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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060572M • • BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District 1 Commissioner A. M. O'Meara, Chairman District 2 Commissioner George Huntingford District 3 Commissioner Walter A. Kelly Clerk of the Board Betty J. Temple Engineer Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Secretary Jerdine C. Brown MINUTES . June 5 , 1972 • 10:00a .m. Meeting called to order by Chairman A.M.O"Meara with all members present. Mr. Roger W. Allin, Superintendent, Olympic National Park, visited the Board. Chairman O'Meara inquired as to whether they are in solid waste planning and he stated they are, but on contract basis only, which has been very satisfactory so far. Comments were made concern- ing Jefferson and Clallam Counties intering into solid waste planning and the participation of the National Park. Auditor, Betty Temple , suggested setting up meeting for two counties and the National Park Commission with I.P.A. for benefit of all before anything if firmed up. Mr. Allin offered their services if they can be of assistance in any way. Mr. F.P. Gulen, Permit Supervisor, Standard Oil Co. , appeared to request permission for com- pany to test for oilki efferson County highways with electric sound waves (Vibroseis seismic survey) . He explained how survey would be conducted and stated proper warning signs, barricad• es , lights and personnel will be used to protect the public. Said it will take 2-3 weeks to cover the area. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly to grant permit from'July 1 , 1972 to December 31 , 1972 as req.i e sted. Unanimous by Board. Letter of permit will be written. Board discussed summons re: Wasser & Winters Co. vs Jefferson County. Complaint for re- fund of property taxes and injunctive relief. Harry Holloway, Attny. appeared re: Agreement between the county and Evergreen Environmental Corp. (Toandos Del Mar) for county's, eventual takeover of sewer and water system. Changes in agreement were explained by Mr. olloway. Question as to part concerning "letter of com- mitment" and he stated this paragraph could be deleted if the Board so desires . It was decided I not to delete paragraph. Board agreed that after discussion of agreement with Pros . Attny. Daly,; it will be sent to Norman Petersen, President of Corp. , for signing . Motion by'commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to forward new agreement to Mr. Petersen. Unani- mous by Board. Chairman O'Meara read letter from Kenneth J. Merry, Supervising Eng. , State Health Dept. , re- lating to the water supply for Churchill Development (Toandos Peninsula) to other Board members ° This is an unapproved plat and no building permits are to be approved until water situation is corrected. Mr. Dick Gastfield and Mr. Harry Pollard appeared re: Parking problems on'Fa it grounds . They have the opportunity to buy 8 lots contiguous to fair grounds and request permission from the Board to borrow $3 ,000 from Current Expense Fund, to be paid back when they receive their money from the state. Motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to approve and sign Resolution No. 18-72 , for the amount of $8,000 ($5 , 000 regularly transferred • to their account this time of year plus $3 ,000 for purchase of lots) . Unanimous by Board. Board signed contract with Western Farmers for the construction of metal roof over grandstand at Memorial Field. Board received proposed new lease regarding the Naval Torpedo Station's request for continued use of eight parcels of land on the Toandos Peninsula. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly to approve and sign. Unanimous by Board. Engineer Becker requested permission to Call for Bids for construction of Alder and Maple Creek bridges to be opened and read the 26th. day of June at 10:00a .m. Permission granted and Bid Calls signed. Assessor, Jim Sofie presented letter of resignation, effective July 1 , 1972 . Stated he was doing Minutes of June 5th. con't. so upon the advice of his physician. Requested permission to change staff designation and salary for Mr. Lloyd Hansen due to his added responsibility. Change would be from Chief Appraiser Real Property, at $7200.00 per year to Chief Deputy Assessor at $7500.00 per year. Permission granted by the Board. Motion by Commissioner Kelly to hire members for '72 Board of Equalization. After discussion amoung by Board, the motion was withdrawn due to there being insufficient funds in the budget. Commissioners will serve on the Board of Equalization. June meeting set for the 12th. Board reviewed letter and ordinance relating to Senate Bill 298 (funding of Co.'s Council on Alcoholism) from Mayor, Joseph B . Steve . Mr. Byron Ruby appeared, for himself and several other persons , re: Mosquito problem in Duckabush Park. Requests county to spray in that area because the problem is so bad. Asked the Board to look into matter to see what can be done . Board will consult with Randall Durant, Dist. Sanitarian, and notify Mr. Ruby. Auditor, Betty Temple discussed the amount of money county is to receive from Revenue Sharing. Money is disbursed on population and county's figures have been lowered by the Office of Pro- gram Planning and Fiscal Management. Mrs . Temple advised Board to write letter of protest to have county listed for correct population count due to state allocations for gas tax, liquor prorations , etc. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly to approve minutes of last meeting . Mr. & Mrs . Loyd M. Bell, from Paradise Bay, appeared re: Request for oiling of Shore Drive in Paradise Bay Estates . Presented petition to the Board with 31 signatures . Stated the dust is such a tremendous problem that something has to be done, and they do not wish to have the road widened. Engineer Becker advised that road does not have good enough base for oiling. Board informed that Eng. Becker will again inspect the road and if there is a good enough base, road can be oiled. Mr. Charles Gunstone appeared re: Property tax evaluations . He has requested 100 petitions to the Board of Equalization. Board approved application from Olympic Regional Planning Council for Port of Port Angeles for their proposed project of Consumption/Financing Study for Port Angeles Public Pier and Com- munity Center. Board received contract between Planning and Community Affairs Agency and Jefferson County relating to grant for Shoreline Management Survey. Contract will be gone over before signing. Board reviewed the following without comment:. Request from Dept. of the Navy for an amended Certificate of Ins . with a provision for thirty days written notice of cancellation or any material change . Letter forwarded to Homer Smith Ins . for addition of provision. Copy of letter to Dept. of Social and Health Services Law & Justice Planning Office, from I.S.D.%114 , relating to the possibility of obtaining assistance with the problem of delin- quency in this area . • Copies of letters to Buddy Haynes , American Campgrounds , re: Blackpoint campsite, from Dist. Sanitarian and Olympic Health Dist. Soil not suitable for the installation of septic tanks and drainfields Public Notice NO. 071-OYB-1-000773 , Crown Zellerbach Corp. , for the purpose of Marker buoy for outfall line . Public Notice No. 071-OYB-1-000779, Wash. State Perks and Rec. Commission for the purpose of Boat launching facilities with loading floats . County trust land transmittal of funds: $67 .50 & $22 .50 from Edna V. Mullins; and $30 from 011ie Stamper. Minutes of June 5th. con't. Notice of license transfer re: Village Store , Quilcene, from Liquor Control Board. Application for Class EF liquor license for Hermon A. Pearson d/b/a Gardiner General Store. Application for Class BE liquor license for Chester E . and Pearl Strand, d/b/a Trails End Tavern. Memo from Dept. of Emergency Services re: Civil Defense name change. - Final rules and regulations for litter control from Washington State Association of Counties . Two notices from Wash. Traffic Safety Commission re: Reporting requirements; and General information on policies. Copy of letter of agreement, to the Dept. of Highways, signed by the Board of May 31st. , 1972 , relating to reimbursement of funds upon the award of contract for F.A.S . Project No. 497(9) , C.R.P. 345 , Quilcene-Center Rd. No. 18. Open Space Land Taxation Agreement from Norman P. Worthington. Hearing date set for June 12th. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.