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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM081583Commissioner B.G. Brown called the meeting to order in the absence of Chairman A. M. O'Meara. Commissioner John L. Pitts was present. Access Road at Triton Cove Estates: Mr. Wayne Dupue and Mr. Bill Acher residents of Triton Cove Estates appeared before the Board to request approval for an access road that would by-pass the present access road owned by Brian Egan. The property owners have approached Mr. Egan about buying the propert-17 or trading another piece of property for it, but they have not been able to reach any solution. They are continuing to try to work something out just in case Mr. Egan does decide to close his road. There arefive full time residents that use the road. These people Nave been paying taxes to the County on an approved resiGential development that does not have any legal access. They would like the County's approval of another road that would give them access to the highway. The Board directed Gary Rowe, Acting Public Works Director, and someone from the Planning Department to go out to Triton Cove Estates and look at the proposed road. JUVENILE DIVERSION; 1984 Budget: Harriette Buchmann, Resource Co -Ordinator for Clallam- Jefterson Counties Juvenile Diver- sion Unit presented her 1984 Budget request to the Board. She noted that as of July 1,a law went into effect that allows a charge for workshops. She will submit a check to the Treasurer every time there is a workshop in this area. That would amount to approximately $25.00 every other month. Fines are charged in lieu of community service for youngsters that are working full time and have their own money to pay. It would be easier for Juvenile Diversion to put these fine amounts in a restitu- tion fund and then give a check to the County Treasurer instead of the present system of going thru the County Clerk's office. Projected expenses for the balance of 1983 for Jefferson County are $4,007.00, which is somewhat less than was budgeted. The case load has been running just about half of what it was last year. This drop can be accounted for in many ways: Less law enforcement out, the focus of law -enforcement may be toward adults, and the Juvenile Courts may not be referring the cases to Juvenile Diversion. Since there has been approximately a $3,000 savings in the State allocated funds, Mrs. Buchmann plans to purchase a new tape program, "New Age Thinking for Youths " which deals with peer pressure, ect. and will be a good addition for the Theft III workshops. District No. 1 Commissioner: A.M. O'Meara, Chairman District No. 2 Commissioner: B.G. Brown, Member District No. 3 Commissioner: John L. Pitts, Member Clerk of the Board: Jerdine C. Bragg Public Works ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Director: CWHAME19191M Gary Rowe ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Week of August 15, 1983 Commissioner B.G. Brown called the meeting to order in the absence of Chairman A. M. O'Meara. Commissioner John L. Pitts was present. Access Road at Triton Cove Estates: Mr. Wayne Dupue and Mr. Bill Acher residents of Triton Cove Estates appeared before the Board to request approval for an access road that would by-pass the present access road owned by Brian Egan. The property owners have approached Mr. Egan about buying the propert-17 or trading another piece of property for it, but they have not been able to reach any solution. They are continuing to try to work something out just in case Mr. Egan does decide to close his road. There arefive full time residents that use the road. These people Nave been paying taxes to the County on an approved resiGential development that does not have any legal access. They would like the County's approval of another road that would give them access to the highway. The Board directed Gary Rowe, Acting Public Works Director, and someone from the Planning Department to go out to Triton Cove Estates and look at the proposed road. JUVENILE DIVERSION; 1984 Budget: Harriette Buchmann, Resource Co -Ordinator for Clallam- Jefterson Counties Juvenile Diver- sion Unit presented her 1984 Budget request to the Board. She noted that as of July 1,a law went into effect that allows a charge for workshops. She will submit a check to the Treasurer every time there is a workshop in this area. That would amount to approximately $25.00 every other month. Fines are charged in lieu of community service for youngsters that are working full time and have their own money to pay. It would be easier for Juvenile Diversion to put these fine amounts in a restitu- tion fund and then give a check to the County Treasurer instead of the present system of going thru the County Clerk's office. Projected expenses for the balance of 1983 for Jefferson County are $4,007.00, which is somewhat less than was budgeted. The case load has been running just about half of what it was last year. This drop can be accounted for in many ways: Less law enforcement out, the focus of law -enforcement may be toward adults, and the Juvenile Courts may not be referring the cases to Juvenile Diversion. Since there has been approximately a $3,000 savings in the State allocated funds, Mrs. Buchmann plans to purchase a new tape program, "New Age Thinking for Youths " which deals with peer pressure, ect. and will be a good addition for the Theft III workshops. Minutes, Week of August 15, 1983 Page 2: Mrs. Buchmann outlined her budget package noting, that she had included a 31 cost of living increase for salaries. The Unit has one secretary and two part time diversion workers as well as her position. She is the first director and has been in her pos- ition for five years. They rely on volunteer help in each community to accomplish goals and bring the community into the pro- gram. Budget Transfer; Civil Service Commission: Commisioner Pitts moved to authorize Resoiution No. 78-83 allowing the Civil Service Commission to balance their Budget o Expenditures for 1983. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brown. RESIGNATION from Phyliis Bee, Director of Nursing; Jefferson County Health Department: Phyllis Bee requested retire- ment from her position ettective November 1,1983. AGREEMENT: Reimbursable Work by Jefferson County for Jefferson County Transit: Acting Public Works Director, Gary Rowe, recommended that the ounty Department of Public Works be allowed to do work for Jefferson County Transit. Commisioner Pitts motioned and Commissioner Brown seconded the motion to approve this agreement. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: Betty Hiller Short Plat No. S16-82: Rachel Nathanson 8/15/83 asked or clarification on w at was agreed upon for access across lot 4 into lot 1. The Board said twenty feet would be adequate. The plat was approved and signed. Ben Levine Sawmill Project; Clarification of mit- igative measures: Mr. Levine met with ac eNathan- son in response to her letter regarding noise gener- ated by his sawmill in Gardiner. He indicated he would comply with the mitigative measures but had some concern over measure #14. He would like the phrase "when necessary for road protection" added to that statement. Gary explained that the County doesn't shut roads down just because someone doesn't like the traffic that is using it. The Board decided they would compromise with Mr. Levine and add "when nec- essary" to Measure 14. Final SEPA Threshold Determination; Bridgehaven Comm- unity Club Association: Pete Friedman reported that the only comment he -Ha --d he-Ha--dreceived on this matter was from the Department of Fisheries. Their letter of August 2, 1983 stated that a Hydraulic Project Approval issuedby the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Game, jointly, is required prior to construction. Commissioner Pitts moved that the Final Declaration of Non -Significance be approved, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Maintenance Agreements on Typewriters: A proposal or maintenance of the County's typewriters was received by David Goldsmith from Steve Gray of Sequim. He pro- posed to clean all the typewriters in the Courthouse for $35.00 per machine, and repair work would be $35.00 per hour as needed. He currently has this type of arrangement with Chimacum, Port Townsend and Sequim School Districts. David checked with all of the County offices and re- ported that they all have varying maintenance agree- ments that total approximately $4,000 per year. Mr. Gray's agreement would reduce that figure to approx- imately $1,000 per year, if every machine was cleaned on an annual basis. The only gamble would be any major repair work that might be needed. Past experience by the Departments has been that the maintenance calls are very few. VOL1. , g 21 6 Minutes, Week of August 15, 1983 Page 3: A central payment point would need to be established as a non -departmental current expense and the contractor_ would be required to keep track of all the machines and their cleaning and maintenance schedules. The Board directed David to prepare a memo for their signature directing the County Departments involved to not renew their service contracts when they come due. A-95 Review; PUD Water Recovery Act: The PUD has requested $J5,000.00 in Federal tunds for their pro- posed Comprehensive Water Plan. An A-95 Review has been done by the Regional Council and there is no conflict. The Board tentatively agreed to have the first study and will honor it's commitment to go the first step. Treasurer re: Two petitions for Property Tax Refund; Clara L. Johnson: 8/15/83 Upon the recommendation of Fran Hansen, County Treasurer, Commissioner Pitts motioned and Commissioner Brown seconded the motion to approve the property tax refund for Clara L. Johnson. Health re: Request from Warren & Patricia Olney for authoriza- 8/16/83 tion to install a septic holding tank: Reter to Health Board Minutes dated August 17, 1983. Proposal to charge the City of Port Townsend for Health Services: Gael Stuart, Health Department Administrator, requested that the Board start charging the City of Port Townsend for the health services they receive. Commissioner Pitts motioned to have a letter written to the City of Port Townsend and and Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The meeting was recessed and reconvened on Tuesday, August 16, 1983 with Commissioner Brown and Commissioner Pitts in attendance. Mayor Brent Shirley, City of Port Townsend and Pat Slevin, Bayshore Enterprises; Animal Control:at Slevin, Bayshore Enterprises, presented the Board with an Anima ontrol Proposal. Bayshore has also presented the City of Port Townsend with a proposal to cover the balance of 1983 and all of 1984. The County's proposal would be for 1984 only. Mayor Shirley suggested it would be good for the County and the City to have essentially the same ordinances for animal control. Commissioner Pitts, after doing some research on low cost Spay - Neuter Clinics in the State, suggested that the Veterinarians are usually willing to provide service on a limited basis to this type of project. Criteria has to be established so the "low cost clinic" does not infringe on the Veterinarian's normal business. Any long range Animal Control plan should include some kind of control through Spay -Neuter and possibly an adoption program. A free physical exam for adopted animals would help Animal Control '_keep a handle on disease and get the pet owner_ started on a proper health care program. Deposits for adopted animals could be used as a down payment for spay -neuter or could be refunded after the operation. It is important that criteria for dealing with unwanted animals is established. Bayshore's total contract for Animal to be approximately $45,500.00. The to be $30,500.00 and the balance of the County. Mayor Shirley reported the City approximately $37,000.00 pe fees bring in $3,500.00 per year. I license fees that money could be use cost to the County. The license fee to the cost of the service. Vol - Control for 1984 is projected City's portion is projected $15,000.00 would come from that it is presently costing r year and the animal license f the County were to impose d to offset the Animal Control s would be minimal compared r cG zsgls Minutes, Week of August 15, 1983 Page 4: The County would sell licenses at the Court House, and Bayshore could, on occasion, advertise dates to sell licenses in the various communities around the County as part of their public relations. Delay of sale of selected items of Surplus County Personal Property: Resolution No. 80-83 authorized the removal ot our T_ speci ic items which were3—e-cT—ared surplus and scheduled to be sold at the Public Auction on August 20, 1983. The Resolution was approved and signed by the motion of Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Judge Majhan re; Justice Court Districting Committee: Judge Malhan reported that a Court Commiss'loner is needed for the Clearwater area. The Court Commissioner has to be a licensed, practicing attorney or he would have to pass a test. Judge Grady was going out to the West End after the last Court Commissioner resigned, which cost the County approximately $150.00 per trip. There isn't an attorney in the area so a judge Protem can't be appointed. Presently Judge Susan Owens of Port Angeles does go out to Clearwater for Court. She costs the County approximately $40 to $80 per visit depending on how long she stays. The State philosophy on justice is that everyone should elect the Judge they would appear before, therefore, the people in Clearwater are being short changed because they don't have a chance to vote on a Judge from Port Angeles. One possibility would be to form a Judicial District from the West Ends of Jefferson and Clallam Counties. This probably wouldn't save the County any money, but it would givethe people of Clear- water a chance to vote for their Judge. The Board felt that the reaction they received at their last public meeting in Clearwater, was that the residents would rather have a visiting Judge hold Court at Clearwater than have to travel to Forks. Commissioner Pitts moved to adopt Resolution No. 81-83 which es- tablishes a Justice Court Districting Committee. commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Application for Assistance from Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund; Harry B. Harrier: It was motioned by Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown, to approve assitance in the amount of $105.00 for Mr. Harrier. IFMS Data Processing System contract: Resolution No. 79-83 Consulting Service TF_MS Data Processing System approved on t� motion of Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown. MEETING ADJOURNED Approved ATTEST: Je,rdine C. Bragg, Clerk of the Board A. M. O'Meara, Chairman i17 A B.G. Brown, Member John L. Pitts, Member VOL Z'550