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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM021102District No. 1 Commissioner: Dan Titterness District No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford District No. 3 Commissioner: Richard Wojt County Administrator: Charles Saddler Deputy County Administrator: David Goldsmith Deputy County Administrator: Gary Rowe Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of February 11, 2002 Chairman Richard Wojt called the meeting to order at the appointed time. Commissioners Dan Titterness and Glen Huntingford were present. The Commissioners met in Executive Session with the County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator to discuss potential litigation from 8:35 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Charles Saddler updated the Board on the status of the work of the Fee Review Advisory Committee. This Committee was formed during the budget process to review proposed fees that were submitted by the Department of Community Development and the Environmental Health Department. Environmental Health Director Larry Fay explained that their last two meetings have focused on finishing their task and developing a recommendation for the Board. The Committee knew they wouldn't meet the Board's deadline of January 24, 2002. They felt that if they recommended a lesser increase in a fee, they needed to identify how the budget shortfall would be offset (corresponding fee increase or place for cost saving.) There are 8 or 9 specific recommendations that the Committee has proposed and will forward to the Board. Committee Member Ann Avary prepared a draft report and gave it to Larry Fay to review, but he hasn't had time to read it and get back to her with his comments. The Committee plans to review the report after Larry Fay's review. Chairman Wojt pointed out that the Board didn't ask the Committee to do a budget analysis. They were asked to review the proposed fees. Commissioner Huntingford added that the Committee thought that if they felt a fee was too high they had to figure out where to make a reduction, but that wasn't the direction from the Board. Charles Saddler and Larry Fay agreed that the Committee interpreted this as part of the charge they were given. Chairman Wojt noted that the Committee has done what they were asked to do. The Committee agreed that they could not make recommendations on the fees proposed in December, Larry Fay explained. He noted that one of the Committee's recommendations is to create a sub-committee to review the fees individually. Commissioner Huntingford suggested that the Board thank the committee members for their work. He also asked that the Board receive a copy of a matrix compiled by committee member Judi Morris and the draft report. Chairman Wojt asked how much revenue will be lost if the implementation of these fees is put off for three Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of February 11, 2002 Chairman Wojt asked how much revenue will be lost if the implementation of these fees is put off for three months? Charles Saddler answered that the overall budget impact is a loss of $200,000. Larry Fay advised that it's too late to change the fees for the food program this year because the 2002 billings were sent in January. Another month's delay in fee increases for the on-site sewage program won't have a huge impact because the building season hasn't begun yet and that is when the majority of the fees are received. Charles Saddler added that the $200,000 in revenues in the 2002 budget was made up from a non-recurring revenue source which will continue to be a hole in the budget that needs to be addressed or it will get worse. Commissioner Tittemess asked that the Committee's report and a copy of the matrix be available for next week's meeting. Charles Saddler pointed out that there could be logistical problems in trying to have the entire Committee review the report before then. Larry Fay offered to give a copy of the matrix to the Commissioners immediately and have the draft relSort to them before next week's meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: One property owner near the 35th Street Park property stated that the neighbors never objected to the County's plan for the park. APPROVAL OFMINUTES: Commissioner Tittemess moved to approve the minutes of December 24, 2001 and January 7, 2002 as presented. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Titterness moved to adopt and approve all of the items as submitted. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carded by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 11-02 re: Support for the Washington State Legislature to Restore Funding to the Washington State Library 2. RESOLUTION NO. 12-02 re: Naming a Private Road, Moji Road; Yukimori and Setsuko Moji, Roger Campbell and Jean Bums, Petitioners 3. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Ordinance Amending the UDC to Address MIDs; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners' Chambers 4. AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: 2002 AIDS Omnibus Services; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Southwest Washington Health District 5. AGREEMENTS (2) re: Professional Services for Public Education and Outreach in Breast and Cervical Cancer Health Programs (BCHP); Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Linda Kehrli and Komelia Smith Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of February 11, 2002 10. 11. AGREEMENT re: Coordinated Prevention Grant Funding for Compliance with the Solid Waste Management Regulations Identified in the Solid Waste Management Plan, Moderate Risk Waste Plan and Hazardous Waste Management Plan; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Washington State Department of Ecology AGREEMENT re: Development Review and Inspection Services for City Public Works; Jefferson County Public Works; City of Port Townsend AGREEMENT re: Professional Appraisal Services for Acquisition of Property from the Cotton Family Limited Partnership to be Designated as Chimacum Creek Beach Park; Jefferson County Public Works; Strickland, Heischmann & Hoss, Inc. AGREEMENT re: Maintenance Services for E911 Telephone Equipment; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Qwest Accept Resignation from Member of the Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board; Tami Lydic Accept Resignation from Two (2) Members of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Representing District #3; Mary Jenkins and Cindy Lesh Two (2) Requests: 1) High School Regional Mock Trial Competition; Saturday, February 23, 2002; Marianne Walters; and 2) Republican Caucus; Saturday, April 6, 2002; Jefferson County GOP Central Committee: Charles Saddler explained that there are two requests for the use of the Courthouse facilities on the weekend. These meetings have raised security issues because the building will be open outside of normal business hours and will remain open all day. Facilities staff would be required to open and close the building. Gary Rowe advised that there are costs associated with providing the meeting space and the Central Services Department (Facilities Management) needs to be reimbursed for these costs. Security must be provided in the building for events held outside of normal County work hours. Commissioner Tittemess agreed that the policy of collecting the reimbursement for expenses needs to be reaffirmed. Commissioner Huntingford stated that the Courthouse is a public facility and he feels the County needs to keep the public engaged and involved. He asked to see a record of the number of uses requested outside work hours. He is concerned about how this policy will impact groups that request to use the facility. Commissioner Huntingford moved to establish a policy that non-profit organizations would not have to pay a fee, and "for profit" organizations would be required to reimburse the County for the actual costs incurred because of the use. Commissioner Tittemess seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of February 11, 2002 The Board met in Executive Session from 10:30 a.m. tol 1:00 a.m. with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Deputy County Administrator and Director of Community Health Services regarding potential litigation. The meeting was recessed on Monday at the conclusion of the scheduled business and reconvened on Tuesday to meet with the County Administrator. All three Board members were present. MEETING ADJOURNED SEAL: ATTEST: Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY Dan Titte~~ e n~H ~l~nglb ~%~nb er Page 4