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District No. I Commissioner:
District No. 2 Commissioner:
District No. 3 Commissioner:
Clerk of the Board:
Engineer:
Week of
September 13, 1982
A.M. O'Meara, Member
B.G. Brown, Chairman
Carroll M. Mercer, Member
Jerdine C. Bragg
Milt Sanstrom, P.E.
All members were present when Chairman Brown called the
meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Section 8 (Subsidized Housing) Rentals: Peter Simpson re-
ported that the State Planning and Community Attairs Agency has applied
to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for an additional
35 units under the Section 8 Existing Rental Program. He presented a
copy of the application and stated the need for these units. He asked
Chairman Brown to sign a letter to the Planning and Community Affairs
Agency supporting the application, which Chairman. Brown did, on the
motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Mr.
Simpson informed the Board that efforts are being made to get DHUD
to raise the rent ceiling for approved units in Jefferson County to
a figure more in line with actual rents.
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Vacation Petitions: Lots in Trail's End Ho-mesites
Chairman Brown read a
the litigation pending
trial durinc, the first
by her and her husband
several matters.
reet: This hearing, regarding petition: -FliTed
man, was continued from September 7, 1982.
letter from Attorney Thomas Majhan stating that
on lot 3 and water rights probably will come to
half of 1983. Ruth Shultz read a letter signed
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regarding past activities by Mr. Gastman in
The Trail's End Homeowners' Association President reaffirmed their
request, submitted in a petition last week, that the specified portion
of Dickey Street not be vacated and that, if it is, the Association
be allowed to drill a well on this right-of-way, where the Gast -mans
have drilled a well and now seek vacation in order to protect the well.
It was his contention that the Association is, in essence, losing land
that would revert to them if the right-of-way is vacated, and therefore
should be allowed to also drill a well there. Chairman Brown explained
that if the right-of-way is vacated, it will revert to adjacent prop-
erty owners, not to the Association. He further noted that the portion
of Dickey Street being considered deadends at private Property outside
the Trail's End Homesites Plat.
Mrs. Shierk questioned what will happen to the well in the County
right-of-way in front of lot 3. Chairman Brown stated that, after
ownership of lot 3 and the well is determined by court order, a
petition to vacate that portion of the road and the lots could be
submitted and, if approved, the right-of-way would revert to private
property and the well could remain where it is. If the road is not
vacated, it will be necessary for the well to be moved, although a
variance could be applied for to permit the well to remain on County
property. Chairman Brown further stated that the location of the well
will have no bearing on whether the right-of-way is vacated.
Commissioner O'Meara noted that vacation of the last 4 lots and the
portion of Dickey Street which abuts them would not affect the plat
in any way, since it abuts acreage owned by Mr. Gastman outside the
plat. Neither would that affect the property on which litigation is
pending.
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Following additional discussion, Commissioner O'Meara made a motion to
vacate lots I and 2 of Block 13 and lots 21 and 22 of Block 12 in
Trail's End Homesites Second Addition and the portion of Dickey Street
abutting these lots. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous.
A resolution reflecting this motion will be prepared. Chairman Brown
closed the hearing.
Agreements; VFW Hall Rental: Agreements for use of this
building with Libby Palmer, Ela-li-n—e-Gr—imm and Camp Fire Inc. were
reviewed. Commissioner Mercer seconded Commissioner O'Meara's motion
to approve and sign all three agreements. Unanimous.
Use of Memorial Field at Night: Roger Risley asked the
Board for permission to use the tie ld and the lights for men's soccer
games. The Board approved his request with the following stipulations:
1)use is to be scheduled in the Commissioners' Office; 2)if the lights
are used, compensation must be paid to the County on the day.following
the game, including the hourly rate and the demand fee if applicable,
based on information obtained from Puget Power and presented to Mr.
Risley; 3)compensation to the field maintenance person for his time
must be made directly to him by the soccer team.
Hearing Notice; Grant to Chamber of Commerce Tourism Program:
Resolution No. 94-82, setting the hearing date on this proposed grant
for September 27;-1-982 at 11:00 a.m., was approved and signed per
Commissioner Mercer's motion, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara.
Hearing Notice; Budget Appropriation, Community Services:
Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion by -commissioner O'Meara to
approve and sign Resolution No. 95-82 setting a hearing date for
appropriation of funds for the AT-c-oHo-lism Program for September 27,
1982 at 10:30 a.m. Unanimous.
Budget Transfer; Prosecuting Attorney: Commissioner Mercer
made the motion, whic ommissioner O'Meara _seconded and Commissioner
Brown made unanimous, to approve and sign Resolution No. 96-82
approving transfer of $800.00.
Kala Point Addresses:Bill Lindeman spoke for the Home-
owners' Association and request . ed that the Kala Point Development be
excluded from the County's uniform addressing system which is to be
implemented shortly. The Board stated that they could appreciate their
position, but could make no exceptions to the uniform addressing system.
County Road Project Resolutions:- Glenn Bagley presented
the following resolutions or county road projects, and following re-
view by the Board, Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign all
the resolutions. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous.
Resolution No. 97-82 CRP #458 Resolution No. 105-82 CRP #499
Resolution No. 78--FZ CRP #464 Resolution No. TZE_-K CRP #503
Resolution No. 79---n CRP #469 Resolution No. TT7797 CRP #505
Resolution No. TDZ---92 CRP #470 Resolution No. TUB --_87 CRP #510
Resolution No. TUI=97 CRP #486 Resolution No. TUT -__92 CRP #512
Resolution No. M87 CRP #487 Resolution No. TIDE87 CRP #515
Resolution No. T79T-_82 CRP #493 Resolution No. TTI ---87 CRP #519
Resolution No. TU4=87 CRP #496
State Electrical Inspector Office Space Rental: The inspector
approached the Board regarding renting desk space in the Building De-
partment office. Following discussion, he was informed that he could
rent the space for $50.00 per month and that the Board would agree to
a one-year lease. The inspector will give this information to his
supervisor.
The meeting was recessed until Tuesday, September 14, 1982,
at which time all members were again present.
County Road Weed Control: Blair Wolfley reported that he
has been asked to give a presentation regarding the County's program
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to the Washington State Weed Association in November. Mr. Wolfley
has prepared a written report and a slide program regarding weed/
vegetation control in the County since the 1978 enactment of the mora-
torium on spraying, and he reviewed these for the Board.
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Mercer made a motion to
approve and sign the minutes or the week of September 7, 1982 as
corrected. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous.
Hearing Date; Petition to Vacate: A petition from Rodney
Anderson regarding an alley in the P at Phillips Addition to Irondale
was received and, per motion by Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Com-
missioner O'Meara, a hearing date was set for November 8, 1982 at
10:30 a.m. Unanimous.
Request to Establish a County Road: A request from Clifford
Campbell regarding Columbia Street in Quilcene was read. The Board
will discuss the matter with the County Engineer.
Liquor License Applications: Notice of special occasion
license applications -Uy- the harbormaster Restaurant for September 21,
28, 29, 1982 were approved on the motion by Commissioner Mercer,
seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous.
Contract;, DSHS: Contract #1033 -BGG -33211(2) for mental
health services with tHe-Department of Social and Health Services was
signed by Chairman Brown following the motion by Commissioner Mercer,
seconded by Commissioner O'Meara.
Letter of Appreciation: With the Board's approval, Chairman
Brown signed--a--I-e-t-t-e-r---t-o---Warren "ghaul accepting his resignation from
the Library District Board and expressing appreciation for service.
Boulton Request for Road Name Change: The Board approved
Chairman Brown signing a etter to John G. Bou ton regarding his
request to rename Leland Valley Road.
The meeting was recessed until Wednesday, September 15, 1982.
All members were present when it was reconvened.
Hearing; Community Development Block Grant Application:
Seven indiVIduais were present when Gnairman rown opened this hearing
and invited comment.
Peter Simpson, Director of Community Action Council, gave a brief
history of the grants previously received by Jefferson County through
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 1978 a Trident
impact grant was received for the purchase of a fire truck for the
Chimacum Fire Department. Also in 1978, a $500,000 grant for rehabi-
litating private dwellings of low income residents was awarded jointly
to Jefferson and Clallam Counties and municipalities, with Jefferson
County acting as the lead agency. In 1980, an additional $415,000 was
received for this joint grant.
Mr. Simpson stated that the State Planning and Community Affairs
Agency is doing the grant management for 1983 and will allocate funds
for projects throughout the State. Grants may be used for rehabili-
tation; public equipment; parks; acquisition and renovation of
structures which meet the needs of the community. The grant may not
be used for maintenance or upkeep. Proposed projects are assessed
against a set criteria and given "points". The higher the number of
points assigned, the more likely a grant will be awarded. Maximum
points are earned by projects where all the recipients are low to
moderate income. Therefore, although a park would qualify under the
grant, use could not be limited to low/moderate income people and,
therefore, the project would receive fewer points, with little likli-
hood of being funded.
Mr. Simpson noted that only one project has been proposed for Jefferson
County for 1983: renovation of the old VFW Hall for use as temporary
and/or emergency housing.
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Charles Barker, Director of County Community Services, stated that
the proposal is to construct housing units on the two upper floors of
the building and retain office and meeting space at the street level.
The housing units would vary in size, with some reserved for occupants
staying only six to seven days and some for residents who would be
allowed to stay up to six months. Some rent would be generated by
these units.
The Community Action Council has indicated a willingness to rent the
office space. In addition to increasing rental income on the building,
CAC will administer the grant through its Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Residents would be placed through the human services programs and
would include mental health patients returning after hospitalization,
transitioning back into the community, as well as alcoholism and drug
abuse clients who are in need of emergency and/or transitional housing
(conservatively estimated to be twelve per year); those applying to
the Salvation Army for emergency housing for a variety of reasons
(approximately twelve per year); people who are in need of subsidized
housing and are waiting for placement (the waiting list is consistently
around eighty); senior citizens who need emergency or transitional
housing; Domestic Violence Program clients needing transitional quarters.
Ella Sandvig, County Community Services Coordinator, commented that all
the human services programs would utilize these housing units.
Sheila Moir, Senior Information and Advocacy, reported that seniors
are often in need of this type of temporary housing.
Chairman Brown asked for comments in opposition to the proposal. No
one appeared to speak against.
Chairman Brown reflected that the building is not accessible to the
orthopedically handicapped who might need services from CAC. Mr.
Simpson stated that CAC is not mandated to have office space with
handicapped access, and would make arrangements to meet with handicapped
persons at another location.
Commissioner O'Meara asked whether an attendant would be on hand when
mental health clients were in residence. Mrs. Sandvig responded that
the possibility of a resident manager had been discussed, but that
mental health clients would not be placed at this location unless they
were capable of adequately caring for themselves without need of con-
stant supervision. For mental health clients, use of the facility
will primarily be transitional. However, she noted that all residents
would be overseen by the staff of the program through which they were
placed.
With no further comments forthcoming, Chairman Brown closed the hearing.
It was reported that the application must be submitted by October 1
and will be ready for the Board to sign the week of September 27, 1982.
The meeting was adjourned. By agreement of the Board, on
September 16, 1982 Commissioner O'Meara signed a letter to Pupil
Transportation, Office of Superintendant of Public Instruction trans-
mitting the County Engineer's response to letters received from that
office and from the Queets-Clearwater School District regarding winter
road conditions in the Queets-Clearwater area.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS:
Clerk re: Staff Time Increase: By motion of Commissioner O'Meara,
9/14/82 seconded y Commissioner Mercer and unanimously passed,
the Clerk was authorized to increase a part-time clerical
position to full-time.
Planning re: Bridgehaven Boat Ramp Access: Peter Friedman reported
9/13/82 that he will e to Lcing wit Bridgehaven people and
Public Works staff regarding the design of the access
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to the private road leading to the proposed boat ramp.
Seismic Survey: ARCO Exploration wants to do this survey
in the Strait of Juan De Fuca for oil and gas reserves.
The Department of Ecology has requested input from the
counties bordering the areas and the Department of
Fisheries before authorizing the survey. Peter Friedman
showed the Board, on a map, where the surveys will be
done and, following discussion, reported that he will
keep in touch with the DOE.
Public Hastings Avenue Road Grade: Gary Rowe reported that the
Works re: City Water --D-e-p-a-r-t-m-e-n--t--Fas-requested that the County
9/13/82 change the Hastings Avenue profile of the road grade so
that they don't have to lower their water lines to get
them out of the way. Additional material will be required
and the City Water Department agreed to pay for the cost.
It was determined that, since the job is contracted to
W.E. Seton and Son, no City/County agreement is necessary.
Mr. Rowe will write the change order to Seton, include
the stipulation that the City will pay for the cost of
extra material, and have it signed by the Water.Depart-
ment representative.
9/14/82 Applications to Open Right -of -Ways: Two applications
from Marvi'n-Yanke were reviewed. By motion of Commis-
sioner O'Meara, opening Ninth Avenue, separating Blocks
107 and 108, Irondale #4 was approved and opening of
the alley connecting Beattie Avenue and Ninth Avenue was
denied. Commissioner Mercer seconded. Unanimous.
SEPA Threshold Determination: The Final Declaration of
Road Construction Program
was approved and signed by Chairman Brown on the motion
by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer.
Treasurer re: Petition for Property Tax Refund: The petition by the
9/14/82 Ta oma Au(lubon Society or a refund of $8.18 due to their
exempt status was approved for payment by motion of Com-
missioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer.
Unanimous.
Petition for Property Tax Refund: Two petitions from
Pacitic Logging and Shipping were presented for signature.
These petitions were previously reviewed in July, 1982,
at which time it was determined that there was no basis
for a refund on parcel 000211410 and, in fact, $533.44
in taxes were due the County on that property and that
only $3,156.46 should be refunded on parcel 000221230.
Pacific Logging and Shipping was offered, and accepted,
this adjusted refund. Therefore, Commissioner O'Meara
made a motion for the Chairman to approve and sign the
petition for parcel 000221230 for a refund of $2,623.02
($3,156.46 less the $533.44 owed on the other parcel)
and to deny the refund for parcel 000211410. Commis-
sioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous.
APPROVED:
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