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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM052499JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS District No. I Commissioner: Daniel Harpole, Member District No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford, Chairman District No. 3 Commissioner: Richard Wojt, Member Clerk of the Board: Director of Public Services: Deputy Director of Public Services: Lorna L. Delaney Gary A. Rowe David Goldsmith MINUTES Week of May 24, 1999 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dan Harpole. Commissioners Richard Wojt and Glen Huntingford were both present. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the minutes of May 3, 1999. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Erik Andersson, Economic Development Council re: State Revolving Fund Loan: Erik Andersson explained that the EDC is submitting a loan application to the State for Fountain's Fitness. The loan will help with their business expansion, creating 6 jobs in the community. The Board's support for the project as an economic development objective is a requirement on the loan application. Commissioner Wojt moved to have the Chair sign the loan application. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Public Services Briefing: Public Services Director Gary Rowe reported on the following: Ken Lynn is developing a scope of work regarding the Board's request to interview Managers and Elected Officials about the County Administrator position. A new contract will be devel- oped for this project. Gary Rowe and Natural Resource Policy Analyst Caryn Woodhouse met with the Public Works Department regarding 4 federal grants that were received for property acquisitions. Three of the properties are in the Big Quilcene River basin and one is in the Chimacum Creek basin. There is a Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting and a SW Puget Sound ESU meeting this week. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 24, 1999 The Legislature passed the Forest and Fish Bill to protect salmon habitat. He will set up a meeting with Cedar River Associates regarding establishment of a Conservation Futures Advisory Board There will be a hearing to amend the Distressed Counties Ordinance in June. Public Comment Period: The following comments were made: A complaint about a property owner clearing 3 statutorily vacated easements in the Glen Cove area with no permits or stormwater management plan; reconsideration of awarding the entire Lakeside Contract for asphalt, a request to go before the Hearing Examiner for a decision on grandfathering; and the Tri Area Incorpora- tion Committee's frustration regarding the prolonged timeline of the Glen Cove/Tri Area Special Study because it jeopardizes the incorporation vote on the ballot. Approval and Adoption of the Consent Agenda: Commissioner Wojt moved to delete Item 11 and to adopt and approve the balance of the items as presented. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. PROCLAMATION re: June 5, 1999 as Safe Night USA 2. HEARING NOTICE re: Intent to Rename a Private Road; From East Cascade Avenue to Lilly Lane, Kala Point; Jefferson County Public Works Department, Applicant; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, June 7, 1999 at 2:45 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers 3. AGREEMENT re: Open Space Taxation Program; To Transfer and Designate 5.08 Acres ora 6.08 Acre Parcel for Current Use Assessment as Timber Open Space; Located in the Bishop Heights Large Lot Subdivision, Bishop Hill Road, Chimacum; Jodi & Bobby Cossell, Applicants 4. AGREEMENT re: Open Space Taxation Program; To Transfer and Designate 19.52 Acres for Current Use Assessment as Timber Open Space; Located on the East Side of Highway 101, North of Rice Lake, Quilcene; John & Linda Schaaf, Applicants AGREEMENT re: Consulting Services to Develop Wireless Service Facilities Ordinance; Jefferson County Public Works; John McDonagh/MPS AGREEMENT re: Professional Services to Establish Groundrules for Public Services Managers Meetings; Jefferson County Public Services; Tena Crosby dba Fast Track Communication AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort Mediation; Lumsden International, Inc. CONTRACT re: Upper Donovan Creek Timbersale; Jefferson County Public Works; PORTAC, Inc. Short Plat Amendment, #SUB95-0001; To Relocate a 20' Wide Easement for Pipelines and Septic Maintenance on Lot 4; Located off of Flagler Road, Nordland; Robert A Sperry, Applicant Final Short Plat Approval, #SUB98-0008; To Divide 4.90 Acres into 2 Residential Lots; Located at 2230 West Valley Road, Chimacum; Pete & Linda Piccini, Applicants DELETE Final Large Lot Subdivision Approval, #LL08-92; To Divide 72 Acres into 10 Lots; Located off of Dosewallips Road, Brinnon; Don Knudsen, Applicant (See item later in minutes.) 6. 7. 8. 9. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 24, 1999 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Recommendation to Approve 1999 Community Park Grant Funding; 1) Northwest Kiwanis Camp, for Permits on Septic/Drain Field Project; 2) Gathering Place, for Program Activities Taking Place in Jefferson County Parks; 3) Greyland/Welch Productions, for Video Production on Jefferson County Parks; and 4) Tri-Area Cooperative Preschool, Play Equipment for the H.J. Carroll Park; Jefferson County Parks Advisory Board Approval of Parks Advisory Board Recommendation to Proceed with the IAC Grant for Acquisition of Properties at the Mouth of Chimacum Creek and Lower Irondale Shoreline for Park Site Plan Authorization to Fund $1,000 in Support of the Odyssey of the Mind World Competition in Knoxville; Julia Marston, Silverwater Foundation-OM World, LOFT School Accept Resignation of Port of Port Townsend's Representative and Appoint New Representative to Serve on the Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee; Term Expires October 23, 2000; Resigning Member Rich Godbey; Newly Appointed Member Tami Ruby Letter Appointing Commissioner Harpole as County's Representative on Regional Issues; City of Port Townsend Letter of Support for Air Time to Promote the Safe Night USA Program; Port Townsend TV, Gary Lemons Application for Assistance from the Veteran's Relief Fund, $75; VFW 3213 Reappointrnent to the Parks Advisory Board; Charlotte Laughlin: Commissioner Huntingford moved to reappoint Charlotte Laughlin to a 2 year term on the Parks Advisory Board (term expires May 15, 2001 .) Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTY DEPARTMENT BRIEFINGS/BUSINESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT issues: Director's Update: Director of Community Development A1 Scalf reported on the following The Planning Department will schedule a 2 hour workshop with the Board and the Public Works Department to discuss the role of the Planning Commission in reviewing the Glen Cove/Tri Area Study. Their role in the SEPA review and the draft Supplemental EIS are key concerns. He explained the SEPA process to determine the preferred alternatives on the UGA boundaries. Issues discussed at the MOCCA meeting this week were the downzoning of commercial areas in the Comprehensive Plan, the tax base, and local economics. There will be a meeting tonight at Port Ludlow on the intensification of operations at the Mats Mats Quarry. Chairman Harpole directed that Staff investigate products being barged in for secondary processing which is not part of their permit. The Legislature passed SHB2091, the Forest and Fish Bill. He explained briefly how this would impact forest practices and land use in the County. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 24, 1999 PUBLIC WORKS Director's Update: Interim Public Works Director Frank Gifford reported on the following: The SWAC Swap at the Fairgrounds was very successful with approximately 350 people participating. The Family & Friends Fundraiser at H.J. Carroll Park raised about $6,000. Copies of the Public Works Department's Annual Report were presented to the Board. TriArea/Glen Cove Study Schedule: Transportation Manager Bruce Laurie presented a spreadsheet and schedule task narrative on the special study. He reviewed each task. Chairman Harpole asked that the JGM Steering Committee have the DSEIS (Draft Supplemental EIS) to review at least 5 days before their June 23, 1999 meeting. The process to determine the preferred alternative was discussed. Bruce Laurie added that the goal of the extended public comment period is to collect as much public input as possible. Chairman Harpole directed that the Planning Commission's role regarding the DSEIS be very specific. The Board concurred that a workshop be scheduled between June 23 and July 7 to discuss their concerns and questions with the Public Works Department, the Planning Department, and the consultant. They had targeted July 15 as the date they would make a decision on the UGA. Staff stated that the informa- tion necessary for that decision will not be available on that date. Commissioner Wojt asked if there is another alternative? There was a discussion about adopting an emergency ordinance which would require a hearing within 60 days. A1 Scalf has concerns about adopting an emergency ordinance before the special study is finished because the data will not be complete and there would be a compliance problem. Commissioner Wojt reiterated that it is critical that the Board make a decision by July 15. Chairman Harpole directed A1 Scalfto meet with the Prosecuting Attomey this week regarding the possibility of adopting an emergency ordinance. The Board needs to respond to the Tri Area Incorpora- tion petitioners as soon as possible. Bruce Laurie continued the review of the schedule which lists a Board of Commissioners' hearing for adoption on September 20, 1999. Frank Gifford cautioned that the public process could protract the adoption date. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Director's Update: Health & Human Services Administrator David Specter reported on the following: · He introduced Mary Anne Preece, the new Office Manager. · He reviewed the workload priorities for the Financial Department until the Financial Support Specialist position is filled. · The Governor signed an initiative that allocated $7 million from the State's basic health services account to address safety in schools. Page 4 vol Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 24, 1999 The Hospital Commissioners and the Board of Health have scheduled a joint retreat in August where the Community Report Card will be discussed. There is a Board of Health workshop this week on the proposed onsite sewage ordinance. He has been working on performance standards for public health at the State level and thinks that a similar process could be used to address performance standards in the County. An all day training on communications is scheduled for the Department on June 10 at the WSU Learning Center. He asked if the entire staff could attend? The Board suggested having one person at the Health Department to answer phones and help people who come into the office. They felt this person could also address any emergency safety issue that might occur. Agreement re: Professional Services for Water Resource Inventory Area 17 Planning Unit; Triangle Associates: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the agreement for watershed planning meeting facilitation. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion with Undersheriff Ken Sukert re: Brinnon "No Shooting" Zone: There was a discussion regarding the shooting complaints received from the Brinnon area since the No Shooting Zone hearing was held in March. There is some concern about the boundary on the west side of the zone extending to the powerlines. The Board asked to see a topographical map and an aerial map of the area. They are trying to locate a physical boundary that would be easy to identify, closer to the downtown area that does not extend as far as the powerlines. Discussion and Possible Adoption re: Resolution Establishing a Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee: Caryn Woodhouse, Natural Resource Policy Analyst, talked to Tom Cowen regarding the formation of this Committee. Most counties have at least 13 people on the Committee. The draft resolution designates a 9 member Committee. Chairman Harpole suggested having 2 representatives from each Commissioner District; a conservation/environmental representative and two nonvoting positions:l from the BOCC and 1 from the U.S. Navy. Tom Cowen also suggested a "whereas" that would state that the County plan's to protect the marine environment by creating this Committee. Commissioner Wojt moved to amend the draft resolution to add the new language and increase the number of committee members to 13 and put the resolution on the Consent Agenda on June 7. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion re: Outline of Proposed County's Response to National Marine Fisheries Service (]VMFS) Summer Chum Listing: David Christensen, Health Department stated that County staff met with HCCC staff to discuss the process for the 4 (d) rule development. The County will submit a packet of material to the NMFS through the HCCC that will outline past projects, established land use and protective measures, as well as an outline of areas that will be addressed in the future. A draft response has to be submitted to the HCCC in early June. They will combine our information with V01_ Page 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 24, 1999 similar information from Mason and Kitsap Counties and submit it to the NMFS. The 4 (d) rule will be published in September. Chairman Harpole asked if they have reviewed the Forest and Fish legislation? He stated that this law would become a benchmark for standards of "best available science." Caryn Woodhouse stated that the NMFS has said that they support the legislation and they will make it part of the 4 (d) rule. They reviewed the outline of the draft Summer Chum Response. There was a discussion about including vesting under current County ordinances. Chairman Harpole stated that consistent best available science standards need be the goal throughout the County. He added that the County already has many programs in place that address many of these issues. The meeting was recessed at the end of the business day and reconvened on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m.for a workshop on the Administrative Facilities Plan. All three Commissioners were present. Final Large Lot Subdivision Approval, #LL08-92; To Divide 72 Acres into 10 Lots; Located off of Dosewallips Road, Brinnon; Don Knudsen, Applicant: (Consent Agenda Item #11) Assistant Planner Michelle Grewell presented a copy of the RCW that allows a mylar to be submitted 5 years from the date of preliminary approval. The preliminary approval on this subdivision was granted on June 21, 1994. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the large lot subdivsion #LL08-92. Commis- sioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS V01_ Page 6