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District No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No.3 Commissioner: Patrick M. Rodg....
County Administrator: John F. Fischbach
Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney
MINUTES
Week of November 27,2006
Chairman Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner David
W. Sullivan and Commissioner Patrick M. Rodgers.
Letter of Support; Tarboo-Dabob Bay Proposal: County Administrator John Fischbach
explained that this letter to the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Commissioner of Public
Lands Doug Sutherland requests that DNR work with partners at Tarboo-Dabob Bay to develop a new
Natural Area Preserve (NAP) or a new Natural Resource Conservation Area (NRCA) that will provide long-
term protection ofthe bay. Commissioner Rodgers asked for additional information regarding the
differences in the use of a preserve and a conservation area.
Later in the morning: Commissioner Rodgers reported that he spoke with Peter Bahls about the letter of
support. An NAP is much more restrictive than a NRCA which allows for recreation. Commissioner
Rodgers stated that he will support the letter if the references to an NAP were removed.
Commissioner Rodgers moved to have the Board sign the revised letter of support to the Commissioner of
Public Lands. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Discussion and Possible Approval of the Jefferson County Surface Water Management
Plan and Implementing a Surface Water Management Program: Jim Pearson, Public Works, reported that
the Board held a public hearing on the Surface Water Management Plan in October. The Department has
put together a memo responding to comments received at the hearing and a draft resolution for the Board's
consideration. The resolution adopts the Surface Water Management Plan, designates the Environmental
Health Department as lead agency for implementing a Surface Water Management Program and surface
water management activities for the County, and directs the Environmental Health Department to consider
revenue to support those activities. Public Works recommends that the Board adopt the resolution.
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Commissioner Sullivan noted that a Surface Water Management Plan is one option that several counties use
to fund shellfish protection districts. Commissioner Rodgers stated that he has concerns about imposing the
plan on the public and finding a funding source to implement it. Several people at the public hearing had
also expressed those concerns. Chairman Johnson stated that he thinks the plan will be an important tool as
the County grows.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 74-06, adopting a Jefferson County Surface
Water Management Plan and implementing a Surface Water Management Program. Chairman Johnson
seconded the motion. Commissioner Sullivan and Chairman Johnson voted for the motion. Commissioner
Rodgers voted against the motion. The motion carried.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: John Fischbach reported on the following
items.
· The Hearing Examiner has a final hearing scheduled for November 30 on the plan revision for the
Port Ludlow Resort buildout and marina expansion. Port Ludlow Associates were given an
extension on the open record hearing to allow them time to meet with community groups and
negotiate a revised plan. He reviewed the revised proposal.
· The Civil Deputy Prosecutor sent a letter to Security Services Northwest last week regarding their
concerns about the County's appointment of outside counsel to handle their lawsuit. Mark Johnsen
was appointed Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney on August 15,2005 and on February 14,2006.
· The final report for the Off Road Vehide Study will go to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
in January. The consultant will present the final study to the Board in February.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens. There are
no jobs available in the County for blue collar workers; the Board should call a meeting of all the
governmental entities to discuss planned future tax increases; the dissolved oxygen issue in Hood Canal and
the dead zone on the Oregon coast are due to a change in the prevailing winds and it is important to look at
similar issues regarding the environment objectively and scientifically; the National Park wants to acquire
more property, but first they need to take care of the property they have; before the County passes stricter
ordinances, they need to review the regulations already in place; the Board is ultimately responsible for
procedural mistakes and staff needs to be held accountable; and Security Services Northwest requested a
formal investigation regarding the appointment of outside counsel for their lawsuit.
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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. HEARING NOTICE re: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application; 2007 Public
Service Grant and Close Out ofthe 2006 Public Service Grant; Olympic Community Action
Programs (OlyCAP); Hearing Scheduled for Monday, December 11,2006 at 10:05 a.m. in the
Commissioners' Chambers
2. RESOLUTION NO. 75-06 re: Naming a Private Road Maury Anderson Road; David & Margot
Hamilton, Petitioners
3. RESOLUTION NO. 76-06 re: Naming a Private Road Silver Marmot Drive; David & Margot
Hamilton, Petitioners
4. RESOLUTION NO. 77-06 re: Naming a Private Road Qui1crest Lane; Scott & Shari Bancroft,
Petitioners
5. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.2 re: Supported Employment for Individuals with Developmental
Disabilities; Amendment to Increase Funding; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington Initiative
for Supported Employment (WISE)
6. AGREEMENT re: Jury+ Jury Management System Software Maintenance; Jefferson County
Superior Court; Jury Systems Incorporated
HEARING re: Proposed 2007 Jefferson County Budget: The Chair opened the public
hearing. County Administrator John Fischbach presented the final budget for the Board's consideration and
possible approval. The budget is balanced within existing resources and all service levels have been
maintained. The revenues total $41,355,086 which is a .06% increase over the 2006 budget. The
expenditures total $43,353,459 which is a decrease of 1.09% in the 2006 budget. There are 307.59 FTEs
which is the same level of employees per 1,000 population as in 2006. He reviewed his final
recommendations regarding the outstanding issues the Board reviewed on November 13.
· Union and exempt employees are at the median wage for their peers in comparable counties.
· The County paid $100,000 more for gasoline costs than was budgeted in 2006. That extra cost has
also been projected in the 2007 budget.
· The two additional deputies are not included in the budget. Other options will be studied to
accomplish this objective for the long term.
· Jefferson County Domestic Violence will receive $15,000 from the General Fund and a possible
$15,000 from the Mental Health Tax ifit is approved by that Board.
· The plan for the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Project will be completed in January and submitted to the
State for approval. A funding strategy will be put together to move forward with construction.
· The Jefferson County Historical Society will take over the administration ofthe Gateway Visitor's
Center which will be moved to a new location on SRI04 next year.
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The County is proposing an increase in the City of Port Townsend's contract for Animal Services
and the Sheriffs Office has projected a revenue increase for 2007 from licenses and fines. Ifboth of
these things happen, the County Administrator told the Sheriff that he is prepared to bring forward a
supplemental in the 18t quarter of 2007 to increase the hours for the Animal Services Clerk position.
There is $25,000 in the budget for Economic Development that will be administered by the
Department of Community Development for an ombudsman who will help the public with economic
development issues.
Secure Rural Schools funding may no 10nger be available from the federal government after
September. This will affect the Roads budget.
At the current time, he is not recommending that exempt employees receive the extra floating
holidays that union employees receive.
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He thanked Central Services Director Allen Sartin, Auditor Donna Eldridge, and Accountant Karen
Bednarski. He recommended that the Board approve the budget.
Chairman Johnson opened the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Al Frank, Port Townsend, stated that a government job is a premium in Jefferson County because ofthe
salaries and benefits. He appreciates that the County is drawing the line on taxes for 2007, but other taxing
districts are still increasing other types of taxes. At some point, the citizens will get taxed out.
Hearing no further comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rodgers stated that he supports the 2007 Budget. The reason that the expenditure amount is
higher than the revenue amount is because funding has been reserved for special projects such as the Port
Hadlock UGA Sewer. The sewer will be an investment that will result in added revenues for the County.
Commissioner Rodgers moved to adopt the 2007 Budget as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
HEARING re: Setting the 2007 Ad Valorem Tax Levies for Jefferson County for Levy in
2006 and Collection in 2007: Chairman Johnson opened the public hearing. The County Administrator
explained that the letter to the Assessor setting the 2007 real and personal property amounts is consistent
with County policy which is 100% plus 1 %. The only change from last year is that the Conservation Futures
Fund will also receive a 1 % increase.
The Chair opened the public testimony portion of the hearing. Hearing no comments for or against setting
the 2007 ad valorem tax levies, the Chair closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Rodgers expressed his concern about giving the 1 % increase to the Conservation Futures
Fund. Commissioner Sullivan replied that there is an extensive process for spending that money and he
thinks that it gives the County an opportunity to protect lands at a fair price to the owners.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to sign the,letter to Assessor Jack Westerman setting the real and personal
property levy amounts for the 2007 Budget. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 78-06 regarding an increase in the
Jefferson County General Fund levy for 2007 taxes. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 79-06 regarding the adoption ofthe annual
budget including the General Fund, Public Works, Special Funds, Jefferson County Road Construction
Program and County tax levy. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 80-06 increasing the Jefferson County
Conservation Futures levy for 2007 taxes. Chairman Johnson seconded the motion. Chairman Johnson and
Commissioner Sullivan voted for the motion. Commissioner Rodgers voted against the motion. The
motion carried.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 81-06 increasing the Jefferson County
Road levy for 2007 taxes. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Tami Pokorny, Jefferson County Public Health Presentation re: Conservation Futures Fund
2006 Application Period: Tami Pokorny introduced Dennis Shultz, Chair ofthe Conservation Futures
Citizen Oversight Committee. He explained that the committee receives applications for Conservation
Futures projects, hears presentations by the project sponsors, conducts site visits of the property and then
makes a recommendation to the County Commissioners for funding. This year they have asked the proj ect
sponsors to submit an annual report on the status of the project for three years following the award of the
grant. He submitted a letter reviewing the status reports for the following projects:
· Purchase of Winona Wetlands in Port Townsend
· Property purchase at Tomanowas Rock
· Property purchase at East Tarboo Creek
· Property purchase at the North Gateway Buffer (SR20 and Mill Road)
· Purchase 9 acres of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor
· Purchase of Sunfield Farm
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Each year after the committee makes their recommendations, they review the last funding cycle and look at
how they can improve the requests and the evaluation of properties. In 2006, the committee requested that
operations and maintenance funding be awarded for projects and this was approved by the County
Commissioners. There was one request for O&M funds but it was withdrawn. They have now included
specific criteria for the award of O&M funds. They also increased the points on the rating sheet for
farmland because there is a big movement to preserve key farmland.
This year they will have $380,000 in the fund and $29,000 can be allocated for O&M. Commissioner
Rodgers asked if the committee had requested a 1 % increase on the Conservation Futures Fund levy for
20017 Dennis Shultz stated that he was not aware of any request.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Rodgers moved to adjourn the meeting at
11 :38 a.m. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The next
regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2006 at 8 a.m.
Special Meeting; November 29, 2006: A special meeting was called and properly noticed
according to the statute for November 29 at 1 :30 p.m. (See minutes of November 29,2006.)
JEFFERSON COUNTY
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Dear Sirs,
I would like to take this opportunity to formally comment on the proposed 2007 budget
as it pertains to the Sheriff's Office. My office had respectfully requested 2 new patrol
deputies. These new positions were not included in the budget submitted to you by the
County Administrator. They fulfill a critical need for the Sheriff's Office, and more
importantly, the community.
By any measure, be it productivity, work load, efficiency, doing more with less, etc.,
these requested positions are more than justified and long overdue.
The following items support that request and I have enclosed supporting exhibits.
. BOC Resolution 33-06 dated 6/19/2006 - Strategic Budget Objectives. Priority to
"Support and maintain law and justice programs".
. No new road deputy funded by the County for at least 5 years.
. Population continues to increase. The intermediate estimate was 28,308 for 2005.
. 23 % increase in calls for service between 2003 and 2005 (from 5,844 to 7,217).
. 9 % projected increase in calls for service between 2005 and 2006 (from 7,217 to
7,893).
. 44 % increase in traffic infractions issued between 2003 and 2005 (from 2,121 to
3,064).
. 55 % increase in FBI Class 1 Felony crimes between 2003 and 2005 (from 573 to
890). Although this increase is at or below similar jurisdictions, it is still a
significant trend.
. Over 1,200 jail bookings per year. Over half are from the Sheriff's Office.
. Approximately 1/3 of patrol statf is funded by road tax, not general fund
(approximately $500,000), and pays for 1 sergeant and 4 deputies.
. Contrary to the presentation to the BOC on Monday, the "1 FTE" added to the
Sheriff's Office in the proposed budget is not a new position.
. Operation of jail is a County obligation NOT a statutory obligation of the
Sheriff's Office. However, the jail accounts for 1/3 of Sheriff's Office budget.
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Although 1 am well aware of the revenue source differences between the County and the
City of Port Townsend, it does not negate the disparate differences in workload and
resources allocated to the respective law enforcement agencies. Some relevant examples
are shown below.
. Service Population (JCSO = 19,533 vs. PTPD = 8,775).
. Sworn Staffing (JCSO = 19 vs. PTPD = 14).
o JCSO = 19 (3 sergeants 1 2 detectives 114 patrol which includes 1 @ West
& 1 @ South).
o PTPD = 14 (2 sergeants 1 1 detective 1 11 patrol).
. JeffCom (7/2004 - 612005) Calls for Service (JCSO = 10,945 vs. PTPD = 9,470).
. Percentage use YTD of Jeff Com (JCSO = 46% vs. PTPD = 38%).
. Jail Bookings YTD (JCSO = 626 vs. PTPD = 160).
The Sheriffs Office has also accepted new and/or transferred duties since 2003, totaling
5.2 FTE's. These include Animal Services, Work Crew, Code Enforcement, and the
remaining half of Courthouse Security. Some of them included existing personnel. In
one case (Animal Services), there has been a reduction in overall staffing and funding
support. These additional duties have been accepted willingly. We feel that we have
provided improvement in the overall operation of those responsibilities. None the less,
the operation of these programs has been taken on within the context of existing
supervisory staff.
We often hear of the tremendous financial burden that law enforcement places on the
general fund. As the attached exhibit shows, the reality is far different. A sample home
assessed in 2005 at $355,720 produced a property tax bill of $4,037.58. Of that, $614.06
went to the County general fund and only $46.05 was taken from the general fund for the
Sheriff's Office. Approximately 1/3 ($16) of that went to operation of the jail, leaving
about $30 as the sample homeowner's general fund contribution to basic law
enforcement.
I am well aware of the tremendous demands on the County budget, but it is vital that
adequate personnel resources be available to meet our obligations to protect our
community. Please restore this essential, overdue funding for 2 new patrol deputies.
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Jefferson County Sheriff
attachments (2)
. FBI-UCR comparison spreadsheet
. Property tax profile
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