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Home My WebLink AboutM040483District No. 1 Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. 3 Commissioner Clerk of the Board: Engineer: A.M. O'Meara, Chairman B.G. Brown, Member John L. Pitts, 'Member Jerdine C. Bragg Milt Sanstrom ----------------------- 11 ----------------------- Week of April 4, 1983 The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman O'Meara. Commissioners Brown and Pitts were present. Hearing; Franchise Application; PUD #1: Chairman O'Meara opened this hearing, which was postponed trom March 28, 1983. Gary Rowe, Public Works, and Rachel Nathanson, Planning, discussed this application to install a water system in rights-of-way in the Glen Cove industrial area. No one appeared to speak for or against. The hearing was closed, and Commissioner Brown moved to approve a non- exclusive franchise to the PUD. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. The resolution reflecting this action will be prepared for signatures next week. Agricultural Land Classification Denial; Helen Cotton: Mrs. Cotton presented her written appeal regarding denial ot he-F—app Tication for classification of Assessor's Parcel #101344003 and #101344005 as farm/agricultural land. She explained that the land is used for grazing and cultivation, and has never been used for any other purpose. However, since it is not classified as agricultural land, the tax assessment has continued to increase and is prohibitive. Assessor Jack Westerman and the Open Space Advisory Committee do not feel this property meets open space guidelines. The Board will discuss the matter with City of Port Townsend officials, since the location is within the City limits, before making a decision. Approval/Signing of Bills: March bills to be paid in April were reviewed and approved for payment by each of the Commissioners. Proposed Sludge Plant: Milton Foss reported that he has a sludge plant which separates water from sludge and treats both. He proposes to operate the plant to handle City sludge and septic tank pumpings as a resolution to the problems which caused a moratorium to be placed on disposal of sludge and septic tank, pumpings at the land- fill effective April 15, 1983. Randy Durant, Environmental Health Director, provided a copy of a letter from the Department of Ecology to Mr. Foss outlining their concerns and questions regarding the system which would have to be resolved before the DOE would approve its use. Mr. Durant and Glenn Bagley, Solid Waste Director, briefly reviewed the situation: When the City stopped accepting septic pumpings for treatment, pumpings were dumped at the lanafill. The additional water, combined with the sludge, has saturated the designated landfill area to the point that no more sludge or pumpings can be accepted, although the DOE has indicated that there may be landfill area acceptable for sludge only. There was lengthy discussion regarding various aspects of the problem and possible solutions. Commissioner Brown noted that the DOE will complete an update of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Plan in June, and that it might be advisable to wait for that instead of paying for a study of the problem immediately. The Board will consider extending the April 15, 1983 deadline pending an alternative. V a '* 0 09S7 OL �j �AZF Minutes, Week of April 4, 1983 Page 2 The meeting recessed until Tuesday, April 5, 1983. All the Commissioners were present for a Public Works staff meeting and regular business in the morning. Chairman O'Meara left at noon due to another commitment. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Pitts seconded Commissioner Brown's motion to approve and sign the minutes for the week of March 28, 1983. Unanimous. Agreement; Bank Protection, Hoh River Near Forks: This amended agreement regarding Project No. HOH-1-83 with the U.S.A.---C-orps of Army Engineers was approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous. Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; Clallam County: Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign this agreement regarding purchase of a 3,000 gallon bituminous distributor. Unanimous. Bid Awards; Recycling Equipment: A letter from the DOE gave permission to award bids to the three low bidders who submitted bids on March 15, 1983 for equipment to be purchased with Referendum 39 Grant #393111002 funds. Therefore, Commissioner Pitts made a motion to award bids as follows: Hyster Company: Hyster Fork Lift, Model H40-50XL Recycle Systems: GPI Baler, Model RD 60 C -P Manufacturing Inc.: Can Smasher, Model Can Pak 150 Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed. Pope & Talbot Herbicide Spraying: Tom Jay and Phil Andrews explained that their neighborhood association has made a proposal to Pope & Talbot for manual vegetation control of a 23 -acre reforestation project near their homes. Pope & Talbot rejected their proposal as an alternative to spraying, although they agreed to hold the option open for initial voluntary brush abatement. Mr. Jay and Mr. Andrews asked the Board to write to Pope & Talbot encouraging them to permit manual control by this group rather than spraying. The Board suggested that they pursue their counter -proposal to perform manual vegetation control for a three-year period with payment at the end of the three years if satisfactory, and gave permission for them to communicate the Board's enthusiasm for the plan. The Board further agreed to write a letter endorsing, in general, this type of cooperative arrangement. Liquor License Applications: Commissioner Pitts' motion to approve special occasion licenses or April 29, 1983 and May 6, 1983 for the Harbormaster Restaurant was seconded by Commissioner Brown. Soldiers' & Sailors' Relief Fund Application: The motion by Commissioner Pitts to approve an$8/./"`2 payment to E.E. Larson was sec- onded by Commissioner Brown and unanimously passed. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: SMSDP #3-83; Ludlow Maintenance Commission: David 4/4/83 Goldsmith reviewed this proposal to add a swimming pool and spa to an existing recreational facility. Charles Dalzell represented Ludlow Maintenance during discussion. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the permit subject to two conditions recommended by the Shorelines Commission. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. 4/5/83 Regulation of Temporary Structures: David'Goldsmith pre- sented a proposed resolution whi-cH-would apply to such structures as fire works stands, seasonal fruit stands, etc. The Board questioned the section which stipulated an inspection by the Building Inspector, for which a fee would be charged: inspection and approval could create 0988 YL GE Minutes, Week of April 4, 1983 Page 3 a liability for the County, and a fee could be prohibitive to groups such as the Boy Scouts who sell Christmas trees. Mr. Goldsmith will check with the Prosecuting Attorney to see whether such a resolution would increase the County's liability. Appointment to Shorelines Commission: Following discussion with Mr.Goldsmith,Commissioner rown made a motion to appoint John Batchelder to a three-year term on the Shore- lines Commission. Commissioner Pitts seconded. Unanimous. The term will expire April 4, 1986. A letter of appreciation will be sent to Chuck Smith, who resigned. Copy Machine: The PUD proposes to purchase a copy machine superior to the 3M machine now owned by the Planning Department and also used by the PUD. Commissioner Brown moved to approve Planning Department use of the new machine and payment of an equitable sum to the PUD. Com- missioner Pitts seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Goldsmith was instructed to continue the maintenance agreement on the 3M machine until its disposition is decided. Public CRP #526 Plans/Appropriation; Lindsay Hill: Commissioner Works re: Pitts seconded ommissioner Brown's motion to approve and 4/5/83 sign these plans. Unanimous. Resolution No. 27-83 re- garding appropriation of funds and initiating E.ie roject was approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous. Treasurer re: Computer Maintenance/Enhancement Request: On the motion 4/5/83 y ommissioner Pitts, seconded y Commissioner Brown, Central Services was authorized to make changes which will indicate which LIDS are included with individual tax parcels. Unanimous. APPROVED: A.M. Meara, iairman ATTEST: Brown, Member I n itis, em er ine C. Bra g,) Cjyn of the Board VC?L P 11grc