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Home My WebLink AboutM072015District 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 July 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: • A citizen suggested edits to the proposed agreement between Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Fair Association; • Two citizens voiced their concerns regarding the recent logging in Port Ludlow; • Two citizens voiced their concerns regarding the fire danger in Jefferson County; and • A citizen stated that the marijuana industry still faces major tax challenges. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kler move to delete Item No. 3 regarding an agreement with the Jefferson County Association and approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Johnson moved to amend the motion to also delete Item No. 4 regarding an agreement with Northwest Weed Management. Commissioner Kler agreed to the amended motion. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The remaining Consent Agenda Items were approved as presented: 1. AGREEMENT re: Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions; In the Amount of $83,824; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Land Trust 2. AGREEMENT re: Lower Big Quilcene Riparian Protection; In the Amount of $192,600; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Land Trust 3. (DELETED) AGREEMENT re: 2015 Community Services Grant Funding; In the Amount of $4,650; Jefferson County Fair Association 4. (DELETED) AGREEMENT re: Roadside Weed Control Services; In the Amount of $2,499; Washington State University (W SU) Jefferson County Extension; Northwest Weed Management 5. AGREEMENT and SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT re: Collective Bargaining Agreement and Trust Participation for Jefferson County Central Services; Teamsters Local #589 and Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust 6. AGREEMENT, Subrecipient re: 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Grant; In the Amount of $100,808; Jefferson County Administrator; Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2015 XW, DISCUSSION re: AGREEMENT re: Consent Agenda Item No. 3; Jefferson County Fair Association (ConsentAgenda Item No. 3): Commissioner Kler stated that she has concerns regarding the proposed agreement between Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Fair Association. She referenced comments made during the public comment period urging the verbiage regarding the non - discrimination clause be simplified. The same commentator also suggested that instead of a one- time lump sum, the County should give payments in installments. Acting County Administrator Frank Gifford suggested that verbiage changes could be done to the non - discrimination clause to make it less - specific. He added that it is common practice to back -date contracts and the agreement with the Fair Association is ongoing, and we have been behind schedule. Since County Administrator Philip Morley has been working a great deal with the Fair Association, the Board agreed to table conversation on this matter until he returns. DISCUSSION re: AGREEMENT Re: Northwest Weed Management (Consent Agenda Item No. 4): Commissioner Johnson stated that he would like changes made to this agreement. Under "Exhibit A" of the agreement and under sections 1 and 4, he would like the word "spray" to be replaced with "inoculated." Commissioner Kler explained her concern over the use of chemicals against noxious weeds but noted that a small amount of use can prevent larger discriminate use by the general public. There is no control over how much the public can use when the weeds make their way onto private property. She added that she would like to see more physical labor to eliminate weeds, but until then, there not many options out there to handle the noxious weed situation. Commissioner Johnson noted that the agreement does not specify how much chemicals will be used. Commissioner Kler moved to approve the Agreement. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Later in the meeting, this vote was reversed. (See later in minutes) APPROVAL of MINUTES: Commissioner Kler moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 16 and 23, 2015 and April 6, 2015 as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION. • The Commissioners reported on their meeting schedules. The meeting was recessed at 9:53 a.m. and reconvened at 10:02 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2015 MCI- HEARING re: Second Quarter 2015 Budget Appropriations/Extensions for Various County Departments: Budget Consultant Anne Sears gave a summary of the requests for the Second Quarter 2015 Budget Appropriations /Extensions. A request for the Community Services Fund was made in the amount of $6,250. Ms. Sears noted this was due to receiving an invoice from 4`h Quarter of 2014. A request for the Non - Departmental Fund in the amount of $47,238 is due to an increase for public defense which was unknown at the time the original budget was formulated. Washington State University (WSU) Jefferson County Extension requested $6,600 for additional meeting /office space. The Hotel /Motel fund experienced excess funds due to 2014 year end revenues being over - budget. The following additional funds requested the following: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Jefferson County Historical Society $2,996 Promotional Activities $18,200 Quilcene Museum $4,520 Quilcene/Brinnon Dollars for Scholars $2,415 N. Hood Canal Chamber & Visitor Center $1,000 Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce $1,886 West End Chamber of Commerce $3,766 Gateway Visitor Center $3,500 Total: $38,283 Water Pollution Control $1,000 Reconveyance fees Quilcene Flood Control $15,000 Grant match for floodplain acquisition property Conservation Futures $143,573 2015 Advisory Board projects Chairman Sullivan opened the hearing for public testimony. George Yount, Port Townsend: He stated "Go for it, thank you." Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Sullivan closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 25-15 Adopting the 2nd Quarter 2015 Budget Appropriations/Extensions for Various County Departments. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. CONTINUED DISCUSSION re: AGREEMENT Re: Northwest Weed Management (Consent Agenda Item No. 4): Deputy Clerk of the Board Carolyn Avery informed the Board that Washington State University Extension (WSU) Noxious Weed Coordinator Joost Besijn decided to retract the contract (previously approved by the Board with edits), until he can review it further with WSU Director Laura Lewis. In light of the new information, Commissioner Johnson moved to reverse Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2015 '' �a the Board's previous decision to approve the agreement with edits. Commissioner Kier seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. • Commissioner Kier is meeting with Earl Murman in Brinnon regarding permitting concerns. • Commissioner Johnson will be attending the Coastal Caucus this week to talk about the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) net pen issue. He met with Brian Lynn of the Washington State Department of Ecology last week and was briefed on the future changes in the SMP process. The discussion focused on the rule making process. • There was discussion of the need to regulate candle lanterns. The County -wide burn ban language may contain reference to candle lanterns. • Commissioner Johnson will attend the Chimacum Ridge celebration at Finn River Farm on Wednesday with the other Commissioners. • A discussion on drought planning focused on outlining implementation steps for a drought management process. The County is not the primary manager of water services, but plays a strong role in education and jurisdictional cooperation in the water use strategies. NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kier moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:11 a.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ATTEST: I Carolyn �y Nr Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF MMISSIONERS David ulliS va Phi Johnson, Member *Gti 1&_e VL. 4 � Kathleen Kler, Member Page 4 A A m! o ,F G, ATTEST: I Carolyn �y Nr Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF MMISSIONERS David ulliS va Phi Johnson, Member *Gti 1&_e VL. 4 � Kathleen Kler, Member Page 4