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Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting May 3, 2010
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following
comments were made by citizens in attendance at
the meeting: a citizen stated that he called his
insurance agent on an issue in the Shoreline Master
Program (SMP) which will make many lots non-
conforming and was told that people will need to
purchase “Homeowner’s Building and Ordinance”
coverage to protect their property; a citizen stated
that he also called his insurance agent on the same
issue and was told that insurance companies will
insure properties which are considered non-
conforming; a citizen stated that the SMP and its
associated buffers have a negative affect on
waterfront property values which has been evidenced
by the lack of sales; a citizen stated that the non-
conforming status that is going to be overlaid on
properties is a contentious issue and he suggested
making the buffer setbacks 50' as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved the items
on the Consent Agenda as submitted:
HEARING NOTICE: 2010 Update to the Jefferson
County Non-Motorized Transportation and
Recreational Trails Plan; Hearing Scheduled for
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Commissioners Chambers
RESOLUTION NO. 13-10: Authorizing Submission of
a 2011 t 2013 Washington State Heritage Capital
Projects Fund Grant Application; Courthouse Historic
Roof Stabilization Project
3 AGREEMENTS: 1) Water Resource Inventory
Area (WRIA) 17 Planning Unit with Washington State
University (WSU) Extension Office; 2) 2007-2011
Consolidated Contract with Washington State
Department of Health; and 3) Long-Term Payable
Substance Abuse and Developmental Disabilities
Programs with the Washington State Department of
Social and Health Services
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants:
Dated April 23, 2010 totaling $9,292.00 and dated
April 26,2010 totaling $319,312.57; and dated April
27, 2010 totaling $8,398.45
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The
Commissioners and County Administrator reported as
follows:
Commissioner Austin:
- A committee with approximately 20 members has
recently been established to evaluate how to improve
and increase access to higher education in the
County.
- He will be attending a State Parks Board meeting
this week which will focus on the boundaries of the
Dosewallips State Park along with some discussion of
the Brinnon sewer system.
- He called his insurance agent to inquire about
insurance coverage for non-conforming property and
was told that there would more of an issue with a
business than a residential property. Property being
“Grandfathered” protects the right of an individual to
insure their property.
Commissioner Johnson:
- Noted that the Board agreed to try to change the
term from “Non-conforming” to “Legally Allowable
Non-conforming.
- He will be attending a RAC meeting this week where
Secure Rural Schools funding will be discussed.
- He spoke with the Vice-President of the Port
Townsend Paper Corporation about getting help with
fixing the roof on Memorial Field.
County Administrator Morley:
- The next Community Input Workshop is scheduled
for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the
Brinnon Community Center.
- The role of WSU in all Jefferson County
communities is critical to our quality of life.
- The City, County and Port are continuing to work
together on a shared economic development stategy
and workplan.
- The agreement with the Jefferson Equestrian
Association is nearing completion. An update will be
made to the Board next week.
- He is continuing to look at options for video
recording the Commissioners’ meetings and placing
them online for public review.
- He attended a meeting with staff from the City, and
the Port, and community members regarding short
and long term plans for Memorial Field.