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DIstrict No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No.3 Comml..loner: Patrick M. Rodgers
County Administrator: John F. Fischbach
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
MINUTES
Week of February 14, 2005
Chainnan Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner David
W. Sullivan. Commissioner Patrick M. Rodgers was absent.
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the minutes of January 18,
2005 as presented. Chainnan Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Community Development re: 2005 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle: Senior
Planner Josh Peters reported that there are nine site specific amendments that will automatically go on this
year's final docket. In most cases, these applications were submitted by landowners who wish to have their
land use designations changed. Staff will be reviewing these proposals to see if they meet the requirements
of GMA and the Comprehensive Plan; and SEP A analysis will be required. The proponents will speak to
the Planning Commission about why they want the redesignation of their property. The Planning
Commission and Staffwill make recommendations to the Board and they will make the final decision.
There are also two legislative proposals for this year's Comprehensive Plan Amendment cycle. Staffwill
also be working on three UDC amendment proposals that don't need to follow the Comprehensive Plan
amendment cycle timeline.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 2 and develop a recommendation to the
Board. If the Board doesn't agree with the Planning Commission's recommendation, they will need to hold
their own public hearing before the docket is set.
Commissioner Sullivan asked if the amendments will generate a lot of extra work for staff? Josh Peters
replied that amendment proposals that change the land use designation have been done in past amendment
cycles. Amendments that haven't been done in past cycles include changing the land use map associated
with the Port Ludlow Master Plan Resort and changing forestland designations to residential designations.
There are also two amendment proposals to change designations from rural residential to rural commercial,
or to create a LAMIRD, and in one case this may require an historical search. The County didn't accept site
specific amendments during the 2004 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle.
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Appeals to the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board from the Comprehensive Plan
amendments that were approved in December last year may also add to staff's workload. The deadline for
appeals is February 22.
Commissioner Sullivan noted the two items not mentioned were industrial land banks and the nuisance
ordinance. He added that there is an interest in pursuing both ofthese items. Josh Peters explained that the
deadline for establishing industrial land banks is December 31,2007 and that and the nuisance ordinance
don't have to be part of the Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle.
Josh Peters stated that staff would like to have some description ofthe legislative amendment placeholders
in the hearing notice for the Planning Commission's hearing on March 2. The current advertisement states:
· MLA066-05, proposed by Jefferson County, is to develop potential Comprehensive Plan narrative
and policy amendments in relation to discretionary amendments adopted in 2004 under MLA028-04.
These amendments substantially updated and streamlined the Comprehensive Plan. This file
number will involve elements of document housekeeping, as well as, policy review.
· MLA067-05, proposed by Jefferson County, is to develop potential amendments related to the
IrondalelPort Hadlock Urban Growth Area, including the UGAfuture land use map. Goals,
policies, maps, and development regulations were adopted in 2004. This file number will involve
adjustments to what was adopted in 2004.
He asked the Board to elaborate on additional topics regarding these two amendments. Commissioner
Sullivan stated that he doesn't have a problem with the 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update amendment that
removed outdated, redundant, and regulatory language in the Environmental Element. However, during the
public hearing, several people commented about environmental policy changes due to the deleted language.
There was also some language regarding low income housing that was removed. The changes in the
Environmental Element, the Economic Development Element, and the Open Space Element need to be
revisited. Chainnan Johnson added that he would like to see the tables restored at the beginning of each
chapter showing how the chapter relates to other sections of the Plan. Commissioner Sullivan pointed out
that land use maps are incorporated into Comprehensive Plans differently in different counties; and he
would be interested in knowing the pros and cons about how the County incorporates the maps.
Josh Peters asked about other topics under the placeholder regarding the IrondalelPort Hadlock UGA?
Chainnan Johnson stated that he doesn't have a problem with the core ofthe UGA, but traffic and zoning
concerns on Rhody Drive need to be addressed.
The Board agreed that a workshop with the County Commissioners and the Planning Commission needs to
be scheduled to discuss the proposed docket after the Planning Commission's public hearing on March 2,
but before their recommendation is due to the Board in mid March.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: an offer to help the
County look into a process to deal with abandoned wells; concerns about the new Board revisiting the
Comprehensive Plan Update and the UGA designation passed by the previous Board in 2004; the Fred Hill
Materials mining pennit shouldn't be issued a DNS because they are using it as a step toward expanding the
facility and moving forward with the Pit-to-Pier project; "placeholders" shouldn't be allowed on the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket, concerns about site specific amendments that shouldn't be
approved just because an application is submitted, re-designation of any commercial forest land is a big
problem, and an objection to the process for designating a new LAMIRD to expand an existing LAMIRD;
just because the original proponent of the Chimacum Creamery decided not to continue with the project, it
doesn't mean that the County can shelve all research on value added farming; concerns about corruption and
the treatment of inmates at the jail, and will the County lose its insurance because of jail law suits? (The
County Administrator noted that the County's insurance is not injeopardy.); the Commissioners need to
listen to all the citizens who want to speak during the Public Comment Period, and there needs to be written
policy about putting all requests for infonnation in writing.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan
moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Chainnan Johnson seconded the motion which carried.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 12-05 re: Designating Persons with Authority to Sign Documents for the
Dosewallips River Floodplain Acquisition Project (Secure Rural Schools Title III and IAC/SRFB
Funding)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13-05 re: Re-establishing Jefferson County Cash Drawer, Petty Cash Account
and Revolving Fund Amounts in Various County Departments
3. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Ordinance to Correct Ordinance No. 17-1213-04 Regarding the
Comprehensive Plan Update to Bring Jefferson County into Compliance with the Western
Washington Growth Management Hearings Board Order; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, February
28,2005 at 10:05 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Chamber
4. AGREEMENT re:Medical Care for Jefferson County Jail Inmates; Jefferson County Sheriff; Linda
Pedersen, ARNP, LLC
5. AGREEMENT re: Anger Management Workshop for Jefferson County Jail Inmates; Jefferson
County Sheriff; Dieter Wassmer, Future Concepts
6. AGREEMENT re: Peer-In Program; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Jefferson
County Community Network
7. AGREEMENT re: Home Visits to Families Affected by Methamphetamine Use; Jefferson County
Health and Human Services; Jefferson County Community Network
8. AGREEMENT re: AIDS Omnibus Services; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Clark
County Health Department
9. AGREEMENT re: Funding for Healthy Youth Project for Reducing Underage Drinking; Jefferson
County Sheriffs Office; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
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10. AGREEMENT re: Review of Pennitting and Plat Issues of Ludlow Bay Village in Port Ludlow;
Jefferson County Community Development; Lumsden International, Inc.
11. AGREEMENT Interagency re: Funding to Purchase Equipment for Education on Noxious Weed
Control; Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board; Washington State Department of
Agriculture (WSDA)
12. AGREEMENT NO. G0400236, Amendment No.2 re: Northwest Straits Project, Marine
Resources Committee Year 5 Project, CZM310; To Extend the Period ofPerfonnance, Revise the
Scope of Work, and Increase the Budget; WSU Cooperative Extension; Washington State
Department of Ecology
13. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Professional Services to Incorporate Changes in Scope of
Work and Timelines for CZM31 0 Agreement NO. G0400236; WSU Cooperative Extension; Marine
Resources Committee; Michelle McConnell, Consultant
14. BID AWARD re: Vendor Supply of Asphalt Concrete for 2005 Maintenance Projects on Various
County Roadways; Asphalt Class B West Jefferson County, Lakeside Industries; and Asphalt Class
B East Jefferson County and MC250 Cold Mix EastlWest Jefferson County, Ace Paving Company,
Inc.
15. Recommendation to Approve Standard Road Vacation Request; A Portion of a Platted Alley in
Irondale No.5 Adjacent to Lot 19 Within Block 123 (Parallel to Prospect Avenue); Jascha
Kozelisky, Petitioner
16. Advisory Board Reappointment; Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Two (2)
Year Tenn Expiring March 12,2007; H. Eileen Rogers
17. Advisory Board Resignation: Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council; Representative ofthe
West End Jefferson County; Rob Capelle
18. Advisory Board Appointment; Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council; Representing the
West End Jefferson County; Carol Young
The Board then interviewed Elizabeth O. Harmon, Ed.D. CHES who has shown an interest in
serving on the Jefferson County Substance Abuse Services Advisory Board.
Jefferson County Substance Abuse Services Advisory Board Appointment: Commissioner
Sullivan moved to appoint Elizabeth O. Harmon, Ed.D. CHES to a three year tenn on the Substance Abuse
Services Advisory Board. Chainnan Johnson seconded the motion which carried. Her tenn will expire on
February 14, 2008.
The Board then interviewed Phillip Siemion who has shown an interest in serving on the
Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
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Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Appointment: Chainnan Johnson
moved to appoint Phillip Siemion to a two year tenn on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
representing District #3. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried. His tenn will expire
on February 14, 2007.
Jay Watson, Hood Canal Coordinating Council re: Hood Canal Work Request: Jay
Watson explained that Chainnan Johnson asked him if the Hood Canal Coordinating Council could provide
comments or take a position on the Pit-to-Pier project? He stated that there is some precedence for the
Council taking a stand from a policy maker level that supported some aggressive pennit conditions for the
Cushman dams project several years ago. This has to be done at the Executive Board level with consensus.
There is also a staff driven method that can be used when an issue is fully within the jurisdiction of one of
the five member governments. For example, the County Commissioners from a member county asked the
HCCC to do some technical staff analysis of Shoreline Master Program procedures. This action does not
result in a political position on a project or an issue.
The HCCC's areas of expertise are impacts to water quality and salmonids. He asked if the Board wants the
HCCC to take some action or move in the direction of analysis of the Pit-to-Pier project? The next HCCC
meeting is on March 11.
Commissioner Sullivan asked ifthe County would need to fund this type of analysis? Jay Watson replied
that he is not that familiar with the Pit-to-Pier project because the previous Board of Commissioners did not
want the HCCC to get involved in the project. It would depend on the comment method. The deadline has
passed for SEP A comments on the quarry expansion. He thinks that HCCC staff could do a quick
assessment ofthe issues that need to be investigated and it would probably not cost the County any money
because of their HCCC membership. Extensive work would need to be funded, but he could give the
County an estimate.
Chainnan Johnson stated that he will bring the subject up at the HCCC meeting. Commissioner Sullivan
stated that he would think the HCCC could look at environmental issues that aren't being addressed by other
agencies such as the State Department ofFish & Wildlife. Chainnan Johnson added that he feels it is
important for the HCCC to be involved because this is a major project that will effect the Hood Canal.
John Fischbach noted that he is concerned about the dues paid to the HCCC being construed as an exchange
of money for a position. He will ask the Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for an opinion. Jay Watson
answered that there would be a separate fee for service for limited analysis by the HCCC staff. He added
that the HCCC has authority from DFW and the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office to write the Summer
Chum Recovery Plan. The Pit-to-Pier project could have an impact on the plan and some analysis could
probably be paid for in the research to finish the plan.
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Charlie Courtelyou and Al Vaughn, Washington State Department of Natural Resources
re: County Income Report and Presentation on Forest Funds: Charlie Courtelyou, Olympic Region
Manager for the Department of Natural Resources submitted an agenda and did an introductory Powerpoint
presentation on the roles and responsibilities of the DNR and their vision for the future. Al Vaughn, State
Lands Assistant Region Manger, reported that the income for Jefferson County for 2004 was $1.6 million.
He reviewed the quarterly income projections currently under contract for 2005. The 2005 and 2006 timber
sales action plans were noted. David Roberts, Aquatics Assistant Region Manager, reviewed the DNR
functions regarding aquatic lands and several of their programs including the geoduck aquiculture program
and issues regarding mooring buoys. Al Vaughn also noted that DNR manages a parcel of property called
"City Limits" at the Port ToWnsend city limits and they have been approached by the City to do an exchange
for a parcel that the City owns in the Snow Creek area.
BID CALL re: Publication of County Legal Notices: Commissioner Sullivan moved to
approve the call for bids for the publication of County legal notices. Chainnan Johnson seconded the
motion which carried. Bids will be accepted until 9:30 a.m. and opened and read publicly at 10:05 a.m. on
Monday, March 28, 2005 in the Commissioners' Chamber.
The Board met in a workshop with Phil Wiatrak from the Department of Ecology and Natural
Resources Department staff regarding WRIA 17 Watershed planning at 2 p.m.
The meeting was recessed at the close of business on Monday and reconvened on Tuesday,
February 15 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for an Executive Session with the County Administrator, Deputy
Prosecutor, Community Development Director, Associate Planners regarding actual litigation. Chainnan
Johnson and Commissioner Sullivan were present. Commissioner Rodgers was absent.
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