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HomeMy WebLinkAbout101871M 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 October 18, 1971 10:00a. m. Meeting called to order by Chairman A. M. O 'Meara with all members present. Hearing for Council on Alcoholism: Mrs. Margery Johnson appeared on behalf of the Council. No one appeared against. Motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Hunting- ford to approve the establishing, maintaining and funding for 1971 and 72, with aid from the Federal Government. Emergency resolution will be drawn up for the remainder of '71. Res- olution will be drawn up for all of 1972. Mrs. Swanson's sixth grade class from Lincoln Grade School appeared to observe county government in action. Commissioner Huntingford gave a resume of all the county offices and their duties. Mrs. Helen Yackulic, Valley Tavern, appeared re: Application of class BC EF license for Thomas George Jr. , d/b/a George's. She owns tavern approximately two blocks from pro- posed building site for tavern, and is against the permit being granted. States there is not sufficient population or business to warrent two business. Motion by Commissioner Hunting- ford, second by Commissioner Kelly to write letter to State Liquor Control Board disapproving issuance of license due to lack of sufficient population. Unanimous by Board. Lease for Indian Island, with three copies, delivered by Frank Hart, U. S. Naval Torpedo Station, Keyport on Oct. 15th. Letter from Robt. A. Grimm, Realty Specialist, Naval Eng. Command, San Bruno, re: Lease for Indian Island. Chairman O'Meara feels restrictions are too strigent for county to use property as planned. Meeting will be arranged between Commissioners and Commanding Officer, Keyport, to discuss restrictions within safety peri- meter before signing lease. Board received Claim for Damages from Daniel R. McBride, et ux, deriving from injuries sustained in auto accident at intersection of county roads 10 and 12, on July 2, 1971. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford to deni and turn claim over to Insurance Company. Second by Commissioner Kelly and unanimous by Board. Claim for damage s from Dennis R. McBride, et ux, on their own behalf and on behalf of their children, for auto accident on county roads 10 and 12 on July 2, 1971. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford to deni and turn claim over to Insurance Company. Second by Commissioner Kelly and unanimous by Board. Letter of resignation from Robert Knapp as Chairman, Jefferson County O. E.•D. P. Motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to accept resignation with regrets. Notice from Dept. of Revenue re: Crown Zellerbach. Stated mill qualifies for rollback in assessed valuation under the provisions of Section 8, Ch. 288, 1971 1st, Ex. Se s s. Chairman O'Meara read letter from Dept. of Ecology re: Solid Waste Management Planning Grant Application. They are in receipt of county's application and upon completion of review, will notify of any necessary revisions. Mr. Richard M. Slater appeared re: EDA Hiring. Would like to apply for job under this program. He is unemployed due to closure of Fort Worden. He was informed that county has made request for more personnel under EDA program, but has not been notified of decis- ion. He will be notified of job availability. Board received request for date of adoption of Comprehensive Plan from Charles E. Pogatchnik, County Supervisor, Dept. of Agriculture, Port Angeles. Secretary will answer request. • Minutes of Oct. 18th. con't. t1� h i Hearing to Establish Road, as follows: (Description) Letter from Engineer Becker recom- mending establichment due to giving legal access to property that could be landlocked. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly to establish this des- cribed str ip of land as a portion of the county road system. Unanimous by Board. Certification of Valuations concerning adjustments on Bond Funds, as requested by IDS 114, after Auditor had reviewed Surpluses in Funds. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second] by Commissioner Kelly to certify adjustments as follows: Unanimous by Board. 7 Deputy Bill Booth appeared re: Traffic problem on Highway 101 in front of school buildings in Quilcene. Letter from Elmer Adams, Superintendent, Quilcene Public Schools, concerning same problem. States highway is dangerous and is not properly marked. Commissioner Kelly advised highway is adequately marked only signs are not large enough for modern day traffic. Biggest problem is with tourists. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly to approve minutesof Oct. 4th. and 12th. as written. Unanimous by Board. Application for S,& S Relief from Joseph Proper. After checking with Public Assistance Dept. , Chairman O'Meara recommended payment. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly to approve and sign application for $250. Board received letter from Dept. of Ecology re: Shoreline Management Act of 1971. Ack- nowledged receipt of letter from Board stating county will comply with Section 7, HB 584, and complete inventory and master program as provided in Section 8 of Act. Board approved and signed Call for Bids for two 1972 automobiles for Jeff. Co. for Monday, Nov. 1, 1971 at 10:00a. m. Board approved and signed Call for Bids for the improvement of 1. 212 miles of the Dosewallips River Road, Co. Rd. No. 70. To be opened and read on Monday, Nov. 8th. at 10:00a. m. Letter and copy of pre-application notification form concerning restoration of City Hall and construction of city equipment barn, from Olympic Regional Planning Council. Board is highly is favor of project. Board received copy of letter to Dr. Shirley Benham, Olympic Health Dist. , from Dr. John A. Beare, Chief, Office of Community Support, concerning emergency medical and health responsibilities of the counties. No comment by Board. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.