HomeMy WebLinkAboutM091701Distrid No. 1 Commissioner: Dan Tilterness County Administrator: Charles Saddler
Distrid No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford Deputy County Administrator: David Goldsmith
Distrid No. 3 Commissioner: Richard Wojt Deputy County Administrator: Gary Rowe
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
MINUTES
Week of September 17, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glen Huntingford at the appointed time.
Commissioners Dan Titterness and Richard Wojt were both present.
CO UNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Charles
Saddler explained that, since the Comprehensive Plan was finished, there have been changes that have created
both obstacles and opportunities regarding a possible UGA at Glen Cove. Director of Community
Development A1 S calf reviewed the history of the Glen Cove planning process. The major tasks involved in
completing the Special Study for Glen Cove are done and DCD staff is currently working on the minor tasks.
Their goal is to have the Special Study complete by November 19, 2001. The consultant work on the Special
Study has cost $202,965, which does not include staff work. In order to complete the study by November,
an additional $73,400 is needed for consultant work. The staff is asking that the Board review the White
Paper next week and decide if they want to schedule a study session.
Associate Planner Randy Kline advised that this White Paper was prepared by the consultant, Earth Tech, to
review the alternatives at Glen Cove. The 3 alternatives are:
· Expansion of the Port Townsend UGA
· A stand alone UGA
· Expanding the boundaries of Glen Cove to make an area of more intense rural development
(LAMIRD)
The City of Port Townsend, through their Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, is currently discussing
their vision of the future for Glen Cove. The LAMIRD alternative is recommended by the consultant. Randy
Kline noted that this alternative should save the County money because it would be part of the 2002
Comprehensive Plan Amendment process in May. The UGA option probably wouldn't meet that deadline.
Commissioner Titterness stated that he feels an issue that is this important should not be restricted to the
May 1 submission process. This needs to move forward.
Charles Saddler added that an MID or a sub-area plan may not accelerate the process. That is a question that
needs to be reviewed by legal staff. Chairman Huntingford reported that he met with John Bagley, CEO of
Port Townsend Paper Corporation, last week. He reported that business is good right now, but if the mill
was shut down, it could create problems for the Glen Cove area especially if the County wants to promote
business opportunities there. The County needs to move quicker in order to encourage businesses to locate
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in the Glen Cove area. Charles Saddler added that, ideally, the County needs to have an adequate supply of
the various types of land uses on the market at any given time. An MID designation is geared for a particular
type of development and probably isn't right for Glen Cove at this time. A UGA allows for more intense
development of land. Chairman Huntingford pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan and the UDC are
effective tools for government operations, but are they working for the citizens? He has been told that the
process is confusing and takes too long for people who want to start a business.
Charles Saddler added that the Comprehensive Plan, the Courts and the Growth Management Hearings
Board, have laid out a series of hurdles that must be overcome. He encouraged the Commissioners to read
this report because it addresses issues in Glen Cove and the Tri Area and what has to be done for each of the
alternatives, as well as the costs involved.
Every land use decision made in Jefferson County in the last 10 years has been appealed and ended up in
court, Randy Kline reported. That is always in the minds of DCD staff members. Chairman Huntingford
commended staff for the good job they have done putting background information together for the appeals.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: One person was present to comment about the Lakeside
Asphalt Batch Plant and that the tailings from the Highway 20 Road project are being handled at the site.
(Charles Saddler reported that this is a proper activity for this site under Lakeside's current permit.)
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wojt
moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda with a substitute Resolution for Item #1 and the deletion
of Item #5. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 76-01 re: Supporting the President of the United States and Condemning the
Cowardly and Deadly Actions of the Terrorists and Asking Jefferson County Citizens to Give Blood
(added wording encouraging citizens to support giving blood on a continuous and on-going basis,
supporting the American economy through the purchase of stocl~s and bonds, and supporting the
principles of our American way of life, by condemning those who would strike out against any
ethnic or religious groups for these individual criminal acts of violence.)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 77-01 re: Recognition of the Extinguishment of Public Interest by Operation of
Law for a Portion of Louisa Street in the Plat of Phillips Bay View Addition; Sharon McKenzie,
Petitioner
3. AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: Provision of Detention Facility Space for Jefferson County Youth at
Kitsap Youth Center; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Kitsap County
4. AGREEMENT re: Professional Substance Abuse Treatment and Support Services for Youth;
Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Beacon of Hope, Inc.
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DELETE Agreement re: Professional Substance Abuse Assessment, Outreach and Outpatient Treatment Services for East
Jefferson County Residents; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Jefferson Community Recovery Center (See item
later in Minutes.)
Approval of Construction Plans for South Discovery Road/Railroad Bridge Overcrossing
Replacement; Project No. CS 1176 and Federal Aid Project No. STPH-2016(012); Jefferson County
Public Works
Reappoint Two (2) Persons to Serve a Two (2) Year Term on the Tri Area Community Center Board
of Directors; Terms Expire 5/19/03 and 6/11/03; Toru Araki and Patricia Gould
Recognition of Jefferson County Public Works, Maintenance Division Vegetation
Management Program: Public Works Director Frank Gifford introduced Operations Manager Aubrey
Palmer who reviewed the County's vegetation management program for County Roads. The program does
not use chemicals and has become a model in Washington State. The Board thanked the Public Works
Department for their good work continuing this program.
VA CA TION of Portion of Lotta Street; Located Off ofRhody Drive in Chimacum;
Roberta Meyer, Petitioner: Wendy Ward, Public Works, reported that there have been no comments
received from County or State agencies or neighboring property owners regarding this road vacation.
Hearing Examiner recommends approval with conditions. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 78-01 adopting this road vacation as recommended by the Hearing Examiner.
Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The
E-911 Funding Update: Deputy County Administrator, David Goldsmith, reported that the
E-911 Dispatch Service Users Advisory Group that includes all of the County Fire Districts, the City and the
County, has been meeting regularly over the past 2 years to discuss funding for these services and to help
achieve their goal of 11 dispatchers on duty for full 24 hour coverage. Over the last year a new fiscal system
has been put in place to pay for the additional costs. One more dispatcher position was added this year. Next
year the full cost of all these positions will be in the budget. The E-911 Users fund 7 of the 11 positions. The
City of Port Townsend Police and Fire Department calls have decreased this past year. He then reviewed the
proposal for next year. Last year $20 was charged to each user for a police call and $30 for a fire call. To
make the budget work this year, he is proposing an additional $2 per call. The 2002 budget proposal has been
submitted at $445,000, with $300,000 in revenues from users fees, and the balance from Jefferson County.
This User Advisory Group has notably improved the program through their participation in the costs of the
system and because of their open communication with the County about the system.
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APPROVAL OFMINUTES: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the Minutes of
September 4 and 10, 2001 as written. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
AGREEMENT re: Professional Substance Abuse Assessment, Outreach and Outpatient
Treatment Services for East Jefferson County Residents; Jefferson County Health and Human Services;
Jefferson Community Recovery Center: Commissioner Titterness moved to approve this agreement as
submitted. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Clerk of t::~2MC
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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