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Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting October 20, 2009
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following
comments were made by citizens in attendance at
the meeting: A citizen requested to submit additional
documentation to be considered by the County and
made part of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP)
hearing record because it relates to new science,
specifically, a new scientific report that was issued
last week on evidence of near zero habitat harm from
near shore development which shows there is no
relationship between human installed stressors and
habitat factors; a citizen stated that he feels it is the
responsibility of the Board to manage economic
development in Jefferson County’s and he
questioned what actions are being taken to improve
the economy; another citizen reported on national
and local weather forecasts, and that he expects
1033 will pass leaving Jefferson County with an
economic disaster; a citizen commented on budget
consulting services and that he feels nothing has
been done by Jefferson County to promote open
government or comply with the Public Records Act; a
citizen presented the Board with copies of the U.S.
Constitution to review in light of the SMP and
commented on what he believes are qualifying
characteristics for County Commissioners; a citizen
commented on courthouse security and clarified that
he is not video taping the Commissioners’ meetings
on behalf of his company; a citizen expressed his
opinion about the non-disclosure of documents and
how he feels Jefferson County continues its facade
of open government; a citizen expressed the need
for sanican facilities to be located near the Quilcene
River.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved all the
items on the Consent Agenda as submitted.
2 RESOLUTIONS: 1) Notice of Pubic Hearing for
2009 3 Quarter Supplemental Budgetrd
Extensions/Appropriations for various County
Depatments on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10:00
a.m.; and 2) Vacation of a Portion of Platted Olele
Place Road Petitioned by Eric & Andrea Harrier,
Michael Brasfield and Laura Eickhoff
3 AGREEMENTS: 1) Employment for Individuals
with Developmental Disabilities with Concerned
Citizens of Forks; 2) Developmental Disabilities
Program Project SEARCH with Concerned Citizens
of Forks; and 3) Purchasing Agreement for the
Acquisition of Goods and Services with the City of
Tacoma
Payment of Vouchers/Warrants: Dated October 9,
2009 Totaling $3,182.45; Dated October 12, 2009
Totaling $748,919.93; and Dated October 15, 2209
Totaling $1,335.84
Payment of Payroll Warrants: Dated October 15,
2009 Totaling $113,445.71
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION:
Commissioner Sullivan:
- A Jefferson Transit bus driver was assaulted last
night at the Park and Ride facility, but, is reported to
be doing fine. The attacker is in police custody.
- The Tri Area Sewer Project is very important for the
economy and will stimulate revenue.
Commissioner Austin:
- State and Local Board’s of Health are sending a
message that it is important to get flu and Swine Flu
vaccinations. It is also important to sneeze into your
arm rather than your hand and to wash your hands to
prevent the spread of germs.
Commissioner Johnson:
- Commented that Chimacum Creek and “Jimmy
Come Lately” Creek are showing good salmon
returns.
- An agency has expressed interest in the Affordable
Housing Project and is sending a representative here
in November to meet with the Housing Action Plan
Network.
County Administrator Philip Morley:
- He will check with legal counsel on whether the
County can accept additional documentation to be
made part of the SMP Hearing record.
- Jefferson County has an economic development
plan adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan and
he is working with Team Jefferson on broadening its
support with private businesses and other public
agencies.
BRIEFING ON SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
(SMP) COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE: Department of
Community Development staff updated the Board on
their progress with making the Board’s requested
changes to the SMP. The changes will be completed
by Thursday, October 22, 2009 for further review and
discussion. A copy of the revised draft SMP will also
be posted on the County’s website. Additionally,
staff will draft a letter for the Board’s approval to be
sent to the State DOE asking for an extension of the
October 30 deadline. th