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JEFFERSON 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 {THE~iF. AP.F OF TI-i~-:["~~t?~I~Y~PlC PF,?.I1NSULA ] Clerk of the Board: Director of Public Services: Deputy Director of Public Services: Lorna L. Delaney Gary A. Rowe David Goldsmith MINUTES Week of June 22, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glen Huntingford. Commissioners Daniel Harpole and Richard Wojt were both present. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the minutes for the weeks of June 1, and 8, 1998 as submitted. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Michael Cavett, Chairman, Skookum Board of Director's Re: Request For Proposal OZ F.P.) for Solid Waste Services: Michael Cavett, Chairman of the Skookum Board of Directors, asked that the Board consider Item 4 (recycling component) of the Solid Waste RFP outside of the process. He reported on the subtle impacts to the community if this component is simply awarded to the most cost effective entity: 25 jobs would be lost to people who have no where else in the community to be employed. · 6 of those people would lose the apartments they are in and then lose the independence they have fought hard to establish. There is no group home in Port Townsend for these people to move into. Some of these people would end up in a public institution. There would be a substantial loss to the community from the money that is spent at that site in salaries that are then kept in the community. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 Through the initiative of the people who work at the recycling site, unusual items that are not recyclable, have been recycled (fish net, black plastic pots, green glass). Mr. Cavett urged the Board to keep the recycling component of the RFP out of that process and award the contract to Skookum. He then submitted a letter with an analysis of the RFP. (See microfilmed document.) Commissioner Harpole noted that the Board appreciates the concerns that have been brought forward about recycling and the work that Skookum does. He explained that the purpose of the RFP is to determine the value of the recycling program in hard dollars so that a contract can be negotiated with Skookum. Commissioner Wojt added that the RFP is structured in such a way that a bid can be made on only one portion of it, and the contracts can be awarded to more than one firm. Jim Westall, Director of Skookum, reported that the way the RFP is structured does not allow incentives to hire people with developmental disabilities for this work and for a company to use their own equipment. This will mean that the County will be comparing apples and oranges if Skookum submits a proposal along with other firms. Commissioner Harpole stated that he feels the County needs to come to a defensible bottom line on these services. He asked if there is some way that critical numbers can be developed if this component is taken out of the RFP process? Jim Westall answered that first the County has to decide what they want to recycle and then numbers can be developed that are realistic. Michael Cavett stated that if this component is taken out of the RFP process Skookum will provide whatever information the County wants. Chairman Huntingford noted that he doesn't know how hard numbers can be presented if this compo- nent doesn't go through the RFP process. He stated that the Board members support what Skookum has done, but they need more information. The discussion continued regarding the recycling program and what can be done to assure that it is as cost effective as possible. The Board thanked the members of the Skookum Board for coming in to share their concerns. WRIA 17 Grant Contract Award; Quilcene Snow Watershed Management Plan; State Department of Ecology: Director of Public Services Gary Rowe explained that the grant proposal doesn't include a specific expenditure budget. The $200,000 grant funding will be accepted later this week and will be put in a special fund until a budget is established. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the contract with the State Department of Ecology for grant funding for WRIA 17 watershed planning. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 PUBLIC SERVICES BRIEFING SESSION: Gary Rowe reported on the TABLED MOTION on holding a hearing regarding the petition for the incorporation of Irondale. A Resolution was passed in 1995 that rejected the incorporation petition. He advised that the issues have not changed since that time. The Board discussed Guy Rudolph's concern that the County's actions in the Compre- hensive Plan have divided the community to a point where incorporation may never be possible. Commissioner Wojt withdrew his tabled motion to hold a hearing on the petition for the incorporation of Irondale. Commissioner Harpole withdrew his second of that motion. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: Why is the County starting over on interim ordinances with a new attorney? There isn't a way for public input into this process; the County is not allowing things to be done under the Comprehensive Plan that other Counties adjacent to us are allowing their citizens to do; the scope of work under the contract with Driscoll and Hunter; the geese don't seem to be returning to the Highway 101 corridor; the County shouldn't forget why growth is being allocated in certain areas which is to protect wetlands and other critical areas; and a compliment to the Board for their work on the commercial areas in the Comprehen- sive Plan. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Harpole moved to approve all of the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 50-98 re: Establishing the Elected Position of District Court Judge in Jefferson County as a Full Time Position; Effective January 1, 1999 HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Building Code Ordinance; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, July 13, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers AGREEMENT re: Amendment to Public Defender Service Agreement; Addressing Conflict of Interest; Terry Mulligan, Clallam-Jefferson Public Defender AGREEMENT re: Temporary Help in the Information Services Department; Jefferson County Public Services; Kyle W. Alm Submittal of Local Actions to be Included in the 1999-2001 Puget Sound Water Quality Work Plan; Puget Sound Water Quality Authority Accept Resignation from Member of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (S.W.A.C.); Jeff Miller Accept Resignation from Member of the Jefferson County Ferry Advisory Committee (F.A.C.); William Matheson Food and Beverage Purchase Request, $100.00 (Maximum); New Employee Orientation, June 25, 1998 at W.S.U. Cooperative Extension; Jefferson County Personnel Committee Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 COUNTY DEPARTMENT BRIEFINGS/BUSINESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Director's Update: Director of Community Services A1 Scalf reported: He will be meeting with DNR on the surfacing mining permit for the Mats Mats Quarry. He will give the Board an update on the current uses at this site in the future. He met with Jim Parker of the PUD last week about a water tower in designated forest lands. This would be a conditional use permit that is exempt from SEPA. Barry Berezowski presented a tentative schedule for items in the Comprehensive Plan adoption process. If this schedule is followed, the adoption may not take place before late October. Information on commercial areas was discussed and if the Madrona Report should be given to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Harpole suggested that there is no reason for the Planning Commission to review the Madrona Report and added that he feels the Board, Planning staff and the C & C Team should meet to review the criteria for information on commercial areas. The Board will meet with the C & C Team and the Planning staff to discuss commercial area information on July 13, 1998 from 1 to 3 p.m. A letter will be sent to ORM, the Port of Port Townsend and the City of Port Townsend asking them to submit suggested Comprehensive Plan amendment language, with findings which will address their concerns. The staff will review all of the citizen comment letters submitted to see if there are any other issues that should be addressed. Discussion re: 1998 Budget Status: A1 Scalf reviewed the Department budget and how it is tracking in 1998. The Administration, Permit Center, Development Review, and Building divisions are tracking on target or below for expenditures. There are several expenditure items that haven't been budgeted, some of which can be made up from areas of the budget where expenditures are running lower than anticipated. More detail will be provided this afternoon in the discussion of the interfund work with Public Works. A grant for $19,000 has been received for critical area review. Most of this work will be done by a consultant. PUBLIC WORKS Review of Request For Proposal (R. F.P.) for Solid Waste Services: Public Works Director Klara Fabry reminded the Board that they agreed last week to make comments on this RFP today. Commissioner Harpole noted that he has reviewed the RFP, as well as, a letter from the Chamber of Commerce and comments from Skookum on the recycling component. In the conversation with Skookum, it was suggested that going out for an RFP on recycling will not provide the information the County is seeking because it would be a comparison of apples and oranges. Skookum advised that Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 they would be willing to join in negotiations with the County if the recycling component is removed from the RFP process. He asked if Public Works feels that better data will be received through this RFP process on the recycling component? Klara Fabry reported that from the beginning of this process the SWAC and staff have tried to obtain as much information as possible on every phase of solid waste operations. The RFP for recycling requires that any entity submitting a proposal, submit it for operations that are exactly the way the site is operated currently, and then they can also submit a proposal for an alternative operation. Commissioner Harpole asked if"as it is now" for recycling means that the recycling is collected and sorted at the present site and put into the recycling stream? Klara Fabry answered that is the intent of the RFP. She suggested that specific wording can be added to the RFP to require this. The discussion turned to the portion of the recycling section of the RFP that would allow the buy out of the grant which requires that disabled people be employed at the recycling center. Klara Fabry noted that the option does exist, but the Board will have to take that into consideration when they review the proposals submitted. Anne Sears pointed out that any buy out would increase the cost of a proposal. Anyone submitting a proposal would have to enter into a contract which specifies exactly what they intend to do and they can not revise their proposal. At that point, Chairman Huntingford noted that in the information submitted by Skookum, they point out that the equipment that they lease from the County is expensive and that they could save money by providing their own equipment. Anne Sears reported that the cost of leasing this equipment only covers depreciation and there is nothing included in the amount for replacement of the equipment. Commissioner Harpole asked if a proposal is received that includes all operations, can the Board then ask that one component be excluded and be awarded to a different provider? Klara Fabry answered that is the intent of the RFP, but she will check with the Prosecuting Attorney to make sure that this can be done. Director's Update: Public Works Director Klara Fabry reported: The construction has started on the replacement of the culvert on the Oil City Road. A DOT grant has been approved and this culvert is being replaced at no cost to the County. A grant has been approved for the culvert replacement for the East Fork of Tarboo Creek. (Construction in 1999) A revenue and expense sheet for 1997 was presented. The general administrative costs for 1997 are higher than 1996, which was lower than this same cost in 1995. The Department's goal continues to be to bring this cost down. The overall Road Fund revenue and expenses were almost equal last year. The average cost to maintain a mile of road in 1997 was approximately $6,000. A landscape plan has been developed for the Larry Scott Memorial Trail project and the seeding will be done tomorrow. Page 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 A Forest Service grant of $55,250 has been received for work on Tasks 1 and 2 of the Tri Area Special Study. Commissioner Harpole suggested that the Board and the C & C Team look at the data being provided from Task 1 and 2, to see if it could possibly be restructured and used in the Board's process for reviewing the commercial areas. There is a leadership training scheduled with Eric Allenbaugh at a total cost $28,000 for 3 full days and 2 follow up days. This training will be paid from the Public Works training budget and 22 managers and team leaders will be attending. The emergency generator is up and running at the jail. The contract for painting the Bayshore Motel in Brinnon will be on the Consent Agenda next week. Discussion re: Old Gardiner Road Options and FEMA Funding: Klara Fabry advised that she has provided information on the project for the Board to review. Commissioner Harpole noted that he advised Reed Gunstone of his concerns about the County being reimbursed for the money that has already been spent on this project if a change is made now. Klara Fabry reported that if the current project was abandoned today, FEMA would provide the County with the amount initially approved for the improvement project. If the County needed additional funding from FEMA for a new project, that would be highly unlikely. She noted that a request was made by Mr. Gunstone that the Old Gardiner Road right-of-way be vacated in exchange for right-of-way across his property. She noted that the RCW doesn't allow vacation of right-of-way to be part of any negotiation process. The currently proposed project can be developed at this point without any further approvals or permits. Chairman Huntingford noted that the main concern now is the maintenance costs on a wooden bridge. The option proposed by Mr. Gunstone does allow for resolution of intersection issues, but it causes problems with the trail crossing Highway 10 lin two locations. Klara Fabry added that the Board may have only heard part of the comments from the residents of the area. They have told her that they are very appreciative of what the County has done on this project. Later in the Day: The Board concurred that this project continue as planned and approved. David Specter, Health and Human Services re: 1998 Budget Projections and Privatiza- tion Update: Health and Human Services Administrator David Specter updated the Board on the privatization of the Alcohol/Drug Program. The contract with Richard Weiss will be on the July 6, 1998 agenda, but he will start providing services July 1, 1998. It appears that Mr. Weiss will be hiring all of the County's Drug and Alcohol Counselors. He then provided a revised budget projection for revenue and expenses of this program. There is approximately $8,000 more in expenses over the previously provided budget projections. David Goldsmith reported that the original deficit was projected at $10,000. The $8,000 figure does not include the severance package costs for the current employees of the program. David Specter will be responsible for program administration for the next six months with anticipation that a Program Coordinator will be hired sometime in 1999. Page 6 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 He reviewed 3 options for support staff for this program: A) V2 time for Alcohol Drug Abuse program support staff for 6 months, then ¼ time for 1999. B) Eliminate Alcohol Drug Abuse program support staff position. C) 35 hours per week (full time) administrative support position for 6 months with reduction to 25 hours per week in 1999 budget. There is also $2,000 in the budget for a consultant to assist with writing a Drug and Alcohol Plan. He asked for direction from the Board on how to handle the deficit and approval for the 35 hour support position (Option C). The Board concurred that the severance package costs be accounted for before the budget deficit is dealt with, and that the support position be brought in at 35 hours per week as requested in Option C. HEARING re: Proposed Ordinance to increase the Excise Tax on the Sale and Charge made for the Furnishing of Lodging that is subject to Tax under Chapter 82. 08 RCI~: Deputy Director of Public Services, David Goldsmith, reported that this ordinance proposes to increase the excise tax from 2% to 4% on charges made for furnishing lodging in Jefferson County. He noted that this increase in tax will be used to provide more regional tourism advertising and for the operations of a Visitor Center. A meeting was held with the generators of the tax about this proposed increase and they expressed concern about how these increased taxes will be used. A Lodging Tax Advisory Board (LTAC) was appointed and they have reviewed the ordinance. They recommend adoption of the ordinance with the Distribution identified in Section 3B which says: · Not more than 50% for the operation and maintenance of organizations operating tourist related facilities and their costs for local promotional activities, including but not limited to Jefferson County Historical Society, Tourism Coordinating Council and Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center. · Not more than 25% for the development of tourism development strategies and/or the acquisi- tion and development of tourism related facilities, including but not limited to the McCurdy Pavilion and Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center. · Not less than 25% for targeted and/or regional tourism promotion. This ordinance has been advertised as required by RCW. A question of whether the City of Port Townsend should be included in the ordinance was raised. The Mayor was sent a letter in early April asking if the City wanted to be included. The legislation allows the County to set the tax rate for the whole County and set aside the tax amount collected for any incorporated City. Other legislation allows the County to exempt any City from the tax. A second letter was sent to the City. A letter was received from City Council Member Ted Shoulberg and the City's LTAC requesting that the City be included in the tax; however, a letter was received at a later date from Mayor McCulloch requesting that the City be removed from the ordinance and questioning the legality of not including the City in the ordinance. Page 7 VOL Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 David Goldsmith reviewed proposed changes to the ordinance: Page 1 & 4 - Effective date the tax will commence has been changed from August 1, 1998 to September 1, 1998. Page3, Section4- The tax will only be levied in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. Commissioner Harpole asked if these changes can be made? David Goldsmith reported that the scope of an ordinance that has been advertised can be reduced, but not increased. Commissioner Harpole asked about the terms for the establishments that can be taxed, as referenced in the "whereas" section of the ordinance? David Goldsmith reported that these terms are used in the RCW. The Chairman then opened the hearing for public testimony. Rick Hurt, Executive Director Of the North Olympic Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau, reported that a "tourist court" is defined in the legislation which identifies the types of businesses that are required to pay this tax. He explained that Sequim, Port Angeles, Forks and Clallam County have all added the additional 2%. He noted that none of these agencies have had any complaints about this additional excise tax (this is not a room tax.) Donna Gastfield, Auditor, asked how this tax is applied? Rick Hurt explained how the tax works in Seattle which is a two tiered rate. This tax is only an addition to the rate for a room rented for less than 30 days. This extra 2% tax is allowed by RCW as a local option. Hearing no further comment for or against the proposed ordinance, Chairman Huntingford closed the hearing. Commissioner Wojt asked if this tax would be charged for rooms at small bed and breakfast establish- ments? David Goldsmith answered that any establishment subject to taxation under RCW 82.08 will charge the tax, and Bed and Breakfast establishments are subject to this tax. Commissioner Harpole stated that he understands the City is going to debate this through their Citizens Advisory Group. It is his understanding that if they want this tax, they would have to ask the County to amend its ordinance to include the City. He asked that David Goldsmith send a letter to the City advising them of the process of implementing the tax in the City when they are ready. Tracy Thompson, Coordinator for the City's LTAC, advised that the City thinks they can do this process for themselves without having to come back to the County. Commissioner Harpole moved to approved ORDINANCE NO. 02-0622-98 with the amendments as recommended by David Goldsmith. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 8 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 Environmental Health Director Larry Fay re: Update on Quilcene Water System and WA-CERTSymposium: Larry Fay reported that the Quilcene Water System project was selected as 1 of 5 WA-CERT projects to go to the symposium in Ellensburg to receive technical advice from various State agencies. There were 6 people from Quilcene that attended this 4 day event. The project proponents are ready to begin work on the project. He reported on some of the technical aspects of this project and the process that will begin with a community meeting in July. Larry Fay concluded his update by noting that this project was chosen to be presented at Ellensburg because it was a top priority by the County in the WA-CERT process and it is important that it remain a high priority in order for the project to continue to apply for, and receive, grant funding in the future. Commissioner Harpole asked that Larry Fay draft a letter for the Board's signature that indicates the County's support of this project. Klara Fabry and A1 Scalf re: Update and Review of Information Presented on Reimbursable Work Between Public Works and Planning for the Comprehensive Plan: Klara Fabry reported that the 15% overhead charge on the consultant expenses ($21,000) for the Tri Area Special Study has been deleted. She noted that there are 6 tasks under phase 2 of the Tri Area Special Study. Phase 1, which determined the scope of the study, was completed last year. Chairman Huntingford asked what the 15% is for? Klara Fabry reported that this 15% includes typing (administrative support,) accounting, and her time on the project. Gary Rowe reported that all of the bills submitted by Public Works have had 15% added to them, so the deletion of this markup on the consultant fee has not been made yet. The discussion turned to what is included in the 15% overhead charge; how that works with the Cost Allocation plan; if such a charge should be assessed for work between County Departments; and if only direct costs should be charged to other County departments. The discussion continued regarding the overhead costs, how much is budgeted for this work, and how much of the costs are now budgeted for and will have to be paid. Gary Rowe suggested that more information be presented by the Public Works Department on exactly how they came up with the 15% figure. There is a projected cost for this work of approximately $190,000 with a budget of $80,000. A determination will have to be made on how the budget shortfall will be handled. Klara Fabry noted that the Public Works Department has monitored the work on these projects closely and she has kept the Board advised of the cost associated with them. They have also been working on the interdepartmental agreement presented previously. Commissioner Harpole noted that there are two reimbursable work agreements in their packet and the estimated cost of the Glen Cove/Tri Area study is more in one than in the other. He asked why the costs went up from one to the other? Klara Fabry reported that the overall costs for Phase 2 were included in the agreement with the higher cost. The 15% markup has not been included on the consultant work in these agreements for 1998. The costs for 1997 include the markup on the consultant work. Page 9 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 Commissioner Harpole asked about the contract employees in the Long Range Planning Department and if it is necessary maintain all of them, especially since there are costs incurred that haven't been budgeted for and will need to be covered. A1 Scalf reported that all of the staff is working to finish the Comprehensive Plan and if the interim controls are developed by Driscoll and Hunter, or internally by staff, will have an impact on whether these positions are still needed. Gary Rowe reported that these contract positions cost approximately $5,000 per month. A1 Scalf added that he will know more about staffing needs in August. Commissioner Wojt noted that the question is how much more work can be done without a change in the budget? A1 Scalf reported that if the spending continues at the current rate, the budget will be about $30,000 short by the end of the year and that doesn't include the work being done by Driscoll and Hunter. Chairman Huntingford suggested that the 15% overhead charge being made by Public Works be deleted on all this work. Commissioner Wojt noted that this is a bookkeeping question that needs to be resolved between the two departments. Chairman Huntingford asked where the 15% goes since the Department will still have the same number of employees if this charge is made or not. Klara Fabry noted that, based on the existing system, she cannot tell the impact to the services of the department if this amount is not paid. She advised that it is a statutory requirement that the County have a policy that any work done for other departments be charged to that department. Commissioner Harpole noted that there are three issues: 1) The Board needs to make a policy decision about the best way to handle overhead. 2) There has not been a reimbursable agreement signed between these two departments. This needs to be worked out. 3) How the budget overruns will be funded. He noted that in a worst case scenario, this work should be stopped until a determination can be made on how to move forward. He wants determine the most cost effective way to come to closure on these items. Chairman Huntingford suggested that A1 Scalf sit down and determine the projected costs for closure, options for funding those costs, and present that information by July 15, 1998. Food and Beverage Request; Health and Human Services Department: Commissioner Harpole moved to deny the Food and Beverage Request submitted by the Health Department for the State Director of Health's visit because this bill is being submitted after the fact; lunch had not been requested originally; and there was no demonstrated emergency. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Veterans Relief Fund Application: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the applica- tion for Veterans Relief Fund as submitted and recommended by the Service Officers' Association in the amount of $175.95. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 10 VOL Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 22, 1998 Discussion of Appointment to Planning Commission: Commissioner Harpole moved to appoint Frank Ohly to an unexpired 4 year term on the Planning Commission representing District #2. (His term will expire March 17, 2002.) Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Letter of Representation re: January I, 1997 through December 31, 1997 Jefferson County Audit; State Auditor: Commissioner Harpole moved to have the Chairman sign a letter of representation to Kitty E. Davey of the State Auditor's Office regarding the audit of the financial statement of Jefferson County for the calendar year 1997. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEETING ADJOURNED SEAL: ATTEST: Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~chard Wojt, Member ' a pol~ ¥oLPagd~4 ~fi.r 1~'~0©a J'sr; June 16, 1998 Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Box 1220 Port Townsend WA 98368 Office of the Mayor CiTY HALL Julie McCulloch MAYOR PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368 (360) 385-3000 Dear Commissioners Huntingford, Harpole and Wojt: The City Council, by majority vote, at its meeting of June 15, 1998, requested me to write you explaining the city's desire, if legally possible, to be geographically excluded from the imposition of the county's additional 2% lodging tax. In addition, they request a legal interpretation from a recognized legal authority, such as the County Prosecuting Attorney, or the State Attorney General's Office, indicating that such a geograhpic exclusion is a legal option available to the county in this case. Sincerely, CC: City Council LTAC Daniel Harpole, District 1 1820 J, tfl n 8t et PO Box 1220 Port Toum en WA 98368 Olen Huntingford, District 2 Richard Wojt, District 3 June 23,1998 Mayor Julie McCulloch City of Port Townsend 540 Water Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 RE: Lodging Tax Ordinance Dear Honorable Mayor: Today, the Board of Commissioners adopted a ordinance increasing the lodging tax rate from 2% to 4%. Per your request, this ordinance created an exemption for all affected business within the incorporated City limits. Prior to the Board's action, the Department of Revenue verified our approach to meeting the City's request. Should the City change its position on the imposition of the tax, the Board of Commissioners will need to amend the ordinance and eliminate the exemption. The Board asked me to convey their willingness to do so upon formal request by you and the City Council. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions. S' , David Goldsmiffi, Deputy Director of Public Services cc: Board of Commissioners Phone (360)385-9100 / 1-800-831-2678 Fax (360)385-9382 jeffboco~co.jefferson.wa.us