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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM020783BOAR .= t iFi" ; ,EFFEIk" COUtN ,�' ' .0O3MMI BSIz ERs District No. 1 Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. 3 Commissioner Clerk of the Board: Engineer: 10:00 a.m. A.M. O'Meara, Chairman B.G. Brown, Member John L. Pitts, Member Jerdine C. Bragg Milt Sanstrom Week of February 7, 1983 All members were present when the meeting came to order at Executive Session: The Board met with the County Clerk on personnel matters. Contract; Construction of Steel Building at Landfill: On the motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded y Commissioner Pitts, the contract with Poulsbo Aluminum Products Inc. for construction of the recycling building was approved and signed. Unanimous. VFW Hall Rental Agreement: As follow-up to verbal authori- zation, the Board approve an signed the agreement with Neil D'Acquisto for use of the hall on February 6, 1983 per motion by Com- missioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous. Proposed Olympic County: Chuck Myers questioned the Board regarding procedures tor establis ing this proposed county. The Board stated their understanding that each of the existing counties which will be affected will have a vote by county residents. Mr. Myers also stated his concern that there seems to be no cost/revenue information as it relates to forming this new county. The Board indicated that no further action can be taken until the legislature has actually intro- duced a bill. Bid Opening; Propane Fuel for 1983: At the appointed time, bids were opened and read into the minutes: Buckeye Gas Products, $47,080.00; Olympic Propane Inc., $48,750.00. Commissioner Pitts seconded Commissioner Brown's motion to award the contract to Buckeye Gas Products, providing computations on the bid are correct. Unanimous. On February 8, 1983, the Sheriff reported that the bid was correct, and Commissioner Brown moved for the Chairman to sign the contract with Buckeye Gas Products. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. Comments, Shoreline Commission Appointment: Lee Heinzinger complemented Ed Richey, who recent y resigned trom t e Shorelines Commission, and stated his hope that the Board will appoint a replace- ment who is as open minded and unbiased. He expanded on problems he feels exist on Marrowstone Island. Approval of Minutes: The motion by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign minutes tor the week of January 17, 1983, as cor- rected, and for the week of January 24, 1983 was seconded by Commis- sioner Pitts and unanimously passed. Approval/Signing of Bills: Each of the Commissioners reviewed and approved January HITsto be paid in February. Lease of County Property; Anthony Stroeder: The lease pro- posed by Mr. Stroeder was iscusse , as was sa e ot the property VOL 0370 Minutes, Week of February 7, 1983 Page 2 involved. The Board referred the matter to the Prosecuting Attorney for review. Low/Moderate Income Housing: Lloyd Repman, representing the Everett company which as made application to construct two housing complexes in Port Townsend, requested the Board's support of the pro- jects and asked them to write a letter to the Farm Home Administration stating the need for housing for the elderly with low/moderate income. There was lengthy discussion of the situation. Funds for Repair of Marine Park Building; City of Port Townsend: A portion ot the Community Deveiopment Block Grant tunds, up to 5,896.72, were authorized for release to the City of Port Townsend for repairing the Marine Park Building upon submission of a bid, with the approval and signing of Resolution No. 13-83 on the motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous. Advance Travel Account: The transfer of duties, responsi- bilities and administration ot e County Officials and Employees Advance Travel Fund from the Auditor to the Treasurer was accomplished by the approval and signing of Resolution No. 14-83. Commissioner Brown made the motion, Commissioner Pitts secon__ed_Unanimous. The meeting was recessed until Tuesday, February 8, 1983, at which time all members were again present. Appropriation of Funds to Pay for Civil Suit re: Lone Star Road: Resolution No. - was approved and signed following the motion by Commissioner Brown. Commissioner Pitts seconded, and the motion was unanimously passed. This resolution declares a non - debatable emergency, appropriates $248.31, and establishes a new line item within the Current Expense Non -Departmental Budget for payment of Mandate No. 4957 -1 -II, Jefferson County No. 9629. Vending Concessions for Blind in Public Buildings: The Board received a notice trom the Commission for t ein regarding RCW 74.17 which provides opportunities for blind persons to operate vending facilities in public buildings. The Board responded, asking for additional information. Computer for Juvenile Court Records: Representatives from JUVIS explained this computer network which as been installed in almost all Washington counties and provides information regarding juvenile offenders. The advantages of installing this system now, rather than implementing manual systems, then converting to the com- puter, were discussed. The State bears the cost of the equipment, monthly operation and maintenance. The County would be responsible for the one-time cost of installation of a dedicated service line to the computer. The possibility of sharing some equipment with the Superior Court, where a similar system is being negotiated, was discussed. However, since the computer would provide the main part of the Juvenile Court records system, and since the computer equipment would be located at the courthouse, if shared, away from the Juvenile Services Office, this was not considered to be a viable proposal, especially since the cost to the County will be minimal. The Board approved the computer system for the Juvenile Services Office. The special telephone line required will be installed by the end of the month, with equipment to be installed shortly thereafter. The Board will contact an electrician to do required electrical work. Glen Cove Water System: Planning Director David Goldsmith and PUD Manager -Dick int in ormed the Board of the City Council's decision to sell water wholesale outside the City limits. The immediate need is for City water_ for the Glen Cove Industrial Park. The Council has not made clear who they will sell water to, but the PUD is able and willing to take on the responsibility. Another VOL F� � n0371 x Minutes, Week of February 7, 1983 Page 3 possibility would be to form an LID, although Mr. Kint and Mr. Goldsmith do not see this as practical. Negotiations with the City will continue. Mr. Goldsmith also discussed the need for the County to be involved in setting policy and planning the future in the Glen Cove area. Drainage problems, trattic circulation, etc. were discussed. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Community Services re: Professional Services Contracts: Commissioner Pitts 2/7/83 made the motion, seconded y Commissioner Brown, to approve and sign contracts for counseling services by Ginger Barrett, Judith Van Auken and Bonnie Haas. Unanimous. Planning re: Final Short Plat #S6-82; Carroll/Albers: David Goldsmith 2/7/83 presented this plat for approval,and 'Chairman O'Meara signed the map on the motion by Commissioner Brown, sec- onded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous. SEPA Threshold Determination; Rock Point Oyster -Co.: Peter Friedman reviewed this proposal to place oyster seed setting tanks in East Tarboo Bay. Commissioner Pitts seconded Commissioner Brown's motion to approve and sign the Final Declaration of Non -Significance. Unanimous. SMSDP #23-82; Rock Point Oyster Co.: The permit for placing these oyster seed setting tanks was approved and siggned'subject to the conditions required under SMSDP #10-81, following the motion by Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Unanimous. SMSDP #14-82 Revision; Boy Scouts of America: Mr. Friedman explained that when the permit was approved for construction of a boat house and ramp at Camp Parsons, the issue of the boat ramp was left unresolved due to excavation needed to install the ramp as pro- posed. The applicant has now decided to construct a shorter ramp, as possible without additional excavation. There was discussion regarding the plans. Commissioner Pitts made a motion to approve revision of the permit reflecting this change in plans. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Shorelines Commission Appointment: M.L. Degernes, Jr. was appo nted to complete the unexpired term of Ed Richey by motion of Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Unanimous. This term will expire on March 1, 1984. Public Hearing; Airport Site: David Goldsmith reported that the anning ommission will hold a public hearing on March 2, 1983, preparatory to submitting their recommendation to the Board regarding the selected site. Conflict Over Name of Road in Brinnon: Mr. Goldsmith intormed the Commissioners t at two actions in Brinnon have been unable to agree on a name for the road on which the post office and restaurant are located. He has told those involved that if they do not reach agreement, the Commissioners will select a name in the process of implementing the uniform addressing system. Release of List of New Addresses: Mr. Goldsmith reported that requests have been receive from major utility companies, schools and newspapers for a master list of new addresses implemented with the uniform addressing VOL rb,G� 0372 Minutes, Week of February 7, 1983 Page 4 system. He plans to discuss the possibility of charging a fee for supplying this list with the Prosecuting Attorney. Public Works re: Investment of County Road Funds: Commissioner Pitts 2/7/83 -se-E-o-n-UeT Commissioner Brown's motion to instruct the Treasurer to invest $200,000.00 from the County Road Fund and reinvest interest earnings with the principal. Unanimous. This instruction supercedes instruction given during the last meeting to invest $200,000.00 and designate it for construction of the Queets River Bridge. A.M.0'-KeAra-,-airman B.G. Brown, --Memh—er o�nL. Pitts,�,Mem�er�� ATTEST: 36�dfrie, of the B-o-a-rU— `