HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-14PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of
comments made by citizens in attendance at the meeting and
reflect their personal opinions:
A citizen stated: 1) The local schools and courthouse
need more security; and 2) More assistance needs to be
given to local homeless individuals;
Two citizens suggested a device such as a Sound Pressure
Level (SPL) device be used if the proposed Noise
Ordinance passes;
A citizen commented that he is pleased that Jefferson
County voter turnout was 70% and that the Board is
moving forward with 4 pieces of legislation;
A citizen thanked the Auditor and staff for handling this
year’s election; and
A citizen stated: 1) Having good candidates yields higher
voter turnout; 2) He sees no indication that homeless
individuals are living in the area of Kah Tai Park as a
previous commentator indicated;
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board unanimously approved the
items on the consent agenda as presented:
2 HEARING NOTICES: 1) Clean Water District Ordinance;
Hearing Scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2014 at 10:00
a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers; and 2) Noise Control
Ordinance; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2014
at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers
1 AGREEMENT: Supplement No. 1 re: Port Hadlock Wastewater
Facility Collection System Local Improvement District Support
Services; Tetra Tech, Inc.
Final Short Plat Alteration re: T.E.C Commercial Short Plat (U-
Haul); To Eliminate Interior Lot Lines from Four Lot
Subdivisions; SUB13-00008/MLA13-00094; AMERCO Real
Estate Company (U-Haul), Applicant
Advisory Board Resignation re: Climate Action Committee,
Michael Tweiten, Representative for Local 20/20
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated
November 5, 2014 Totaling $849,309.75
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
provided updates on the following items:
Chairman Austin
- Attended the Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC)
Achievement Awards with Commissioner Johnson last week.
- Will be attending a State Board of Health meeting and
discussing shellfish poisoning.
- Reminded everyone November 11, 2014 is Veterans Day.
Commissioner Johnson
- Displayed an original set of wooden clock hands used on the
Courthouse clock tower. The hands were replaced in 1976.
Commissioner Sullivan
- Attended a Future of Healthcare Forum at Fort Worden last
week.
- Attended a Conservation District annual meeting last week.
- Will be attending a regional Washington State Association of
Counties (WSAC) meeting this week.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 1) PRESENTATION: A highway
supporter proposed a section of Highway 19 be dedicated as
the North Olympic Peninsula Medal of Honor Memorial
Highway to honor members of the military and gave a
presentation to the Board; and 2) BRIEFING: The County
Administrator briefed the Board on a draft of Jefferson
County’s Animal Responsibility Code.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION TOPICS:
The Board discussed the following topics:
Participation in the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
Workers’ Compensation Retrospective Rating Program
Consideration of Possible Transfer of County-Owned
Dosewallips Floodplain to Washington State Parks
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND MOTION: The Board directed staff
to prepare a public hearing re: Proposed Zelatched Point No
Shoot Area on the South Coyle Peninsula, presenting the public
with the Original Petition and Alternative 1.
JEFFERSON COUNTY Veteran’s Assistance Program: 385-9122
Eligibility:
• Honorably discharged Veteran OR
Widow or dependent of an honorably discharged Veteran
• Washington State resident for at least one (1) year
• Jefferson County resident for at least six (6) months
• Meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Benefits:
• Vouchers for Food and/or Hygiene items
• Utilities (must have shut-off notice)
• Rent (must have eviction notice & contract)
• Vouchers for prescriptions …and more!
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting November 12, 2014