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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092071M I4 _ 1 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 September 20, 1971 10:00a. m. Meeting called to orderby Chairman A. M. O'Meara with all members present. Bid opening for Chain Link Fence and Gates for County Shop at Hadlock: • 1) Cyclone (U. S. Steel Corp. ) - $5, 698. 35 2) Tornado Fence Co. Inc. - $5, 635. 61 3) San Jose Steel Co. Inc. - $5, 642. 44 4) Anchor Post Products - $5, 929. 35 5) Arvid E. Keith Contractor - $6, 280. 31 Engineer's Estimate - $5, 906. 25 Motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to award bid to Tornado Fence Co. Inc. , as low bidder, for the amount of $5, 635, 61, contingent on check by Engine€ r Becker to verify totals. Becker returned to inform the Board that Tornado Fence Co. totals are correct. Motion unanimous to award bid to Tornado Fence Co. Inc. Chairman O'Meara informed the Board that he attended a meeting concerning the county's insurance plans and Blue Cross Insurance Co. is initiating a raise of 30%, whereas Washing- ton Physicians Service is initiating a raise of only 11%, which has already been taken into consideration in the Preliminary Budget for '72. O'Meara will investigate further and inform the Board. Commissioner Huntingford stated he wanted it to go on record that the editorial in last weeks Leader, saying Commissioners were up here crying for a raise, was an untrue statement. Said he has never asked for a raise in all the years he's been Commissioner and they were always trying to save the taxpayer money, whenever and wherever possible, and wanted to see the statement retracted. No comment from the Press. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford to have secret ballet vote for Treasurer to replace Arthur Swanson, who is retireing. Chairman O'Meara asked to have the Board wait for another week due to indecision on his part. Commissioner Kelly stated he felt it was a fair request, and thinks all three should agree on a date. Selection will be made next Monday. Motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to appoint Mr. Mel Thompson as Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2, Fire District No. 4, to replace Mr. James Smith, deceased, as recommended by Brinnon Volunteer Fire Dept. Commissioners. Unanimous by Board. • Request for right-of-way from Buck & Sons, Realty Company. After checking, Becker in- formed the Board this property had been set aside for county roadway and all that is necess- ary now is the legal paperwork declaring it as such. Letter from Sleavin-Kors, Professional Engineers, regarding Shoreline Management. Chairman O'Meara stated county has already set up and appointed a committee known as the Shoreland Management Advisory Commission, and is not necessary to hire outside firm. Motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to approve and accept minutes of last meeting. Board received petition to hold public hearing for the purpose of fixing the boundaries of a stock restricted area in Western Jefferson County. Fourty six names on petition, 20 were registered voters. Hearing is scheduled for October 7th. Notice of Public Hearing signed by Chairman O'Meara and Commissioner Kelly. Commissioner Huntingford rescinded. Minutes of September 20th meeting con't. Board received Claim for Damages from Dennis L. Craig amounting to $25, 300, 00. Claims county is responsible for his automobile accident on Old Shine Road on the 5th. day of July, 1971, due to lack of proper road signs. Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly to deny claim. Dick Bradley, Juvenile Probation Officer, appeared regarding his proposed budget for 1972. Stated increase in budget was due to demands by the state to offer more advisory service to the Indians; they are required to keep juveniles for a longer period of time and costs of detention have gone up; and percentages have gone up on run-a-ways and parole's from the Sheriff's office. He hopes to be alie to hire one new- man through the Emergency Employ- ment Program, which would enable him to lower his budget by that amount, Board informed Mr. Bradley they have no plans, at the present, to cut his proposed budget. Commissioners signed Notice of Time and Place of Hearing for Budget for 1972. Hearing scheduled for October 4th. Commissioners approved and signed Resolution No. 31-71, transfer of funds from Equinment Rental and Revolving Fund to County Road Fund, as follows: Letter of appreciation from Intermediate School District No. 114 for the $200 contribution to the Jefferson County Teacher's Institute Fund for Inservice Training Wordshops for teachers. Commissioners reviewed the 1972 Preliminary Valuations presented by Assessor, Jim Sofie. Motion by Commissioner Kelly for all offices in the courthouse to take and hand in a complete inventory to the Board. Second by Commissioner Huntingford. Unanimous by Board. Bob Hays, Chairman, Shoreland Management Advisory Commission, presented Application for permit from the Dept. of Game. Permit is for redevelopment of the Game Dept's. access area on the Bogachiel River, Jeff. Co. , to provide public access to river. Motion by Com- missioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.