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Home My WebLink About062419_ca05 A c°G DRAFT MINUTE S Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting — Monday, June 17, 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 the Growth Management Hearings Board hearing on Jefferson County's passing of the Shooting Facilities Ordinance and request to stop work at the Cedar Hills facility in Quilcene. • Comment regarding noise from the Port Townsend gun range and the proposed agreement with the Jefferson County Sportsmen's Association(JCSA). • Comment regarding the proposed agreement with the JCSA. • Comment requesting the banning of aerial and manual spraying of herbicides and pesticides. • Comment regarding the Code Enforcement Officer position. Comment regarding pollution in the Puget Sound. • Comment regarding the toxicity of Anderson Lake,noxious weeds and herbicide pollution. • Comment regarding the lease of the JCSA and their political views. • Comment regarding a recent hearing and discussion of marijuana facilities in rural residential areas and County staff comments. • Comment regarding a recent hearing and discussion of marijuana facilities in rural residential areas and the Conditional Use Process. • Comment regarding activities of the JCSA and efforts to reduce the noise coming from the gun range. • Comment regarding the banning of marijuana facilities in rural residential areas. The Commissioners and 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. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: REVISED LICENSE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT for the Operation of the Shooting Facility; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Central Services; Jefferson County Sportsmen's Association: County Administrator Philip Morley and Central Services Director Mark McCauley briefed the Board on further 1 y 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 17,2019 R A p revisions to the License and Operating Agreementty with the Jefferson'Coun S ortsmen's Association (JCSA). After review,the Commissioners decided to table the discussion for later in the meeting. The meeting was recessed at 10:02 a.m. and reconvened at 10:09 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: Creating a New Segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail(ODT); Discovery Bay to Larry Scott Trail Connection; Four Corners Road to Anderson Lake State Park: Public Works Assistant Director/Engineering Services Manager Eric Kuzma and Engineer John Fleming were present for the hearing. Mr. Fleming reviewed the proposed project and he and Mr. Kuzma answered questions. Chair Dean opened the hearing for public testimony. The following individuals provided testimony: Jeff Michaelson,Alec Jensen, Alan Vance,Jeff Bohman, Jeff Chapman, Jeff Selby, Scott Walker,Judie Dalzell, David McCullough, Dave Chuljian, Jason Buffington, Terrin McCleod, Leslie Aiken, Randy Kline, Richard Wojt, Betty Walker Rice, and Barendt Baetz. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Dean closed the public hearing. After deliberation, Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 32-19 re: Initiating a County Road Project designated as Olympic Discovery Trail; Four Corners Road to Anderson Lake State Park. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:49 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: Proposed Public Nuisance Ordinance: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker and Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Austin Watkins reviewed the changes to the proposed Public Nuisance Ordinance. Chair Dean opened the hearing for public testimony. The following individuals provided public testimony: John Tevis, Tom Thiersch, Carol Gonella, and Mike Belenski. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Dean closed the public hearing and the Board deliberated. A final draft of the Public Nuisance Ordinance will be submitted to the Board at a future date. CONTINUED DELIBERATIONS on suggested text amendment items to go on Final Docket. JCC 18.45.060(4)(a): Department of Community Development Director Patty Charnas, Associate Planner Joel Peterson and Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Austin Watkins met with the Board to continue deliberations on suggested text amendment items to go on the Final Docket. After deliberations, Commissioner Brotherton moved to consider MLA 19-00018, MLA 19-00020, and MLA 19-00023 as a group, and not to advance those issues to the 2019 Amendment Cycle Final Docket. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Sullivan moved to not advance MLA 19-00019 to the 2019 Amendment Cycle Final Docket. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. After discussion, Chair Dean called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2 DRA F TCommissioners Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2019 The meeting was recessed at 12:16 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:31 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. with the County Administrator, Community Development Director and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:13 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Board will be recessing and then discussing the Jefferson County Sportsmens' Association License and Operating Agreement prior to resuming the Executive Session. The meeting was recessed at 2:14 p.m. and reconvened at 2:18 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. CONTINUED: DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: REVISED LICENSE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT for the Operation of the Shooting Facility; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Central Services; Jefferson County Sportsmen's Association (JCSA): County Administrator Philip Morley and Central Services Director Mark McCauley continued review of the proposed license and operating agreement with the Board. After deliberation, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the revised License and Operating Agreement with JCSA. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Chair Dean noted that the Community Outreach meeting for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in Port Ludlow was published in the Peninsula Daily News as being held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Staff will work to notify the paper and the public of the discrepancy. EXECUTIVE SESSION- Continued: Chair Dean announced that the Board will continue the Executive Session from 2:47 p.m. to 3:16 p.m. with the County Administrator, Community Development Director and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(l)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 3:16 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 3:18 p.m. to 3:48 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 3:48 p.m. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. • Climate Action Goals • Quilcene Food Bank; request for donation of property • Critical Areas Ordinance; forming the Task Force • Olympic Regional Clean Air Authority; annual assessment • Community Outreach Meeting; Peninsula Daily News posted the wrong date • Calendar Coordination 3 DRCommissioners Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2019 A F T NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:46 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Brotherton nodded in approval. Chair Dean announced the meeting was adjourned. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Kate Dean, Chair ATTEST: David Sullivan, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Greg Brotherton, Member Deputy Clerk of the Board 4 4� 2 X tG o RAFT rtnNG� MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting — Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Port Ludlow Beach Club 121 Marina View Drive, Port Ludlow, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kate Dean called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the presence of Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Greg Brotherton. The following Elected Officials, Department Directors and County staff were also present: Assessor Jeff Chapman, Auditor Rose Ann Carroll, Clerk Ruth Gordon, Sheriff Joe Nole, District Court Judge Mindy Walker, County Administrator Philip Morley, Department of Community Development Director Patty Charnas, Central Services Director Mark McCauley, Public Health Director Vicki Kirkpatrick, Environmental Health Director Stuart Whitford, Chief Deputy Assessor Sherrie Shold and Chief Deputy Auditor Brenda Huntingford. WELCOME and INTRODUCTIONS: Chair Dean welcomed members of the public and introduced the Elected Officials, Department Directors and County staff. QUICK SNAPSHOTS: Each Elected Official reviewed the functions of their department. JEFFERSON COUNTY UPDATE: County Administrator Philip Morley gave a presentation on the status of Jefferson County. DISCUSSION with COUNTY OFFICIALS: The Elected Officials, Department Directors and County staff answered questions posed by members of the public in attendance. WRAP UP and THANKS: Chair Dean thanked everyone for attending the Community Outreach meeting. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Kate Dean, Chair ATTEST: David Sullivan, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board Greg Brotherton, Member 1