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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM060104S .. 'I Regional Intergovernmental Meeting June 1,2004 9:00 a.m. Port Hudson Marina Room Port Townsend, WA The following elected officials and staff were present: Pat Rodgers, Jefferson County SDCC Dan Titterness, Jefferson County sacc David Goldsmith, Jefferson County Administrator Michelle Sandoval, City Council of Port Townsend Geoff Masci, City Council of Port Townsend Catharine Robinson, City Council of Port Townsend Laurie Medlicott, City Council of Port Townsend David Timmons, City of Port Townsend Administrator Bob Sokol, Port of Port Townsend Herb Beck, Port of Port Townsend Conrad Pimer, Port of Port Townsend Larry Crockett, Port of Port Townsend, Exec. Director Marty Gay, Jefferson County EDC Katherine Baril, WSU Extension Tim Caldwell, Port Townsend Chamber Dana Roberts, Jefferson County PUD Board David Sullivan, Jefferson County PUD Board Wayne King, Jefferson County PUD Board Kate Pike, Bnsa Services, Transcrption CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Dana Roberts, Commission President, PUD #1 of Jefferson County. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. AGENDA There were no changes to the Agenda. Michelle Sandoval announced the public open house at Pope Marine on June 3, 2004, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. concerning Shoreline Master Program. MINUTES As there were no copies of February 13, 2004 Minutes available to consider, the following ACTION was taken MOTION: By Mr. Titterness, Second by Mr. King and unanimously approved that approval of February 13, 2004 Minutes of the Regional Intergovernmental Meeting be postponed and, further, that future Minutes will be prepared and distributed promptly. ANNOUNCEMENTS Other than Ms. Sandoval's earlier comment, there were none. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none at this time. DISCUSSION TOPICS A. Jefferson County Economic Strategies. Marty Gay, Economic Development Council, addressed the group concerning strategies for community and economic health in Jefferson County. Mr. Gay prepared and presented a matrix of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Goals, the City of Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan Goals, and Paul Sommers' (2003 Economic Development Survey) Report Goals displaying possible commonalities between the three documents. In addition, Mr. Gay presented a monograph, prepared in part by Don Macke of the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship, designed to develop a strategy for building community wealth. Key factors in this strategy include involvement of youth in the building of community trust, developing a foundation for transfer of wealth, encouraging support of entrepreneurship, and identifying and encouraging community leadership. Ms. Sandoval referenced Economic Summit 2004, held May 18, 2004 at the Washington State University Learning Center in Port Hadlock and the steps suggested toward creating community wealth. Mr. Sokel pointed out some disimilarities between the communities cited as models and Port Townsend/Jefferson County. Katherine Baril, WSU Extension, Mr. Gay and Ms. Sandoval contributed information regarding development of a community foundation (Jefferson County Community Foundation Network) to encourage estate planning and bequeathing, and looking at affiliations with local foundations in the effort to support local entrepreneurship and building community wealth. Mr. Beck addressed the concern of adjacent counties and municipalities luring away our workforce and the need to determine or develop 'markets and job opportunities. Mr. Masci and Mr. Rodgers spoke of keeping support to the private sector and narrowing the scope of attention. There was discussion around the issue of building trust and taking risk. Mr. King brought up the question of the purpose of governmental "distressed county infrastructure funds" Mr. Titterness reported that those funds are for specific applications Mr. King requested some Economic Development assistance for the proposed Quilcene Water System. It was determined by the membership that PUD Manager, Jim Parker, will draft a letter to State Department of Ecology for signature by all four entities. The Members entered into a discussion of the Matrix of County and. City Comprehensive Plans with Paul Sommer's Report Goals. Some identified already-in-place opportunities and programs included: A. Promoting economic opportunity: job fairs, scholarships, vocational fellowships, internships, etc. B. Encouraging educational opportunity: Centrum, Wooden Boat School, Wooden Boat Foundation, Marine Science Center, Washington State University, Peninsula College, etc. C. Identifying and strengthening Target Industry: SCORE, SPC, Cascadia, Hostel Auxiliary, etc. David Timmons (City of Port Townsend) addressed the group on the subject of building relationships and partnerships. The policies presented appear adoptable; the implementation strategy is a breakdown point, specifically in terms of responsibilities. The City and County are rule-making bodies, but are weak in other areas, with partners strong in those areas. Mr. Timmons envisions the EDC as a "general contractor" with the ability to bring together all the different trades...assuming that all are on the same page as to policies, go down and allocate - out lead agency responsibilities. After some discussion, the membership took the following ACTION MOTION: By Mr. Masci, Second by Mr. Sullivan and carried unanimously to place on the next regular agenda, discussion of specific activities and identification of lead agency responsibilities, with direction from the EDC, toward implementing policies outlined in the matrix presented of Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Goals, City of Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan Goals and Paul Sommers' Report Goals. B. Oversized Restrictions on Hood Canal Bridge David Timmons, City of Port Townsend, addressed the risk to local business of the problem of limiting wide loads accessing the Hood Canal Bridge. Both Mr. Timmons and Mr. Tim Caldwell of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce (also local representative to the State Ferries Advisory Committee) offered several suggestions being considered, including use of oversized ferries, freight carriers and re-design of ferry terminal. ... c. Future of Intergovernmental Meetings Mr. Bob Sokel, Port of Port Townsend, raised the subject of adhering to the Memorandum of Understanding, with some emphasis on receipt of agendas and pertinent materials in time for adequate review. There was discussion of the purpose of intergovernmental meetings with Mr. Titterness advising that this was to have - been the place to bring for discussion specific topics of interest to all participating agencies. Mr. Masci spoke to the evolution of the intergovernmental meeting; and Mr. Roberts, Ms. Robinson and Mr. Crockett addressed suggestions for changes. PUBLIC COMMENT There was none at this time. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING RESPONSIBILITY AND DATE Meeting in September 2004, hosted by Port of Port Townsend. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Dana Roberts, Jefferson PUD , adjourned the meeting at 11 :45 a.m.