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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-05Just a Reminder! Zenith Administrators will give a presentation on the insurance program for UFCW and Exempt Employees on Wednesday, March 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Superior Courtroom (Courthouse doors locked at 5:10 p.m.) Board’s Official Business Highlights from Monday's Commissioner Meeting March 8, 2005 PROCLAMATION: Representatives from the Brownies and Girl Scouts were present when the Chair read a document proclaiming March 6-12, 2005 as Girl Scout Week. LETTER OF SUPPORT: The Board approved a letter of support to be sent to the State Legislators regarding the current bills for historic preservation. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S BRIEFING: The County Administrator discussed the following: •The BOCC took action at an unscheduled meeting last week prior to the Planning Commission’s hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket place holders. The County Administrator asked if the Board wanted to reaffirm their action? They agreed that there was no need to restate the motion because it was done to clarify their intent as discussed in the February 28 meeting. •The Public Infrastructure Board met last week and unanimously reaffirmed the ordinance passed by the County Commissioners in December, 2004 establishing a policy designating that 50% of the PIF revenue go to the design and construction of the Tri Area Sewer System. •The top three possible sites for the Hood Canal Bridge graving yard are the Port of Everett, Mats Mats Quarry, and Tacoma. The County Administrator asked if the Board wants to take a position on why the Port of Port Townsend’s proposal wasn’t chosen? The Board agreed that they would like the Port Manager to give them a briefing next week about why the Port wasn’t chosen. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: this will be a bad year for wildfires because of the lack of rainfall and minimal snowpack in the mountains; why did negotiations between the City of Port Townsend and the County fall through regarding combined Building Department services?; the County needs a strong economic presence to keep the current quality of life and this can be done without destroying the rural character; concerns were expressed about an arrest, the Deputy’s testimony on a claim that resulted from it and m istreatment of inmates at the jail; the cost of the County’s insurance increasing because of lawsuits at the jail, and how several Officers treated a fellow Officer who sued the County; thank you for rearranging the agenda a few weeks ago in order for all citizens present to speak during the Public Comment period; and comments from several people about saving money by consolidating City and County services and reducing the number of Managers. CONSENT AGENDA: All of the items on the Consent Agenda were approved as presented. 6 AGREEMENTS: 1) Develop Computer Curriculum “Train the Trainers” with Reynolds Training and Consulting; 2) Amendment to Intergovernmental agreement to Provide School Nurse Corps Program for 2004-05 School Year with Olympic Educational Service District 114; 3) and 4) 2005 Vendor Supply of Asphalt Concrete for Various County Road Maintenance Projects with Ace Paving Co. Inc. and Lakeside Industries; 5) Administration of CDBG Funding to Provide Public Services in 2005 to Low- Moderate Income Persons within Jefferson and Clallam Counties with OlyCAP; and, 6) Administration of CDBG for Regional Microenterprise Development Funding for the Olympic Microloan Fund with Cascadia Revolving Fund CERTIFICATION: Annual and Engineer’s Certification of Fish Passage Barrier Removal Costs with State County Road Administration Board CONCURRENCE AND AUTHORIZATION: To Proceed with the Real Property Negotiation and Acquisition for Larry Scott Memorial Trail, Segment 3 Project ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Hal Beattie representing District #3 and Bill Miller representing District #1 to the Marine Resource Committee ADVISORY BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: Mr. Clair Candler Representing Recreation to the Marine Resource Committee LETTER OF SUPPORT: For the Washington W ildlife and Recreation Program to State Representatives Jim Buck, and Lynn Kessler and Senator Jim Hargrove LETTER OF PARTICIPATION: For Jefferson County Government Day to Blue Heron Middle School 8th Grade Students LETTER: The Chair signed a letter to the Mayor of Port Townsend asking that the City Manager and the County Administrator work together to compile a comprehensive listing of programs and services the City and County provide to each other and residents.