HomeMy WebLinkAboutM062083District 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 Sanstr_om
Week of June 20, 1983
All members were present when Chairman O'Meara called the
meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
New Library Site: Helen Shold and Library Board members met
with the Commissioners to discuss the problem which has arisen 'due to
the County Road Department owning the corner property which was chosen
as the new library site. Because funds are limited, the Library Board
hoped to arrange a long-term, low -rent lease for County property. How-
ever, since County Road funds were used to purchase this particular
piece of property for a gravel pit, the property must be sold in order
to reimburse the Road Fund and purchase another gravel site.
Commissioner Brown said that, as a stipulation of the Department of
Natural Resources mining permit to take gravel out, the Road Department
will institute a reclamation program to return the property to a useable
state. He also noted that it might be possible for the Library Board
to purchase the property on a contract, rather than for a lump sum.
Mrs. Shold and other Board members question whether the library budget
would permit purchase of the property on any terms. The Commissioners
agreed to check with the Assessor to determine the value of both the
corner lot and the back lot fronting on Cedar Street and report to the
Library Board.
Dosewallips River Damage: David Lopthien appeared before the
Board to report that the river has reached the foot of the bluff and
trees are starting to fall into the river. It is apparent that the
erosion is continuing, and he asked who to contact to get something done.
The Board informed him that the County cannot do the work, but that the
Corps of Engineers is working on the problem. Chairman O'Meara said a
request will be made to the Corps to evaluate the current situation.
VFW Hall Rental Agreement; Peninsula College: Commissioner
Pitts seconded ommissioner Brown's motion to approve and sign the
agreement for use of the building for dance classes. Unanimous.
Because of Peninsula College's payment procedure, rent will be paid in
full at the conclusion of the contract.
Public Notice; Lease of Recycling Building at Landfill: Com-
missioner Brown moved to sign the notice ot a hearing regarding this
lease on July 11, 1983 at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner Pitts seconded. -
Unanimous.
Authorization for Purchase of Planning Department Computer
With Central Services Equipment Funds: Commissioner Pitts made a
motion to approve and sign eso ution No. 56-83 authorizing purchase
of the computer with Equipment Fund No. 50$x -unencumbered funds.
Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
A signed contract for repayment of the funds by the Planning Depart-
ment to Central Services was submitted.
Development Project Review and Enforcement: Resolution No.
57-83, adopting a Memorandum ot Understanding regar Ing the
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responsibilities of the Building, Health, Planning and Public Works
Departments for projects which require the coordinated efforts of the
departments, was approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner
Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous.
Repayment of RID #1 and 2 Expenditures to County Road Fund:
On the motion by Gommissioner Brown, secon e y Commissioner Pitts and
unanimously passed, Resolution No. 58-83 was approved and signed. This
resolution establishes the interest rate for monies advanced from the
County Road Fund for improvements and waives payment of the interest
except for the amount available after principle and costs are paid.
CRP #528; Whitney Point Road: Following discussion with Con-
structionngineer ary owe, te Boar decided to approve only the
appropriation for engineering and right-of-way acquisition. An approp-
riation for construction will be made at a later date. Commissioner
Pitts seconded the motion by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign
Resolution No. 59-83. Unanimous.
Agreement; Operation & Maintenance of Gardiner Boat Launch
Facilities: An agreement with t eepartment o is eries ant e Port
0Port Townsend specifying the responsibilities of each entity in the
improvement, operation and maintenance of this facility was approved
and signed when Commissioner Pitts seconded Commissioner Brown's motion.
Unanimous.
Establishment of Camping Fees in County Parks: Commissioner
Pitts move to establish the tee tor camping at per night for
County residents and $4.00 for non -County residents, with a $1.00 dis-
count for senior citizens. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and
Chairman O'Meara made it unanimous.
Liquor License Application; Harbormaster Restaurant: A special
occasion license ror July 30, 1983 at the Beach u was approved by
motion of Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Unanimous.
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Pitts moved to approve and
sign the minutes or t e wee of June 13, 1983. Commissioner Brown
seconded. Unanimous.
Approval/Signing of Bills: Each Board member reviewed and
approved bi s received in late May for payment in June.
The meeting was recessed until Tuesday, June 21, 1983. After
meeting with the Public Works staff, the Board continued departmental
business. The meeting adjourned and the Commissioners traveled to
Yakima for the Association of Counties summer convention.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS:
Community
Services re: Alcohol/Drug Abuse Plan Budget Revisions: With the
6/21/83 approval of the Board, UhairmanO'Meara signed a letter
of transmittal of Plan amendments based on changes in
State allocations.
District District Court West End Services: Judge Thomas Majhan
Court re: reporte tiat,a t oug eso ution No. C-493 provides for
6/21/83 a Court Commissioner for the West End, there is no one
in that area qualified and willing to sit as a commissioner.
He proposes formation of a separate district for the Forks/
Clearwater/Clallam County West End area, because the
expense of the judge traveling to the West End is out of
line and because this arrangement creates inconsistency
in the judicial services which causes law enforcement to
suffer. Judge Majhan suggested a committee to study the
situation. The Board stated that they plan to go to the
West End in July to discuss several matters with residents,
and they will discuss this issue then before taking action.
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Planning re: Public Water System Coordination: David Goldsmith informed
6/20/83 the Board that the PUD is prepared to undertake a study of
the water situation in Eastern Jefferson County, excluding
the area served by the City -operated Olympic Gravity Water
System, and feels that the Public Water System Coordination
Act is an appropriate vehicle for the project. Some grant
money is available to fund such a study. The purpose of
the act is for all water purveyors to agree on which areas
each will serve and to share pipes, etc. where it will
benefit all concerned.
PUD Manager Dick Kint explained that, although competition
among purveyors is not a big issue at present, there is a
definite advantage to instituting the Act in order to plan
future water needs and water reservations and services,
and in order to avoid competition and/or duplication of
services. There will be no monetary demand on the County
for the study. The consultant which PUD intends to use
has experience in implementing the Act.
In order to implement the Act, the Board will have to sign
a resolution declaring the critical water area and estab-
lishing the Water Utility Coordination Committee.
In response to questions, Mr. Kint stated that existing
private water systems will be surveyed and water rights
protected, whether private systems are maintained or are
turned over to a larger purveyor. Private purveyors
would have the option of remaining autonomous, with the
possibility of technical assistance by the PUD, or of
combining with a public water system.
SMSDP #11-81 Revision; Berfields: Peter Friedman explained
that the Bertields have requeste-U modification of two of
the conditions on their seaweed growing project. The
Shorelines Commission recommended that condition 6 be re-
vised to allow the operational area to be a minimum of
400 feet from neighboring property lines, and that con-
dition 10 be rewritten to eliminate the bond requirement,
stipulating instead that if the project exceeds 10 nets,
some form of financing in lieu of a bond will be required.
Following discussion, Commissioner Brown made a motion to
approve the revisions as recommended. Commissioner Pitts
seconded. Unanimous.
Public CRP #525 Plans; Irondale Fill: Commissioner Pitts seconded
Works re: the motion by Commissioner Brown to approve plans for this
6/20/83 project. Unanimous.
Sheriff re: Bid Call; Jail Construction: The bid call for bids to be
6/20/83 opened on August 2, 1983 was approved for publication and
signed on the motion by Commissioner Pitts, seconded by
Commissioner Brown and unanimously passed.
APPROVED:
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A.I.O'Meara, Chairman
B.G. Brown, Member`"
F
o.. n L. Pitts, Member
ATTEST:
ine U. Bragg,, or th e oar
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