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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM061686 ... ,"" t "',. 1: r I I II I District No. 1 Commissioner: I District No. 2 Commissioner: I District No. 3 Commissioner: !iI I II II .1EFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS I I II Larry W. Dennison, Member I B.G. Brown, Member I 30hnL. Pitts, Chairman I I II 'I Ii .1erdine C. Bragg Gary A. Rowe Clerk of the Board: Public Works Director: M I NUT E S Week of June 16, 1986 The meeting was called to order by Chairman .1ohn L. Pitts in the presence of Commissioner B.G. Brown and Commissioner Larry W. Dennison, at the appointed time. Dr. Paul Cornaby, President, Peninsula Colleae re: Colleae Level Educational Needs in Eastern .1efferson County: The following people were present to discuss the college level educational needs of eastern .1efferson County with the Board and Dr. Paul Cornaby, President of Peninsula College: Paul McCarrell, Associate Dean of Instruction for Vocational Education at Peninsula College; Alan Carr, Associate Dean of Instruction for Continuing Education at Peninsula College; Dick Klnt, Port Townsend Advisory Council; Nora Porter, President, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce; Brent Shirley, Mayor of Port Townsend; Pat Hogan, Port Townsend Advisory Council; Bart Phillips, Director, Jefferson County Economic Development Council; .1erry Gorsline, Port Townsend Cooperative Association and Wayne Bleier, Therapist in Port Townsend. Dick Kint reported this meeting with Dr. Cornaby was precipitated by a group of interested citizens, representing public, private and commercial interests in eastern .1efferson County writing a letter to Dr. Cornaby urging that a full time outreach position be established to serve .1efferson County. Many of those persons met with Dr. Cornaby at Peninsula College a few weeks ago, at which time he suggested that this meeting be held. Dr. Cornaby advised that after reviewing the data they have involving the Jefferson County-Port Townsend area, they have come to the conclusion that they would be ill advised not to go ahead with what was planned for this area which is to install a learning lab in Port Townsend this coming year. The planning, budgeting and in the structure set up with the State have all been designed for this action. This planwillbenefi t the people of .1e.fferson County, in particular the Port Townsend area, who have difficulty making certain kinds and times of classes. This is a one time expenditure that the college Can make. If the expenditures in the Port Townsend area are to increase substantially in the future, the College must have more money. Peninsula College, Dr. Cornaby continued, is financed by the State based on the number of full time equivalent students. The legislature has not given the College any more funding in the last few years and the financial allocations for all of the colleges in the district have settled into a fairly stable pattern. .1efferson County is getting a little more than its' fair share of the State funding available for an outreach area. Until such time as the College has some growth in PTEfs and receives more funding from the State, it will not undertake any long term substantial increase in the outreach program. , VOl 12 tAG~ o 2068 , J Minutes: Week of .1une 16, 1986 Page: 2 The share of funding an area receives is determined, Dr. Cornaby added in response to a question from Mayor Shirley by the total amount being spent per total population in an outreach area, and the College will not be replacing the person who formerly worked in the Port Townsend area. Alan Carr, Associate Dean of Instruction for Peninsula College then explained that the plans for Port Townsend this fall will be to offer a number of courses in the learning lab on as flexible a basis as possible. Part of the idea of the learning lab is to be able to offer business type classes (typing, office machines, accounting, and some other types of classes) in the COllege's rented facility (downtown). Smaller groups can also be accommodated through programs designed to be done on a individual basis such as a typing package that was recently purchased and a similar package that is offered for accounting. The lab could then be open with a number of students working on different programs at the same time. Other classes such as art and ceramics will continued to be offered at the various school facilities in the area. Mayor Brent Shirley stated that the concern is that a person is needed to facilitate other programs, recruiting, and coordination of programs. Dr. Cornaby added that the College feels it must go ahead with the, learning lab since it is a one time expenditure which is substantially above the funding that would normally be allocated to .1efferson County. An assistant in the Continuing Education department will be sent to Port Townsend for at least two days per week to take care of the administration problems. Any further staff would be on a part time basis. There will not be a full time administrative position in Port Townsend. Tbe discussion continued regarding the funding for the college; how the State allocates funds to the College; how the College determines the share of the funds to be allocated to 3efferson County and how the college determines what courses to offer in this area. Dr. Cornaby advised that the College can not make any commitment right now, other than they will do the best they can for .1efferson County and Port Townsend, with whatever it takes within their resources. Dr. Cornaby agreed with the suggestion that' an official advisory committee from Jefferson County could be established because it would be easier for the College to deal with one group. The composition, number of members, and goals of a .1efferson County Education Committee were then discussed. Dr. Cornaby suggested that this committee meet on a regular schedule, and should be designed to work cooperatively with the College administration to furnish community input for educational needs and to gather representative input from the various communities within .1efferson County. Commissioner Dennison stated that, because of this meeting, he has a better understanding of the problems that the college has had to deal with in the .1efferson County area and the college should have a better perspective on exactly what is expected in terms of quality of product that is offered to the people in this area. Approval of Minutes: The Minutes of June 2, 1986 were approved as read by motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Dennison. Support of the Constitutional Riahts and EQUalitv of All Citizens of the Northwest: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 61-86 supporting the constitutional rights of equality of all citizens of the Northwest as requested by the Kootenai County Commissioners and Task Force on Human Relations and by the Mayor of Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. CONTRACT re: Peninsula Develooment Association; Economic Development Council: Commissioner Brown moved to approve the contract with the Economic Development Council for funding of the Peninsula LVOl 12 rAG~ o 2069 Minutes: Week of June 16, 1986 Page: 3 Development Association in the amount of $3,000.00. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion for the purpose of discussion. Commissioner Dennison questioned the paYment amount of $3,160.00 and "in kind" service amount of $1,468.60. Commissioner Brown retracted his motion and no action was taken on this contract awaiting further investigation into the proposal. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: J;l'UBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT re: Reimburseable Work; Clallam County: This agreement is for ClallamCounty to do dust coating on the Bogachiel River Road at an estimated cost of $360.00 for the Public Works Department, Public Works Director Gary Rowe reported. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the Reimburseable Work Agreement with Clallam County as recommended. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. Temporarv Summer Help: Four young people have been hired for temporary summer work, Gary Rowe, Public Works Director reported. They will be working on inventory and traffic related projects under the supervision of the County Engineer. Under Union contract policy, a Temporary Help Agreement is required for each of these workers. Commissioner Brown moved;to approve and sign the Temporary Help Agreements for: Heidi Schade, Don Rogers, Kurt Albrecht, and Lisa Flaherty, with a copy of each contract to be sent to the union. Commissioner Dennison seqonded the motion. Hearina Notice: Six Year Transportation Proaram: Commissioner Dennison moved to set the date and time for the hearing on the Six Year Transportation ~rogram for July 1, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Defensive Drivina Classes: Gary Rowe reported that a Memo was sent to all departments and other agencies who have employees that drive County vehicles informing them of the defensive driving classes being scheduled. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Letter to Everareen Fiber re: Chimacum Chipper Operation: Assistant Planner Rachel Nathanson presented a letter for the Chairman's signature to Mary Schoeder of Port Townsend Paper Company stating that the variance was granted in accordance with WAC 113.60.080 on .1une 9, 1986. The variance will allow continued use of the site for a period of 90 days while efforts are made to comply with noise levels established by the State and Jefferson County Resolution No. 61-86. Commissioner Brown moved to have the Chairman sign the letter to Evergreen Fiber. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. HEARING re: Proposed Budaet Appropriationr Plannina/Buildina Department: Planning/Building Department Director David Goldsmith outlined the proposal budget appropriation being requested by the department. The amount of $61,916.00 will move the funding from two grants for water quality studies (Shellfish Protection Plan Grant and the 206j Grant) into the Planning/Building Department budget. The County's portion of these two grants will be $21,660.00 which is to be ~ VOl 12 rAG~ o 2070 Minutes: Week of June 16, 1986 Page: 4 provided through "in kind" services which will be provided over the 16 month period of the project. Chairman Pitts opened the hearing and asked for comments for or against the proposed budget appropriation. When no one appeared to speak for or against the proposal, the Chairman closed the hearing. Commissioner Dennison moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 62-86 ordering the budget appropriation for the planning/Building Department. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Reapportionment of the Health and Plannina/Buildina Department budaets: David Goldsmith, Director of Planning/Building and Health Department Administrator explained that this reapportionment of the department budgets is necessary due to the grant monies from the DOE Shellfish Protection (G0086122) and 206j (G0086062) Grants originally being appropriated into the Health Department budget and then being granted to the Planning/Building Department. Commissioner Dennison moved to approve Resolution No. 53-86 reappropriating the funds into the Health Department and the Planning/Building Department budgets as recommended by Planning/Building Department Director and Health Department Administrator, David Goldsmith. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Oraanizational Structure: Plannina/Buildina Department: David Goldsmith advised that the position formerly held by Peter Steele must be redefined and the matter of covering the work of the Building Inspector while he is on vacation also needs to be addressed. The Building inspections, plan checks for the building department and the addressing system are the areas that require the additional work provided by this position. The administrative staff is just holding their own with the present workload, which means that there will ,be no time for training or installation of the bUilding permit and shoreline permit tracking system on the computer which is scheduled for implementation. The proposal is to hire a secretary for six months to help with the workload while the computer system is being installed and put on line. The replacement of the part time position just vacated is also necessary to help with the administrative work involved with the Shoreline permits and various other duties as needed. Increasing the Building Inspector position to an eight hour day would help give him more time to be in the office to answer questions and be out in the field each day. After discussion of the budget and workload impacts involved with these proposals, the Board concurred with David Goldsmith's proposal to hire a building inspector on contract to cover the period of time Mike Ajax is on vacation, and to allow the Planning Department to contract with a secretary on a temporary basis to help with the administrative work while the computer system is being implemented. HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTRACT re: Professional Services: Beverly Rich: The contract with Beverly Rich for professional services as the Director of Nursing was approved by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Dennison. Payroll Chanae: 3eanne Chao: The rate increase for completion of the employment probationary period for ~eanne Chao was approved by motion of Commissioner Dennison, seconded by Commissioner Brown. ~ Vat. 12 rAGE o 2071. . . , Minutes: Week of .1une 16,1986 Page: 6 The meeting was recessed Monday evening and reconvened Tuesday afternoon after the Health Board meeting, with all Board members present. ASSESSOR PaYroll ChanQe: Connie Barrows: The rate increase for completion of the employment probationary period for Connie Barrows was approved by motion of Commissioner Dennison, seconded by Commissioner Brown. The Tuesday meeting was recessed and reconvened on Wednesday afternoon after the Board attended a Transit Authority meeting. All three Commissioners were in attendance. Application for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund: Commissioner Brown moved and Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion to approve the following applications for assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief fund: Larry Kohrdt Melody Sanders $284.28 494.66 APPROVAL AND SIGNING OF BILLS: The bills for June 1986 were reviewed and approved for paYment by each Commissioner. TREASURER Balancina prior years tax rolls: Commissioner Dennison seconded Commissioner Brown's motion to authorize the Treasurer to correct the prior years tax rolls so they are in balance on the IBM System 36, as she requested. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Notice of Intent to Exchanae Privately owned real pro~erty for County owned real property; Anthonv E. Stroeder: Resolution No. 64-86 was approved by motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Dennison regarding the exchange of real property between the County and Anthony E. Stroeder. The Notice of Intent to Exchange Real Property was signed by the Chairman and will be heard by the Superior Court .1udge on 3uly ___ at 9:00 a.m. Establishina a Drua Fund for the ProsecutinQ Attorney: Resolution No. 65-86 was approved by motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Dennison directing the Treasurer to create a special fund to be known as the Prosecuting Attorney's Drug Fund. This fund will be used to apply drug offender's penalty assessments to drug abuse investigation and prosecution. ~ VOl 12 rAGE o 2072- .e- United '9, 198Eil Commlssioner BroWn moved . the'mo-tion tq . Northwest.