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Home My WebLink About09-29-09Board’s Official Business Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting September 29, 2009 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in attendance at the meeting: A citizen commented on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and the impact the Board’s decisions will have on shellfish growers; two citizens commented on the Courthouse break-in last Friday and expressed concerns that additional security measures need to be put in place and offered their professional services to assist the County in this effort; another citizen spoke about the local economy and the need for the Board to support and encourage new businesses through zoning and development regulations; a citizen questioned why the Board is considering a separation agreement that includes severance pay for the JeffCOM Director who recently resigned (Consent Agenda Item #17). CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved all the items on the Consent Agenda as submitted. 3 RESOLUTIONS: 1) Implementing the Statewide Salmon Recovery Strategies through the Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) Lead Entity; 2) Authorizing Submission of a 2009-2011 Washington State Historic County Courthouse Rehabilitation Grant Application for the Jefferson County Courthouse Historic Roof Structure Rehabilitation Project; and 3) Vacation of a Portion of Platted Patison Street, Joyce Murphy, Petitioner 16 AGREEMENTS: 1) Retaining Wall Anchor Installation and Testing Services for Oak Bay Road Repair Project with T-OZ Construction, Inc.; 2) Northwest Straits Project for Marine Resources Committee with Gabrielle LaRoche; 3) Trading Partner Electronic Data Interchange with DSHS; 4) School Nurse Corps Program with Olympic Educational Service District #114; 5) Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 17 Planning Unit Phase 4 Quilcene/Snow Watershed Implementation with Brisa Services; 6 & 7) Washington Wildlife Recreation Program Projects Conservation Easements on Brown Dairy (#6) and Finn River (#7) in Partnership with Jefferson Land Trust with Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office; 8) CSO - Based Family Planning Services with DSHS; 9) Foster Care Passport Program with DSHS; 10) Early Family Support Services with DSHS; 11) Early Intervention Program with DSHS; 12) Site Hazard Assessment with DOE; 13) Drug and Alcohol Prevention Training with DSHS; 14) Separation and General Release for JeffCOM Director Services with Donna Hamlin; 15) Jefferson County Target Zero Task Force Project with Washington State Traffic Safety Commission; and 16) Developmental Disabilities Program Project Search with Chimacum School District. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION: Lodging Tax Advisory Board Member Crystal Hudson representing the Inn at Port Hadlock 2 ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Miriam Villiard to serve an unexpired three year term expiring July 23, 2010 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee representing the Inn at Port Ludlow; and Phyllis Schultz to serve an unexpired four year term expiring April 13, 2013 on the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee Payment of Vouchers/Warrants: Dated September 21, 2009 Totaling $507,071.15 Payment of Payroll Warrants: Dated September 18, 2009 totaling $88,536.30 and totaling $15,365.22 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: Superior Court Clerk Ruth Gordon was present to discuss the recent Courthouse break-in and damage to her office. She explained that court documents are safely protected and preserved electronically so that they can be reproduced if paper copies are damaged or destroyed. Her primary concern is employee safety and the privacy of people who conduct business in Court. Courthouse security is minimal. Protocol needs to be established and security systems put in place. As suggested by Ruth Gordon, Commissioner Johnson volunteered to serve as a member of the Courthouse Safety Committee and attend monthly meetings and Commissioner Sullivan offered to talk with her staff about the incident. Commissioner Austin: - On Wednesday he will be attending a meeting in Forks on the transfer of the Hoh River Road to the Federal Government. Commissioner Johnson: - He is coordinating meetings with State representatives to get support for the Center for Historic Preservation at Fort Worden. Commissioner Sullivan: - Friday he will be attending the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Legislative Steering Committee. The group is preparing to lobby for regional transportation issues. - Clallam County Commissioners are willing to provide a letter of support for the transfer of the Hoh River Road to the Federal Government. County Administrator Philip Morley: - He will schedule meetings with Joe D’Amico and Bill Miller to discuss Courthouse security and coordinate efforts with Facilities staff, Elected Officials and other community members. - The JeffCOM Board of Directors have designated Sheriff Tony Hernandez as the interim JeffCOM director until a replacement is hired. - At the end of October the JeffCOM Board of Directors will hold a retreat on long-range strategic planning. - A separation agreement for officials at certain levels is standard practice for Risk Management purposes. PARKS and RECREATION DIVISION ADJUSTMENTS FOR 2009 and 2010: Public Works Director Frank Gifford and Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Tyler were present to update the Board on the Parks and Recreation Service Plan for 2009 and 2010. HOUSING ACTION PLAN - CITY AND COUNTY PROPERTIES INVENTORY RESOLUTION: The Board approved a Resolution establishing the Housing Action Plan Network affordable lands inventory. SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM DELIBERATIONS: The Board deliberated on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) with Department of Community Development staff. A representative from the Department of Ecology was also present. The Board will continue to deliberate on the SMP during a Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers.