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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-10Board’s Official Business Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting May 25, 2010 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in attendance at the meeting: a citizen asked the Board to support the Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program; asked the Board to write a letter to the State Department of Natural Resources in support of the removal of creosote pilings from Port Ludlow Bay; three (3) citizens commented on timelines and vesting issues regarding recently adopted legislation as it relates to regulations outlined in the Jefferson County Code; a citizen stated that the 150' setback proposed in the Shoreline Master Program is not supported by science and will devalue shoreline property by preventing individuals from being able to build; a citizen believes that the Quilcene Community Center and closed park facilities in Quilcene could be used to stimulate the local economy; a citizen feels that the public records request he submitted should not take 30 to 60 days to fulfill and he stated that if necessary, he will seek redress from the Court; a citizen commented on the national and local declining economic situation; a citizen expressed his frustration with dealing with the County and with the lack of justice in court rulings, and stated that the Board needs to solve the economic problem by supporting existing businesses. CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved the consent agenda items as submitted: HEARING NOTICE: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Only Grant Application; Hearing Scheduled for June 7, 2010 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers CALL FOR BIDS: Larry Scott Memorial Trail, Project No. CR1069; Bids Accepted Until 9:45 a.m. and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2010 in the Commissioners Chambers AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for Parent to Parent Program, People First and Community Information/Education Services with ARC of Jefferson and Kitsap Counties Letter of Support: To Washington State University Extension Office of Farmland Preservation Regarding Farmland Preservation Strategic Planning Technical Assistance Grant Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants: Dated May 17, 2010 Totaling $588,304.04 Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants: Dated May 20, 2010 totaling $90,546.49 and totaling $16,441.23 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator reported as follows: Commissioner Austin: - An environmental health subcommittee meeting of the State Board of Health will be held this week to discuss water rules. - The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has expressed interest in being included in the interlocal agreement of the Regional Support Network (RSN). The Hoh Tribe is agreeable to Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s participation and Commissioners from the other participating counties are also in favor of it and see it as bringing some strength to the RSN. Commissioner Johnson: - Discussed the success of the Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program which provides low interest loans to residents in need of septic system repair or replacement to reduce the nitrogen input into Hood Canal. JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: The Board approved an agreement between the City of Port Townsend and the Port of Port Townsend to develop a shared economic development strategy and plan. JOINT GROWTH MANAGEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: A resolution was approved by the Board to add a representative of the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) as a voting member to the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON NEW MOORING BUOYS IN MYSTERY BAY: The Board approved an ordinance enacting a moratorium on the permitting of mooring buoys in Mystery Bay for an additional six (6) months. MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION #MLA 10-110: DCD staff was directed by the Board to schedule a meeting with the property owner, designer, project planner, DCD Administrator and representatives from Environmental Health and the building department to seek a resolution to the application. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT: Sally Shumaker was appointed to serve a three (3) year term on the Board of Equalization and staff was directed by the Board to advertise for the remaining vacancy. TWO (2) LETTERS OF SUPPORT: 1) Letter to the Washington State Department of Revenue in support of the removal of creosote pilings from Port Ludlow Bay; and 2) Letter to Shorebank Enterprises in support of the Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program. QUARTERLY MEETING: The Board met with Elected Officials and Department Heads to discuss updating the County’s Strategic Plan and other County business. WORKSHOP: The Board held a workshop with representatives of the Jefferson Equestrian Association to discuss the proposed equestrian events center agreement.