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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM050498JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS District l~lo. I Commissioner: Daniel Harpole, Member District No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Hunting£ord, 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 4, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glen Huntingford. Commissioners Daniel Harpole and Richard Wojt were both present. Approval of Minutes: The Minutes of the week of April 20, 1998 were approved as read by motion of Commissioner Harpole, seconded by Commissioner Wojt which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC SERVICES BRIEFING SESSION: Public Services Director Gary Rowe reported that the distribution of previously unanticipated Forest Development Account funds has been updated and about $45,000 will go to the County General Fund. The Board directed that the Treasurer distribute the funds to the Junior Taxing Districts as is normally done, and the Board will decide what to do with the County's portion. Gary Rowe then reviewed the need for funding a Coordinator position for Salmon issues. He suggested that Forest Development Account funds be used to fund such a position. He advised that with the grant assistance that is anticipated, the position should have funding for the next couple of years. He suggested that this position report directly to the Board of Commissioners. The Board asked for a job description for this position. Commissioner Harpole noted that he would like such a position to develop an annual document regarding the "State of the Salmon" issue in Jefferson County. Gary Rowe will develop a job description and look into office space, etc. for this position. Information Services has been asked to prepare an estimate of costs for helping move the City's computers and networks to the Waterman Katz building when it is completed. Chairman Huntingford Page 1 .,'oL 7].7 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 4, 1998 pointed out that this work shouldn't cause any impact to Information Services work for the County or the County's budget. Gary Rowe advised that the County is trying to be neighborly because we have the only local employees with the expertise to do this work. He assured the Board that any proposal will break even on costs and won't impact the regular work of these employees. Gary Rowe will provide a more detailed estimate for this work. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comment was made: One citizen expressed concerns about: 1) who will sue the County over the Commissioners draft of the Compre- hensive Plan, and 2) the number of non-conforming uses allowed in Rural Crossroad and Commercial areas that are being opened up by the Commissioners. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wojt moved to delete Items 3 and 6, and to adopt and approve the balance of the items as submitted. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming May 9 through 17, 1998 as Rhododendron Week RESOLUTION NO. 36-98 re: Decreasing the Balance of the Sheriff's Revolving Fund from $5,000 to $1,500 DELETE Agreement re: Developing Priority Rating Systems for Safety, and Gravel Road and Environmental Retrofit of Existing Priority System; Jefferson County Public Works; Wheeler Management Assistance (See item later in Minutes) AGREEMENT re: Grant Funding for the Larry Scott Memorial Park, Project #CR1069; Jefferson County Public Works; Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation AGREEMENT re: Supplies for the Larry Scott Memorial Trail; Jefferson County Public Works; Mats Mats Quarry DELETE Agreement re: Engineering and Surveying Services for the Bywater Bay Road Improvement District #3, Project #RO1258; Jefferson County Public Works; Polaris Engineering and Surveying Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, #SDP97-0010; To Construct Roads and a Temporary Bridge to Provide Access to a Timber Harvest Area; Located Along the Hoh River Complex; Frank Phillips, Rayonier Timberlands Application for Assistance from the Veteran's Relief Fund; Jefferson County Service Officers Association for $469.20 COUNTY DEPARTMENT BRIEFINGS/BUSINESS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Director's Update: Director of Community Development A1 Scalf reviewed the draft workshop schedule for the next two weeks. The Friday workshop is canceled. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 4, 1998 Associate Planner Barry Berezowski reported that the Interim Controls are currently being drafted and should be ready for review by the Board at the workshop on May 13, 1998. The discussion turned to finding a date for the Board's final hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, and a possible adoption date. The Planning Commission will be reviewing the Board's recommended changes to the Plan and will provide a report back to the Board. The Board's revisions to the Planning Commission's version of the Plan are anticipated to be available to the public on May 15, 1998. Chairman Huntingford suggested that the Planning Commission be given a copy of the record of the Commissioners decision making process on the changes they have made to the Plan. PUBLIC WORKS Mark Lopeman and Terry Logue re: Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund (ER&R) Update: Mechanic Foreman Terry Logue reported that the mechanics were given a compliment by a vendor for their excellent work. He added that a new generator has been installed at the County shop so they will have electricity if there is ever a disaster that knocks out the power. The ER &R equipment budgeted for 1998 has been ordered and delivered ahead of schedule. The issue of the County refurbishing Sheriff's vehicles was recently discussed at a Fleet Managers meeting. Terry Logue reported that no County on the west side of the State is doing this. Sheriff's vehicles are not operated more than 100,000 miles. Director's Update: Public Works Director Klara Fabry reported on the following: Monte Reinders was introduced as the new person hired for the Engineering III position in the department. The Department is developing the administration of the $1 million grant program for culvert replacement. Valerie Greene has been assigned the project manager for the Larry Scott Memorial Trail. The Public Works Department may need to hire a specific position to work on grant applica- tions. Due to changes in legislation, no ISTEA funding can be used as a match for other Federal grant funding. A progress report on the Tri Area Study will be given at the joint GMA Steering Committee meeting this week. The Countywide Planning Policies will be reviewed for clarification of the role of the City before that meeting. Construction at the H.J. Carroll Park should be complete next week and seeding will be done when it is complete. Page 3 ¥0,_ Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 4, 1998 Construction on the first phase of the Larry Scott Memorial Trail will begin next week. The portion of the trail in the Port area is a concern and a meeting will be scheduled with DOE, DOFW, the City and the Port. A public information meeting is being held later this week on the Penny Creek/Hatchery Road repairs. AGREEMENT re: Developing Priority Rating Systems for Safety, and Gravel Road and Environmental Retrofit of Existing Priority System; Jefferson County Public Works; Wheeler Management Assistance: (Item 3 on Consent Agenda) After Klara Fabry's explanation of the work that is covered by this agreement, Commissioner Harpole moved to approve the agreement as submitted. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Planning Commission Appointment: Commissioner Wojt moved to appoint Patrick Rogers to an unexpired term to represent District No. 3 on the Planning Commission. His term will expire March 27, 2001. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Letter of Support re: Marine Safety in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and along the Northwest Olympic Coast: Commissioner Harpole moved to approve and sign the letter of support for marine safety in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and along the Northwest Olympic coast. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING re: Proposed Ordinance to Impose 4/100 of 1% Excise Tax for Distressed Counties Public Facilities; Providing for the Administration and Collection Thereof; and Establish- ing a Distressed Area Capital Fund: Gary Rowe reported that a bill was passed in 1997 to provide assistance to rural distressed areas. The legislation allows distressed counties to impose an additional .04% excise tax which is credited against the State's portion of the sales tax and thus will not increase the overall sales and use tax rate for citizens. The approximate $85,000 per year that this tax will provide will be placed in a Distressed Area Public Facilities fund. A 6 year plan will be developed for this fund. The law allows for this tax to be imposed for a maximum of 25 years. The Chairman opened the hearing for public comment. Hearing no comments for or against this ordinance the Chairman closed the hearing. Commissioner Harpole moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 01-0504-98 to impose a Distressed County Sales and Use Tax, effective July 1, 1998 to expire June 30, 2023 and to correct the Ordinance title to say "Distressed Area Fund." Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 4, 1998 The Board then attended a Comprehensive Plan Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Meeting'.~l~?rn~d ' ~'~"'~ 211 ATTEST: ..... Lorna Delsey, CMC Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BO~OF COMMISSIONERS .. ,.... ..'/ -'.,'-.z....rl ~ v~'4 Richard Wojt, Member Daniel Harp~ '. VOL Page 5 CC; Olympia Office: 412-A Legislative Building PO Box 40482 Olympia, WA 98504-0482 June 10, 1998 Washington State Senate Senator Jim Hargrove 24th Legislative District Jefferson County Board of Commissioners POB 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Telephone: (2O6) 786-7646 Toll-Free: 1-800-562-6000 Dear Commissioners: I am in receipt of your letter of May 4 regarding the .04% sales and use tax for distressed counties. I'm very pleased that you have been able to implement it and will continue to do what I can to help improve the economy on the Peninsula. Sincerely, Ji~ve Sena"ma..~ District 24 JH:lc Committees: Human Services & Corrections, Ranking Minority · Law & Justice · Natural Resources & Parks ~ aa JEFFERSON COUNTY TREASURER P.O. Box 571 Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Ju~'t~ ~. ~lorris- Treasurer (360) 385-9154 ,CanerS. ~?~of~roo~,- Chief Deputy (360)385-9151 May 7, 1998 Nancy Martin Tax Payer Account Administration Department of revenue P O Box 47476 Olympia, WA 98501-7476 JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON J. 1998 .JEFFERSON BOARD OF COM!'~41SSiONERS Ms. Martin: Jefferson County Commissioners passed an Ordinance number 01-0504-98 Imposing a Distressed County Sales and Use Tax provided for under Ch. 82.14.370(5) RCW. A copy of the Ordinance is attached. This Ordinance was passed May 4, 1998 and will become effective July 1, 1998 until June 30, 2023. Please take the appropriate steps to assure the additional 0.04 percent will be distributed to the county. If my office may be of any help, please call at (360) 385-9150. Judi Morris, Treasurer cc: Jefferson County Commissioners Accounting (360) 385-9152 General Information (360) 385-9150 Tax Foreclosure (360) 385-9352 Toll Free 1-800-831-2678 Fax (360) 385-9149