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Home My WebLink AboutM031819Yw�or INCs��~ MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting — Monday, March 18, 2019, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kate Dean called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Greg Brotherton. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions. • Comment regarding Volunteer Fire Department No. 5 and water issues in Discovery Bay. • Comment regarding nuclear weapons in the United States. • Comment regarding the affect of Agent Orange and Weed & Feed, and political opinions. • Comment regarding the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. • Comment regarding gunfire from the Port Townsend gun range. • Comment regarding gunfire from the Port Townsend gun range, and nuclear weapons in the United States. The Commissioners and Acting County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Implement Phase III of the Hood Canal Regional Pollution Identification and Correction Program (HCRPIC); Extension of Project Timeline and An Additional Amount of $2,000 for a Total of $29,000; Jefferson County Public Health; Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) 2. AGREEMENT re: Evidence -Based Nurse Family Partnership Program; In the Amount of $59,554; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District 3. AGREEMENT re: For the Jefferson County Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) to provide residents with disabilities the opportunity to eliminate barriers; In the Amount of $54,003.31; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Employment Security Division 4. AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: Request Work, Equipment Rental or Materials from the Other Party as Mutually Beneficial as Provided in RCW 39.34; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Public Works; Jefferson County Fire Protection District #3 (DBA Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue (PLFR) Commissioners Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019 5. Advisory Board Resignation re: Clean Water District Advisory Council; District No. 2 Representative, Amy Leitman 6. Advisory Board Reappointment re: Clean Water District Advisory Council; Unexpired Term to Expire December 12, 2021; District No. 1 Representative, Richard Wojt 7. Advisory Board Appointment re: Clean Water District Advisory Council; Four (4) Year Term to Expire February 2, 2023; District No. 2 Representative, Kara Cardinal 8. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated March 11, 2019 Totaling $561,817.75 and Dated March 18, 2019 Totaling $324,637.64 (Records of all claims submitted for payment along with vouchers approved and signed by the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners are retained by the Jefferson County Auditor and Public Works Department.) 9. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated March 6, 2019 Totaling $133,215.02 (Records of all claims submitted for payment along with A/P Warrants approved by the Payroll Services Manager are retained in the Jefferson County Auditor's Office) COMMISSIONER'S BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed recent meetings they attended and discussed future meetings. The meeting recessed at 9:56 a.m. and reconvened at 10:02 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for 2019 Public Service Grant Application and Closeout of 2018 Public Services Grant; Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP): OlyCAP Director Dale Wilson reviewed the 2018 report of services provided by OlyCAP and answered questions posed by the Board. Chair Dean opened the hearing for public testimony. John Minor provided testimony. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Dean closed the hearing. After deliberations, Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 15-19 re: Certification of Compliance for CDBG Public Services Grant and designating the County Administrator to sign the application. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. BID AWARD re: Official County Newspaper: Clerk of the Board/Human Resources Manager Erin Lundgren reviewed the two bids that were received. After deliberation, Commissioner Sullivan moved to award the Bid to the Peninsula Daily News, designating them as the Official County newspaper. The motion died for lack of a second. Chair Dean moved to award the Bid to the Port Townsend/Jefferson County Leader, designating them as the Official County newspaper. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. Chair Dean called for a vote on the motion. Commissioner Brotherton and Chair Dean voted'in favor of the motion, Commissioner Sullivan voted against the motion. The motion carried. The Commissioners noted a desire to seek online statistics as part of next year's bid process. The meeting recessed at 11:26 a.m. and reconvened at 11:31 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. Pj- Commissioners Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019 CLOSED SESSION: A Closed Session was scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Chair Dean announced that the Closed Session will be held from 11:33 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with the County Administrator, Clerk of the Board/Human Resources Manager and Central Services Director to Discuss Strategy or Position for Collective Bargaining, Professional Negotiations, or Grievance or Mediation Proceedings not Subject to the Open Public Meetings Act under exemption RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). The Board concluded the Closed Session and resumed the regular meeting at 12:15 p.m. COMMISSIONER'S BRIEFING SESSION — Continued: The Commissioners discussed budgetary items. The meeting recessed at 12:24 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: Authorizing the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners to Legally Bind Jefferson County with Respect to Two Applications for Grant Assistance to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO); 1) RCO#17-1052 Big Quilcene Riparian Protection; and 2) RCO #19-1339 Big Quilcene Floodplain Acquisitions 2019: Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny briefed the Board on the two applications for grant assistance. After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 16-19 re: Authorizing the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners to Legally Bind Jefferson County with Respect to Two Applications for Grant Assistance to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO); 1) RCO#17-1052 Big Quilcene Riparian Protection; and 2) RCO #19-1339 Big Quilcene Floodplain Acquisitions 2019. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. • MOTION re: Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Travel Mileage reimbursement. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve an amended BOCC Travel Mileage Reimbursement Policy, choosing Plan A with additional language for out of County/non County work event travel starting location. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. • Miscellaneous topics • MOTION re: Chair of the next BOCC meeting. Chair Dean moved to appoint Commissioner Brotherton as Chair for the March 25, 2019 Commissioner meeting. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. • Social Media Policy • Sportsmen's Association; upcoming meeting • Calendar Coordination • DCD; Taskforce update re: Critical Areas Ordinance • Whidbey Island Community Leadership Forum • DCD; taskforce coordination • Transportation corridor; improving intersection at SRI9/Hwy 104 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019 Port Townsend Farmer's Market; restroom facilities Port Townsend Community Center and other County -owned properties in Port Townsend. LETTER: Commissioner Sullivan moved to authorize the Chair to potentially send a letter on behalf of the Board to the Washington State Parks Commission advocating for continued prioritizing of State improvements for the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) to Anderson Lake State Park and to acknowledge the County's long term commitment to the project, and history of partnership with the ODT regarding Anderson Lake State Park, pending approval from Public Works. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. April is Bike Month The meeting recessed at 3:32 p.m. and reconvened at 3:41 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. • Legislative Update and Washington D.C. legislative topics NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:57 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. SEAL`" 9 i �• f F h. ATTEST: Carol}yh Gallaway, Ca Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Ka e De , hair ,r Davi u Ivan, em er ..h r r obi; Member 4