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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060418_cbs01 QFCOMV SS District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean w4�$ON CO6r9''_, District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan � ,� District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kler , 'C� ti County Administrator: Phil' ` Orley' Clerk of the Board: Erin gree "- `gSIIING'CO SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES April 9,2018 Chair David Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler and Commissioner Kate Dean in the Jefferson County Superior Courtroom located in the Jefferson County Courthouse. HEARING re:Proposed Ordinance to Approve a Development Agreement for the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort; and Proposed Ordinance to Adopt Development Regulations for the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort,Amending Title 17 and Title 18 of the Jefferson County Code: Chair Sullivan reviewed the procedure for the hearing had staff. The following staff members introduced themselves to the audience: County Administrator Philip Morley, Department of Community Development Director Patty Charnas and Associate Planner Michelle Farfan. Director Charnas gave a presentation on a proposed ordinance to approve a development agreement for the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort(MPR) and a proposed ordinance to adopt development regulations for the Pleasant Harbor MPR, amending Title 17 and Title 18 of the Jefferson County Code (JCC). The presentation outlined the background of the Pleasant Harbor MPR process and gave history on the project. The County passed an ordinance in 2008 that allows Pleasant Harbor MPR to be developed subject to specific conditions. Environmental impacts have been assessed in multiple impact statements. The proposed resort would include a nine-hole golf course with a three-hole practice course, 890 residential units consisting of guest rental and worker housing, 56,608 square feet of commercial space with resort- related amenities, 103 acres of natural area preserved and a phasing plan accompanied by resource management plans, utility plans and service agreements. The site is located on a former campground which consists of a system of paved and graveled roads, parking areas, 500 plus RV pad sites and buildings with septic tanks and drain fields. In 2002, the Brinnon Subarea Plan (BSP) identified the existing, yet idle NACO Campground on Black Point as an ideal location for an MPR. In 2007, a programmatic Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) supported a re-designation of the campground from rural residential to an MPR. Final EIS listed over 150 mitigating conditions regarding water quality, shellfish, water supply, stormwater, traffic,public services,housing and critical areas. In January 2008, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the MPR designation in Ordinance No. 01-0128-08 which listed 30 conditions that must be met for the planning and development of the Pleasant Harbor MPR. Between 2008 and 2015, a State Environmental Impact Statement(SEIS) analyzed and published a final resort plan, code amendments and development agreement. Collectively, the ordinance and final SEIS call for Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) for community, life safety, service agencies and groups, workforce development, consultation with area Tribes, cultural resources management, wildlife management, water supply management, surface and stormwater, greenbelts and vegetation and other specific mitigations. Page 1 Eel 7 t Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 92018 PRAFT Director Charnas reviewed the development regulations and how they address what is required in laws, and how they address the conditions of the ordinance and mitigation requirements of the EISs. The development regulations on the three zones; Marina Maritime Village, Golf Resort and Open Space Reserve, describe purpose, permitted uses and zone-specific development standards. The regulations cannot duplicate existing local codes for stormwater, critical areas, land division and site development. They also require mitigation measures for all operations occurring in all zones of the resort regarding water quality protection, resort stormwater and wastewater management, shellfish protection and other standards as published in the EIS, ordinance and SEIS. Director Charnas reviewed the regulations in further detail. Staff carefully reviewed the Planning Commission letter to the Board regarding issues, outstanding questions and other comments associated with the process to recommend development standards for the Pleasant Harbor MPR. Director Charnas reviewed the development agreement and the purpose it serves for the Pleasant Harbor MPR and how it complies with the conditions of the ordinance and mitigation requirements of the EISs. The agreement provides clarity, specificity and predictability for large developments while providing longer-than-normal timeframes and vesting to existing local code. She reviewed the agreement in further detail. Commissioner Kler thanked the Planning Commission, DCD and all the citizens through these many years who have given input as to what their concerns are and how Statesman can address them. The perseverance of all is admirable and she hopes they can come to consensus on what is best for the community. Commissioner Dean asked Director Charnas to explain how the 890 units was decided upon and if that is to be discussed further tonight? Director Charnas replied that the preferred alternative was based on additional responsiveness, the County and the developer when comments on the project were received for the draft EIS. The original scope was about 1,200 units. The size of the golf course went down from 18 holes to nine holes, and that was the result of the published final preferred alternative. Chair Sullivan opened the hearing for public testimony. Jim Watson, Brinnon: He stated he has been involved in this process since the first meeting and Commissioner Sullivan was the Commissioner at that time. He didn't have white hair and he wasn't sure what Commissioner Sullivan had, it was a long time ago. As a resident of Brinnon, he is impressed by the growth of County Commissioners, staff and developer have gone through during this time. The time has not been wasted. Everyone has grown. Garth has gone through an amazing flexibility in changing his plan to accommodate what we want as a County. We have reached out to the Tribes in a way that is unique to us. We are to be commended for that. I think that's you, David. He was initially the negotiator for the School Board, and at first didn't get very far with Garth, but then Garth sent his contractor to the school, not a Public Relations (PR)person. Dan Coleman, who manages the marina, is hosting the school kids this summer. They will use the pool and be provided swim lessons. This is a good neighbor. This is not the Garth Mann he thought he met years ago. The slowing down has been very helpful for us to get to know each other. He is a very good man to work with. The upgrades of the marina are of a quality that makes him think he will bring a quality to the community. Port Townsend is a mill town, Brinnon can be a resort town. It took him awhile to come to that conclusion, but with Garth Mann's leadership and mixing with community members of all socioeconomic levels, it tells him that his patrons Page 2 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 will as well. When Sally Jewell was at REI before she went to interior, she said the problem was getting young people into the mountains. Well that's our problem on the Hood Canal. People aren't using the water, they're not using the beautiful nature we have. What will happen? Pieces will be chipped away, people will be sold. We have the Navy wanting to take over the whole Hood Canal because we are at war. That is the real enemy here. It's subtle, but it's there. What does the land want? Thank you very much. Lorna Smith; Port Townsend: She stated she is a resident of Jefferson County and lives in Cape George. She has been reappointment to serve on the Jefferson County Planning Commission. She has been involved in reviewing the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort(MPR) since 2015. From her first exposure to this project, she has had strong concerns with siting, environmental impacts and the overall application and public review process. She was instrumental in the cooperative writing of the two comment letters the Planning Commission sent to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regarding this proposal. It was a difficult task for the Planning Commission and the public because we were not provided with detailed site or engineered plans, but only the plans, concepts and alternatives found in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) volumes. Here we are tonight with the BOCC poised to make a decision to very soon approve or deny this application with no more information. She stands by the recommendations that were contained in the letter on draft development regulations the PC presented to the BOCC in our letters, however, the majority of our important recommendations were dismissed by Department of Community Development(DCD),resulting, we believe, in less protection for the natural and cultural resources of Black Point. As an example of changes that were made, she referred the Commissioners to the photo and map representations. She apologized to the audience who could not see the maps she provided. Looking at the Black Point MPR area, the Planning Commission proposed regulations that would include the following: A buffer extending landwards 50 feet as surveyed from the top of the shoreline bluff bank including a 10 foot building setback along the southern boundary of the MPR. DCD changed that buffer to be 200 feet horizontally from the ordinary high water mark of the Hood Canal. While 200 feet may sound like an improvement over 50 feet with a 10 foot building setback, if you look at the map, if you measure 200 feet horizontally from the high water mark, you only get 30% or 40%up that steep slope. It leaves a lot of slope uncovered. That may not have been the intent of the language, but that is just one of the careless points that got put in, among others. I only have three minutes and that is one example among many. She urged the Commissioners to take the application before them and consider the many faulty pieces. We don't have enough accurate information to truly judge the impacts and benefits of the project at this point. The Pleasant Harbor MPR is the largest single development that Jefferson County has considered since the beginning of the Growth Management Act(GMA) and it will have huge impacts for years to come. She urged the Commissioners to deny the application in its current form and request the applicant to prepare a more detailed, scaled-back plan that is more in keeping with protecting the resources and natural beauty of Jefferson County. Lynn Hisey, Port Townsend: She asked the Commissioners and staff to listen to the needs of the residents of Jefferson County for jobs, a tax base to fund the needs of our County and an environmentally responsible business that can provide employment while enhancing the beauty and recreation of this area. The Pleasant Harbor plan represents the gold standard in environmental sensitivity. Considering they are selling tourism,health and water recreation, it doesn't stand to reason to think they would attempt any damage to our environment or the products and services they are promoting and selling. By voting in favor of Pleasant Harbor now, you can show the community and the Page 3 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 entire state that we can balance the needs of the environment with sound,responsible and economic growth. She has seen many businesses storefronts in Port Townsend over the years close their doors, turn over and over or barely keep afloat. Bringing this resort to the south county should ensure more commerce to our County and Port Townsend. It's a win-win. Please vote tonight in favor of the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort and say yes to jobs and opportunities for young people and families in our County. Charlotte Clark, Brinnon: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Rob Mitchell, Brinnon: He read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Scott Hogensen, Port Ludlow: He stated he lives in Port Ludlow down by Mats Mats Bay. He urged the Commissioners to support the Pleasant Harbor proposal as it is written and at their earliest opportunity. This is a$140 Million project, that is millions of dollars in sales tax that can come into the Jefferson County Treasury. That is millions more dollars in Real Estate Property Tax that can come into the Jefferson County Treasury in perpetuity. It is a good expansion of the tax base. He and is wife are relatively new here and they read the Port Townsend Leader every week and barely a week goes by that there is an article stating the County needs more money for social programs,homeless shelter but times are tough and money is short. We need more money for affordable housing,but it is hard to find a place to get that. We need more money for schools to keep our outstanding teachers and attract the best and brightest. The tax revenues from the Pleasant Harbor development seem to him to be a real good revenue source to provide those critical public and social services that so many of our vulnerable people depend on. The plan also pays attention to the County's homeowners. There is no state tax here so property tax is an important source of revenue,the expansion of the tax base will give a little bit of relief to homeowners without having to raise their taxes quite as much, quite as fast. He has lived here since June and his property taxes are already going up, which is not complaining about. The Pleasant Harbor development is a real good chance to expand the Treasury and the money available to Jefferson County. To provide those critical social services, roads,better police and fire services, EMS, all our first responders would be in a better position to receive the funding they need to keep us and the rest of the County safe. There are a lot of jobs too, lot of underemployed or unemployed people who could use the work. It would further cement Jefferson County's recommendation as the premier destination in western Washington state. He thanked everyone for their time and urged the Commissioners to move at their convenience to approve the Pleasant Harbor proposal. Victoria Marshall, Brinnon: She stated she lives at the Duckabush Estuary on the Hood Canal in Brinnon and looks at Black Point. Her husband's family has owned property there for over 50 years, which started out as summer cabins. Her husband and her built their permanent home there about 10 years ago. She urged the Commissioners to approve the resort at their earliest convenience. She is speaking as an environmentalist and a person who has had the good fortune to live in beautiful places almost her entire adult life. She has lived on Orcas Island and Sun Valley, Idaho. Her primary career was in the hospitality business where she travelled and worked all over the country in resort communities. From what she has seen and from her own experience working with communities, is how much these communities have benefited from tourism and how much the environment has benefited from tourism. These people come in because they want our beauty, they want what we have and they spend money to help preserve it. The type of individuals that communities like this attract are wonderful and engaged, they work hard and are involved. They are good community members. She is a part-time Page 4 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 It 1 A r I tiJ resident of British Columbia, and as someone who lives somewhere else part of the year, they are very involved in the community,bettering it and are good citizens. She is very impressed with this project and the environmental standards it sets,mentioned prior as the gold standard. Across the street from her and in many places in Brinnon, there is a lot of derelict properties, which breaks her heart when she walks her dog and sees old trailer houses, neglect and poverty, melting into the soil and making its way to the Hood Canal. The County doesn't have the ability to police the worst offenders and clean them up. She knows because they have complained. Please don't deny this amazing opportunity for us to have good environmental stewardship, good care of the land and bring in good people. Julia Cochrane, Port Townsend: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Gretchen Brewer, Port Townsend: She stated she has serious reservations about this project and that it has grave and fatal flaws, and should not be approved. She noted the most recent letter from the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. She stated people here have spoken of the inclusion of the Tribes,but she has been appalled to learn the degree to which, on a lot of levels, it has been nominal and more lip service than actual, vitally, central inclusion. The Tribes should be part of all levels and aspects of this project from start to finish, and all meetings, they should be central to that and in consonance with Treaty Agreements. She encouraged the Commissioners to honor those agreements and to start back as far as they need to, to remedy that. She hears whisperings that the County fears lawsuits if they do not approve and pursue this project. She urged the Commissioners to really listen to people, especially people speaking about the environment and specialness of the area. We support you and will support you against any such threats, to do what's right. Much good in society has resulted from people in positions of power, following their hearts and listening to what is right, and having the strength to do that despite such threats. We support you against such threats of lawsuits. She supports the Planning Commission's original recommendations. The relationship between the aquifers and the kettles are a spectacularly unique geology whereby the kettles are central to the recharging of the aquifers. From this development, the aquifers face saltwater intrusions. The kettles, especially the deep one, fill and release and are a pump, and in essence the heartbeat for that entire area. The well-being of that ecosystem depends on that ebb and flow and flux. It is a rare structure and she believes that very much needs to be protected for the ecological value, scientific value and the well-being of that whole area. You have reports that detail that. She encourages the Commissioners to revisit that. Thank you. Tim Cullinan: He stated he is the Wildlife Program Manager for the Point No Point Treaty Council which is an agency that provides Natural Resource Management services for the Jamestown S'Klallam and Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribes. He won't spend time discussing the unique position and situation that the Tribes are in this debate. You are all well aware of the Treaty Rights and the connection that the Tribes have with this area. He is limiting his comments to one specific appendix of the Development Agreement which is the Wildlife Management Plan(WMP). He will not go into the technical details of the plan as he has written extensive comments that are in the record. The County already knows what the Tribes' concerns are about the wildlife and particularly about the Duckabush elk herd. The WMP is being proposed for adoption by reference, the Development Agreement will not spell out specifications for how wildlife is being managed, it will just refer to the WMP, which he is concerned about. There was a slide shown during the introduction which stated the purpose of the Development Agreement is to provide clarity, specificity and predictability. The WMP offers none of those. Some of the technical and biological problems with the WMP are outlined in the comments that he submitted for the record. A major shortcoming of the WMP is that it does not have specific, enforceable language in it. It seems that Page 5 r‘P. A ,r Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018I 2c.,o, ,o,, ._ it is based on verbal commitments to do certain things, but if you look for those things in writing, they are not there. It contains no enforceable standards in it. He reminded the Commissioners that this Development Agreement is a contract between the County and the developer, and the County has enforceable standards within that contract. He can't think of any other situation in County government where you would sign a contract that does not describe deliverables. The WMP does not have deliverables. He urged the Commissioners not to adopt the Development Agreement and the WMP that goes with it, until you can go back and fix that WMP to have something in there that is enforceable. Thank you. Cherri Mann, Port Townsend: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Judy D'Amore, Port Townsend: She stated that she serves on the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee(MRC) and their mission is to protect the marine resources and they are assigned by the Board of County Commissioners to do so. She read from a letter the MRC unanimously approved last Monday. (See Hearing Record) Marie Hebert, Kingston: She stated she is a member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and is the Cultural Resources, Food and Medicine Director. She has gone to Brinnon quite often looking for plants we use for medicine. She has concerns of her own such as the water runoff from the roads that will affect shellfish in the bay and the shrimp. She has gone there shrimping before, she is concerned about that. She is also concerned about the elk. They say they might make a fence, but is it true? Will they really make a fence? She has heard they may do that. She is concerned about the issues that are before us tonight. Sure it's a nice place for water,but we want to keep it like that. We want to keep the water as beautiful as it is right now, not filled up with marinas and anything like that which will devastate the clams, shellfish, fish and everything. Thank you. Valerie Schindler, Brinnon: She stated she is a 20 year resident of the Black Point area. She loves the area and supports the development. She has seen the movement that has been made to the development. The environmental aspects of the development are world-class. The economic boom that would come to our community is something that is needed. She supports all aspects of the development and encouraged the Commissioners to approve it as soon as they can. The synergistic changes brought about by the resort are very important to the community, as such, she urged the County to approves its development. The improvements realized by the development of the Pleasant Harbor Resort will provide hope that Brinnon will again be a vibrant community. People have spoken tonight about the poverty in Brinnon, it is real. The economic development and jobs that would come are important to the community. It is important to young people staying in the community and things we need to think about all the time. She spent 16 years on the School Board in Brinnon and understands what that means. She is a business owner in Brinnon and understands what the economics to the community means. She urged the Commissioners to support the development. Dale Moses, Kala Point: He stated he is a member of the Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and continued reading the MRC letter that Judy D'Amore started prior. (See Hearing Record) Bud Schindler, Brinnon: He stated he lives in Black Point about a thousand yards from where the development will occur. He supports the development and he has never seen an elk out on Black Point. Has anybody ever seen an elk out on Black Point? As a little bit of history, he was involved 20 years ago Page 6 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 k fv,t,„ in the Brinnon Subarea Plan. They development the MPR explanation, which is part of that plan, and a majority of the people at that time, supported it. That same majority seems to be carried forward today. He was also a Planning Commissioner for the County and was selected as the Committee Chair to a series of scoping level development proposals. We provided about a dozen meetings in Brinnon from the Planning Commission so that the residents could understand the scoping level of the proposal was. He has a classification and summary of all the presentations and results of all the feedback. 30% of the comments were that the project was too big, 62% was directed towards environmental concerns and about 8% were people that were absolutely in favor of this. All the environmental concerns have been addressed over and over again. He keeps hearing about all the environmental concerns. He has heard about them for the last 11 years, over and over again. As far as he is concerned, he is happy with the proposal. All the environmental concerns have been addressed and he supports the development of the project, thank you. He submitted the statistics. A member of the audience called for a Point of Order. He stated this is a public hearing, not a debate and he would be happy to debate the ecology of the elk herd. Chair Sullivan stated that a Point of Order is not in order from the audience, it would come from the Board. He called for order when the audience members started speaking over each other. He asked the audience to address the Board,be respectful of each other and direct their comments to the Board. He stated the Board wants a chance to hear everyone and not interfere with freedom of speech. He implored the audience to give this process a chance. Steve Hammond, Port Ludlow: He stated he will not talk about elk. No politician becomes famous by managing scarcity. They become famous by taking bold actions to provide for the community's future, jobs, schools, quality of life and the environment. Statistics say that Jefferson County has a lot of serious troubles, and they aren't getting better. Other communities with similar challenges took bold steps and helped create a bright future for their communities. Leavenworth, Washington was a small and dying community in the 1970s. The business leaders took bold action to rebrand the city as a Bavarian village, and their future was assured. Sleepy Coer d'Alene Idaho during the same time period was wallowing, until a wealthy entrepreneur with vision, guided the bold transition of the city into a golf, tourist and retirement destination. The city grew rapidly with improved quality of life and a protected environment. Around 1980 Tacoma, Washington was a garbage can city and dying rapidly, until a group of city and business leaders implemented a bold plan that led to making Tacoma a brilliant example of how to grow the future of the city. Were there naysayers? Sure. Anti-growth environmentalists? Sure. Along the way everywhere. But the leaders found ways to grow and still protect the environment. They were not deterred by the few vocal extremists. You can do the same today by approving Pleasant Harbor and take the path to realizing a viable future for our County. When he was an Airforce fighter pilot many years ago, there were four words that ruled our lives and you would be well-served to learn them as well; No guts, no glory. David Marshall, Brinnon: He stated his family has been property owners in the South County for more than 50 years. They look out at Black Point, there are a number of good reasons for the County to move forward with the resort land. Among those reasons, economic ones that have been mentioned. He will focus on the environmental aspect of it. In the summertime, we will have shellfish closures on the Duckabush River. That is something new. Your own County Health Board is struggling to come to terms with the septic systems that are leeching into Hood Canal. With approval of the resort, a very large quantity of the septic systems, all of them on Black Point will then be connected to the resort's state of the art septic system. From an environmental perspective, it would save the County thousands of hours Page 7 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 4i of monitoring individual septic systems, and get away from those individual systems that will fail eventually. Thank you. Cynthia Koan, Jefferson County: She stated she is the Chair of the Planning Commission,but she will be reading from her own comments. She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Rebekah Ross, Brinnon: She stated that her and her husband bought their property, which is adjacent to the proposed development, in 1994. To be fair, she has only seen an elk there once a couple months ago, and it was probably lost. Elk are not regularly seen there. They submitted a written statement about why the Development Agreement is not good enough, in particular with respect to protecting neighbors that share the aquifer. The plan development is way too big. Our community is split and we don't have the chance or the right to vote on the development, but we did vote for you, our Commissioners. Each of you have pledged to protect our environment. She asked in making their decision,the highest priority should be placed on the environment. The agreement is not good enough to give them the assurances they need. There is no requirement of the developer to place a bond to protect the County if the developer does fail to meet its obligations. Thank you. John Holbert, Brinnon: He stated that he is a 19-year resident of Brinnon and he has no economic interest in the project at all, but he still supports it. He keeps a boat at Pleasant Harbor. They moved there, loved the place,built a home. He has seen two previous ownership groups of Pleasant Harbor Marina fail. When Statesman came in, he was not particularly happy with the idea,but Garth and his team have made him a supporter. They have fixed problems with septic systems and water systems that were permitted and still passing, and still they came in and fixed it. You hear about anecdotal things that they do for the community. We really need some of these jobs that people say are not particularly good ones. Our kids have to leave, there are not any good summertime jobs. This development has good full- time jobs, but also a community center. The community recreation center they are planning here will not make any money, they are just being good neighbors. His property looks out the front window at Black Point. His view will change a bit. He read the economic impact and has read the environmental impact. He is a professional retired mechanical engineer so he is used to looking at those types of documents, and he thinks they have addressed the issues. That is for you and planning to decide. He hears the residents of Brinnon, by in large, in favor of this because we don't have jobs down there. There is nothing for people to do, they have to leave. It is a positive step for us. Thank you. Dennis Shultz,Port Ludlow: He stated that this County needs this resort. For years we have been watching this County decline. Young people,jobs and businesses leave. We saw the building industry almost completely fold up here. There is very little future here. You have to decide whether we want a future here, or just keep a status quo and no change and just keep declining. The people talk about the resort having low-paying jobs. Yes. Maids and jobs like that, true. That is the nature of that business. Nobody talks about all the other people who will be affected by this. All the service industries, those people that come here will want to get off this resort and spend money. They'll want to go shopping, go to different restaurants, want services,they'll want to be entertained and that is where the real opportunities will come off this resort, not just bringing in taxes and room rates. He is in favor of this. We need that resort real bad. He is amazed at Mr. Mann with his patience in dealing with this County. This County has a reputation of being almost impossible to deal with if you're a builder. People won't come here. He questions if any other developer would want to come in and do something like this, if Page 8 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 'Y they would put up with what he has. He has my admiration for sticking with us for so long. Let's get this thing going instead of putting it off. James Fritz, Port Townsend: He stated he is strongly in favor of the Black Point master plan. 35 years ago he moved to Jefferson County. At that time, this was the lower-end district. Volunteer fireman and EMTs. We had a hospital that was good and we did the best that we could. Now we have a first class hospital, professional firemen, EMTs and first class responders, that takes money. We have a lot of people in Jefferson County that are having trouble paying their taxes. Taxes cannot go up. You cannot have high taxes and low income housing, the two do not go together. People don't understand, if you make less than $30,000 per year, you don't eat out at restaurants and shop locally because you cannot afford to. Here there will be thousands of tourists coming in with pockets full of money and they intend to spend it. It will create a big boom for Brinnon, Quilcene and Port Townsend. There will be summer jobs, permanent jobs. You figure $140 Million project, that will takes hundreds of carpenters working to build it. It will make a big difference for South County, and Port Townsend as well. There was a time 80 years ago that the South County was booming and an economic driver of the County. Now, it's sort of the depressed area. You take a look at our schools. 60%of our children in schools qualify for free lunches because of poverty. There are hundreds of people in Jefferson County that are homeless. This is supposed to be boom times. We have always had a boom and bust economy. What is going to happen when the economy turns down? We will have to layoff massive amounts of County people, which represents $2,000 - $3,000 dollars in sales tax and property taxes. That is going to make a big difference to being able to hire County employees before hiring emergency responders or another Sheriff in South County. He strongly recommends that this be passed as it is, and yes, there are always short comings and will have to be corrections along the way. Thank you for the opportunity to speak. Tom Brotherton, Quilcene: He stated he lives in Quilcene. The Master Planned Resort(MPR) agreement was old when he started on the Planning Commission. He appreciates the long, hard work from the County on making this come together. The potential environmental problems have been raised, analyzed and mitigated. County staff and Statesmen have diligently eliminated any real problem. The project is now the most environmentally safe design ever put on the Hood Canal. It is far safer than any other property on the Hood Canal which are completely uncontrolled. The resident can put anything like herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers,paint on the ground that they can buy at Henery's or Home Depot that make their way to the water. If they are careless with their auto oil, fuel, it can get right into the water. If they happen to have a failing septic system, which many of them do, they can pump raw sewage into the Hood Canal until its repaired. The MPR, as designed, is the safest, cleanest thing on the Hood Canal. The Pleasant Harbor MPR will bring badly needed jobs to South County, both for jobs and construction. It will provide badly needed short term housing for tourists. It will mean increased sales for Jefferson County merchants. It will increase the tax base and County income. It will mean more students for the underpopulated Quilcene and Brinnon School Districts. It will protect our environment better than other property on Hood Canal. The time for doubt and endless analysis is over. It is time to move on. He urge the Commissioners to act on the best interest of the whole County and approve the agreement and regulations so we can realize the potential benefits of this project. He thanked the Commissioners for listening to testimony. Susan Retter, Port Ludlow: She stated she supports the project and urged the Commissioners to support it as well. She read from Jon Cooke's statement. (See Hearing Record) Page 9 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 Nick Cecil SP, Brinnon: He stated he has been a Brinnon resident and property owner for 25 years. He recently became a permanent resident in the past five years. He lives on the harbor and looks at the marina every day when he wakes up. He also is a property owner in the Canal Tracts area and understands the economic problems and drugs in that area. He is pro-project. You may think that I shouldn't be because I live right there and will have to see it every day. Economically,he looks at Jefferson County, everyone is tapped out. He sees some economic developments for the Port Townsend area, which includes motorcycle shops,marine environment shops. We have a nice marina in Brinnon and those people have to have their equipment serviced somewhere, and that would be Port Townsend. He has seen those businesses close. Ancillary businesses in Brinnon, we need them. We have seen our auto shops close, our small motor shops close,heavy equipment shops close. It would bring a tremendous amount of diversity to the area. People with money and want to use our Olympic Mountains. We have that whole untapped recreational resource there and need people going out there,using it and fixing the trails back up. He does not see anything bad with this. This is a good project and has been in the works for a long time. His first meeting with Garth Mann was 11 years ago, before he built some other properties. It is a good project and he hopes the Commissioners support it. He is for it and sees the good it will bring. This is not a new experiment. There are resorts that have been put in all over the country. This is not something that Garth or his company dreamed up one night and decided they will destroy this. We need this project, it's good for Jefferson County and for us in Brinnon. Diane Coleman, Brinnon: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Mike Langenbach, Brinnon: He stated that he happens to work in a place where his business is booming. He would really like to retire. His wife is the manager of the Brinnon Food Bank, and he is the gopher. In order for him to retire, he would like to be able to play a little golf,use the gym and maybe the swimming pool once in awhile. If all of this happens, that would be super. We serve 90 families a week out of our food bank, which pertains to 250 people. The population of Brinnon is 800-900 people. If we had some openings for jobs, I probably would be able to retire. It would cut our people down immensely, if there are jobs available, when there are jobs available. They would be able to do a little less instead of having such a booming business. Thank you for your job. He is all for Pleasant Harbor Resort. Bert Loomis, Port Ludlow: He stated his wife and he are 29 year residents of Port Ludlow. They have bought, developed and paid taxes within the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort (MPR), which is the perspective and basis his comments are formed on. He has toured the area extensively and has read every one of those documents. He thinks it's a blessing that Garth Mann and stuck with this for 520 weeks, spent thousands and thousands of dollars, prepared reports to be responsive to what you are doing. He complied with all 30 conditions. The thing you have to look at, you are elected to represent all of the interests of the entire County, not a particular vocal group, but the whole County. He would like the Commissioners to consider, to create 1,750 construction-type jobs is significant. To create more than 200 permanent jobs is significant. Take a look at the $140 Million that Garth will have to invest. Look at the sales tax that represents. That's $9 - $10 Million that goes into your coffers. Look at the assessed value of the property. If they create 400 new tax parcels, that will generate somewhere between$1.2 - $1.5 Million every year and that is the tip of the iceberg. It does not take into consideration the dynamics of the jobs, tourist dollars, Business and Occupation(B&O) Tax and all the things that go with it. The ability to create new affordable housing without needing to subsidizing it. People can do it with earnings and incomes. You have an obligation to treat the entire community and consider all of their interests for Page 10 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 = ` a balanced development. Nobody wants to harm the environment, that's just crazy. How about the people that depend on jobs, revenue and taxes? The thing you have to acknowledge is that Jefferson County has a declining population when it comes to age, and we desperately need this. Look at the Chimacum School District, they are all declining. Leadership is tough, you have to make hard decisions, but you are at a crossroads for the benefit of this County. Either you will turn around and do something that will help generations to come, or you will fail and have a repeat of the Iron Mountain Quarry fiasco. You desperately need to move forward. He stated he submitted testimony. George Sickel, Brinnon: He stated he lives three miles up the Duckabush and they see a lot of elk. About every three weeks they go back and forth,they get salt at the Duckabush flats. He has owned property in Brinnon since 1965. His wife and him decided to retire in Brinnon in 1998. He was recruited to join the Brinnon Subarea Plan(BSP) group in 2000. The 15 members were selected by the Jefferson County Commissioners and met every two weeks, for 2.5 years until the plan was complete. The Master Planned Resort(MPR) was a major part of the plan and how Brinnon would be growing in the future. The County Commissioners at that time approved the BSP. The first plan in Jefferson County, they took the proactive action to plan our community. There was numerous meetings in Brinnon with all of the residents, and it moved forward and became part of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan that was adopted in 2002. He is a member of the Boeing Blue Bills and they pick up and deliver on a monthly basis, trailer and truck loads of goods for the Quilcene and Brinnon food banks. If you have ever been to the food banks down there, you would not believe the lines. We have an employment problem,people need help. By approving this project, we will provide jobs. The tax base will go to the full County. Thank you for your time. Scott Burns, Brinnon: He stated that he was lured here by the beauty of Pleasant Harbor Marina and bought a house in 2008. They saw a sign at the top of their driveway that said Pleasant Harbor Resort coming soon. He asked what was going on and was told that they were waiting on Jefferson County to approve what's happening. It is 10 years later. He brought his boat and golf clubs and he's still waiting. Please move this forward, thank you. Richard Moore, Brinnon: He stated he wished the meetings would be held locally as it is a hardship for some people to travel to Port Townsend at night. His wife and he are not professional lobbyists,but they are Brinnon residents. They moved to Brinnon nearly 20 years ago because they camped many times in the area and enjoyed the subject property when it was a campground. They were excited when they heard the resort proposal. They have been great supporters of the marina ever since. They are very disappointed in the amount of time that has passed, the unrealistic and unfair opposition from entities not located in our community. We feel the developer has gone way over in adjusting the project to satisfy these objections and claims. Brinnon and most of South County are in economic trouble and going down fast. Young people and families don't stay because there are few jobs that can support them. Jefferson County is always running short of funding so he finds it hard to believe that there isn't overwhelming support for a project that will bring jobs and tax revenue. He strongly requests that the Commissioners will approve the proposal so their community can move forward instead of backwards. Gordon Lacey, Brinnon: He stated he lives on the Pleasant Harbor and is completely surrounded by this project. He had a lot of concerns when the conversation started several years ago. He has been a resident since 2004 and the Statesman Group has done an awesome job of answering a lot of his concerns. He was concerned by traffic, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation(DOT), we Page 11 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 have 1 Million plus cars that travel down Highway 101. He sees the project as an opportunity to slow those cars down,maybe they could stop and visit something other than the state parks. He lives across on the water and because of the improvements already made,he now has oysters growing in his oyster bed for the first time. The water quality has improved that much. It is exciting to see the water quality come back. He has fish under his dock now and has sea lions that are coming back. Not just seals, because they are after the fish that are coming in there. The water quality has improved significantly just in Pleasant Harbor and only in the last couple of years. He used to be a Chair of a committee for a youth camp and they went through the master planning process and development. He is looking forward to this approval, so they can go from a thought,to the details. Details can answer a lot of the questions that have been raised tonight. By moving forward in the permitting process, you have to answer those details he learned. He is looking for Commissioner approval so they can move forward and get those answers. Duane Knoll, Brinnon: He read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Hal Beattie, Brinnon: He stated that he lives on property that shares a boundary with the proposed resort. He has walked about every foot of the resort and walked the kettles, not necessarily recently. Am I a NIMBY? Not necessarily. From the very first,he has been positively impressed by Garth Mann's approach. He still has some questions. How will this project affect me? There is going to be more traffic, will it be so bad I have a hard time getting out to Highway 101? Taxes, some people have said their property taxes will go up, others have said their property taxes will go down. The Commissioners should ask someone to get an answer to that question for all of us who live in Brinnon. He has a domestic water supply, a well, and he has lived there for over 25 years and he has wonderful water. He is worried that if the resort starts sucking all the water from the aquifer, that his water will start going salty, contaminated with chemicals or pesticides the resort uses. The resort has said if his water goes bad,they will hook him up to their water supply. He knows they can probably do that, but he has to be able to prove they caused his water has gone bad, which is expensive to monitor his water on his own. What about my solitude? What about the quiet that I know now? I am looking at 10 years of construction? More important than this project will affect me,how is this project going to affect the problems that we have in South County? There is low employment and this project will employ some people, but how many seasonally? This may be great for kids coming out of Quilcene High School to have a summer job. Regarding affordable housing,he does not believe the project will do anything for people in poverty in South County that need a place to live. There will be 890 units worth about twice as much as the going rate, which will increase his property value and taxes. What will this project do for available healthcare? Thank you. Joe Baisch, Brinnon: He stated that he wrote a letter to the Peninsula Daily News last fall, and in it he mentioned a couple of things he found ironic. Last year was the best hospitality year on the Peninsula last year. The only entities on the Olympic Peninsula that aggressively are pursuing the hospitality industry are the Tribal neighbors. The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe is building a high rise resort hotel on their property and running a sewer line to the City of Sequim. The Elwah Tribe has just finished purchasing a 4 block area downtown Port Angeles to build a resort hotel. The Little Boston Tribe in North Kitsap has a Master Planned Resort(MPR) going forward around their casino business. What these Tribes did, and what their Tribal Council did, is they provided a future vision for their people, so they could make sure that their people would be taken care of employment-wise. This is precisely what we did in Brinnon for about five years which culminated in the Subarea Plan. We would not be here tonight if Brinnon had not done the Subarea Plan. We saw this resort as a means for us to have a future Page 12 DRAFTCommissioners Special Meeting Minutes of Apri19, 2018 for our people in Brinnon. He has only been on the School Board for four years. Our 90% free and reduced number impacts him personally, because this is the 20th year that he has been a substitute teacher in the Quilcene, Brinnon and Chimacum School Districts. Every day,he is in those classrooms and experiences what poverty does to kids. If you don't believe me, go to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction(OSPI)website and look at the report cards for our schools and look at the scores. He is a proponent for this project and has written a book of letters to the County and letters to the editor supporting this project and dealing with some of the objections. It is time to move forward with a future vision for the people of this County. Thank you. Jacque Hartley, Brinnon: She stated that her husband purchased property in Brinnon in the 1970's. In 1994 they moved there full time and retired. They have been around for a little while. They support this project 100%. The resort people have done their part in following through all the things that you've asked for in the last 10 years. Benefits far outweigh negatives, such as recreational facilities for the community, services for our school and fire department. We would like to see this get on board and soon. Thank you. Tim Radliff, Port Ludlow: He stated that everything he wanted to say, has already been said. He grew up in the Midwest, in a thriving manufacturing community. In the 1980's and 1990's it all left. One thing he remembers is their cities were fighting for prisons to come they were so desperate. To him, this Master Planned Resort(MPR) is a God send, a beautiful thing for the community. It is not heavy industry, it should be awesome for you. I would go for it. Stephanie Sullivan, Kingston: She stated she is a Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal member, fisherwoman, mother, grandmother and someday she will be an ancestor to all these beautiful young offspring she has. I am here to speak on behalf of them, not only my children, grandchildren and legacy, but yours as well. We have to be so careful with something that is already fragile. We take a piece of the Hood Canal, and we kill it, and there is not any bringing it back. No amount of millions, billions of dollars will make this better. It will not bring the fish, bear or elk back. All these things will be long gone. In 20 years when many people in this room are long gone, what's going to be left sitting up there? There is a place that probably couldn't boast for employing 30 people full time for a whole entire year. We do have global warming, it does exist whether you want to believe science or not. Water levels are rising. What will happen to the roads then? What will people do? We have flooding down there every year. We see fish go across the roads. She has been fishing her whole life down there in Brinnon, Triton Cove, Quilcene. She digs clams and oysters there, has helped replant beaches, cleanup on beaches in all of these areas all her life. She is 42 years old and has been on those beaches as long as she could walk. She wants the same opportunities to be there for her children, grandchildren and for everyone's children and grandchildren and everyone's legacy. If we take this opportunity now and knock it straight out, there will be no opportunity left. People say they need jobs and all these things. There is nothing wrong with change and bringing in something different. But 890 units is overboard, it will pollute the beaches regardless if people say they will be careful. It will always happen. She hasn't used the beaches at Port Ludlow since she was seven years old. She pointed out her daughter and said that is who she is standing up for today. She will be the next leader and the ones dealing with your children. Hopefully this will not be one of the issues they have to deal with, trying to fight for life. Laura Price, Kingston: She stated that she is a Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal member. We are all tired and have been here for awhile. She is representing who is behind and in front of her. To plead that the Page 13 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 decisions made, and the deliberation will benefit the next generation and beyond. Hearing all the testimony, she understands the need for economic growth and the need for development that is sustainable and responsible. She is asking for everyone to consider continuing with the meaningful consultation to make the best decision for future generations and to have assurances development will not impact the resources. The Hood Canal is so important to the whole ecosystem. All the animals, shellfish and the water. We need to make sure what we do today is going to benefit the future. She hopes that the consultation that you have been considering is meaningful and that we continue to look forward. In 100 years from now, what will it look like? Are we going to have clean water, shellfish beds, and the salmon runs like we did? Will the elk herd be here? Let's think about the decisions that will be made. Let's look ahead and into the future. Thank you. Doug Peterson, Brinnon: He stated he has been a resident of the Brinnon community for the past 15 years. He became aware of the project 10 years ago and thought it would be really great for the community. Now, 10 years later, he's wondering what happened? Why haven't we gotten this thing going? People speaking before him articulated eloquently the economic and services benefits that will result from the project. It is a responsible development from an environmental perspective. He does not know why we continue to delay, it is time to move forward. Thank you. Rowan Bunich, Kingston: She stated she does not want the resort to be there because she does not want our places to be like Seattle,packed. Her mom, who stood next to her, stated that Rowan stated that people move here to not be in big cities like Tacoma and Seattle. Rowan stated that by putting stuff over our land, she won't be able to go and pick berries there and have resources from there since there will be a golf course there. If stuff like that keeps on getting put on our land... Thank you for letting me speak. Andy Visser, Brinnon: He read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Dennis Haugan, Brinnon: He stated that 15 years ago,he built a weekend house in Brinnon that overlooks Black Point and did so because they value that area. The reality is,protecting the environment takes a lot of money. It is clear that Jefferson County does not have the budgets, evident of continued tax hikes, school levies that failed,public housing funding that fails. It is ironic to him that we need the tax base to protect the environment. There is a lot of people in this room that want to protect the environment,he is one of them. We have to find a balance. We can't protect, can't enforce and monitor half of the stuff that is out there now because there is no funding available. He drives by a lot of properties that he would question from an environmental standpoint ,clearly there is no funding or resources to manage that. This gives us an opportunity to fund the actual management and oversee the ecological protection of the properties, whether they are private, surrounding, critical areas or public areas. He is in favor of it. He urged the Commissioners to consider the tax revenue in conjunction with balancing the environment and to at least move this to the next phase. As people have been saying, we can actually get in and get all the facts and close the gap. 15 years of this back and forth is ridiculous. Ruth Dunham, Brinnon: She stated that Brinnon needs this resort. Brinnon is considered a desert community by the United States Department of Agriculture because we are so far away from a major grocery store. This give our food bank additional assistance from Food Lifeline and Northwest Harvest. There are 257 plus people in the 19-54 age group that would benefit from jobs at this resort. For now, they have to get their needed food from the food bank. If this resort is built in Brinnon, we may actually Page 14 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 4/1 get a grocery store. It is time for the Commissioners to vote yes for this resort. Statesman has been more than fair adjusting to Jefferson County's request. Time to vote yes for this Black Point project. Mark Rose, Brinnon: He stated he first became involved in this process in 2000. When he came to Brinnon, the Subarea process was underway. There was a Master Planned Resort(MPR) that was included in the Subarea Plan. The County determined that the MPR would have no environmental impact. He spent two years of his life learning the Growth Management Act(GMA), Unified Development Code(UDC), WACs, RCWs and anything he had to learn to oppose that plan. He appealed it to the GMA Hearing Board, and won. An attorney that was hired by the County from Seattle. He did a State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA) appeal to the County and won that. Meaning that the MPR had to be taken out of the Subarea Plan. He forced the County to do a study of an MPR. In that process, the Tribes, ecologists, hydrologists,many offered testimony about putting an MPR in Black Point. It is disturbing to him,that 15 years later, the Tribes are still offering these same objections which were not taken up by the County. He knows the County has met with the Tribes, there has been meeting minutes, but they have serious concerns about the environmental impacts of the MPR. He strongly opposes the MPR. He does not buy the economic development argument, nor that it will offer good jobs to the people of Brinnon. He lives in Brinnon and there is a really small workforce and it is really hard to get anyone to do anything there. The jobs that this would bring are low level jobs, not family-wage jobs, and it will be people who don't live in the community. The real tragedy here, in the 19 years that this project has been going on, there has been no effort to develop the local economy in Brinnon. The Subarea Plan has a lot in it, a lot of great stuff. He applauds the people that put it together, nothing in there is about the MPR. We can built a strong, economic economy if we put the resources into that, instead of giving over our economy to a developer. As he lives there,he knows that transportation issues are serious and that in the winter, there is blow downs and all kinds of things that happen on Highway 101. Has that been addressed? The environmental impacts have not been adequately addressed. They weren't addressed adequately in 2002, and they are still not adequately addressed. Jodi Wilke, Port Townsend: She stated she has been following this process for some time now and has a deep concern for people of this community, which is why she is running for Legislative District#24 as a representative. She stated that she is the only candidate here, and that could be because she is the only one with time or concern. She complimented the Planning Commission on the thorough evaluation and consideration to the community and to the environment that this Master Plan could produce. The benefit to the rural community is striking, and what it can do for families that live there and for jobs. Not just resort jobs, but retail, restaurant, art, local farms, outdoor eco-tourism,housing availability, improved services and the increase in tax base. It was noteworthy that the estimated amount of taxes just about equals what was lost by Proposition 1. Most importantly, this resort will give hope to residents, young families and to the young people who have to choose between staying and living in poverty, and leaving to find their fortunes elsewhere. Without a vision, the people perish, hope dries up. Instead of embracing prohibitive no-growth policies, she urged the Commissioners to implement inventive, smart growth solutions. Instead of embracing scarcity and securing the ongoing status quo of poverty and hopelessness, you can show true leadership in a positive direction and bring hope to the people of Brinnon and Jefferson County. John Gusosky, Quilcene: He stated the good thing about being one of the last few speakers, is that you get to hear all of the reasons that both sides have. There are 40 plus people in this room that are in favor of the Brinnon Master Planned Resort (MPR) and they give very good reasons, such as economic and so Page 15 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 forth. There are about 115th that number that are against the Brinnon MPR and they also have good reasons. What we are faced with is, we have a lot of concerns about the elk herd, stormwater runoff, wastewater treatment and mitigation, although he wasn't sure what that mitigation was supposed to achieve. You have to give the highest priority to the environment. One young lady was against it,but she could not articulate why. The other side noted that the school will benefit from the tax revenue, we will get another Sheriff, there will be money for forest services and EMTs. Basically, we have a golden goose that has been kept off the nest for over 10 years. It is time we let that goose get back to the nest and do what it's supposed to do which is bring prosperity to South County. The environmental concerns that he heard tonight have been pretty well addressed by Garth Mann, and he has never met him. Garth and his project have brought a lot of good environmental planning. Almost every concern he heard raised, from the elk to the oysters,has been dealt with somewhere in there. In addition, the people of Black Point will have the opportunity to hook their failing septic systems, when they fail,up to the wastewater treatment of the Black Point Resort. That was something that really jumped into his mind. He thanked the Commissioners for giving him time and stated that he is in favor of the resort. Donna Simmons, Hoodsport: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Barbara Moore-Lewis, Jefferson County: She stated that she and the Brinnon Group are submitting an extensive letter by a land use attorney which includes a letter the attorney sent the County in 2016 regarding another proposal by Garth. It includes a letter that Garth Mann sent to the head of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe stating that he will look into this alternative. The letter includes an alternative with plans attached. The Brinnon Group hired a professional planner to go through this and explain what happen when these Master Planned Resorts (MPRs) fail. It is a long night and everyone is tired. Washington State knew that doing an MPR was very difficult and they put out a guidance that most of us have read which says 1 out of 10 of MPRs succeed. You are looking at a 1 in 10 chance that this will succeed and meet everyone's dreams of not having to pay so much taxes. These are all very well described on her website at www.BrinnonGroup.org. What happens is the cost to the County, the lawsuits that will come to you, and the real cost to taxpayers. It is really important to listen to the requests for bonds. We have asked over and over for the County to do a financial analysis of the developer, done by other counties. This is not a bizarre thing, and the Commissioners have refused to look into the finances and resume of the developer. They have looked into them, and there is some interesting stuff there. She encouraged the Commissioners to be business-like about this and protect the County assets and the County taxpayers. Thank you. She submitted documents. (See Hearing Record) Jeromy Sullivan: He stated he is the Chairman of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. He finds it interesting that the hearing is being held in Port Townsend, which was the one of the largest ancestral villages of the S'Klallam people and he finds strength in being here tonight. At this point, we do oppose the project as presented. We met with the County several times, spoke of all of the issues they had with the project as it stands. A lot of those issues have not been addressed. We have been told that those will be addressed when details come out. It feels like those should be addressed before you approve the plan and work on a deal with the Statesman Group. He does not know Garth Mann or the Statesman Group, but it seems like they are doing the best they can to work in this community. Even though we might be in Port Gamble S'Klallam, but we are a part of this community. Our people are all over the Hood Canal, all the way out to Makah and everywhere in between. This is one of our ancestral villages here, as well as in Brinnon. He grew up harvesting clams and oysters in Brinnon, they fish and shrimp out there and it is an important place. We need to protect these waters the best we can. He has always said that this Tribe Page 16 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 is developers, and someone earlier had stated that as well, he agrees with that. We want to be responsible developers. Their hotel, casino and store are all two miles away from the shoreline and they try and keep everything away from the shoreline as much as they can. They have larger buffer zones on our reservation than are required at this or Kitsap County. They understand development, but also understand there is a responsible way to do it. We think that 890 residential homes is too much. Add 2,000 people to an area will have environmental and social impacts. They are most worried about water quality, which is somewhat addressed in there, but not in detail. The monitoring plan is not detailed out yet. We are really concerned, that is one of the most fruitful clam and oyster beds that the Klallam and Skokomish people use. These are real concerns. His Tribal Council approved documents that were submitted today, so the County has them in writing. Thank you for this time. Donavan Ashworth: He stated that he is a member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Council. He is here to oppose the project for many reasons. He is a clam digger, oyster picker,he makes his money off the beach. He has not seen anything in writing about what will happen to their clams, oysters and salmon if something goes wrong. Their Summer Chum are just starting to make a comeback. Regarding the runoff, what if these waters make that not happen? Elk migrate anywhere they want and they should be able to do that anytime they want. It is not just elk that he hunts,he also hunts deer and bear. This is their traditional ways that are being tampered with. Today, he let the County knows that he opposes this, and opposes it bad. Kirie Pedersen, Brinnon: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Beth Stroh-Stern, Brinnon: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Marla Cecil, Brinnon: She stated that she lives in Brinnon full-time. They have been coming to Brinnon since 1985, when she was pregnant with her child. She loves to clam, fish and shrimp. She is in favor of growth in Brinnon because of the families and the need. She understands and shares the concern about the waterways because she also goes there and enjoys it all the time. She sees a lot that is not being monitored at night and worries about that kind of thing. For all of us, things need to be watched over. She would like the development to go in because that is the only growth that is being offered. Other businesses have tried to go in, and was not allowed. How are we going to take care of our kids and be able to take care of these families that are struggling? They have lived there forever but their families cannot afford to stay. Her kids grew up there, their friends came, and it has been a beautiful place that she would like to see stay beautiful. What are our options? She has a five acre property on the harbor. She believes her rights were taken away because it was made into part of the Master Planned Resort (MPR) area and split into 3 parcels. That MPR has not been allowed to happen and she feels the rights of the public have not been listened to. Either let it go in, or change the rules so that there can be some growth. It upsets her. She would like the resort to go in because she would like to swim and would love to go golfing, and maybe even have a job herself up the street. Thank you, and I appreciate all the time you put in. Maria Mendes, Kala Point: She stated that she comes from an area that was about the size of all of Jefferson County in population, but it was also a shoreline community which relied on tourism and local residents. When the shoreline got polluted, which it did because it was on the East Coast, the shellfish were affected and they are extremely difficult to restore. The monitoring plan is not a preventative plan, in terms of water quality, it simply a detective plan. Once the water is polluted and the shellfish is Page 17 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 harmed, there is a long, long time to even remotely restore those, if can be done at all. The Hood Canal and shellfish are already under a lot of strain. She would encourage the Commissioners to take a look at the density and the destruction of the kettles, which hurts the aquifer, which in turn, hurts the shellfish. We have heard a lot from the residents who want to shellfish and the Tribes who rely on it. That is the main concern she has. She has submitted comments that address the traffic, which is not adequately addressed in the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement(FSEIS). If we are talking about another 4,000 cars per day, that area cannot handle it. That is a two-lane road. They only looked at accidents at intersections, but accidents happen all over Highway 101 by avoiding wildlife,road obstacles and just plain bad driving. Take a look at the possibility of reducing the density and the impact on the area, thank you. Bambi Mylan, Brinnon: She stated she has been living in Brinnon for 20 plus years and love it there. Unfortunately on her street alone,there are so many drugs and the same goes for almost every street up and down the Duckabush, Dosewallips, Church Road and all over their town, and it is not getting better. We have no police help. Last year, a gentleman shot himself in a trailer and 22 policeman showed up at the end of the street, but other than that, we get no help in our area. There is no jobs, the kids have nothing to do, but they do know how to fix their stuff in the hills and run around stealing stuff. We need this project to go through so we can have some jobs, our kids can have a better school and life, and we don't have to watch our places getting ripped off every two minutes. That is what is happening big time, it is not mentioned that much. We need some help here. This project would help our town, the Peninsula and every place make out good because people will come here and enjoy it. We had a hotel that needed to shut down because no one put money into it. People have nowhere to go. There are campsites, but they wouldn't open the one up Dosewallips that collapsed. The state so no more. We are all jammed up into the Dosewallips and the Duckabush. We need some places where people can have fun, and we can have fun with them. Thank you very much. Eloise Langenbach, Brinnon: She stated this has been a long procedure the County has been in for years and thanked them. She runs a food bank and sees desperation in the young people, which is something she wouldn't want everyone to have to see. She sees people who say they have the basic needs, only because they come to the food bank. What she would like to see is someone say the resort will bring starting jobs. Don't call them poverty-level or low-paying, these are starting jobs. Our grocery store is 30 miles away. The kids come and they cannot afford to drive to a grocery store, they get on a bus, get groceries and wait for a bus to return so they can come back. It is sad to see these, and these kids feel like they don't have a future. As much as we try to do, it's kind of frustrating. She knows the resort has a lot of issues they are concerned about,but that is why the County is doing what they're doing by collecting the information and piece by piece putting this together. Eventually it will work out. For now, it needs to be done. Thank you. Roxanne Knoll, Brinnon: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Lorraine Bartlemay, Brinnon: She stated they are property owners on Pleasant Harbor and are directly across from the marina. They have had the opportunity to watch one of the projects, which was the upgrading of the marina. It was done impeccably. The water is cleaner today than when they started. The attention to detail is unbelievable, and that somebody could do that good of a job. We feel the biggest reason to bring this project to fruition, is the commerce that it will bring to the area, which is much Page 18 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 = '`i Hix needed. We completely support this project and the sooner the better. Thank you for this opportunity to speak. Marvin Bartlemay, Brinnon: He stated he lives right across the marina. There was a comment made earlier about oysters. He agrees that oysters in front of his place are way thicker than they have ever been, and he has been there 12 years. The marina certainly didn't hurt the water quality there. They did a first class job. He grew up in a small town by Mount Rainier, and has had the opportunity to go back and forth. He watch the little towns of Randall and Packwood die because nothing is happening there. The sawmills shut down, the logging is gone, these are things that are not going to come back. He has watched a fairly good school district called Morton White Pass now, it used to be separate schools when he went to school there. He has watched the City of Kent grow. They moved to Kent in 1955 when the population was 7,000. The population of Kent is now its 135,000, some of it good, some of it bad. His kids have taken lower paying jobs to start with. He used to work in the poultry industry and they were challenged environmentally all the time. His kids took those lower paying jobs and learned good work ethic. He remembers flipping hamburgers and eventually was successful and got some college. He had to learn that he had to show up,be there and this resort will give that kind of opportunity to young people that are here. He is for the resort and has been looking forward to it for quite some time and keeps hearing about it. Please give it your best consideration, thank you. Peggy Pederson, Quilcene: She read from a statement she provided. (See Hearing Record) Miriam Murdock, Brinnon: She stated Washington State has developed a Master Planned Resorts (MPR) Washington-style publication to guide resorts. Page 9 says the Office of Community Development(OFD) also calls for sufficient buffers and expressed concerns about limiting environmental, fiscal and other impacts on adjacent and rural resource uses,jurisdictions, transportation corridors and state or federal parks and recreation areas. OCD has cautioned that they must not compromise these amenities in the natural environment. That is part of the planning that should be considered, according to this publication, that are rules for the state. It is particularly focused on the cumulative impacts of golf courses and resort development on wetlands and protection of endangered species such as salmon, something we are very concerned about in the Hood Canal and have spent lots of money trying to preserve and promote that. Also of concern is avoiding fragmentation of wildlife habitats and disruption of wildlife corridors. A resort this size will cause impacts on rural resources such as increased traffic on a two-lane corridor used by loaded logging trucks that she sees daily this time of year, semi trucks carrying goods up the Peninsula, already busy summer traffic of RVs, large motorcycle groups and tourist traffic coming to enjoy the beauty. The runoff of pollutants onto our precious shellfish beds that support a hopefully long-term resource and employers such as Taylor Shellfish and Hama Hama. We live in the cleanest part of the Hood Canal and the oyster growers are concerned about ocean acidification at this point, it can really affect the way the oysters produce their shells. Good job on the Brinnon Subarea Plan. In reading the goals,policies and strategies, it repeatedly includes encouraging conservation of the areas rural character and resources and states that new development, especially non-residential, should be designed and located in a manner that is consistent with the preservation of the surrounding rural character and fishing and wildlife habitat in the adjacent areas. She cannot see how a resort of this magnitude and style will do that. Part of the Comprehensive Plan states to maintain and preserve the natural beauty. Please consider a smaller resort, 300 units. Alderbrook Resort is beautiful. Page 19 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 Stormy Purser: She stated she is a member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. She holds the title of Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for her Tribe. An issue that hasn't been touched on today is the cultural resources of the area at Black Point. This is a very delicate area, everyone knows about the kettles,but not everyone understands the significance of those kettles and what they mean to her people. They are not something that can be replaced, and it really disturbs her to hear that they will be lined and filled with wastewater and recycled effluent. That is disrespectful. She speaks for her ancestors and children. She understands the need for growth in the area, she has been through Brinnon and loves it. It is a beautiful place and she believes it needs to be kept like that. She cannot see a resort in the area, it is just not what it was meant for. We have expressed our concerns about the cultural resources to Jefferson County, the developer and those concerns were dismissed on multiple occasions. They have submitted language for the development agreement, because the language in there describing our cultural resources is not something that we would say, and not sure if County, state or other Tribes have the right to say what is significant to another governing people. She apologized for not writing down her thoughts before testifying. She urged the Commissioners to take into consideration what meaningful consultation is, it cannot be had without implementation. The fact that their concerns regarding the kettles and cultural resources of the area have not been fully thought through, needs to be addressed. Thank you. Samantha Coleman, Brinnon: She stated she is a fourth generation of Brinnon. She is the Facilities Supervisor and Activities Director at Pleasant Harbor and gets to work with the school kids every season. They come down to the marina and she makes them pizza, they watch movies. With the new resort coming in, an activity center would be awesome so she can teach these kids what she has learned working there. This will be her 14th season working there and she is excited to reach out to anyone in the community, all ages. She would like to have them come in, participate and have a communal affect. She agrees we need to look into environmental impact and everything else mentioned here tonight. She excited to teach the young ones what she has learned. Thank you. Dan Toepper, Port Ludlow: He stated he has a statement for the Commissioners and a thought for the community and will look at this from the bigger picture, from 30,000 feet. The amount of land available in East Jefferson County for housing needs, particularly in South County, is very limited. He would argue that it is steadily shrinking through conservancy and regulation, which he does not say in a bad light. Hyperbole aside, there is a need for balance. Previous Boards over the years have found ways to balance everyone's concerns, and he is confident that the current Board will find resolution sooner than later. He was born and raised here. Families have been here 50, 100, 150 years and First Nation citizens before that. If previous leadership had not had the foresight to allow growth, nearly everyone in this room today would be a tourist instead of a resident. That is just a thought to keep in mind as we consider moving forward with the future of our County. Please open your hearts and your minds to being mindful of expanding our community. Thank you. Peter Bahls: He stated he is the Director of the Northwest Watershed Institute(NWI) and is an aquatic biologist. As one gentleman mentioned earlier, the development agreement and regulations are a contract between the County and the developer and they have to be specific enough to protect the public interests, especially the shellfish beds and water quality, which is where his main concern is. We had a stormwater expert look at this plan back in 2007 who raised issues then. Some of those issues were addressed, many of those weren't. There was another letter from stormwater expert Dr. Richard Horner in 2016 which outlined some of the major concerns we still have. The devil is in the details, and he does not believe the details are there in the development agreement to have the County responsibility to sign Page 20 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 it at this point. The impacts and potential for impacts are too great. As it has been mentioned by many people, especially the stormwater impacts on the shellfish beds and water quality in Hood Canal. Thank you. He submitted documents. (See Hearing Record) Roma Call: She stated that she works for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and they have already submitted comments so she will keep her comments short. She has been hearing the word desperation used a lot by many citizens of Brinnon area, and she would like to ask the Board to consider not allowing this developer to come in and make a lot of promises to some citizens who are feeling a sense of desperation, promises that are not founded in real science and real economics. She believes there is an answer to help the economy of the area in a way that protects the environment, but this is not it. There is a reason this project has taken so many years to get to this point. We need a smaller footprint,more accountability in the development agreement,more protection of critical areas rather than a project that is designed around the destruction of wetlands and kettles. This development agreement is not ready, it does not comply with the 30 conditions of the ordinance, it has errors, missing information and lacks appropriate mitigation. Yes we want to enhance the economy of the area, but we need to go back and reconsider this plan. We need to do it right, and I think we can. Thank you. Tim Talbott, Brinnon: He stated that he lives in the harbor in Brinnon and lives in an elk-free zone. We have deer, bear, mountain lions and a few other things, but we do not have elk out there. He is a home builder and knows a little bit about the permitting process through the County and thinks they get tired of him sometimes. Regarding water quality, when he first came to Brinnon eight years ago, if he could have found an oyster in the harbor,he wouldn't have eaten it. Today the oysters are going crazy in there and the water is cleaner than he has ever seen it. If you want to enhance the water around Black Point, have Statesman come in and do their thing like they did in the harbor. Regarding permits,he designs and builds homes in Brinnon, most of them are waterfront. Many times, we build a house and it's a new house on a waterfront lot, and people across the street lose their view, which is a bummer and he feels bad for them. If they have a legal building lot and meet all the requirements to build a residence, it's the County's obligation to issue a building permit if we meet all of their requirements and law. The fact that is ruins someone else's quality of life to a certain extent, it makes us feel bad, but the people who bought the property have a right to build on it. Don Coleman, Brinnon: He stated he has been a Brinnon resident for 17 years and used to run a recreational dive business out of the harbor and is familiar with the ecology of the Hood Canal. Patty Charnas did a good review, although some of those comments may have been forgotten. This is not a pristine piece of property, it is an old property with a lot of impervious surfaces, underground utilities that needs to be improved. 231 acres that the applicant did not sell to the County, he went through the process. He saw the opportunity,presented his application. County Commissioners in 2008 did a good job of coming up with a group of conditions that needed to meet, and the developer met all of those which included Memorandum of Understandings (MOUS), water quality and so forth. He asked the Commissioners to remember those conditions, the facts, the studies that have been done, the engineering that has been done, the peer review that has been done and make a decision on those facts and not opinions or what feels good. This project is ecology sound, environmentally responsible, economically beneficial and everything else has been said. Our community is dying, we need something to keep it going. Thank you. Page 21 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 111 Tom Giske, Port Ludlow: He stated he is a member of the Jefferson County Planning Commission. He came here to listen and had not intended to speak. He thanked the Commissioners for their patience and diligence on this program. The Planning Commission's conclusions and suggestions to the Board are not based on a belief that this resort should not happen. As a matter of fact, we have been complimentary of the developer. If you are a hospitality organization and you want to build a parking lot to service your customers, you build that parking lot in an area close to your facility, you don't build it on a tier of a road, working down the side of a hill. You do that because you are environmentally conscious. If you are building a restaurant, you want the kitchen close to the people who are eating, for efficiency's sake. You don't build it at the other end of the building, because you are building the building to lay along the land. They avoided digging into the land to have an efficient building, you do that because you are concerned about the environment. We are not anti-developer. We are concerned about predictability. Our suggestion to the Board is to improve the predictability of this resort. There are tweaks to the development regulations, they are not extensive or encumbering conditions to the developer's process. He asked the Commissioners to consider the suggestions they are making on that basis. On a personal note, speaking for himself, how easy it is to think of a kettle as a hole in the ground. When you think of a kettle, and in this case, these particular kettles, imagine a bulldozer eliminating the fauna in that land area, and replacing it with plastic and filling it with water. Thank you. Larry Hartley, Brinnon: He stated he has lived in Brinnon quite a few years and has worked at Pleasant Harbor quite often over the past 40 years. You have listened to all the yays and nays, now let's get `er done. Thank you. J.T. Cooke: He stated he is an attorney for the applicant. He thanked the Jefferson County Planning staff, specifically Patty and Michelle and Phil Hunsucker who is not here tonight. They have done a tremendous job coming in late in the game on this, and over the last two years coming up to speed on this very complex project. They are paying great attention to detail and putting them in their paces. Even though we may not see eye to eye with everything with the County, he respects that and appreciate that and thinks they've done a tremendous job educating everyone here tonight and pulling together the information for the public. Addressing the scope of the project, there has been a lot of concern over 890 units. What is lost in that number is that this is a 265 acre parcel. Your role as Commissioners is to adopt development regulations that are consistent with your Comprehensive Plan. In 2008, that plan designated this area as a Master Planned Resort (MPR). By definition under state law, an MPR allows an urban level of density. An urban level of density according to our state law is about four units per acre. Our proposal with 890 units is below that at about 3.25. They lowered it from 1,200 down to 890. What do you get for that density? You get the stormwater treatment, the on-site stormwater treatment, the zero discharge. We engineer that to ensure there is no stormwater discharge off-site that would affect the water quality. You get a$15 Million wastewater treatment plant that will treat the effluent from this project to Class A reclaimed water standards. That is the highest standard you can treat wastewater to. You get, among other things, the 105 acres of preserved land, vegetation management plan, groundwater monitoring plan, commitment to incur added costs to meet the dark sky standards. There is a lot that comes with the added benefit of all that density. It is all in this development agreement. Every mitigating condition that has been recommended by the two Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) we have prepared for this project, is incorporated in this development agreement. When we don't meet those conditions, mitigating conditions and the Board's 30 conditions, you can say sorry and that we need to come back until we can meet those conditions. Some of the other issues that have come up tonight, there has been concern about traffic. They prepared a traffic study in accordance to accepted Page 22 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 standards and reviewed by the Washington State Department of Transportation(DOT). The conclusion of that report in general, was at the level of service standards, and the roads impacted will remain within the acceptable ranges. There are some exceptions, one is the intersection coming in and out of the resort. As a condition to our proposal, we have to improve that intersection to include left turn lanes in,right turn lanes out, merge lanes in. Regarding cultural resources, we have tried to work with the Tribe. From the onset, we worked with the Skokomish Tribe because they were the ones willing to engage us. In response to the kettles, they said the best thing they could do, would be to fill them with water. There is a dispute between the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and the Skokomish Tribe about the cultural resources. We have tried to accommodate both. We cannot be the arbitrator of disputes between the Tribes. Thank you very much. Garth Mann: He stated he is the one who is the subject here tonight because he put the application in. This is the 25th or 27th public hearing on this subject. This is democracy at its finest. We have listened and learned a lot. We have bent over backwards to appease the Tribes, the environmentalists, and we take great pride in being environmentalists ourselves. We work at what we do and we want to create quality no matter what it is. We are not out here to rape and pillage anything, especially the environment. We are proud to be able to withstand 11 years of consultation and have spent millions of dollars on reports and learned a ton. We are here to do a good job and we are going to make something you will be proud of. At the end of the day, you want to see the quality of something that will be better for your children, grandchildren and environment. We have asked the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe to help us form a committee to monitor why there is pollution in the Duckabush Delta every year when the floods come and the spring thaw happens. It's happening for a reason and we would like to find out why. It is something we can come together, form a committee of people that are backing on the Duckabush, and we can investigate and see how we can help the environment and find a cure to this interesting problem. We want to bring money into the valley and the area. Right now, the area is suffering. We have about 150% of the National average in terms of unemployment and it's not right, and we may be able to do something about the high unemployment. From that perspective, we want to work with everybody is involved so we can bring in and improve the economy by$54 Million annually. That is a third party report that estimates once we are done, we can increase the value and tax base by that amount of money brought in annually. That will come from household earnings, business services, utilities, construction, maintenance and fees. Those people that want to link with the resort and set up their own private businesses. Thank you for the opportunity and we will look forward to getting our approvals and moving forward. Johann Klauss, Brinnon: He stated he has been listening to a lot of stuff here tonight. We all bleed the same color,he is part Cherokee himself He understands the Tribal side and the Statesman side. The only thing he would ask everyone to do tonight, is to put in a prayer that we all get along. Chair Sullivan closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. Commissioner Kler moved to extend the written comment period until Friday, April 13, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 23 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2018 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Erin Lundgren, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board Page 24 (r" (IN S4. District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean 4S co District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan e,,� District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kler County Administrator: Philip /2 ey Clerk of the Board: Erin L • en ORA FT 'WING MINUTES Week of April 16,2018 Chair David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of and Commissioner Kate Dean. Commissioner Kathleen Kler joined the meeting at 9:48 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: • Two individuals commented on the negative effects of the odor from the Port Townsend Paper Mill; • An individual commented on how regulations in Jefferson County affect business developers and if Jefferson County wants more revenue we need to deal with this issue; • An individual: 1) refuted comments made by a previous speaker regarding Jefferson County regulations affecting businesses; and 2) announced that the Democratic Party is hosting an economic forum titled "Jobs Jobs Jobs" on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Port Ludlow Beach Club; • An individual: 1) stated it is difficult to hear Chair Sullivan and asked that he pull his microphone closer; and 2) announced that the Washington State Ferries will be conducting a public open house this Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Cotton Building to describe the efforts to develop a long range plan for Washington State Ferries that will extend through 2040; • An individual: 1) commented on the local food system; 2) discussed the Draw Down Eco Challenge project which includes 80-rank ordered solutions for climate change; and 3) asked that the Commissioners consider changing regulations in the Comprehensive Plan that allow farmers to create more food; • An individual: 1) discussed the Draw Down Eco Challenge project and methods to reduce global warming; and 2) asked that while the Commissioners review the Comprehensive Plan and other policies that they keep in mind those policies that will save farmland, keep Jefferson County from becoming a bedroom community for urban workers, and encourage farmers to farm in ways that provide local food and local jobs; • An individual commented on shooting at the Sportsmen's Club and the proposed shooting facility in the Tarboo Valley. He stated an indoor gun range is the answer and suggested revising the hours for shooting to allow neighbors to schedule events around the noise; • An individual asked that the County publish the meeting schedule of the newly created Review Committee on Commercial Shooting Facilities; and • An individual commented on the Coast Guard shooting training and stated there is no other place for them to go. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2018 hk APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT NDA: Commissioner Dean moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. ".0' Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1. AGREEMENT re: Boundary Line Agreement to Accurately Describe the Boundary for Parcel No. 002344009 Located East of Gardiner Beach Road between Old Gardiner Road and Highway 101; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Central Services and Jefferson County Assessor; Lassen Properties, Inc. 2. AGREEMENT re: Search Engine Optimization; In the Amount of$5,000; Jefferson County Public Health; Apiary Digital 3. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 9, 2018 Totaling $417,488.61 4. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated April 5, 2018 Totaling$777,452.01 and Dated April 6, 2018 Totaling$142,387.54 APPROVAL of MINUTES: Commissioner Dean moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 12, 20 and 26, 2018 and March 5, 2018 and the Special Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2018 as presented. Chair Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Kler joined the meeting at 9:48 a.m. DISCUSSION re:Preparing Action Only Meeting Minutes for the Board of County Commissioner Meetings: County Administrator Philip Morley explained that staff suggests preparing Action Only meeting minutes with the exception that more detailed minutes will be prepared for the Public Comment Period, Public Hearings,meetings not held in the Board of County Commissioners' Chambers and recorded with the AVCapture system, and any other meeting or agenda item as needed or requested. After further discussion, Commissioner Kler moved to allow staff to prepare Action Only meeting minutes with the exceptions previously noted. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The format of the meeting minutes will be reviewed by the Board prior to approval and may be changed as the Board deems appropriate. The meeting was recessed at 10:01 a.m. and reconvened at 10:14 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on their meeting schedules and discussed various topics including the Rhododendron Festival Carnival. After discussion, County Administrator Philip Page 2 DRAFTCommissioners Meeting Minutes of April 16,2018 Morley stated that meetings will be held with the City of Port Townsend and other agencies to discuss the location of the carnival in the future. The meeting was recessed at 11:22 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. with the Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, County Administrator, Central Services Director and Public Records Administrator regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board met in Executive Session on this topic was from 1:31 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the regular meeting. Chair Sullivan moved to approve a Settlement Agreement with Mr. D'Amico in the amount of$6,165, and provide an unredacted document without admitting any liability, since we do not believe the record is a public record, but the amount of the settlement is less than the likely cost of litigation; and to direct that the Prosecuting Attorney's Office provide a written acceptance of the offer before the close of business today. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Chair Sullivan and Commissioner Dean voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Kler abstained from voting. The motion carried. COUNTYADMINISTRATO!?BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. DISCUSSION re:Letter for Criminal Justice Treatment Allocations: County Administrator Morley discussed and read aloud the draft letter. Commissioner Kier moved to approve sending a letter to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Behavioral Health Administration regarding administration of the Criminal Justice Treatment Account. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. County Administrator Philip Morley excused himself from the meeting at 2:29 p.m. The Board discussed the following. Miscellaneous Items: • Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort; Regulations and Development Agreement and letter from Garth Mann • Brinnon sewer issue • Port Hadlock sewer • Public Infrastructure Fund Board Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2018 fi 'R 4 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kler moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:57 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Erin Lundgren, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board Page 4 CO QFVSsf. District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean ...,4, ,Acit �SON----- CO s r District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kler ti A County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk of the Board: Erin Lu . y en `�S tING'SO MINUTES Week of April 23,2018 Chair David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler 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: 1) announced that the Re-cyclery is starting a new venture called the"Port Townsend Cycle School"with a goal of inspiring and training people to learn how to build and maintain all types of cycles; 2) thanked the Commissioners for supporting healthy lifestyles and non-motorized transportation; 3)reported on the Chimacum biking program; 4) stated the Board will be asked to approve a proclamation next week proclaiming May as national bike month; and 5) announced that June 9, 2018 is the annual Tour de Forts bike ride and Sound Health and Wellness Trust will provide reimburse of the entry fee and provide certain health credits to their members; • An individual stated that he is glad the Commissioners will be discussing the proposed Public Records Policy and Ordinance for Public Records Costs, as opposed to just approving it, and requested the Commissioners extend the public comment period because of the number and scope of the changes; • An individual commented on the proposed Master Planned Resort(MPR) at Black Point; • An individual 1) stated signatures are being gathered to be presented to the Commissioners along with a potential rescheduling of how and when the gun range at the Sportsmen's Club operates; 2) commented on how the noise of shooting at the Sportsmen's Club negatively affects personal events at his home; 3) a company will no longer be making bump stock; and 4)read a quote from Robert Frost; • An individual discussed the rising cost of medicine, cancer and autism rates, lack of food value in processed food, lack of essential oils in the cells of people, the need to decrease herbicides and pesticides, and encourage organic vegetables; • An individual stated that an economic forum titled "Jobs Jobs Jobs"with a panel including Commissioner Dean, will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Port Ludlow Beach Club and is open to the public; • An individual stated she lives in Port Townsend and bicycles on the pot-holed roads and when she gets to the County it is such a relief to have smooth roads; and • An individual thanked the County for the hearings on the Comprehensive Plan update and asked that with the upcoming Critical Areas Ordinance update that we find better or more ways, such as social media or open houses, to engage the community on actual progress that is being made rather than coming when the product is finished. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2018 C ' `# t .. t �a �• 'HTt APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kler moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 17-18 re: Establishing a Policy Regarding Work Performed by Jefferson County Public Works for Other Public Agencies and County Departments (Repeals and Replaces Resolution Nos. 34-75 and 19-86) 2. AGREEMENT re: Dosewallips Road MP 1.67 Permanent Repair, County Project No. 1809960, CRAB Project No. 1614-01; In the Amount of$131,667.10; Jefferson County Public Works; Hanson Excavation, LLC 3. AGREEMENT NO. 14-1021P, Supplemental No. 2 re: Salmon Creek Bridge, West Uncas Road, MP 0.804, County Project No. 18019341; An Additional Amount of$17,346 for a Total of $120,326; Jefferson County Public Works; Shearer Design, LLC 4. AGREEMENT re: Coordination of Services for CONNECT Seminar Programs; In the Amount of $6,000; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Jefferson County YMCA 5. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Provide Registered Nurse Practitioner(ARNP) Services for School Based Health Center; In the Amount of$40,500; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson Healthcare 6. AGREEMENT re: 2018 Hotel Motel Grant Funding; In the Amount of$10,000; WSU Jefferson County Extension Farm Tour 7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION re: Authorization to Engage in Social Media to Meet Grant Requirements; Jefferson County Public Health 8. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 16, 2018 Totaling$788,197.95 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on their meeting schedules. The meeting was recessed at 9:58 a.m. and reconvened at 10:04 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: First Quarter 2018 Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County Departments: County Administrator Philip Morley and Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the supplemental budget appropriations and extensions submitted by the following departments: Commissioners' Office for technical upgrades to the recording system in the Commissioners' Chambers; Juvenile Services for transport van; Treasurer's Office for clerk hire computer; Drug Fund for digital cameras for the Port Townsend Police Department; and Port Hadlock Sewer to review new technologies. Commissioner Dean asked about individual departments purchasing their own vehicles versus renting vehicles from Fleet Services? Director McCauley explained that departments can decide to purchase their own vehicles and pay the maintenance costs out of their budgets. Chair Sullivan opened the hearing for public testimony. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2018 rkr1 A "r Hearing no comments, Chair Sullivan closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 18-18 adopting the Supplemental Budget Appropriations/Extensions. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. CONTINUED DELIBERATIONS re:Resolution for Proposed Public Records Policy and Proposed Ordinance for Public Records Costs: Public Records Administrator Ken Hugoniot and Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the draft proposed policy and ordinance. Mr. Hugoniot reviewed proposed changes made based on public comments received. The Board discussed and concurred to make additional language changes. Based on a comment during the Public Comment Period during the morning session, the Board discussed a suggestion to allow a two week public comment period for the public to comment on the proposed draft policy and ordinance. Commissioner Dean moved to schedule a two week public comment period on the draft proposals through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018 and allow staff to review comments with deliberation by the Board on Monday, May 14, 2018. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board discussed the de minimus amount. Commissioner Dean suggested $2.00 and Commissioner Kler agreed. Commissioner Sullivan stated he is inclined not to set that amount, but is fine with including it to allow public comments on it. After further discussion, Commissioner Kler withdrew her concurrence with a$2.00 de minimus amount. Mr. Hugoniot will do research on requests that will be affected and provide it to the Board. Chair Sullivan suggested putting a de minimus amount in the ordinance so people can comment on it. The Board concurred not to put a de minimus amount in the ordinance until the research has been reviewed. The meeting was recessed at 11:02 a.m. and reconvened at 12:04 p.m. for the Quarterly Elected Officials/Department Directors lunch meeting with all three Commissioners present. The meeting was recessed at 1:15 p.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. All three Commissioners were present for the afternoon session. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: In the absence of County Administrator Philip Morley, the meeting was recessed at 1:33 p.m. and reconvened at 1:49 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. Page 3 tio Commissioners Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2018 ( ;. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. Calendar Coordination- Continued: • The Commissioners reviewed their meeting schedules. Miscellaneous Items: • Washington State Association of Counties(WSAC); Strategies with Legislative leadership change regarding counties financial sustainability • Bison recovery • JeffCOM and Jail staffing shortages • Quilcene floodplain; house being removed • Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations; Housing and economic development. Department of Community Development Director Patty Charnas to meet with the Commissioner regarding realistic expectations for Development Regulations • Gunstone property; Mr. D'Amico's comment regarding training • Department of Agricultural and Historic Preservation • Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Commissioner Kler will invite Bernard Borman of Experimental Forest to attend the 2nd Quarter DNR County Income Update • Rhododendron Festival and Carnival • Strategies 360; staffing update NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kler moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:26 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Erin Lundgren, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board Page 4 eoN 4 2a MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting — Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse - Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend CALL TO ORDER: Chair David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler and Commissioner Kate Dean. WORKSHOP re: Strategic Planning Meeting: The Board met with the following Elected Officials and Department Directors regarding Strategic Planning: Assessor Jeff Chapman, Auditor Rose Ann Carroll, Prosecuting Attorney Michael Haas, Sheriff David Stanko, Superior Court Clerk Ruth Gordon, Treasurer Stacie Prada, County Administrator Philip Morley, Central Services Director Mark McCauley, Community Development Director Patty Charnas, Juvenile Services Director Barbara Carr, Public Health Director Vicki Kirkpatrick, Public Works Director/County Engineer Monte Reinders, WSU Extension Director Clea Rome and Clerk of the Board/Human Resources Manager Erin Lundgren. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Sullivan adjourned the meeting at 12:06 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Erin Lundgren, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board 44��S0N °G2 MINUTES 1 CRAFT Jefferson CountyBoard of Commissioners sHING ° Special Meeting — Monday, April 30, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse - Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler 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: • Individual comment regarding a Resolution supporting sensible firearm regulations. • Individual comment regarding support of the Proclamation proclaiming the month of May as National Bike Month and encouraging the use of bike safety equipment. • Individual comment regarding a Port Hadlock citizen who is illegally dumping solid waste,raw sewage, motor vehicle fluids, and motor vehicles on his own and his neighbors' property; the need for the County to enforce its codes relating to critical area protection, clean water, private land use, solid waste and sewage. • Individual comment regarding a Port Hadlock citizen who is illegally dumping solid waste, raw sewage,motor vehicle fluids, and motor vehicles on his own and his neighbors' property; the need for the County to enforce its codes relating to critical area protection, clean water, private land use, solid waste and sewage. • Individual comment regarding a Port Hadlock citizen who is illegally dumping solid waste,raw sewage, motor vehicle fluids, and motor vehicles on his own and his neighbors' property; the need for the County to enforce its codes relating to critical area protection, clean water, private land use, solid waste and sewage. • Individual comment regarding support of the Olympic Discovery Trail; lack of safety along Highway 20; and support for the use of bike safety equipment. • Individual comment regarding a Port Hadlock citizen who is illegally dumping solid waste,raw sewage, motor vehicle fluids, and motor vehicles on his own and his neighbors' property; the need for the County to enforce its codes relating to critical area protection, clean water, private land use, solid waste and sewage. • Individual comment regarding a Port Hadlock citizen who is illegally dumping solid waste, raw sewage, motor vehicle fluids, and motor vehicles on his own and his neighbors' property; the need for the County to enforce its codes relating to critical area protection, clean water, private land use, solid waste and sewage. • Individual comment regarding the financial capability of the proponent for the Black Point Resort. • Individual comment regarding the need for low income housing; the shortage of contractors in Jefferson County; the fact that people with children cannot earn enough money to afford to live in Jefferson County. • Individual comment regarding the negative effects of the shooting at the Sportmen's Association Gun Club. • Individual comment regarding the proposed Master Planned Resort at Black Point. • Individual comment regarding support of the Proclamation proclaiming the month of May as National Bike Month. Page 1 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2018 • Individual comment regarding support of the Proclamation proclaiming the month of May as National Bike Month. • Individual comment regarding the County's Nuisance Ordinance which addresses solid waste violations, but very few enforcement actions have been taken; costs for enforcement should be recoverable in the long term by levying fines; and there is legal recourse for the citizens speaking today about illegal dumping including seeking legal counsel about the possibility of filing a complaint for the lack of enforcement by the County and the failure to enforce its own ordinances. • Individual comment requesting the meeting schedule of the newly formed Commercial Shooting Facilities Review Committee; thanked the Board for providing hearing aid devices for the public to use during meetings; and stated code enforcement is mandatory and urged the Board to make sure code enforcement is a priority in Jefferson County. The Commissioners responded to public comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dean moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 19-18 re: Creating a County Project Designated as Undie Road Bypass, M.P. 0.000 to M.P. 2.185, Jefferson County Public Works 2. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 1 re: Transfer Station: Power Pack Slab. County Project No. 4012030; Additional Amount of$4,649.12 for a Project Total of$29,719.12; Jefferson County Public Works; Christiansen, Inc. 3. AGREEMENT re: Control of Noxious Weeds in the County Right-of-Way; In the Amount of $9,000; Jefferson County Public Works; Noxious Weed Control Board, Washington State University(WSU), Jefferson County Extension 4. AGREEMENT re: Sheriff's Office Corrections Sergeants Examination to create an Eligibility List for Promotion; In the Amount of$800; Jefferson County Civil Service Commission; Public Safety Testing 5. AGREEMENT re: Employment Services; Jefferson County Public Health; Lori Fleming 6. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 23, 2018 Totaling $601,801.83 Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated April 20, 2018 Totaling$79,185.34 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated April 20, 2018 Totaling$16, 528.09 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaim the Month of May as National Bike Month: After Commissioner Dean read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Kler moved to approve the Proclamation. Chair Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Page 2 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2018 BID OPENING re: Pavement Marking on Jefferson County Roads in 2018: Public Works Engineer Dale Seward was present for the bid opening for pavement marking Jefferson County roads in 2018. The Engineer's Estimate is $277,306.00. He opened and read aloud the following two (2) bids received: BIDDER BID AMOUNT Apply-A-Line $306,763.89 Stripe Right $309,249.95 Staff will review the bids and submit a recommendation for bid award for consideration by the Board at a future date. The meeting was recessed at 10:05 a.m. and reconvened at 10:10 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. UPDATE re: North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee 2017-2019 Projects: Environmental Health Specialist Tami Pokorny and North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee member Jill Silver updated the Board on the North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee 2017- 2019 Projects. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. with the County Administrator and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board met in Executive Session on this topic was from 10:55 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the meeting and took the following action. Meeting Resumed: Chair Sullivan moved to give the County Administrator discretion to accept the settlement offer for the public records claim as submitted on April 26, 2018 by Greg Overstreet on behalf of Joseph D'Amico for$6,127.50 if the cost/benefit analysis finds this is the best course. (A Special Meeting was later scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 1:45 p.m. for the Board to review this item further.) The meeting was recessed at 12:18 p.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION: UPDATE re: County Permit Software (Tidemark) Replacement Project: Central Services Director Mark McCauley, Community Development Building and Administrative Services Manager Jodi Adams, and Environmental Health Director Stuart Whitford updated the Board on the County peuuit software (Tidemark)replacement project. A contract will be submitted to the Board for consideration and approval at a future date. Page 3 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2018 DISCUSSION re: Proposed Match Change for Iglitzin Farm Conservation Futures Project Scope: Environmental Health Specialist Tami Pokorny and Northwest Watershed Institute Representative Peter Bahls discussed with the Board the proposed match change for Iglitzin Farm Conservation Futures project scope. An agreement between Jefferson County and Jefferson Land Trust will be submitted to the Board for consideration and approval at a future date. Calendar Coordination: - The Commissioners discussed possibly changing the regular County Commissioner meeting schedule for 2019 and reviewed their individual meeting schedules. Future Agenda Items: - Update on Washington State County Administrators Association Annual Conference - Decommissioning Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)road in the West End and DNR intent to pursue a grant for property acquisitions in the Dabob area - Black Point discussion NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Dean moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:04 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Erin Lundgren, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board Page 4 SONCb MINUTES '` Jefferson County Board of Commissioners isitl N°‘ ° Special Meeting — May 1, 2018, Tuesday, 1:45 p.m. Jefferson County Courthouse - Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler and Commissioner Kate Dean. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:45 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. with the Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Central Services Director and County Administrator regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board met in Executive Session on this topic was from 1:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the meeting and took the following action. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: Settlement Offer for Public Records Claim Submitted on April 26, 2018 by Greg Overstreet on Behalf of Joseph D'Amico: Chair Sullivan moved to direct the Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to write a letter accepting a settlement offer for public records claims submitted on April 26, 2018 by Greg Overstreet on behalf of Joseph D'Amico without admitting any liability or wrongdoing on the part of the County and disagreeing that the County is violation of the Public Records Act. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion for discussion. Commissioner Kler stated that coming on the back of the second settlement that was made just last week she wants to acknowledge that since January 1, 2018 there has been 36-38 public records requests from Mr. Overstreet and Mr. D'Amico. In the two cases that they asked for damages, we disagreed with their interpretation as to whether there had been a violation of the Public Records Act, but with their threat of litigation and looking at the cost we end up again choosing to pay the attorney fees that Mr. Overstreet has accumulated, rather than take it to court. Especially, since the Courts are making new law, even as we speak, on public records, and we don't want to be party to bad law being made on public records. Commissioner Dean stated that she finds this hard to swallow. Of course we support transparency and the Public Records Act, but the allegations made pertain to a highly subjective decision that has to made within the County every day on what we disclose and what we are required to redact. In the case of an ongoing investigation I find it really hard to be in a position of settling, what I think we feel strongly that we did the right thing here and yet, to go through the process of proving that in court is probably very expensive and arguably, not a good use of public funds. There are also two lawsuits against the County in the amount of$1,000,000 and $100,000,000 by the same parties which show the position that we are in right now. She stated she is unlikely to support this motion. Chair Sullivan stated that we would hope that the Legislature,having this on their plate to look at, would strive to have more clarity for everybody. He thinks that would be good for the public, it would be good for us, and good for them to come forward. It is something he thinks we need to do. Page 1 r‘r! A rwr Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2018 Commissioner Kler stated in both cases she finds it ironic that in order to be as transparent as we want to be, that in trying to find all emails, the ones that are in question, it's hard and the judgements carry risk, and the risk means money. She knows the County did some messaging about the last payment. She is going to encourage the Board and the County Administrator to find the messaging stating the facts of how and why these requests keep coming and the larger picture. County Administrator Philip Morley state that certainly when it comes to public records the County is fully committed to full compliance with the law and fullest assistance to our citizens to be transparent. We take it seriously. We have invested in bringing on a Public Records Administrator in the past year. We have invested in new software to allow us to better track and respond to public records requests. This was the first week that we are now televising the Commissioner meetings to provide greater transparency and access. He thinks the County is very much on the record for putting its money where its mouth is about providing transparency and conducting the peoples' business. The difficulty for us is when that transparency then engenders claims such as these that then cost everybody money and erode our ability to provide the services that the public want and deserve. Chair Sullivan called for a vote on the motion. Chair Sullivan and Commissioner Kler voted in favor of the motion. Commission Dean voted against the motion. The motion carried. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Sullivan adjourned the meeting at 2:18 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Erin Lundgren, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board Page 2 r. eISON,tiiii-_-,t MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting — Monday, May 7, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler 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: • Individual comment on the continuing problem with a Port Hadlock citizen who is illegally dumping solid waste, raw sewage,motor vehicle fluids, and motor vehicles on his own property as well as on his neighbors' property and County property; thanking the Commissioners for their concern and response to the issue; and urging the Commissioners to enforce County codes relating to critical area protection, clean water,private land use, solid waste and sewage. • Individual comment on the continuing problem with a Port Hadlock citizen who is illegally dumping solid waste, raw sewage, motor vehicle fluids, and motor vehicles on his own property as well as on his neighbors' property and County property; that local law enforcement has to be called to handle this issue when the County should hire a Code Enforcement Officer to address this problem; and urging the Commissioners to enforce County codes relating to critical area protection, clean water, private land use, solid waste and sewage. • Individual comment regarding the recent earthquakes occurring all over the world and the need for disaster preparedness when an earthquake occurs in our area; and regarding Jefferson County's economy. • Individual comment regarding the lack of money for Code Enforcement issues and that the County is not collecting all the money to which it is entitled because the County Assessor is not properly assessing structures on properties in the County. • Individual comment regarding the difficulty he had accessing the electronic agenda documents for meeting today and he hopes the Commissioners can assure the public that it is a one-time glitch. • Individual comment on the continuing problem with a Port Hadlock citizen who is illegally dumping solid waste, raw sewage, motor vehicle fluids, and motor vehicles on his own property as well as on his neighbors' property and County property; thanking the Commissioners for taking the time to meet last week and make phone calls regarding the issue; and urging the Commissioners to enforce County codes relating to critical area protection, clean water,private land use, solid waste and sewage. The Commissioners and County Assessor responded to public comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kler moved to remove Consent Agenda Item No. 18 for discussion and approve the remaining items as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT and SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT re: Collective Bargaining Agreement and Trust Participation for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputies; Teamsters Local Union No. 589 and Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust Page 1 of 5 Commissioner's Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018 • 2. AGREEMENT re: Provide Training and Ongoing Coordination of Community Volunteers; Restoration-Related Strait Ecosystem Recovery; In the Amount of$100,000; Washington State University(WSU)Jefferson County Extension; Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife 3. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING re: Control of Noxious Weeds in City Right of Way; In the Amount of$2,500; Washington State University(WSU)Jefferson County Extension; City of Port Townsend 4. AGREEMENT re: Marine Bird Beaching Assessment; In the Amount of$18,331.45; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health; University of Washington 5. AGREEMENT re: Green Crab Control; In the Amount of$7,280; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health; Makah Tribe 6. AGREEMENT re: Ocean Science Workshop; In the Amount of$6,991; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health; Pacific Education Institute 7. AGREEMENT re: Washington Coast Cleanup and International Coastal Cleanup; In the Amount of$10,000; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health; Discover Your NW 8. AGREEMENT NO. W2RLSWFA-1719-JeCoPH-00015 re: Solid Waste Enforcement; In the Amount of$78,237.34; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology 9. AGREEMENT NO. 17-09766,Amendment No. 1 re: Support of North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee(NPC MRC) and Projects; Additional Amount of$59,054.45 for a Total of $139,054.45; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health; Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife 10. AGREEMENT re: Mental Health Treatment Services; In the Amount of$62,043.93; Jefferson County Public Health; Jumping Mouse Children's Center 11. AGREEMENT NO. K1404,Amendment No. 2 re: Medicaid Administrative Claiming; Fee for Service; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Health Care Authority 12. AGREEMENT re: Transitional Housing; In the Amount of$11,937.96; Jefferson County Public Health; Olympic Community Action Program (OIyCAP) 13. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Data Collection System; No Change in Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District 14. AGREEMENT re: Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Supervisor; In the Amount of$63,818; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District 15. AGREEMENT re: Assessment of the 1/10t of 1% Funding; In the Amount of$10,767.80; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District 16. AGREEMENT re: Human Growth and Development HIV/AIDS Education; In the Amount of $3,069.25; Jefferson County Public Health; Quilcene School District 17. AGREEMENT re: Engineering Design for the Boiler Replacement; In an Amount not to Exceed $16,000; Jefferson County Central Services; LNS Engineering 18. DELETED: AGREEMENT re: Rhododendron Festival Carnival; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Central Services; Funtastic Shows, Inc. (Approved Later) 19. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 1 re: Supply of Aggregate for 2018-2019 Road Bituminous Surface Treatment Programs; An Additional Amount of$18,000 for a Total of$264,000 plus Tax; Jefferson County Public Works; Allen Shearer Trucking & Landscape Supply, Inc. 20. AGREEMENT re: Supply of Liquid Asphalt Products for Bituminous Surface Treatment Programs in the Calendar Year 2018-2020; In the Amount of$276,000; Jefferson County Public Health; Husky Marketing and Supply Co. Page 2 of 5 Commissioner's Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018 21. AGREEMENT, Supplement No. 1 re: Snow Creek Road, M.P. 0.84 Preliminary Design, County Project No. 18020310; An Additional Amount of$14,824 for a Total of$117,750; Jefferson County Public Works; PBS Engineering and Environmental, Inc. 22. Letter of Support re: Quilcene Complete Streets; Public Works 23. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 26, 2018 Totaling $6,846.58 and Dated April 30, 2018 Totaling$1,129 DISCUSSION of AGREEMENT re: Rhododendron Festival Carnival; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Central Services; Funtastic Shows, Inc. (Consent Agenda Item No. 18): After discussion of the agreement, Commissioner Dean moved to approve the special facilities use agreement with Funtastic Shows, Inc. for the Rhododendron Festival Carnival for 2018. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion. Chair Sullivan called for a vote on the motion. Commissioner Kler and Commissioner Dean voted in favor of the motion. Chairman Sullivan voted against the motion. The motion carried. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Kler moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 12, 2018 as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:_Announcement of Commercial Shooting Facilities Review Committee Meeting: County Administrator Philip Morley announced that the Commercial Shooting Facilities Review Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers. Meeting materials will be available this afternoon on the County's website. STATUS BRIEFING re: Community Development Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review and Unified Development Code (UDC) Update: Associate Planner-Lead Joel Peterson briefed the Board on the Community Development Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review and Unified Development Code(UDC)update. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: 2018 Supplemental Lodging Tax Funding Recommendations from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Commissioner Kler and County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's (LTAC) recommendations on allocating the 2018 supplemental lodging tax funding. After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to approve the 2018 supplemental Hotel Motel fund expenditures of$58,086 as recommended. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion. After discussion, Chair Sullivan called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:40 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. Page 3 of 5 Commissioner's Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the County Administrator, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Community Development Director regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board met in Executive Session on this topic was from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The meeting was recessed from 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 12:10 p.m. The Board continued to meet in Executive Session on this topic from 12:10 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board reconvened the meeting and no action was taken. The meeting was recessed at 1:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board: Miscellaneous Items: - Public Infrastructure Fund Washington County Administrative Association Conference Report • Tort Reform • Legal Financial Obligations • Employment Liability • Washington State Association of Counties Budget Tool • Prescription Opioid Lawsuit • Affordable Housing • Mandatory/Discretionary Service Breakdown • Washington State Association of Counties Finance Strategizing Calendar Coordination: The Commissioners reviewed their meeting schedules. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of support for Puget Sound Partnership: Commissioner Dean reviewed and discussed a letter of support for Puget Sound Partnership. The meeting was recessed at 3:05 p.m. and reconvened at 3:15 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS - Continued: Approval of letter of support for Puget Sound Partnership: After further discussion, Commissioner Kler moved that Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) sign on to the letter for the Puget Sound Day on the Hill encouraging federal partnership and funding for our efforts. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 4 of 5 Commissioner's Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION—Continued: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board: - Future Agenda Items: • Solid Waste and Plastics/Long haul Update - Miscellaneous Items—Continued • Rhododendron Festival Carnival NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Dean moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:43 p.m. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Erin Lundgren, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board Page 5 of 5 4;, fi N MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners SF,,NC's Regular Meeting — Monday, May 14, 2018 Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER Chair Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointment time in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler 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: • Individual comment regarding code enforcement. • Individual comment regarding code enforcement, cannabis regulations in Jefferson County. • Individual comment regarding public records request policy suggestions. • Individual comment regarding code enforcement. • Individual comment regarding Jefferson County economics. • Individual comment regarding code enforcement. • Individual comment regarding the Commercial Shooting Facility Review Committee. • Individual comment regarding code enforcement. • Individual comment regarding shooting noise/gun ranges. • Individual comment Brinnon Master Planned Resort and Tribal interests. • The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns made during the Public Comment Period. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kler moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO.re: Appointing At-Large Members to Serve on the Public Infrastructure Fund(PIF) Board; All Terms Commencing on June 1, 2018: 1) District#1, Joseph Johnson, Term Expires May 31, 2020; 2)District#2, Gary Rowe, Term Expires May 31, 2021; and 3) District#3, James Munn, Term Expires May 31, 2022 2. AGREEMENT re: Functional Family Therapy, Truancy Reform Project; In the amount of $29,000; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Marcus Farley 3. AGREEMENT, Interlocal, Amendment No. 2 re: Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program (Clean Water Revolving Loan Program) Funded through Washington State Department of Ecology; No Change in Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Public Health; Clallam County, Kitsap County, Mason County, Kitsap Public Health District 4. AGREEMENT re: Jacob Miller Transfer Station Office Project; In the Amount of$17,000; Jefferson County Public Works; Zenovic &Associates, Inc. 5. AGREEMENT re: Rural Arterial Program Project Funding for Center Road, M.P. 14.61 —M.P. 15.01; In the Amount of$639,000; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State County 1 Commissioner's Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2018 Road Administration Board(CRAB) 6. BID AWARD re: Pavement Marking on Jefferson County Roads for Calendar Year 2018; In the Amount of$306,823.89; Jefferson County Public Works; Apply-A-Line, Inc. 7. EASEMENT re: Memorial Field Utility Easement to Install Underground Utility Lines; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Public Utility District(PUD) No. 1 8. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated May 4, 2018 Totaling $804,803.64 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated May 4, 2018 Totaling$759,505.41 The meeting was recessed at 9:44 a.m. and reconvened at 9:56 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. UPDATE re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources 1st Quarter County_Income Report: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Regional Manager Mona Griswold and State Lands Assistant Drew Rosanbalm briefed the Board on the 1st Quarter County Income Report. Mr. Rosanbalm updated the Board on DNR staffing and answered questions. CONTINUED DELIBERATIONS AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: Resolution for Proposed Public Records Policy and Proposed Ordinance for Public Records Costs: Public Records Administrator Ken Hugoniot explained a proposed fee schedule for commonly requested records such as Sheriff's Incident Report, emails and attachments and permit files. Staff is seeking to address cost recovery on larger requests. Commissioner Kler moved to approve a$2 de minimis fee waiver for public records requests. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Commissioner Kler amended the motion to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 02-0514-18 approving the updated charges in the proposed policy including a $2 de minimis fee waiver and add those charges to the Jefferson County Code Appendix Fee Schedule. Commissioner Dean seconded the amended motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Commissioners reviewed the proposed new policy on public records requests. Staff will bring forward an updated version for consideration at the next Commissioner meeting on May 21, 2018. County Administrator Philip Morley noted that with the approval of the ordinance, charges for public records requests will begin immediately. UPDATE re: Transmittal of Planning Commission and Community Development Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review and Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendments: Department of Community Development Planning Manager Austin Watkins and Associate Planner— Lead Joel Peterson distributed a Summary Schedule for Final Legislative Process Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan; Proposed BOCC Schedule. The commissioners considered tentative Special Meeting times in June to address timeline issues. Further discussion and possible action will take place during the next regular County Commissioners' meeting on May 21, 2018. The meeting was recessed at 12:01 p.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. UPDATE re: Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Programs: Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Executive Director Eric Johnson distributed the 2018 WSAC Annual Courthouse Briefings Agenda which included a WSAC Update, strategic litigation and communication, legislation, local issues, relationship with WSAC and WSAC follow-up. Unfunded state mandates were also discussed. 2 Commissioner's Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2018 flRAFT The meeting was recessed at 2:39 p.m. and reconvened at 2:46 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. EXECUTIVE SESSION An Executive Session was scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, County Administrator, Community Development Director and Planning Manager regarding Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board met in Executive Session on this topic was from 2:47 p.m. to 3:31 p.m. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board: • Strategic Planning • Miscellaneous DISCUSSION re: Tour de Forts Sponsorship: Commissioner Dean moved to approve a$500 sponsorship for Tour de Forts for 2018. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION—Continued: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board: • Calendar Coordination NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Dean moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:23 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as property noticed. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Kate Dean, Member Deputy Clerk of the Board 3 5°N t07I \MF MINUTES _ Dpk ,ft Jefferson County Board of Commissioners `° Special Meeting — Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Jefferson County Courthouse - Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Kathleen Kler and Commissioner Kate Dean. WORKSHOP re: Strategic Planning Meeting: The Board met with the following Elected Officials, Department Directors and department staff representatives regarding Strategic Planning: Assessor Jeff Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Michael Haas, Sheriff David Stanko, Superior Court Clerk Ruth Gordon, Treasurer Stacie Prada, County Administrator Philip Morley, Central Services Director Mark McCauley, Public Health Director Vicki Kirkpatrick, Public Works Director/County Engineer Monte Reinders, Planning Manager Austin Watkins and Legal Assistant Lysa Phillis. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kler moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:43 a.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: David Sullivan, Chair ATTEST: Kathleen Kler, Member Erin Lundgren, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board 1