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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM010296 MINUTES WEEK OF JANUARY 2, 1996 Reor¡:anization of the Board: Commissioner Hinton moved to appoint Commissioner Wojt Chairman for 1996. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Huntingford submitted a draft resolution for the Board's consideration regarding the Special Emphasis Area on DNR managed timberlands in the West End of the County as well as the Habitat Conservation Plans being recommended by the State Commissioner of Public Lands. He has asked for more information regarding the number of acres available for timber harvest, and how many acres would be taken from that amount if the Special Emphasis Area and the Habitat Conservation Plans are established? He feels the DNR either does not have that information or is not willing to make it available. DNR isn't doing a good job if they expect the Counties to enter into a Habitat Conservation Plan or agree with the Special Emphasis Area without knowing that information. These proposed areas could put all timber harvest in the West End of Jefferson County off limits. The federal government does not have a rule that must be followed under Clinton's Option 9 Plan and whatever the State comes up with as a plan will be adopted as a federal rule. The DNR's Advisory Committee for Special Emphasis Areas recommended that no such area be established for the Olympic Peninsula. Chairman Wojt asked if Clallam County has passed a resolution like this? Commissioner Huntingford stated that he isn't sure, but he has discussed this issue with the schools in the County because their construction funds will be impacted if timber harvest isn't allowed. Chairman Wojt asked if Commissioner Huntingford would be willing to write a letter instead of passing a resolution? Commissioner Huntingford stated that the timber counties wrote a letter regarding this and there hasn't been a response. Commissioner Hinton agreed that he feels these questions should be put in letter because a resolution won't necessarily prompt a response. Commissioner Huntingford will work on drafting a letter. PUBLIC SERVICES BRIEFING: Public Services Director Gary Rowe asked that the Board meet with him at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 3, 1995 to finalize some Page I VOl.. 22 rAG' 01 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 2, 1996 items for the 1996 budget. He reported that the Board will be meeting with the Law and Justice Council tomorrow at noon to discuss the budget impacts. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following items were discussed: The Declaratory Judgment issued on the Pope Resources plat and how that will be applied to other plats; a suggestion was made that the Board ask the people who submitted project applications under ordinances that were declared invalid, to withdraw their applications; a request was made that the County do work to protect the County road along the Duckabush River; what can be done to replace a trailer if flooding occurs along the Duckabush River; Public Works Senior Engineer Bob Nesbitt explained the proposed road project listed on the Consent Agenda; the Board asked what it takes to form a Flood Advisory Board for the Duckabush area; Bob Nesbitt reported that a Flood Zone would have to be established and then an Advisory Board would be appointed; and Public Works Director Klara Fabry advised that the County's proposal is to provide bank stabilization to protect the County Road. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CON ENT AGENDA: Commis- sioner Hinton moved to delete item 3 and to adopt and approve the balance of the consent agenda as submitted. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 1-96 re: Creating a County Project Designated as XO1249; Repair Storm Damage to Kelly Road and Fix Dike on Duckabush River to Protect Kelly Road from Further Damage RESOLUTION NO. 2-96 re: Hearing Notice; Proposed Budget Appropriations/Extensions Various County Departments; Set for January 16, 1996 at 11:45 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Chambers DELETE RESOLUTION re: Vacation of a Portion of a Platted Alley in the Plat of Irondale No.6; Located Approximately 5 Miles Southerly of the City Limits of Port Townsend; Applicant W.E. Seton CONTRACT re: Professional Services for Indigent Defense for 1996, Superior Court Felony, District Court Misdemeanant and Juvenile/Family Offender and Civil Cases; Clallam-Jefferson Public Defender CONTRACTS (3) re: Emergency Road Repair/Bank Stabilization Services Through The Jefferson County Public Works Department for: ./ Equipment to Deliver Materials; Satcor, Inc. ./ Equipment to Deliver Materials; L.J. Enterprises ./ Equipment to Deliver Materials; Environmental Construction Services, Inc. CONTRACT re: 1996 Consolidated Contract; Federal and State Funding for Public Health Services for Health and Human Services Department; State Department of Health Request for Reimbursement from the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, Community Development Block Grant Contract #1-93-742- 047; Clallam Jefferson Community Action Council Transfer of Jefferson County Planning Department Marsh McBirney Flowmeter and Water Analyzer/Turbidimeter to Jefferson County Conservation District Notice of Public Hearing re: Emergency Moratorium Ordinance No. 19-1121-95 Set for January 16, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers Approve Application for Assistance from the Veteran's Relief Fund; VFW 4607 for $300.00 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Page 2 VOL 22 rAr;~ 02 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 2, 1996 The Board met in Executive Session from 10:35 to 10:45 a.m. with Public Works Director Klara Fabry regarding a personnel matter. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HEARING r : In ent to h n e Name of Priv t Road. Harmon Lane to Haada Laas Road: Public Works Administrative Secretary Kari Norton reported that this private road was originally named Haada Laas Road after a petition was submitted, verified and approved. That name was changed after a question was raised about a signature on the original petition and a determination was made that the questioned signature could not be considered. Because the authorized property owner had agreed to the second name choice (Harmony Lane) the road name was changed on October 2, 1995. The property owners were advised of the name change and then another property owner petitioned to change the road name back to Haada Laas Road. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Jeff Avery. 511 Middlepoint Road, stated that the property owners agreed that the name should be Haada Laas Road and then all the controversy came up about the ownership of some of the property and that is why the hearing is being requested again. Gayle Moore, 507 Middlepoint Road, stated that a new petition was filled out and a majority of the property owners have signed it and agree to the name Haada Laas. The only person opposed to the name Haada Laas is Andy Meyer, who isn't present today. The Chairman asked that the people present identify themselves. The following people were present: Jeff Avery, 511 Middle Point Road; Gayle Moore, 507 Middlepoint Road; Chris Marrs, 509 Middlepoint Road, and Nancy Grant, 75 Haada Laas Road. Nancy Grant advised that they just moved to their house which they have been building for the last year. Commissioner Hinton asked if these four property owners represent the majority of the property owners along this road? Nancy Grant and Jeff Avery answered that they represent a majority of the seven property owners in the area. Commissioner Hinton asked what the name Haada Laas means? Gayle Moore explained that it is a Haida Indian name that means "good people." She found a Haida Indian tribe from the Forks area and was granted permission to use the name. Commissioner Hinton moved to change the name of the private road formerly named Harmony Lane to Haada Laas Road. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Warren Steurer, Facilities Mana¡:er re: Discussion of Bayshore Motel Lease: Facilities Manager Warren Steurer updated the Board on the status of the proposed lease of the Bayshore Motel. He reported that the County has not received a bona fide proposal for this lease as a result of the "Request for Proposals." He advised that the people running the motel on a temporary basis are willing to extend their agreement. He recom- mended that this request be re-advertised in April or May to a wider area. Page 3 VOL 22 rM,; O~ Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 2, 1996 Review and Possible Adoption of ORDINANCE Amendin¡: Ordinance No. ~S-92, Jefferson County Road Vacation Ordinance: Chairman Wojt asked how statutory vacations will be handled if this ordinance amendment is passed? Public Works Director Klara Fabry reported that as a result of this ordinance being passed, all proposed road vacations will go through the public hearing process. She explained that the Commis- sioners determine the amount of compensation a property owner must pay for a road vacation. If a property owner can prove that the property had not been opened as a road for a certain number of years, then the Board can use that as a basis for a determination on the amount of compensation they will require. Prosecuting Attorney David Skeen reported that he initially objected to this ordinance amendment because it deleted language regarding the County Engineer's report to the Board regarding statutory vacations. That wording is in the ordinance and he has no objection to the ordinance amendment. Commissioner Huntingford moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1-0102-96 amending the Jefferson County Road Vacation Ordinance No. 06-0615-92. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at the end of the scheduled business on Tuesday, and reconvened on Wednesday afternoon. All three Board members were present. Non-Represented, FLSA Exempt, Employee Compensation Schedule: David Goldsmith, Deputy Director of Public Services explained the process that the County has used to develop a compensation schedule for non-represented, FLSA exempt employees as the Board requested last October. When the 1996 budget was finally adopted a couple of weeks ago the Board chose not to fund the implementation of this system until 1997 except for three (3) positions which were identified as being under market. Discussion ensued with the non-represented employees present regarding this system, how it would be implemented, why the Board chose not to implement it in 1996, and the impact this decision has had on these employees. Commissioner Hinton moved to rescind the last action taken regarding compensation for non-represented, FLSA exempt, employees for 1996 and to implement the compensation plan as presented today. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Prosecutin¡: Attorney David Skeen re: Declaratory Jud¡:ment :Re¡:ard.ID& ubdivision A Iication Vestin : Prosecuting Attorney David Skeen reported that each of the subdivision applications that were put on hold by emergency Ordinance No. 19-1121-95 need to be reviewed on an individual basis to determine what regulations they were vested under. The Permit Center will make a preliminary determination regarding the status of the application and then their determination will be reviewed by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and forwarded to the Board for final action. Commissioner Huntingford asked what will be reviewed on an application by application basis? David Skeen reported that each application will be reviewed for what ordinances were in effect at the time it was filed. Al Scalf reported that 23 applications will have to be reviewed. Page 4 VOL 22 rAU 04 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 2, 1996 Letter of Support for the PTM2002 Feasibility Study for the Proposed~ Townsend Transient Marina: Commissioner Hinton moved to approve and have the Chairman sign the letter of support for a feasibility study for the proposed Port Townsend Transient Marina. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. After the Board attended a workshop on the Comprehensive Plan Goal Review for the transportation element, they met with Public Services Director Gary Rowe for an update and final review of the figures for the 1996 budget. S ,. ; I' .. .. . . chard Wojt, ~" R - -" nt-, Member MEETING ADJOURNED ~~l~lcM~~ Clerk of the Board Page 5 VOL 22 i'M.; 05