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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM051704 t)~ tO~ ~~~ ii~~ ~\Yj (~ ~~)~) \~ ~J \18~~ r<..i.o)l "'~~ District No. 1 Commissioner: Dan Titterness District No.2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford District No.3 Commissioner: Patrick M. Rodgers County Administrator: David Goldsmith Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of May 17, 2004 Chairman Glen Huntingford called the meeting to order. Commissioner Dan Titterness and Commissioner Patrick Rodgers were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Titterness moved to approve the minutes of May 3, 2004 as presented. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Board of Commissioners Committee Assignments: Commissioner Titterness noted that David Goldsmith, who has represented the County on the Risk Pool Board, is retiring. Also, he feels that the Commissioners need to be more directly involved in WSAC's L & I Retrospective Rating Pool because of recent concerns that have been raised. He suggested that a Commissioner represent the County on these Boards. Chairman Huntingford stated that he was on the Risk Pool Board several years ago with David Goldsmith and volunteered to sit on that Board representing the County. Commissioner Rodgers said that he will attend the L & I Retrospective Rating Pool meetings with Human Resources Manager Lorna Delaney. Advisory Board Appointment; Jefferson County Library District Board of Trustees; Hal Beatty: Chairman Huntingford explained that the Board received a letter from the Library Board of Trustees that Board member Ray Steinberg did not choose to seek reappointment at the end of his term in May. The letter also recommended that Hal Beatty be appointed to the vacant position. Commissioner Titterness moved to accept the recommendation of the Library Board and appoint Hal Beatty to the Library District Board of Trustees. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Hal Beatty's term will expire on May 3,2009. The Board met in Executive Session from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. with the County Administrator regarding personnel. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 17, 2004 ;'"..""1.... PROCLAMATION re: National Maritime Day: Bud Schmidt, representing the Merchant Marines, was present when the Chair read the proclamation designating May 22,2004 as "National Maritime Day." Commissioner Titterness moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Bud Schmidt explained that during World War II there were 1,245 Navy vessels and 5,517 merchant ships. The merchant ships were operated by Merchant Seamen and were used for troop transports, and fuel and ammunition deliveries to the Navy ships at sea. There were also dry cargo ships, tankers, and specialty ships that included repair shops. Mr. Schmidt reviewed his efforts to see that the Merchant Marines were recognized for their wartime efforts and in 1988, they were given Veteran status. A representative ftom the State DA V has taken a plaque honoring the Merchant Marines that Mr. Schmidt had made, a Merchant Marine flag, and a CD ofthe Merchant Marine anthem that will eventually be part of the Veteran's plaza being constructed in Olympia. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: County Administrator David Goldsmith discussed the following items: · Last week, Animal Services received a phone call from a Veterinarian who had examined one of J.D. Rook's dogs and determined that the dog had suffered a certain amount of abuse. The Prosecuting Attorney's Office issued a warrant to impound the other dogs and they were taken to the Animal Shelter. Other issues and violations were also documented at the time and everything was turned over to the Prosecutor's Office. Concerns have been raised about the limited space at the Animal Shelter for other dogs if the Rook dogs are held until the enforcement issue goes to Court. There may be a need for some dogs to go into foster homes pending the outcome of the Prosecutor's investigation. · On May 3, Vanessa Brower, asked the Board to assist her in a dispute regarding a determination by HUD that there was a conflict of interest between her Housing Authority Board membership and her job at OlyCAP. She submitted a resignation letter ftom the Housing Authority Board although she intends to submit a waiver to HUD. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney determined that there was no conflict according to the statutes and he sent a letter to HUD. The Commissioners also sent a letter. In order for HUD to process the waiver, Ms. Brower's resignation ftom the Housing Authority Board must be accepted by the Commissioners. Commissioner Rodgers moved to accept Vanessa Brower's resignation from the Housing Authority Board. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. · Environmental Health Director Larry Fay is leaving and David Christensen has been appointed Interim Director. The recruitment process has been authorized pending discussions about department reorganization within Environmental Health, Natural Resources, and Community Development. Chairman Huntingford pointed out that this is an opportunity to consolidate programs and look at the way those departments do business. · The Public Works Operations Manager is retiring, that management position will be eliminated, and the workload will be restructured to provide an opportunity for advancement within the department. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 17, 2004 ;:JI:"\, ~ l'lt ""-.~'" This is the third management position that has been eliminated in Public Works over the past 3-4 years. Chairman Huntingford suggested that the Board meet with the Public Works Department to review priorities and possibly eliminate some ofthe projects that are scheduled in order to manage the increased workload. · He presented a spreadsheet showing the changes in the budget for this year and the changes that the Board has agreed to that are anticipated. · Central Services Director Allen Sartin noted that the Brinnon Motel project has been completed and the mold that was found last fall as the result of a water leak was eliminated. The cost of the proj ect was $57,000. The insurance does not cover mold remediation. However, they listed about $37,000 as eligible items minus $5,000 deductible. The County will have to pay approximately $25,000 and it will corne fÌ'om the Facilities Fund balance so there won't be an impact on the General Fund. · The E911 sales tax proposal will be used strictly for communication infÌ'astructure replacement. There is approximately $2 million that will be needed to payoff the radio console for E911 dispatch which is approximately $160,000 and rebuild other communication infÌ'astructure such as repeaters. J effcom has reviewed a white paper that will be used for voter education. Ifthe tax is approved by the voters, it would also have to be repealed by the voters. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming May 2004 as Older Americans Month: The Chair read the proclamation designating Mayas "Older Americans Month." Commissioner Rodgers moved to adopt the proclamation as presented. Commissioner Tittemess seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: it's good that the Board has decided to look at the priorities in the Public Works Department and see if any projects can be removed fÌ'om their workload; the Board needs to hire the best candidate for the County Administrator position and then let them do their job; one ofthe Commissioners doesn't have Jefferson County listed as "additionally insured" on his automobile insurance; the low oxygen levels in Hood Canal wasn't addressed in the Fred Hill Materials applications because it is a recent finding; and the low oxygen levels are organic in nature and exist because of problems with septic systems, bulkheads that prevent eelgrass growth, runoff fÌ'om the Hood Canal Bridge, and areas of the Canal where there is limited water circulation. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Titterness moved to delete Item #2 and approve the balance of the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENTS (7) re: Providing a Loan for the Purchase of New Communication Consoles for the 911 Dispatch Center; Jeff Corn 911 Communications and Member Agencies: Jefferson County Sheriff, Jefferson County Fire Protection Districts No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 17, 2004 ~!; ~,~.,'.._',~~ , ~/r ,,(.' 2. DELETE: AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for Growth Management Consulting Related to the Urban Growth Area Development Regulations; Jefferson County Community Development; Mark Personius (Approved Later in Minutes) 3. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for the Development of Web Based Version of Community Assessment and Emerging Issues Project; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Gerald Taylor 4. AGREEMENT, Interlocal re: Region 2 Public Health and Hospital Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR); Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Kitsap and Clallam Counties 5. Recommendation to Approve Standard Road Vacation Request; A Portion of Oscar Peterson Road, Located in West Jefferson County; Gary Peterson, Petitioner 6. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Substance Abuse Services Advisory Board Member Robert Mollerus, M.D. Oak Bay County Park; Little Oak Bay Lagoon: Natural Resource Manager Dave Christensen presented the Board with an aerial photograph from 2001 of the area near Oak Bay County Park. The park is located on a sandspit and a few years ago the outlet to the lagoon filled in and took away the Salmon habitat. The canal and the jetty were built by the Army Corps of Engineers around 1917. The Army Corps has funding available to remediate environmental impacts fÌ'om their construction projects and they were asked by local Salmon organizations to look at the area around Little Oak Bay Lagoon to find a good location for an opening. Their study has taken two years and they are at a 10% level of completion for the project. Last winter, a natural breach occurred in the spit 300 feet fÌ'om the boat launch. The opening is 8 feet deep during high tide and the lagoon is flushing. The experts don't agree about the permanence of the opening because of the natural process for sediment to settle in the breach. The Army Corps is considering building an opening into the lagoon at a point to the north that does not have as much fluctuation of sediment and would not effect the ship channel. If the lagoon is opened, the improved flushing will cause odors at low tide. This is one ofthe Audubon Society's top 100 locations to observe birds in the winter and if the lagoon is opened, it could effect the bird habitat. If the project continues, the Army Corps will do the work. The local match is 25%. The value of the park property counts toward the match and the County doesn't have to contribute to the funding. Dave Christensen said that he is meeting with the Jamestown S , Klallam Tribe this week because they own property adjacent to the County park and they have concerns about the shellfish beds. Also, the boat ramp has been seriously compromised by beach erosion on one side and may need to be repaired or moved. As the local sponsor of the project, the County can recommend that the Army Corps stop the project. Ifthe Board decides not to go ahead with the project, this would be a good time to write them. David Goldsmith suggested that any improvements to Oak Bay Park may want to include a boardwalk with interpretive signs across the lagoon so that the people in the upper camping area don't have to get in their car and drive to the beach. Dave Christensen noted that there is some concern how that would effect wildlife habitat. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 17, 2004 1:2....".'.'. ''''. t:.·.·.·..·~ ~',Çli;..~"~,,... Chairman Huntingford asked if the Board could see other pictures of the park over the years? Dave Christensen replied that there are pictures dating back to the 1950s that he will send to the Board. The Board also asked Dave Christensen to update them on his meeting with the Tribe later in the week. The Board then conducted the following interviews for people interested in serving on the Planning Commission: 10:30 a.m. Jim Hagen, District #2 10:45 a.m. Jeff Johnson, District #2 11 :00 a.m. Allen Panasuk, District #3 APPOINTMENTS to the Planning Commission: Commissioner Rodgers moved to appoint Allen Panasuk to an unexpired term on the Planning Commission representing Commissioner District #2. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. His term will expire on March 17,2005. Commissioner Titterness moved to appoint Jim Hagen to an unexpired term on the Planning Commission representing Commissioner District #3. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. His term will expire March 17,2007. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for Growth Management Consulting Related to the Urban Growth Area Development Regulations; Mark Person ius: (Item #4 on the Consent Agenda) After a discussion regarding the remaining work on UGA development regulations, Commissioner Titterness moved to approve the contract for professional services. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at the close of business on Monday and reconvened on Tuesday. All 3 Commissioners were present. From 10:00 - 10: 15 a.m. the Board met in Executive Session with County Administrator Candidate John Fischbach regarding personnel. Fee Waiver Request; ShrimpFest, May 29 and 30, 2004; Friends of Brinnon Committee, Applicant: Environmental Health Director Larry Fay explained that all fee waiver requests are sent to the Board. The Health Department staff will have to inspect at the ShrimpFest because they are serving potentially hazardous food. The fee is $94.00. Commissioner Rodgers stated that this is one ofthe few money making attractions in the South County and he will not vote to deny this fee's waiver. The Board discussed the problems with approving fee waivers and how approving one can set a precedent for dealing with others. Page 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 17, 2004 /~.;'" rrJ\ ,,~-.\~' Commissioner Titterness moved to accept the Health Department's recommendation and deny the fee waiver request. Chairman Huntingford seconded the motion. Commissioner Titterness and Chairman Huntingford voted for the motion. Commissioner Rodgers abstained. The motion carried. Offer of Employment; John Fischbach: Commissioner Titterness moved to offer the County Administrator position to John Fischbach at Grade 12, Step 4 with an allowance of up to $5,000 for relocation expenses. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Chairman Huntingford added that Mr. Fischbach has accepted the offer and is planning to start in his new position on July I. MEETING ADJOURNElr \ " " ' l~: ,I . SEAL: ,.. ,') ,'¡ ... ~ f.." . ~... ~ .1-" II . \ .. I I , I ,t' f I ;..: JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS \ J \ . ) to . . ..J . ~- . Rodgers, Member ATTpST: .!), 'C·' '" ,,' Y2C'lHd, {lk C:C'l-4L-.. . -Julie Matthes, CMC () ~y Clerk of the Board ... Page 6