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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM032095 ... t, .. MINUTES WEEK OF MARCH 20, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glen Huntingford. Commissioners Richard W ojt and Robert Hinton were both present. COlVllVOSSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Commissioner W ojt moved to approve the Minutes of the March 13, 1995 meeting as submitted. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Application for Assistance from the Veterans Relief Fund: Commissioner Hinton moved to approve the application for Veterans Relief Funds submitted by the American Legion Post #26 in the amount of $446.00. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Reappointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Commissioner Hinton moved to reappoint Daniel Deane to a two year term (term will expire on February 20, 1997) on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. GMA Update: Public Service Director Gary Rowe reported on the meetings and work being done by the Planning Commission. In the next few weeks they will be reviewing the draft Critical Aquifer Recharge Ordinance, the draft Forest Resource Lands Ordinance and the SEP A Ordinance amendments. They will also begin reviewing alterna- tives for the Comprehensive ' Plan. The draft plan is scheduled to be available by June, although more time will be spent on the review process than was originally scheduled. Suzanne Drum reported that a Water Utilities Coordinating Council meeting is scheduled for March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tri Area Community Center. Commissioner Hinton stated his concern that the guidelines for participation on this committee, outlined in the Washington Administrative Code, have not been followed. Gary Rowe explained that the water purveyors involved in the process have received a request to designate a repres- entative. A formal meeting of the WUCC, with the designated representatives, will be scheduled to review the work that has been done to date. VOL 21 rAu392 . '. .. Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of March 20, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The establishment of the proposed national marine sanctuary for the Northwest Straits in the Strait of Juan de Fuca was discussed. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Hinton moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. Request for Payment of 1995 First Quarter Allocation, $1,590.00; Brinnon Senior Center 2. AGREElVŒNT, Amendment Interlocal re: Regional Aids Services Agreement with Jefferson County Health Department; Southwest Washington Health District 3. AGREElVŒNT, re: Share Care Provider Services Agreement for Jefferson County Health Department; Share Care, Inc. 4. Letter to Bob Oenning, State E911 Coordinator re: Request for an E911 operational contract between Jefferson County and the State of Washington BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTlVŒNTS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTlVŒNT Parks Advisory Board Recommendation re: Adoption of An Ordinance Prohibitinl: the Use of Fireworks in County Parks: Commissioner Hinton moved to accept the recommendation of the Parks Advisory Board and directed that an ordinance be drafted prohibiting the use of fireworks in County parks. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Alex Mintz. Housinl: Authority Board re: Vacancy on Housin2 Authority Board: Alex Mintz stated that the Housing Authority members would like to advertise and interview candidates for an upcoming vacancy on their board. They would forward their recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. The Commissioners concurred that they are concerned that this could set a precedent for future board appointments. They agreed that the appointment process not be changed. The Commissioners will advertise and interview the candidates. Commissioner Hinton invited the Housing Authority members to sit in on the interviews. Shirley Van Hoover re: Community Action Council Grant Application: Patrice Varela-Daylo, Project/Case Manager from the Community Action Council, explained that the Emergency Shelter Grants Program was approved by the Board in 1994. CAC is requesting continued grant funding for 1995. Shirley Van Hoover stated that the grant application requires County approval and certification and all other aspects of the grant program are the responsibility of CAC. Commissioner Wojt moved that the Chairman sign the certification endorsing the CAC grant application. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous consent. Cy Heffernan re: Presentation of a Resolution: In the Matter of Providin2 Direction to the Planning Staff and Planning Commission for the Creation of a Property Ril:hts Ordinance: Cy Heffernan read a proposed resolution that would instruct planning staff and the Planning Commission to draft a property rights ordinance. He explained that the ordinance would address public safety, public health issues, mandatory compensation for public benefits and the adverse affect of unfunded mandates that diminish private property rights. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Hinton stated that the resolution would be forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for review. The Board will address the request at a future meeting. '.'OL 21 rAG~ 393 . Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of March 20, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion: County Water Sources for Private Use in Jefferson County Parks: Warren Steurer: Warren Steurer, Facilities, Parks and Recreation Program Manager, explained that for several years there have been complaints from the public regarding people with large containers on trucks taking water from the County tap at Chimacum Park. It is assumed these people use the water for household needs. The amount of water taken from the tap per month varies from 11,000 to 30,000 gallons. After a brief discussion, it was suggested that the Community Action Council work with hardship cases who have no other alternatives for water. Commissioner W ojt proposed that a sign be posted that says Chimacum Park water is for park patrons only. The people that need large quantities of water would be directed to go to the Tri Area Community Center next door and make arrangements with CAC. Resolution Opposin2 the Establishment of the Proposed National Marine Sanctuary for the Northwest Straits in the Strait of Juan de Fuca: (Also see March 13, 1995 Minutes.) Chairman Huntingford expressed his concerns for the proposed marine sanctuary. He explained that, after attending a public hearing last week, he still feels too many questions about the proposal have not been answered. Commissioner Wojt believes that until there are more concrete facts about the proposal, a resolution opposing it would not be appropriate. Chairman Huntingford stated that the establishment of a national marine sanctuary in the Straits would promote another layer of government regulations and cost the taxpayers more money. Commissioner Hinton moved to approve Resolution No. 22-95, opposing the establishment of the proposed national marine sanctuary for the Northwest Straits in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Chairman Huntingford seconded the motion. Commissioner Hinton and Chairman Huntingford voted for the motion. Commissioner Wojt voted against the motion. The motion carried. Discussion re: 35th Street Property Memorandum of Understandin¡:: (Also see March 13, 1995 minutes.) Gary Rowe reported that the changes to the MOU with the City that were suggested at the March 13 meeting have been made. After a brief discission, the Board concurred that if the City develops the 35th Street property in a timely fashion, according to the plan approved by the County, and the property continues to be maintained according to the plan, they will approve the conveyance of the property. Commissioner W ojt moved that the necessary paperwork for the conveyance of the property be completed and placed on the Consent Agenda at a future meeting. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at the conclusion of the scheduled business on Monday and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Chimacum High School for a public meeting on the proposed incorporation of Irondale. Chairman Huntingford and Commissioner Hinton were present. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . ~ .. .. .. . . .~-" . 'if. . . ,. ':' '~'~oj§~~á~~ . . ~ VOL 21 rAG; 394