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Home My WebLink AboutM092115District 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 September 21, 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: • Three (3) citizens gave suggestions for increasing traffic safety in Quilcene; • A citizen stated: 1) Farmers were honored at the recent Quilcene Fair and Parade; and 2) The Oyster Run will be held the weekend of September 25, 2015; • A citizen stated that the Port Townsend Film Festival will be held the weekend of September 25, 2015. A film will be shown free of charge for attendees; and • A citizen commented on his dislike for Republicans and spoke about the national debt. 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. REAFFIRM RESOLUTION NO. 32-15 re: Jefferson County High Winds Incident Declaration of Emergency 2. AGREEMENT re: Preparation of Supporting Documents for the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Update; In the Amount of $99,945; Jefferson County Department of Community Development; Environmental Science Associates (ESA) 3. AGREEMENT NO. C17112, Amendment No. 4 re: 2015-2017 Consolidated Contract; An Additional Amount of $168,191 for a Total of $709,002; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 4. AGREEMENT re: Accessible Community Development Projects; In the Amount of $24,165.53; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Employment Security Department 5. AGREEMENT re: Construction and Repair of Hadlock Shop Stairs; In the Amount of $30,476.65; Jefferson County Central Services; Rubio and Company 6. AGREEMENT NO. G1400101, Amendment No. 4 re: Coordinated Prevention Grant (CPG); An Additional Amount of $64,977.50 for a Total of $305,784.16; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Department of Ecology 7. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated September 14, 2015 Totaling $1,593,033.03 Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2015 4 U2 Her t 8. Payment of Jefferson County A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated September 5, 2.015 Totaling $132,476.91 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on their meeting schedules. The meeting was recessed at 9:38 a.m. and reconvened at 9:53 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. COUNTYADMINISTR,4TOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board: Calendar Coordination: • There will be a Students for Safe Schools meeting on September 21, 2015. • Commissioner Johnson will be attending the State Audit in lieu of Chairman Sullivan on September 24, 2015. • Chairman Sullivan will be attending a North Olympic Development Council (NODC) meeting on September 24, 2015. • There will be candidate forums in Quilcene on September 24, 2015. • County Administrator Morley will be attending a Jefferson -Port Townsend Response Emergency Planning (JPREP) meeting on September 25, 2015. • Commissioner Johnson will be attending a Marine Coastal Sanctuary meeting on September 24, 2015. • The County Administrator Briefing session scheduled during the Board of County Commissioners' (BOCC) September 28, 2015 meeting will be cancelled. • Commissioner Johnson will be out of the office from September 28 through October 11, 2015. He will be back in the office October 12, 2015. • County Administrator Morley will be attending an International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Conference September 28-30, 2015. • Chairman Sullivan and Commissioner Kler will be attending a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Chimacum Safe Routes to School on October 1, 2015. • Commissioner Kler is tentatively unavailable to be present at the BOCC meeting on October 5, 2015. • Chairman Sullivan will be attending an OlyCAP meeting on October 6, 2015. • Commissioner Kler will be attending a Marine Science Center breakfast on October 14, 2015. • The tentative dates for the upcoming Joint Growth Management Steering Committee (JGMSC) meeting are October 14 and 16, 2015. • Commissioner Kler will be attending the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Conference in Skamania November 17-19, 2015. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2015 The meeting was recessed at 10:29 a.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. BRIEFING re: Animal Responsibility Ordinance; Written Comments from Public Hearing: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the written comments received during the public hearing on the proposed Animal Responsibility ordinance. He noted that Commissioner Kler was not in office at the start of this process in 2014, but that she has received all the information and audio on the topic. Chairman Sullivan noted the title of the proposed ordinance is "Animal Responsibility," and asked if it should be named the "Animal Owner Responsibility" ordinance instead? Commissioner Kler stated that she preferred the title to be "Animal Control." Chairman Sullivan agreed with her suggestion. The Commissioners reviewed a matrix prepared by County Administrator Morley to address- the written comments received; staff input on those comments; and possible edits to the ordinance as a result. The meeting was recessed at 3:11 p.m. and reconvened at 3:23 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. BRIEFING re: Animal Responsibility Ordinance; Written Comments from Public Hearing — (Continued): County Administrator Philip Morley continued reviewing written comments received during the public hearing on the proposed Animal Responsibility ordinance. Further review of the comments will continue at a later date. DISCUSSION re: Affordable Housing Action Group: County Administrator Philip Morley presented an email regarding the Affordable Housing Action Group (AHAG). Chairman Sullivan is a member of the Shelter -to -Housing group and stated that AHAG is working on an idea to build "Tiny Houses" by the Tri -Area Community Center. He spoke with a representative of that group and explained that while a place such as the park near the Tri -Area Community Center appeared vacant, there may be future plans for that area. He urged them to look into private property for the type of community they are looking to build. - Commissioner Johnson believes that building houses which are 142 square feet in size may create a slum -type of situation due to lack of storage. Commissioner Kler stated that she has not seen other villages like the one proposed and would like to know if other villages like this have experienced a deterioration of community. County Administrator Morley will be speaking with staff at Public Works and the Department of Community Development (DCD) to address the issue and concerns they may have in converting the park near the Tri -Area Community Center, into a housing development. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2015 Yyn�SU NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kler moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. SEAT~✓: ATTEST: /*'e Carolyn very Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Phil k04&�* Kathleen Kler, Member Page 4