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Home My WebLink About072219_ca05 w�sc, co 4. DRAFT�9SK1 NG'SG� • MINUTE S Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting — Monday, July 15, 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. Chair Dean announced that the afternoon session will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. to allow the Commissioners to attend a funeral service. 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 Critical Areas Ordinance, and salmon and otter facts. • Comment reporting on a recent Ferry Advisory Committee meeting. • Comment regarding the Pleasant Harbor Development Agreement. • Comment regarding an upcoming shooting event at the Jefferson County Sportsmen's Association(JCSA). • Comment regarding the Port Hadlock Sewer Project. • Comment regarding the Broadband Access Team and their effort to expand broadband in the area. • Comment regarding an upcoming shooting event at the JCSA. • Comment regarding the JCSA Agreement and noise exemptions. The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Brotherton moved to remove Consent Agenda Item No. 10, and approve the remaining items as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Development Agreement with Rocky Brook Hydroelectric Facility Addressing Mandated Public Access; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, August 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, WA 2. AGREEMENT NO. 1763-93731,Amendment No.3 re: Washington State Aggression Replacement Training (WSART) Quality Assurance; A Reduced Amount of$5,000; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2019 D R A F T 3. AGREEMENT NO. 1983-56621 re: General Terms and Conditions, Changing Agency Name from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families; No Change in Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families(DCYF) 4. AGREEMENT NO. 1963-57016 re: Washington State Aggression Replacement Training (WSART) Consulting; In the Amount of$23,700; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families(DCYF) 5. Authorization for County Administrator to Sign AGREEMENT re: Reimbursement Services Agreement, Flex Benefits Plan;No Dollar Amount;Jefferson County Auditor; WageWorks 6. AGREEMENT re: Community Development Leadership and Team Development Services; In the Amount of$46,960; Jefferson County Community Development; Demarche Consulting Group 7. AGREEMENT,Interlocal re: Purchasing Agreement for Up-Fitting Propane/Bi-Fuel Vehicles; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Central Services; City of Longview 8. LETTER OF ASSURANCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF MEMBERSHIP LIST re: Accessible Communities Act; Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment 9. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION re: Climate Action Committee (CAC); Energy Representative, Sonja Hammar 10. (REMOVED)ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS(4)re: Climate Action Committee(CAC); Unexpired Terms to Expire December 31,2021; 1)Diane McDade;2)Cara Loriz;3)Dave Seabrook; and 4) Shelley Jaye(Approved later in the meeting) 11. MINUTES re: Special Meeting Minutes of July 3, 2019 and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2019 12. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated July 10, 2019 Totaling$4,854.36 (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.) 13. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated July 5, 2019 Totaling$595,554.60, Dated July 6, 2019 Totaling$142,379.62 and Dated July 7, 2019 Totaling $259,367.48 (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) DISCUSSION re: ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS (4) re: Climate Action Committee(CAC) (Consent Agenda Item No. 10): Chair Dean explained the reasoning behind the choices for appointments. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the Advisory Board Appointments(4)re: Climate Action Committee(CAC); Unexpired Terms to Expire December 31, 2021; 1) Diane McDade; 2) Cara Loriz; 3)Dave Seabrook; and 4) Shelley Jaye. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed recent meetings they attended. The meeting was recessed at 9:56 a.m. and reconvened at 10:02 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: 2019 Second Quarter Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County Departments: Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the appropriations and extensions. Chair Dean opened the hearing for public testimony. Hearing no testimony, she 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2019 fJ R /� FT closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION�NO.36-19 re: 2019 Second Quarter Budget Appropriations/Extensions;Various County Departments. HEARING re: Proposed Ordinance Amending the Pleasant Harbor Development Agreement: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker reviewed the proposed ordinance that would amend the Pleasant Harbor Development Agreement. After discussion, Chair Dean opened the hearing for public testimony. The following individuals provided testimony: Rebekah Ross, Craig Durgan, Tom Brotherton, Rob Mitchell, Barbara Moore-Lewis and Joe Baisch. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Dean closed the oral portion of public testimony. Commissioner Sullivan moved to extend the deadline for receiving written comments to Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. After deliberating on the issue,the Commissioners decided to table further discussion until the next Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, July 22, 2019. CALENDAR COORDINATION: The Commissioners reviewed their meeting schedules. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS re: Appointment of Chair for the Board of County Commissioner Meeting on August 19,2019: Commissioner Sullivan moved to appoint Commissioner Brotherton as Acting Chair during Chair Dean's absence on August 19, 2019. Chair Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:52 a.m. and reconvened at 11:18 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 11:19 a.m. to 11:34 a.m. with the County Administrator and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 11:34 a.m. Commissioner Sullivan moved to authorize the County Administrator to sign a settlement agreement with amounts acceptable to the Washington County Risk Pool, to reach an earlier resolution, if possible. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 11:35 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 11:36 a.m. to 11:51 a.m. with the County Administrator 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 concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 11:47 a.m. The meeting was recessed at 11:48 a.m. and reconvened at 3:01 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2019 D RAF T COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: The County Administrator reviewed the following with the Board. • PRESENTATION re: Quimper Lost Wilderness and the Citizen Efforts to Conserve 30 acres of Washington State Department of Natural Resource Forest, and Older Trees near Ocean Grove • ACTION re: Executive Session on Actual Litigation: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Philip Hunsucker relayed that the Prosecuting Attorney's Office is recommending signing an agreement that would supplement the existing agreement with Fort Discovery. County Administrator Philip Morley concurred. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve an amendment to the mediation agreement with the Fort Discovery Corporation. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. • UPDATE re: Quilcene Food Bank • UPDATE re: Brinnon Community Center • Budget guidance; annual memo • Revenue Stabilization Reserve • Quarterly Elected Officials and Department Directors; upcoming meeting • LGBTQ Center; progress on Letter of Support • Castle Hill;parking lot study • Affordable Housing Fund • Calendar Coordination • Open House re: Ruckelshaus Road Map NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 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