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Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting December 3, 2012
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a
summary of comments made by citizens in
attendance at the meeting and reflect their
personal opinions:
•A citizen reported on holiday celebration events
in Quilcene and fund raising efforts for
Worthington Park;
•A citizen complimented the improvement efforts
of Department of Community Development
(DCD) Director Carl Smith and his staff;
•A citizen discussed the programs provided by
the local YMCA and urged the Commissioners
to include funding for the YMCA in the County’s
2013 budget;
•A citizen commented on the great service he
received from staff at DCD;
•A citizen praised the Quilcene residents for
their efforts to improve their community and
commented on the Republican party and the
rate of prescription overdoses; and
•A citizen commented on the recent disruption in
telephone cable service due to a line being cut.
Concern was expressed about the lack of news
about the situation and the inability to reach
E911 and the lack of backup service for E911.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board unanimously
approved all of the items on the Consent Agenda
as presented:
4 RESOLUTIONS: 1) Closing County
Administrative Offices at Noon on Christmas Eve;
2) Hearing Notice for Proposed Supplemental
Budget Appropriations/Extensions for Various
County Funds; 3) Declaring the Results of the
Election of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation
District No. 2; 4) Updating the Official County Road
Log: Jacobsen Drive, Graceland Way, Goldenview
Drive, Kingfisher Place and Sweet Home Road
AGREEMENT: To assist with clarification of Iron
Mountain Quarry Permit Conditions; Shockey
Planning Group
Advisory Board Resignation: Jefferson County
Conservation Futures Committee; Fred Weinmann
Payment of Jefferson County
Vouchers/Warrants: Dated November 26, 2012
Totaling $219,621.73
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION:
Chairman Austin attended a Peninsula Regional
Support Network meeting last week and he will be
participating as an instructor for the Washington
State Association of Counties (WSAC) training for
new Commissioners.
Commissioner Sullivan went to Olympia last week to
discuss transportation issues with legislators. He
reported: Senator Hargrove will be the Chair of the
Ways and Means Committee; Washington State
Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary
David Moseley will be coming to talk at a future
meeting of the Jefferson County Chamber of
Commerce; and Jeff Crump was recently appointed
as the new Director for Olympic Community Action
(OlyCAP) Programs.
Commissioner Johnson discussed a report on the
potential dangers of fish farms and net pens in
relation to disease among salmon. He noted that
Mason County wants to be removed from the Hood
Canal Coordinating Council, but is being asked to
reconsider.
County Administrator Morley reported that the
homeless shelter is now open for the winter season.
The County contributes to funding for the homeless
shelter through OlyCAP. He also noted that Public
Works staff will attend the County Administrator’s
Briefing Session with the Board to discuss
legislative proposals on transportation funding.
HEARING re: Jefferson County 2013 Budget: The
Board heard public testimony on the proposed
budget for 2013. Discussion and possible adoption
of the budget is scheduled for December 10, 2012.
HEARING re: Proposed Ordinance Adopting and
Implementing the 2009 Versions of the
International Building Code Pursuant to the
Rules of the Washington State Building Code:
After hearing public testimony, the Board approved
Ordinance No. 12-1203-12 Adopting and
Implementing the 2009 Versions of the International
Building Code Pursuant to the Rules of the
Washington State Building Code.
Fire District #2 Commissioner Interviews: After
interviewing Quilcene residents Debbie Randall and
Gary Phillips who expressed interest in serving as a
Commissioner for Fire District No. 2, the Board
appointed Gary Phillips to the position.