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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM031907 District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commissioner: John Austin County Administrator: John F. Fischbach Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of March 19, 2007 Chairman Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioners David Su.11ivan and John Austin. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that the Board invite everyone to stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance in recognition of the 5th year of the war in Iraq, the debt to the men and women who serve in the armed forces and their families and the debt owed by those who support the war and those who failed to prevent or end the war. He suggested that this be done at every regularly scheduled meeting ofthe Board and encouraged the audience to voluntarily participate and acknowledge this on-going sacrifice. The Board members concurred with Commissioner Sullivan that the Pledge of Allegiance be said at the start of each regularly scheduled Commissioners' meeting from this point forward. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens: A request was made that the Public Comment period return to what it was originally meant to be which was for the Board to hear comments about any agenda item; a fax was received from the Washington Counties Risk Pool regarding coverage for the Security Services Northwest (SSNW) court case and the possibility of the County entering into a settlement agreement with SSNW; concerns about what has been going on at the BOCC meetings regarding the Pledge of Allegiance and appreciation for the Board listening and making a change in their meeting; a suggestion was made that if there wasn't government at the county, state, and federal level there would be anarchy; a citizen thanked the Board for preserving the Public Comment period and expressed shock about the Commissioners statements about the Pledge of Allegiance as presented in the newspaper; comments about Draft 4 of the No Shooting Area Ordinance and revisions that need to be made; some minorities are being listened to while others are not being heard; the Publisher of the newspaper does not attend meetings that he writes news articles about; the Board members demean and battle certain members of the public; the Board members were handed a copy of the Ten Commandments and asked to remember their campaign promises; and a regular attendee said that he has been to at least 350 ofthese meetings and he hasn't seen uncivil behavior or grandstanding. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan moved to correct Item #2 (change Project Kickoff Date to say "to be determined by the County Administrator") and Item #8, (changed to include SHB 1925), to delete Item #7 and approve the balance of the items as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT re: Legal Representation in Mental Health Cases for 2007; Stephen Greer, Esq. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 19,2007 2. AGREEMENT re: Industrial Land Bank; Jefferson County Community Development; E. D. Hovee & Company (change Project Kickoff Date to say "to be determined by the County Administrator") 3. AGREEMENT re: Junk/Abandoned Vehicle Towing; Jefferson County Public Health; Peninsula Auto Wrecking 4. AGREEMENT re: Junk/Abandoned Vehicle Towing; Jefferson County Public Health; A & G Import Auto, Inc 5. AGREEMENT re: Funding for Substance Abuse Treatment Services; Safe Harbor Recovery Center 6. 2006 Annual Certification and Engineer's Certification ofFish Passage Barrier Removal Costs; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) 7. DELETE: Letter of Support for Fire District #2 Land Acquisition from US Forest Service; US Department of Agriculture 8. Letter of Support for Substitute House Bill 1965 Extending the Time for Counties to Designate Industrial Land Bank(s); Representative Lynn Kessler and Representative Kevin Van De Wege (changed to include HB 1925) COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners considered the following items: 1) Discussion of Ferry System Proposal by Tim Caldwell. Chairman ofthe Ferry Advisory Committee: Tim Caldwell introduced the other Ferry Advisory Committee members Peter Bonyun, Tim Snider, and Tom Thiersch. He then reported that the Transportation Commission will be discussing the proposed 4% fare increase on March 22,2007 as well as the proposed pilot project for a reservation system for the Port Townsend/Keystone route. The Commission will also be discussing a proposed fee for the reservation program in addition to the regular fare ($10 fee for vehicles 20 feet and under and a $20 fee for vehicles over 20 feet.) Tim Caldwell noted that if the Transportation Commission approves the pilot project they intend to implement it from June, 2007 to April, 2008. The Ferry Advisory Committee requested that the Commissioners to send a letter to the Department of Transportation supporting the proposed pilot project. Later at the County Administrator's Meeting: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the letter to the State Transportation Commission in support of the proposed pilot project to allow reservations for the ferry service between Port Townsend and Keystone as recommended by the Ferry Advisory Committee. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 2) Discussion and Possible Appointment ofthe Local Government Planning Representative to the Ferry Advisory Committee: County Administrator John Fischbach reported that the County does not have a County employee to nominate for this position. Commissioner Sullivan moved to appoint Rick Sepler, City of Port Townsend Planning Director as the local government planning representative on the Ferry Advisory Committee. John Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 19,2007 3) Discussion of Proposed Changes to Policy on "Procedure Relating to Persons Whose Actions Disrupt a County Commission Meeting:" After reviewing the proposed policy and discussing concerns regarding the procedures, it was agreed that the Board members will work on the language in the policy to give the Chairman more flexibility. BID OPENING re: Pavement Markings on Various County Roadways: Daryl Erfle, Public Works, opened and read the three bids received as follows: BIDDER Specialized Pavement Markings, Inc. Apply-A-Line, Inc. Stripe Right, Inc. BID $ 68,178.00 75,711.91 99,053.19 Commissioner Sullivan moved to direct the Public Works Department to review the bids and make a recommendation for bid award that is to the best advantage of the County. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING re: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant Application; Low and Moderate Income Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation; Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP): The Chair opened the public hearing. Dan Di Guilio, Director of Housing Improvement Programs for Olympic Community Action Programs, reported that they are applying for a CDBG grant from the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for up to $625,000.00 for a two- year project to rehabilitate housing for low and moderate income residents. They are projecting that 40 households will be rehabilitated during the two-year project. This will include health and safety improvements to 25 houses and approximately 15 no-interest 20 year loans to residents for improvements to their homes. These grant funds will be used for proj ects located in the unincorporated areas of the County. Applicants must meet specific income requirements to apply for this program. Norm McCloud, Port Townsend, stated that there is a great need for affordable housing in Port Townsend as well as in the County. He feels that it doesn't make sense to center affordable housing in Qui1cene when the jobs are located in Port Townsend. He feels there is a real need for the development of affordable housing in Port Townsend. The County needs to make more economic opportunities available by encouraging economic development. Maybe the State should be encouraged to convert some ofthe Department of Natural Resources land that is close to Port Townsend for this purpose. Hearing no further comments for or against the grant application the Chair closed the hearing. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 28-07 authorizing the County Administrator to submit an application for a Community Development Block Grant for housing preservation and rehabilitation to be administered by Olympic Community Action Programs. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 19,2007 Tami Pokorny, Jefferson County Environmental Health, Water Quality Division re: Dosewallips Flood Plain Acquisition Project, Phase II: Tami Pokorny explained that her first request is for the Board to approve the earmarking of a portion ofthe Secure Rural Schools Title III Fund balance for the Dosewallips Flood Plain Acquisition Project Phase II. The total project is expected to cost about $510,000 which includes funding from other sources. To complete the project, $175,000 will be needed from the Title III Fund and if this amount is approved, it will leave a balance of about $90,000 in the fund. There is flexibility for spending the remaining fund balance as long as it is used for a project type listed in the legislation that established the fund. The County can keep any viable structures on the properties acquired with these funds or they can be sold. Commissioner Austin moved to approve earmarking $175,000 of the current balance ofthe Secure Rural Schools Title III Fund for the Dosewallips Flood Plain Acquisition Project Phase II. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The second part of the request, Tami Pokorny advised, is for the Board to authorize and concur with the just compensation value established by the review appraiser for each of the three landowners and to authorize proceedings with the acquisition of real property for the Dosewallips Flood Plain Acquisition Project Phase II. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve, concur and authorize the property acquisition for Phase II of the Dosewallips Flood Plain Acquisition Project as presented. Commissioners Austin seconded the motion which carried. County Administrator Meeting: County Administrator John Fischbach reported on the following items: * A workshop on docketing Comprehensive Plan Amendments has been scheduled with the Planning Commission for April 4, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at WSU Extension in the Shold Business Park. The Planning Commission will begin a review of the Master Plan Resort on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brinnon Community Center. An update was given on Secure Rural School Funding. An update on a derelict boat at Fishermen's Bay. * * * Central Services Director Allen Sartin updated the Board on the following: * The preliminary budget closing report for 2006 and General Fund long range projections. * Directions will be requested from the Board next week on any type of ceremony the Board wants for the clock tower and landscaping. Letter to Lobby for the State Fire Assistance Program Funding: Commissioner Sullivan moved to direct that staff call Tom Robinson at the Washington State Association of Counties to inform him that the Board supports the continuation of State funding for the Fire Assistance Program. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 19,2007 The meeting was continued to a Special Meeting on Friday, March 23,2007 at 3:30 p.m. in the Superior Court Courtroom for the discussion and possible decision on the criteria in the proposed No Shooting Zone Ordinance. JEFFERSON COUNTY BO OF COMMISSIONERS , hair ?-~C/r]C Lorna Delaney, CMC Clerk of the Board Da~~~ ' ~ John (ftin, Member Page 5