HomeMy WebLinkAboutM101915District 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 October 19, 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 stated: 1) His neighbor's barking dog issue has temporarily ceased; and 2) He has safety
concerns regarding The Jefferson County Sportsmen's Club nearby and stated they are not abiding by
posted shooting hours;
• A citizen stated: 1) It took him almost a decade to get a nuisance noise ordinance passed; and 2) He
urged the County to get a Fireworks Ordinance passed before the end of the year; -
• A citizen stated: 1) He is impressed by the County Officials, Sheriff, Law Enforcement Officers,
County Prosecutor, Police Chief and Board of County Commissioners as he has never heard of them
taking bribes. They are known for their honesty; and 2) "Reaganomics" is working, in 1982 there were
only 13 billionaires in the United States, now there are 565;
• Two (2) citizens urged the Board to make the connection between the Larry Scott Trail and the Olympic
Discovery Trail a higher priority; and
• Two (2) citizens seconded the comment regarding approval of a Fireworks Ordinance.
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: Eligibility Examinations for Entry and Lateral Deputy Sheriff and Corrections
Officer; In the Amount of $1,500 Annually; Jefferson County Civil Service Commission; Public
Safety Testing
2. AGREEMENT re: Road Maintenance Services; In the Amount of $5,000; Jefferson County
Public Works; Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)
3. AGREEMENT re: Permanent Repair, Quinault S. Shore Road, M.P. 1.14 and M.P. 1.28, County
Project No. CRI 8481, Federal Aid Project No. ER -1002(010); In the Amount of $20,440;
Jefferson County Public Works; Johnston Land Surveying
4. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated October 12, 2015 Totaling
$647,493.12 and Dated October 13, 2015 Totaling $3,065.71
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COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on their
meeting schedules.
PROCLAMATION re: Support of the "Stepping Up Initiative to Reduce the Number of
People with Mental illness in Jails' : Commissioner Kler read aloud the proclamation. Commissioner
Johnson moved to approve the Proclamation. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion. Chairman
Sullivan asked if there was anyone who wanted to address the Board?
Sheriff David Stanko thanked the Board for approving the proclamation as it is near and dear to his
heart. He explained that at any given time, there are 48 individuals incarcerated in the Jefferson County
jail. On average, there is a 15 day stay in jail. He added that they need to find a way to reduce the
recidivism rate, and make that a priority.
Jefferson Mental Health Director Adam Marquis explained that there needs to be a philosophical
administrative change that needs to occur with their partners. He believes that discharge starts at intake,
and he is committed to mental health needs at the jail. Director Marquis is in the process of trying to
obtain a 7 -bed clinic to address local mentally ill individuals.
Undersheriff Joe Nole is on the Jefferson Mental Health Board and said he is encouraged by the changes
being made to address mental health. He stated that he has taken many people to jail with mental health
issues for minor offenses because it was the only place to take them. A new 7 -bed clinic would save the
County money and keep people out of jail that do not belong there.
Chairman Sullivan stated that for those working in the field of mental health, they need the resources,
training and system to back them up. He thanked Public Health Developmental Disabilities Coordinator
Anna McEnery for making this issue a priority.
Chairman Sullivan called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 9:49 a.m. and reconvened at 9:57 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming October 2015 as Disability Employment Month:
Commissioner Kler read aloud the proclamation. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the
Proclamation. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Kler and Chairman Sullivan presented certificates to local businesses who hire those with
disabilities. Chairman Sullivan thanked Carl Hanson for his work with Community Outreach
Association Shelter Team (COAST). Mr. Hanson stated that he appreciates the Board of County
Commissioners' (BOCC) acknowledgement. It draws attention to the different abilities within our
community and creates awareness which opens doors.
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PRESENTATION re: Association of Washington Cities Retro Safety Coordinator
Certificates: Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Workman's Compensation Program Manager
Brian Bishop stated that he is pleased to work with Jefferson County since January 2015. He added that
our County is one of the top performers in the pool when it comes to safety.
Mr. Bishop explained that the Retro Safety Academy is 4 days and focuses on safety, conservation,
hazards and accident prevention. The mission is "Every employee home safe every night."
Mr. Bishop presented a Safety Coordinator Designation award to County Administrator Philip Morley,
Central Services Director Frank Gifford, Clerk of the Board/Human Resources Manager Erin Lundgren,
Facilities Maintenance Foreman Custodian Jeff Monroe, Department of Community Development
(DCD) Lead Building Inspector Jim Coyne and DCD Office Coordinator Jodi Adams. He added that
with this designation, Jefferson County will receive a 15% savings on our Worker's Compensation fees,
which will be applied to the January 2016 billing which will be helpful since shares rose on average
about 10%. He explained that since Jefferson County has a good "experience factor" rating, the County
receives lower rates.
There are 120 members in the retro pool and Jefferson County has the second largest number of Safety
Academy graduates. Director Gifford added that there were many other County employees that took
portions of the Safety Academy training, but did not complete the entire 4 -day course.
The meeting was recessed at 10:21 a.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items:
Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) discussion. Jeff Selby with the Peninsula Trails Association (PTA)
and Hall Baetz briefed the Board on the importance of the connection between the ODT and the
Larry Scott Trail. Mr. Selby requested inclusion of ODT in Jefferson County's Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) as a multi-purpose trail (paved or gravel), rather than PTA creating a
single track trail for mountain bikers, hikers and horse riders, while directing touring bikes to Center
Valley Road and Highway 104. Mr. Baetz's position is that the County is legally required to do a
feasibility study.
• Briefing on updated matrix of Animal Responsibility Code written comments. Staff will bring a
revised draft ordinance to the Board for consideration at a later date, or give a recommendation to
schedule a follow-up public hearing on the issue, if required.
The meeting was recessed at 3:30 p.m. and reconvened at 3:46 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
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Miscellaneous Items, Continued:
• Washington State Association of Counties' (WSAC) request for two to three legislative items that
would benefit Jefferson County for WSAC Conference in November.
• BigFoot endorsement request for greenhouse gas reduction competition. Staff will invite Bob
Bindschadler to the next Board of County Commissioners' (BOCC) meeting.
Commissioner Johnson excused himself from the meeting at 3:57 p.m.
• Public Development Authority (PDA); Dave Robison is requesting an invitation to brief the BOCC.
• 2016 Jefferson County budget; Status update.
LETTER re: Blue Star Banner Program: Commissioner Kler moved to give permission
for the Blue Star Banner Program to use "Jefferson County" in the title and to be displayed along State
Route 19 and 20 and to send a letter to Steve Brunette in support of the Blue Ribbon Banner Program.
Chairman Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried.
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kler moved to adjourn the meeting at
4:33 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Chairman Sullivan
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
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ATTEST:
Carolyn ery
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OnOMMISSIONERS
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Kathleen Kler, Member
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