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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM040775 ," .. . !. t BOA..lID OF' JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District No. 1 Commissioner District No.2 C9mmissioner District No.3 Commissioner A.M.O'Meara B.q. Brown, Chairman Carrol1M ; Mercer Cl erk of the Board Betty J. Temple,. Auditor Engineer Edwin A. Becker,. P.E. Secre~IT_____~________________________Jero~~~~@~~_______ MINUTES ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _.- - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - -"" - -- April 7, 1975 10:00a.m. Meeting called.to order by Chairman B.G. Brown with all members present. Bid Opening: For furnishing labor and materials to construct a chain link fence and gates at three locations: . BIDDERS: BID PRICE: 1. McBride Fence Co., Seattle $23,946.83 incl. tax(l) 2. " San Jose Steel, Co., Sea~tle .$31,398..63 II II 3. Anchor Post, Co. Seattle $30,739.34 II II 4. Tor":Nado Fence Co., Seattle $33,219.22" II 5. Columbia Fence Co., Portland $28,934.78 II II 6. ,Skagit Fencing, Mt. Vernon $2i, 865.69 II II 7. U.S. Steel, Tacoma $27,654.47 II II (2) Engineer's Estimate $30,930.38" II Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer for Eng. Becker to check the bid totals for possible errors. After- checking, Becker returned to advise that totals were correct as presented, and due to 50% of the expenses being pa~d with Washington Futures Funds for the Port Townsend l Sanitary Landfill and the Quilcene Drop Box Station, recommended that McBride Fence Co. be awarded the bid. pending approval by the Dept.of Ecology. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercerto award the bid to' McBride Fence Co .of Seattle for the amount 6f$23, 946.83 pending approval'by the Dept. of Ecology. Unanimous ';'-"~ Hearing: Proposed Amendment of Ordinance No. 3-74, Building Code. Appearing are: Jack Padia,Bldg. Inspector; Norris Short, Chairman, Plan. Comm.;.. Bob Jones, Fire Chief; audE.G. Wainwright. Plan. Dir. Cunningham and Norris Short explQ.ined theirrecommendationsonthe two proposed new subsections relating t6 Section I (A) ,... exemption of additions , alterations' and repairs totaling no more than $1,000.00 in value; and the del~tionof PartH!, Chapt. 14, Sec.. 1413 - fire warning s'ystems. They feel both reguiations would cause unn~c~ssary . burdens and would. be impossib.le. toei.nforce. Testimony was given pro and con pertaining to requiring smoke detector systems .for new and existing structures with the consesus being that even though the inspections'could not be made on all h'omes annually, this section of the Code sould be retained with enforce'" ment at the discretion of the Building Inspector. , The hearing was concluded with a motion by Commissioner Mercer andsecondect by Commissioner O'Meara to adopt the first portion of the amendment and to delete the second portion. Unanimous Ordinance No. 2-75 as adopted as follows: George A. Azud, President, Co . Sportsmen's Club, and Bill Black, member, appeared to request additional funds for the Shooting Range property toprovide a roadway into the park- ing lot and gravel for the parking area. With the aid of maps, they explained and outlined the various phases of the entire project. The Board advised they will check into the possi- bilities of further funding and will advise of their findings. Business from the Planning. Dept: (1) U.S . Army Corps of Engineers Public Notices (A) 071.;..OYB-1-002257, Robinson, Harold L., Oak Bay, to construct bulkhead and 250 cu yds of fill. In.October, 1974, the county denied a S.M. permit for this proposed project because it did not meet the criteria of the 8.M .Act and the Official Guidelines. The applicant was advised at that time however that he could construct a bulkhead or rip-rap substantially in alignment with . VOL 1 fAGE 373 - - --~--~-~ - Minutes of April 7th con't. page 2 the toe of the existing bank with sufficient back-{ill to strengthen the con- struction. The Corps will be so notified. (B) 071-0YB-I-001149, Ralston, Jerry, Wawa Point, to construct bulkhead and approximately 250 cu yds of fill. Cunningham advised that the county approved a S.M. permit for this proposed project in Jan. 1973, and as of Jan. 1975, it expired so it will be necessary for him to apply for another S. M. permit, unless he has started construction. Cunningham is to contact Mr. Ralston for the necessary information. (2) Forest Practices Application: (A) FP-02-00451, Alvin Bishop; to clear cut alder in portion of NW 1/4 of Sec. 1, Twp. 2 8N, R. 1 W W. M. Shoreline management jurisdiction is several miles away from the site, and therefore, the Plan. Dept. can forsee no problems. The Dept. of Natural Resources will be notified that Jeff. Co. has no comment on this application. (B) FP-02-00440, ITT Rayonier, Inc.; bridge reconstruction across Miller Creek in Sec. 17, Twp. 25, R. 12. Dept. of Natural Resources will be notified that application has been made for as. M. permit which is currently being processed. (3) Shoreline Management Permit No. 5-75, ITT Rayonier, Inc.; for clear-cut logging along the Hoh River. Cunningham said the application was presented for approval prior to the termination of the 30-day review period and needs to be re-approved at this time. (Approved previously on March 24, 1975) Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara to reapprove S.M.Permit No. 5-75. Unanimous (4) Report on Referendum 29 Funding Application: Cunningham advised that he had been in contact with the Referendum 29 people and there were two or three minor problems relating to the appli- cation which are being corrected. He expects them to forward the appli- cation to the Dept. of Social & Health Services within the next fifteen days with their recommendation of approval -- hopefully final approval will be granted within the next 45 days. (5) Notice of approval of Flood Insurance Program from HUD: The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development sent notice that Jefferson County's application has been approved, authorizing the sale of flood insurance under the emergency program, effective April 2, 1975. All single and multi family dwellings, and commercial buildings in the county are eligable for coverage at subsidized rates regardless of location. The insurance can be purchased through any local private insurance company. The "Fireman's Fund American Insurance Co.", Seattle, is acting as the coordinator for this area and will provide any licensed pro- perty insurance agent or broker with all requested information. The Board requested Cunningham to publish notice of approval in the newspaper and to notify all insurance people and lending agencies. (6) Discussion of Countywide Aerial Photo Project: Cunningham explained the scope of the project and advised that it is eligable for Coastal Zone Management funds with a matching ratio of no less than 2/3 - 1/3. The cost would be in the neighborhood of $20,000, of which the state would pay 2/3. The project would be very valuable to shorelines management, Assessor, Co. Engineer, private citizen, etc. He said there is a good pOSSibility that the state may do the study, how- ever, he would like to apply for funding if they decide against it. Action will be delayed until a decision is made by the state. J.R. Curran, Local Governmental Consultant, Cabot Dow Associates, appeared to present his firms credentials for assistance to the county with personnel programs relating to collective bargaining. His company recommends an "in house control" approach over unions for closer relationship between the administration and employees with additional benefits for personnel because of no union fees, and more flexibility and control. The Board advised that his firm would be considered when the decision is made to organize. ~VOL 1 fAGE374 'Minutes of April 7th con't. page 3 Wayne Beirtch and Eon Wilson , representing Evans Engine and Equipment Co., Seattle, presented slides on the "Buffalo-Bomag K-301" sanitary land fill compactor, for the Board's consideration. Roscoe H. Thomas sent a letter of request for an extension of building permit no. 628 to allow continuance of construction on a residential building at Lake Leland. Motion by Com- missioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara to approve. Unanimous Mr. Thomas will be so notified. Shirley Benham, Jr., M.D. ,M.P.H., Dist. Health Officer, submitted a request for transfer of funds to the Olympic Health District Pooling Fund, as recommended by the Health District Budget Committee. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer to approve and sign Resolutuion No. 19-75 authorizing transfer. Unanimous (Res. No .19-75 as follows:) Chairman Brown signed "Statement of Values" for replacement cost of all county buildings and contents, as submitted by Homer Smith Ins. Co., by motion of Commissioner O'Meara and second by Commissioner Mercer. Eng. Becker will check list of autom6bUss and equipment beforE liability policy is executed for 1975. The following persons were appointed to serve as members of the Jeff. Co. Alcoholism Board, as recommended: Jeanette Strain, Harry Holoway, Mel Kivley, FatherL. W. Truitt, A. M. O'Meara, Lois Smith, John Doubek, Al Ramey, Earnest Hails, Evelyn Stroud, and Richard Spindor. The Board discussed a letter from Art C. Hultin stating that for safety reasons a stop Sign should be placed at the intersection of the Becket Point Road. The Board concurs and requests a memo be sent to the Co .Eng. directing that a stop sign be installed causing traffic to stop when coming from the direction of Becket Point. The Board viewed a film on Planned Urban Development titled "Land Planning, Practice and Promise", presented by the Plan. Director. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer to request Pros. Attny. Howard to draft an ordinance regulating the speed limit on the lakes in eastern Jeff. Co. Unan. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer to have a street light installed at the turnoff to Chimacum from the Anderson Lake Road, as per request of Chimacum Grange No. 681. Unanimous, Call for bids - motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to approve and Sign bid calL for the furnishing of six (6) Compactor type drop boxes (Solid Waste packer containers) ,to be opened and read April 28th. Unanimous Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve the minutes of March 17th and 24th. Unanimous Resolution No. 20-75, CRP No. 389, to improve Thorndyke Road, Co .Rd. No. 9 by surfacing, was approved and signed by motion of Commissioner O'Meara and second by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous (Res. No. 20-75 as follows:) There being no additional time left for the remainder of today's business, the meeting was recessed until 1:30p.m. on April 8th. ~voL 1 PAGE 375 . . paqe 4 April 8. 1975: 1:30p.m. The meeting of April 7th was reconvened at this time with all members present. Pros. Attny. Howard presented a resolution authorizing the transfer of building inspection fees collected by the County for inspections within the City to the Clerk of the City of Port Town- send. Motion by Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara to approve and sign Resolution No. 21-75, as follows. Unanimous The remaining correspondence was reviewed with little :>1'; no comment, as follows: Copy of Property Tax Collections in Jefferson County during 1974, from the County Treasurer. . · Copies of Detention and Correction Facility Inspection Report, and Holding Facility Inspection Report from the State of Washington Jail Services. . Letter from Ralph f-f. Rudeen re: Dumping of clay on his property by the County Road Crew. (Eng. Becker w1ll see that the situation is corrected.) Response from Paul H. Conner, State Representative re: House Biils 598 and 448. Memo from the Engineer's Office that the Dept. of Ecology has approved the use of the coin operated drop boxes and revised the grant up to $116,056.00. Letter from Mrs. Faye B. Whitney against the proposed trailer park on Toandos Peninsula, (Referred to the Planning Dept.) Two copies of new applications for liquor licenses from the State Liquor Board re:' (1) Julie Louise Waner d/b/a/ Chevy Chase Golf Course, Class A C. (2) Alnerican Campgrounds, Inc, Discovery Bay, Class E F. Notice from the Urban Arterial Board re: APA Rule Notice Identification and Consid- eration of Undenims . , Placard regar~iing the shipment of hazardous materials ,from the Dept. of Transportation. Minutes of the Hood Canal Advisory Commission meeting of March 12th. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ,.,~ a.G. .1;' c,!:,>rman ().. ~I~/ A. . 0 Mea , M er , ~1,t{(Il[L1!l(1e:Ite1~ /~f~~ ~.. fAGE376 '"