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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-09Board’s Official Business Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting November 10, 2009 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: A citizen stated that he believes County staff time would be better spent developing a noise ordinance rather than creating an ordinance to place a moratorium on adult businesses; a citizen commented on the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area and urged the Board to find an interim process that allows for the initiation of businesses prior to having a sewer system in place; a citizen reviewed the efforts of a local property rights group to obtain information on citizen’s experience with the County’s permitting process; another citizen commented on the right to free speech and expressed his concern that the County needs to support local businesses; a citizen commented on the economy in Jefferson County and the need for a more comprehensive economic development plan; a citizen expressed his concern about the possible re-introduction of wolves to our area; a citizen stated that he believes the Board is trying to regulate the content of what is being said during the “Public Comment Period” which is unconstitutional; another citizen stated that he feels there is a lack of communication between citizens and the Board. CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved all the items on the Consent Agenda as submitted. 3 RESOLUTIONS: 1) Hearing Notice; Proposed 2009 Supplemental Budget Appropriations/Extensions for Jefferson County Superior Court; 2) Closure of Two (2) County Roads, Lake Leland Park Road and Chimacum Park Road; and 3) Oak Bay Culvert Replacement Project No. CR1843, Jefferson County Public Works 6 AGREEMENTS: 1 & 2) Dispensing Antiviral Medications with Safeway Corporation Pharmacy and with Don’s Pharmacy; 3) Internet Vehicle/Vessel Information Processing System (IVIPS) with Washington State Department of Licensing; 4) Construction of Transfer Station Water Main Extension with Bernt Ericsen Excavation, Inc.; 5) Information Technology Professional Services with Vineyard IT Solutions, LLC; and 6) Municipal Court and Jail Regional Services with the City of Port Townsend MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Project SEARCH Transition Program with Jefferson Healthcare, Chimacum School District, Port Townsend School District and Concerned Citizens Payment of Vouchers/Warrants: Dated October 30, 2009 Totaling $35.00 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Austin: - A group supported by the Puget Sound Partnership is working to coordinate regional funding proposals relating to water quality projects. - Due to the chronic problem with the lack of vaccines, the State Board of Health will be urging the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to improve their future planning for vaccination availability and distribution. Commissioner Sullivan: - Discussed the conservation efforts of the Salmon Enhancement Group and stated that $12 million comes back into the community which provides work for many local contractors. Commissioner Johnson: - On Friday he will be attending a conference in Spokane which will focus on the U.S. Census population count in rural areas. County Administrator Philip Morley: - Reported that the joint meeting held last week with the City of Port Townsend focused on the need to coordinate efforts in the following areas: updating the Comprehensive Plan by 2011; economic development; and infrastructure. MORATORIUM ON ADULT BUSINESSES: The Board adopted an ordinance enacting a moratorium against the issuance of permits or approvals pertaining to adult businesses. A hearing notice was also approved setting a hearing on the ordinance for Monday, December 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES AGREEMENT: The Board approved an agreement amendment with Jefferson Associated Council to extended the services for public defense through 2010. PORT HADLOCK UGA WASTEWATER FACILITY EQUIPMENT BIDS: The Board concurred that the lowest bid was received from Enviroquip and an agreement will be negotiated by DCD staff. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS FOR PORT HADLOCK URBAN GROWTH AREA COMPLIANCE HEARING: After holding a public hearing and taking testimony the Board approved an ordinance amending the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code for the Proposed Irondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area, MLA09-00295.