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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM101606 Diatrict No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commlaaloner: Patrick M. Rodgers County Administrator: John F. Fischbach Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of October 16, 2006 Chairman Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner David W. Sullivan and Commissioner Patrick M. Rodgers. Letter of Support for Recovery of Puget Sound; Puget Sound Partnership, Puget Sound Action Team: County Administrator John Fischbach gave the Board a draft letter to the Puget Sound Partnership. The letter suggests that a Northwest Straits/Marine Resources Committee approach should be considered as an organizational structure in dealing with the cleanup ofPuget Sound. Chairman Johnson suggested one revision. Commissioner Rodgers moved to approve the letter to the Puget Sound Partnership as revised. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: County Administrator John Fischbach reported on the following items: · The Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 19 has been cancelled. The next scheduled BOH meeting will be November 16, 2006. · The County's Wastewater Manager who is overseeing the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Project will be attending a conference where he will have an opportunity to learn from State and Federal infrastructure financing experts. He will also be meeting with representatives from several prospective funding agencies. · OlyCAP asked ifthe Board will support a grant application from the State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development for $500,000 for low and moderate housing rehabilitation in the County. A similar grant from 2001 was very successful in helping low income residents and senior citizens in the County with necessary housing repairs. The Board agreed to support the grant. · The County received the Judge's opinion on Security Services Northwest (SSNW) vs Jefferson County last week. It was favorable to the County, although the Judge directed that the Hearing Examiner clearly define the grandfathered SSNW operation prior to 1992. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of October 16, 2006 ,.. ~ "'NO" APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the minutes of July 10,2006 and September 18, and 25,2006. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens. Approximately 25 people were present to support representatives from the Quilcene Citizen's Coalition who expressed concerns about the noise, environmental damage, pollution of Penny Creek, and increased law enforcement and first aid calls that they feel will result if an Off Road Vehicle (ORV) facility is developed on sites recommended in an lAC Feasibility Study; a request to have all information on the ORV Study and any meetings advertised in the newspapers and on the website; is anything being done about the petition asking the Board to appoint a Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Committee to review complaints made against the Sheriffs Office?; a request that a residence and property be removed from the phase 1 sewer boundary; why did the County produce a map in 1998 that shows wildlife corridors on private property?; when property owners granted easements for the trail near Cape George, they were told that it was for daytime use only and now plans show overnight camping facilities in the horse park area; the County needs to hire law enforcement officers that citizens will respect; everyone at the public comment period should be able to speak even if they run overtime. 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. 64-06 re: Adopting the Cost Allocation Plan for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007 2. RESOLUTION NO. 65-06 re: Temporary Restriction of Traffic on 6th Avenue, County Road No. 667109 3. AGREEMENT re: Fire Marshall Services, Fire Plan Review and Inspections; Jefferson County Department of Community Development; Aumock Design Works 4. AGREEMENT re: One-to-One Mentoring Program; Jefferson County Public Health; Big Brothers Big Sisters of King and Pierce Counties 5. AGREEMENT NO. G0700093 re: Chimacum Creek Clean Water Project; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology 6. Advisory Board Resignation; Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors; Richard Bennett 7. Advisory Board Appointment; Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors; Three (3) Year Term Expiring October 1, 2009; George DeBruyn At 10:05 a.m., the Board met with Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff in a workshop regarding the Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Feasibility Study. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of October 16, 2006 ":s" I'oi1..,\C' 211 System Provides Information about Various Social Service Agencies on the Peninsula: Bob Peden, Executive Director of United Good Neighbors introduced Roger Lizut, Chair of the UGN Board, and explained that the 211 system is currently available to 56% of the nation's population. If a citizen calls 211, they can access listings for all health and human services in their call center location. Jefferson County's call center is Kitsap County Mental Health where an operator is available to answer calls and requests from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Jefferson County UGN invested $8,500 to help set up the system. The State has contributed $2 million to establish the 211 system across the State. There is proposed legislation in Congress to fund the operation nationwide and legislation at the State level to provide funding for operations. A demonstration of the 211 system was attempted but failed due to a technical problem. Chairman Johnson recessed the meeting until! :30 p.m. From 1 :30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Board met with several Elected Officials and Department Heads in a workshop to discuss the proposed 2007 budget. The meeting was recessed at the close of business on Monday and reconvened on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. for another workshop on the proposed 2007 budget. All three Commissioners were present. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:47 p.m. with the concurrence of the other Commissioners. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 23,2006 at 8 a.m. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~~~IC~C Deputy Clerk of the Board Page 3