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Home My WebLink AboutM040207 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 April 2, 2007 Chairman Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner David W. Sullivan and Commissioner John Austin. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens. Two people requested that the moratorium on building be reinstated at Termination Point; the Board was thanked for approving the No Shooting Zone Ordinance; an update was given on the South County Visitor Center at the Quilcene Ranger Station and the Board was thanked for providing County funding; several people commented for and against the three minute time limit during the Public Comment Period; there should be a no shooting zone from Diamond Point to Four Comers to Beckett Point; a comment was made about the number of public records requests that the County receives; the minority opinion is invaluable to the democratic process; property rights are a constitutional right and a civil right; deer hunting should be limited to shotguns and muzzle loaders in some areas of the County; suggestions were made about more efficient ways that the Board could conduct the Public Comment Period especially when several people want to speak on the same topic; the Board shouldn't take testimony during the Public Comment Period when a public hearing will be held later in the day; two people suggested that the Board use a streaming internet webcam to broadcast their meetings; and the Board doesn't answer letters from citizens. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 32-07 re: HEARING NOTICE Findings and Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize Disposal; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, April 16, 2007 at 10:05 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers 2. AGREEMENT re: Designating the Official County Newspaper of Public Record for Legal Notices; The Leader 3. AGREEMENT re: Provide Services to Low-and Moderate Income Persons within Jefferson and Clallam Counties; Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) 4. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: 2007-2011 Consolidated Contract; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 5. AGREEMENT re: Physician Services; Jefferson County Public Health; Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (CIGNA) Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 2, 2007 6. AGREEMENT re: "Take it Seriously: Abstinence & Media (TISAM) Project; Jefferson County Public Health; University of Washington 7. AGREEMENT re: Surveying Services for Larry Scott Trail, Segment 4 Acquisition (CR1069) and Other Projects; Jefferson County Public Works; Wengler Surveying and Mapping 8. AGREEMENT re: Paradise Bay Road Illumination Project; County Road Project No. CR1148; Jefferson County Public Works; Olympic Electric Co. Inc. 9. AGREEMENT NO. G0600035, Amendment No.2 re: Coastal Zone Management Grant Funding #CZM310 for Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Year 6 Administration and Action Project; W.S.u. - Jefferson County Extension Office; Washington State Department of Ecology 10. Payment of Jefferson County V ouchers/W arrants Dated March 26, 2007 Totaling $351,804.37 and Dated March 28,2007 Totaling $12,632.32 11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated January 5 and 19,2007 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated March 27,2007 Totaling $3,380.00 12. Authorization to Disclose Requested Public Records Made by Allison Arthur, Port Townsend Leader to US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Concerning Garden Court Apartments APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the minutes of March 19,2007. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming April as Disability Awareness Month: Lynn Gressley representing the Disability Awareness Starts Here (DASH) Committee was present when Chairman Johnson read the proclamation designating April as Disability Awareness Month. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion re: Ceremony for Courthouse Improvements: Central Services Director Allen Sartin asked for direction from the Board regarding the ceremony they want to have to commemorate the completion of the Courthouse Clocktower project and the Courthouse grounds project. He suggested a date in early to mid May. The Board said that they want to invite the Governor and the Legislators who proposed the funding for the Clocktower project. Representatives from local organizations and from the neighborhood will also be invited. The Board suggested that the school bands be invited to participate. Allen Sartin wants to get a flag that was flown over the State Capitol for the flag raising ceremony. The event will also be advertised in the newspapers. Judi Morris, Treasurer re: Request to Sell County Property: The Treasurer received a request from a citizen who wants to purchase a parcel of County property that is adjacent to his property. The property is a 95' x 5' strip ofunbuildable land that was acquired in the 1930s as the result of a foreclosure. The Board Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 2, 2007 can approve the sale without going to public auction if the value of the property is less than $500. Assessor Jack Westerman has valued the property at $218.50. Judi Morris stated that she hasn't negotiated an offer yet because she wanted to talk with the Board first. She added that the purchaser would also pay any fees that are incurred in recording and changing the title. Commissioner Austin moved to allow the purchase of the property if the purchaser agrees to the price. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Judi Morris, Treasurer re: Approvalfor Bond Counsel; E-911 Bond: Judi Morris reported that the voters approved a 1/10 of 1 % sales tax dedicated to improvements, replacement and additions to the E- 911 system. In 2006, it brought in approximately $400,000 in tax revenue. The JeffCom Board that oversees E-911 has approved a bond to make some improvements to the system. The approval of the bond by the County Commissioners is scheduled on their April 16 agenda. Before that action, the Board needs to approve the Bond Counsel to make sure that the resolution and the contracts are done correctly. The County has used Foster Pepper as Bond Counsel in the past. Their fee is approximately $10,400. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 33-07 retaining Foster Pepper PLLC as Bond Counsel for the County and that the Chair sign the letter to Foster Pepper that outlines the terms of engagement. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Presentation re: Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program: Terry Hull, Septic Program Manager for ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia (SBEC) explained that this program will provide financial assistance to citizens to address water quality issues in Hood Canal caused by onsite sewage systems. The interlocal agreement is between the followingjurisdications: Jefferson County, Kitsap County, Mason County, the Port Gamble S , Klallam Tribe and the Skokomish Tribe. Kitsap County will be the fiscal intermediary and will contract with SBEC to administer the funds. SBEC has opened an office in Shelton, developed a website, and produced brochures and fact sheets to be distributed in public places. They will be contacting septic professionals and will be working with the County departments to identify community groups where they can give presentations on the program. At first, they plan to focus their marketing efforts in certain geographical areas on HoodCanal where water quality problems are more severe. They have already accepted some applications in anticipation of the receipt of public funding and they have substantial private funding for a match. Mason County Commissioners approved the resolution and agreement on March 27, the Skokomish Tribal Council was scheduled to approve the documents on March 28, and the Kitsap County Commissioners will approve them on April 9. Chairman Johnson noted that the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe has also approved the documents. Commissioner Sullivan asked about the loan amounts and the interest rate. Terry Hull reviewed the interest and repayment requirements for these 15 year loans which are determined by annual household income. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 2, 2007 Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 34-07 regarding the Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program which authorizes the Chair to sign the interlocal agreement between Jefferson County, Kitsap County, Mason County, the Port Gamble S , Klallam Tribe, and the Skokomish Tribe. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. County Administrator Meeting: John Fischbach, County Administrator, updated the Board on the following: · Hoh Road . Termination Point request to restore building moratorium . Process for approval of the No Shooting Ordinance . Meeting with Clallam County Commissioners . Meeting with the Port Townsend City Council . Time limit for Public Comment Period . E-mailed complaint about the permitting process . Letter regarding Mary McQuillen's passing . WSAC legislative bulletin and news articles · Visitor Center relocation · Salmon recovery funds NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:05 p.m. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The next meeting is a Special Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at WSU Extension with the Planning Commission for presentations from proponents submitting Comprehensive Plan amendment applications. JEFFERSON COUNTY ~jL:SIONE~ Phil Johnson, Chair JL4;~ David W. Sullivan, Member r7rz~/CI>1C Julie Matthes, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board ~,,~ JOfAustin, Member Page 4