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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM111086 (..' :~ .......; Clerk of the Board: Public Works Director: Larry W. Dennison, B.G. Brown, Member (Vacant) 3erdine C. Bragg Gary A. Rowe .'- I- I- 1- ChairmanJ _ 1111 I- I- Jill 1111 1111 - III. _I _I _I _I -I -, _I _I -I _I 3EFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS District No. 1 Commissioner: District No. 2 Commissioner: District No. 3 Commissioner: MINUTES Week of November 10, 1986 Chairman Larry W' Dennison called the meeting to order with Commissioner B. G. Brown in attendance. Bud Porter and Veterans Relief Committee Members re: Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund: This meeting was postponed, by request of the Veterans, until 10:00 a.m. November 17, 1986. Byron Ruby re: Solid Waste Pees on Burnable Materials: Mr. Ruby came before the Board to discuss the fees for dumping burnable items at the County landfill. He stated that the fee per ton is high especially (brush, tree branches, etc.) since these items do not take up space like other items. This cost may be a deterrent to some people and may cause them to dump along the roads. Commissioner Brown stated that there is expense involved with disposing of burnables at the landfill even though they don't take up space. Mr. Ruby suggested that cutting the fee in half would be ~ore equitable. Chairman Dennison further explained that the State has imposed new requirements for landfills which will significantly increase the amount of funding the County will have to put into operating the landfill. Peter SimDson, Director, Clallam-3efferson Community Action Council and Prosecutina Attorney, 30hn Ravmond re: Brinnon Senior Center: Peter Simpson explained that in doing the preliminary plans for the Brinnon Senior Center, two areas of concern have been discovered: 1) The building was not 'constructed with earthquake protection and 2) There is asbestos in the textured ceiling of the bottom floor (where the Senior Center will be located). The ceilings of the upper floor (motel and apartment rooms) will be checked by that State. Bill Pollak, Project Manager with the CAC, stated that the State Department of Labor and Industries is testing for asbestos in the building. There is no charge for this work. He further stated that his concern right now is for the welfare of the people running the motel, himself and for the people who rent the apartment. Since it is known that there is asbestos in at least a portion of the building presently, Mr. Simpson asked if the liability with regard to the asbestos and the condition of the structure itself, is sufficient to require that the motel be closed until these items are corrected. 30hn RaYmond stated that there is no question that the County would be liable if the~e was any damage caused by an earthquake. The County has two c~9ices: 1) Make the repairs while the motel is operating since there hasn't b.een ,an earthquake'in this area for years and accept the risk involved," or '2) Close the motel and make the necessary repairs. ~ ~----'---------- I . ~-- ~jli> ~1 A rr..:tJ:':'IiI' .G~ Ud1 Lh~~~ Commissioners' Minutes: Week of November 10, 1986 Page: 2 An architectural firm is in the process of developing bid specifica- tions, Mr. Pollak reported, for structural enhancements. These will take about three months to complete. The asbestos problem can also be included in the specifications. Peter Simpson advised that a request will be made to the State for supplemental funds to cover these new problems. If the County does decides to close the motel, Mr. Simpson asked that the apartment renters be allowed to stay in the apartment, provided no asbestos is found in this area, since it is not in a portion of the building that is subject to the structural stress of the second floor. Commissioner Brown asked if there is an estimate of income that will be lost from the operation of the mote~ if it is closed for three months? Mr. Simpson reported that over a three month period $10,000 to $12,000 in income would be lost. The discussion continued regarding the risk to the County because of the problems found with the building structure and what can be done in the short term to remedy them. The Board directed Peter Simpson to research what can be done immediately to make the building safe until the contract can be let for more extensive structural work. The Building Inspector and a local contractor will be consulted on this matter. Marilou Sanelli re: Closure of VFW Bul1dina(1020 Water Street): Marilou Sanelli came before the Board to discuss her rental of the room on the second floor .of the building at 1020 Water Street. She stated that she is willing to build a fire escape to the second floor room that she rents from the County. Also the areas of concern that the insurance company noted, such as the wiring, fire extinguishers, and blocking off the access to the upper floors, have been corrected~ Chairman Dennison advised that the issue is the effect that keeping this building open will have on the County's insurance. Commissioner Brown stated that he has reservations about leaving one room in this three story building open. The Chairman suggested that Ms. Sanelli not put any more money into improvements for this building, since the County cannot give any guarantees on how long she will be able to use the space. (See also Minutes of August 25, 1986). The Board will contact Homer Smith Insurance, the County's broker, to check on what effect Ms. Sanelli's proposal would have with regard to insurance on this building, as well as the rest of the County's insurance package. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS BEARING re: Petition to Vacate County Road Riaht-of-Way: Portion of Lake Avenue: Phillips Bavview Addition: Robert L.& Sharon F. Southard: Public Works Administrative Assistant Carter Breskin reviewed this petition to vacate, after Chairman Dennison opened the hearing. Lake Avenue is located near Discovery Road, South 3acob Miller Road and SR20 and the Southard's are requesting that a 300 foot long by 60 foot wide portion of it be vacated. The Southard's were granted a license to use this right-of-way about three to four weeks ago for a septic system and placement of their mobile home. The Public Works, and Planning/Building Departments, as well as Fire District No. 6, have no objection to this vacation. The Assessor places an assessed value on this parcel of $4,500.00 which means the applicant will be required to pay $2,250.00 in compensation. The Southards' have also petitioned to vacate the lot lines in the northerly 1/2 of Block 12 of the Phillips Bayview Addition. l.ot:. i'~~~~~A / nrr'45S5 ~~,?-1:~ .J_ _:0, 'i,."\~,.","'-- - -,~,., . , 1______ '~ ,Commissioners' Minutes: Week of November 10, 1986 ?age: 3 The Chairman asked for public comment and Mrs. Southard stated that she is in favor of this petition. Hearing no comments against the petition, the Chairman closed the hearing. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 88-86 ordering the vacation of that portion of Lake Avenue laying between Blocks 3 and 12 of the Plat of Phillips Bay View Addition and the lot lines in the northerly half of Block 12, effective upon receipt of compensation. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion. Commissioner Brown further moved that when the road vacation becomes effective, the License to Use Right~of-Way that was previously granted to the Southard's be revoked. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion. Purchase of Snow Plow throuah Thurston County: Public Works Director Gary Rowe reported that the unit price for a snow plow to be used on the Kenworth 10 yard dump truck is $5,500.93 from Pacific Coast Truck Center contract with Thurston County. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the purchase of a snow plow through the Thurston County contract with Pacific Coast Truck Center of Tacoma. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion. A.T.& T. Phone EQUipment Contracts: Gary Rowe reported that he has sent a Memo to all departments suggesting that they do not sign the, contract that they may have received from A.T. & T for use of phone equipment. A contract for phone equipment will be negotiated for all County departments at one time. ReQUest for Improvements: Lone Star Road: Phillip Bollina: Gary Rowe reported that an inspection was made of this road and it was found that the road needs to be made wider to allow Mr. Bolling to move a 14 foot wide mobile home onto his property. How wide is the question that remains? Eighteen to twenty feet would be necessary except that there are trees in the right of way which makes the widening project more involved. Commissioner Brown stated that the County needs to define what is reasonable to accomplish the objective and still be acceptable to Mr. Bollings' neighbors. The neighbors should be notified, before any work is done, that Mr. Bolling intends to widen this road under County supervision to accommodate his need to move a mobile home onto his property. PLANNING DEPARTMENT SEPA Threshold Determination: Private Dock Extension, Mats Mats Bay; Francis Mulholland: Associate Planner Bob Duffy reviewed the Environmental checklist and staff findings for this proposal to replace an existing dock and extend it approximately 45 to 55 feet. If the extension is approved the dock will be the same length as other docks in that area. The proposal will place five additional pilings beyond those presently installed. The SEPA checklist did not identify any significant environmental concerns. Mr. Duffy stated during further review of the checklist that the dock replacement is proposed to be 10 feet wide (the current dock is 4 feet wide). After discussion of the impacts of ' a 10 foot wide dock as opposed to a six foot wide dock, the Board indicated, that without any information from Mr. Mulholland about his intended utilization of the dock, it would be best to review the proposal for a 10 foot dock. Any change in width can be handled when the Shoreline Permit is reviewed for approval. Commissioner Brown stated that the width of the dock is a concern to him and Mr. Duffy replied that he would make a note of that concern and make sure that it is addressed in the Advisory Report that will be developed for the Shoreline Permit Application. ill. ","",!), )~:,:IA;' fJ .~. ~j' J!\ r.:- ~6'" ~R';$ "- Ub1 L~UO ,",',:....';,', I, ~~'--'- _.-.~~-_.- - ~ ,~, i-,i~ ~ Commissioners' Minutes: Week of November 10, 1986 Page: 4 Commissioner Brown moved to issue a Determination of Non-Significance and Lead Agency Status for the dock replacement proposal submitted by Francis Mulholland. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion. SEPA Threshold Determination: Buildina Expansion & Modifications, Linaer LonaerRoad: Coast Oyster: This proposal, Bob Duffy reported, is to cover the patio that is attached to the southeast corner of the Coast Oyster building on Linger Longer Road in Quilcene. A 10 foot by 15 foot patio would also be added to the outside of the building. The Planning Department did not find any significant adverse environmental impacts during the review of the environmental checklist for this project. Commissioner Brown moved to issue and Determination of Non-Significance and Lead Agency Status for the Coast Oyster building expansion and modification proposal. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion. Emeraency Moratorium on Filina and Processina Substantial Development Permits for the Growth and Culture of Fish in the Marine Waters of 3efferson County (Fish Farms): Chairman Dennison reported that a Resolution imposing a moratorium on issuance of Shoreline permits for fish farms in 3efferson County has been drafted in response to the concerns expressed by citizens, but also to allow time for the completion of the Aquaculture Policy that has been drafted for the County. Commissioner Brown noted that even though Mr. Wally Forbes of Sea Farms of Norway was present, the Board had not solicited his comments regarding this issue; since proponents of the other side of the issue were not also present. Mr. Forbes then asked the Board to delay taking any action on this moratorium for at least a week, to allow him time to prepare a statement. It was Mr. Forbes understanding that the Environmental Impact Statement being done by the State on aquaculture will not be issued until 1988. After discussion of setting a time frame for the moratorium, Chairman Dennison advised that updating the Shoreline Management Master Plan is estimated to take approximately seven months, and the Resolution states that if final action on the changes have not been taken at the end of that time the Board will review the need to continue the moratorium. Chairman Dennison further stated that it has come to the Board's attention that the County's aquaculture policies are inadequate, especially since the increase in the number of projects being submitted for approval. British Columbia is also considering a moratorium on fish farms due to the large number of project applications they have been receiving. It appears that the industry has attempted to target areas that are most conducive to aquaculture and possibly ones that offered the least amount of regulatory resistance to their proposals. This moratorium, in the Chairman's opinion, is not met as a statement for or against aquaculture, but is an effort to address public concerns and allow the public input into the development of this policy. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 89-86 adopting a Emergency Moratorium on filing and processing substantial development permits for the growth and culture of fish in the marine waters of 3efferson County (fish farms). The moratorium will be reviewed, for possible continuance in seven months if the update of the Shore,line Management Master Program is not completed. Chairman Dennison se60nded the motion. , f . . - , v . "I, .. .....r.J. "Appointment to the Plannina Commission: Commissioner Brown "moved tti:"appoint Samuel B. Swanson to a four year term on the Planning Commission (position previously held by Winston Frenzel).:'Chairman Dennison seconded the motion. '( i iQl -t,(:~u. .!:.U!: .1;fJ ,hl'J_ ,.' .","1 ~i ~n'l" 4;'~7' "1_,' \ L;"v' . . " , , 1 I. . , .. Commissioners' Minutes: Week of November 10, 1986 Page: 5 BtJMAN SERVICES Ella Sandvia, Director, Human Services Department re: Contract Amendments for Develooment Disabilities and Personal Services Contract: Commissioner Brown moved to approve Amendment #3 to Contract #2490-48794 with the Department of Social and Health Services for Development Disabilities as recommended by Ella Sandvig, Director of Human Services. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion. The Personal Services Contract for Laraine Dover to provide counseling services for the Mental Health section of Human Services was approved by motion of Commissioner Brown and seconded by Chairman Dennison. ADDlication for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund: The application for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund as submitted for William C. Erwin in the amount of $90.00 was approved by motion of Commissioner Brown seconded by Chairman Dennison. MEETING AD30URNED 3EFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairman ~J B.G. Brown, Member (Position Vacant) ~~ 4'"" t'!)' , nAall""'~8 ~i.0"i'A~.UU' L~~ 'WI -",;-:--'-'.- <.<~~ --, '1': !