC j Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY Phil Johnson, Member Kathleen Kler, Member Page 4