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Home My WebLink AboutM060605 District No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commissioner: Patrick M. Rodgers County Administrator: John F. Fischbach Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of June 6, 2005 Chairman Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner Patrick M. Rodgers. Commissioner David W. Sullivan participated via conference telephone. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: Acting-County Administrator Allen Sartin reported that he will be in Ellensburg on June 9, 2005 attending a County Administrators' conference which will include a legislative update. The staff report on the Summer Chum Salmon Recovery Plan should be in today. The 2 letters the Board requested last week have been signed by the Chair and mailed. He will attend the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting this week with Commissioner Rodgers. The City will be hosting the intergovernmental meeting which is scheduled for this week at the Waterman Katz Building. Interviews: Urban Growth Area Representatives (3) on the Growth Management Steering Committee: The Board interviewed Frances Rawski, Dr. Joyce Murphy, Garth McHattie, Carol Fletcher, and Cammy Brown who are all interested in serving as a representative of the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area on the Growth Management Steering Committee. Commissioner Rodgers moved to postpone taking action on these appointments as scheduled on the agenda for 10:45 a.m. until after the Executive Session at 11 :00 a.m. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Rodgers moved to approve the minutes of May 23, 2005 as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The Chair read the information regarding making public comments. The following comments were made: A complaint about a home based car repair business in the Quilcene area and that a car repair business is not a "cottage industry;" there are problems with deer, racoons, and coyote in the city; a "friendly trap costs $80 from Animal Control which is expensive for people on a fixed income; these animals carry diseases and can be dangerous if they are protecting their Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 6, 2005 ;...,,~ ,.., r-J ,. young; a request was made that the County find a way to solve this wild animal situation which is getting worse in the City because people who have moved in from other areas feed these animals. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rodgers moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 34-05: Establishing the Date for 2006 Budget Submissions, Review Hearings and Final Adoption 2. RESOLUTION NO. 35-05: Temporary Restriction of Traffic on Big Qui1cene River Road, County Road No. 305709; Jefferson County Public Works 3. LETTER OF AGREEMENT re: Extending the Collective Bargaining Agreement; July 1, 2004- December 31, 2004; UFCW 1001 Union 4. AGREEMENT re: Collective Bargaining Agreement January 1, 2005 - December 31,2007; UFCW 1001 Union 5. AGREEMENT re: Paving a Portion of Segment 2 of the Larry Scott Memorial Trail; Jefferson County Public Works; Lakeside Industries 6. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Housing Authority; LeRoy Hornbeck Judi Morris, Treasurer re: Accepting Credit/Debit Cards as Payment for Services at the Jefferson County Transfer Station: Judi Morris explained that she has received a request from the Solid Waste Transfer Station to be authorized to accept debit and/or credit card payments, and is proposing a change in the way this business is done to meet their needs. Currently a customer can pay in cash, by check or may have a monthly account. There are also "temporary" accounts set up for people who don't have enough cash or a check to pay on their way out of the facility. They are required to fill out paperwork to set up the temporary account which causes problems at the weight scales and then the Department has to bill the person which causes more paperwork and a lag time for the payment. She advised that the options available to the County to make payments more efficient are to accept debit and/or credit cards at the Transfer Station. She then presented and reviewed information regarding the cost of processing checks versus the cost of allowing customers to pay with a debit or credit card. It will cost the County $.59 for each debit card transaction or 2.2% of each transaction amount if the customer pays by credit card. The biggest problem with checks is the number of returns. She advised that establishing a debit or credit card process is not necessarily going to be cheaper for the County, but the public expects to be able to pay electronically. Electronic transactions will be handled by the Public Works staff instead of the Solid Waste staff. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 6, 2005 - \, f,.,,.. S 1».,,\" Judi Morris stated that she recommends that the County authorize the use of debit cards (not credit cards) at the Solid Waste Transfer Station at this time, and to allow 4 to 6 months to phase in their use and to eliminate temporary accounts. The goal is to have all customers either pay by cash or debit card. Solid Waste is willing to increase their fee schedule to cover the cost. Commissioner Sullivan moved to authorize the use of debit cards for payments at the Solid Waste Transfer Station. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion and asked for a process report within 6 months. Judi Morris reminded the Board that it will take a few months to implement the program and then she will provide a report. The Chair called for the vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Interview and Possible Appointment to the Jefferson County Housing Authority: After interviewing Mike Rody, Commissioner Rodgers moved to appoint him to serve a 5 year term on the Jefferson County Housing Authority (his term will expire on June 6, 2010) Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion and Possible Appointment: Urban Growth Area Representative on the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee: Postponed until after the 11 a.m. Executive Session. (See motion above.) The Board then met in Executive Session from 11 :00 - 11 :30 a.m. with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Acting-County Administrator and Community Development Director regarding potential litigation. Reinstatement of Rural Standards in the Tri Area Urban Growth Area (UGA): Commissioner Rodgers moved to reinstate the rural standard in the Tri Area Urban Growth Area effective on receipt of the Hearings Board decision on June 1,2005. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The following standards will be applied: Area within UGA Boundary Standards to be applied: Port Hadlock Core RVC Ness's CornerlRhody Drive General Crossroads IrondalelRhody Drive General Crossroads Rest ofUGA Rural Residential 1 :5 Commissioner Rodgers moved to direct the Public Works Department to continue work on the general sewer planning and general sewer report for the UGA area as directed previously. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Acting-County Administrator Allen Sartin advised that Staff will provide a staff report on this issue for the Board next week. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of June 6, 2005 "I... , " Commissioner Rodgers moved to postpone the review and possible appointment of representatives of the UGA on the Growth Management Steering Committee until June 13. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEETING ADJOURNED . -' . - "" JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Çß.~....1 1 .. .í ! (If. ,/ l ~ I' '.. bit 0 , o;;:CÌùììr-~ D~~ .,..' -.. \, . "r , II SEAL: /" '-' ,..-' 1.' " I )".tl , I. ( , " 1', !.~. ,\f './' ~ "'\.. I :~! '., ~. . ; ! .. - , ~.. . j.. " - ! . ~. ,,/ ,:..J , . .....".. ATTEST: ,,! .) ,_ ,./,1 £JvcJ<¡~) ~ ( Lorna Delaney, CMC C) Clerk of the Board Page 4