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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM021290 t' " -, ................ ...... -, ... .................................................................... ....... .......... .......................... ................. ...................... ............................................... ....................... ..... ................... ............................ ........ ..... ......... ....... ......... ~UU::~~~~~~~~~~~~~H·~/~Uf:~~~wr't~wmWr<~@W/3t:¡~W~3~H/////H:~~~HH ...III.·I;...¡·.ilil!...·...··......·...1fu.~Ë·... ¡¡¡¡~~I#TI;~I¡¡¡II~#~¡~¡¡¡¡¡¡~:~~~~~~¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡~~¡¡¡¡¡¡::¡¡¡~:¡Et~;:~:I~~m~¡,¡¡¡¡¡¡~:~~¡~¡:¡:::¡::::~¡¡¡~¡~¡¡¡~~: ~"'. MINUTES Week of February 12, 1990 The meeting was called to order by Chairman George C. Brown at the appointed time. Commissioner B.G. Brown and commissioner Larry W. Dennison were both present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner B.G. Brown moved ~o approve the Minutes of January 8, 1990 as corrected. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS order to Vacate: Alleys in Block 17 and 18 of Eisenbeis Bay View Addition: Lockhart and Powers Applicants (RV836): Public Works Administrative Secretary, Eileen Simon, reported that the required compensation has been received on this vacation approved on January 22, 1990 by the Board. Commissioner Dennison moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 24-90 ordering the vacation of the al!eys in Block 17 and 18 of Eisenbeis Bay View Addition. Commis- sioner B.G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. call for Bids: Crushing and stockpiling Crushed Screenings: Tom Morello, Chief Inspector for the Public Works Department, explained that this bid call is for material for the oiling program. Commissioner Dennison moved to set the bid opening for March 5, 1990 at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner B.G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Balloon Hangar' ~oject Budget: Need for Additional Funding: Architectural Coordinator, Frånk Gifford, submitted a memo and explained why an additional $6,000 in funding is needed for the Balloon Hangar project. He will be submitting for a budget appropriation in this amount at a later date. ß .. ~.______'_ ..-._.__~__-___-_.__~-------c'-...~_-------;--:-_* \YOL '16 t~ Œt :157 !~_____~__~._"_--- '-~~ ·'~'3~c~L.i-~____---"-_ -----'----L~·\·'," ~1!.....-__ ------ --- - commissioners' Keeting Kinutes: Week of February 12, 1990 Page: 2 Recommendation for Purchase: Metal Buildings at Aizport: Frank Gifford reported that after checking all costs for demolition, removal and re-assembly of the two metal buildings at the airport, he recommends that the county purchase the buildings and store them for future use. The county would be responsible for the purchase price of $1,000 each plus the costs to remove the buildings from their present site. When the buildings would be moved will be negotiated with the Port of Port Townsend. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved that an agreement be negotiated with the Port for the purchase of the metal buildings as recommended. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PLANNING AND BUILDING Preliminary Long Subdivision (~eplfJ.t) LP01-90;' Glen Cove Mobile Ho~ Park: Half a mile south of Port Townsend City Limits, Adjacent and East of Discovezy Road: Discovezy' Timber" coJQpany (Bruce and Sandt'a seton), OWners: Bruce Seton and Alan Carmen were present when ÀSsociate Planner Jerry Smith reviewed the preliminary long subdivision in the Glen Cove area to be known as the Glen Cove Mobile Home Park. This property is located approximately 1/2 mile south of the City of Port Townsend. The average lot size is 15,250 square feet. There will be .44 miles of public roads built and dedicated to the county in this subdivision. The,re will be individual sewage disposal systems for each lot. This long subdivision has been reviewed by the Planning Commission. Jerry smith then reviewed the conditions of approval. with corrections and additions to the conditions of approval, the Planning Commission recommends the Board approve the preliminary long subdivision for the Glen Cove Mobile Home Park. A question has been raised regarding who is responsible for the maintenance of the green bel t and open space areas. Jerry Smi th reported that normally the gre~n belt and park open space areas are owned in common by all lot owners and maintained by a Homeowners ÀSsociation. Commissioner Dennison stated that if the County is going to own this area then it would probably have to be open to the general public. Alan Carmen reported that there will be a trail system as well as the park. Every effort will be made to maintain the natural surroundings in this trail area. The discussion turned to what al ternati ves there are for the ownership of the greenbelt and open space areas of the plat. Bruce Seton reported that the lots of the subdivision are not going to be sold. He will retain ownership of the lots and agreed to maintain the greenbelt, parks, anÇl open space areas. Commissioner B. G. Brown suggested that this be made a condition of the long plat. without that covenant on the plat, these lots could be sold to indi viduals in the future, which would then leave the ownership and maintenance of the open space areas in question. A condition needs to be drafted before final plat approval is granted. In response to Commissioner B. G. Brown's inquiry, Alan Carmen stated that 3.1 acres of this plat are part of the new road system, and roughly 4.26 acres were platted roads in the old plat. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved that with the addition of a condition regarding the greenbelt and open space ownership, the preliminary approval of this long plat be granted as conditioned and recommended by the Planning Commission. commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Ralph Hudson, OWner: plat is on property --' -<...r,' 'å, "".' .;4."" -0,,·,(141 ':'ið;~ "00 ASS 'vrl·'!.tUlt~ . . ~ . commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of February 12, 1990 Page: 3 acres and the second is 1.68 acres in size. All of the subdivision requirements have been met on this short plat. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the final Hudson Short Plat as presented. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Final: Short Subdivision SP#10-89: Bridgeford Short Plat: This two lot short plat (each lot is 1 1/4 acres) is off of Black Bear Road, Jerry smith reported. All of the subdivision requirements have been met on this short plat. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the final short plat as presented. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. State Environmental POlicy Act Review: Hazyood Addition Lohg Suþd.ivision LP02-90: Cape George Road. ODe mile North of Chevy Chase Golf Course: Douglas Harwood~ owner: Jerry smith reported that this is a re-division of a five acre tract located north of the Chevy Chase Golf Course. This property will be divided into three lots. Th~ largest lot is approximately two acres in size with the other two lots each an acre and a quarter in size. There is half an acre dedicated to open space. After discussion of the road in the subdivision which will have to be built to County standards, Jerry Smith reviewed the environmental checklist for the Board. The staff recommends that the environmental impact is minimal. commissioner B.G. Brown moved to issue and determination of non- significance and lead agency status on the Harwood Addition Long Subdivision. commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. * * * HEARING NOTICE: Proposed Budget Appropriation/Extension: Hotel Motel Tax Fund: commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve Resolution No. 25-9Q a hearing notice setting the hearing date for the proposed budget appropriation/extension for the Hotel Motel Tax Fund on February 26, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Ger! Robison, ~airman, Jefferson county Records ManagementjMicrographic Committee re: Establishing a Records Management Program fo~ All county Departments and Approval of a Request for Statements of OUalifications for Professional Services Contract for Records Management: Geri Robison explained that after the Board discussed the Records Management Committee's proposal at the budget hearings, she explained goals and objectives of the committee to all the Department Heads. The departments have each submitted a letter stating that they agree with these goals and objectives. A request for statement of qualifications is also included for the Board's approval, Geri Robison reported. She reported that this notice is to have interested, qualified parties respond by March 16, 1990. An additional packet of information about the services to be provided will be sent to any interested party. commissioner B.G. Brown suggested that the primary role for this person be changed to say "to develop and coordinate" a Records Management Program for Jefferson County. Geri Robison stated that this person must have the knowledge to help the various county Departments develop a program that will fit the needs of their office as well as to meet legal requirements. ;.,~. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve and siqq Resolution No. , ,.;¡ ,It I~ '- ·V3!.. ~1tt fÀ{Æ"OO ':159 .. :" Commissioners' Keeting ltinutes: Week of February 12, 1990 Page: 4 26-90 establishing a Records Management Program for Jefferson county as presented and to approve the publication of the Request for statements of Qualifications. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Application for ~ldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund: David R. Trout: Commi~sioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the application for Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Funds in the amount of $375.00 as submitted for David R. Trout. commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. COJQpensatozy . TimQ ~greement for County Employees: After discussion of the comments received on the draft compensatory Time Off Agreement, commissioner B. G. Brown moved to adopt the Agreement for use by County Departments. commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. After further discussion, commissioner B. G. Brown withdrew his motion and commissioner Dennison withdrew his second. No action will be taken on this agreement until the document is redrafted to reflect that compensatory time is granted at straight time until 40 hours is worked in one week. Approval of Payroll Deduction for county Employees: Oµi:aqper Credit Union: commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the authorization for a payroll deduction for the Quimper Credit Union. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. commissioner Dennison moved that the Board meet in Executi ve Session with the prosecuting Attorney regarding the Leavitt building permit. commissioner B.G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Recommendation for Bid Award: Recycle Center Baler Building: The Public Works Department reviewed the bids for accuracy, Frank Gifford reported, and recommends that the bid be awarded to Western Construction of Bellevue for their low bid of $82,274.00. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to award the bid as recommended by the Public Works Department. Chairman George Brown seconded the motion. The motiop carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m. and reconvened at 7:15 p.m. at the Brinnon Senior Center for the following hearing. All Board members were present. HEARING re: Brinnon Flood Control Management Plan: Brinnon Senior Center: Chairman George Brown opened the hearing and introduced the Board to the 17 residents in attendance. Dr. Don R. Reichmuth of Geomax P.C. the consulting firm hired by the county to prepare the Flood Control Management Plan for the Dosewallips River, asked the residents present if they had any questions regarding the plan. A man asked how long the sediment traps would be in place? Dr. Reichmuth explained that on the Dosewallips River the upper trap volume is about 16,700 cubic yards and the lower trap volume would be 29,600 cubic yards. These volumes are based on a trap that is approximately 10 feet deep. He advised that there is no way to tell how long it will take to fill these traps. Dr. Reichmuth continued noting that there needs to be a close working relationship between the county, the State agencies involved (Fisheries) and the Federal agencies involved (Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife), the landowners«,a.ndrepresentatives of the logging industry. There should be !4e'f.inite changes in --'t" ,~ · ~« 16fi~ ,,: 00:. :160 III"" commissioners' Keeting Kinutes: Week of February 12, 1990 Page: 5 forest practices and development requirements. The river needs to be stabilized as much as possible to minimize adverse effects. This plan is an attempt to come up with the most cost effective, long term solution to gain stability in the river. Don then made a presentation on the dynamics of a river which included slides of the Dosewallips River area. Jim Seymour, puilcene Ranger District: Mr. seymour stated that there hasn't been all that much logging in the Quilcene area in the 1980's. OVer all the logging has occurred in the upper watershed. Dr. Reichmuth stated that plotting the summer and winter flows on the Big Quilcene River each year (over the past 50 years) shows that there were changes in 1957, 1970 and in 1981 that had a defini te impact on the river. He explained that he was not able to do this for the Dosewallips River, but that he needs to figure out what is changing in the Dosewallips River watershed that would cause the flows to change in the river. Larry Telles. Ouilcene Fish Hatchery: Mr. Telles asked if it could be that even though there is less going on with logging in this area in recent years, there is a cumulative impact from the logging that went on previously. Dr. Reichmuth stated that he wants to work with the Forest Service representatives to figure out what has happened to cause a change in the river flows. Jim Seymour: A reconstruction was done in the diversion dam in the late 1970's. Dr. Reichmuth reported that the gauging was done at the weir at City Lake on daily records kept by the Port Townsend Paper Mill. commissioner Dennison asked if the curve could be influenced by seasonal weather changes? Dr. Reichmuth responded that it could. Walter Beck: Mr. Beck stated that in 1985 there was a horrible rain and a draught ever since. Dr. Reichmuth noted that all of these things can impact the curve. Someone else added that we're not getting the snow pack that we used to. Ron Fulton: Mr. Fulton asked if Mr. Seymour was saying that the timber cutting is the same as compared to the '40's and '50's? It certainly isn't the same. He logged from 1958 to 1964 and the type of logging was entirely different. Most of the ground was bare. In the past a logger couldn't get some of the logs out of some of these areas, now we have the equipment to get the logs out. Dr. Reichmuth stated that the changes in the curve may be caused by a change in logging practices. Jim Seymour: Mr. Seymour stated that now they're (loggers) getting back to leaving trees in the draws. Dr. Reichmuth reported that a gravel trap is planned for the area of the river where Rocky Brook comes into it. There is a lack of places on the river for rearing small fish. This kind of gravel trap could be useful for fish habitat. It may be desirable to allow some natural enhancement around the trap for the fish. Larry Telles, Ouilcene Fish Hatchery: Mr. Telles asked if these traps would be full of water only during high flows? Dr. Reichmuth reported that one management objective could be to have the gravel trap only operate during a high water period and have the gravel flow with the water in the river during normal flows. There will be a steep area from the river into the trap and then the trap flattens out to a broad area to slow down the river before it enters the channel again. He then explained that the trap is dug without touching the river. . V~~ ,:: IBr~~'~ 00' :161 ...;~.- ; $:1" --. Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of February 12, 1990 Page: 6 Once the trap is dug the river is diverted into the trap with a diminished flow in the original channel. Once the trap fills up then the river is diverted back to the original channel and the trap is cleaned out. Ron Fulton: Ron Fulton stated that a similar plan was attempted at the Lazy C several years ago and that the state Department of Fisheries shut it down. Dr. Reichmuth noted that what happened in the past, happened in the past. He added that he spent part of this afternoon talking with Fisheries representatives about this plan and they seemed receptive. Larry Telles: Mr. Telles asked what the reaction of the state Department of Fisheries was? Don reported that the Fisheries resource is diminishing in the river and the state Department of Fisheries is charged with overseeing this resource. He feels that they were receptive to the plan but noted that once it is in place it will have to be reviewed with them before the next phase is started. Ron Fulton: I think that there seems that the group protecting the fish seem to win out in any plans that are made regarding the river. Don responded that everyone involved must sit down and resolve these issues in a constructive way. Dr. Reichmuth then explained the plan for the river to protect the Lazy C Development. Commissioner B. G. Brown added that the state would not let the County remove the gravel from the channel that was made by the County after the last flood. Dr. Reichmuth stated that this gravel could mobilize and cause problems in the future. The discussion then turned to the specific problems with the river at the Lazy C Subdivision and how they are being addressed in the Flood Management Plan. Dr. Reichmuth stated that the structures to be built in the river in this area will cost approximately $15,000.00 total. The fisheries says that work can be done in the river from June to September. Cliff Flodstrom: The river changed during the last high water. Dr. Reichmuth stated that of all the areas, he sees that this area is the most critical and the work needs to be done quickly. This area is not any where near stable yet. Ultimately this area will be put in jeopardy if nothing is done. The man who owns the property on both sides of the river before it reaches the Highway asked what will happen if these gravel traps are placed up river from his property? Dr. Reichmuth stated that if the river is made gravel deficient, the river will deepen and stop meandering in the river bed. Mr. Watts: Mr. Watts stated that he is new to the area and the plug and the rock bar in the middle of the channel are doing damage in the Lazy C area. The pictures presented are not what this area is like right now. I want to see some work done. Bill Cu¡ting. Engineer who worked for the u.s. Fish and Wildlife Service on the Big Ouilcene River: Mr. cUlting stated that his comments relate to the Big Quilcene River. He has been a contract engineer for the u.s. Fish Hatchery on the Big Quilcene River. He is concerned about the abili ty if this plan to maintain the entrance to the gravel traps because the river is very dynamic. Larry Telles: Why isn't Fisheries here tonight? Our experience with Fisheries is that they don't do anything with any speéd. Commissioner B.G. Brown stated that one thing that brought this study about was the need to deal with Fisheries. They don't like '-~~J V\)1. 16<!:fir:; 00.. :162 .. ... co1Dlllissioners' Keeting Minutes: week of February 12, 1990 Page: 7 people dredging all the time and they said that the County should put together a long range plan. Bill cuI tine¡: We have disposed of 1,500 yards of gravel out of the Big Quilcene over the last three years and could not find any markèt for this gravel. Dr. Reichmuth stated that there are many things that can be done before all the funding is found for this plan such as working with the forestry interests to change forest practices in the area, and doing the work on the Lazy C. The property owners in the area can tax themselves through the Flood Control District to provide funding for this plan. Jim Seymour: Mr. Seymour stated that he is on the Dungenéss River Coordinating committee and they have had a gravel dredging plan approved by Fisheries. Stan Betts re: Jefferson county Emergency Medical Services re: Annual Report of Services: Stan Betts, representing the Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services Council presented a report of the activities of the EMS Council during 1989. ,. MEETI~þ::~Ô~~ , ...~ ",.~,--...'\. ~" ~., ,__:,., .. ....-, ., / I' " :.~ ..... .. . · ~. '<Í. '" .f~' 'ð\ sJiAi: ¡~ j .' . '... " \ 1 ~ . ,¡; ¡ ',' : '.., J ._ _," 1_"".: I ./'1 i/ 1.\ _... ,~' '. t' " . ' ¡"'c ~. ': . -:: ,:~, o;£A~~t..,:~,~:> · . 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