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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM012483W'BOARD 11110Y I JEFFERSON'C0UNTV1,1C0MMIS'S,1F0NERS�! I District No. 1 Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. 3 Commissioner Clerk of the Board: Engineer: ------------------------------ W1 ------------------------------ A.M. O'Meara, Chairman B.G. Brown, Member John L. Pitts, Member Jerdine C. Bragg Milt Sanstrom Week of January 24, 1983 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. All members were present. Documentation of Prosecuting Attorney's Salary: As required by the State for payment ot haIT—the Prosecuting AttorH—ey's salary, Resolution No. 10-83, establishing the salary for 1983, was approved and signed on tH—emotion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commis- sioner Pitts. Unanimous. Job Training Partnership Act Consortium: Commissioner Pitts seconded Commissioner Brown's motion to ratify the action taken by the Board on January 21, 1983 in signing a letter to the Job Training Coordinating Council. Unanimous. This letter was also signed by Kitsap and Clallam County Commissioners, and requested designation of a consortium of the three counties as a Service Delivery Area for the purpose of qualifying for service provided by the Act. Proposal to Realign Ole Torkelson Road: Kathy Braun was present to hear Gary Rowe's assessment by the Public Works staff of the realignment requested by the Brauns. A written report stated the reasons Mr. Rowe feels the problems involved make the proposal impractical. Following discussion and clarification, the Board in- formed Mrs. Braun that the County will not realign the road, but suggested a fence be constructed in front of the house to keep chil- dren from going into the road and that the people operating trucks on the road be contacted regarding the problem of trucks traveling too fast on the road. Interviews With Applicants for Shoreline Commission Position: The Board met with John Illman and M.L. Degerness, both of whom are interested in filling a vacant position on the Shorelines Commission. Background and qualifications, as well as the purpose of the Commission, were discussed. Allocation of HUD Block Grant Funds: Mayor Brent Shirley and Peter Simpson met with the Board to present the City of Port Townsend's plan for use of these funds, as required by the inter- local agreement, for repair of the Marine Park Community Building. Mr. Simpson stated that the City's portion of these grant funds is 815,896.72, as of December 31, 1982, and that it would be appropriate for the Board to approve release of these funds. He further stated that this is an eligible activity under the terms of the grant. Com- missioner Brown moved to approve the plan and transfer of funds to the City of Port Townsend in the amount of the actual bid accepted for the project, not to exceed $15,896.72. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. A resolution reflecting this motion will be prepared. The Board recessed the meeting, reconvening on Tuesday, January 25, 1983 with all members present. VOL 'AG_ Minutes, Week of January 24, 1983 Page 2 Budget Transfers: Final transfers in the 1982 budgets for various departments were authorized by Resolution No. 11-83, approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner Pitts, seconde-d-B-y Commis- sioner Brown and unanimously passed. Transfer of Funds/Responsibility; Payment of Gasoline Bills: In order to consolidate disbursements tor gasoline, Uommissioner Pitts made a motion to approve and sign Resolution No. 12-83. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. The resolution instructs the Auditor to transfer a balance of $378.93 from the Courthouse Gas Revolving Fund to the Public Works Department Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund and phase out the bank account for the Gas Fund. It also empowers the Public Works Department to pay all outstanding and future petroleum bills from the ER&R Fund. Letter to Department of Emergency Services; Flood Damage Repair Fun s: er motion by Commissioner Pitts, seconaed by ommis- sioner brown, the entire Board signed this letter informing of addi- tional deterioration of the Hoh River Road and the urgent need for repairs and funds to make repairs. Liquor License Applications: Commissioner Pitts moved to approve app ications for licenses for the Coyle Country Store and Parents Without Partners. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Refund of Road Vacation Processing Deposit: A letter from Renae Gunstone-White-officially withdrew tier Petition to Vacate dated June 1, 1982 and requested a refund of the deposit made against pro- cessing costs. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the refund, and Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. Hearing; Shoreline Management Master Program Update: Thirty- one people signed the guest list tor t is ftearing opened y Ctlairman O'Meara at 7:30 p.m. (Prior to the hearing, the Board and the Planning Department had received numerous letters regarding this matter.) Chairman O'Meara noted that no action would be taken by the Board during this hearing, that the purpose of the hearing is to hear com- ment from the public. Planner Peter Friedman reviewed the proposed revisions to the Program. Chairman O'Meara invited comment from the floor. No one spoke in favor of any proposed revision. Statements of opposition by those at the hearing and by those who wrote letters dealt mainly with objections to the redesignation of specific parcels of property and with the imposition of a residential setback. The hearing was closed, and the Board indicated they will take action after assessing information received. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: 1983 Salary Schedules: The Board approved and signed the salary schedule or each department. Planning re: SEPA Threshold Determination; Bridgehaven Community Club: 1/24/83 The checklist or the proposai to install a number o private docks (SMSDP Application #24-82) was reviewed by Peter Friedman. Following discussion and the motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts, Chairman O'Meara signed the Proposed Declaration of Non - Significance. SMSD Permit #19-82; Coast Oyster Co.: Mr. Friedman pre- sented this application tor a phased expansion of the existing shellfish hatchery southeast of Quilcene, ex- plaining the plans. The only condition recommended was the requirement that provisions to control nuisance factors such as excessive noise and lighting be incor- porated. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion by Com- missioner Brown to approve the permit subject to the one recommended condition. Unanimous. 'gg � 20 $V_ CY.r Minutes, Page 3 Week of January 24, 1983 Permit Exemption; Department of Fisheries: This request is to conduct an experiment with a sled used underwater to collect razor clams without going through the permit process. The study will take a maximum of 50 hours and will be conducted in the Hood Canal. The Board could see no problem with the exemption, and Mr. Friedman will submit a letter of exemption for signature next week. SEPA Threshold Determination; Seattle Yacht Club: Nine individuals were present when David Goldsmithpresented his assessment of the application and project, based on information in the record and testimony submitted by the public. He also reviewed the three actions which the Board could take. There was discussion of the issues raised last week, and it was the consensus of the Board that the environmental checklist does not adequately address the problems. Therefore, Commissioner Brown made a motion to issue a Proposed Declaration of Signi- ficance and require an environmental impact statement. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. There was additional discussion and comment from the floor, mainly for clarification purposes. Construction on Protection Island: Peter Friedman re- ported that the Protection s an resident,whose inquiry regarding an addition to his existing house was discussed last week,submitted his plan. In fact, an existing porch is to be enclosed, and per the Building Inspector, no permit will be required due to the low cost estimate and type of construction. 1/25/83 Hiller Short Plat: A previous variance permitted the access to of 1 of this short plat to be reduced to 30 feet. However, Betty Hiller has not been able to obtain a 10 foot easement required to provide the 30 feet. Mrs. Hiller discussed the matter with the Board. Lot 1 was purchased several years ago by the current owners. There is a 10 foot driveway which has been used to access lot 1 for a number of years, but title to this access is unclear. Following lengthy discussion, the Board indi- cated that, if Mrs. Hiller can get a written statement from the neighbor involved assuring permanent access via the 10 foot driveway, they will approve a variance per- mitting the short plat with a 10 foot access to lot 1. Public Works re: Bid Call: The call for bids to be opened on February 15 1/24/83 Tora —used crawler -loader was approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Unanimous. Road Fund Investment for Queets River Bridge: At the request of Gary Rowe, and on the motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts and unanimously passed, the Chairman signed instructions to the Treasurer to establish a Queets Bridge Construction account, with the $200,000 allocated from the Road Fund invested and interest applied to the construction account. Sheriff re: Bid Call: Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign 1/24/83 t e�T1_for bids to be opened on February 8 for propane motor fuel for 1983. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. Treasurer re: Property Tax Refund; Pacific Northwest Bell: This peti- 1/25/83 tion was reviewed and a $1,41J.25 refund was approved °rcL 0208 Ik Minutes, Week of January 24, 1983 Page 4 by motion of Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Unanimous. Cash Count, Report of Disbursement/Receipts: The Board received the Treasurer's report or cash on hand and receipts and disbursements for October 1, 1982 through December 30, 1982. The cash was counted by the Board, and the certification of the report was signed following a motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous. APPROVED: A,. -ISI. `-0 Meara, charrman 0� town, em er John L. Pitts, em er ATTEST: dine C. ra g,' ot the Boar YX Ln 0