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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM061801District No. 1 Commissioner: Dan Titterness District No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford District No. 3 Commissioner: Richard Wojt County Administrator: Charles Saddler Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of June 18, 2001 The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m by Commissioner Dan Tittemess. Commissioner Richard Wojt was present. Commissioner Glen Huntingford was not present. The Board dismissed the Commissioners' and County Administrator's briefings until next week. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The Board opened an abbreviated comment period because of the time. The only person that spoke asked if they could speak during the 11:00 a.m. discussion. The Board agreed that they could speak then. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wojt moved to adopt and approve all of the items on the Consent Agenda as submitted. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 55-01 re: In the Matter of Establishing the Date for 2002 Budget Submissions, Review Hearings, and Final Adoption 2. RESOLUTION NO. 56-01 re: Temporary Restriction of Traffic on Lindsay Hill Road, Project No. XO 1386 for Emergency Road Construction 3. AGREEMENT re: Regional Skid Car Training Program; Washington Counties Risk Pool; Mason County, Kitsap County, Clallam County, Island County, San Juan County and Whatcom County 4. AGREEMENT AGR01006 re: Administration of Sales and Use Tax and Criminal Justice Tax; Washington State Department of Revenue 5. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services; Management and Technical Support for the Castle Hill HVAC Upgrade Analysis; Jefferson County Central Services; Art Anderson Associates 6. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services; Planning Services in Connection with the Conservation Futures Advisory Board; Jefferson County Central Services; Cedar River Associates 7. AGREEMENT re: Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center Improvements/Sitework; Jefferson County Public Works; Wilson-Michel, Inc. 8. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 4 re: Increasing Amount of Grant for Quilcene/Snow Watershed Plan; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Washington State Department of Ecology 9. AGREEMENT re: Purchase of One (1) Custom Designed 23-25 Foot Aluminum Constructed Vessel with Cabin; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Lee Shore Marine Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 18, 2001 10. 11. Request for Twelve (12) Month Extension of Preliminary Long Plat/Planned Unit Development; Mats View Meadows, ~SUB94-0102 & ~ZON95-0053; Located off of Oak Bay Road, Port Ludlow; Harold & Mary Ann Moe, Applicants FINAL Large Lot Subdivision Approval, ~SUB95-0108, Sugar Hill Estates; To Divide 56 Acres into 10 Residential Lots; Located off of Beaver Valley Road, Chimacum; Robert R. Simpson, President, Covenant Mortgage Corporation BID OPENING re: New, Marine Navigation and Radio Equipment with Installation: County Administrator Charles Saddler opened and read the bid received as follows: Greentree Communications $13,767.91 including sales tax. Commissioner Wojt moved to have the Sheriff review the bid for accuracy and make a recommendation for bid award that is to the best advantage of the County. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion. The motion carried. BID CALL and Approval of Construction Plans re: Lindsay Hill Road Restoration Project #X01386; Sealed Bids Accepted until 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 16, 2001 and Opened and Read Shortly Thereafter in the County Commissioners Chambers: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the bid call and the construction plans for the Lindsay Hill Road restoration project as submitted. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried. Request for Overnight Parking at East Beach, Marrowstone Island on Saturday, July 28, 2001; Roberta Hendrix: After reviewing this request for overnight parking at the East Beach County Park, Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the request as submitted. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion re: Traffic Safety Class: Deputy County Administrator, David Goldsmith, reported that this traffic safety class program is an effort to reduce the number of cases going to court for traffic infractions. Prosecution on traffic infractions can be deferred if the person takes the class. In addition, the violation will not go on the person's driving record if they don't have any other driving problems for a year following their participation in the class. The Court has the authority to allow this program and to pass the fees on to the citizens involved. Sheriff Pete Piccini advised that the Traffic Safety Coordinator in his office teaches this class. This is a good program and it has worked in other counties. David Goldsmith noted that once the program is established, the County can send employees who have off duty driving problems to it. Currently the County can take disciplinary action on an employee who has driving problems when they are off duty. This will be an alternative to that action. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 18, 2001 Commissioner Wojt moved to approve this program. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried. Resolution Rescinding and Invalidating Resolution #71-00, a Resolution Adopted August 7, 2000 Statutory Vacation, Pursuant to the Non-User Statute of Certain Portions o£Julian Street, Charles Avenue, and a Portion o£Alley Block 22 in the Eisenbeis Bay View Addition Plat; Mark Hering and Marie Campanoli, Petitioners: County Administrator Charles Saddler advised that this is the continuation of a discussion about an issue that has been going on for several months. In an effort to avoid a lawsuit, the Board was asked to defer action on this resolution for two weeks to allow the parties to negotiate. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Alvarez reported that nothing has happened with those negotiations, and he recommended that this resolution not be approved or considered again by the Board. He feels the County should go ahead with the summary judgment motion that has been prepared. If the Board rescinds the resolution, the County has been assured another law suit will be filed. Commissioner Titterness asked if there is a change to the value of parcels adjacent to a statutorily vacated area? Assessor Jack Westerman reported that the assessment was not changed on the lots next to these alleys. He advised that in some circumstances, where the vacated streets and alleys enlarge the adjacent parcel, there is an increase in the parcel assessment. Commissioner Titterness asked if the County (the Public) has any rights to the property that was statutorily vacated? David Alvarez advised that any right the public may have had was lost in 1895. Malcolm Harris, Attorney, advised that he agrees with Mr. Alvarez' opinion. Commissioner Wojt moved to deny this resolution to rescind Resolution No. 71-00. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried. Discussion re: 1) H.J. Carroll Park Caretaker's/Maintenance Project; and 2) Execution o£CONTRACT with Viking Fence: Public Works Director Frank Gifford reviewed the plans for the park including the maintenance and caretaker's areas. The access for the caretaker residence will come off an existing street. The fencing surrounds the maintenance facility and another section surrounds the caretaker's residence. This plan has been reviewed by the H.J. Carroll Park Committee. Frank Gifford asked if the Board would approve the fencing contract? Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the contract with Viking Fence Company as submitted. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried. Warren Steurer, Parks & Recreation Manager, reported that Jack (H.J.) Carroll donated $40,000 to the park, of which $3,000 was held back for maintenance. The basketball court plans have been finalized and the project will be implemented. Valerie Green, Architectural Coordinator, advised that there is one more construction project at the park to come before the Board. It will be the last contract for the caretakers/maintenance building. Warren Steurer advised that there will be a ceremony at the park this week to recognize the people who have made donations to the park. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 18, 2001 Discussion re: Creating a New Division for Natural Resource Management within Health and Human Services Department: Environmental Health Specialist David Christensen advised that the previous discussion about the creation of the Natural Resource Division needs to be clarified. The funding request is for $40,000 annually. The confusion came from the use of the term "seed" money. This is an annual funding request to allow this program to grow. There are many grant opportunities and many programs that require continual County input. Charles Saddler advised that the request is for $40,000 annually through 2003 and then the program will be reviewed. Commissioner Tittemess asked if creating this division will provide enough savings in other departments so that cuts can be made? Charles Saddler answered that he doubts if the savings will be enough to allow cuts in other budgets. This position will be assigned work that the other departments have been doing. This will take a significant workload of added responsibilities off of the Environmental Health Department and will allow them to focus on their own work. Right now the Environmental Health Director is spending about 15% of his time on water and septic issues and with the shift of this work he will be able to spend about 50% of his time on these matters, as well as working on ways to streamline and improve processes in Environmental Health. Commissioner Woj t moved to accept the staff recommendation to create a Natural Resources Division within the Health Department. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion. The Health and Human Services Department will put forward a budget amendment to accommodate this division at the appropriate time. Commissioner Titterness called for a vote on the motion. Commissioner Wojt and Commissioner Titterness voted for the motion. The motion carried. MEETING ADJOURNED ~,~N ., . :.~ ~ .,' A~EST: '~.~ ~ · .-.-" Clerk of the Bo~d JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS '~~i?har"~d Wojt, !~i / )er Dan Titterness, Member Page 4 Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class To the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County: We support the establishment of a Traffic Safety Class in Jefferson County as outlined in the accompanying Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class Policy and Procedures (rev. 4/20/01) and course outline. date: Peter G. Piccini, Sheriff of Jefferson County  . date: Kri~ten Andei:son, Chief o~ Port Townsend Police Mark Huth, District Court Judge ~~~rector date: Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class Policy and Procedures 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy and procedure is to provide information on the philosophy and operation of the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class. 2. POLICY STATEMENT Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and the Port Townsend Police Department are committed to the safety and well being of their citizens and visitors. An integral part of traffic safety is enforcement of the legal rules of our roadways. Another part, of equal importance, is the prevention of traffic violations One contributor to illegal and unsafe vehicle maneuvers on our roadways is lack of knowledge of safe driving practices, laws governing motor vehicles, and proper use of motor vehicle safety features. In keeping with Jefferson County law enforcement's commitment to community safety, the operation of a traffic safety class is an excellent way to provide assistance to the public in gaining their compliance with traffic laws and their dedication to safe driving practices. Jefferson County's Traffic Safety Class will create an opportunity for positive interaction between law enforcement and the citizens of this county. We believe that education is a venue for positive law enforcement that will lead to a safer and healthier community by making the roadways safer for everyone. The objective of the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class is to make operators of motor vehicles more aware of traffic laws, safe practices, and operation of vehicular safety features. The resources of the criminal justice system are finite Thus, the actions of law enforcement agencies that affect the community must be carefully planned and coordinated to assure efficiency Educating the population that disregards traffic regulations may reduce future traffic problems and contribute to the welfare of the community. The Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class is designed to provide those individuals who have been cited for violating minor traffic laws and those who hold suspended operators' licenses an opportunity to improve their knowledge and understanding of traffic laws, accepted practices, and vehicle safety features. It also gives them additional motivation to be better drivers by keeping the violation off their driving record or by seeking outlined avenues to regain a legal motor vehicle operator license. The advantage to the taxpayer and the legal system is that diversion results in less use of the court and incarceration systems. That allows the enforcement systems to redirect limited resources to achieve greater effectiveness in dealing with other important issues. Rev 4/20/01 3. CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ATTENDANCE Attendance at the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class is primarily those individuals who are cited for minor moving violations under Title 46, Chapter 61 of the Revised Code of Washington, those individuals who have been cited for Driving While License Suspended - Third Degree and wish to regain driving privileges, and those assigned to the class as a condition of employment. In the first case, the moving violation must have occurred within the boundaries of Jefferson or Clallam Counties. A court may order anyone, at its discretion, to attend Traffic Safety Class. An individual is only eligible to attend traffic school for the purposes of deferment of a traffic violation or reinstatement of a suspended license once within a seven-year period. Deferment of a traffic violation by attendance at Jefferson County's Traffic Safety Class is completely at the court's discretion. The applicant must first receive permission for the deferment from the court prior to enrolling in the Class for that purpose. Persons who have pending charges for Driving While License Suspended - Third Degree or other criminal traffic offenses must obtain written authorization to attend Traffic Safety Class from the court with jurisdiction It will be up to that court to adjudicate the pending charges. The Traffic Safety Class Coordinator will take no action regarding pending charges other than notification of successful completion of the Class. Persons who have been convicted of a sexual predator felony involving a vehicle, or DUI offense are not eligible to attend the class. 4. PROCEDURE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Upon citing an individual for a traffic violation that meets the eligibility criteria for attendance at the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class, the law enforcement officer issuing the citation should give the traffic school brochure to the offender. The officer should explain that the individual might be eligible to attend the Traffic Safety Class. The offender should be instructed to read the information contained on the citation and the brochure If they wish to apply for the traffic safety class, they must complete the application form contained in the brochure and follow the directions. 5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASS APPLICANT An individual who opts to take the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class must complete the application form and submit it with the $35 fee to the Sheriff's Department at 81 Elkins Road. Port Hadlock, WA 98339. The application and fee must be accompanied by the relevant document: For a Deferment of an Infraction: A copy of the citation and court order permitting attendance must accompany the application and fee and must be received within 30 calendar days following a mitigation or a contested hearing Rev 4/20/01 before a court that permitted attendance at Traffic Safety Class as an option. The traffic offender must pay an administrative fee to the court, successfully complete the Traffic Safety Class and not receive any further moving vehicle citations for one year from date of the completion of the class in order to have a ticket dismissed. For Reinstatement of a Suspended Driver's License: A copy of the participant's driving record, obtained from the Department of Licensing, must accompany the application and fee. An applicant with pending criminal traffic charges shall obtain written authorization for attendance from the court with jurisdiction. An individual who has a suspended license in the third degree may apply for the Traffic Safety Class as part of the Jefferson County Driver License Restoration Program. To qualify for this program, the offender must be currently employed, attend the 6-hour traffic safety class, and attend an additional 2-hour session that will focus on their driver license history problems. As a condition of employment: A copy of the letter requiring attendance at the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class from the participant's employer must accompany the application and fee. Failure to comply with directions will result in the automatic rejection of the application Individuals applying for the Traffic Safety Class will be notified within ten calendar days of the receipt of their paperwork as to whether or not they have been accepted. The acceptance letter will specify the date, time, and location of the class. The same fees shall apply to all individuals independent of their residency status or reason for taking the class The Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class program will attempt to deliver a certificate of completion to the class participant, but is not responsible for insuring that a third party receive notification of completion. The Traffic Safety Class will begin promptly at 8:30 AM and end at 3:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch break. Breaks will be given at the discretion of the instructor. Individuals attending Jefferson County's Traffic Safety Class may not be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. They must be on time for all segments of the class, behave and dress appropriately. The class will be a non-smoking environment. Failure to comply with orders from the instructor will result in dismissal without refund. 6. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COORDINATOR The Coordinator of the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Task Force shall serve as the Coordinator of the Jefferson County Traffic Safety Class. He or she shall be responsible for the overall operation of the program It shall be the Coordinator's responsibility to insure that the program is operated in accordance with the policy Rev 4/20/01 and procedures contained within this section. The Coordinator shall be the primary instructor of the Traffic Safety Class and may utilize the available resources in order to maintain a high standard of quality in the level of instruction. In addition to those procedures listed above, the Coordinator shall provide the appropriate Court with a list of those with citations who did or did not successfully complete the Traffic Safety Class on their assigned date The notification will occur within ten days of the class. The Coordinator is responsible for keeping records of all those who apply for the Traffic Safety Class, as well as those who do or do not attend. The Coordinator shall be responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with court and law enforcement personnel. The Coordinator shall be responsible for developing and revi sing, as necessary, the Traffic Safety Class curriculum. The contents of the class should reflect the needs of the participants and cooperating agencies in addition to current information on safe driving practices and equipment, so as to provide the informauon necessary to promote legal and safe driving in our community. Any and all funds received as application and rescheduling fees shall be used solely for funding the operation of the Traffic Safety Program. 7. PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING CLASS APPLICATIONS Application for the Traffic Safety Class may be made through the mail or in person at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office during regular business hours. Payment must accompany the application To process an application, make sure that the applicant has completed the form and has a copy of either the ticket and court order, their driver license history from the Department of Licensing, or a copy of the notice from their employer requiring them to take the class. Upon payment for the class, the applicant should be given a receipt. If a check or money order was received as remittance, the number of the check or money order should be noted on the receipt. If payment is in the form of a check other than that of the applicant, a note should be entered in the memo section of their file indicating the name and address of the person who signed the check. A copy of the receipt and the completed application form must be routed to the Traffic Safety Class Coordinator. If the applicant is a traffic offender, the case number must be written in the upper right hand corner of the completed application form. The staff member who processes the application should complete the information blocks on the lower part of the form Under the information block labeled "mode", the processor should indicate whether it was cash, a check or money order. If it is a check or money order, the number of said item must be indicated. The receipt number must be written under the information block labeled "number". Rev 4/20/01 After the application is processed, an acceptance letter is given to the person either by mail or in person. The Traffic Safety Class Coordinator is only responsible for providing a letter of confirmation for attendance. The program has no obligation or responsibility for providing any additional communication on behalf of the attendee to any court, jurisdiction, agency, business, or employer. 8. RESCHEDULING AND OTHER EXCEPTIONS An individual who wishes to reschedule their date of attendance may do so in person, by mail, or by telephone. The fee for rescheduling is $10. If a person is rescheduled, a note should be made in the memo section of their file and new letter of acceptance be issued to them and a copy sent to the Traffic Safety Class Coordinator. As a general policy, an individual should not be rescheduled more than twice. Rev 4/20/01 Traffic Safety Course Outline II. III. IV. VI. Introduction and Overview Road Safety Challenge Quiz Driving Under the Influence a. The action i. Alcohol 1. History of BAC 2. The myths and justifications of inebriation (video) 3. How alcohol affects the brain - fatal vision goggles demo 4. Choices - the designated driver ii. Illegal drugs 1. Methamphetamine - a growing problem 2. Other illegal drugs 3. Prescription drugs 4. Over-the-counter drugs b The consequences 1. Self-reporting (crash) 2. Stopped by law enforcement 3. Processing 4. Some of the costs a. JAIL - tiered system b. BAIL bail schedule and other costs (lawyer, insurance, impounding fees) c. NAIL - lose license d. TAIL - viewable driving record for 10 years e. FAIL - implied consent law - automatically lose license for one year if refuse PBT or BAC Speeding a. The action i. Kinetic forces ii. Savings of time - Is it worth it? b The consequences Safety in the car and the dynamics of crashes a. Safety restraints (video on crash testing) i. Adult ii. Child b Air bags -front and side, deployment, positioning c. Car design to absorb crash forces d. Rollovers - special section on SUVs and 15-passenger vans e. Tires f. Anti-lock brakes Safety on the Road a. Cell phones b. Road rage VII VIII. IX. Sharing the road i. Motorcycles ii. Bicycles iii.Pedestrians - especially with childern iv. Animals v. Recreational Vehicles vi. Senior citizens Driving skills a. Parking lots b Backing up c. Skidding d Hydroplaning e. Space cushion f. Following Distance g. Scanning h Intersections and right-of-way Roadways in Jefferson County Motor Vehicle Fatalities in Jefferson County