HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-15PUBLIC 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) His neighbor’s barking dog issue has
temporarily ceased; and 2) He has safety concerns re: The
Jefferson County Sportsmen’s Club nearby and stated they are
not abiding by posted shooting hours;
• A citizen stated: 1) It took him almost a decade to get a
nuisance noise ordinance passed; and 2) He urged the County
to get a Fireworks Ordinance passed before the end of the year;
• A citizen stated: 1) He is impressed by the County Officials,
Sheriff, Law Enforcement Officers, County Prosecutor, Police
Chief and Board of County Commissioners as he has never
heard of them taking bribes. They are known for their honesty;
and 2) “Reaganomics” is working, in 1982 there were only 13
billionaires in the United States, now there are 565;
• Two (2) citizens urged the Board to make the connection
between the Larry Scott Trail and the Olympic Discovery Trail a
higher priority; and
• Two (2) citizens seconded the comment re: approval of a
Fireworks Ordinance.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board unanimously approved the items
on the consent agenda as presented:
3 AGREEMENTS: 1) Eligibility Examinations for Entry and
Lateral Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Officer; Public Safety
Testing; 2) Road Maintenance Services; Washington State
Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW); and 3) Permanent
Repair, Quinault S. Shore Road, M.P. 1.14 and M.P. 1.28,
County Project No. CR18481, Federal Aid Project No. ER-
1002(010); Johnston Land Surveying
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
October 12, 2015 Totaling $647,493.12 and Dated October 13,
2015 Totaling $3,065.71
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their meeting schedules.
PROCLAMATION: The Commissioners read and approved a
Proclamation In Support of the “Stepping Up Initiative to
Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illness in Jails”
program. Sheriff Dave Stanko, Undersheriff Joe Nole and
Jefferson Mental Health Director Adam Marquis each spoke
about the importance of agency collaboration to better handle
mentally ill individuals facing incarceration.
PROCLAMATION: The Commissioners read and approved a
Proclamation Declaring October as Disability Employment
Month. The Commissioners handed out certificates to local
businesses who employ persons with disabilities.
PRESENTATION: Association of Washington Cities Retro
Program Manager Brian Bishop presented 6 Jefferson County
employees with a plaque for completing their sponsored Safety
Academy. As a result of completing this training, Jefferson
County will receive a 15% discount on the County’s Worker’s
Compensation Retro Pool Fee.
DISCUSSION: The Board met with two bicycle enthusiasts who
are requesting that the County connect the Olympic Discovery
Trail with the Larry Scott Trail.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed the
following topics: Calendar Coordination, Miscellaneous Items
and Future Agenda Items.
BRIEFING: The Board finished reviewing the written public
comments re: Proposed Animal Responsibility Code. Staff will
bring a revised draft ordinance to the Board for consideration
at a later date, or give a recommendation to schedule a follow-
up Public Hearing on the issue, if required.
LETTER: The Board approved sending a letter to Steve Brunette
in support of the Blue Ribbon Banner program which honors
local military heroes. The Board approved giving permission to
use “Jefferson County” in the title of each banner. The banners
will be placed along State Routes 19 and 20.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting October 20, 2015
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