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Home My WebLink AboutM041017O ON District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan O W District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kler County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren �SIING�0 MINUTES Week of April 10, 2017 Madam Chair Kathleen Kler called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Kate Dean. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: • An individual commented on the history of a pirate ship and other attractions located in Brinnon Harbor and explained why the area should be classified as a national monument. Another individual gave more history on the pirate ship formerly located in Brinnon; • A citizen commented on the Presidential Administration and suggested reasons for the political divide. He gave examples of how ecology can succeed; • Madam Chair Kler read from a quote by Hermann Goering, which was submitted by an individual; and • Three individuals voiced their concern regarding geoduck harvesting in Squamish Harbor. They gave reasons why the farming is harmful to the area. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT re: Management of the Brinnon Community Center Water System (State Required); In the Amount of $2,500 Annually; Jefferson County Central Services; Northwest Water Systems, Inc. 2. AGREEMENT re: General Terms and Conditions; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Administrator; Washington State Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) 3. AGREEMENT re: Maintenance for Audio Recording System Located in the Commissioners' Chambers; In the Amount of $1,940.55 Fixed Fee Plus $115 per Hour for Service of Video Conferencing Systems; Jefferson County Commissioners; Jefferson Audio Video Systems (JAVS), Inc. 4. AGREEMENT re: Maintenance for Audio Recording System Located in Superior Court; In the Amount of $3,557.81 plus any applicable taxes, Fixed Fee Plus $115 per Hour for Service of Video Conferencing Systems; Jefferson County Superior Court; Jefferson Audio Video Systems (JAVS), Inc. 5. AGREEMENT re: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Patrol Sergeants Examination to create an Eligibility List for Promotion; In the Amount of $999; Jefferson County Civil Service Commission; Public Safety Testing Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2017 6. AGREEMENT re: Construction of Olympic Discovery Trail Project, South Discovery Bay Segment A -Phase 1 & 2, County Project No. 18019550; In the Amount of $987,654.32; Jefferson County Public Works; Interwest Construction, Inc. 7. LEASE AGREEMENT re: Olympic Discovery Trail, South Discovery Bay, Segment A; Replaces 1998 State Route 20 Lease for Larry Scott Trail from Reynolds Road to Mill Road; Project Funded by RCO Grant #12-1250C with Local Matching funds Previously Identified; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) 8. Declaration of Restrictive Covenant re: Link Two (2) County Owned Parcels (702242005 and 702231010), Located at 295312 Highway 101 Quilcene, County Project No. 401 594 1984; Water and Septic Services as Required by Environmental Health Permit Requirements; Jefferson County Public Works 9. Advisory Board Reappointment re: Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (DDAB); Term Expires May 10, 2019; Kim Rafferty 10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 3, 2017 Totaling $4,070.22 11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated April 5, 2017 Totaling $815,234.31 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated April 5, 2017 Totaling $784,864.60 APPROVAL of MINUTES: Commissioner Dean moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2017 and March 6 and 13, 2017 as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on their meeting schedules and calendar coordination. Calendar Coordination: Below is a list of the upcoming meetings and events the Commissioners will be attending in the near future: • Olympic Region Clean Air Agency meeting • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting • Presentation at the Chimacum Grange re: Hirst Decision • Jefferson County Library Annual Breakfast and Update • Chimacum Project meeting • LEOFF I Board meeting • Housing meeting • Chimacum Prevention Coalition meeting • OlyCAP meeting • Tsunami Summit • Presentation re: Family Dynamics • Tourism Coordinating Council meeting • Substance Abuse Advisory Board meeting • Chamber mixer • Hargrove Committee meeting • Coastal Caucus teleconference Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2017 Legislative Update: • SB5138 passed; opens door to flexibility for our County • Bill re: Ballots and postage • Upcoming; Planning session for Washington State Association of Counties Commissioner Dean will be out of the office April 11, 2017. The meeting was recessed at 9:55 a.m. and reconvened at 10:01 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. UPDATE re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 4th Quarter County Income Report: DNR Regional Manager Mona Griswold and DNR State Lands Assistant Drew Rosanbalm briefed the Board on the 4th Quarter County Income Report. Mr. Rosanbalm stated that Jefferson County ended the year at $1.6 Million in total timber harvest revenue for distribution to the taxing districts. Under contract for 2017 is an additional $925,000. He then reported on the current and future timber sales and harvests. Madam Chair Kler noted that in the midst of the Port Ludlow Associates timber harvesting, emotions surrounding tree cutting is running high. She encouraged a day of education to the public and outreach regarding tree harvesting. Ms. Griswold and Mr. Rosanbalm agreed with this idea. Madam Chair Kler thanked DNR staff for working with Jefferson County on the new portion of Undi Road which was completed prior to the permanent closure of the slide -affected area of Undi Road. County Administrator Philip Morley noted that the County is potentially looking at proposed No -Shoot Zones in the Ocean Grove Estates area, but added that at this time, the No -Shoot Zone will not extend into DNR lands. Mr. Rosanbalm stated that there are boundary violations along a portion of Goss Road they are currently looking into. EXECUTIVE SESSION. • An Executive Session was scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the County Administrator, Clerk of the Board/Human Resources Manager, Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Outside Legal Counsel regarding Attorney - Client Privilege, Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board met in Executive Session on this topic was from 11:01 a.m. to 11:54 a.m. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the regular meeting. The meeting was recessed at 11:55 a.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2017 COUNTYADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Miscellaneous Items: • Department of Community Development staff briefed the Board on administration, operations, planning and projects. • Midori Farm Conservation Futures Project; Environmental Health staff briefed the Board on the status of the project. A conservation easement will be brought to the Board for approval at a future date. The meeting was recessed at 2:51 p.m. and reconvened at 3:05 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION— Continued: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Miscellaneous Items - Continued: • Puget Sound Day on the Hill; Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) staff is requesting specific numbers of economic impacts of Puget Sound -related industries. Commissioner Dean will research information on this request. • Mountain View Commons Recovery Center project; County Administrator Morley met with the YMCA last week. He recommended that at this point, Jefferson County could sign on as a supporter to the project. Discussion followed. • Brinnon Loyalty Day Parade and Rhododendron Parade • Economic Development Council (EDC) meeting; County Administrator Morley briefed the Board on the highlights of the EDC meeting which included discussion of housing and the closure of the Port of Port Townsend bathrooms. • PUD Privilege Tax; Madam Chair Kler spoke at a recent PUD meeting. She asserted that the tax is a Board of County Commissioners discretionary action item. • Sentinel Landscape Designation; Department of Community Development Director Patty Charnas is continuing to work on this issue. • Prosecuting Attorney's Office staffing. • Central Services Director; update on candidates. • School Nurse; Public Health Department is working with the local school districts to find school nurse(s) as Marti Haley will be retiring soon. • Tour de Forts • Intern; Commissioner Dean will be taking on a new unpaid intern. • Human Rights Coalition; An individual would like Jefferson County to move forward with a proposed Human Rights Coalition. • The Jefferson County Library Director will be retiring this year. • News release Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2017 Legislative Update — Continued from Commissioners' Briefing Session: • Puget Sound Night on the Hill; Special day of lobbying. Puget Sound Partnership and the Hood Canal Coordinating Council may have funds to send Commissioner Dean. • Bill 5239; supported by WSAC. • Madam Chair Kler updated the Board on other bills in progress. Madam Chair Kler will be out of the office April 15-28, 2017. NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Dean moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:08 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ATTEST: Qo+1y.,er CMC JY Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GZ -� Kathleen Kler, Chair /a,leo, David Sullivan, Member Kate Dean, Member Page 5