HomeMy WebLinkAboutM120798JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
District No. I Commissioner: Daniel Harpole, Member
District No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Huntinl/~ford~ 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 December 7, 1998
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glen Huntingford. Commissioners Daniel
Harpole and Richard Wojt were both present.
Application for Assistance from the Veterans Relief Fund: Commissioner Wojt moved
to approve the application for assistance from the Veterans Relief Fund in the amount of $300.00 as
recommended by the Service Officers Association. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC SERVICES BRIEFING SESSION: The following items were reviewed:
Associate Planner Harriet Beale updated the Board on recent meetings on WKIA 16 and 17.
Director of Public Services Gary Rowe reported that the Salmon Team is working on a fiscal
impact note that has been requested by the State for the Salmon Plan.
The State DNR is requesting that Jefferson County be co-lead on the SEPA process for the Mats
Mats Quarry application. A representative will attend the Board's meeting next week to discuss
this further.
Carol Shiffman of Centrum made a presentation at the last EDC meeting regarding the positive
impact the arts have on the economy.
The final 1999 budget hearings are scheduled for the balance of this week.
Commissioner Harpole asked that Gary Rowe arrange for an update on the Y2K issues in 2
weeks. Chairman Huntingford asked for an inventory list of equipment that may be affected
and a progress report on the evaluation of the equipment. The Board agreed that the County take
a lead role in notifying the public on how to be prepared.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: A comment on
the December 15 meeting on the Tri Area Incorporation; a comment against the proposed Noise Overlay
Ordinance for the Airport (see microfilmed letter from Michael Felber) and the hearing notice on the
agenda; another comment that the Board postpone setting the hearing on the proposed Noise Overlay
Ordinance (see microfilm letter from John Ratchford); another man spoke against the Board holding the
public hearing on the proposed Noise Overlay Ordinance stating that it is vague and he feels that no
more restrictions should be placed on properties in the County; another man stated he is concerned
about the proposed Noise Overlay Ordinance and the impact it will have; the regulations in the draft
ordinance on the Master Planned Resort at Port Ludlow are not consistent with the 1993 ElS; and a
comment about the regulations for the MPR at Port Ludlow. (See microfilmed letter from ORM.)
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wojt
move to delete Items 1, 2, and 4 and to approve the balance of the items as submitted. Commissioner
Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. DELETE RESOLUTION re: Adopting the Cost Allocation Plan for Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999
2. DELETE Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit re: For Sale of County Property; Carl Schaber
3. AGREEMENT re: To Manage and Fund Replacement of County Road Culverts that are Fish
Passage Barriers; Jefferson County Public Works; Port Gamble S'Klallam and Hoh Tribes
4. DELETE AGREEMENT, Supplement #2 re: Changes to Scope of Work and Time for Completion; Jefferson
County Public Works; Merritt + Pardini
5. Request for Extension of Preliminary Plat Approval, LPA92-0011; Springwood Long
Subdivision; To Divide 16.2 Acres into 68 Lots Located in South Bay, Port Ludlow; Olympic
Resource Management, Applicant
6. Support Letter For Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority Board RD Technical
Assistance Application; Mary McBride, USDA Rural Development
7. Request for Funding to Continue Senior Meals Program in Brinnon and Quilcene in the Amount
of $4,200.00 for Remainder of 1998; Community Action Council
COUNTY DEPARTMENT BRIEFINGS/BUSINESS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Director's Update: Director of Community Development A1 Scalf reported:
He will make a presentation on permit issues at the Brinnon Booster Club tonight.
There has been a request for reconsideration on the asphalt batch plant application, and an appeal
of the Hearing Examiner's decision was also filed.
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Harriet Beale reported that the proposal from the citizens at Lake Leland is being reviewed by a
sub-committee of the Planning Commission. The requested land use restrictions could be done
as special protections for this area that would require a public process. The Health Department
has been approached about conducting a sanitary survey. Chairman Huntingford asked for a
comparison between the proposal and current regulations. Commissioner Harpole noted that the
original request was for A1 Scalfto review the proposal and make a recommendation to the
Board on how to proceed. He asked that the Planning Department review the information and
come back to the Board next week with a recommendation.
Associate Planner Barry Berezowski explained that a settlement conference with a member of
the Central Growth Management Hearings Board and the 3 proponents regarding the challenges
to the Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for tomorrow morning. He asked that a Commissioner
be available at that time, if possible.
HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Change to the Ordinance for the Port Ludlow
Master Planned Resort; Proposed for December 21, 1998 at 3:00 p. n~ : Associate Planner Barry
Berezowski stated that there are both major and minor changes to the document. Commissioner
Harpole asked if these revisions have had legal review? He added that the Ordinance, approved on
November 9, is still current', therefore, there is no deadline problem. He asked if the November 9~
Ordinance was reviewed by the Prosecuting Attorney? Barry Berezowski stated that a formal request
was made; but he didn't think a response was received. Chairman Huntingford explained that the Board
asked Deputy Director of Public Services, David Goldsmith to make a formal request for legal review
of the documents to the Prosecuting Attorney today. If expeditious legal review by the Prosecutor's
Office is not possible, the Board suggested that the Attorney dealing with other Comprehensive Plan
issues be asked to do the review.
There was a brief discussion about the process for reviewing proposed development projects in Port
Ludlow: 1) as proposed by staff, the project would go through the Planning Commission with a
recommendation to the Board; 2) as proposed by ORM, the project would go to the Hearing Examiner
with a recommendation to the Board.
Commissioner Harpole directed that legal review of the Ordinance approved November 9, 1998 be
done. He noted that the hearing notice cannot be published today if the Prosecuting Attorney is not
available today to do a legal review. The Board agreed to wait until legal review of the Ordinance and
the proposed amendments is done. Chairman Huntingford stated that the Board made a commitment to
complete this before the end of the year, but without advice from the Prosecutor's Office, they will have
to postpone taking action. Commissioner Harpole directed that legal review be done this week and a
workshop be scheduled next week to review the legal opinion before publishing the hearing notice. A1
Scalf stated that he would draft a letter to the Prosecuting Attorney asking for legal review of the
November 9, 1998 Ordinance and the proposed amendments; and if this is not possible, that the Board is
requesting permission to get outside legal counsel to do the review.
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HEARING NOTICE re: Noise Overlay Ordinance for Jefferson County Airport;
Proposed for Monday, December21, 1998 at2:3Op, m,: Commissioner Harpole stated that this is a
legislative issue that requires thorough review by the Planning Commission. Associate Planner Barry
Berezowski reported that the draft ordinance has not passed final review by the Planning Commission;
and continued discussion is scheduled at their December 16 meeting. The proposed ordinance has had
legal review.
Commissioner Harpole moved to delay setting the hearing for the Noise Overlay Ordinance for the
Jefferson County Airport until after the Board receives the recommendation from the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion for discussion. There was a discussion about
the Planning Commission's awarness of the concerns raised by residents in the area and if they will be
able to respond to those questions. Associate Planner Blake Lieberman gave an overview of the
Planning Commission process to this point. The Chairman called for the vote. Commissioners Harpole
and Wojt voted for the motion. Chairman Huntingford abstained from the vote, noting that the Board
entered into an agreement with the Port of Port Townsend that requires that the Board take action on
this ordinance within 120 days, and delaying the hearing could appear that they are reneging on the
agreement. The motion carried.
Discussion re: Olympic Resource Management's Request for Recusal of Planning
Commission in Port Ludlow Related Matters: A1 Scalf recommended that the Board reschedule this
item for next week. Chairman Huntingford stated that several people in the audience have been waiting
for this item. Commissioner Harpole stated that he has not read the record but it may be that the Board
needs to remind the Planning Commission about using professional conduct in dealing with legislative
issues. He added that if certain Planning Commission Members don't feel that they can be objective
regarding ORM, perhaps they should step down from ORM issues.
Phil Andrus, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that the Planning Commission would be
willing to respond to ORM's specific allegations. They do not feel that a bias exists.
Commissioner Harpole moved to direct staff to draft a letter for the Board to sign, including copies of
minutes relative to Port Ludlow over the past year, and to have the Planning Commission review their
conduct at the MPR hearing and the history with this issue, and to respond to the Board in writing
regarding the items listed in ORM's letters of complaint. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion.
Commissioner Harpole and Chairman Huntingford voted for the motion. Commissioner Wojt abstained
from voting. The motion carried.
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Hearing Examiner's Findings, Conclusions, and Decision re: Two (2) Petitions
(ZON97-O013 and ZON9 7-0014) to Remove Parcels from the Designation of Commercial Forest and
Inholding Forest; Citifor Inc. and J. Frank Schmidt & Son, Petitioners: Al Scalf reported that the
Hearing Examiner has reviewed these two petitions and recommends that removal from the Commercial
and Inholding Forest designations be denied.
Commissioner Wojt moved to concur with the Hearing Examiner's findings, conclusions and
recommendation to deny the petition to remove parcels #502204001 and #502212001 and #502203001
(ZON97-0014) from forest designations, as petitioned by J. Frank Schmidt & Son. Commissioner
Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Wojt moved to concur with the Hearing Examiner's findings, conclusions and
recommendation to deny the petition submitted by Citifor, Inc. on parcels #90 l 153003 and 901153001
(ZON97-0013). Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC WORKS
Director's Update: Public Works Director Klara Fabry reported on the following:
She was involved in a traffic accident last week with the County car. She asked that the Board
allow Lou Haft to serve as the Safety Manager in her place in this instance to do the required
accident review. Chairman Huntingford asked how much this would cost? Klara Fabry advised
that she will contact him and ask for an estimate. Commissioner Harpole asked that a proposal
be brought forward for this request and that it is reviewed by the Risk Manager.
The salary survey for Public Works Departments that Klara Fabry provided to the Board reflects
1997 wage levels.
The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan will have to be modified, due to a new
law, to address "facilities of statewide significance."
The Egg and I Road was closed last Saturday for a few hours because a power line was down.
There will be a Task Force Meeting on December 11, 1998 for the Tri Area/Glen Cove Special
Study.
HEARING re: Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. 02-0622-98 to Authorize the
Collection of Excise Tax: Commissioner Wojt opened the public hearing, in the temporary absence of
Chairman Huntingford, on the proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 02-0622-98 to authorize
the collection of an additional 2% tax on lodging within the City limits of Port Townsend.
Hearing no comments for or against this proposed ordinance, Commissioner Wojt closed the public
hearing.
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Commissioner Harpole moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 09-1207-98 amending Ordinance No. 02-
0622-98, the Excise Tax on the sale and charge made for the furnishing of lodging that is subject to tax
under Chapter 82.08 RCW authorizing the collection of said tax within the City of Port Townsend
(Effective 1/1/99) as presented. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried.
HEARING re: Intent to Rename County Roa& Garten Road: Heather Calkins, Public
Works, reported that the Public Works Department gave the petitioner a form with an incorrect title
(Road Name Form), but the proper procedures have been followed and the notifications to property
owners indicated the correct procedure.
The Chairman opened the hearing for public comment. Hearing no comments for or against the
proposed road name change, Commissioner Harpole moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 100-98
changing the name of Old Stark Road to Garten Road. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
the meeting at
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
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4:30 p.m.
The Board then conducted the 1999 BUDGET HEARINGS the rest of the day, recessing
the conclusion of the scheduled hearings.
Sheriff
District Court
Commissioners (Veterans Relief; Operating Transfers; Non-Departmental; Board of
Equalization; Civil Service Commission)
Information Services
Jefferson County Fair
The rest of the week they recessed at the conclusion of the scheduled business each day, and
reconvened with all three Board members present. On Tuesday December 8, 1998 they met with the
following departments: Treasurer (Treasurer's O & M); Assessor (IDMS); Auditor (Auditor's O & M;
Elections); Health & Human Services (Substance Abuse; Developmental Disabilities); Animal Services;
Prosecuting Attorney (Coroner; Crime Victims Services; Jefferson County Drug Fund).
On Wednesday, December 9, 1998, they reviewed the following budgets: Public Works
(Construction and Renovation and Capital Improvement; Brinnon; and Quilcene; Flood Control;
County Roads - Construction & Administration; Public Works (Co. Roads Maintenance; Solid Waste
Equipment Rental); Public Works (Facilities Management; Bayshore Motel;Co. Parks Improvement
Parks & Recreation; H.J. Carroll Park); Cooperative Extension ( Weed Control Board).
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On Thursday, December 10, 1998, the Board reviewed the following budgets; Clerk (Superior
Court; Law Library); Juvenile & Family Court Services (Juvenile Detention); Community Services
(Hotel/Motel); Community Development (Administration; Permit Coordination; Development/Review;
Building Division; Long Range Planning; Planning Commission.)
MEETING ADJOURNED
SEAL:
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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