HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-15PUBLIC 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) Minutes need to be posted online; 2) His
neighbor now has two dogs; and 3) He has complaints re: the
Sportsmen’s Club and a no trespass admonishment he received;
• A citizen stated: 1) The Noxious Weed Program should set aside
10% to reimburse farmers for their weed-fighting efforts; and
2) We should all be thankful and proud of our County Auditor’s
Office for being honest and the best in the state;
• A citizen: 1) Thanked the Auditor’s Office and staff for their
work; and 2) Stated that the Jefferson County Democrats
passed a resolution re: The Marbled Murrelet and is also
seeking County Commissioner support;
• A citizen stated he is in favor of funding the connection
between the Olympic Discovery Trail and the Larry Scott Trail on
the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP);
• A citizen stated Port of Port Townsend should focus on
operational costs during budget time and think ahead re:
economic development in the event of a natural disaster;
• A citizen urged the Board to move forward with an ordinance
re: Fireworks and fire lanterns;
• A citizen: 1) Asked if there is a new Sportsmen’s Club
Agreement and if they have the authority to ban an individual
from public property; and 2) Suggested waiting on the
placement of a Jefferson Transit sign in light of a recent
Supreme Court case; and 3) Noted that the Department of
Community Development (DCD) request to increase fees does
not reflect inflation rates;
• Two (2) citizens voiced enthusiasm for upcoming work on the
Comprehensive Plan process. One citizen stated that a
subcommittee will need more support of DCD, and they
anticipate the need for more funding; and
• A citizen stated: 1) A Fireworks Ordinance needs to be passed;
2) Signage to direct drivers to use signals at the roundabouts
would be beneficial; and 3) Educational programs for youth,
which are funded by I-502 sales, should not be diverted.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board unanimously approved the items
on the consent agenda as presented:
HEARING NOTICE re: Setting 2016 Ad Valorem Tax Levies;
Hearing Scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2015 at 10:00
a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers
RESOLUTION NO. 39-15 re: Establishment of a Veterans
Advisory Board
6 AGREEMENTS: 1) Sublease of Meeting/Office Space; Finnriver
North, LLC; 2) Community Access Services; Skookum Contract
Services; 3) Group Supported Employment; Skookum Contract
Services; 4) Acquisition Services for the Duckabush River
Floodplain; Gregory Property (Parcel #502 171 005, #502 171
006, and #502 172 005); Jefferson Land Trust; 5) Upper Hoh
M.P. 3.338 Culvert Replacement, Project No. CR18960, Federal
Aid Project No. PLH-A 160(001); Jefferson County Public Works;
Rognlins, Inc.; and 6) Dowans Creek Road Realignment, County
Project No. CR1799-3, FEMA 1734-DR-WA, Grant No. E08-796;
Bruch & Bruch Construction, Inc.
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
October 16, 2015 Totaling $505,967.22
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their meeting schedules.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed
Calendar Coordination, Miscellaneous Items, and Future
Agenda Items.
HEARING re: 2016-2021 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
(TIP): After hearing public testimony, the Board concurred to
schedule further deliberation before making a decision.
BRIEFING: The Fort Worden Public Development Authority
(PDA) Director briefed the Board on the past year’s
accomplishments since the formation of the PDA in 2014.
BRIEFING: Department of Community Development (DCD) staff
briefed the Board on a proposed ordinance to establish a new
fee schedule for DCD.
BRIEFING: Undersheriff Joe Nole briefed the Board on a
proposed ordinance to establish Sheriff’s Civil Department fees
and add a new chapter in the Jefferson County Code titled
“Sheriff’s Fees.”
LETTER of SUPPORT: The Board approved sending a letter to
the Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Commissioner of Public Lands re: The Marbled Murrelet Long
Term Survival Strategy.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting November 3, 2015