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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM121106 District No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson DIstrict No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan DIstrict No.3 Comml.sloner: Patrick M. Rodgers County Administrator: John F. Fischbach Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of December 11, 2006 Chairman Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner David W. Sullivan and Commissioner Patrick M. Rodgers. Public Works re: Discussion of Iron dale Beach Park Temporary Closure: Public Works Director Frank Gifford explained that Chimacum CreeklIrondale Beach Park will be closed temporarily until the extent of recently discovered contamination can be determined. Before the County purchased the property in 2001, minimal contaminants were found at the site and a minor amount of clean up was done. An outside agency did the assessment after the cleanup and the State Department of Ecology (DOE) delisted the property. In 2005, fuel oil was observed at the site and DOE did a preliminary site hazard assessment and found metals and petroleum products. DOE will do a full assessment of the property, develop a feasibility study and select the preferred alternative. The park has been included in the Puget Sound Initiative, a State program to accelerate protection and restoration ofPuget Sound and Hood Canal. In the next few months, the County and DOE will be discussing options and funding sources to clean up the site. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: John Fischbach discussed the following items: · A meeting is scheduled with DOE this week to update them on the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Plan. They will be discussing technical recommendations and the project schedule. DOE must approve the plan before the implementation phase can begin. · Whitman County has sent a letter asking if Jefferson County wants to participate in the defense costs of their appeal ofI-747, the 1 % increase in property taxes. The Board asked for additional information. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens. There is no confidence or leadership in local government; the Commissioners need to reduce the amount of benefits that County employees receive and the number of full time employees; the voters won't like it if the Board supports the 1-747 appeal; the County should have a file on the site study that was done in 2001 at Chimacum CreeklIrondale Beach Park that would be helpful in the current investigation; a citizen volunteered to be a member of a citizen committee to look at the criteria for the No-Shooting Zone Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of December 11, 2006 ~""... :.."'.... J, ~ ..,J; ~".ffff'P.,.~ Ordinance; a property owner in Quilcene said that his taxes are going up 30-40% next year; funding for economic development needs to go for economic development and not for affordable housing; and homeland security is a huge business right now that could bring revenue into the County. 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. AGREEMENT re: H.J. Carroll Park Caretaker Services; William and Gloria Evetts 2. AGREEMENT NO. C14950 re: Consolidated Contract 2007-2011; January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2011 ; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 3. AGREEMENT re: Professional Services for Individual Employment; September 2, 2006 to June 30, 2007; Jefferson County Public Health; Concerned Citizens of Forks 4. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.2 re: Community Access; Amendment to Increase Rate of Pay and Reduce Revenue; July 1,2005 to June 30, 2007; Jefferson County Public Health; Concerned Citizens of Forks 5. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Individual Supported Employment for Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Amending Payment Amount; Jefferson County Public Health; Skookum Corporation 6. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Group Supported Employment for Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Amending Payment Amount; Jefferson County Public Health; Skookum Corporation 7. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Provide Advocacy Services for the Developmental Disabilities Program; Amending Payment Amount; Jefferson County Public Health; Leslie Bunton 8. Advisory Board Reappointment; Jefferson County Housing Authority Resident Board Member; Two (2) Year Term Expiring December 20, 2008; Patricia Teal 9. Advisory Board Reappointment; Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Two (2) Year Term Expiring November 18,2008; Joan Linderoth, District No.1 10. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Richard Stapf, Jr., District No. 1 HEARING re: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application 2007 Public Service Grant; and Close Out of the 2006 Public Service Grant: Chairman Johnson opened the public hearing. Tim Hockett, Director of Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP), stated that they appreciate the County's sponsorship of their agency over the past 40 years. He explained that OlyCAP serves both Clallam County and Jefferson County. Each year they coordinate with Jefferson County to apply for an annual grant with the State to fund public service activities for low and moderate income citizens. The grant application for 2007 is for $145,865.00. They operate approximately 100 programs. He reviewed the services they provided in 2006 and the outcomes that were achieved. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of December 11,2006 .''''... ".... f, ~ ..~ ~ It lOl'f,l!!. · The Community Jobs program places unemployed people into jobs in non-profit agencies. Seventy percent of the participants have been able to go out and get unsubsidizedjobs after they have gone through the program. This is much better than the State average. · Working Image provides women with appropriate work clothing. · Energy assistance to over 2,000 families on the Olympic Peninsula during the winter. · Meals for the school district in Brinnon at the Community Center. · Their WeatherizationIHome Improvement Team is doing assessments on homes for low income people in the West End. · Food bank support for Jefferson County food banks. · Head Start services for families below the poverty level. · Emergency shelter and transitional housing. · Access to health care. They have a clinic in Quilcene and have been working with Jefferson Healthcare to put together a plan to utilize clinical services at their clinic in Brinnon. · Access to dental care. They have a dental clinic in Port Angeles where dental hygienists are trained. · They recently applied for State funding for a new program. They would function as a property manager and buffer between landlords and tenants with an uneven history. Their goal is to teach people to take care of their rentals, be responsible and pay their bills. These families would receive a certification after they go through the training. · The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides over 100,000 hours of volunteer service in both Clallam and Jefferson County. Doctors, dentists, and attorneys are among the volunteers. · Meals on Wheels is available to people who cannot access transportation. They also provide services through home care aids so that seniors are able to stay in their homes. In addition to these services, OlyCAP contracts with the County to operate the Tri Area Community Center, Quilcene Community Center, and the Brinnon Community Center. OlyCAP recently completed a community needs assessment. A consultant gathered census information, and employment security and Internal Revenue Service information. Focus groups met in the outlying communities and communities in Clallam County. Leaders in the communities were also interviewed. They have developed a list of the top ten needs and will begin developing a strategic plan in January. The need for affordable housing is number one on the list in Jefferson County. Transportation is another issue and Jefferson Transit has been very supportive. The fifteen South Seven Senior Apartments were filled as soon as they were completed this year and there is a waiting list. Chairman Johnson opened the public testimony portion of the hearing on the CDBG application for the 2007 Public Service Grant and the close out of the 2006 Public Service Grant. Hearing no comments for or against the public service grant or the close out, he closed the public hearing. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of December 11, 2006 :f."OS, , ... ..,..-<': . ''''INC, Commissioner Sullivan moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-06, in the matter of certification of compliance for the CDBG Public Services Grant and to designate the County Administrator as the authorized chief administrative official to act in all official matters in connection with the application. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Continued Deliberations, Discussion, and Possible Approval of Proposed Ordinance Increasing Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule (Tabledfrom December 4,2006): Commissioner Rodgers moved to take this item off the table. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Matt Tyler, Parks and Recreation Manager stated that based on the discussion after the public hearing on the Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule on December 4, he eliminated any distinction between for-profit and non-profit organizations regarding the shelter fees. He created a new category called "Other" which includes incorporated groups, businesses and non-profits. The amount is based on the non-profit rate, although it was increased slightly in order to make up for the loss of revenue. He talked with the Rhododendron Festival representatives about structuring the carnival under festival, event or concert because the Rhododendron Festival pays for the rental with the revenue they receive from the carnival. Commissioner Rodgers moved to approve ORl)INANCE NO. 12-1211-06 adopting the Parks and Recreation fee schedule. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Continued Deliberations, Discussion, and Possible Approval of Proposed Ordinance Increasing the Department of Community Development Fee Schedule: (See Minutes of December 4, 2006) Director of Community Development Al Scalf presented the Board with additional information about the proposed fee schedule. Commissioner Rodgers noted that it was the Board's direction for people to pay the correct fee for services. After the public hearing on December 4, the Board had asked that fees with variables be shown in detail on the fee schedule. Al Scalf explained that they broke down the fee categories when possible. Building Official Fred Slota explained the new breakdown on the propane tank fees. Commissioner Sullivan questioned whether it would be better to charge a set hourly fee. Al Scalf stated that it is the goal of the Permit Center to get applicants through the permit process as quickly as possible. Ifthey are billed for extra staff time, they won't get their permit until they pay the bill. Al Scalf reviewed the proposed changes and answered the Board's questions regarding the specific processes and information used to determine the fees. There was a discussion about the number of administrative appeals per year and how the cost varies. Recent appeals such as Security Services Northwest, Trendwest, and Olympic Terrace have exceeded the cost. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of December 11, 2006 ."". {" " ,~.o: .t:'.fltllOC"\: Commissioner Rodgers stated that if an appeal exceeds the cost, the County shouldn't subsidize the appellant. However, he thinks that if the appellant wins, the County should pay. The County Administrator agreed with him. Al Scalf stated that it may be difficult to determine how much to pay ifthere is a remand on a portion of the decision. Commissioner Rodgers stated that the payment cost could be included in the decision. John Fischbach explained that the Hearing Examiner fees are currently paid from the General Fund. The reason they decided on a $3,000 Hearing Examiner fee was because $60,000 was spent last year on 20 cases. Commissioner Rodgers explained that he has no problem charging the applicant the actual cost. The County Administrator replied that ifthe applicant doesn't like the opinion, they may not pay. Commissioner Sullivan suggested looking into some sort of escrow mechanism. There was a discussion about when an average citizen appeals a large project. John Fischbach stated that the number of appeals have gone up dramatically in the past few years and several of them were unfounded. He suggested a $300-$500 fee that acknowledges that there may be more costs involved in an appeal. The County Administrator stated that although the Hearing Examiner fee was deleted from the proposed schedule, the Board will have to address the issue early in 2007. Commissioner Rodgers moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 13-1211-06, adopting the Department of Community Development fee schedule. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 11 :43 a.m. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2006 at 8 a.m. . r" \) ,,'n t, /\1., .6.;~ ~ . . / ~ ,,"', . ..~.\, .. J i'~'~~~ ,< ~ ? ti ~\: ...~' :.11 '1' .I :: ~ t: · J' " f, r<'o /)1,) 1. --;t ',\." ~.; <<. ",: .'1/ .~. ~' ',V 'r;.' ~ _,- -;i. " . . ~... ~... ;, .....' , ......,.. ... ~'--=: ,,' 4- Al rE. .. ~ ";.,-::::/ ...... . II J C",_~~::> . JEFFERSON COUNTY B COMMISSIONERS ~~J Cf1\C l:tthes. CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board Not in Office at Time of Approval Patrick M. Rodgers, Member Page 5