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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM090782[090AIRD 10Y�ZEW JERSONICMU V�!1'C0MW1SSi10NFpMPJ District No. 1 Commissioner: District No. 2 Commissioner: District No. 3 Commissioner: Clerk of the Board: Engineer: TATeelk, of September 7, 1982 A.M. O'Meara, Member B.G. Brown, Chairman Carroll M. Mercer, Member Jerdine C. Bragg Milt Sanstrom, P.E. Commissioners Mercer and O'Meara were present when Chairman Brown called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday following the holiday on Monday. Proposed Levy for Human Services: Ella Sandvig and repre- sentatives from other human services programs met with the Board to discuss the possibility of putting a levy measure for human services funding on the November ballot. Establishing funding needs and pro- gram prioritization were discussed. There was doubt that a proposal could be adequately pre -Dared by the September 24, 1982 deadline for putting a measure on the ballot, but it was agreed that the Board would make an effort to review the budget requests for human services programs for 1983 and determine where cuts are likely, in order to establish the shortfall, while those administering the programs would do further analysis and coordination, and all will meet at 10:00 a.m. on September 20, 1982 to determine the feasibility and advisability of putting the measure on the ballot. Hearing; Petition to Vacate Lots in Trails End Homesites, Second Addition and a Portion of -Dickey Street: Chairman Brown opened the nearing. Plannex -Ra—clael Nathanson reviewe'd the petitions, the findings, the responses of other agencies such as emergency services, the objections made by adjacent property owners, and recommended con- ditions. It was also noted that there is litigation pending regarding owTiersliip of lot 3 of Trails End Homesites, Second Addition. Vacation of certain lots, as specified in the petition, will be necessary if the portion of the right-of-way is vacated in order to avoid d land - locking those lots. The Planning Commission recommended that the Board table the petitions to vacate until the pending litigation is settled. Petitioner Dave Gastman spoke on his own behalf. The Board received a petition from Trails End property owners opposing the vacations. Alice "Hyde, owner of lot 8, spoke against the vacations, fearing that access to her property would be affected, but it was explained that the portion of the road to her property is not included in the petition to vacate. Richard Shierk requested that action on the petitions be delayed until their litigation regarding lot 3 and water is settled. There was discussion regarding the water situation. Commissioner Mercer moved to continue the hearing to 10:30 a.m. on September 13, 1982. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Hearing; Intent to Vacate Portion of Mumby Road: Planner Rachel Nathanson reviewed the details of this intent, following the opening of the hearing by Chairman Brown. No one appeared to speak for or against the vacation, and Chairman Brown closed the hearing. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion by Commissioner O'Meara to approve the vacation. Unanimous. On September 9, 1982, Resolution No. 93-82 was signed. 943 Minutes, Week of September 7, 1982 Page 2 City Street Vacation Application; McKinley Street: Don Bliss presented this application regarding a street which orders County property within the City limits. It was determined that the County has no objection to the vacation and, on the motion by Com- missioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, Chairman Brown signed the petition. Long Subdivision Variance and Preliminary Approval; South Bay #4: David Cunningham appeared on behall ol Pope & Ta of to request a variance permitting reduction of the right-of-way widths of Redcedar Road, Salmonberry Lane and Grouse Court to forty feet. Planner Rachel Nathanson reviewed the variance request, findings and recommended conditions, as well as the subdivision plans. Following lengthy discussion, Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the variance permitting the three roads to be forty feet wide. Commissioner O'Meara seconded. Unanimous. Commissioner O'Meara made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, to approve the preliminary long subdivision subject to the fourteen conditions recommended by the Planning Commis- sion. Unanimous. Yarr Hill Slide: Ken McMillen and Christopher Kirschner met with the Board to reiterate their position that the County should take remedial action to correct this problem and assume full financial responsibility, rather than doing partial repairs, as outlined in their letter to the Board dated August 29, 1982. Chairman Brown pointed out that the drainage problems cannot be attributed solely to the relocation of the road approximately twenty years ago, as many other factors possibly caused changes in the geology of the land. There was lengthy discussion of the problem and possible solutions, in which Engineer Milt Sanstrom was included. Chairman Brown stated that legal documents granting permission to enter private property to perform work are required, and that efforts to clear the way legally to assess and perform work are in progress. Agreement; Mats Mats Bay Park Development: George Yount presented a point resolution agreement between the Port of Port Townsend and the County regarding this project and designating the Port as the lead agency for accepting grant development funds. The project and funding were discussed, following which Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign Jefferson County Resolution No. 91-82 (also designated as Port/County Joint Resolution No. 2-82). Commis- sioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. The meeting was recessed until Thursday, September 9, 1982, at which time all members were again present. Soldiers' & Sailors' Relief Fund Applications: Applications received from D. Mosiar and P. Germeau were reviewed a_n_J approved for payment in the amount of $65.00 and $49.77, respectively, on the motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. Contract; Solid Waste Management Plan Update: The contract with Alpha Engineers Inc. to per orm this service was signed on the motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer and unanimously approved. Approval/Signing of Bills: August bills were reviewed and approved for payment in September y each of the commissioners. Budget Transfer; Planning Department: Commissioner Mercer made the motion, secon e y ommissioner eaeara, to sign Resolution No. 92-82 authorizing a $100.00 transfer. Unanimous. Juvenile Detention: Judge Howard and the Board discussed the letter from the a am ounty Commissioners regarding what they will charge Jefferson County for use of the Clallam County Juvenile Detention Center/services. Jefferson County needs in this area were reviewed. Judge Howard will discuss the matter with other professionals involved in the juvenile programs and report back to the Board before 1544 Minutes, Week of September 7, 1982 Page 3 any action is taken to accept or reject Clallam County's proposal. Juvenile Services Grant: It was reported that, on August 30, 1982, Chairman Brown signed a letter of transmittal and approval of the grant application per Resolution No. 88-82. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Mercer seconded Commis- sioner O'Meara's motion to approve and sign the minutes for the week of August 23, 1982. Unanimous. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: Planning Commission Appointments: Dave Goldsmith 9/9/82 reported that the appointments TF two of the members will expire in October and that, due to a change in the bylaws, the positions must be advertised. SEPA Threshold Determination; SMSDP #18-82: This application by the Bridgehaven Communit-y—ZTub Association to construct a boat ramp, parking and sewage facilities was reviewed by David Goldsmith. There is a question regarding the approach due to the grade, and the ground does not perc. Additional information will be required before a determination is made. SEPA Threshold Determination; SMSDP #17-82: David Goldsmith presented the proposal by GiIbeiTt Hunt to construct a bulkhead, ramp and pier. Chairman Brown signed the Final Declaration of Non -Significance on the motion by Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commis- sioner O'Meara. SEPA Threshold Determination; Building Permit: The Final Declaration ot Non-Signiticance or U`oF_nson Equip- ment Rentals' building permit to construct a building and equipment yard was signed by Chairman Brown following the motion by Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commis- sioner O'Meara. Testing of Clam Beds: The Department of Fisheries has made a request to test six beds in Jefferson County in order to determine the feasibility of leasing these tracts. Each test would take a maximum of four hours. Mr. Goldsmith suggested that if testing is approved, a notice to the public should be publi- shed by the Depart- ment of Fisheries ahead of time and testing should be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. In addition, he recommended that if their findings are positive, the entire package should be processed through the Shorelines Management Permit process at one time, by the Department of Fisheries. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the testing subject to the three conditions recommended by Mr. Goldsmith. Commissioner O'Meara seconded. Unanimous. Property Trade Proposal; Crown Z: It was noted that no tormal re ection ot the property trade proposed by Crown Z regarding property on Woodman Road, Discovery Bay, and property above the mill has been made. The Board will write a letter infor.i.-.-tinp, Crown Z that the County doesn't have the right to trade the property. Current Use Tax Agreement; Harold Peters: The agreement tor curre use, whicq was approveJanuary3, 1979 but never executed, was again approved, and the agreement signed '-,y Cqairman Brown, on Commissioner Mercer's motion, which Commissioner O'V.eara seconded. inutes, Week of September 7, 1982 a �!? 4 Public Queets River Bridge Construction: Glenn Bagley pre - Works re: sented an agreement with the State Department of 9/7/82 Transportation for funding for this bridge replacement. Following his explanation of the estimated costs and conditions of the agreement, Commissioner O'Meara made a motion to approve and sign Agreement No. GC 6118. Commissioner Mercer seconded. Unanimous. 9/9/82 Yarr Hill Slide: With the approval of Commissioners Mercer anE_0 Chairman Brown approved and signed the Engineer's letter to Pope & Talbot regarding their cooperation in correcting problems at Yarr Hill. Travel Request: Gary Rowe's request to attend the fall meeting ot t e Association of Traffic Representatives October 19-21, 1982 was approved by the Board. Application to Open Right -of -Way: Marvin Yanke's app ication to open an alley in rondale #4 was not acted on, pending additional investigation by the Engineer. Sheriff re: New Jail Facility Funding: Lee Smith and Ralph Hall 9/9/82 reported t at t e tate is charging the expenses for the preparation of the initial application for funding by BJSS against the construction allocation. It was recommended that the Board formally object, since this expense predated approval of funding and was not included in the budget submitted for funding of construction. With the approval of the Board, Chairman Brown signed the billings to the State, prepared in the new adjusted for- mat, for construction expenses. Sheriff Smith noted that the billings now must be signed by the architect and either the Board of Commissioners Chairman or Ralph Hall, Project Manager. The Board decided that the Chairman should sign all"billings. The planning phase for the emergency operations center portion of the new jail are now complete. However, clarification is needed as to whether, if construction is begun on schedule, prior to funding approval from FEMA Region 10, funds are guaranteed by FEMA for the EOC portion of the facility, since there has been no written commitment from FEMA, pending their allocation by the Legislature. If FEMA funding is not guaranteed, the EOC construction standards will have to be elimi- nated from the facility. The Board will forward a letter to FEMA Region 10. 9-1-1 and Uniform Addressing System: Lee Smith reported on the status of implementation ot the systems. David Goldsmith joined the meeting and asked for confirmation that there will be no exceptions allowed. It was agreed that it is necessary for the entire County to be incor- porated into the uniform addressing system in order for it to be effective, and no individuals or areas will be exempt. APPROVED: ATTEST: ,moraine u. nragg Clerk of the Board ' Brown, Chairman X.H. Member C-arfoll W Mercer, tm er