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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM101182N�,BONRDW�!QF aEFVEPS,: N!�VT­QVNZVIr`,CQ District No. 1 Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. 3 Commissioner Clerk of the Board: Engineer: Week of October 11, 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. New Port Townsend Newspaper: Walter Bowart introduced him- self and reported that the first issue of the Port Townsend Daily News_ will be published tomorrow. Mr. Bowart is the editor and owner. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Mercer seconded Commis- sioner O'Meara's motion to approve and sign the minutes for the week of October 4, 1982. Unanimous. Budge-, transfer; Sheriff's Department: Transfer of 82,000 was authorize d with the approval and signing o Resolution No. 123-82 on the motion by Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner 07—Yeara. Unanimous. Budget Transfer; Planning Department: Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign Resolution No. authorizing transfer of $350. Commissioner Mercer seconded anairmanBrown made it unanimous. Hearing; Budget Appropriation: Chairman Brown opened the hearing regarding tunding or repayment of grant monies advanced by the Environmental Protection Agency. No one appeared to speak for or against the appropriation. Therefore, the hearing was closed and Commissioner Mercer made a motion to approve and sign Resolution No. 122-82 authorizing establishment of a budget and appropriation of T6—,407Z� plus $34.56 interest for payment to the EPA as reimbursement for funds advanced under Construction Grant #C-530821-01 (ENCON) for consulting engineering fees which were later determined to be ineligible. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Hearing; Health Department Fee Schedule Ordinance: Randy Durant, District Sanitarian, was present when Chai=5�n —Brown opened this hearing. However, no one appeared to question or speak against the proposed ordinance, and the hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 6-82 (amending Ordinance No. 1-82) was unanimously approved and signed 1o1Towing the motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Resignation/Appointment to Cemetary District #1 Board: Com- missioner Mercer made a motion to accept the resignation of Joy-Ee Rauch and, on the recommendation of the Cemetary District Board, appoint George Dunham to the Cemetary District #1 Board. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Septic Permits and Subdivision Exemption on Marrowstone: Eight individuais met with the Board to express concern about permits granted for the installation of three mobile homes on the Paddock property north of Meade Road. David Goldsmith, Planning Director, and Randy Durant, District Sanitarian, also attended. Rachel Nathanson, Planner, explained that this 12.5 acres has been surveyed into 8 parcels, 2310 Minutes, Week of October 11, 1982 Page 2 3 of which have been segregated. Parcels 5 and 6 have received septic permits and have mobile homes on the property. Parcel 2 has been approved for a septic permit and there is a possibility of an appli- cation being submitted for a septic permit on parcel 1. In response to Chairman Brown's question, Ms. Nathanson stated that the 3 parcels which.have been segregated were exempt from the subdivision ordinance requirements because ownership was staying in the family, and owner- ship of one lot was transferred to the church next door and was also exempt. The exemption and segregation were legal. Ms. Nathanson said she is not certain whether Mr. Paddock intends to segregate the other parcels, but in order to do so, approved Health Department permits would be required, and parcels 3, 7 and 8 have been denied permits. Mr. Durant confirmed the information presented by Ms. Nathanson regarding septic permits. Paul Werschkull, adjacent property owner, stated his concern that additional residences on this property will exacerbate the drainage problem. Water drains from the Paddock property onto his property now. He also questioned whether a permit has been obtained for a community well, which it appears these residences are using. Mr. Durant confirmed for Chairman Brown that four septic sites have been found acceptable on the property, with a potential for a fifth site. He also noted that permits for parcels 2, 5 and 6 were issued 'on the basis that single family wells were proposed, and that no plans for community well have been submitted. Jeanne Bean questioned the contradiction between the exemption which permits--one-acre building -sites and the Community Development Plan which stipulates two -acre building sites. Mr. Goldsmith explained thattheordinance requires review of property divisions against the Comprehensive Plan and/or applicable community development plans for non-exempt subdivisions.- Prope-rty-divided--among family -members -is exempt and not subject to Comprehensive Plan/Community Development Plan review and compliance. There was general discussion of the subdivision ordinance, Health Department requirements, Comprehensive and Community Development Plans, and well requirements. It was reiterated that the exemption is valid under the current ordinance and that the septic permits are legal. Procedures for changing the ordinance were discussed. New Jail Facility Funding and Construction Plans: Architect Dave Johnston and SherittLee Smith met with the Board tor discussion and review of letters from the State Jail Commission and the Depart- ment of Emergency Services. The letter from the Department of Emergency Services gave assurance of funding as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Therefore, Commissioner Mercer moved to approve finalization of the jail plans as prepared to the emergency operation center standards. Commissioner O'Meara seconded. Unanimous. The letter from the State Jail Commission denying a request to pre- bid special jail hardware led to discussion of when the bid call should be issued for the entire project. It was pointed out that, although the request was denied, the final paragraph of the letter actually states that the Jail Commission cannot prevent pre -bidding of the hardware. The Board asked for letters from the Project Manager, Ralph Hall, and the architect stating the advantages to the County of issuing a bid call for hardware at this time. It is estimated that plans for the entire project will be ready for bid in approximately three weeks. The Meeting was recessed, and reconvened on Tuesday, October 12, 1982, with all members present. Animal Control: Police Chief Bob Hinton and Brent Shirley, representing the City, and Sheriff Lee Smith discussed animal control in the County. The proposal is for the City to assume responsibility for expanded animal control services in the County. An estimate of iiinutes, Week of October 11, 1982 Page 3 the additional cost to the City for County animal control was presented. A proposed agreement between the City and the County addressed services and personnel to be provided, ordinances which the County would have to enact regarding animal control, and the proposal that the County provide Sheriff's Office communications and dispatch services (as cur- rently provided by contract and paid for by the City) free of charge in exchange for the City providing animal control services in the County. The Board felt this was generally a good proposal and would meet the needs of the County. It was agreed that, until the first year of this plan has been completed, it is not possible to know what the actual demand and costs will be. The Board will discuss the pro- posed agreement with the Prosecuting Attorney and report back to the City. Appointment to Rural Library District Board: In response to a recommendation by the Library Board of Trustees, Commissioner Mercer moved to appoint Jean Phillips to complete the unexpired term of Warren Shaul, who resigned. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. The term will expire March 31, 1987. Public Transportation Feasibility Study Budget Establishment: Resolution No. 125-82, establishing this b"ua-get to repay tunds,advanc_eH by the Departme-n-t--o--f--Transportation, was approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer and unanimously approved. This resolution amends Resolution No. 121-82 and was necessary to amend the instructions in the order. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: SEPA Threshold Determination: Pete Friedman reported 10/11/82 that the Bridgehavers T-ommunity Club has agreed to con- struct the access to this proposed boat launch ramp to Public Works standards. Following a brief review, Com- missioner Mercer moved for the Chairman to sign the Final Declaration of Non -Significance. Commissioner O'Meara seconded. Unanimous. SEPA Threshold Determination: SMSDP #19-82 application by Coast Oyster Co. was reviewed by Mr. Friedman, including the checklist. Commissioner O'Meara made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, for the Chair- man to sign the Proposed Declaration of Non -Significance. Unanimous. Economic Development Council: Dave Goldsmith gave the history of the tormati--o-n --- o -f --this Council, as well as the goals and proposed approaches for achieving growth of the County economic base. Following discussion, there was unanimous support for Commissioner Mercer's motion for the Chairman to sign a letter to the Port of Port Townsend Commissioners encouraging their continued support of the Council in both principle and substance. Mr. Goldsmith also stated that the County will be approached for funding for the start-up phase of the EDC. Public Bid Call: Commissioner O'Meara seconded Commissioner Works re: Mercer's motion to approve and sign the bid call for a 10/11/82 pre-engineered, prefabricated steel building for recycling at the landfill. Unanimous. Bids will be opened on November 2, 1982 at 10:30 a.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: .ee�aine u. bragg Clerk of the Boar��_,� B.G. BrownT-CHa-irman A.M. Cr'Medra,-M6mber arroii ivi. iviercer, memoer U 312