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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 June 9, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dan Titterness. Commissioner Glen
Huntingford was present. Commissioner Wendi Wrinkle was not present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the minutes of
May 19 and 27, 2003 as written. Chairman Tittemess seconded the motion which carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator David
Goldsmith reviewed the following:
· An Entrance Conference was held with the State Auditor. Jefferson County is 1 of5 counties that
will have a modified audit this year because of the excellent audit track record over the past several
years. The modified audit is only on the financial records.
· Discussion of Resolution re: Affirming the County's Commitment to Protecting the Civil Rights and
Liberties of all Residents of Jefferson County: Last week, a group of citizens brought a draft
resolution to the Board for adoption that addresses the implications ofthe U.S. Patriot Act that was
adopted after September 11. He met with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and the Sheriffto review
the resolution to make sure that the separation of powers between the Commissioners and the Sheriff
are addressed properly because the Board can not direct the Sheriff to take or not take specific
actions. A resolution was passed by Broward County, Florida that addressed the same issues and
portions of that resolution were incorporated into the new draft resolution before the Board. The
Board agreed to consider this resolution further after the public comment period.
Discussion of Resolution re: Establishing a Policy on Complaint Review and Enforcement: This
policy respects the rights of County citizens while seeking ways to resolve issues regarding
enforcement of County ordinances and regulations before legal action is considered. If a solution is
not found in working with the citizen, then settlement is sought through the Courts. This policy
outlines the goals and direction for the staff of Board-directed departments. A complaint is usually
submitted by a telephone call or e-mail from a neighboring property owner. The County doesn't act
on anonymous complaints, but will keep the complainant's name confidential (to the extent possible)
if requested.
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David Goldsmith reviewed how the policy will be implemented. The Code Enforcement Officer will
also help the departments address cross departmental issues. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David
Alvarez reported that the Board of Health passed an Enforcement Ordinance and the Health
Department staffis issuing citations. One of these violations was just taken to Court and the County
won the case. This ordinance is more procedural. The Board members provided comments on the
draft policy which will be incorporated into the final draft which will be brought back for the Board's
consideration next week.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: Representatives of
the Bill of Rights Defense Committee for Port Townsend and Jefferson County stated that they are pleased
with the County's resolution; the fishing event at Lake Leland last weekend gave approximately 120 kids the
opportunity to fish for free; a Congressmen is reviewing Quilcene's need for a water system with the
possibility of hooking up to the Forest Service's water system; and there are no provisions for portable toilet
facilities on the west side of Rogers Street in Quilcene and they are needed.
Affirming the County's Commitment to Protecting the Civil Rights and Liberties of all
Residents of Jefferson County: The representatives ofthe Bill of Rights Defense Committee for Port
Townsend and Jefferson County reviewed the re-written draft resolution and have no objections.
Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 23-03 as written to affirm the County's
commitment to protect the civil rights and liberties of all County residents. Chairman Titterness seconded
the motion which carried.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Huntingford moved to delete Items #1 and #4 and to adopt and approve the balance ofthe items as written.
Chairman Titterness seconded the motion which carried.
1. DELETE Ordinance re: Revisions and Additions to the County's Unified Development Code in Order to Protect
Aquifers Against Seawater Intrusion (MLA03-202) (See Item Later in Minutes)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03 re: Providing a Loan to the Qui1cene Flood Fund from the Road Fund
3. AGREEMENT re: To Sponsor and Fund the "Horses for Clean Water" Program (HCW) as Part of
the Public Education Grant Program with the State Department of Ecology for Development ofthe
Surface Water Management Plan; Jefferson County Public Works; Jefferson County Conservation
District
4. DELETE Agreements (2): Erosion and Sediment Control Field Training; Jefferson County Public Works; 1)
Environmental Project Consulting and 2) Miramar Group (See item later in minutes.)
5. AGREEMENT re: Planning Services for Courthouse Site Master Plan; Jefferson County Central
Services; Susan Black & Associates
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6. AGREEMENT #0609-02-P A-009, Supplemental re: Fish and Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Project Under Title II Funds of the Secure Rural Schools and Self Determination Act; Jefferson
County Health and Human Services, Natural Resources Division; United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service
7. AGREEMENT re: Transportation, Treatment and Disposal of Medical Waste (Sharps Pick Up) and
OSHA Compliance; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Stericycle, Inc.
8. AGREEMENT, Amendment #2 re: Provide Training Services for Jefferson County Employees;
Peninsula College
9. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services to Assist in Homeland Security Emergency Planning;
Jefferson County Emergency Management; Nancy McDaniel
10. Right of Way Permit Application Approval re: To Open a Portion of Andrew Avenue, Cascade
Avenue and Victory Avenue; Located Off of Prospect Avenue, Port Townsend; Colleen Jensen,
Applicant
11. Final Short Plat Approval, #SUBOO-OOOlO; To Divide Approximately 17.47 Acres into 3 Residential
Parcels; Located off of Renier Road, Nordland; Daniel and Ann Klemp, Proponents
12. Final Short Plat Approval, #SUB02-00008, Wedgewood Short Plat; To Divide Approximately 3.1
Acres into 3 Residential Lots and 2 Open Space Tracts; Located at the Intersection of Ludlow Bay
Road and Paradise Bay Road, Port Ludlow; Port Ludlow Associates, Proponent
13. Reappoint Person to Serve on the Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board for
Another Three (3) Year Term Expiring June 5, 2006; Jeanne Koester
Revisions and Additions to the County's Unified Development Code in Order to Protect Aquifers
Against Seawater Intrusion (MLA03-202): (See also Consent Agenda Item #1) Chairman Titterness
reviewed the changes to be made in the draft Ordinance:
Number 32 - Delete one of the two "either" in the sentence.
Add New Number 59- "This ordinance will be reviewed for continuation of applicability in January
2005."
Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 06-0609-03 regarding revisions and
additions to the County's Unified Development Code in order to protect aquifers against seawater intrusion
(MLA03-202) as amended. Chairman Titterness seconded the motion which carried.
AGREEMENTS (2): Erosion and Sediment Control Field Training; Jefferson County Public
Works; 1) Environmental Project Consulting and 2) Miramar Group: (See Item #4 on Consent Agenda)
County Engineer Bob Turpin presented a training schedule and explained that the Endangered Species Act is
driving the need for this training. The original training was very good and the same people are scheduled to
do this training. The County crews do culvert and ditch cleaning which isn't covered adequately in classroom
training and they want hands-on training in this area in order to do their jobs right.
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This type oftraining can't be done in-house. The contract covers the development of the training and the
actual classes. Grant funding will cover half of the costs.
Commissioner Huntingford noted that this training will require all of the Road Crew to be away from their
normal duties for a day which represents a significant amount of money. David Goldsmith responded that
the Department feels that it is worth the investment because it is a significant issue. Chairman Titterness
asked that it be impressed on the Road Crew that this is something the County Commissioners take
seriously. Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the agreements as presented. Chairman Titterness
seconded the motion which carried.
The Board met in EXECUTIVE SESSION fromlO:05-10:15 a.m. with the Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney, the County Administrator, the Treasurer, and the Pro-Tech II/Right-of- W ay Agent regarding real
estate negotiations.
Discussion re: Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Grant for Shoreline Update: David Goldsmith
explained that the County applied for CZM grant funding and the State Department of Ecology has
communicated to staff that the County will probably receive a grant for $40,000. After the grant application
was submitted, the Legislature extended the deadline for upgrading the Shoreline Master Plan to 2011.
There was a discussion with staff about beginning this project now and David Goldsmith asked the Board if
they still want to accept the grant funding? The Board said that they want to review the information before
they make a decision.
HEARING re: Recommendations for Projects to Receive Funding for 2002-2003 Property
Acquisitions; Conservation Futures Fund Citizen Administration and Oversight Committee: Chairman
Titterness opened the public hearing regarding the projects recommended by the Conservation Futures Fund
Citizen Administration and Oversight Committee for funding.
David Sullivan, PUD #1 District #2 Commissioner, stated that he appreciates that Sunfield Farms is being
considered for this funding because it is located on top ofthe Sparling aquifer and it will create an
opportunity for community education.
Paula Mackrow, North Olympic Salmon Coalition, thanked the Board for establishing the Conservation
Futures Fund and requested their support for the Chimacum Estuary acquisition.
Caroline Anderson, Port Townsend, stated that her son will be one of the children attending the Sunfield
Farm School if this goes through. There are not a lot of options for alternatives to public education in the
Port Hadlock/Chimacum area. This project is preserving the heritage ofthe area. It is important to have this
area open and accessible to the pubic.
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Hearing no further comments for or against the recommended projects, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the funding of the recommended projects as presented.
Chairman Titterness seconded the motion which carried. Chairman Titterness thanked the Conservation
Futures Advisory Board for their work.
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