HomeMy WebLinkAboutM080502District No. 1 Commissioner: Dan Titterness
District No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford
District No. 3 Commissioner: Richard Wojt
County Administrator: David Goldsmith
Deputy County Administrator: Gary Rowe
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
MINUTES
Week of August 5, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Dan Titterness. Commissioner Glen
Huntingford was present. Commissioner Richard Wojt was not present.
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the minutes of July 15,
2002 as corrected (page 1, first item, change the name of Todd MacGuire to Dwayne Wilcox), and July 22,
2002 as presented. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator David
Goldsmith reported:
· Preliminary budget meetings will be scheduled in mid-September with each of the functional groups
identified in the 2003 budget process.
· The Community Services fund includes grants to various community groups and contracts for
services provided for the County by agencies such as OlyCAP, the Conservation District, and the
Economic Development Council. These grants are being phased out over a 3 year period, but the
organizations with contracts (fees for service) will be contacted to discuss their needs.
· Last week, a meeting was held with the agricultural community to discuss impacts to the Chimacum
Creek watershed and the need for voluntary setbacks from streams. A plan of voluntary actions by
the farmers is being developed that will address the Washington Environmental Council's issues and
show that more regulations aren't necessary.
· Letter to the City of Port Townsend re: Funding Options for Parks and Recreation Programs:
Commissioner Titterness moved to have the Board sign a letter to the Port Townsend City Council
asking that the City Parks and Recreation Committee work with the County Parks Board to review
options for funding. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried.
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· Standard Road Vacation Petition; Portion of Holman Boulevard in the Plat of Irondale No. 7;
Michael Regan, Petitioner: When this item came before the Board several weeks ago, they asked
that conditions be placed on this vacation. The Prosecuting Attorney has advised that the County
Commissioners can't place conditions on a road vacation. David Goldsmith recommended that action
on this vacation be tabled until the required work has been completed. Commissioner Titterness
moved to table the action on this road vacation for 90 days. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the
motion which carried.
· Deputy County Administrator Gary Rowe has been working with Paul Sommers on the scope of an
economic assessment of Jefferson County. The total assessment will cost approximately $50,000 and
take from six to eight months to complete.
Recognition of Dennis Bates; Jefferson County Transfer Station: Dennis Bates explained
that on July 17 an Olympic Disposal truck caught on fire at the transfer station. The Fire Department that
responded said that they thought the fire was caused by spontaneous combustion. Dennis Bates drove the
truck away from the buildings even though the tires were on fire to prevent damage to the facility. The
Commissioners presented Dennis Bates with a letter and a certificate of thanks for his quick thinking and
courageous efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: There was one comment regarding the amount of time that
has passed with no response from the County on a complaint about Ace Paving operations.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Titterness
moved to approve all of the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Titterness seconded
the motion which carried.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 45-02 re: HEARING NOTICE for the Proposed Expansion of Parks &
Recreation District #1 to Include Voting Precinct 206 (Thorndyke); Hearing Scheduled for Monday,
September 9, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coyle Community Center
8. RESOLUTION NO. 46-02 re: HEARING NOTICE for a Petition to Establish a County Road
Named Ridgeview Drive (Extension); Hearing Scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Commissioners Chambers; Bruce Seton, Petitioner
9. RESOLUTION NO. 47-02 re: Updating the Official County Road Log: Adding Harolds Hollow and
Marianne Meadow
10. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 3: Conflict Counsel Criminal Defense Services; John Raymond
11. AGREEMENT: Professional Services for Developmental Disabilities Outreach; Jefferson County
Health and Human Services; Michelle Fogus
12. AGREEMENT: Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Services; Jefferson County Health and Human
Services; Leslie Bunton
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Request for Proposals for Project #SW1548:2003-2006 Solid Waste Recycling Services; Proposals
Accepted until 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2002 and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:05 a.m.
in the Commissioners' Chambers
Right of Way Permit: Use and Maintain a Portion of Division Avenue, Located off of Prospect
Avenue, Port Townsend; Milt and Judi Morris, Permittees
Application to Open Right of Way; Portion of E. Foster Street Located off of Highway 19 (Rhody
Drive); Scott Saario, Applicant
Application to Open Right of Way; Portion ofW. Maude Street Located in Irondale; Michael Regan,
Applicant
Approval of Updated Public Works Organizational Chart
Accept Letter of Dismissal from the Jefferson County Substance Abuse Services Advisory Board;
Dennis Gregg; and Advertise to Fill Vacancy
Invitation to Attend Seawater Intrusion Workshop on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. at
WSU Cooperative Extension Office; Western Washington Hearings Board, Planning Commission,
Seawater Intrusion Advisory Committee
Letter Designating Tracy Stringer as the E911 Coordinator for Jefferson County; July 1 2002 thru
June 30, 2003; Washington State Military Department, Emergency Management Division
Ann Avary, Economic Development Council re: Community Investment Fund Proposed
Ordinance: David Goldsmith introduced Ann Avary to update the Board on the Community Investment
Fund (originally called the Distressed Counties Fund.) He added that representatives from several public
entities involved with this funding source have worked together to develop this ordinance for the Board to
review and adopt. Ann Avary presented the Board with the latest draft ordinance.
A .08% sales and use tax will be collected and used to fund infrastructure development. The RCW targets
the development of infrastructure in rural counties that will encourage the creation of jobs through expansion
of businesses and recruitment. She reviewed each section of the draft ordinance:
· Section 1: Outlines the fund's goals and objectives. It also specifies program activities, defines
public/private projects, and explains the priorities of the fund.
· Section 2: Lists standards for the Community Investment Fund portfolio. This includes the job cost
ratio, funding ratio, and the type of activities financed. This fund is not intended to fund an entire
project, but can be used as leverage for other funding sources. Funds may not be spent on public
facilities that do not improve the base economy. Public agencies in Jefferson County that are eligible
recipients for these grants and loans include the County, the Port, the PUD and the City of Port
Townsend. There will be a repayment mechanism for any funds that are dispersed in the form of a
loan. The funding must go to projects that are consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive or
Economic Development Plans. Priority can be given to projects on the WACERT list.
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· Section 3: Compliance requirements will be built into the loans and grants to ensure that the projects
conform and are completed. Fifty percent of the fund balance will go toward grant funding and 50%
to fund loans. The loan and grant terms can be modified upon review in the case of special
circumstances. Repayment of the loans is also outlined in this section.
· Section 4: A Review Board will look at each request. This Board is made up of 7 members who
represent the PUD, City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend and 3 at large positions to be
filled by a representative from each Commissioner District. The Board of County Commissioners will
appoint the members. The Review Board makes a recommendation to the County Commissioners
who have the final authority to approve or deny any application for a loan or a grant.
· Section 5: The EDC acts as the administrator of the fund. They receive and review the application
and then forward them to the Review Board.
· Sections 6 through 12 deal with the actual administration. Section 13 consists of definitions.
Commissioner Titterness asked if the ordinance is ready to be published for public hearing? David Goldsmith
replied that if the Board feels comfortable to move forward, it could be available soon. Commissioner
Huntingford asked who will be responsible for auditing the funds? Ann Avary answered that the State
Auditor reviews these funds, however, the counties that currently have similar funds in place have internal
compliance functions to make sure that grant or loan disbursal is used as specified. The Board directed staff
to prepare the ordinance for hearing.
The Board met in EXECUTIVE SESSION from 10:35-11:00 a.m. with the County
Administrator, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and Risk Pool Legal Counsel regarding actual litigation.
Dave Christensen, Natural Resources Manager re: Discussion of Water Resource
Inventory Area (WRIA): Dave Christensen pointed out that Chairman Wojt is the Commissioner
representative for WRIA 17 and Commissioner Titterness has attended several WRIA 16 meetings. There
hasn't been a Commissioner involved in the WRIA 20 meetings. He updated the Board on the administration
of the WRIAs.
The initiating governments are not active in the WRIA 16 meetings which are administered by Mason
County. Jefferson County has a contract with Mason County PUD to provide education and
outreach. Barbara Bowen, Natural Resources staff, has been working with Brinnon residents and
people in Mason County on the Hamma Hamma and Skokomish Rivers. Her focus is on involving
non-participating property owners. There was a discussion about the State putting flow gauges into
the streams and rivers in WRIAs 16 and 17. An evening meeting is scheduled in Brinnon on
September 5 to discuss specific issues on the Dosewalips and Duckabush Rivers.
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WRIA 17 work is coordinated through consultant Susan Gulick and the initiating governments are
very active. The initial basin assessment was completed in fall, 2000. The USGS was asked to
provide additional data regarding the hydrogeology of Chimacum Creek because the majority of new
water right requests will probably be in that area. There was a discussion about how the grant funds
from the State Department of Ecology are being used. Dave Christensen stated that the funds are
being used to establish instream flows that will help determine if new water rights will be permitted.
He added that the project has taken longer than o. riginally anticipated.
Clallam County staff is coordinating the work on WRIA 20. There are some Jefferson County
residents in the West End that are not pleased with the current process. Jefferson County has not
been active in this WRIA. Commissioner Huntingford noted that he would make an effort to attend
the meetings.
Dave Christensen explained that WRIA watershed planning is an integral part of several issues that the
County is facing, including the seawater intrusion policy and the Brinnon Sub-area Plan. Commissioner
Huntingford feels that fish and stream flow issues have been the main focus of the WRIAs in Jefferson
County. Commissioner Tittemess added that a few years ago, the PUD's perspective on WRIA 17 was for
an emphasis on residential water consumption. Dave Christensen pointed out that groundwater resources
can impact stream flows.
Gabrielle LaRoche, Natural Resources staff, reported on the water gauges being installed on rivers in
Quilcene and Discovery Bay. Once the sites are functional and have been calibrated, anyone can log onto
the DOE website to access the stream data. Currently, there is a water gauge in operation on the Dungeness
River that can be viewed on the website.
MEETING ADJOURNED
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