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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM122082IJE'FFERSON",,C-O:UNTY�,i''CO�MM District No. I Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. 3 Commissioner A.M. O'Meara, Member B.C. Brown, Chairman Carroll M. Mercer, Member Clerk of the Board: Jerdine C. Bragg Engineer: Milt Sanstrom, P.E. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ED IMAM ------------------------------------------------------------------ Week of December 20, 1982 The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Brown. Commissioners Mercer and O'Meara were present. Bid Opening; Petroleum Products for 1983: At the appointed time, the o owing bids were opened and read into the minutes: Harper Oil, $483,336.40; Thomas Oil $473,903.87; Chevron USA, $481,620.00; Wes' Wholesale Distributing, $12,109.60 (West End only). Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion by Commissioner O'Meara for the Engineer to evaluate the bids and make a recommendation as to which are most advantageous to the County. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign the minutes or the week of December 13, 1982. Commissioner O'Meara seconded. Unanimous. Declaration of State of Emergency, Upper Hoh River Area: On the motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, Chairman Brown signed a letter to the Department of Emergency Services stating the emergency and requesting assistance. Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund Application: Herschel Atkinson presented an application by Jesse A. Curtina—aT—efor $150.00, which was approved for payment on the motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. Hearing; Amendments to Health Department Ordinances: Chair- man Brown opened the hearing, and any Durant, Environm_e_nt_aT_Health, reviewed the background leading to this proposed amendment. A six- month expiration date on on-site sewage disposal permits was part of the Health Department Rules and Regulations ordinance until 1976, at which time it was inadvertently omitted from the new ordinance which adopted State Board of Health regulations. Mr. Durant went on to say that the proposed one-year expiration, with a possible one-year renewal, is an effort to be sure that septic systems are installed in accordance with regulations and site conditions at the time of installation. The addition of an expiration date would amend Ordinance No. 2-77, while the fee for permit renewal would be an amendment to Ordinance No. 6-82. Eight individuals attended the hearing, as well as the Health Depart- ment Administrator, the Prosecuting Attorney and the Planning Director. Chairman Brown invited comment from the floor, and several people stated opposition to the proposed amendments, making the following points: I)There are enough regulations, and citizens should not be burdened by an additional regulation. 2)People who purchase property, intending to build in the future, on the basis that a permit has been issued should not have to worry about the possibility that the permit will not be good when they are ready to build. 3)In some situations, due to circumstances beyond the control of the permitee, a septic system is not installed within one year, and it is unfair to charge a renewal fee. 4)In the case of owner/builders, the construction pro- ject often spans considerably more than two years, with the septic system being installed toward the end of construction. Yet, an on- site sewage disposal permit is required in order to obtain a building permit. Minutes, Week of December 20, 1982 Page 2 There was lengthy discussion of the problems with septic systems in general in Jefferson County. Much of the discussion focused on site conditions and changes in site conditions. There was some discussion of limitations mandated by the State. Commissioner O'Meara moved to close the hearing and give further con- sideration to the amendments based on testimony from the hearing. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Contract #1004 -BGG -33124(4); DSHS: Chairman Brown signed this contract tor mental health and involuntary treatment administra- tion funds through June 30, 1983 on the motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. Disbursement of Federal Forest Reserve Monies: Commissioner Mercer made the motion, seconded by Commissioner UMeara, to sign res- olution No. 158-82 disbursing the final monies received for calendar year 1982. monies were less than the 25 percent anticipated. Unanimous. Budget Transfer; Auditor: Resolution No. 159-82 was approved and signed, authorizing a'$200.00 transfer,—TT-owing a motion by Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara and unanimously passed. Liquor License Application; Coyle Country Store: Commis- sioner O'Meara seconded ommissioner Mercer's motion to approve this application. Unanimous. Proclamation of Emergency Flood Damage, Upper Hoh River Area: Resolution No. 160-82, activating the County Disaster Preparedness Plan and granting emergency powers, was approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. The meeting was recessed until Tuesday, December 21, 1982, at which time all members were present. Glen Cove Water System: Dick Kint, PUD, reported on an engineer's study regarding this proposed water system. He presented the findings regarding two alternatives for water sources for this area. Job Training Partnership Act: Gay Dubigk and Ian Munce, Chairman, Local Employment and Training Advisory Council, Skagit -San Juan area, representing the Skagit County Commissioners, met with the Board regarding a partnership for local training programs. Mr. Munce explained that a population of 200,000 in the training area would give much greater local control and direction of monies provided for such a program than would a program designed for a smaller population area. Their proposal is to combine Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan and Jefferson counties into one program. On January 12, 1982, a meeting is scheduled with representatives of these counties to draft proposed guidelines, goals, etc. for such a program. Commissioner O'Meara stated that a proposal has been made to combine Jefferson County with Clallam and Kitsap Counties for a job training program, and the Board indicated that they will investigate further to determine what option is most beneficial to Jefferson County. There was further discussion about the organization of a partnership and other aspects of the pro- gram. Agreement, Public Defender: On the motion by Commissioner Mercer, seconded y UommissionerMeara and unanimously passed, the agreement with Christopher 0. Shea for Public Defender services for the year 1983 was signed. The meeting was recessed. On Wednesday, December 22, 1982, Commissioners Brown and Mercer were present when the Admiralty Audubon Society donated the first lots for the Protection Island Refuge to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department. L� �� X840 Minutes, Week of December 20, 1982 Page 3 session. There was no business with County Departments during this APPROVED: B.G. Brown, Chairman A.M. O'Mtiara, Member Carroll M. Mercer, Member ATTEST: �Xx-dine C. Bra g-IC1 of the Board 2,841