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O� CON Ssr District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean
4�gS C�� Q District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathle le
County Administrator: Philip M AFT
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Clerk of the Board: Erin Lund
`gS�I0 MINUTES
Week of May 15, 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: 1) Stated the flags in the Commissioners' Chambers are not in the correct order; and
2) Urged the County to give authority to Animal Shelter employees and the Parks and Recreation
Manager so they can issue citations regarding violations of the Animal Responsibility Code;
• An individual commented on chemicals in our environment and gave various examples of how they
can affect our bodies;
• An individual: 1) Thanked the County for addressing the geoduck harvesting issue expeditiously; and
2) Stated that the Pit -to -Pier project is still alive and questioned why; and
• An individual welcomed the quad-plex apartment complex that recently moved into Port Townsend
and urged the County to support all efforts that address our housing challenge.
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. RESOLUTION NO. 22-17 re: Continuing Relationship with the Washington Counties Risk Pool
(WCRP) and the Related Appointments and Designations of the County
2. CALL FOR BIDS re: Quilcene Solid Waste Drop Box Site — Improvements, Project No. 401 594
1984; Bids Accepted Until 9:30 a.m. and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:00 a.m., or Shortly
Thereafter on Monday, June 5, 2017 in the Commissioners' Chambers; Jefferson County
Courthouse
3. AGREEMENT re: HJ Carroll Park Caretaker Services; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County
Public Works; Tim and Christy Fiedler
4. AGREEMENT re: Bridge Load Rating Services; In the Amount of $34,651; Jefferson County
Public Works; Sargent Engineers, Inc.
5. AGREEMENT re: Teal Lake Road Overlay MP 0.01 to MP 0.48, Project No. 18020270, County
Road No. 505309; In the Amount of $163,321.62; Jefferson County Public Works; Lakeside
Industries, Inc.
6. AGREEMENT re: Appraisal Services to Support Land Acquisitions for the Purpose of Floodplain
Restoration and Salmon Recovery; In the Amount Not to Exceed $20,000; Jefferson County Public
Health; Epic Land Solutions, Inc.
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7. AGREEMENT NO. WQC-2017-JeCoPH-00167 re: Water Qu ombined Fanial
Assistance, Strait Priority Areas; In the Amount of $374,243; Jefferson County Public Health;
Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE)
8. Request to Convene re: Hearing Property Tax Appeals for the Year 2017; Jefferson County Board
of Equalization
9. Advisory Board Appointment re: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Two
(2) Year Term Expiring May 15, 2019; District #3 Representative, Jon Cooke
10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated May 8, 2017 Totaling $859,002.08
11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated May 5, 2017 Totaling $774,841.98 and
A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated May 5, 2017 Totaling $747,586.93
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:
• Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce meeting
• Navy Special Ops training demonstration
• Rhododendron Festival and Parade
The meeting was recessed at 10:15 a.m. and reconvened at 10:35 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items:
• Quilcene Safe Routes to School.
• Port Townsend Food Co -Op; expansion.
• Jefferson County Library; looking at septic design for potential future expansion. Director
Meredith Wagner will be retiring soon.
• Northwest Maritime Center; has grown to 26 full-time employees. Potential underwater park in
the area. Breakwater repair issues could impact the 2018-2019 Wooden Boat Festival.
• Key City Theatre; looking for a new location.
• Bill 5238 was signed by Governor Jay Inslee.
• Housing Levy; potentially on the ballot for November 2017.
• Public Development Authority; they are hoping to receive large grants for infrastructure
improvements. Discussions regarding PDA potentially taking over management of the Fort
Worden Lighthouse.
• Howard Street; looking at new zoning.
• New Port Townsend Water Treatment Plant; new reservoir is up and running. They will have an
open house for the plant in July 2017.
• Water Street; Plans for a project in front of the Visitor Plaza.
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• FEMA; new map and guidelines. IJNW
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• Sheriff's Office; they can receive a $10,000/year supplement for hiring Veterans.
• Housing Levy; continued discussion.
• Sentinel Landscape Designation; Jefferson Land Trust and Trust for Public Lands seem
committed to working within parameters.
• July 3, 2017 Board of County Commissioners' meeting; Commissioners discussed the option of
cancelling the meeting.
• Administrative Professionals Day; scheduling staff lunch.
• Legislative work session; Mike Chapman of the Washington State Association of Counties to be
invited to a work session during a BOCC meeting. Commissioner Dean to coordinate.
The meeting was recessed at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
DISCUSSION re: Authorization and Concurrence for Acquisition of Gallagher and
Holt Properties Located on the Big Quilcene Floodplain: Floodplain protections are necessary to
ensure adequate riparian habitat for salmon and to prevent or mitigate the impacts of flooding. Through
the Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery process, key
properties have been identified for acquisition by Jefferson County and its partners.
Environmental Health, in partnership with Public Works, requests approval of an Authorization and
Concurrence document to initiate negotiations on the Gallagher and Holt parcels located on either side
of Rodgers Street, north of the Big Quilcene River. The properties total 2.89 acres. One single family
residence and other improvements will be relocated or demolished subsequent to acquisition.
Additional acquisitions are anticipated on the Big Quilcene River as part of the overarching effort to
complete and implement the Big Quilcene Restoration Plan under development by the Hood Canal
Salmon Enhancement Group in partnership with Jefferson County, tribes, stakeholders and local
residents.
Environmental Health Specialist Tami Pokorny briefed the Board on acquiring additional properties
along the Quilcene Floodplain. She stated that they are focused on purchasing properties around the
river and where the river could migrate to.
Madam Chair Kler noted that the Gallagher property is a residential property with a home that could be
rented. She asked why are we taking the house off the market? Commissioner Sullivan asked if the
house could be moved? Ms. Pokorny replied that they have hopes that the house can be moved. She
added that the home has been partially remodeled, but the remodel has not been completed. She stated
she will work with the Treasurer's Office to discuss potentially auctioning the house.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the Authorization and Concurrence document for the
purchase of the Gallagher and Holt Properties in the Big Quilcene Floodplain. Commissioner Dean
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board agreed that all attempts be made to
relocate the house from the Gallagher property.
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DISCUSSION re: Possible Removal of Jeffers ounty, Grantee, from Brown Dairy
Agricultural Conservation Easement and Resource and Cons tion Office (RCO) Sponsorship
Obligations: The Brown Dairy Agricultural Conservation Easement is one of three held by Jefferson
County, Grantee, in partnership with Jefferson Land Trust (JLT) as Co -Grantee. The property is now
operated as Finnriver Orchard.
The easement was acquired in 2009 when the Resource and Conservation Office (RCO) Washington
State Farmlands Preservation Account required the involvement of a public entity. Since that time, the
requirement for a public entity has been withdrawn and JLT is eligible to hold sole title to the easement
and act as sole project sponsor of the associated grant agreement with RCO.
Removal of Jefferson County from easement and sponsorship obligations would simplify the ongoing
stewardship, administration and enforcement of the easement by JLT in a number of important and cost-
saving ways. Should the County wish to proceed, it would involve approval of an Amendment to Project
Agreement (RCO 08-1214C) and a Quitclaim Deed to divest the County of its interests.
Jefferson Land Trust Stewardship Director Erik Kingfisher stated that the previous property owner,
Gloria Brown, sold the property to Conservation, LLC before she passed away. Conservation, LLC
leased the property to agriculture producers who requested an amendment to the easement. They are
looking to change the configuration of the building envelope. Mr. Kingfisher noted that this may be a
good time to release the County from its obligations so they are not burdened by the entire process.
Madam Chair Kler asked what does the County lose or gain from this? Commissioner Sullivan replied
that it can free the County up to do other things. He added that what is proposed is consistent with the
idea of conserving farmland. County Administrator Philip Morley noted that today is only a briefing.
The County will defer action until they can review the request with legal counsel. Mr. Kingfisher
explained some of the operational aspects of JLT with the Board.
CO UNTYADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION- continued: County
Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Calendar Coordination — continued:
Below is a list of the upcoming meetings and events the Commissioners will be attending in the near future:
• Rhododendron Parade
• Arrow Lumber Celebration
• Behavioral Health Organization meeting
• Budget Committee meeting
• South Bay Port Ludlow meeting
• Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting
• Olympic Housing Trust meeting
• Mountain View Commons meeting
• North Olympic Development Council meeting
• Heart of Service Awards Presentation
• Legislative Steering Committee teleconference
• Central Services Director interviews
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The meeting was recessed at 2:50 p.m. and reconvened at 3:04 p.rr. wi h all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTR,4TOR BRIEFING SESSION- continued: County
Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items — continued:
• Ocean Grove No -Shoot Area; upcoming hearing.
• Legislative Steering Committee; Madam Chair Kler briefed the Commissioners on the last
session she attended.
• July 3, 2017 Board of County Commissioners' meeting; continued discussion regarding potential
cancellation of the meeting. County Administrator Morley reviewed the timeline for the potential
Housing Levy should the July 3rd meeting be cancelled.
• Sheriff's Office; Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney's Opinion No. 17-031 re: Balance
between the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and the Sheriff on
personnel matters.
CANCELLATION of the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Scheduled for
July 3, 2017: Commissioner Sullivan moved to cancel the July 3, 2017 Board of County
Commissioners' meeting. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting
at 4:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Dean
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kathleen Kler, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Carolyn Avery, CMC Kate Dean, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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