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Home My WebLink AboutM070505 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 July 5,2005 Chairman Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner David W. Sullivan and Commissioner Patrick M. Rodgers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Rodgers moved to approve the minutes of June 27,2005 as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Approximately 30 citizens were present during the Public Comment Period. The following comments were made: comments about the past use ofW. Nolton Road on Marrowstone Island, and the vacation of the road and how it affects the neighbor's access to their tidelands; the Commissioners were asked to put a stop to the activities, including the shooting, at Security Services Northwest because they are creating a hostile, uncomfortable environment in several otherwise quiet, rural communities; concerns about nighttime shooting and other activities at Security Service Northwest that have an adverse affect on property values, groundwater, soil, and wildlife; Security Services needs to move their operations to a more remote location, and they should not be allowed to expand their business at the current location; and support for the Board's action to base the Jefferson County burning ban on open debris burning other than recreational fires upon the Department of Natural Resources fire danger index. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan moved to delete Item #1 and approve the balance of the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. DELETE RESOLUTION re: Updating the Official County Road Log; Deleting W. Nolton Road #596209 2. RESOLUTION NO. 43-05 Re: Declaring a Jefferson County Burn Ban on Open Debris Burning Other than Recreational Fires Based Upon the Department of Natural Resources Fire Danger Index 3. AGREEMENT re: Courthouse Telephone System Maintenance; Jefferson County Central Services Department; Stargate Technologies, Inc. 4. AGREEMENT re: Castle Hill Center Telephone System Maintenance; Jefferson County Central Services Department; Stargate Technologies, Inc. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of July 5,2005 IJ'"'''' ......., ....~ ;: .............. ~ +f_I(;:~~:.\~,- 5. AGREEMENT re: Sheriffs Office Telephone System Maintenance; Jefferson County Central Services Department; Stargate Technologies, Inc. 6. AGREEMENT re: Funding Approval for Castle Hill Remodel Construction by Fischer General Contracting, Inc.; Jefferson County Central Services; Washington State Department of General Administration 7. Final Plat Approval; Amended Oak Ridge Short Plat #SUB04-00024; To Modify the Lot Configurations and Easement; Located off of Oak Bay Road; Kenneth G. Thompson, Applicant 8. Advisory Board Reappointment; Olympic Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (03A), Robert Bentley 9. Request to Convene for the Purpose of Hearing Property Tax Appeals for the Year 2005; Jefferson County Board of Equalization CALL FOR BID re: Vibratory Soil Compactor with ROPS: Central Services Director Allen Sartin opened and read the three bids for the vibratory soil compactor. BIDDER Jet City Equipment, Oak Harbor Pape Machinery, Inc., Tacoma Ingersoll-Rand, Seattle AMOUNT $55,017.49 $57,092.80 $54,944.00 Commissioner Sullivan moved to have Central Services staff review the bids for accuracy and make a recommendation for bid award that is to the best advantage of the County. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board met in Executive Session from 10: 15 to 11: 15 a.m. with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and County Administrator regarding actual litigation. Discussion and Possible Adoption re: Proposed Resolution Establishing Goals and Objectives for the 2006 County Budget: (See later in minutes) John Fischbach reviewed the proposed budget resolution. He noted that the six priorities for the 2006 budget are basically the same as past years with one exception which is investing in community infrastructure. They are: 1. Supporting local law and justice programs 2. Addressing locally identified and defined public health issues 3. Protecting and enhancing natural resources 4. Investing in community infrastructure that encourages economic opportunity 5. Planning for long term capital facility needs 6. Operating within a business plan based on sustainable resources, measured performance, and outstanding customer service Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of July 5, 2005 9-"". He then reviewed the fiscal budget objectives. The Board discussed the current policy for the Recreation Program that was established to shift the funding for the program to fee-based revenue over the next five years and eliminate the subsidy from the General Fund. Chairman Johnson stated that he feels it is important for the County to support youth recreational activities. He doesn't think: that raising the fees for activities is an option because children from low income families won't be able to afford to participate. He suggested that a policy group be formed to address this issue, including representatives from the Sheriff's Office, the Health Department, and the schools. Commissioner Rodgers stated that families that can afford to pay for services shouldn't get a County subsidy. It has always been the County's policy to give scholarships to low income children and to allow all children to participate in the Recreation Program. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he wants to look at this issue along with all the other services that are part of the City of Port Townsend/Jefferson County interface. The Board agreed that they want the program accessible to all children. John Fischbach continued a review of the strategic budget objectives. The biggest change is Support programs that identify and treat significant public health threats and gaps in programs offered. For example, gaps in the Substance Abuse Program should be identified and a determination made to close them if practicable. A) Develop programs to address substance abuse issues that emphasize prevention, early intervention, recovery, and overcoming community complacency, and which assist in implementation of a comprehensive drug court and mental health court model. B) Use the local health data profile to determine community needs and prioritize services. C) Deliver programs that promote healthier community and individuals. Commissioner Sullivan suggested a few additions to the "whereas portion" of the resolution. The County Administrator suggested language to amend the fiscal budget objective regarding the Recreation Program that will create the necessary framework for the budget process. He added that the discussion on the Recreation Program could be continued at the Board's meeting on Wednesday. The Board met in Executive Session from 2:00 to 3 :00 p.m. with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, County Administrator, Community Development Director, Building Official and Central Services Director regarding potential litigation. The meeting was recessed at the close of business on Tuesday and reconvened on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. All three Commissioners were present. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of July 5, 2005 t)'..'.....'........'...',." ;'...';:;~ ~r'." ':',- ,IIII......{~ Resolution Establishing Goals and Objectives for the 2006 County Budget: (See earlier in the minutes) The County Administrator presented two options to amend the fiscal budget objective regarding the Recreation Program. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed on the following language: "The current policy of the Board of County Commissioners, as approved in Resolution No. 34-04 is as follows: The Parks and Recreation Program shall be funded with the intention that the Recreation program will be shifted to a fee-based revenue over the next 5 years. (Reduce General Fund subsidy by one-fzfth per year.) This policy needs to be reexamined and the County needs to amend the policy to ensure that all families have the opportunity to fully participate in the recreation programs offered regardless of income. As to "General Fund subsidy," every effort will be made to maintain the subsidy at the level of2005 through program modifications or new revenue sources." Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 44-05, establishing goals and objectives for the 2006 County budget with the amended language listed above. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ATTEST:\, A I . ..~ It . ',~. MEETING ADfO~fj:'" "'. ) · .';'\1" ! j D;\ - ~, -... . , ". ,,. \t '.' ." I , . 7 . . . .,. ,; \ #' I . " ~~.. / t'.....~..I' ' , 1 )" '01,_ SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD F COMMISSIONERS ? -. ."'1,..... ...', ~ ,.__. " , ,JliJ..A"4_fr( a;rtt1-~, (line.. Julie Matthes, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board ~~-- Patrick M. Rodgers, Member Page 4