Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutM030303 District No.1 Commissioner: Dan Titterness District No.2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford District No.3 Commissioner: Wendi H. Wrinkle County Administrator: David Goldsmith Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of March 3,2003 The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Glen Huntingford in the presence of Commissioner Wendi H. Wrinkle. Chairman Dan Titterness was in Washington DC. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Wrinkle moved to approve the minutes of February 18, and 24,2003 as presented. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried. Discussion re: Jefferson County Planning Commission Districts: An issue has been raised regarding two Planning Commission members and the redistricting process. David Whipple was appointed to represent Commissioner District #3 for a term that expires March 17, 2004 and Dwayne Wilcox was appointed to represent District #2 for a term that expires March 17, 2003. As a result of the Commissioner District redistricting in 2002, David Whipple now resides in Commissioner District #2 and Dwayne Wilcox now resides in Commissioner District #3. The Board needs to clarify if the term of office goes with the District or the person who was appointed. Commissioner Wrinkle advised that both of these Planning Commission members have been representing areas where they live and they were both appointed to serve for 4 years. After further discussion, Commissioner Wrinkle moved that Dwayne Wilcox represent Commissioner District #3 for a term that expires March 17, 2003 and that David Whipple represent Commissioner District #2 for a term that expires March 17, 2004. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried. Later in the Day: After review by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Alvarez, the Board agreed that both David Whipple (term expires March 17, 2004) and Dwayne Wilcox (term expires March 17, 2003) will serve out the remainder of their terms in the Commissioner Districts that they were originally appointed to represent. An advertisement will be placed in the newspaper for the vacancy created in District #2 as of March 17, 2003. When a Planning Commission member is appointed to fill the vacant position for District #2, there will be an unbalanced representation in that District, due to the fact that David Whipple will serve out his term, expiring March 17, 2004, as a District #3 representative even though he currently resides in District #2. This is allowed by the provisions of redistricting. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 3,2003 Dave Christensen, Natural Resources Manager re: Marine Resource Committee: Dave Christensen advised that since the Commissioners have been taking turns attending the Marine Resource Committee meetings he wants to update the Board on some of their issues. Their coordinator took a job in Olympia and the MRC has discussed using existing staff to do the coordination work. They have talked with a half-time Natural Resources staff person about the position. The funding for the coordinator is from a grant. Dave Christensen explained that if the hours of the half-time employee are increased to include the coordinator work, there will be an employee from Natural Resources and a person from Cooperative Extension working with the MRC. The person from Cooperative Extension, Pat Pearson, doesn't have time to do the coordinator duties. Commissioner Huntingford asked how many employees there are in the Natural Resource Department? Dave Christensen advised that, besides himself, there is 1 full time employee whose position is funded by a grant that ends on June 30. There are also 2 half-time employees on different grants and support staff that works 12 hours per week. Dave Christensen noted that the Fred Hill Materials Mineral Resource Land Overlay has been discussed by the MRC and they have asked about the aspects of the overlay that the Board wants them to explore. He asked if the Board wants the MRC to review the new shoreline regulations? Commissioner Huntingford advised that the Planning Commission may form a sub-committee to review the shoreline regulations. He thinks that this sub-committee and the MRC can work together and suggested that the Chairs of the MRC and the Planning Commission meet with Dave Christensen to develop protocols for collaboration. Commissioner Wrinkle agreed. Commissioner Huntingford noted that the Planning Commission roles and responsibilities are clearly defined by RCW and he asked about the statutory responsibility of the MRC? Dave Christensen explained that there are seven benchmarks for improvement of near shore habitat and water quality; but, beyond that, there is nothing in RCW about how the MRC is to operate. Dave Christensen then advised that there are two vacancies on the Marine Resource Committee that will be advertised. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: the poverty rate in Jefferson County is much higher than in the rest of the State; there will be a worse economic mess in the future due to greed and stupidity; continued interest and concern for what is going on at the Lakeside Industries Cape George Pit; and the Planning Commission has submitted a response to the WWGMHB order regarding sea water intrusion. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 3,2003 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wrinkle moved to adopt and approve all of the items on the Consent Agenda as submitted. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Jefferson County Four ( 4) Year Recycling Contract; Hearing Scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003 in the Superior Court Courtroom 2. HEARING NOTICE re: Closeout Report for CDBG Lead Based Paint Grant, Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCAP); Hearing Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2003 in the Commissioners Chambers 3. BID CALL re: Publication of County Legal Notices; Bids Accepted Until 9:30 a.m. and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:05 a.m. on Monday, April 7,2003 4. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, Appendix "A" re: Education Programs, Extension Agent/Chair, 4-H Agent, Technical Support, and Water Quality Agent; Jefferson County Cooperative Extension; Washington State University (WSU) 5. AGREEMENT re: 2003 Community Services Grant Funding; Brinnon Senior Organization 6. AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: Breast and Cervical Health Care Programs; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Seattle-King County Public Health District 7. AGREEMENT NO. 7527-4, Amendment #4 re: Treatment and Prevention Services for 2001-2003 Biennial; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Alcohol & Substance Abuse 8. AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: Funding for Spring Substance Abuse & Prevention Forum; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Jefferson County Community Network 9. AGREEMENT re: Open Space Taxation; To Classify 15 Acres as Timber Open Space for Current Use Assessment, CUA02-00003; William L. Ewbank, Applicant 10. AGREEMENT re: Federal Financial Assistance Title II Grant Funding No. NFS 03-DG-II060900- 005, Duckabush Road Culvert Replacement, CR1623; Jefferson County Public Works; US Forest Service 11. BID AWARD re: 2003 Vendor Supply of Asphalt Concrete for Various County Road Maintenance Projects; Asphalt Class B West Jefferson County, Lakeside Industries; and Asphalt Class BEast Jefferson County and MC250 Cold Mix East/West Jefferson County, Ace Paving Company, Inc. 12. Application for Group Membership and Authorization for Release ofInsurance Data; Washington State Association of Counties Retrospective Rating Program; Washington State Department of Labor and Industries 13. Accept Resignation of Person Serving on the Jefferson County Substance Abuse Services Advisory Board; Holley Carlson 14. Reappoint Person to Serve on the Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board as Jefferson Transit Representative; Three (3) Year Term Expiring August 16,2005; Melanie Bozak The Board then interviewed Natascha C. 'Tash' Johannessen for a position on the Housing Authority Board. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 3,2003 Housing Authority Board Appointment: Commissioner Wrinkle moved to appoint Natascha C. "Tash" Johannessen as the "Client" (newly created position on this Board) Representative on the Housing Authority Board for a two year term. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried. Her term will expire on March 3,2005. Review and Possible Adoption of Interim Official Control Ordinance including Amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) re: Response to WWGMHB Order of December 5, 2002 Concerning Marrowstone Island (Seawater Intrusion): Chairman Titterness called and was on the speaker phone for this discussion. Dave Christensen presented the staff report, the amendments to the UDC requested by the Board and the interim ordinance. He explained that a hearing is required within 60 days of adoption of an interim ordinance. Staff had some questions regarding implementation costs when they were drafting the final documents. They want to make sure they know the intent of the Board. Changes to the UDC include: · A subdivision moratorium on Marrowstone Island until an off-island source of public water is provided. · Marrowstone Island will be designated as a "high risk SIPZ" on December 31, 2004 if an off-island source of public water is not yet available. · Marrowstone Island residents will be required to use 1,000 gallons of water per day or less from their wells. · Code and programatic changes recommended by the Planning Commission were: closer cooperation between the PUD and the County, developing an accurate map of wells with chloride, additional monitoring, requiring the use of a variable speed pump for withdrawals, installation of aI, 000 gallon storage tank, monitoring all wells for new development on Marrowstone Island and requiring flow meters for all new development. Dave Christensen pointed out that property owners may decided to drill wells in anticipation of the December, 2004 deadline and then plan to apply for their building permit in 2005. Since 1996, the County has required that all new construction hook up to a public water system if it is available in the area. Associate Planner Josh Peters explained that currently in a "high risk SIPZ," the property owner is required to get a hydrogeologic assessment on any pre-existing well not approved as a potable water source. The Board concurred that wells drilled before the "high risk SIPZ" designation will require a hydrogeologic assessment to show that the well will not increase sea water intrusion. Regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation, staff interpreted "all new wells" to mean "all new building permits using a well." A new building permit is for a new home, not an ADU or a remodel. The Board agreed that this is their intent. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 3,2003 Dave Christensen explained that the 1,000 gallon storage tank must be State Department of Health certified which requires that it be above ground. Chairman Titterness pointed out that there are "food grade" storage tanks that can be located below ground. Chairman Titterness moved to strike "above ground" on page 7, C- 4 of the ordinance. Commissioner Wrinkle seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Resource issues were discussed. Several of the Planning Commission's recommendations require additional monitoring, data gathering, data input, and evaluation which require additional staff time. The variable speed pump requirement could involve County oversight to see that the pump is properly set because currently there isn't a certification process or standards for pump installers. Who would adjust the pump if monitoring shows an increase in chloride levels? Commissioner Huntingford replied that he is more concerned about how frequently the wells will be monitored and at what point corrective action will be taken. Chairman Titterness pointed out that the County trusts people to follow the requirements set in ordinances and he feels that this is the correct approach. Commissioner Wrinkle noted that most well drillers and pump installers may not deal with the specific equipment required on a day to day basis. Phil Flynn, a Planning Commission Member, added that one manufacturer requires factory trained professionals to sell and install their pumps. Commissioner Huntingford clarified that the requirements for well water withdrawal for a baseline are known. The County needs to trust the pump installer to meet the requirements and then it is the County's responsibility to check the chloride levels and the amount of water withdrawn when the monitoring is done. The pump installer will need to adjust the pump depending on the results of the monitoring. The other Board members agreed. The PUD is currently monitoring 15 wells on Marrowstone Island. The Planning Commission recommendation is to monitor an additional 75 volunteer wells. They have indicated that 100 wells would be their limit. A data system has been created with limited resources; but there are concerns about the data and the location of the wells may not be accurate on the map. It will take resources to review and improve the current data system and the mapping. The Board agreed that monitoring of the new wells needs to be done quarterly for the first 2 years to establish a baseline, and after that it would be done every 6 months. Dave Christensen stated that this would also increase staff's workload. The County will be responsible for the water use readings because it is not part of the PUD agreement. The staff estimates are $10,000 to set up the data systems and approximately $5,000-$10,000 for the monitoring to total $20,000 in 2003 and $10,000 in 2004. Director of Community Development Al Scalf added that it is his understanding that the Environmental Health Department will be responsible for the majority of the work. There was a discussion about educating the public on these issues and what they can do to help. Commissioner Titterness noted that on Page 3, Section 3.6.5.C3, states that the State Department of Ecology has the statutory authority to regulate groundwater withdrawal, but in the ordinance, it states that Jefferson County is going to limit groundwater withdrawal tol,OOO gallons per day. The Board agreed to strike the sentence regarding the Department of Ecology. Page 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 3, 2003 \~ ""''; S " Chairman Titterness moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 03-0303-03, as an interim official control including amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) in response to the WWGMHB Order of December 5,2002 concerning Marrowstone Island (Seawater Intrusion), as amended. Commissioner Wrinkle seconded the motiqn. She stated that the County shouldn't wait 2 years to designate the area as a "high risk SIPZ" because the goal is to prevent degradation. She appreciates the work by the Planning Commission and staff, but her vote will reflect her opinion. Commissioner Huntingford, Acting Chair, called for the question. Chairman Titterness and Commissioner Huntingford voted for the motion. Commissioner Wrinkle voted against the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Wrinkle moved to set the public hearing on this interim ordinance for Monday, April 28, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried. The Board met from 11:55 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in an EXECUTIVE SESSION with Clerk of the Board and Personnel Consultant regarding Collective Bargaining. MEETING ADJOURNED SEAL: ~ '" r " ,'" .J ,,~ . 't'~ . ,. t·!.. . J ~,a .." 1. ~"i ... ; '" . -, "I .. ',J¡. .,¡ ....', '\,.~ , .. ~ " .. : J,\ I . " i ';: JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS H!i; -' ,. :.> .~ . ..J .4L. Glen Huntmgfo , . . \ ATTEST: C\v-MUk ~~ OV~ st:.~an~.PI~ Clerk of the Board . 0 Wendi H. Wrinkle, Member Page 6