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Home My WebLink AboutM120296 MINUTES WEEK OF DECEMBER 2, 1996 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Wojt. Commis- sioner Glen Huntingford was present. Commissioner Robert Hinton was not present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the Minutes of November 25, 1996 as presented. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Martin Rowe, Jefferson County Housing Authority re: Self Help Housing Needs: Martin Rowe explained that Clallam Jefferson Community Action Council provides staff support to the Jefferson County Housing Authority. Several months ago the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority approached them with an innovative idea to provide a self help home building project in Jefferson County. Andy Welch, Self Help Housing Program Director for the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, presented information on this federally funded program. The Kitsap County program has been operating since 1973 and has helped more than 500 families become homeowners. This program enables low income families to provide "sweat equity" in building their home and to qualify for a home mortgage. Chairman Wojt asked how people qualify for this program? Mr. Welch explained that there is no down payment required for a home built for this program. The labor of the family is the down payment. Chaimian Wojt asked if the Housing Authority works with the local area contractors? Mr. Welch reported that the low income family provides 65% of all the labor for building the house (the family can put in more sweat equity if they want) and local subcontractors are used for specific tasks such as electric and plumbing. Page I . .-eft. 22 f~~~ 0 :1644 , . L:, -:" Commissioners Meeting Minutes Week of December 2, 1996 Dave Clevenger, President, Jefferson County Home Builders Association, reported on his knowledge of this program in the Longview area. He stated concern that suitable lots are available in Jefferson County for building this type of home. Mr. Welch asked that the Board authorize a letter or resolution supporting the partnership between the Jefferson County Housing Authority and the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority for this program in Jefferson County. Commissioner Huntingford asked if the program in Kitsap County would be impacted if Jefferson County is included in it? Mr. Welch stated that this program would not take away from the Kitsap County program. He is working to have this program function with private money, so that it can continue when the federal funding is no longer available. Chairman Wojt asked who does the client screening for this program? Mr. Welch answered that he has a person who packages the loans, and certifies them for the federal program funding. The Jefferson County Housing Authority would be the County liaison to the program and work to assure that the building lots are appropriate for the program. Commissioner Huntingford asked what an "eligible" area is? Mr. Welch explained that the federal government has defined areas which include rural areas with cities of less than 10,000 population as eligible areas for this program. Clallam and Jefferson counties are both eligible areas. PUBLIC SERVICES BRIEFING: Public Services Director Gary Rowe reminded the Board that the final 1997 budget hearings are scheduled all week. He also reported that he and Al Scalf will be reviewing the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan before it is sent out for printing. The Coordinated Water System Plan was reviewed and approved unanimously by the Water Utility Coordinating Committee. The final document will be put together and submitted to the State Department of Health for environmental review and fmal adoption. Regarding "Lots of the Record" the Prosecuting Attorney has asked that a workshop be set to discuss all of the issues involved. It will be set sometime during or after the second week of January. The Comprehensive Plan, when it is adopted, sets land use densities, but the issue is what land it applies to. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following items were discussed: the fee schedule advertised in the paper should have included the old fee as well as the new fee; the Permit Center staff not providing answers to questions from property owners about how their property can or cannot be developed; if there will always be uncertainty about what a property owner can or cannot do with their property?; a request for fundíng support to the Historical Society for a welcome ceremony for the native American canoes that will be coming through Port Townsend as part of a celebration of indigenous people in 1997; and a "thank you" to the Board for their work and for the good condition of County roads. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Huntingford moved to delete item six and to approve and adopt the balance of the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 102-96 re: HEARING NOTICE; Proposed Budget Ap- propriationsÆxtensions; Various County Departments; Hearing Set for Monday, December I?, 1996 at 11:45 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers Page 2 ~a 22 fAG£ 0 1645 Commissioners Meeting Minutes Week of December 2, 1996 2. RESOLUTION NO. 103-96 re: Intent to Establish a County Road; Redeemer Way; Hearing Set for Monday, December 23, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commis- sioners Chambers RESOLUTION NO. 104 -96 Ie: Opposition to the Extermination of Mountain Goats and Non-Native Fish in Olympic National Park HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Interim Ordinance Designating and Classify- ing Forest Lands of Long-Term Commercial Significance, as Required by RCW Chapter 36.70.A; Hearing Set for Monday, December 16, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers EASEMENT re: To Provide Access to Utilities; Located off of Critter Lane, Port Townsend; Jefferson County Fire District #6 DELETE Agreement re: Renewal of Subscription to Receive Video Programs Concerning Local Government Training; Government Services Television Network (See item later in Minutes) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT re: Manage Loan Funds Granted to Jefferson County Through State the Revolving Fund; Quimper Credit Union Final Plat Approval, SPOI-93, Haida Gwaii Short Plat; To Divide 5 Acres into 2 Recreational/Residential Lots; Located off of Zelatched Point Road, Quilcene; Ernest Kimball, Applicant Final Plat Approval, SP02-93, Olympic View Short Plat; To Divide 5 Acres into 2 Recreational/Residential Lots; Located off of Zelatched Point Road, Quilcene; Ernest Kimball, Applicant Appoint Two Members to Serve Another 2-year Term on the Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee; Terms Expire October 23, 1998; Robert Beausoleil, Olympic Disposal and Ken Radon, Port of Port Townsend 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. AGREEMENT re: Renewal of Subscription to Receive VIdeo Programs Concerning Local Government Training; Government Services Television Network: After discussion of the use of this program for training, Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve this agreement as presented. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: PLANNING AND PERMIT CENTER BUSINESS HEARING re: Budget Appropriation; Planning and Building: AI Scalf reported that his department is asking for an additional $102,000 due to additional consultant expenses incurred in 1996. This consultant work has been for development review, GMA items, and the CWSP. The discussion turned to the staffmg needs in the Planning Department in 1997 to develop the implementing ordinances that will be re- quired after the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Dana Roberts, Port Townsend, stated that he wants to see that the County spends what is necessary on planning efforts to get useful and responsible plans. There is at least a dim light at the end of the tunnel in getting the bulk of the plans passed by the Commis- sioners. He encouraged the Board to adopt this budget appropriation. Hearing no further public comments, the Chainnan closed the public hearing. Page 3 '~vae 22 rAŒ 0 1646 Commissioners Meeting Minutes Week of December 2, 1996 Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 105-96 authorizing the budget appropriation as requested by the Planning Department. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Presentation by State Department of Transportation: Dennis Hingham, Assistant Secretary of Transportation, and Bob Holcomb, District Program Administrator from the State Department of Transportation presented Frank Gifford and the Public Works Department staff the "1996 Award of Excellence, Best County Project" for the Chimacum Road Improvement Project. Frank Gifford then thanked the people involved with this project ITom the County including former and present County Commissioners, Gary Rowe, Aubrey Palmer, John Wayand, Bob Nesbitt, Jackie Meister, Anne Sears, Earl Wells and the Road Crew members, AI Scalf and Klara Fabry. Ila Mikkelsen, Treasurer re: Surplus Property: Ila Mikkelsen reported that the Public Works Department has reviewed the transportation circulation in the area of this property as requested by the Board and has submitted a memo stating that they would support the sale of parcel #942-901-204 (Tax 7 between Blocks 18, 19 & 20 in Chalmers 2nd Addition) as surplus property. The Assessor has reviewed the valuation of properties in this area and assessed this parcel at $8,000.00. After discussion of how the valuation was determined, the Treasurer asked that the Board order the sale of this property as surplus and set a minimum bid with the condition that the costs associated with this surplus property sale (required publication costs, filing fees, etc.) be added to the bid amount at the time of the sale. Sabrina Hathaway, Treasurer's Office reported that since this sale of surplus property was requested by petition, the petitioners will be required to sign a statement saying they will pay the minimum bid. Commissioner Huntingford moved to order the sale of this property as surplus and to set the minimum bid at $8,000 plus the costs associated with the sale. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion which catried by a unanimous vote. SEAL: Page 4 . vol . 22 ~AGf 0 1647