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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM052687 ..../c.. .. '" " <. \, ~,.._- .111 .. _I _I _I II1II1 -I _I -I _I _I _I .' District No. 1 Commissioner: District No. 2 Commissioner: District No. 3 Commissioner: Larry W. Dennison, B.G. Brown, Member George C. Brown, Member I 1 I Chairman I I ( I I ( 1 .. .. - - - - - - .. - - - JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF 'COMMISSIONERS Clerk of the Board: Public Works Director: .1erdine C. Bragg Gary A. Rowe MINUTES Week of May 26, 1987 Chairman Larry W. Dennison called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner B.G. Brown and Commissioner George Brown. Carl Rscene. WallY West:eraaard and John Parker. .1efferson County Fire Commissioners' and Secret:aries Association and Sheriff Mel Mefford re: Fundina the cost of the 911 Phone System: .1ohn Parker and two other members of the .1efferson County Fire Commissioners' and Secretaries Association came before the Board to discuss future funding for the 911 phone system. Commissioner B.G. Brown explained that when the 911 system was originally ordered by the County, the State legisla- ture gave the County the authority to go toa vote of the people for a $.50 per phone charge on phone bills to pay for the system. This issue was put on the ballot in the County and the measure was defeated. This was only a vote on how to fund the system but there was confusion among the voters that it was to approve the installation of the system. .1ohn Parker advised that t~e Fire Commissioners of the six east .1efferson County Districts served by 911 would like to have a similar measure put on the ballot again. It has been demonstrated, Mr. Parker added, since the 911 system was installed, that it is a very important system for this County. The system is currently funded, Commissioner B.G. Brown added, by a 40% contribution shared equally by the six east County Fire Districts and the Port Townsend Fire Department, with the remaining 60% coming from the Sheriff's Department budget of the County current expense fund. Mr. Parker further stated that the Coast Guard currently has only three response stations (Orcas Island, Seattle and Port Angeles) which leaves Port Lu.dlow unprotected. The Fire Department in Port LUdlow has offered free parking at the Fire Station and quarters (after the Fire Hall is reconstructed), to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Fire District plans to work very closely with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Sheriff's Department to form a marine protection division of the Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue. Providing these types of services should help convince the people, Mr. Parker feels, that 911 is a worthwhile system to fund. The original funding agreement, Commissioner B.G. Brown reported, was to continue as long as the system is operating. There was also a 40/60 split for the cost of the equipment, which has been paid except for an amoun t the County had to absorb because there was a mistake in the billing procedures between A.T. &:T. and United Telephone. Carl Escene read from a Sheriff's Department letter to the Fire District I s dated February 13, 1981, stating that after a five year , VOl 13 fACE o 1975 Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of May 26, 1981 Page: 2 period there would bea reduction in the monthly ~aintenance costs. Each Fire district is currently paying $921.00 per year which was estimated to go to $493.00 after the five year period. These costs were estimates based on the various phone company charges that year. This letter explained the purchase of the equipment (radios, 911 equipment and the addressing system). Mr. Escene reiterated that the Fire District's would like to see the phone bill funding for 911 put to a vote of the people again. Commissioner B. G. Brown stated that if this is put to a vote of the people again, it's very important that the people understand what they are voting for or against. There was confusion at the previous election over the ballot issue as well as who would be receiving the $.50 fee. Sheriff Mel Mefford stated that it is important to first understand the system. The number of phone subscribers in the east portion .of the County needs to be determined, so that how much funding will be derived from the $.60 fee can be estimated. The Fire Dis- trict's and the Sheriff's Department would need to promote this funding measure. .Chairman Dennison reported that the 911 costs the County current expense budget $25,000.00 per year. The discussion continued regarding the $.60 charge on the phone bill and how much funding it would raise, if the rate could be made less than $.50 per month and how people perceive this charge. Funding for 911 currently comes from property taxes, whereas this fee on the phone bill would fund the system through a utility tax. Sheriff Mefford asked what the next step would be to have this issue put on the ballot? The Board advised that they would be willing to put this issue on the ballot and that possibly it would be best to work toward the 1988 primary election. The int:ervening time can be used for developing the necessary information and support as well as to plan strategy. AGREEMENT re: TYDewriter Maintenance 1987: Steve's Office EauiDment: Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the contract with Steve's Office Equipment for maintenance of the county's typewriters as listed. The term of the agreement is from May 1, 1987 to April 30, 1988. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. Reauest: for PaYMent of Hotel/Motel Funds: Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce: The request for payment from the Hotel/Motel funds received by the County to the Chamber of Commerce was approved for the first two quarters of the 1987 allocation, by motion of Commis- sioner B.G. Brown, seconded by Commissioner George Brown. ADJ)lication for Special Occasion Liauor License: 3efferson Countv Pilot:s Associat:ion: Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the Special Occasion Liquor License as applied for by the Jefferson County Pilots Association. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. BUSINESS FROM COtJRTY DEPARTMElfTS Public Works AGREEMElft' re: CRe730. Rhodv Drive Overlav Project:: Consultant for SurveYiDa Services: PUblic Works Director Gary Rowe exPlained that part of t:he Rhody Drive Overlay Project (CR~730) includes improvements to the Ness's Corner Road/Rhody Drive intersection. Right turn lanes will be developed for this intersection. The County owns right-of-way adjacent to the corner, however, the exact location of the right-of-way ~ VOl 13 I'AGE O. 1.9~6 .L ",'.1_ __'::!~~';/ii-_' ~lc~ - ,3""' .. '. .~. ~.::[i..:':: ~ 9"'_ .~<--;~ 2 -""1 ':. .,:' t' t' ~ .-, -, '-. ' &~ "<'r ":._', < '~j :.; L: :.-' Fi'_ 'C' .;'.);j ".:-'tJ J' - \.' _.. "~,,;: '.1 '7 ie '~'-4 i; r: ",~ "'.J 1. ';"_ r...:." ,< Ci~: J,;';'-' ,,_I r ~, .0 .< ~1 ~1.? ,,~ '3 ;~~-.. '-""' ....~ , .~r.'~:~ J. ,,' ~~} (_~ ~~~ ?F~ ,.-" ~'\ :, ~, 3~ ~.~ ~~::l l ' .~- --: ':-1:::': '-<i f-'. ..,...... J....: ;~ "ZS,,-lA "r~r ~T ~ / ~~, r .-;: l~:' ;':'{ :::...,zi;J .' r"~" ::: i'= 'j~ :;~' ! . ~{ () Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of May 26, 1987 Page: 3 has to be determined. If the County did. this work, it is estimated it would cost about $5,000.00 because the County does not have any survey information in this area. Frank Fisher, however, has done several property surveys in the area I and will contract to do this work for approximately $1,500.00. . Commissioner B. G. Brown moveid to approve the agreement with Frank Fisher for surveying services ion CR0730 as recommended by the Public Works Department. Commissionerl George Brown seconded the motion. CALL FOR BID re: MT0732. Stri i f Various Coun Roads: This call for bids is for; 27. miles of painted stripe, 6,400 square feet of painted area stripe (18[" wide), 400 type 2 lane markers and 900 square feet of thermoplastic pavement ma~kings, Gary Rowe reported. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved I to call for bids for striping various County Roads and to set the 1I:>id opening for 10: 30 a.m. on .1une 15, 1987. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. Recommendation bv Solid Wast:e Advisorv Committee re: Sewaae and SludGe DisJ)osal: Les1i~ Aicken, representing the Solid Waste Advisory Commi ttee reviewed ~nd presented the Committee IS written recommendation and information !packet for sludge/septage treatment and disposal. Briefly, the recommendations are as follows: 1) I .1efferson County sho~ld terminate service as a handler of Sludge and sept~ge as soon as a private sector business becomes ava;ilable to handle these wastes for the north Olympic Pen~nsula. 2) The transi tion to private sector handling be accom- plished at the earliest date possible. 3) The County take assertive measures to attract private sector business capa~le of recycling sludge and septage materials. 4) The timely transition to private sector recycling be accomplished regardless of whether it be solely sludge or combined sludge an~ septage recycling. Ms. Aicken then explained tha~ when the material is received by the processor it is stabilized by ~ither the lime or the chlorine process. The State Department of EcologYiprefers and permits the lime stabiliza- tion process in the State. After the material has been stabilized it can then either be composted (dry) or used in a land application (wet). There are concerns in applicati~n of either of these recycled products. The State DOE regulates application of these materials, where they can be applied or disposed of, and how the land will be used after the application of such material. Accumulations of metal in the soil is of concern in the land applicatio~s. The County Health Department also becomes involved in monitoring ~pplication sites. Discussion continued regarding ~he amount of sludge being dumped at the landfill, the possible sourc~s of toxic materials in septage and sludge, estimated costs of the I various processes and privitization of handling this material. Pub~ic Works Director Gary Rowe added that after .1anuary 1, 1988 the County cannot accept sludge and septage at the County landfill unless a variance is applied for through the State Department of Ecology. The [SWAC is also recommending that their recommendation as a whole be acted on as soon as possible. Annual Bridae CoDdit:ion ReJ)Ort: The annual bridge inspection was completed last week, Gary Rowe reported and submitted the written report for the Board's revie~. The following three bridges will require more than routine maintbnance: Queets River Bridge - the tonstruction of the replacement for this bridge is underway. I ~VOL 13 fAGE 0' 19'17 , ' . Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of May 26, 1987 Page: 4 Owl Creek Bridge (West End) - This bridge shows continued deterioration and should be replaced if it is to remain as a OOUnty bridge. The bridge has been re-rat-;d and re-posted and heavy trucks will not be allowed on it. I I Portage Canal Bridge - The bridge raili~g needs to be repaired, spot painting ~eeds to be done, the navigational lighting system needs to! be overhauled, th~ bridge fenders need to be replaced (DOT funding is avai1ab1, for this), and concrete bridge approal.Ch slabs need to !Ibe constructed (funding is available for Ithis also). I Franchise A reement. Ca Geor e Sewe District: A joint resolution by the County and he Sewer District lis needed for accep- tance of the terms of the franohise recently approyed, (See Minutes of April 27, 1981), Gary Rowe reported. Commissione~ B.G. Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 44-87 grantin9 Cape George Sewer District No. 1 the authority to operate as prescribed by .1efferson County Ordinance No. 2-81. Commissioner Georg~ Brown seconded the motion. I I I Cooperative Ext:ension I SallY Weinschrot:t. Cooperative Extensibn re: Memorandum of Aareement for contractina Services of County Extension AGent:: W&shina- ton St:ate University: Sally Weinschrott exp1~ined that under her present employment arrangement the County and Wasbington State Oniver- sity share payment of a portion of her salary an~ benefits. If this Memorandum of Agreement were approved, WSO would e~ploy, provide fringe ! benefits such as annual leave, sick leave and pr~fessional leave, for the .1efferson County Extension Agent. The salary for the Extension Agent would be determined by the Washington State tegislature. The County would sign a Personal Services Contract wi th WSO for the Extension Agents salary, payable in monthly increm~nts. fl. A ter discussion the Board concurred that this would be advantageous arrangement for the County. Sally weinschrotf will fill out the necessary paperwork and return it to the Board fori final action. I I I Health Department I Budaet Transfere, Health Deeartment: ~eolutjOn No. 46-81 was approved by motion of Commissioner B.G. Brown~ seconded by Commis- sioner George Brown to approve the budget transferr as requested by the Health Department. I Human Services l CONTRAOT re: Human Services #2200-6 653 Mental Health' Wasbinaton Stat:e DeDa t:ment of Social and Healt:h Services: The contract between Human Services and the State Dep~rtment of Social and Health Services for me,ta1 health services was approved by motion of Commissioner B.G. Bro~, seconded by Commissione~ George Brown for a total amount of $65,9514.00. This contract is effective from 7/1/87 through 12/31/87. , VOL 13 rAGE o 1978 I I dfJl:! .":>il.:.n: ,- .:~ t": "_ ..E~";j. ~'_.";', ,}' ~ r.< :-'} :-<t'~~i~] --:.~:-;.~...7~~~~. 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