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Home My WebLink AboutM012808 District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. SuUivan District No.3 Commissioner: John Austin County Administrator: John F. Fischbach Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of January 28, 2008 Chairman Phil Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioners David Sullivan and John Austin. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens: The Black Point Master Planned Resort in Brinnon would create revenue for the County and shuttle buses could bring people to Port Townsend to shop which would provide an economic boost for local businesses; the regulations in the proposed Onsite Septic System Ordinance are much more onerous than the proposals of adjacent counties; the County needs to encourage agricultural businesses on local farmlands because part of the reason for increasing food prices is the increased cost of transportation; two revisions that need to be made in the proposed ordinance approving the Black Point MPR were pointed out; when the Board schedules a public hearing on an ordinance, the legal advertising doesn't give citizens enough information about the proposed regulation and the County doesn't provide enough statistical data and factual information; the Public Works Department is doing a good job clearing the snow off the roads; if kids from opposing schools playing basketball can get along, citizens in the County who hold differing views should be able to get along; a request was made to move the County Administrator Briefing to 9:30 a.m. on the Board's Agenda instead of 1 :30 p.m. so that the citizens who attend the Board's Monday meetings don't have to stay the entire day. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to delete Items #1 and #2 and approve the balance ofthe Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. DELETED ORDINANCE NO. 02-0128-08 re: Approval of Five (5) Comprehensive Plan Amendments and One Carry- over Amendment to 2008 (Approved Later in Minutes) 2. DELETED ORDINANCE NO. 01-0128-08 reo Approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Black Point Master Planned Resort (Approved Later in Minutes) 3. BID CALL re: Publication of County Legal Notices; Bids Accepted Until 9:30 a.m. and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10,2008 in the Commissioners' Chambers 4. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Paradise Bay No Shooting Zone; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, February 11, 2008 at 5 :00 p.m. in the Superior Courtroom Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 28,2008 5. AGREEMENT re: 2008 Community Services Grant Funding; Port Townsend Senior Association 6. AGREEMENT re: 2008 Hearing Examiner Services; Jefferson County Department of Community Development; Steven K. Causseaux, Jr. 7. AGREEMENT re: Meeting and Program Space for County Departments; Washington State University (WSU) Extension 8. AGREEMENT re: Management Services for Community Economic Development Activities; Washington State University (WSU) 9. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, Appendix "A" re: Extension Agent/Chair, 4-H Agent, and Water Quality Educator; Jefferson County/WSU Extension; Washington State University (WSU) 10. AGREEMENT NO. 02-1292, Amendment No.4 re: Acquisition and Construction of Larry Scott Trail; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (Formerly Interagency Committee on Outdoor Recreation) II. AGREEMENT re: Interlocal for Local Source Control; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap Health District and Clallam County Health Department 12. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated December 28,2007 Totaling $638,694.55 13. Payment ofJefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated January 17, 2008 Totaling $93,433.19 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated January 22,2008 Totaling $61.20,5369.40 and $17,328.87 14. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Board of Health; Hospital District Commissioner Representative, Jill Buhler 15. Advisory Board Appointment; Hospital District Commissioner Representative on the Jefferson County Board of Health; Unexpired Three (3) Year Term Expiring August 26, 2009; Chuck Russell Proposed Ordinance re: Five (5) Comprehensive Plan Amendments and One Carry-over Amendment to 2008: (Item #1 on the Consent Agenda) Commissioner Sullivan stated that a condition for approval of the mineral resource land (MRL) designation in MLA07-90 is not included in the ordinance. He explained that the applicant had proposed a visual buffer between the mining site and Highway 101 and this condition needs to be added. There was a brief discussion about the type and width ofthe buffer. Later in the Dav: Assistant Planner Joel Peterson handed out a revised copy of the ordinance and the revised legal notice of adoption. He reviewed the additional condition for MLA07-90 that Commissioner Sullivan had requested earlier in the day. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 02-0128-08 regarding the approval of five Comprehensive Plan Amendments: MLA07-70 - Tukey, MLA07-79 - Gillanders, MLA07-90 - Broders, MLA07-99 and MLA07-100 - McCarthy and to forward MLA07-104 - Jefferson County, to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment cycle. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 28,2008 Proposed Ordinance re: Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Black Point Master Planned Resort: (Item #2 on the Consent Agenda) Commissioner Sullivan stated that during deliberations on the MPR there was a discussion about establishing a Neighborhood Water Policy that would require Statesman to provide access to their water system by neighboring parcels if saltwater intrusion becomes an issue for wells on the shoreline at Black Point. He asked that this be clarified in Condition P on page 13. It was also brought to the Board's attention that Condition N, the approval ofa Class A Water System and Water Rights Certificate by the State should not interfere with permits for work at the marina and the tunicate removal. Commissioner Austin suggested adding language to Condition N which will read, "Approval of a Class A Water System by the Washington Department of Health, and approval of a Water Rights Certificate by the Department of Ecology shall be required prior to applying for any Jefferson County permits for plats or any new development." Al Scalf reported that there is also a correction to the maps and the legal . description. Chairman Johnson added that during deliberations he suggested a condition that is not included in the ordinance. It read: Statesman is encouraged to calculate the total number of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the development and collaborate with the County/City Climate Action Committee and mitigate through offset or sequestration. He directed that staff include this condition. He stated that another condition he wants to add is: To encourage an apprenticeship program for local high school students. Later in the Dav: Assistant Planner Karen Barrows handed out a revised copy ofthe ordinance and the revised legal notice of adoption. She reviewed the changes that the Board requested earlier in the day. Commissioner Austin moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 01-0128-08. approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment MLA06-87 - Statesman. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. . COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The following items were discussed: Commissioner Sullivan will attend the Ferry Partnership meeting this week. Last week Commissioner Sullivan attended the State Council on Aging meeting in Olympia on Senior Lobby Day. He also attended a legislative outreach meeting for the Peninsula Region Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO). They have full funding for the Hood Canal Bridge and safety improvements on Highway lOt. Ferry issues were also discussed. When he was in Olympia, Commissioner Sullivan also testified on the Human Remains bill and talked about the experiences at Beckett Point. He testified on SB6203, the bill that would return some of the State sales tax back to local governments to be used for water quality proj ects. Commissioner Austin reported that Dosewallips State Park is going to upgrade their large onsite septic system (LOSS) and the residents in Brinnon may be able connect to it also. Al Scalf added that the State Parks' Engineer will be briefing the Board on the proposal at their February 4th meeting. Commissioner Austin stated that JeffCom is working on an improved repeater tower in the South County for 911 calls because there are currently some dead spots. . . . . Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 28,2008 . Chairman Johnson will be attending the Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting and a meeting on the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) action areas this week. HEARING re: Interim Control Ordinance No. 09-1217-07; Mini-Storage Moratorium: Chairman Johnson opened the public hearing. Assistant Planner Joel Peterson stated that this interim ordinance was revised to allow expansion of mini-storage facilities within the Irondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries. The Board approved the interim ordinance on December 17, 2007 and they are required to have a hearing within 60 days. Chairman Johnson opened the public testimony portion of the hearing. Tom Thiersch, stated that he feels this legislation is singling out an individual who wants to expand an existing mini-storage business. He doesn't think true legislation is supposed to work that way. Arm twisting and forcing people to sign agreements to conduct their business is unfair. Hearing no further comments for or against this ordinance, the Chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Austin stated that after legislation is passed, the Board may find that some important element has been omitted. Individual property owners may contact the Commissioners to let them know that the legislation is hurting their business. The Board should listen and be responsive to reasonable alterations. He thinks that the moratorium on mini-storage units was originally written to stop the proliferation of new storage units. It makes sense for an existing mini-storage facility to be able to expand and it doesn't just apply to one person. Al Scalfreviewed the history of the petitions for review before the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board (WWGMHB) that invalidated the lrondale/Port Hadlock UGA and the work that is necessary to come into compliance over the next few years. There are still outstanding issues that need to be addressed before the UGA can be designated and the development regulations put in place. He also reviewed all the staff work that is currently being done to meet several timelines for compliance. There was a discussion about a possible settlement agreement with lrondale Community Action Neighbors (ICAN) and what the settlement process might involve. The Board agreed that staff should begin reviewing the development regulations for the UGA because the original regulations that were removed from the Jefferson County Code when the UGA was invalidated may no longer be appropriate. Al Scalf noted that the Board took action on this interim ordinance on December 17, 2007 and it will be in place for six months from that date. The only action that is required by the Board today is to hold the public hearing. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 28,2008 The Board met in Executive Session from 10:30 - 11: 1 0 a.m. with the Interim County Administrator regarding personnel. The exemption is outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g) hiring/discipline/performance. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The following items were discussed: . Capital facilities plans for 2008 . Update on the process for hiring an Interim County Administrator . The Public Works Road Crew's work to remove snow from the roads. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:52 p.m. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEETrnG ADJOURNED ;, '", t" n ~" SEA,L: 'Ji.:;]~' 'J' . '.~.":"'" ,..,. .. .... '.~ ,." 9 ' ,:C; ~ \ ::':"\,:~<, if "\~ 'f.- ~ A~k~:(,4~> !' ,.~ ->:-t..",~ "':: l;. "" , .,....~,...:;..J. '..~ - ... '. i ~.) 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