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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM041993 c..¿~ <:;;? ~Ö~ MINUTES WEEK OF APRIL 19, 1993 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Wojt. Commissioner Robert Hinton and Commissioner Glen Huntingford were both present. Community Services Director David Goldsmith re: Various Topics: District Court Overtime Reauest: David Goldsmith presented a request from District Court Judge Thomas Majhan asking the Board to authorize approximately $1,000 in overtime for four clerks in the District Court Office. The Court's state-wide computer system is being upgraded and the clerks have acquired comp time because of training and preparation for the new system. Commissioner Hinton moved to authorize payment of overtime compen- sation for the District Court clerks to a maximum total of $1,000. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Public Works PuP Trailer: David Goldsmith explained that the Public Works Department recently purchased a pup trailer that attaches to a dump truck. The Teamsters Union is requesting that when an employee drives a truck with this trailer, they receive additional compensation for operating this extra equipment. The Board decided to discuss this further with Teamster Representative Tom Thompson before adding this new classification. Employee Health Insurance Benefit: David Goldsmith explained that Kitsap Physicians Service is adding TMJ (a disfunction of the jaw joint) to their health care coverage. The County's options are: · Change the coverage for a few dollars more a month, per person. · Leave the coverage as it is now. · Make the TMJ coverage an option for employees (the employee would pay the extra premium). David Goldsmith suggested that he discuss this with the Health Care Committee and the Board wait until the State's new Health Care Reform Package is released and review the new requirements. Advertisin2 for Critical Areas Ordinance Workshops: There was a discussion about the advertising for workshops to be held on May 28 in the West End, May 29 in Quilcene and May 4 in Tri Area. Commissioner Hinton said that he would ask The Leader to write an article because he thought it would receive a better response than an advertisement. Commissioner Huntingford asked that the West End workshop be adver- tised in the Forks Forum. VOL 19 uœ408 Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: April 19, 1993 Page: 2 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The permit center was mentioned during the public comment period. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of April 12, 1993 were approved as submitted by motion of Commissioner Huntingford, and seconded by Commissioner Hinton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Application for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund: Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve applications for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund for $483.13 and $500 as presented. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion in the temporary absence of Commissioner Hinton. The vote carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commis- sioner Hinton moved to adopt and approve the consent agenda items with the condition that #4 does not give approval for hiring additional employees. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION No. 37-93 re: Statutory Vacation of A Portion of Elizabeth Street In the Plat of Eisenbeis Bayview Addition; Powers and Lockhart 2. RESOLUTION No. 38-93 re: Establishing the Name for A Private Road; In the Brinnon Beach R.V. Park; Nevergiveup Road 3. CONTRACT re: Crushing and Stockpiling Various Aggregate; Puget Sound Surfacers Inc. 4. AGREEMENT (Labor) Addendum re: Adding the Classification of Advisory Board Coordinator and I.S.T.E.A. Enhancement Grant Coordinator; Jefferson County Public Works Department; Teamsters Local #589 5. AGREEMENT Addendum re: Inn at Port Ludlow Project and Programmatic Environ- mental Impact Statement; Pope Resources 6. Approval for the Hearing Examiner to Appoint an Examiner Protem to Serve in His Absence as Allowed in the Hearing Examiner Contract; Irv Berteig 7. Request for Payment of $950.00 from the Hotel/Motel Fund; for the Rain Forest Country Activity Map of West Jefferson County; West Jefferson County Tourism Committee 8. PROCLAMATION re: April 18-24, 1993 as Washington Library Week 9. CONTRACT re: Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Funding for the Enhanced 911 Program; Washington State Department of Community Development Recreation Coordinator Position: Commissioner Hinton stated his concerns about adding the new position of Recreation Coordinator. He explained he would rather see funds spent on facilities and especially ball playing fields for youth programs. He asked Public Works Director Gary Rowe to form a citizen advisory committee of interested persons from Quilcene, Brinnon, Tri Area and Port Townsend to assess the needs for facilities in these communities. Gary Rowe explained that the proposed coordinator position was set up, in part, to work as a liaison between this type of citizen committee and volunteers, the City of Port Townsend and the County. Commissioner Hinton said that he would like the County to work with the City to get the citizens committee organized before the County fills this position. He added that the use of the Carroll Fund for acquiring and improving ball fields should be high priority. VOL 19 fAC£. 409 Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: April 19, 1993 Page: 3 Continued Closure of Dosewallips State Park Beach for Shellfish Harvestin2: Chairman Wojt suggested that the Board write a letter to the State Parks and Recreation Commission concerning the continued closure of the Dosewallips State Park beach for shellfish harvesting. The other Board members concurred that the Parks and Recreation Commission be advised of the County's concerns about monitoring the pollution levels and possible dates when the beaches can be reopened. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS Jonathan Tudan re: Establishin2 an Easement on County Property Located Downtown Next to Seafll'St Bank: Jonathan Tudan explained his request for an easement across County property next to Seafirst Bank in Port Townsend. Mr. Tudan wants to use this three foot strip of property for an emergency pedestrian exit for his proposed building project. The County property, plus an easement across the back property of the Green Eyeshade, will allow Mr. Tudan access to a public right-of-way from the back of the proposed building site. The building is four stories and will be used for residential, office and retail space. Mr. Tudan is required to .have two exits to comply with the building code. Pedestrians currently use the strip of land as a pathway from Water Street to the Seafirst parking lot. Mr. Tudan is requesting that this pathway be made into public right- of-way. The Board concurred that the pathway be dedicated to the public. Public Works Director Gary Rowe will have the necessary document drawn up, approved by the Prosecuting Attorney and placed on the consent agenda for Board action. Pat Teal. Director of Domestic Violence re: Plannin2 Grant: Pat Teal, Director of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program stated that the coordinators for the Domestic Violence Planning Grant, Lolita Lehka and Theresa Hernandez, had submitted their resignations. The grant is from the State Department of Social and Health Services for funding to develop a comprehensive domestic violence plan for the County. Currently, Prosecuting Attorney Mark Huth is the liaison between Domestic Violence, the County, and the State. Pat Teal explained that they felt the Prosecuting Attorney wanted too much control over the project. Joan Fabian, Board President of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program said she feels communication with the Prosecuting Attorney has broken down on several levels, from monitoring of payroll to lack of participation from the County departments involved in the research. She added that two-thirds of the project is done. The research is accomplished and the only part that remains is writing the report. They feel that Lolita Lehka and Theresa Hernandez should be allowed to finish the project without the con- tinued scrutiny and mistrust of the Prosecuting Attorney's office. They are also requesting that the County extend the deadline for the draft plan to be submitted from April 30 to May 30. Commissioner Hinton stated that the goal of everyone involved should be to finish the project. He suggested that the Board of County Commissioners' become the liaison. Commissioner Hinton moved that he be the County liaison with the Domestic Violence Planning Project to see that the project is finished on schedule. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Commissioner Huntingford had to leave the meeting because of other business. He was gone for the rest of the day. ' vor .t 9 f!'J 4'1 rJ Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: April 19, 1993 Page: 4 PLANNING AND BUILDING Discussion of the Development Code Environmental Impact Statement: Associate Planner Eric Toews presented the contract for the development of the environ- mental impact statement on the Development Code from Alpha Engineering. In mid- February a Request For Proposal was advertised and a detailed scope of work drafted. Alpha Engineering was selected as the most qualified applicant to deal with a non-project EIS. There have been some minor revisions to the scope of work since February and now the contract is ready to sign. The consultant and the Prosecuting Attorney have reviewed the contract. Eric Toews cautioned that the final EIS will not be completed and in place by the time the Emergency Zoning Ordinance lapses. The scope of work requires that the draft EIS be available by July 1, but the SEP A rules on comments and document prepara- tion draw the process timeline out. Chairman Wojt asked if the Emergency Zoning Ordinance can be extended? Eric Toews replied that he would have to check with the Prosecuting Attorney. Planning Director Craig Ward explained that when the original Development Code document was thrown out by the Court, the two issues the Judge noted as procedural were inadequate mapping and lack of environmental review. For this reason, the Development Code could remain in its original state, with the exception of more detailed mapping. In complying with the Courts' request, the County can use or amend the current document, adopt a new zoning ordinance, or amend the Interim Zoning Ordinance. Craig Ward added that if the Board wants to amend the original document or change to a zoning ordinance, now would be the time to bring any concerns to the Planning staff's attention. Commissioner Hinton stated that he feels the Interim Zoning Ordinance is flawed. Eric Toews added that he is in the process of identifying shortcomings in the Zoning Ordinance and the Development Code and he plans to forward them to the consultant. Craig Ward said he will put the contract with Alpha Engineering on next Monday's agenda. Discussion of GMA StatT'm2: Planning Director Craig Ward explained that there are two full time positions budgeted for growth management in the Planning Depart- ment. Currently, James Holland is the only person working in this area. Other staff members have filled in, but in doing so they have had to put their regular priorities aside. Recently, the Board directed Planning to form citizen committees to work on GMA Urban Growth Areas and subareas. The vacant position they are asking to fill would coordinate these committees. The Planning Department will need a person to prepare materials for upcoming workshops and public hearings. Chairman Wojt asked if a consultant could be hired, rather than a staff person? Craig Ward explained that they will probably need both, as projects become more specific. He said that consultants usually need direction. It would be difficult for James Holland to deal with requests for public information, the administrative tasks, and give direction to a consultant. Commissioner Hinton asked if the position has to be filled by a planner? James Holland said that he thought a planner would have the ability to explain technical or complex issues. Craig Ward agreed that an assistant planner is necessary. Commissioner Hinton moved to authorize the Planning Department to hire a Growth Management Planner. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Gordon Melin2. President. SUJ)erior Refuse Removal Inc. re: Providin2 Services to the County: This item was reschedule for Monday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. VOL 19 HGf411 Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: April 19, 1993 Page: 5 The meeting was recessed at the end of the scheduled business and reconvened on Tuesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. All three Board members were present for a brief discussion of the draft Critical Areas Ordinance. MEETING ADJOURNED SEAL: ~,,~~~,.. :".~?t~~. t'i. C,.D "'. ~~~'" l1·'(,,1Iií íi.-- . If" /...'~ ....., '~.' _~'''' . .1'/ \, ,. .,··\....,<..;'...·i';If;., 0 \ I .", f' ¿"/,,,~.,, · ¡*r- "\ ....... .... \ ".~. ..'.'..~.=-~\¡;'i\ \~ .~:Ø" , :.. '~t' \ p,.'" 1 . lÞ !.. "", ¡··'l ; ~t "~ .~\:~, \ ", :.. /;, / T.Jt'.\ Þ. ". Á l ~'V · '-"'""', , ..."" , / "'~~-(c1t; ;¥<. {.~ --,--..-~----,- ATTEST: ·dcYVncnv? M~ Lorna L. Delaney, Clerk of the Board VOL 19 ufl412