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Home My WebLink AboutM041618o, c�94 ��s1 ti �C C ��rrNG/ District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kler County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren 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 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dean moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Chair 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 Commissioners 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. COUNTY ADMINISTRA TOP. 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 Kler 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 J 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. rin Lundgre , WC Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF OMMISSIONERS Davi u 1 aair Kathlee Kler, Member Kate Dean, Member Page 4 SEAL, r ATTEST: rin Lundgre , WC Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF OMMISSIONERS Davi u 1 aair Kathlee Kler, Member Kate Dean, Member Page 4