HomeMy WebLinkAbout050371M • 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
May 3, 1971
10:00a. m. Meeting called to order by Chairman A. M. O'Meara with all members present.
Bid opening for two (2) autos.
1) Kruse $3, 201. 45 per unti
2) Buhler $6, 196. 85
3) Thomas $6, 120. 87
Bids checked by Engineer Becker advising that Thomas Motors is the low bider. Motion by
Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to award bid to Thomas Motors.
Port Townsend Jaycees, Dick Spindor, Bill Trelore and Bob Tiegel appeared re:
between themselves and VFW Post # 1495. Presented letter from Lloyd K. Saxton, Comdr.
stating rules they will be governed by for use of VFW Hall. Both Jaycees and Veterans
hold a lease for the building . Chairman O'Meara asked Prosecutor Daly for an opinion and
he stated that Jaycees have no legal status in the building. Commissioners prefer Vets and
Jaycees solve problem themselves. No action taken by the Board at this time.
Ralph The riault, Commander of Veterans Post #7498, appeared re: Boards refusal of
James Hirsehel's request for funds from the Soldiers & Sailors Relief fund. He was informed
that Mr. Hirsehel's bills were all current at the time of filing and therefore they did not feel
he was in dire need.
Motion by Commissioner Huntingford to give Engineer Becker permission to continue work
and construction of bleachers in Memorial Field. Second by Commissioner Kelly.
Commissioners approved and signed Resolution No. 15-71 'pertaining to necessary reasonable
traveling expenses for county officers and employees by motion of Commissioner Huntingford
and second by Commissioner Kelly.
County trust land fee title land transmittal of funds, $525. 07. Interest earned from Aug-
ust 27, 1969 to March 31, 1970 on moneys in Dept. of Natural Resources Suspense Fund.
Commissioners approved and signed call for bids for constructing a Metal Shop building at
Hadlock for County Highway Dept. for May 17th at 10:OOa, m.
Commissioners approved and signed Resolution No. 16-71 , Co. Rd. Project No. 335, as
follows:
Request for extension of building permit from Howard F. Segar. Moved by Commissioner
Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to grant extension.
Engineer Becker informed the Board Quests River bridge is badly in need of repair and
paint due to trucks hitting top of bridge. Repairs approved by Commissioners.
Motion by Commissioner Huntingford, second by Commissioner Kelly to approve minutes
of last meeting.
Letter from Mrs. Archie G. Porter rc : Division of 10 lots in Goodfellow's Manhatten
Beach Tract. Lots are of miltiple ownership in related familic s. Commissioners stated
since lots are owned by one related family they can divide it any way they wish.
Minutes of May 3rd continued
Commissioners received two applications for Open Space Land Classification. (1) John
W. Weaver, and (2) G. W. Phillips. Hearing date scheduled for May 24th at 10:OOa. m.
Commissioners approved and signed application for assistance from Soldiers & Sailors
Relief fund for Charles W. Hunter for the amount of $232. 15.
Mr. David A. Munsell, Field Archaeologist, University of Wash. , appeared re: Artifacts
found on road construction site near Quilcene. Construction work ordered to stop in that
area and Engineer Becker authorized to act in county's behalf, by motion of Commissioner
Huntingford and second by Commissioner Kelly. Agreement will be drawn up between
U of W, Fed. Highway Administration and Jefferson County. County's share of funding
operation will be approximately $3, 700.
Mr. George Randolph, Port Manager, appeared regarding equipment and worker needed
to mow grass at Airport. He was advised to put it up for bids. Also inquired about "spot
Toning". Commissioners stated zoning on airport should be included in zoning plan. He
was referred to Planning Commission.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.