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BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District No. 1 Commissioner
District. No.2 C9mmissioner
District No. 3 Commissioner
A.M.O'Meara
B.G. Brown, Chairman
, Carroll 'M ~ M~rcer
CI erk of the Board Betty J. Temple, Auditor
Engineer Edwin A. Becker, P.E.
Secretar:y_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ ___ _ __ _ _ _ ___ _ _ __ Jerdine_G...~ra5I.~_ _ __ __._
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March 24, 1975
10:00a.m. Meeting called.to order by Chairman B.G. Brown with all Members present.
Hearing: EmertJency Budget E'xtension for County Parks (clearing of Shooting Range property)
Appearing for hearing are: Don Sweeney, :Dr. John Ta ylor, and Ed Riche y. ,All three .
gentlemen stated they are not against the county putting the money fron: the sale of timber
back into clearing oLthe property, but they do not feel the subject was covered adequately
by the newspape'r to inform the public of the reasoning behind this action. The Board explained
that the subject had bee n quite thoroughly covered before the letting of the bid Jorclearing.
After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner O'Meara and seconded hy
Commissioner Mercer to 'approve and Sign the following Order authorizing the transferoffunds
and the payment for clearing. Unanimous (Order)
Continuation of Hearing: Proposed Road Vacation, Cotton, Gorp. petitioner. Eng. Becker
reported that Cotton Corp. had not contacted him as yet to negotiate for an equal amount of
right-of-way for trails. The Plan. Gomm . submitted a letter-reaffirming its recommendadon
of Oct. 16, 1974, that the petition be denied i'On the basis that it does no~ comply with the
Comprehensive Plan in that a county right-of-way currently used for bicycles, vehicles i and
horses, as well as pedestrians, would be vacated without compensatory provisions for trails
and utility easements ". They also request the opportunity to review any agreement before
final action by the Board. , '
It was decided to continue the hearing ind'8fmitely'until the negot~ations are completed
between the interested parties.
Continuation of Hearing: Proposed Partial Plat Vacation, HiddEmdcUe Tracts Addition; M .L.
Anderson, owner and petitioner. The Plan': Gomm finds that the proposal does not conflict
with the Comprehensive Plan and that the vacatfcm~f lots unusable as building sites due to
, soil instability is in keeping with good planning pra6'tice and recommends approval of the
proposed vacation. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to '
apProve and sign Resolution No. 17-7S, Intent to Vacate,' and set hearing date fot April 14th:
Una,nimous. Resolution No. ,1.7..,75 as follows:
Business from the Planning Dept:
(1) Shoreline Management Permits .
(a) Kala Point Development, Application No. 1....75; to construct boat launch and
float. Plan. Dir. Cunningham presented the findings from the ShorelineManag~ment Advisory
Committee and stated they recommend approval subject to the follOWing conditions: (7)'
They further recommend that no Environmental Impact Statement be prepared. Motion by
Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to approve S. M. Permit No. 1-75
for Kala Point Dev. subject to the above stated conditions recommended by the S.M.A.C.
and that no E.I.S. be prepared. Unanimous
(b) Crown Zellerbach Corp., Application No. 2:"'7.5; ,to clear, grade and establish
a log handling and storage yard south of Chimacum Creek. Cunningham presented and out-
lined the findings of the S . M.A. C. and stated they recomm~nd that the proposed project be
approved subject to the follOWing conditions and that no E .I.S .be prepared. Motion by
Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approveS .M.Permit No. 2-75
for Crown Zellerbach's proposed project subject to the recommendations of the S'.M.A.C~
and that no E .I.S. be prepared. Unanimous
(c) Dept. of Natural Resources, Application No. 3-75; to construct a bridge
over the Clearwater River. Cunningham explained the proposed project,and presented the
findings of the Plan. Dept. He advised theyrecommend approval of the proposed project
subject to the follOWing conditions and that no E.I .S. need be prepared. (2,a;onditions)
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Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to approve S. M. Permit
No. 3 -75 for the Dept. of Natural Resources subject to the conditions recommended by the
Plan. De pt., and that no E . I . S. be pre pared. Unanimous
(d) ITT Rayonier, Inc. Application No. 5-75; for clear-cut logging along the
Hoh River. Cunningham outlined the reasons for the proposed project and submitted the
findings of the Plan. Dept. They recommend approval of the project subject to the follOWing
condition and that no E. I. S. be prepared. (1 condition) Motion by Commissioner Mercer,
second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve Application No. 5-75 for ITT Rayonier, Inc.
subject to the condition recommended by the Plan. Dept. and that no E.L S. need be prepared.
Unanimous.
(e) Richard F. McCurdy, Application No. 21-74; to construct a landfill at Right
Smart Cove. Cunningham submitted the following findings of the S. M .A.C.: (5) They
recommend that: (1) The proposed project not be approved inasmuch as it does not comply
with the policies of the S. M.A. (speCifically R. C. W. 90.58.020); (2) That the County
Commissioners make an effort to interest the State Parks and Recreation Commission, or
other State or private agency, in the purchase of the subject property at its fair market value;
and (3) That no E.I.S. be prepared. Cunningham advised that the assessed value of this
property has risen from $1,630 in 1969 to $17,500 in 1975 and the Advisory Committee stressed
the importance of compensation for Mr. McCurdy due to denial of permit. Motion by Commis-
sioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to deny permit No. 21-74 as recommended
by the S.M.A.C. and that no E.T.S. need be prepared. Unanimous Chairman Brown also
requested that the County Assessor be notified of the action taken on this permit so that
allowances can be reflected in the assessed valuation of this property.
(f) Port of Port Townsend, Application No. 32-74; for the construction of a boat
launch at the Quilcene Boat Haven. Cunningham explained the findings of the S.M.A.C.
and said they recommend that the proposed project be approved and that no E.I.S. be prepared.
Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve S. M. Permit
No. 32-74 as recommended and that no E.LS. need be prepared. Unanimous
(g) Floating Farms Ltd, Application No. 33-74; for the installation of oyster
growing racks northwest of Whitney Point on Hood Canal. Cunningham presented the findings
of the Plan. Dept. and recommended that the proposed project be approved subject to the
follOWing conditions: (5) The Board finds that they are not completely satisfied with the
safety factors, l.e. size and type of anchors and size of cable, and therefore, by notion ci.
Commissioner Mercer and second by Commissioner O'Meara requests the Plan. Dir. to write
to the petitioner to furnish proof that the engineering aspects are adequate before final action
is taken on this permit. Unanimous
(2) Forest Practices Permit Applications from the Dept. of Natural Resources re:
No. FP-02-0335 Lester West and Anthony Stroeder; No. FP-02-0352 Stillman V. Brown;
No. FP-02-0291 ITT Rayonier, Inc; No. FP-02-00267 Eclipse Timber Co; and No. FP-02-00435
Harvey Minnihan, Inc. Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara
that Chairman Brown sign a letter addressed to the D. N .R. stating they have no questions or
comments regarding these projects. Unanimous
(3) Suggested repeal of section of the Short Plat Map regulations. Cunningham advised
that under current regulations a developer is forced to do a duplication on surveys and filings,
and he feels it causes an unnecessary burden and expense. He recommends this section of the
Short Plat regulations be repealed and require the developer to sign an affidavit stating that
all requirements have been met. Board concurs and moves that this matter be referred to the
Planning Commission.
Sheriff Hansen submitted a letter outlining the step-by-step precedure relative to the Civil
Service Commission as discussed previously. It was moved by Commissioner Mercer and
seconded by Commissioner O'Meara to publish a notice in the paper for persons interested
in appointment on this commission to contact the Board no later than April 4th. Unanimous
Two contracts were received from the Dept. of Social and Health Services for Bayshore
Enterprises relating to "Grant Award" and "Donation Agreement" for execution by the Board.
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Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer for Chairman Brown to
sign approval of both contracts. Unanimous
Letters were received from the Brinnon Volunteer Fire Dept. re: (1) ReSignation as Commis-
s ioner, Position No.1, from Harry A. Loring; (2) Recommendation for appointment of Richard
Thornton; and (3) Application for appointment from Richard Thornton. Motion by Commissioner
O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to accept reSignation of Harry A. Loring and to
appoint Richard Thornton to fill the 9.llexpired term as Commissioner, Position No.1, Fire
Protection Dist. No.4. Unanimous
Pros. Attny. Howard presented a resolution for adoption by the Board pertaining to the establish-
ment of an Alcohol Administrative Board. Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commis-
sioner O'Meara to approve and sign Resolution No. 18-75, as follows. Unanimous (Res .18-75)
A billing was received from the Office of the City Clerk-Treasurer for building fees collected
January 1, 1975 through March 6, 1975 in the amount of $646.00 less 15% processing fee of
$96.90 for a total net due of $549.10. It was moved and seconded to pay the amount requested.
Pros. Attny. Howard was asked to draft a resolution of authorization.
The following persons were appointed as members of the Open Space Committee: Herb Beck -
reappointment, Alvin Jakeway - reappointment, Robert Bundy - reappointment, Griffith Short -
new, and John Boulton - new. Members will be so notified.
The following correspondence was reviewed with little or no comment:
Letter from the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development re: County's application for
HUD grant funds. /., .
Letter from the Department of Ecology're: CoastarZoneProgram Funds. (Programs which
could be considered for funding were discussed with the Plan. Dir.)
Letter from Washington Counties Insurance Fund re: Amended insurance trust agreement.
Dept. of the Army, Corps of Engineers Public Notices No. 071-0YB-1-001867, Russell
A. Austin; and No. 071-0YB-1-00182I, Ethan Austin. (Referred to S.M.A.C.)
Two notices from the Dept. of Natural Resources re: County trust land transmittal of
funds - $12,147 .17, from Pope & Talbot; and County trust land fee title land
transmittal of funds - $207.76, interest earned on moneys held in Suspense Fund.
Letter from Structural Engineers of Washington re: Snow Load Analysis for Washington
Structural Design Data.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
A. .O'Meara, Member
t!/lM,4,/IYlW A/Ct4,
Carroll M. Merce , Member'
ATTEST:
Betty J. Temple, County
Auditor and Ex-officio
Clerk of the Board
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