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' ,.. ," ,.. , ....:i:.....:I.... .;:;.i..~~II!li.I.~~f:~.,.; ,.,..,."...,.,.,.,.,...,...".,..:::I:i1l1ljl.II::I!:li.i.!~~II!I.!.!~'. i;,.,...,....."..'....:'..:,:.".:,:..,.::...'..,',.'".'..'...;...',' MINUTES WEEK OF JULY 24, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Chairman George C. Brown in the presence of Commissioner B. G. Brown and Commissioner Larry W. Dennison. Lois Smith, Director. Juvenile and Family Co~ Serviges and Mike ~an, Juvenile Prob$tion Office~ re: Juvepile Services ProgramA: Juvenile and Family Court services Director, Lois smith, reviewed the refusal skills program presented to the pUblic schools by Mike Ryan, Juvenile Probation Officer. In the next five to ten years the demands for juvenile services will peak because of the increasing number of children. Refusal skills are taught ,to help reduce the number of children who become involved with the Juvenile 'Court system. ' In the past year this program has been presented to all 6th grade classes in Port Townsend, Chimacum, Quilc;:ene, Brinnon and Queets/Clearwater. Fifth grade classes in Quilcene and Port Townsend and well as seventh grade in Chimacum and seventh and eighth grade classes in Brinnon have received this instruction. A total of 465 students have participated in this training: 21 from Brinnon, 254 from Port Townsend, 18 Queets/Clearwater, and 38 from Quilcene. A video camera is used to show the students what they look like when'they practice the skills they are taught. Mike Ryan presented a video of one of his sessions. Each student is given five hours of instruction, which includes spending time discussing refusal skills for situations that include stealing, lying, malicious mischief as well as drugs and alcohol. Individual and group si tuations are also discussed. Lois Smi th stated that this cirriculum will be expanded this fall to cover a 15 to 18 week span, which it is hoped will increase the childs ability to transfer what they've learned into real life situations. The goal is to provide this program to 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS Call for Bids: 'CR9J738 oak Bay /Flagler Road Intersection Improve- ments: Commissioner Dennison ~oved to approve the call for bids and set the bid opening for this project to improve the Oak Bay/Flagler Road Inter~ection on August 14, 1989 at 11:45 a.m. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. LV.. ,','-"-; If. ,:; ''i,J\ :i'~ Ot13659 ~~ commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of July 24, 1989 Page: 2 Request to CIlc:mge Name of Hadlock to Port Hadlock on Official Docum~ts and Signs" etc.: East Jefferson County Business Club: Diana Griffith representing the East Jefferson Business Club. She reported that Port Hadlock is the name of record on the plat filed in 1897. The East Jefferson Business Club is requesting that the name of Port Hadlock be used on any future maps, plats, official documents and road signs. The Hadlock business communi ty feels this will enhance the business climate. Mrs. Giffith stated that the Post Master advised that there is no problem with this name change for the Postal Service and they will deliver the mail no matter if it says Hadlock or Port Hadlock. Commissioner B. G. Brown stated that one of the main thrusts of this request is to Change the road signs and the maps. People that choose not to use the name on their addresses will still be able to receive their mail. Mrs. Griffith noted that there are some businesses that currently use Port Hadlock as their address. There is no record of why the "Port" was dropped from the name for Hadlock. commissioner B. G. Brown suggested that the intention to change the name be posted and advertised to let the public know what is being considered so that they can comment. The notice would include the date that the Board will consider thi~ request on their agenda. The Board directed the Public Works Department to-publiSh and post this intent. PUBLIC NOTICE: Intent to Release Fun~ for the port Townsend Community Center: State Department of Community Development: This public notice is required before the State Department of Community Development will release the funds for the PQrt Townsend community center renovation project, C~rter Breskin reported. This notice will be published. commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the public notice and have the Chairman sign it. commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Request to H~ve BoileJ." Room and LaudJ:y at Multi-Services Building Transferred to the Hos.pi,tal and Repairs Needed to the Chimney: Frank Gifford reported that it will cost approximately $18,000 to repair the chimney in the boiler room at the Multi-Services Building. The motar has come loose at the top of the Chimney from water seeping into it. When the repairs are made to the chimney, the height would be reduced and concrete will be placed around the top of it. This would elminate all of the problem areas. The Chimney does not have to be the height it is now because the type of wastes that are disposed of have changed over the years. This repair work should be done within the next year. Carter Breskin reported that the Hospit~l contacted her last week and asked that the County give the boiler roo and laundry room back to them. Commissioner B.G. Brown reported that when the Catholic Church sold the hospital to the Hospital District they . id not have enough money to buy the the whole facility, so the County purch sed the boiler room, laudry room and the portion now known as the Mult-Serv'ce Building. He added that this is not a good time to consider this reques. Carter Breskin reported that she is doing a needs asseSsment for the Multi-Services Building which will be finished in the near future. AGRE Lease: computer Equipment: Washingto Services: This agreement will allow th off of the state contract, Carter Breski sin d Coo at' e Department of Information county purchase computer equipment reported. Commissioner B. G. Brown LV 15 r~t!: 00- 3660 , . commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of July 24, 1989 Page: 3 moved to sign the agreement with the state Department of Information Services as submitted. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Building Parmi t Fee for the Repair of Sta:irs at the Brinnon Senior Center: The matter of the building permit fee for the repairs to the stairs of the Brinnon Senior Center was referred to the Board. Removal of the Sign in the Parking Lot at the Brinnon Senior Center: The sign in the front parking lot of the Brinnon Senior Center should be removed, Carter Breskin reported to provide more space in the parking lot. Frank Gifford suggested that the sign could be relocated to a place on the side of the motel office. Commissioner B. G. Brown stated that the residents of Brinnon do not want this sign removed. He asked that Frank Gifford develop some alternatives for relocation of the sign. Access to the Back of the pioneer Building: The problem with the the access to the rear of the Pioneer Building (1020 Water Street) has not been resolved, Carter Breskin reported. Les Skogman, owner of the adjacent building) has blocked access to the rear of the building over the past weekend. The garbage truck ran the barricade down to pick up the garage from the rear of the building, but the problem still remains. The owner of the parking lot at the rear of the building is Bill Swenson and Mr. Skogman leases the parking lot from him. Mr. Swenson is not willing to give the County access to the back of the building because he feels it would create a problem for him in the future. Carter Breskin stated that the County has are two alternatives with regard to this situation: 1) the county can attempt to prove in Court that they have a right to this access by adverse possession or, 2) the county can make an agreement with Mr. Swenson to pay for access to the back of the building. A meeting will be arranged between Mr. Swenson, the Prosecuting Attorney and the Board to discuss this issue. IIUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT 16500-75515 re: Interagency Agreement: Jefferson County Human Servic~s to Provide Diagnostic Evaluations of Nursing Home Residents to Determine Need for Active Treatment or other Mep.tal Heal th Services: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services: The agreement wi th the State Department of Social and Heal th Services is for the Human Services Department to provide funding for diagnostic evaluations of nursing home residents to determine need for mental health services, was approved by motion of Commissioner Dennison, seconded by Commissioner B. G. Brown. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Ella Sandviq, COOrdinator, Human services Department re: Various Issues: Ella Sandvig, Coordinator for the Human Services Department reported that the State Department of Social and Health Services has not been able to provide transport se~vices to one of their clients, and the Human Services Department has agreed to do this transport on an emergency basis. The County's liability was discussed and Ella Sandvig reported she will no longer do this transport after the first of August. Ella sanvig will ask the Prosecuting Attorney about this matter and the county's liability. Reqp.est for Ap,propriationfor Mental Health Services: The Mental Health Advisory Board recommends, Ella Sandvig reported, that the Department ask the County for $11,000 to allow the department to continue serving their mental tvm~ 15 f1im- dn' 3661 commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of July 24, 1989 Page: 4 health clients at the same level for the balance of the year. The Board concurred that this appropriation request be included in the hearing scheduled on August 7, 1989. A letter will be written to the city of Port Townsend asking them to participate in this expense. HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1989 Bu~get Transfer: Health Department: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve Resolution No. 60-89 authorizing the 1989 budget transfers as requested by the Health Department. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PLANNING AND BUILDING Shoreline Substantial t)evelopment Permit #89-005: Gpnstruct Six (6) Detached. Single Fami ly Condominiums with Access Road And utili ties: Kala Point Adjoining Kuhn spit Lagoon: Lagoon ~sociates: Renata Wheeler representing Lagoon Associates was present when Associate Planner Jim Pearson reviewed the findings on this project to construct six detached single family condominium units at Kala Point adjoining Kuhn spit Lagoon on a 1.8 acre parcel. Each residence will have a septic tank which will have the effluent pumped to an off-site community drainfield located outside the shoreline jurisdiction. This area has a dual shoreline designation: from ordinary high water to a point 50 feet landward from the top of bluff is "conservancy" and the remainder of the shoreline area being desiqated as "suburban". All of the building is being done in the suburban designation. Jim Pearson then reviewed an agreement that was made between the Kala Point Development and the Snohomish Tribe which governs development below the 50 foot elevation on the site. This agreement is still in effect. He then ~eviewed the testimoney received and the recommended mitigating conditions for this project. Jim Pearson then reviewed the Shoreline Commission recommendation on the project which is that the project be approved with the conditions as revised. Commissioner B. G. Brown Development Permit with commission. commissioner unanimous vote. moved to approve the Shoreline Substantial the conditions as amended by the Shoreline Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a State Environmenj;al Policy Act Review: Shoreline Permit Exemption: Test Underwater Cable Laying Machine: Discovezy Bay, North of Fai:plount: ~acobson ~rothers, Inc.: Brian Jacobson of Jacobson Brothers was present when Jim Pearson reviewed the environmental checklist for this project to test an underwater cable laying machine in Discovery Bay, north of Fairmount, a minimum of 1,000 feet offshore. This machine would be on a 3,000 to 5,000 foot track, in waters greater than 30 feet deep. The machine uses water jets to excavate a trench, the cable is laid in the trench and then covered by the excavated material which is blown out the back of the machine. The material excavated will stay suspended in the water for a period of time. Approval has been given to use the sub-tidal lands from the State Department of Ecology. An Army Corps of Engineers permit is alsO required for this project. The increase in turbidity in the water column is a concern, Jim Pearson reported and he suggested that water quality monitoring be done. The State Department of Fisheries will require monitoring during the project and ;V!)1~ 15 f!rf,1" on 36~Z . . commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of July 24, 1989 Page: 5 compensation for any resources that are lost (cr~b, geoduck, clams, etc.). There is a gradual slope to the bottom of the Bay in the area proposed for this test. The substrate is primarily silt and sland. It is estimated that there will be one cubic yard of excavation for ~very three lineal feet of cable laid. Jim Pearson then reviewed the suggested mitigating con~itions for this project and the comments he received lover the phone from Reed Gunstone. Mr., Gunstone noted concerns about: 1)1 Impacts from siltation on adjoining beaches, 2) chemical composition of the substrate, 3) monitoring while the project is in progress, 4) marking of t4e project site~ 5) why was Discovery Bay and Jefferson County was choosen f~r this test, and 6) why a shoreline substantial development permit is not b~ing required? Kay Goodhue also expressed concerns by phone on increased tutbidity and its' impact on adjacent shellfish beds, Jim Pearson reported. I Jim Pearson added that he had spoken with a habitat manager for the state Department of Fisheries, who is familiar with tije Jacobson operation. He stated that he does not expect suspended sedi1pents to reach intertidal shellfish beds. The Department of Ecology was cpntacted and RUSS McMillen stated that a permit is required from the Army Cqrps of Engineers which may require the Department of Ecology to do a water qdality certification on the project. This certification would allow the project to degrade the water quality standards for turbidity and dissolved ox~gen within a specific area around the project. I i Jim Pearson suggested that tb,e County require I that this water quali ty certification be required, for this project as w~ll as monitoring. Similar projects that have been issued shoreline pezinit exemptions were then discussed. I Chairman George Brown asked how many trenches WiUld be dug? Mr. Jacobson stated that he expects to be at this site for apprximately five days. Three of four trenches, 500 to 600 feet in length, wou d complete the test. The depth of the trench is five feet. This site was qhoosen because of the soft material reported to be on the bottom. This machine is being developed as an alternative to a conventional dredge operatioq which does quite a bit of harm to the environment. This machine is designe~ to minimize the amount of turbidi ty in the water column. Mr. Jacobson state? that if turbidity becomes a problem they can stop the test until a more fa~orable tide. I i Chairman George Brown stated that Discovery Bay isl a popular place for people to go crabbing. Mr. Jacobson added that the co~tours on each side of the trench are very minimal after one or two tides. '0 analysis was done of the substrate in this area. commissioner Dennison s~ated that he would like to see an analysis done of the sediment on the bottom of the bay. He added that he is uncomfortable with the amount of informat~on available and with the tight timeframe required by this project. 1 Mr. Jacobson stated that he has a hydraulic pe!rmi t approval issued just recently by the Depa~tment of Fisheries which cqvers most of the concerns expressed by the County. Commissioner Dennison n*ted that the Department of Fisheries is concerned with very specific items ~o do with the geoduck and crab, while the County has broader concerns, suc1' as the composition of the substrate and the turbidity of the water created by this process. Jim Pearson suggested that a zone be established ~round the project site and if the water quality deteriorated beyond that zon~ then the project would be stopped. This would require some kind of moni ~oring to determine. The Department of Fisheries has a list of consulting f~rms that do bottom surveys and monitoring. A condition could be added thiat monitoring be required outside of a 100 foot radius of the project site tp assure that water quality is not being impacted. [V{)l t5 f;M;r 00 3663 ! 1 . . Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of July 24, 1989 Page: 6 Mr. Jacobson added that the first application for this test was made to the Army Corps of Engineers in January. They are trying to minimize any impact to the environment. The contract that these machines will be used for is in Long Island New York. Charles Broders asked what happens if the sediment is upset by the wind and the tides and then lands on the clam beds in the area? Commissioner Dennison stated that if the monitoring is limited to the time that this project is operatinq, there would be no information on problems that could occur later. Possibly the monitoring should be continued for a period of time after the project is completed. Jim Pearson suggested that additional conditions be added as follows: "The proponent shall employ a consultant approved by the Washing- ton state Department of Fisheries, to monitor water quali ty conditions during the period of testing actitivites. if washington state turbidity standards are violated at a distance exceeding 100 feet from the cable laying machine, operations shall cease until such time tbat operations can be conducted without violating turbidity standards." H Prior to commencing testing operations, the proponent shall conduct a survey of bottom sediments from the proposal site and provide a particle size and chemical analysis report to the Jefferson County Planning and Building Department." "The proponent shall mark the corners and boundary line of the proposal si te by buoys at mininni.m intervals of 500 feet. The buoys shall be visible at a minimum distance of 500 feet." Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to issue a mitigative determination of non- significance with the additional measures worked out today. commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. state Environmental Policy Act Review: Shoreline permi t ~eDlption: Repair and Replace Pilings. Stairways, Decking. Debris Walls and Fuel oil Line on Existing Docks at Kill: Port Townsend Pa,per Company: Jim Pearson reviewed this proposal by the Port Townsend Paper Company for repair work at the mill site. Thor Thorenson, representing Port Townsend Paper Company was present. Tbis work is strictly for repair and replacement of existing docks. There are no new docks proposed. A Department of Fisheries hydraul- ics permit is required for this project, as well as an Army Corps of Engineers permit. All of this 'work will be performed over water. The substrate is primarily silt, wood chips and sand. Jim Pearson then reviewed the environmental checklist, and suggested mitigating conditions for this project. commissioner B. G. Brown moved to issue a mitigated determination of non- significance as proposed. commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Final Binding Site Plan: R & R Ente:r:prises R. V. PllJ:'k: North Side of the Up,per Hoh Road: Norm Robinson: Jerry smith, Assistant Planner, explained that the preliminary binding site plan was approved in 1985. The project is on 2.8 acres and includes nine recreational vehicle sites as well as four 20 by 22 foot cabins and a 24 by 36 foot store and cafe. All conditions required on the preliminary site plan have been completed. The Planning commission reviewed the project and recommends approval of the final binding site plan. [VOL 15 fAt~OO 3664 .. f ,. commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of July 24, 1989 Page: 7 commissioner B. G. Brown moved to grant final approval to the final binding site plan for the R & R Enterprises Recreational Vehicle Park. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. AUDITOR Mazy GQ.boury, Auditor re: 1990 Budg~t Process: Auditor Mary Gal>oury came before the Board to discuss the 1990 budget process. She reported that the narrative format used last year has been updated as well as the capital outlay form, which it is hoped will make the process easier. * * * Bearing tlotice re: Proposed Budget, APpropriations/Extensions: Various County ~partments: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve Resolu- tion No. 61-89 setting a public hearing for August 7, 1989 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers to take testimoney regarding the proposed budget appropriations/extensions requested by the Sheriff, Human services and Health Departments. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Appointment of Tru~t~e for Jefferson county Librazy District 11: Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to appoint Edward Markusen to serve an unexpired term on the Jefferson county Library District Board of Trustees. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Mr. Markusen's term will expire April 1, 1990. Ap,pl,ication3 for Assistance fro. the SoldiE;)rs' and Sailors' Relief Fund: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the following applications for assistance from the Soldier's and Sailors' Relief Fund: Kenneth Mossholder $363; Paul Anderson $50: Herschel Atkinson $254.38. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Appointments to the COlllmunity Beal th Nursing Advisozy Board: Grace Chawes and Homer C. Todd were each appointed to a two year term on the Communi ty Heal th Nursing Advisory Board by motion of Commissioner B. G. Brown, seconded by Commissioner Dennison. Each of their terms will expire July 23, 1991. , VOL 15 rM;~ 00 3665 .. . . ,II' .. commissioners' Meeting Hinu.tes: Week of July 24, 1989 Page: 8 Aut!1orizatiol! '1:0.. Sign ,DQcuI1~ts fOJ;. 'the FarmersB()Dle A~i nistrati,op Loan: port "Towns~n<J CQlII1Il1Ul,i.ty" center Reqovation ,Pro.ject:, commissioner Dennison moved to have the Chairman sign,a letter authorizing Gary A. Rowe, PUblicWQrks Director, tosiqn documents relatinq to the Farmers, Home Administration Loan for the Port Townsend ,community Center renovation project. Commis$,ioner B.G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a urtanimous V. ,/ / fie"./. JEFFERSON COUNTY ~,.ARD.F~SS, IO,NERS, , . " . ~~~ -- George C.. rown, Chairman ,~" B.G . Brown, Member ~~ tiarry .. . ' ennison, Member' . MEiTING SEAL: , . ~. ~3666 ",.'''l'! ~5H!'!' U'lJ