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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM041387 if ., - ., 1- HI J'DFERSON COUR'l'YBOARD OF COMMISSIOlfERS , . .'1- .1 District No. 1 Commissioner: Larry W. Dennison, Chairman' _ ~, District No. 2 Commissioner: B.G. Brown, Member , _ ~I District No. 3 Commissioner: George C. Brown, Member ,_ -I 1_ -, Clerk of the Board: 3erdine C. Bragg , ~ _I Public Works Director: Gary A. Rowe I .. _I ,. !ill' _ M I N U '1' E S Week of April 13, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry W. Dennison in the presence of Commissioner B.G. Brown and Commissioner George Brown. Bart Philligs. Director. J'efferson County Economic Develop- ment Council re: PDA Contract for 1981 and Liauidation of Personal Propertv on Union Nbarf: CONTRACT re: Peninsula Development Associa- tion (PDA): Bart Phillips reported that the County contributes each year to the Clallam-3efferson County economic development district organization known as the Peninsula Development Association. This organization is eligible for funding from the Economic Development Administration, which provides access to loan funding for public works or technical assistance projects. The PDA is also investigating what can be done to s,ave the railroad on the Peninsula. This contract is for $3,150.00 which will be taken out of the $5,000.00 the County budgeted for the Economic Development Council in 1981. Commissioner B . G . Brown moved to approve and sign the contract with the PDA as presented. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. Liquidation of Personal Proper tv on Union Wharf: The disposition of the personal property (freezers, fish processing equipment, etc.) that remains on Union Wharf was discussed. The disposition of this property needs to be taken care of in the next few months since the equipment will have to be moved off the Wharf by boat in good weather. Mr. Phillips asked that the County take the lead in the disposition of this, equipment. Commissioner B.G. Brown stated that the best way to dispose of this type of property would be by sealed bid which would be handled by the County Treasurer" An agreement can be worked out wi th DNR regarding the proceeds from the sale of this property and their past due lease paYments. The Board concurred that Bart Phillips notify DNR regarding the County's intention to dispose of this personal property and work out arrangements with them on how the proceeds from the sale will be handled. Revolvina Technical Assistance Loan Proaram:This program is a "no to low" interest loan fund for technical assistance studies for both public and private sector entities. Up to $30,000.00 can be provided to public agencies at zero percent interest for the first three years with graduated interest (zero to five percent) for the balance of the loan term up to eight years. The funded studies must resul t in the creation of new jobs or the retention of jobs. Planning Director David Goldsmith suggested that one use of these loan funds by the County could be for the update of the Shoreline Management Master Program to address aquaculture uses. Other applications could be for the SR20 vot. 13 ~AGt r 0 . ~i2S3 County Commissioners' Minutes: Week of April 13, 1981 Page: 2 Corridor Policy and the Quilcene Bay Water Quality cleanup project. The consensus of the Board was to direct the EDC and the Planning Department to development the necessary loan applications. AGREEMER'l' re: Surety Bond Escrow, Structural ReDair Contract for the Brinnon Senior Center Project: McClane Construction: Commis- sioner B. G. Brown moved to approve and have the Chairman sign the Escrow Agreement with Pauline P. Amell and Albert 3. Amell, acting as sureties for McClane Construction Co. for the contract to do structural repairs to the Brinnon Senior Center building as awarded by contract. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. BUSIlfESS FROM COOlfTY DEPAR'l'MElf'l'S David J'ensen re: . Vacation of Lower Adelma Beach Road: Mr. 3ensen explained that when the new upper Adelma Beach Road was con- structed it was done with the understanding that as soon as it was finished the Lower Adelma Beach Road would be vacated. This vacation was finalized last week. The vacation was started from the south side of Mr. 3ensen' s property however, which cuts off the access to this property from the lower road. Because of the terrain in that area an access from the newer upper Adelma Beach Road is not feasible. The 3ensen residence is the last residence that needs access from the Lower Adelma Beach Road, and Mr. 3ensen asked that the County extend the vacation of this road through his property. Commissioner B.G. Brown stated that a right-of-way vacation can be reduced in size, but it can not be extended without going through the whole vacation process again. If the original vacation was begun at Mr. 3ensen's south property line and he would like that changed to the north property line he would have to apply and go through the necessary procedures to have this additional area vacated. Mr. 3ensen stated that he doesn't feel it is his responsibility to request that this addi tional area be vacated because it was his understanding that the vacation of the old right-of-way would be done when the new upper road was completed. Public Works Director Gary Rowe reported that the area to be vacated was determined with the input of the residents of the area. All of the property owners in the area were notified when this vacation was initiated. Chairman Dennison stated that if some record could be found that would show that the original intent indicated the point that the vacation was to be where Mr. 3ensen has stated, then possibly the County could consider not charging for the vacation proceedings. No action was taken on Mr. 3ensen's request until more information is presented to support his contention. PaYroll Chanae: Mary Kav Broom: Public Works Director Gary Rowe explained that this payroll change for Mary Kay Broom was to cover the period of time that she was employed while the new Secretary in the office was being trained. Ms. Broom left County employ after training the new secretary. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the payroll change for Mary Kay Broom as requested. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. CONTRACT re: Remodelina Work in Courthouse Basement: Blue Beron Construction: Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the contract with Blue Heron Construction for the remodeling work in the basement of the Courthouse as awarded on March 3, 1986. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. 'VOL 13 r~Gf r 0 1.284 County Commissioners' Minutes: Week of April- 13, 1981 Page: 3 Claim for Damaaes: Pacific Northwest Sell: Gary Rowe presented a Claim for Damages against the County as presented by Pacific Northwest Bell. Purchase of One Ton Truck: State Department of General Administration: Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the purchase of a 1 ton 1981 Truck for $12,966.00 from the State Department. of General Administration as presented by the Public Works Department. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. Commissioner George Brown moved to appoint Commissioner B.G. Brown as Acting Chairman during the portion of the afternoon session that Chairman Dennison was absent. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion. PLARRING DEPAR'l'MER'l' Kala Beiahts Preliminary Lona Plat: This request for prelim- inary plat approval, Planning Director David Goldsmith reported, is for the last addi tion at Kala Point. This addi tion will include the development of 14 lots over a 10 acres area, and will include two open space tracts (35~% of the development) which will be used as a com- muni ty drainf ield system for some of the lots. The density is 1.36 lots per acre. The development will be done in two phases. These lots will become part of the Kala Point development and share in the use of the open space area along the beach and clubhouse. Water will be supplied by the Kala Point Water System. Two variances are being requested: 1) That the road system be private, and 2) An additional variance that the road right-of-way width to be reduced from sixty feet to forty feet. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal, found it consistent with the County Comprehensive Plan and the Tri Area Community Development Plan and recommends that the preliminary plat approval and variance requests be granted. Since the Planning Commission review, Fire District Number 6 has stated concern that the cul-de-sac radius be built and paved to County standards. Bill Lindeman representing the project proponent, the New Kala Point Limited Partnership, reported that the developers are working with the Fire Chief from Fire District #6 to make the cul-de-sac radius meet their approval. David Goldsmith then reviewed the ten conditions of approval suggested by the Planning Department for this preliminary plat approval. Acting Chairman B.G. Brown asked Mr. Lindeman about the monthly service charges for water and sewage system maintenance that the Utility company charges? Mr. Lindeman reported that the Washington State Utility and Transportation Commission has reviewed the utility charges made by the Kala Point Utility Company because the water usage rates were increased with the other utility charges this year. The utility company experienced a $20,000.00 loss last year, and the rates were raised to cover a portion of this loss. Acting Chairman B. G. Brown stated that he would like to review the utility company's sewage charges as audited by the State. He also asked that the Annual Report of the septage operation, as required by the contracts with the County be provided. Mr. Lindeman will arrange a meeting at a later date to go over the information requested by Commissioner B. G. Brown. Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the two variances requested and the Preliminary Plat known as Kala Heights subject to the condi- tions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Acting Chairman B.G. Brown seconded the motion. VOl 13 ~AGf 01285 County Commissioners' Minutes: Week of April 13, 1981 Page: 4 Current Use Tax Assessment ADDlicatioD #C1-86: J'ames and Erma Caldwell: Senior Planner Rachel Nathanson reported that this Current Use Tax Assessment Application being requested is to place 6.2 acres of property including tidelands, on Marrowstone Island into the Open Space designation. This property is located about a half a mile south of Fort Flagler State Park, in the Mumby Short Plat. If approved this application would: 1) Allow no further subdivision of the property, 2) preserve the shoreline and Marrowstone Island water table and 3) conserve the scenic and natural qualities of the property and enhance the nearby Fort Flagler State Park, according to the applicant. The applicants do not wish the p:J:'operty to become a public use a:J:'ea, however. Ms. Nathanson then reviewed the findings for the Board. The current assessed value of the acreage (excluding improvements such as the home and the garage) is $106,560.00 which would be reduced to $53,280.00 if the open space designation is approved. This would be a tax shift of $532.80 per year. The Planning Commission, after reviewing the application, recommends that the Board deny the request because the application does not offer adequate public benefit or meet the criteria of RCW 84.34. The applicant was not present, however an adjacent property owner, George 3anders (221 Madrona Road), stated that some of the adjacent property owners have expressed concern about designating this property as Open Space because of the remoteness of the property as well as the requirement regarding public access. Co~issioner George B:J:'own moved to deny the Current Use Tax Assessment Application #C1-86 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Acting Chairman B.G. Brown seconded the motion. SR20 Corridor Policies Redraft: Planning Director David Goldsmith reported that two items have been changed in this re-draft of the SR20 Corridor Policy: 1) The defined area has been changed to that which lies on either side of Highway 20 extending from a point just south of 30hnson Equipment Rentals to the Old Fort Townsend State Park Road, and 2) The Buffer - Specific plans for implementation under this policy will be evaluated and approved during each proposal's review. The properties that are affected will provide a proposal on how they will accomplish the policy to maintain a thirty foot practical opaque screen buffer, within six years of the date of occupancy. The discussion of the redraft continued, with no action taken on its' adoption at this time. . ProDosal to Chanae Airport Runwavs: Port of Port Townsend: The Port Commission of the Port of Port Townsend is proposing to change the alignment of the run'Wayand do some upgrading at the .Jefferson County Airport, David Goldsmith reported. The proposal is to move the runway to the south to clear obstructions at either end of the runway which will make the airport a "basic utility" airport. The runway will also be paved. The FAA will fund this proposal for up to 90% of the total cost of eligible items. If two or more agencies (The Port and the County) share in the im.... plementation a proposal these agencies shall determine which agency will act as Lead Agency for the environmental review. Since this upgrade is being done on an existing property, no Comprehensive Plan review is required, David Goldsmith continued. Commissioner George Brown moved to agree that the Port Commission of the Port of Port Townsend be the Lead Agency for the proposal to upgrade the 3efferson County Airport. Acting Chairman Brown seconded the motipn. Refund ReQ'uest: E.' E. Coulter: Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the refund request submitted for E. E. Coulter in the amount of $112.80. Acting Chairman B.G. Brown seconded the motion. lVOl 13 rAt~, 01286 .' l County Commissioners' Minutes: Week of April 13, 1981 Page: 5 Reauest for Extension: Short Plat Approval: Acre & Dupuis SP#9-84 and SP#10-81: Senior Planner, Rachel Nathanson reported that these two short plats near Triton Cove were approved in 1984 and have been given extensions to finalize the requirements for the final short subdivision approval. The Triton Cove water system is seeking State approval which is one of the items needed before finalization of these short plats can proceed. A request for another six month extension for the subdivision approval for these plat has been requested in hopes that the Triton Cove Water system will be approved by the State before the end of the summer. Commissioner George Brown moved to grant a six month extension for the short subdivision approval for the Acre and Dupuis Short Plats. Acting Chairman B.G. Brown seconded the motion. ' TREASURER Petitions for Property Tax Refunds: Various ADDlicants: The following petitions for property tax refund were approved by motion of Commissioner George Brown, seconded by Acting Chairman B.G. Brown: Othel A. Hoyt $141.12 Othel A. Hoyt 141.35 Richard 3. Aumock 261.85 Lewis Curtis,Sr. 91.94 R. F. Holtman 114.14 Kala Point Swim and Racquet Club " " " Othel A. Hoyt Richard Aumock Richard Aumock R.H. Holtman R.F. Holtman (2) $56.54 264.05 249.59 183.94 169.25 126.18 125.06 IIUMAR SERVICES National Oraanization on Disabilitv Liaison Deeianation Form: CommissionerB.G. Brown moved to appoint Ella Sandvig, Human Services Administrator, as the National Organization on Disability Liaison for the County. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. ASSESSOR Assessor J'ack Wes~erman and J'eff Chaoman re: 1981 Budaet Appropriation: Assessor 3ack Westerman explained to the Board the impact on the 1981 budget due to personnel changes in his office, as well as the addition of a draftsman who is working on a Veterans Ad- ministration work program. The Veterans Administration will be funding a portion of the salary. The Assessor will submi t the necessary paperwork to request and budget transfer and budget extension needed. The new supplies needed to implement the computerized appraisal program were also discussed. * * * David J'ohnston. Archi teet re: ReDort on 3efferson County J'ail: David 30hnston reported that he has inspected the reported cracks in the jail facility, and found new cracks in the corridor outside the jail kitchen and an enlarged crack in the day room of Cell Block B. The structural engineer and the soils engineer were notified to come.and inspect these cracks. The soils engineer, reported that he feels that these cracks were not due to settling of the soils. Mr. 30hnston then explained the testing done on the compaction of the soils of the fill that the jail was built upon. The soils engineer is planning to inspect the site again. ~VDl 13 rAtE o 1,287 ., . l'" County Commissioners' Minutes: Week of April 13, 1981 Page: 6 In response to the items brought up by a retired building inspector such as numerous cracks in the block walls arid floor and a steel plate buckling in the garage, Mr. 30hnston noted that normal procedures and adequate inspection services were provided during the construction of the jail. The structural engineer has advised Mr. 30hnston after his re-inspection, that the building has not lost any structural integrity and that the settling movement should soon stop. There is a disagree- ment between the two engineers regarding the cause of the buckling, which will need to be investigated further. A written report will be submitted from these engineers regarding theirre-inspections of the building. Fuel Bills for the ' Facilitv: David 30hnston reported that there were no fuel consumption predictions made by his office on this facility. He then reviewed the fuel bills for the last few months and noted that the demand rates charged for "peak" hour consumption and the basic rates amounted to 20% of the total bill. The rate for most of the billing is $.361 per kilowatt hour while the demand charges are $5.35 per kilowatt hour. These charges have nothing to do with the energy efficiency of the building. They are based on the way that the electricity is used in the building. The Sheriff and the power company are investigating these electric charges for the facility and ways to avoid these demand rate charges were then discussed. Applications for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund: The following applications for assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund were approved by motion of Commis- sioner B. G. Brown, seconded by Commissioner George C.Brown: Fred W. Dutton David D. Harder Ronald 3. Hansen Kenneth E. Bruton Chester E. Standish William S. Hendrix Raymond Clark Susan P. LeRoy 3ames W. Cox LeRoy L. Harding VFW Post #1498 Hadlock $400.00 210.00 350.00 500.00 500.00 600.00 500.00 381.16 320.00 323.09 240.00 Yearly building rent. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS rdine C. Bragg, lerk of the Boara SEAL ~VOl 13 rAGE I. 0 1.Z88