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Home My WebLink AboutM040290 ":-- . ":, r I I I , 4- I I M I NUT E S WEEK 'OF APRIL 2, 1990 Chairman George C. Brown opened the meeting in the presence of Commissioner B. G. Brown and Commissioner Larry W. Dennison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the Minutes of February 26, 1990 as read. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Appointment to Board of Fire District Commissioners, District #2: Nine interested residents of the Quilcene Fire District and their attorney, Douglas smith, were present. Chairman George Brown informed those present that the candidates had been interviewed for Dick Borden's vacated position on the Board of Fire Commissioners. After the County Commissioners agreed that any candidate who received two or more ballots was to be the nominee for appointment to this vacant position, each county commissioner wrote the name of the candidate they were nominating on a piece of paper which was then passed to the Clerk. The Clerk reported that Michael Whittaker received the most votes. CommissionerB. G. Brown moved that Michael K. Whittaker be appointed by unanimous ballot to the vacant position on the Board of Fire District Commissioners for Quilcene Fire District #2. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Adoption of the Policy Development Process: After a brief discussion regarding the intent of the "Policy Development Process" proposed by the Elected and Appointed Officials, no action was taken. Commissioner B. G. Brown noted that he had asked the Prosecuting Attorney for his legal opinion on policy responsibility and authority. This opinion has not been received yet. John Raymond, Prosecuting Attorney and Be:r:yl Thorsen. Office Supervisor re: Adding Personnel: Child Enforcement Proqram: John Raymond reported that Beryl Thorsen attended a meeting set up by the state the Child Enforcement Program. The Federal requirements for Child Maternity and support Enforcement Programs are more stringent now. The Prosecuting Attorney's Office has the added duty of locating "errant" parents, and reviewing and adjusting support payments at least every three years. This means that one third of the case load will need judicial review each year. Beryl Thorsen showed the Board the Countyls ~urrent case load print-out. John Raymond explained that the state had a pase load of 199,599 in 1989. The state's case load for 1990 is anticip~tied to be 235,000, this is expected to go to 270,000 in 1991. YOL 16 f'~G~ "'orr: ~:~2l~ ". Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of April 2, 1990 Page: 2 The state has offered to pay for additional staff to enable the Prosecutor's Office to be in full compliance with the Federal regulations. The offer includes 100 percent of the salary and benefits and a portion of the salary amount for overhead costs. There aren't any match requirements. John Raymond requested Board approval to expand his office staff on the condition that the costs be reimbursed by the state funding. The Board concurred that a Budget Extension for another position in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office will be advertised. Sally Mc:Dole. chairman I Agent: Cooperative Ex1:ension re: Let I S Talk Month and Legislative QPdate: Sally McDole reported on a series of workshops which will be presented to teach parents and children about the values in their home and sexuality to help prevent teen-age pregnancies. Research shows that no matter how much education children have it doesn't mean much unless the parents are willing to talk about it. Groups of people are being trained to provide these workshops. october may be designated as Let's Talk Month. She then explained that the utilization of the $4000 JefferSon County gave (along with $10,000 from Mason county, $4000 for Kitsap county, $16,000 from Puget Sound Water Quality and $2500 from a SEPA grant) for hiring one aquaculture employee may change. She reported that if SB6326 passes all the criteria and the Governor signs it, there will be funding available for four employees instead of one. The salaries of these four employees would be paid for by the State. There would be two Sea "Grant employees and two Extension Agents who would work as a team to handle aquaculture and water quali ty . TWo of these permanent employees would be housed in Mason county; one in Kitsap County; and one in Jefferson County. The $4000 given by Jefferson County would be needed to cover costs of housing, secretarial and travel for these employees. There is $200,000 in this bill, which is a pilot program utilizing Mason, Kitsap, and Jefferson Counties. Application for Assisqmce from Soldiers I and Sailors I Relief Fund: commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the application for assistance from the Söldiers' and Sailors' Fund for Marshall B. Kithcart in the amount of $500, and William B. Brown in the amount of $75. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. BUSINESS FROM ÇOUNTY P-EPARTMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS HEAJQ:NG. re: Application for Franchise: To cons14uct, Operate, and Maintain utili ty Line~ On county Road Rigþts-of-Wa,y: John B. Timmis: The applicant, John B. Timmis, was present. Jerry Smith, Associate Planner, reported that this non*exclusive franchise application is in the Olympus Beach Plat. Mr. Timmis would like to place water, sewer 1 telephone, and television cable utility lines across the road and along the right-of-way easement. chairman George C. Brown opened the public hearing for comments for or against the proposed franchise. Mr. Timmis stated that this application was the continuance of a variance granted to him by the County. As there were no further comments, Chairman George Brown closed the hearing. commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve Resolution No. 34-90 granting the application for franchise to construct, operate, and maintain utility lines on County road rights-of-way as requested by John B. Tinnnis. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Right-of-Way Plans: Four Corner, Rþ.qdy ori ve, av.d Ai:r::port cutoff Road Iptersection: Aubrey Palmer, Office Engineer, explained that these YQl 16'>rAßf O(f=--2j)1 .. >- Commissioners' Meeting Mihutes: Week of April 2, 1990 Page: 3 right-of-way plans are being submitted for Board approval and that they include the minimum necessary for trucks to turn around and for traffic needs. Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the right-of-way plans for the Four Corner, Rhody Drive, and Airport Cutoff Road intersection. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ~ATJ. FOR BIDS re: Janitorial services for Multi-Service BUilding and the Administrative Portion of the Correctionét-l Facility: Frank Gifford, Archi tectural Coordinator, explained that this bid is for janitorial services needed in the administrative portion of the correction- al facility and the multi-services building. He noted that the Community Center is not included in this bid as it is not complete and the janitorial needs of that facility cannot be determined yet. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the call for bids and set the bid opening for Monday, April 16, 1990 at 11:00 a.m. for the janitorial services needed for the multi-service builping and the administrative portion of the correctional facility. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PLANNING AND BUILDING Brief on Schedule for WorkshQps and Hearings for Shoreline Plan Revision to Aquaçu1ture Section: Jim Pearson, Associate Planner, reported that two workshops are sdheduled for the public. One will be held at the Port Townsend City Hall on April 18, 1990 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and one will be held at the Tri Area Community Center on April 19, 1990 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.. The two different locations are utilized to give more opportuni ty to the community to attend. The workshops are to provide information to the public on the Shoreline Management Act and the Shoreline Master Program, and to answer questions concerning draft revisions. He also informed the Board that two Public Hearings will be held, one at Port Townsend City Hall from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. on April 25, 1990 and one at the Tri Area Community Center from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. on April 26, 1990. Jim Pearson and the Board briefly discussed public concern regarding shellfish aquaculture, salmon net pens, pollution discharge permits, "grandfathered" use, and the importance of defined areas within the Aquaculture section of the Shoreline Management Master Plan revisions. Final Short Subdivision SP12-89: Bastings Avenue West: Edward McClagnahan: Associate Planner, Jerry smith, reported that this short subdi vision is a three acre parcel divided into three lots. The sub- division is ready for final action as the agencies and departments are satisfied that the criteria has been met. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved for final plat approval of the McClannahan Short Plat, SP12-89, Hastings Avenue West as requested. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Review of Environmental Checklist for 100 - Bed Expansion and Facilities Upcn:'ade: Clearwater/Oly:anpic Corrections Center: Sheriff Melvin Mefford was present when Jerry smith reviewed the Environmental Checklist and Determination of Non-significance provided by the state of Washington Department of Corrections. He explained that the projected inmate population is expected to exceed the prison capacity this year and that the expansion is to accommodate the anticipated need. Comments from Jefferson County should be submitted by April 20, 1990. Vûl. 16 fAGE 00·. 2jL5 e. Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of April 2, 1990 J?age: 4 Sheriff Mefford explained that he has concerns regarding the impact on the County because potential escapees, the possibility of riots, and families visiting inmates will require increased police protection. Currently the law enforcement furnished in the West End is at a bare minimum. As there would be a staff increase of 27 people for the facility expansion, he suggested that an additional officer could be requested to offset the impact to the community. It would cost about $43,000 for one officer and the necessary equipment. He also suggested that the County ask if the Department of Corrections has funding available for law enforcement officers to cover the community impacts created by increasing the size of their facilities. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved that the county concerns be forwarded to Richard Bradley of Capital and Correction Facilities. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Jerry Smith, Associate Planner, will draft the letter. Decla:r::ing a Permi t ~øratorium. on Lands Converted from Class I, II, & III Forest Practices: Deputy prosecuting Attorney, Mark Huth, and Planning Director, David GOldsmith, were present to discuss the reasons for declaring a permit moratorium on lands converted from Class I, II, and ¡II forest practices with the Board. David GOldsmith explained that this moratorium would place a six year prohibition on local permits for timber cut under forest permi t class I, II, or III that were subsequently converted to non-forest uses without meeting the reforestation requirements of the forest practices act. Commissioner Larry Dennison moved to approve Resolution No. 35-90 declaring a permit moratorium on lands converted from Class I, II, and III forest practices. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Declaring a Moratorium. from the Use of S1Ws~tion 3.40.8 and 3.40.9 of th~ Jeffer$on County Subdi visio:q Ordinance for Creation of Parcels: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Mark Huth,' and Planning Director, David Goldsmith, were present to discuss declaring a moratorium from the use of Subsection 3.40.8 and 3.40.9 of the Jefferson county Subdivision Ordinance. David Goldsmith explained that the moratorium deals with the conversion of five acre tracts. This measure would give the County time to formulate interim measure$ and controls while updating the Subdivision Ordinance. The moratorium would be in effect for 45 days. Commissioner Dennison moved to approve Resolution No. 36-90 declaring a moratorium from the use Of Subsection 3.40.8 and 3.40.9 of the Jefferson County Subdivision Ordinance for creation of parcels. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion. Chairman George C. Brown opposed the motion. The motion carried by a vote of two to one. .:{etferson COunty Timber Conversion Policy: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Mark Huth, and Planning Director, David Goldsmith, were present to discuss the proposed Jefferson county Timber Conversion Policy with the Board. David Goldsmith explained that this would be a county policy dealing with timber land and the conversion of this land to non-forestry uses. The reason for this policy is that the conversions could have a negative effect on land use. This policy would address those potential effects prior to their conversion. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve Resolution No. 37-90, the Jefferson County Timber Conversion Policy, and Attachment A, Timber Conversion Policy and Administrative Procedures. commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ';t1:. 1.6 fAGf ,00.. ·216 .. , ... " Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of April 2, 1.990 Page: 5 ~ RRARTM't: re: PrQpoIHtd ot-dinance:ES~:tis~t ot ~.. Date (or ForeclQSùre Procaadings: . The. hearing was not held as the advertisement did not meet the ten day criteria. No one appeared. ;,:' commissioner B. G. Brown moved to set the time and date of the public hearing for the proposed ordinance for theestablishltent of the annual date on or before which the Treasurer of Jefferson County, Washington shall co:mmenceproceedings in foreclosure of delinquent special assessments at 4:30 p.m., Honday, April 16, 1990. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motioR·~~i,~,.p~ried by a unanimous vote. ~,.~%r.:*'~';('~'~%{"~'~>" M!$'.f~' ~\)ÃN--~ .~&», ·~f ,f.-"':'. ._C'_,_ _: 4- .. ;f' '~~. ..".,.., '4'.~ ., S .~.....:'!"...- · "'.....:~\. (,' ; . ~... t> ~ i.. . <:,; ..... ~.. ~ . i ~ .'. . '..".'¿: .. " ''''.. . .¡.: .. PI .,Q . ,'''.:.~~:.'\':J.A.:: .......__.... . $ , .1 ~. '.... ; }'.:'.~'U'. ~~~ J . :.;:D. .: ,-<t '-:~::r~' -!t¡~, .~- :n ;.. ";.':.~,. .,~ . -.,-"';' ..1 . .' '" .. 7.1. 11'. ... ',~ -, .!¡"' v' .. #": f.'~. 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