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District No. 1 Commissioner:
District No. 2 Commissioner:
District No. 3 Commissioner:
lIE. ART OF
Daniel Harpole, Member
Glen Huntingford, Member
Richard Wojt, Chairman
OL.YMPIC PENINSULA
Clerk of the Board:
Director of Public Services:
Deputy Director of Public Services:
Loma L. Delaney
Gary A. Rowe
David Goldsmith
MINUTES
Week of February 10, 1997
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Wojt in the presence of
Commissioners Glen Huntingford and Daniel Harpole.
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Harpole moved to approve the Minutes of
January 27 and February 3, 1997 as submitted. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion
which carded by a unanimous vote.
Thomas Robinson re: State Department of Natural Resources Report: Thomas
Robinson, DNR, presented the Board with packets of information regarding revenues for 1997
from timber sales on County Forestlands managed by the DNR. He reported that the County's
revenues will be down significantly this year because many sales were logged last year. There
are four sales that were not harvested in 1996. The purchasers will have two to three years to
harvest the timber.
Commissioner Harpole asked about a proposed land swap between the City of Port Townsend
and DNR. Mike Cronin, DNR, explained where the sites that are under consideration for
acquisition by the City are located. Commissioner Harpole voiced his support for these land
trades.
The amount of management fees taken by the DNR; the impact of the additional surcharges to
loggers on the amount of revenue that goes to the County; and the progress of the experimental
forest in the West End were discussed. Mr. Robinson offered to take the Board members on a
forestry tour during the spring or summer.
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Two (2) Requests for Funding: a) To Cover Landfill Expenses; Jefferson
County Better Living Center and b) To Provide Staff for the Summer Enrichment Camp; City
of Port Townsend Recreation Department: Deputy Director of Public Services, David
Goldsmith, reported that two requests for funding were received after the budget was set. The
Jefferson County Better Living Center, sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, has
asked for funding to offset the disposal costs at the landfill. This Center provides goods for the
homeless and indigent through donations from the public. Some of the donated material is
unusable and they are asking for funding to dispose of those materials.
The second request is from the City of Port Townsend for $2,000 to support their recreation
program. Chairman Wojt noted that a good portion of the participants in the County's recreation
programs, live in the City. Neither of these requests have been budgeted from the Community
Services Fund, David Goldsmith noted, and if these requests are approved it will require an
appropriation from the fund reserve. He explained that there are many other organizations who
provide services much like the Better Living Center. Commissioner Huntingford asked if there is
anything in the regional services agreement for recreation? Gary Rowe reported that there is
nothing in the current contract, but it can be negotiated in the next contract.
Commissioner Harpole noted that the first request is for providing basic needs and he would
support some level of funding for that. The second request is much different and he feels the
City should be notified that this can be addressed when the regional services agreement is
renegotiated.
Commissioner Harpole moved to approve $500.00 in funding to offset dumping fees for the
Better Living Center, and that other resources such as the City be asked to pick up the
other half of these costs. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion. David Clevenger
reported that the Better Living Center does not chm'ge for these services. Chairman Wojt asked if
this organization receives any money from UGN? David Clevenger reported that they do not.
An unidentified woman stated that she supports not funding the total cost of these dump fees and
suggested that this group be more selective in accepting donations.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion. The motion carded by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC SER VICES BRIEFING: Deputy Director of Public Services David
Goldsmith reported that a fax was just received from FEMA stating, that the County residents are
eligible for disaster relief on a individual basis.
Gary Rowe, Public Services Director, reported that he recommends that a Comprehensive Plan
team, be put together to finish the Comprehensive Plan and facilitate the public review and f'mal
adoption process. He recommends that Frank Gilford be assigned as the leader for this team, and
that Molly Pearson be assigned to help with the public outreach.
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Chairman Wojt asked if this recommendation was made after consulting the staff that will be
impacted? Gary Rowe reported that it has, except for Molly Pearson who is currently on
vacation. Klara Fabry reported that she has discussed this with Molly Pearson and she is willing
to serve on this team.
Commissioner Harpole asked that clear job descriptions and expectations be developed for all of
the team members, and that the lines of authority to include the Board and the Director of Public
Services. He would also like to have weekly Comprehensive Plan Team meetings. Gary Rowe
noted that if the Board approves this, he planned to have a workshop to talk about roles and
responsibilities and a team meeting to discuss direction.
Commissioner Harpole stated that he was surprised to have a copy of the draft Comprehensive
Plan on his desk last week. He feels the Board should receive the same copy that is distributed to
the public. He doesn't feel the Board members should be able to go to the Planning Department
to make changes before the plan is issued because that would be taking up staff time needed to
get this document ready for publication. Commissioner Harpole reiterated that he is comfortable
with getting a copy when the public does. Chairman Wojt added that as the culture changes the
Board is going to be working as a body and not as separate individuals.
Gary Rowe recommended that the Planning Staff not work on "lots of records" until after the
Comprehensive Plan is issued. Commissioner Huntingford stated that minimum lot size could be
addressed at the hearing on the Interim Growth Strategies Ordinance scheduled for February 18.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following items were discussed: a commen-
dation to Commissioner Harpole regarding his stand about issuance of the Comprehensive Plan;
concerns about the administration and enforcement of the Health Department's policy on the
certification of water utility service; the amount of trash on the State and County roads; and the
need for trash pickup on several roads in the County.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTIONS OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Hunfingford moved to delete items 13, and 17 and to approve and adopt the balance of the items
on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carded by a
unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 15-97 re: Temporary Closure of Traffic on Lords Lake Loop Road,
County Road No. 342309; To Repair Damage to Road Cause by Recent Extreme Weather
Conditions
2. RESOLUTION NO. 16-97 re: Establishment of a County Road; Seton Road (Exten-
sion)
3. RESOLUTION NO. 17-97 re: Establishment of a County Road; Arcadia Drive
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CONSENT AGENDA - Continued:
4. RESOLUTION NO. 18-97 re:
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Intent to Lease County Property; Located South of Elkins
Road Across from the Jefferson County Jail; Fire District Pump Test Facility; Public
Hearing Set for March 3, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-97 re: Reimbursement to Certain County Officials for Use of
Personal Vehicles for County Business; County Commissioners, Director and Deputy
Director of Public Services
AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: 1997 Conflict Counsel and Indigent Defense; John
Raymond, Attorney at Law
AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: 1997 Indigent Defense Services for Superior and District
Courts; Clallam-Jefferson Public Defender, Terry L. Mulligan, Director
AGREEMENTS (2) re: 1997 Hotel/Motel Funding;
A) Tourism Coordinating Council
B) Jefferson County Historical Society
AGREEMENTS (4) re: 1997 Community Service Funding;
A) Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program
B) Clallam-Jefferson Community Action Council
C) Jefferson County Economic Development Council
D) Port Townsend Senior Association
Preliminary Subdivision Approval, Garten Estates, #LPA92-0007; To Divide 14.6 Acres
into 28 Residential Lots; Located North of the Intersection of State Highway 104 and Old
Stark Road, Shine; Robert Garten, Applicant
Final Subdivision Approval, SUB94-0071; To Divide 19 Acres into 4 Residential Lots;
Located West of the Intersection of Coyle Road and Camp Discovery Road, Adjacent to
Dabob Bay on the Toandos Peninsula; Jim Piper Applicant
Boundary Line Adjustment, XMP97-0005; Snow Creek Ranch; Dave Phinizy, Applicant
DELETED Request for Six (6) Month Administrative Extension; Phil Boling Trust Short Plat, #SUB94-0079; To
Divide 40.35 Acres into 2 Residential Lots; Located Between Center Road and Old Tarboo Road, North of
Quilcene; Stan Johnston, Proponent
Authorization for Right-of-Way Acquisition; Larry Scott Memorial Trail Project
#CR1069; Jefferson County Public Works
Application for Group Membership and Authorization for Release of Insurance Data;
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Accept Resignation from a Member of the Jefferson County Housing Authority; Denise
Meador
DELETE Three (3) Advance Travel/Out of State Travel Request; Contraceptive Technology Conference, San
Francisco; Jefferson County Health & Human Services; Wendy White, Penny Lawrence and Kathy Luch
Letter Supporting the Independent Operation of the Office of Marine Safety; Barbara
Herman, Director, Office of Marine Safety
Letter Regarding County Property Adjacent to the Library; Jefferson County Rural
Library
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PLANNING AND PERMIT CENTER BUSINESS
Comprehensive Plan Team: A1 Scalf stated that he and Gary Rowe have been
reviewing the resources for the Comprehensive Plan and the proposal for a Comprehensive Plan
team is not a surprise. Gary Rowe added that the staff assumption is that getting the community
plans integrated into the Comprehensive Plan is a priority in the Comprehensive Plan adoption
process.
Hearing Examiner Recommendation; To Designate Two Parcels as Mineral
Resource Lands; Located Near Intersection of Penny Creek Road and Highway I01,
Quilcene; Gary and Marl Phillips, Petitioners: A1 Scalf reported that this application was
determined incorrectly by staff to be categorically exempt from SEPA. When the Hearing
Examiner reviewed it he made a statement that SEPA would be required on individual surface
mining permits or conditional uses of the site and the recommended approval of the designation
on that basis. A1 Scalf added that he met and discussed this with the applicants and they have
agreed to go through the SEPA process at this time.
Chairman Wojt asked what mitigation there will be of the concerns of the neighbors regarding
noise, etc. A1 Scalf answered that those concerns will be handled through SEPA. Chairman Wojt
asked if the Board is being asked to approve the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner
before or after SEPA is done? A1 Scalf stated that he would like the Board to adopt the findings
and recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and find compliance with the designation
criterion of the Jefferson County Mineral Lands Ordinance (Ordinance No. 09-0525-95) for
designation to mineral resource land, subject to the Hearings Examiner's conditions. All SEPA
conditions shall be incorporated in any final approval of said designation. Final approval of
designation shall be by the Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Harpole stated that his assumption of what this really means, is that no mining
activities will take place on the property until SEPA is completed. A1 Scalf explained that
currently the applicant has an approved operation that's been through the Hearing Examiner on
appeal from a citizen of Quilcene. Though the State laws on surface mining allows them to do
mining activity up to a certain threshold, and since they are currently under that threshold, they
have a legal, existing, mining activity. To expand that activity to a full blown, long term
commercially significant mining operation on over 10 acres would not be allowable until the
SEPA review is completed.
Commissioner Harpole reiterated that the mining activity is confined to the three acres that is
currently allowed? A1 Scalf indicated that is correct.
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Commissioner Huntingford moved to adopt the findings and recommendation of the Hearing
Examiner. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Planning Commission Membership and Number of Members: A1 Scalf reported
that there are 21 applicants for the Planning Commission. Commissioner Harpole noted that
there are only two applicants from District 1, seven from District 2, and 12 from District 3.
Commissioner Harpole noted that he would like to see a nine member Planning Commission
which would allow three members from each Commissioner district. He feels that if there are
less than nine members, there may be problems with having the quorum be a small number.
Chairman Wojt noted that he would like to see two members from each district and three
members at large. Commissioner Huntingford stated that he would support three members from
each district making representation equal from each district.
Commissioner Huntingford moved to have three representative from each District for a
total of nine members. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion. Chairman Wojt asked
what can be done about having only two applicants for district one? Commissioner Harpole
suggested that the interviews of current applicants be set up and that the advertisement be left
open for another week. Chairman Wojt stated that he feels that the advertisement should be left
open for District 1 only. Commissioner Harpole agreed, and the Board concurred, that the
advertisement be left open for two weeks for District 1.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion. Commissioner Harpole and Commissioner
Huntingford voted for the motion. Chairman Wojt voted against the motion. The motion carded.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR BRIEFING: Public Works Director Klara Fabry
reported that follow-up discussions have been held with Prosecuting Attorney regarding the
Arcadia West easement. The Prosecutor found that the County has no obligation in this matter
and that it is a private matter between the property owners.
Public Works Department staff will be meeting with Grays Harbor County tomorrow to discuss
the Clearwater drop box sites.
Chairman Wojt asked if the authorization to spend grant funds came through on the Trail
project? Klara Fabry reported that it did come through.
Klara Fabry reported that the emergency road projects will be 100% funded with FEMA and
State funding.
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BID OPENING: One (1) New Transfer Station Stationary Compactor: Public
Works Operations Manager, Earl Wells, opened and read the bids received for a new transfer
station stationary compactor as follows:
BIDDERS
Crane Equipment, Eugene Oregon Bid does not include sales tax.
North American Crane Co, Milton, WA Bid includes sales tax
Capital Industrial Supply, Tumwater WA. Bid includes sales tax
BID AMOUNT
$84,800.00
$86,216.40
$50,176.80
Commissioner Huntingford moved to have the Public Works Department check the bids for
accuracy and make a recommendation for the bid award that is to the best advantage of the
County. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carded by a unanimous vote.
Discussion re: Scheduling a Commissioner's Issue Retreat: Commissioner
Harpole stated that he would like to have the Board meet to discuss issues. He feels this could
be done in a half day meeting with Gary Rowe or David Goldsmith acting as facilitator. He
doesn't intend that any action would be taken, but that the Board members just have a discussion
of areas of interest to them. After discussion of the purpose of the Public Services Management
Team meeting with the Board, scheduled on Tuesday, the Board concurred that a decision be
made after that meeting.
Todd Jacobs, NOAA re: Marine Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Update: Todd Jacobs came before the Board to update them on the Olympic Coast National
Marine Sanctuary. He reported that the Sanctuary Advisory Council has worked well together
and they will be reviewing their accomplishments at their next meeting. There is a statutory
limit of 15 members on the Advisory Council and they may petition the National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to increase that number. There are alternates for each
of the members and their participation in discussions is encouraged.
There are two marine mammologists on the Sanctuary staff, and they have been attempting to
rebuild the Marine Mammal Stranding Network, which is a central point for contact, getting the
information out and providing resources to handle problems with marine mammals. The
Sanctuary Office staff has been handling the calls regarding stranded marine mammals. This was
brought up at the last Advisory Council meeting, and the staff has been working with Commis-
sioner Kitchel from Clallam County to address the issues. A meeting was held with Clallam
County staff to discuss where to direct these phone calls. In subsequent meetings on the subject,
the Clallam County Animal Services was identified as a possible place for taking the telephone
calls. There is no dedicated budget for the network and no funds for rehabilitation of marine
mammals that are injured or sick. The stranding network is composed of trained volunteers and
the Marine Sanctuary office can provide training for them.
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A bill has been proposed to have the Coast Guard develop guidelines for a private "Tug of
Opportunity" system in the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. The marine transportation
industry was actually developing a system at the same time. All tugs will have a transponder on
them which will be tracked by the Marine Industry's tracking system in Seattle. If there is an oil
spill in the Straits or Puget Sound the tugs in the area can be contacted to respond with re-
sources. The Sanctuary's response to this bill is that the system is basically a communication
system. The real need is for a more comprehensive risk study of shipping in the Straits and
Puget Sound.
David Specter, Health and Human Services Director re: Adoption of Develop-
mentalDisability Comprehensive 1997-1999 Plan: Health and Human Services Director David
Specter introduced Anna McEnery, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator and members of the
Advisory Board. Jean Koester, Vice President of the Advisory Board, reported that the mission
of the Advisory Board is:
"The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board and staff is to
assure that citizens with developmental disabilities in Jefferson County have the
choice, opportunity and support to achieve full, active, and productive participa-
tion in community life. The primary responsibilities of the Advisory Board and
staff are to provide advocacy and leadership in the development and implementa-
tion of locally relevant policies, plans and services to achieve this."
She reported that there have been public meetings, reviews, and comments on this report. The
emerging trends include the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and meeting the needs
of the child or dependent adult with disabilities by focusing support services directly on the
family unit; and participation in the community has brought success to supported employment
services.
A number of goals have been identified in the following areas and some of them are:
Communi .ty Information Activities
· Provide broader opportunities for community input and involvement. Skookum has been
involved with this goal.
· Monthly meeting with all providers.
· Educate the public about supported employment.
Employment Goals;
· Support employment providers to target public and private sector employment oppommi-
ties in the County, City, and local state agencies in Jefferson County. Skookum's goal is
to have 19 people employed in the community.
Community Access Goals:
· Community Access will expand their service hours with the goal of pre-vocational
services in mind while developing six volunteer positions.
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Children's Services Goals:
· Expand budget allocations for prevention, detection, and early intervention strategies for
children birth to three years old and their families who are "at risk."
System Reform;
· Carry through with the Family Support Expansion Grant in Jefferson County that
supports community resource development and education, families helping families,
provider support, and development.
The budget allocation is fully funded by local taxes and by the State. Commissioner Harpole
suggested that a copy of this plan and a presentation of it be made available to the City Council.
Commissioner Huntingford moved to adopt the Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities
Comprehensive Plan 1997-99 and that the Plan be forwarded to the State Department of Social
and Health Services. Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carded by a unani-
mous vote.
Discussion of lrondale Incorporation Advisory Vote: Gary Rowe reported that
the staff is here to provide support or answer questions regarding the request made to the Board
about an advisory vote on the proposed incorporation of Irondale.
Commissioner Harpole asked what exactly would be voted on if an advisory vote were taken?
Linda Driver stated that the petition found sufficient by the Auditor identifies the boundary.
Commissioner Harpole asked if the County UGA boundary is different than the boundary in the
petition? Gary Rowe reported that it is. Maps were then provided of the petition boundary, the
proposed UGA boundary and the City's water service area boundary.
Guy Rudolph stated that there are problems with the water service area, and the rural center
concept in the draft Comprehensive Plan. He stated that he feels the UGA feasibility study
should come before anything is done on incorporation.
Gary Rowe explained that there are issues in the area and a feasibility study will have to look at
the whole Tri Area. The study will be done for what area should be a UGA, not just the area
within a specific boundary. Until the study is done, the boundary can't be determined. The draft
Comprehensive Plan does not include a UGA for the Tri Area. Linda Driver asked how a small
town can keep its rural character if it is designated as a UGA? Gary Rowe answered that the
intent of the Growth Management Act is to preserve rural areas and conserve forestland, mineral
and agricultural land by concentrating growth in Urban Growth Areas. The discussion then
turned to the City of Port Townsend's UGA and how it included an element to preserve the rural
character of the town.
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Guy Rudolph asked what is being done in their community, what can they do, and when will
what the community wants be determined? He asked if the water service area map will be
included in the Comprehensive Plan? A1 Scalfreported that it will go into the water chapter.
Gary Rowe added that the County hasn't agreed with everything the City's proposing in the
water master plan. Linda Driver explained that the two questions they would like answered
today are: 1) Will it be possible to hold an advisory vote, and 2) Can water issues be put on hold
until a conclusion is determined by the community?
Chairman Wojt noted that Commissioner Harpole's question wasn't answered. Gary Rowe
explained that there are a full range of advisory votes that could be taken depending on what is
to be accomplished. The discussion turned to the original incorporation petition and why it
couldn't be voted on? Gary Rowe reported that the original UGA was found invalid by the
Hearings Board primarily because the studies hadn't been done to justify the designation.
Mark Huth, Attorney representing ICAN, stated that the petition has been found sufficient for
the incorporation process to proceed with the next step which is a public heating by the Board. If
the Board held a public hearing, it would develop a record that supports whether or not a UGA
should exist. He doesn't feel an advisory vote can be held until the boundahes are determined.
Having a hearing would be gathering information, and then the Board could act on the
incorporation and the growth management processes. If the hearing shows that people are in
favor of incorporation then the Board could wait until they have the information required under
the growth management process to approve it.
Commissioner Harpole stated that if the Board decides to hold this heating for the purpose of an
advisory vote on incorporation, they wouldn't be subject to the same legal constraints of an
incorporation vote. He added that he is concerned about the advisory vote because the boundary
may be different than the boundary for a potential UGA, which could be leading the public down
a path that the County may not be able to legally follow.
Dave Clevenger stated that he feels there needs to be extensive documentation given to the
public on the consequence of staying a UGA or an incorporated city. There are real conse-
quences to being designated a rural area, especially as far as commercial growth, businesses in
the Tri Area and housing. Clear documentation needs to be provided to the public before any
kind of advisory vote is taken. If a small area is proposed for incorporation, how will that impact
the areas bordering that boundary. Will people in the bordering areas be allowed to participate in
the advisory vote?
Commissioner Huntingford asked if a meeting was held on the petition when it was received?
Gary Rowe reported that a public information meeting was held when the petition was accepted
by the County. There are two meetings, one when the petition is accepted and then when the
petition is created and signatures are obtained, another hearing is required. That second hearing
was not held. The Prosecuting Attorney's advise at the time was that holding that second hearing
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would be a useless process because the Board would not be able to allow the petition to go
forward anyway.
A1 Boucher stated that the term advisory vote has multiple meanings. There is nothing to prevent
the advocates of incorporation from seeking an advisory vote on their own. They have nothing
for the voter to vote on, except the issue of local governing. There is nothing on record to
demonstrate to the voter that this makes sense. This is an expensive proposition. Until there is a
cost benefit analysis there is no basis for an intelligent decision.
Gary Rowe questioned if an advisory vote is on a particular boundary would mean that the
people are or are not in favor of a UGA? Are they in favor or not if favor of city government?
What would the vote give the County as far as direction for proceeding with doing the work
necessary to designate an Urban Growth Area?
Chairman Wojt stated that if the Board holds a public hearing that will establish a record on
which the Board can base a decision. Gary Rowe pointed out that the incorporation regulations
put the incorporation process in the hands of the citizens. It doesn't allow the Board of County
Commissioners to undermine that process. The public hearing is for the Board to determine
whether or not the boundary of the proposed incorporation should be adjusted to fit the urban
growth area that is already designated. It is not for the Board to approve the merits of the
incorporation.
Mark Huth read from the statute which says "the Board is authorized to decrease or increase the
size proposed in the petition under the same restrictions that a Boundary Review Board may
modify the proposed boundaries." The Commissioners are not considering the merits of the
petition. RCW 36.93.150 says that unless the area is designated as a UGA, it can't be included in
the incorporation petition. He feels the Board can hold the hearing and not make a decision on
the petition until the characterization study is completed. This could be an information gathering
process.
After questions from Guy Rudolph regarding why the process was not completed on the petition
submitted and found to be sufficient by the Auditor, Gm~7 Rowe reiterated that the process is a
citizen process until it is submitted to the Board of Commissioners. The citizen process went
forward. Discussion then turned to the services needed in the Tri Area. Commissioner
Huntingford noted that the County needs to do the study of the Tri Area to have the information
necessary to handle the problems in the area. He noted that if the area is ever going to incorpo-
rate, it will have to be a UGA and it would just foul up the process if the groundwork that is
already in place isn't followed.
Commissioner Huntingford noted that if ICAN wants to reach the goal of a vote on the
incorporation petition they should cooperate with the County on getting the necessary informa-
tion prepared. He noted that he has said all along that if UGA's are to be designated, then the
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County should redirect resources into those areas to help pay for doing that. The public as a
whole should be benefiting. The discussion continued regarding the difference between a County
designated UGA, an incorporated city and a rural center as well as the nature of the Th Area
now, how it may change in the future under each of these designations, and what the citizens
want in that area.
Commissioner Harpole stated one thing he's heard consistently in these meetings is the desire of
this group in the Tri Area to get on with it, let's move forward. The County-wide Planning
Policies stated that the County will work toward the Tri Area eventually being designated a
UGA. There is a considerable amount of fear in the Tri Area community about what a UGA
means. People think that a UGA will require sewers (which isn't the case) and that there has to
be the same density throughout the UGA. This isn't the case. A UGA can have a variety of
different land use classifications (commercial zones, manufacturing zones, multi-family zones,
single family residence zones, etc.) The Th Area looks like a developing UGA. He doesn't see
how the County can do anything but give a high priority to the work that needs to be done to
designate this area as a UGA. The best way to get this work done is to get the draft Comprehen-
sive Plan out and then inunediately contract with a consulting firm to work with ICAN to look at
the UGA designation.
Commissioner Hunfingford stated that he agrees basically with Commissioner Harpole, and feels
that the work should be done to put the information together for the UGA designation. Chairman
Wojt clarified that the Board is directing that the work be done to get the Comprehensive Plan
draft out on the 25th and then the work for the UGA designation can be started.
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