HomeMy WebLinkAbout071017_cbs01District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean
District No. 2 Commissioner: DaviteyffT"RAFT ullivan
District No. 3 Commissioner: KaP
County Administrator: Philip
Clerk of the Board: Erin L rr
MINUTES
Week of May 22, 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 stated: 1) Global Warming is real and is accelerating and gave examples; and
2) Supplemental vitamins can prolong your life;
• An individual urged the Commissioners to consider the individuals who live in the proposed No -
Shoot area and how they are impacted;
• An individual stated: 1) Shrimp Fest is May 27-28, 2017 in Brinnon; and 2) The Jefferson County
Library received a new roof, and he asked when is the Brinnon Community Center going to receive a
new roof?;
• An individual stated: 1) He noticed only one electric vehicle in the Rhododendron Parade and
suggested ways to increase electric vehicle participation; 2) He hopes the Jefferson County website
will be easier to navigate; 3) He would like to receive an update regarding the County moving to
online meetings; and 4) Voiced his concern regarding a potential Housing Levy being put on the
ballot and asked for a lot more public discussion before the decision is made;
• Two individuals commented on the types of vehicles used during the Rhododendron parade; and
• An individual noted that United Good Neighbors and other groups are focusing on Jefferson
County's housing issue.
APPRO UAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Madam Chair Kler
noted a correction to Consent Item No. 13 re: Payment of Warrants and Vouchers. The amount is listed
as $72,662.07 when it should read $572,662.07. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve all the items
on the Consent Agenda with the correction to Item No. 13 as noted. Commissioner Dean seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. AGREEMENT re: Water Monitoring, Agriculture Surveys and Public Outreach Projects in Strait
Priority Areas; In the Amount of $30,000; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson County
Conservation District
2. AGREEMENT re: Conservation Futures Fund Acquisition Project for Midori Farm Conservation
Easement; In the Amount of $94,626; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Land Trust
3. AGREEMENT NO. 1563-42479, Amendment No. 4 re: Excellence in Preventions Strategies
Program; An Additional Amount of $8,000 for a Total of $222,500; Jefferson County Public
Health; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
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4. AGREEMENT NO. C17112, Amendment No. 11 re: 2015-2017 Consolid Contracts; An
Additional Amount of $57,486 for a Total of $1,200,150; Jefferson County Public Works;
Washington State Department of Health
5. AGREEMENT re: Property Use for HIV Case Management for Jefferson County Residents; "In -
Kind" Services Valued at $128.62/per Month in 2017 with an Increase of 3% Each Year After;
Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District
6. AGREEMENT re: Youth Tobacco and Vapor Prevention Activities; In the Amount of $7,000;
Jefferson County Public Health; United General District #304 of Skagit County
7. AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: Establish Funding for a 1.0 FTE Executive Director and a.25 FTE
Epidemiologist for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP); In the Amount of $87,500
(County's Portion); Jefferson County Public Health; City of Port Townsend and Jefferson
Healthcare
8. AGREEMENT re: Partnership Agreement to Work Collaboratively to Determine the Next Steps
for a Combined YMCA/Mountain View Commons Community Recovery Center; No Dollar
Amount; Jefferson County Commissioners; Port Townsend School District #50; City of Port
Townsend; Jefferson County Public Hospital District #2; and the Olympic Peninsula YMCA
9. AGREEMENT re: Griffith Point Road Guardrail Replacement; In the Amount of $17,669.64;
Jefferson County Public Works; Peterson Brothers, Inc.
10. AGREEMENT re: Undi Bypass Road Guardrail Installment; In the Amount of $35,558.10;
Jefferson County Public Works; Peterson Brothers, Inc.
11. AGREEMENT, Loan No. PC12-951-052, Amendment No. C re: Port Hadlock Wastewater
Sewer System Project; No Dollar Amount, Extension of Time Only; Jefferson County Public
Works; Public Works Trust Fund Board, Washington State Department of Commerce
12. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART re: 2017 Public Works Staffing Schedule
13. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated May 17, 2017 Totaling $572,662.07 (as
corrected)
14. Payment of Jefferson County A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated May 6, 2017 Totaling
$126,330.57
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION of SERVICE, Dennis Bates, Solid Waste Operations
Coordination: Public Works Director/County Engineer Monte Reinders recognized recently retired
Solid Waste Operations Coordinator Dennis Bates for his 39 years of service to Jefferson County. He
stated that Mr. Bates started working for the County in 1978, back when the Solid Waste Transfer
Station was called the landfill. He commented that Mr. Bates was a great person to work with and
always responded when he was on call and noted his commitment to the facility and the entire operation.
Public Works staff purchased a plaque and Madam Chair Kler presented it to Mr. Bates.
APPROVAL of MINUTES: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the March 27,
2017 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by
a unanimous vote.
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BID OPENING re: Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail, Phase7Noject, CR1815, County
Road No. 850100, Federal Aid Project No. STPR-2016(018): Public Works Engineering Services
Manager Erik Kuzma and Engineer John Wayand were present for the bid opening. Commissioner
Sullivan stated that this portion of trail connects with the Safe Routes to School crossing and is part of a
vision for an interior trail system and he is glad that it is coming to fruition. The Engineer's estimate for
the project is $653,414.04. Mr. Wayand read aloud the following five bids:
BIDDER
BID AMOUNT
Shold Excavating, Inc.
$557,319.00
Interwest Construction, Inc.
$720,420.00
Orion Marine Group
$851,070.00
Nordland Construction
$753,933.75
IO Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc. $679,247.11
Staff will review bids and submit a recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
The meeting was recessed at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened at 9:59 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
HEARING re: Ordinance Establishing the Ocean Grove No Shoot Areas: On April 10,
2015 pursuant to Jefferson County Code 8.50.050(1)(a), a petition was submitted to the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) by residents of the Ocean Grove area located in voting Precinct #105. The
petition asked the Commissioners to establish a no shooting area concurrent with the plats of Ocean
Grove Estates and Ocean Grove No. 2 located southeast of Beckett Point. The County Auditor, upon
reviewing the petition, certified it met the requirement of having at least 20 valid signatures from
eligible electors within the one area including Ocean Grove Estates and Ocean Grove No. 2. The County
Auditor also found there were insufficient signatures from eligible electors within Ocean Grove No. 3 to
meet the petition requirements of JCC 8.50.050(1)(a).
On April 3, 2017, pursuant to JCC 8.50.050(1)(b), the Board of County Commissioners passed a Motion
to consider a no shooting area in Ocean Grove No. 3.
Pursuant to State law RCW 9.41.300 and County Code Chapter 8.50 the County can restrict the
discharge of firearms where there is a reasonable likelihood that humans, domestic animals, or property
may be jeopardized.
A map, legal description and draft ordinance that would establish the proposed Ocean Grove No
Shooting Areas was made available online April 19, 2017.
To promote active participation of residents and interested tribes, the hearing notice was published in the
Port Townsend Leader on April 19 and 26, 2017. A letter to invite input from Treaty Tribes and
neighboring tribes was mailed on April 19, 2017.
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Madam Chair Kler opened the hearing for public testimony.
Dan Nasman; Cape George Road, Port Townsend: He stated that he is the manager of the Ocean Grove
Homeowner's Association (HOA) and has been compiling some of the materials that the Commissioners
have received. He purchased property in Ocean Grove 29 years ago and moved to Ocean Grove in 1996
when he had a home constructed there. At that time it was a sparsely -built area. Now there are 80 homes
and most people live on double lots. 75% of the available parcels have been built and have families. The
concern of shooting came to his attention a few years ago. He stated that even though the
Commissioners have the information in their file, he will explain the situation that represents what
precipitated all of this. He read from a statement of neighbors who could not attend the hearing. "There
seems to be no reason to allow shooting in a residential area such as ours. There are families with
children and many people with dogs and cats. Many of us walk the area. One example regarding the
shooting of firearms in our neighborhood occurred when our neighbor, who has a child, and ourselves
heard shots quite close to our house. My husband went to investigate and found a man shooting a
handgun into a bank of a vacant lot..." Mr. Nasman explained that the lot is not vacant, it's just an
extended lot to their property. "...directly below our house. Essentially aiming in the direction of our
houses. When my husband asked him to stop, the man did quit at that time, but insisted that he had a
right to shoot his gun off around here. We did call the Sheriff's Office but were told that we lived in an
area that allowed people to shoot their firearms. Since there is a gun range in Jefferson County, there
seems to be no logical reason to allow random shooting in a residential neighborhood such as ours."
Mr. Nasman stated that letter was a very succinct trigger that then brought the community to sign a
petition. Even though it takes only 20 petition signatures to certify, they received about 60, which is
about 80% of the owners who signed. It is important to acknowledge that this has no bearing on
ownership of firearms. Possession of firearms can be used to protect property and life which is an
important consideration.
Alice Lane; Cape George Road, Port Townsend: She stated that she finds it extremely alarming to hear
gunshots so close to her home. There are a lot of trees between here and where the gunshots are coming
from. To be sure, she is not sure which lot they are coming from. She pointed to a map where she lived.
She stated it is frightening and it seems unnecessary to have that kind of disruption to the peace and
quiet of your living environment. She urged the Commissioners to please help them put a stop to this.
Allan Cooper; Beckett Point Road, Port Townsend: He urged the Commissioners to include Ocean
Grove No. 3 in their decisions. He stated there are fewer people living there, but they also live in close
proximity to one another. There are many trees and they would never know which direction the gunshots
were coming from. There are children living in their neighborhood as well.
Howard Andreasen; Port Townsend: He stated that he is in favor of the Commissioners dropping this
entire issue. There is no reason for it. Whatever happened in the past has ceased happening and is never
going to happen again. He pointed to an area on the map which is designated Washington State
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) land and totals 147 acres. The Department of Fish and Wildlife
(DFW) and DNR both state that the public can hunt in there, and he has hunted in there in the past. The
discharge of firearms in there would only happen during hunting season. Whatever noise people would
hear going off, would only happen during the approved hunting season. This could also be extended to
turkey season. There is no shooting going on in there now and there hasn't been for a very long time.
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This is nothing more than a whole lot of to do for nothing. It has ceased and it is over and done with and
that's it. He appreciates the Commissioners' time. Madam Chair Kler asked County Administrator
Philip Morley to show on the map where the DNR property is. He showed on the map where DNR
property lays adjacent to Ocean Grove Estates and Ocean Grove No. 2. Madam Chair Kler asked for
confirmation that the DNR land is not to be included in the proposed No Shooting Zone? County
Administrator Morley confirmed that it is not. He added that today the Commissioners received a letter
from the Point No Point Treaty Council specifically requesting that the No Shooting Area not include
open public lands such as the DNR lands. Commissioner Dean noted so as to preserve their hunting
rights. Commissioner Sullivan added that he appreciates a comment made by the Point No Point Treaty
Council who expressed a willingness to work with local property owners if there are issues. Mr.
Andreasen stated he thought that DNR owned land on one side of Cape George Road, but that a private
individual owned on the other side of the road. County Administrator Morley clarified that DNR owned
both sides of the road.
Patricia Swain; Swanson Avenue, Port Townsend: She stated she has lived in the area for nine years and
it has not been many years since they have heard gunshots. She has heard gunshots within the last
couple of years. There are a lot of neighbors who walk their dogs around the subdivision and she sees no
reason at all to have firearms going off in a residential area. She does not have an opinion on the hunting
area if it is safe and away from people, but she does not think that it should be done in a subdivision that
is inhabited by families, dogs, cats and deer.
Jim Sundeen; Combs Street, Port Townsend: He stated that he has lived in Ocean Grove Estates for 23
years. There was never any problem with shooting for the first 10-15 years he lived there. There has
been a change in the neighborhood in terms of the number of people who have moved in. He thinks
there is an hyperbole in terms of how frightening and how often the shooting occurred. It was one or two
sets of neighbors who were shooting. The disturbing part was that it was done for target practice or just
shooting for the fun of it and it was repeated shooting. Bang, bang, bang, bang as opposed to one shot at
a deer or something like that out in the fields. For him, that was the disturbing part of it, to be just
shooting in the neighborhood for the fun of it, or just to get good with a gun. Since we are not including
the areas where people hunt in this exclusion, he can't see any reason why they can't exclude their
neighborhood with people in it. Thank you.
Rick Nelson; Combs Place, Port Townsend: He showed on a map where he owns five acres. He stated
he has owned the property since 1987 and has shot legally and responsibly on that property since 1987.
During those 30 years, not one person from the Ocean Grove community has talked to him about his
shooting range, or has had the Sheriff's Office contact him. In 1987 you could walk outside your door
and not hear dogs barking 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which is not the case today.
Commissioner Dean stated she appreciated receiving Mr. Nelson's email. She asked him to clarify that
his property is outside the proposed No Shoot Zone? Mr. Nelson replied that it is outside of the area.
Janice Layman; Combs Street, Port Townsend: She stated she moved here three years ago and is one of
the people who complained about the shooting to Ocean Grove HOA Manager Dan Nasman. She walks
along Combs Street, and can hear her neighbor Mr. Nelson shooting while she's walking her dog. She
described the sound as bang, bang, bang, bang, bang. She was out on Thanksgiving morning one time
and the gunshots were all over and it was the first time she had heard it. She is from a different state
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where she lived in a less rural area where there were no guns. She is not afraid of guns and grew up with
hunters. She thinks people should hunt, but when she is walking her dog along Combs and her neighbor
is shooting target practice and she didn't know where it was coming from, it scared her enough to go
home. She didn't know what was happening or where it was coming from. In her assigned
neighborhood, if you don't shoot, it's pretty loud when you are walking. For people that are used to guns
and shoot it's probably not scary, but it's scary to some of us. Thanks.
Arlene Sudol Myrtle Street Port Townsend: She stated that her property is adjacent to the woods and
she does not know who owns it. She hears shooting all the time and it makes her feel uncomfortable
because she doesn't feel safe.
Hearing no further comments, Madam Chair Kler closed the hearing. County Administrator Morley
noted that the Commissioners have the opportunity to review both written and oral testimony both for
and against the proposed No Shooting Area.
Commissioner Sullivan confirmed with the Deputy Clerk of the Board that there were no new emails
received on the issue.
Madam Chair Kler stated that she lives next to Washington State Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) land and has had individuals shooting near her residence. She said she understands the fear of not
knowing which direction the bullets are coming from and asked if Mr. Nelson could speak as to where
his berms are and explain how he conducts his target practice? Mr. Nelson stated that he shoots
approximately six times per year, when his grandsons are visiting. He noted that he does not sustain
gunfire for more than 30 minutes at a time and that he has not had one misfire in 30 years. He explained
that he shoots away from the community greenbelt and into a berm that has a metal plate. He added that
he bought the property with the intention of shooting there. When he does shoot, he puts a barrier up that
says "Live fire occurring" and then proceeds to shoot behind his house. He read hearing comments
which stated that the area is quiet. He does not agree with those comments, noting that dogs bark in that
area 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and he does not appreciate that noise.
County Administrator Morley stated that a No Shoot Area cannot be designated for noise control. The
purpose of a No Shoot Area is to establish there is a need to protect humans, property and animals.
Commissioner Sullivan stated that the discharge of firearms noise came up during the hearing on the
Noise Ordinance. By State law, you cannot regulate discharge of firearms noise. He noted that Jefferson
County is bound by State law and there are also laws about reckless endangerment that do apply to areas
outside of no shoot areas. No Shoot Areas addresses boundaries, but do not address neighbor problems.
He urged the community to stay in contact with one another and be sensitive to each other. He suggested
that if a neighbor has a special event coming up, they could notify their neighbors in advance. This
proposed No Shoot Area will not solve every problem if it is adopted, but it will remove the threat from
this community. He added that it makes sense not to allow shooting in the area.
Commissioner Dean thanked everyone for attending the hearing. She noted that she has read a lot of
input from residents in the area and the majority support a No Shoot Area and only two are opposed, and
one of those is Mr. Nelson who lives outside the proposed No Shoot Area. Tribal input is important to
her, and their right to hunt is critical. She is satisfied knowing that public lands are not a part of the
proposed No Shoot Area. Residents in the area are concerned about the noise nuisance of firearm
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discharge, but she noted that this noise issue has a component of physical threat. She added that
residents may still hear gunfire in their community, but it should be some assurance knowing that it is
not allowed in close proximity to their homes.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to adopt ORDINANCE -NO. 01-0522-17 re: Establishment of Ocean
Grove No Shooting Areas. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
The meeting was recessed at 10:38 a.m. and reconvened at 10:46 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION. • The Commissioners reported on their
meeting schedules, calendar coordination and miscellaneous items.
Calendar Coordination:
Below is a list of the upcoming meetings and events the Commissioners will be attending in the near future:
• Administrative Staff luncheon
• Port Townsend Senior High School Symposium
• Security Services Northwest meeting
• Climate Action Committee meeting
• Homeward Bound meeting
• Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort site visit
• Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting
• Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) teleconference
• Central Services Director interviews
• Olympic Consortium Board meeting
Miscellaneous Items:
• Port Ludlow Village Voice; new editor
• LSC Letter re: Ballot boxes
The meeting was recessed at 11:51 a.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTR,4TOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Calendar Coordination — Continued:
• Energy Luncheon
Miscellaneous Items — Continued:
• Parade marches
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• County Administrator's review; Commissioners agreed theynw start the process
• Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP); County Administrator Morley briefed the Board on a
recent annual visit by Jill Lowe of WCRP
• Brinnon Community Center/Hotel; many things are in need of repair/replacement
• Tri -Area Community Center and OlyCAP funding
• Potential Housing Levy
• AV Capture All; update on progress
• Website design; update on progress
• Social Media; looking into creating policy, retaining information and workload
• Jefferson County Facebook page; the County Administrator reviewed the page, not owned or
operated by Jefferson County, to see if changes he requested had been made
• Ocean Grove No Shoot Area; debriefing
• BoomFest; staff requesting update
• Letter received re: DNR alternatives; Marbeled Murrelet and sustainable harvest
• Unfunded mandates; Commissioners discussed sending a coordinated letter to newspapers
regarding the 1 % cap creating stress on counties
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting
at 3:03 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:
Carolyn Avery, CMC
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kathleen Kler, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Kate Dean, Member
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District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean
District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No. 3 Commissioner: Ka en Kier
County Administrator: Phili rley
Clerk of the Board: Erin 11 gren
MINUTES
Week of June 5, 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 stated: 1) He would like the County to take better control of noxious weeds along Center
Road as he is responsible for noxious weeds on his property; and 2) There is a beaver problem in the
area of Beaver Valley Road and trees are dying;
• An individual stated he is proud of the leadership role the Commissioners' provide, and he does not
approve of President Trump leaving the Paris Agreement;
• Two individuals commented on the Marbeled Murrelet and requested the Commissioners sign a letter
to the Commissioner of Public Lands;
• Two individuals stated they would like the County to enforce a court order against the activities being
held at Security Services Northwest;
• An individual: 1) Stated conservatives are fascists and gave reasons why he believes that; 2) Gave
reasons why the United States cannot compete with Germany; 3) Suggested
the United States give people on Social Security a 20% raise; and 4) Commented on a golf course
owned by President Trump; and
• An individual commented on the Navy's training exercises and the increased Growler noise that will
come with it.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dean
noted that Matt Sircerly's name was not listed on Consent Agenda Item No. 8 re: Planning Commission
appointments. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda with the
correction to Item No. 8 as noted. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
1. HEARING NOTICE re: 2017 Conservation Futures Funding Applications (4); 1) Iglitzin Farm; 2)
Lower Duckabush River Estuary Open Space; 3) Serendipity Farm; and 4) Snow Creek Uncas
Preserve Taylor; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the
Commissioners' Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse
2. HEARING NOTICE re: Non -Exclusive Franchise for an Electric Power System Located in
Southern Jefferson County with Mason County PUD No. 1; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, July
10, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse
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3. CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING OF BID OPENING re: Quilcene Solid Waste Drop
Box Site Improvements, Project 401-594-1984; Rescheduled to June 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
4. AGREEMENT re: Material Sampling, Testing and Inspection for the Rick Tollefson Memorial
Trail, Phase I, County Project No. CRI 815, County Road No, 850100; In the Amount of $8,849.40;
Jefferson County Public Works; Krazan & Associates, Inc.
5. AGREEMENT re: Oil City Road Biological Assessment MP 8.8 to MP 8.9 Emergency Repair; In
the Amount of $20,423; Jefferson County Public Works; Widener & Associates
6. BID AWARD re: Construction Services for the Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail, Phase I, County
Project No. CRI 815, County Road No. 850100, Federal Aid No. STPR-2016(018); In the Amount
of $557,319; Jefferson County Public Works; Shold Excavating, Inc.
7. Final Plat Alteration re: Lagoon View Long Plat, MLA 16-00036 / SUB 16-00013; Located at
Whitney Road (Private), Quilcene; Realignment of the Easement to Create more Suitable Building
Sites on Lot 7 and 8; David Whitney, Applicant
8. Advisory Board Reappointments (3) re: Jefferson County Planning Commission; Four (4) Year
Term Expiring March 17, 2021; 1) District #I Representative, Cynthia Koan; 2) District #2
Representative, Matt Sircerly; and 3) District #3 Representative, Richard Hull
9. Advisory Board Appointment re: Civil Service Commission; An Unexpired Term Expiring June
4, 2018; Ken Przygocki
10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated May 22, 2017 Totaling $282,859.37
11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated May 19, 2017 Totaling $77,828.41 and
A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated May 19, 2017 Totaling $17,425.95
APPROVAL of MINUTES. Commissioner Dean noted corrections to the April 3, 2017
Regular Meeting Minutes. On page 4 the first paragraph reads: "...include potential stripping of
development rights and the effect it may have on the County's future economic residential
development." and it should read "...include potential extinguishment of development rights and the
effect it may have on the County's future economic and residential development potential." In the
second paragraph she stated that it reads: "...own joint use planning process..." when it should read
"...own joint planning process..." Commissioner Dean moved to approve the April 3, 2017 Regular
Meeting Minutes as corrected. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Dean noted corrections to the April 10, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes. On page 1 under
Public Comment Period, the first bullet reads: "...history of the pirate ship" and it should read
"...history of the pirate ship formerly located in Brinnon." On page 3 under the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources Update, it reads: "...Jefferson County ended the year at $1.6 Million."
when it should read "...Jefferson County ended the year at $1.6 Million in timber harvest revenue for
distribution to the taxing districts." Commissioner Dean moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes
of April 10, 2017 as corrected. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
BID OPENING re: Quilcene Solid Waste Drop Box Site Improvements Project 401-
594-1984 Cancelled and Rescheduled to Tune 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (See Consent Agenda item #3
above)
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COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION. The Commissioners reported on their
meeting schedules.
The meeting was recessed at 10:07 a.m. and reconvened at 10:15 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
BID OPENING re: Center Road Overlay Phase S, MP 0.00 to MP 2.26, County Project
No. 18019270; CRAB Project No. 1613-01: Public Works Engineering Services Manager Erik Kuzma
and Engineer Bruce Patterson were present for the bid opening. Mr. Kuzma stated the engineer's
estimate for this project is $786,679.00. Mr. Patterson read aloud the following two bids:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Granite Construction, Everett $862,360.00
Lakeside Industries, Port Angeles $681,102.88
Staff will review the bids and submit a recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
PRESENTATION re: Legislative Update with Representative Mike Chapman:
Washington State Representative Mike Chapman was present to discuss various legislative updates. He
is a former Clallam County Commissioner and addressed issues that impact counties and invited
members of the audience to ask questions. Topics included:
• Hirst Decision
• McCleary Decision; funding sources
• Ballot boxes mandate
• Tips on addressing issues with legislators
• Cost of hiring and training new law enforcement officers
• Medicaid; proposal to suspend, not drop Medicaid when incarcerated
• Affordable housing
• 1% cap
• School repairs funding
• Growth Management Act
• Timber industry infrastructure
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:
• Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting
• Marine Resources Committee meeting
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• Meeting with the Commissioner of Public Lands ;
• Housing Trust meeting
• Olympic Consortium Board meeting
• Olympic Community Action Program meeting
• Meeting with the manager of Olympic Resource Management
• Port Ludlow South Bay Community Association meeting
The meeting was recessed 11:48 a.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
DISCUSSION re: Federal COPS 3 Year Grant re: Partnership with School Districts;
Brinnon, Quilcene, Chimacum for High School Safety Officer: Sheriff David Stanko, Chief Criminal
Deputy Art Frank, Sheriff's Office Clerk Hire Bob Rewitzer and Quilcene School Superintendent Wally
Lis briefed the Board on a proposed Federal COPS 3 -year grant to fund a School Resource Officer
(SRO) for the Chimacum, Quilcene and Brinnon School Districts.
Sheriff Stanko explained the movie "Paper Tigers" and how it described the Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) problem. He stated a deputy on campus can recognize problems before they start,
and it is good to have a good role model in schools. He believes that if kids can see a deputy on campus,
not in an adversary role, it is a good thing. He explained the amount of time it takes Sheriff Deputies to
respond to a call at the Chimacum, Quilcene and Brinnon Schools and added that gap time is crucial.
Having a SRO can minimize that gap time.
The grant is a four-year grant obligation that would cover an SRO position by funding 75% of the
deputy's wage and benefits for the first three years. The School Districts would be responsible for the
additional 25% of the deputy's wage and benefits for the first three years, and then 100% of the 4t' year.
If the grant is approved, a deputy vehicle will need to be provided and Memorandums of Understanding
(MOU) with the school districts would need to be in place. The grant does not cover training for the
deputy who is selected for the position.
The Commissioners discussed the budgetary impacts of adding an SRO. County Administrator Philip
Morley asked Sheriff Stanko if a decision had to be made between an SRO and a Patrol Deputy, what
would he choose? Sheriff Stanko replied that he would prefer a Patrol Deputy, but that both are critical
and equally important. He added that Chief Criminal Deputy Frank needs two more road deputies to
keep people safe. Madam Chair Kler stated that it seems to come down to a choice of being active or
reactive. Chief Criminal Deputy Frank replied that they are making efforts to have a deputy patrol the
schools already. The grant funding would assist them in something they are already trying to do.
In discussing funding and budgeting issues, Chief Criminal Deputy Frank stated that Washington State
Patrol, Clallam County Sheriff s Office and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office West End all have hours
where there is no law enforcement officer on duty. Sheriff Stanko suggested that if need be, the
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office could also implement a closing time of around 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
where law enforcement would need to be called to come in if an incident happened during those hours.
He added that he will not make staffing decisions that jeopardize officer safety.
The Sheriff and staff reviewed other benefits of adding an SRO such as vacation backfill and assistance
with detective work.
COUNTYADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION. County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items:
• School Resource Officer; debriefing. A member of the audience was invited to share his
comments
• Central Services Director; Mark McCauley accepted the position and will start June 19, 2017,
The Employment Agreement will be on an upcoming Consent Agenda
• Next year calendar coordination; Commissioner Sullivan will be out of the office June 16-23,
2018
• Opinion Editorial; further edits discussed. Letter will be submitted to The Leader newspaper
• Budget Revision requests; process and timeline
• Port Townsend Community Center; fence
• Marbeled Murrelet; a group requested the Commissioners sign onto a letter. Commissioners will
review request
• West End Commissioner On the Road meeting; tentatively scheduled for late August or early
September
• Commissioner of Public Lands meeting; if meeting is extended to the Jefferson County
Commissioners, they will attend
• Meeting with Senator Patty Murray's staff; Commissioner Dean gave a debriefing of her meeting
with Senator Murray's staff and Department of Community Development Director Patty
Charnas. County staff discussed the proposed Sentinel Landscape Designation and Senator
Murray's staff discussed the Pit -to -Pier project
• Quilcene Floodplain; Commissioner Dean is coordinating with Treasurer Stacie Prada regarding
the potential relocating of the Gallagher House that is currently located on a property being
purchased in the Quilcene Floodplain. The Commissioners previously expressed desire to save
the house
• Halibut fishing season; potential halibut season extension
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NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting
at 4:24 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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S�IiNG`S MINUTES
Week of June 12, 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 urged the Commissioners to uphold a 2009 Court Order regarding Security Services
Northwest;
• An individual urged the Commissioners to communicate to Navy Base Whidbey Island the concerns
of Jefferson County residents regarding the proposed increase in Growler flights;
• An individual compared President Trump's Administration to Nazi Germany and submitted a
statement titled "The Republican Parry is now promoting fascism;"
• An individual voiced his concerns regarding the housing situation in Jefferson County stating that our
County's vacancy rate is less than 1%;
• An individual stated that he is speaking for the owner of Security Services Northwest (SSNW) and
urged the Commissioners to support SSNW on a project they are working on; and
• An individual stated: 1) He is pleased with the hiring of the new Central Services Director but
disappointed that the candidate chosen does not have a background in Information
Technology; and 2) We are being propagandized by those in Washington D.C. and urged the
Commissioners to resist.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dean
moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. BID AWARD re: Center Road Overlay, Phase 5, MP 0.00 to MP 2.26, County Project
No. 18019270, CRAB Project No. 1613-01; In the Amount of $681,102.88; Jefferson
County Public Works; Lakeside Industries, Inc.
2. AGREEMENT re: Jefferson County Central Services Director; In the Amount of $9,169.20 per
month; Jefferson County Administrator; Mark McCauley
3. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated June 5, 2017 Totaling $822,057.90 and
A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated June 5, 2017 Totaling $776,736.62
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on their
meeting schedules.
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BID OPENING re: Quilcene Solid Waste Drop Box SitIrnproveme ro ect No.
401-594-1984: Public Works Architectural Projects Planner Gordon Raxnstr,4m stated the Engineer's
estimate is $167,000 for Base Bid and Alternate #1 and includes tax. Mr. Ramstrom opened and read
aloud the following two bids:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
JH Construction Resources, Kingston $244,517.89
Coultas General Contracting, Poulsbo $234,039.35
Staff will review the bids and bring a recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
The meeting was recessed at 10:06 a.m. and reconvened at 10:31 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items:
• Proposal for Integrated Healthcare; the Board met with the Regional Administrator for the Salish
Behavioral Health Organization and the Public Health Director regarding the proposal.
The meeting was recessed at 12:14 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTYADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: County
Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Miscellaneous Items — Continued:
• Board of Health meeting; Madam Chair Kler will be inviting individuals to attend the upcoming
Board of Health meeting regarding the Behavioral Health Organization proposal decision
• National Association of Counties (NACo); Madam Chair Kler received notice of a NACo
Conference in Ohio July 21-24, 2017
• Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Commissioner of Public Lands
Hillary Franz rural communities partnership initiative. County Administrator Morley to share
information with Senior Managers and Economic Development Council for opportunities to
propose.
• DNR and Marbled Murrellet; letter on plan. Commissioner Dean and County Administrator
Morley will invite Bernard Bohrman of the Olympic National Resource Center in Forks.
• Salish Behavioral Health Organization; further discussion on the mid-term adopter Medicaid
health integration
• Electronic tablets
• Affordable Housing crisis; solutions and funding; 2008 City of Port Townsend declaration
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• Conservation District
• Municipal Research and Services Center (MRS C); Commissioner Dean has been asked to join
the MRSC Board
• National Endowment for the Humanities; Letter of support requested
Calendar Coordination:
Below is a list of the upcoming meetings and events the Commissioners will be attending in the near
future:
• Jefferson Transit meeting
• Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting
• Parks and Recreation District Board meeting
• Hospice Foundation Breakfast
• Board of Health meeting
• Legislative Steering Committee teleconference
• Retirement celebration at Fort Worden for Tim Lawson
• Salish Behavioral Health Organization meeting
• Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization meeting
• Housing Partnership meeting
• Beausite Lake Bunk House Dedication
• Meeting at Tamanowas Rock
• Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Base Indian Island
Commissioner Dean will be out of the office June 20-22, 2017.
Central Services Director Mark McCauley will start on June 19, 2017.
Madam Chair Kler will be out of the office June 28, 2017 to July 5, 2017.
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Dean moved to adjourn the meeting at
3:31 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
Carolyn Avery, CMC
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kathleen Kler, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Kate Dean, Member
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