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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM012202District No. 1 Commissioner: Dan TiHerness 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 January 22, 2002 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Wojt. Commissioners Glen Huntingford and Dan Titterness were both present. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Titterness moved to approve the minutes of December 10, 2001 with the deletion of the sentence from the third paragraph of page 17 that says "It doesn't hurt to take one last look." Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board met in EXECUTIVE SESSION with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Community Development Director, Natural Resources Director and the Deputy County Administrator from 8:30 a.m. to 9:29 a.m. regarding actual litigation. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: a problem with the Bridgehaven Water System as a water purveyor with a moratorium on water taps; and Stuart Elliott was introduced as the new reporter for the Peninsula Daily News. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Huntingford moved to delete Item 2 and approve and adopt the balance of the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for Supported Employment to Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Morningside 2. DELETE AGREEMENT, Amendment #3 re: Salmon and Snow Creek Estuary IAC #999-1721A; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Washington State Office of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (See item later in Minutes.) 3. AGREEMENT, #02-64002-006 re: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for 2002 to Provide Public Services to Low-Moderate Income Persons within Jefferson and Clallam Counties; Services Provided by Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP); Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 22, 2002 AGREEMENT re: Provide Public Services to Low-Moderate Income Persons within Jefferson and Clallam Counties for 2002; Funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED); Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) AGREEMENT re: Joint Funding for Water Resources Investigations; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; United States (U. S.) Department of Interior & United States (U. S.) Geological Survey AGREEMENTS (2) re: Emergency Road Repair Services for 2002-2003; Jefferson County Public Works; 1) Leavitt Trucking, Inc.; and 2) Winney Construction, Co. AGREEMENT, Amendment #3 re: Salmon and Snow Creek Estuary IAC #999-1721A; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Washington State Office of the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation: (Item 2 on the Consent Agenda) Commissioner Huntingford asked for more information about the property that is to be acquired with this funding. After reviewing the records for a copy of the original agreement, it was determined that this amendment was approved by the Board on August 13, 2001. No further action will be taken on this copy. (See also minutes of January 28, 2002.) Discussion re: Major Industrial Developments (MID) Language: Josh Peters, Associate Planner, explained that following the December 11,2001 public hearing the Board directed staff to address five issues. These issues have all been addressed and staff recommends that the Board advertise a public hearing for the language changes to the proposed ordinance. DCD and the City of Port Townsend are continuing negotiations on the interlocal agreement regarding the MID process. Commissioner Titterness reported that he talked to members of the City Council and they indicated that the City wants the interlocal agreement on the agenda at the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee meeting on February 6. Any changes can be worked out at that meeting and the interlocal agreement will be available for the public hearing on the ordinance. He suggested scheduling a public hearing for the first available date after the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee meeting and advertising it next week. Chairman Wojt asked if the draft interlocal agreement will be acceptable to the City Council members who recently took office? Josh Peters explained that an agreement was drafted and forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager and the County Administrator are working out the details. Commissioner Huntingford said that he thought JeffRandal, the City Planning Manager, was going to make changes and return the agreement to the County for review. Commissioner Titterness stated that this needs to be an efficient process and he thinks that it is appropriate at this time to schedule a hearing on the proposed changes to the MID Ordinance. Chairman Wojt advised that the County and City need to agree on the interlocal agreement before a public hearing is scheduled. Commissioner Titterness stated that he feels the County is committed to moving this process forward in a timely and appropriate manner and that the City Council would probably agree. The Interlocal Agreement should be right for adoption after the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee meeting. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 22, 2002 A1 Scalf advised that both of these issues can be discussed at the February 6, 2002 Joint Growth Management Steering Committee meeting and the public hearing can be scheduled for February 25, 2002. Discussion re: 2002 Comprehensive Plan Update: Randy Kline, Associate Planner, explained that in 2002 all cities and counties of the State are required to update their Comprehensive Plans for consistency with the Growth Management Act, including any amendments that have been made. The deadline for this work is September 1, 2002. Every jurisdiction is to take some type of action by that date that explains their progress and what portions of their Comprehensive Plans are in compliance with GMA. Jefferson County is in a unique position because the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1998 and all the amendments to the GMA have already been addressed. A provision of the UDC directs the Planning Commission to complete a review of the Comprehensive Plan by April 15, 2002 and forward any recommended changes to DCD. The County has been awarded a grant for this work, but has not accepted it yet. The Comprehensive Plan will be open to appeal after this update. If the County determines that the Comprehensive Plan is statutorily consistent with the Growth Management Act and that no amendments are required, a statement of this determination is required. This determination can also be appealed. Randy Kline advised that this review will have a public participation and outreach component. The County was awarded a $75,000 grant for this work. He then reviewed the scope of work for this grant. Commissioner Huntingford cautioned that he has heard from several constituents that issues brought up during this review may turn this into a larger task. Commissioner Titterness asked about the provision in the State contract that the funds for this grant may be unilaterally cut if the State has budget problems? David Goldsmith advised that the State could cut the funds for this grant during the grant period, but the County has no choice but to update the Comprehensive Plan even if the State pulls this funding. Commissioner Titterness asked if the State chooses not to fund this work, why is the County obligated to do the work? David Goldsmith explained that the Unfunded Mandate Law (RCW 43.135.060) states that any law passed will include funding; and the avenue for recouping costs for unfunded mandates is different than the requirement to do the work. Discussion and Possible Action re: Federal Secure Rural Schools Funding: Deputy County Administrator Gary Rowe and Natural Resources Manager Dave Christensen updated the Board on the Title II! Federal Forest funding through the Secure Rural Schools Act. The Board chose to have 70% of the funding retained by the Federal Forest Service for Title I! projects. A Resource Advisory Committee was formed by the Forest Service to review and prioritize project proposals. Jefferson County will be submitting project proposals for funding of noxious weed control and to assess wildlife habitat. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 22, 2002 The County retained the remaining 30% of the funding (approximately $189,000) for Title III projects. Dave Christensen reviewed the authorized uses and the funding amounts that the Commissioners have discussed: · Search and Rescue $10,000 (Reimbursement Expenditures Only) · Emergency Services · Community Service Work Camps · Easement Purchases · Forest related educational opportunities $ 90,000 $ 75,000 Fire Prevention and County Planning $10,000 Community Forestry Gary Rowe reported that Title III funds can be spent anywhere within the County, while Title II funds can only be used on projects that are adjacent to and enhance Federal Forest lands. Dave Christensen stated that Title III funding can be used to help purchase access to public lands or properties in Conservation Futures funding proposals. The current suggested breakdown for the funding was discussed last year and circumstances can change that would change the amounts or uses. Gary Rowe said that the County has the discretion to spend the funding on one project or divide it up between several projects. The funding is for six years and the projects can be reevaluated annually. Chairman Wojt asked if the forest related educational opportunities involve the YIPPEE afterschool program? Gary Rowe answered that he doesn't know the details, but Jeff Soder and Katherine Baril have been developing a program that could include YIPPEE participants. Commissioner Huntingford said that he would like to see a program in the schools that shows the use of natural resources in a positive way instead of destroying the environment. He and Commissioner Titterness agreed that students need a more rounded education about the use of natural resources. Jeff Soder said that the program they are working on would tie in with 4-H which deals with animal and resource stewardship. Dave Christensen stated that the educational opportunities are specified for after school programs only. Commissioner Titterness asked whether $10,000 is an adequate amount for Search and Rescue? Gary Rowe answered that this is the amount that has been spent in past years. Gary Rowe summarized that the Act is different from previous distribution of funds because a portion of the funding is being controlled by local lawmakers to allow for specific impacts on local communities. He reminded the Board that this is a six year program and if it is to be extended, the County needs to show the ties between local communities and the National Forest and how important it is for the Forest Service to be involved in those communities. Jude McClure stated that the YIPPEE program has been supported by a Juvenile Justice grant for the last few years and it is uncertain whether that grant will be renewed. She suggested that this funding be used to support the YIPPEE program. Commissioner Huntingford asked if it can be tied in to the Federal Forest in some way? Commissioner Titterness pointed out that programs benefitting school children are included in the goals of the Strategic Plan and he feels that the County will make every effort to maintain the program if the current grant funding is no longer available. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of Januar7 22, 2002 Dave Christensen asked if the Board wants to start taking applications for proposals for the Title III funding? He noted that a more complex proposal process means more oversight and higher administrative costs. Commissioner Tittemess replied that the majority of the proposals will come from existing programs or projects. Commissioner Wojt stated that he would like to see the YIPPEE Program bring forward a proposal that will tie in with the Federal Forest and the funding criteria. Commissioner Tittemess asked if the Sheriff's Office would put in a proposal for the Search and Rescue Program? David Goldsmith explained that because the funding for this program is "reimbursable expenditures only," and there is only one Search and Rescue Program in the County, they don't need to make a proposal. He does not think that the County is required to make a public request for proposals. Commissioner Huntingford recommended that the County develop written criteria for the programs to address, such as tying the activity to the Federal Forest or a certain age group. Commissioner Titterness asked to see research done before next year on establishing a community service work camp program and community forestry programs that would utilize these funds. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY ~- ~ B~F-COMMIS SI~N~RS "'":3 ' '' '' TM ' Glen~,~H~~r ATTEST: ~~d D~ss, Member Loma Delsey, CM~ Clerk of the Bo~d Page 5