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Home My WebLink AboutM030308 District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commissioner: John Austin Interim County Administrator: Frank Gifford Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of March 3, 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: An environmental element is optional in comprehensive plans because most land use must go through SEP A review, but the County's Comprehensive Plan has 107 goals and policies in the environmental element and this is almost twice as many goals and policies than in the housing and economic elements of the plan; the County's main goal should be to create an affordable, liveable community; the Board's agenda was reviewed and several items were critiqued; the Commissioners didn't need to spend County funds to help the PUD with the Beckett Point Onsite Sewer Project and shouldn't be spending taxpayers' money on the UGA Sewer System project because funding should be available from other sources; it appears that Environmental Health is trying to build an empire by proposing more regulations and fees; Code Enforcement staff needs to follow through if the County is going to have fines for non-compliance on the books; there needs to be consistency in enforcement; people need to be educated about the harm of runoff from fertilizers and pesticides; it still has not been determined that septic systems are causing the pollution in Puget Sound; the State Department of Ecology has a proposal to manage instream flows that doesn't put water back into the creeks and by 2020 Port Ludlow and Port Townsend could do tertiary treatment of water and pump it to Eaglemount where stream flows could be actively managed during low flow seasons of the year; two citizens commented for and against the three minute time limit for public testimony at the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) hearing; when it comes to important legislation like the CAO, citizens deserve to know what the Commissioners are thinking and why they are doing what they are doing; and the Board was thanked for their continued efforts to ensure the health, safety and well-being of Jefferson County citizens. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 17-08 re: Agreeing to Pay any Punitive Damages that Might be Awarded Against an Employee Employed by the Jefferson County Sheriff; Brian Post Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 3, 2008 2. AGREEMENT, Supplemental re: Contractor's Creek Bridge Bracing Evaluation, Project No. CR1696; Jefferson County Public Works; David Evans and Associates, Inc. (Formerly CES, Inc.) 3. Amendment to Article VI of the Tourism Coordinating Council By-Laws 4. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated February 22,2008 Totaling $2,392.87 and February 25,2008 Totaling $229,470.20 5. Letter of Support re: Proposal to Designate the Pacific Northwest Trail as a National Scenic Trail 6. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee; Martha A. Burns 7. Nomination for Jefferson County Representation to the Olympic Workforce Development Council; Briar Kolp, Port Townsend Food Co-op and Victoria Wideman, Alternate APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Sullivan stated that in the January 14,2008 Minutes there is a spelling error (negotiate) on page 14, #22 and he wants to review the accuracy of the revised language on page 6 regarding MLA07-90 (Mining shall be limited to a maximum depth of 1 0 feet above the seasonal high water table as determined by the best available scientific technique and concurrence with the Department of Ecology.) Later in the Day: Commissioner Sullivan said that he reviewed the revised language in the January 14 minutes and doesn't have an issue with it. The spelling error on page 14 was corrected. He moved to approve the minutes of January 14,2008 as revised. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the January 22,2008 minutes as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The following items were discussed: · Commissioner Sullivan attended the North Olympic Resource, Conservation & Development (RC&D) and Peninsula Development Association (PDA) meetings last week. He reported that they are advertising for a PDA director and reviewed some of their current projects. · The State DOE is going to conduct a study on the impacts on the community ofthe Port Townsend Paper Company and 3 other mills. They gave a presentation last week about what the study will include. · Commissioner Austin visited the fire station on the Duckabush River that was flooded during the heavy rains in December. The channel migration zone was very obvious. · Commissioner Austin gave a tour of the Courthouse to a class of children last week. · A Commissioner will attend the Puget Sound Partnership meetings this week in Port Hadlock and in Blyn. · The public hearing process was discussed. · Commissioner Sullivan discussed the financial aid that the Board gave the PUD for the Beckett Point Large Onsite Sewer System. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 3, 2008 HEARING re: Supplemental Budget Appropriations/Extensions for Various County Funds: Chairman Johnson opened the public hearing. Central Services Director Allen Sartin explained that this supplemental budget appropriation addresses projects budgeted in 2007 but not completed. It carries forward the funding from 2007 to 2008. The hearing was advertised in The Leader on February 20 and 27, 2008. The Chair opened the public testimony portion of the hearing. Tom Theirsch, asked if this reduces the amount that the County will have to use from reserves? Allen Sartin answered that the funds that were unused at the end of 2007 will be re-appropriated for use this year and it shouldn't change any ending positions. Hearing no further comments for or against the budget appropriations and extensions, Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 18-08 regarding the budget appropriations and extensions for various County funds. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board met in Executive Session with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Temporary Interim County Administrator, Community Development Director; Planning Manager and Assistant Planner from 10: 10 to 11: 1 0 regarding actual litigation per the Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i). Planning Commission Interviews and Possible Appointment of District #1 Representative: The Board interviewed Barbara Nightingale who is interested in serving on the Planning Commission representing District # 1. Edel Sokol, current representative for District # 1, also requested to be reappointed to another term. Chairman Johnson moved to appoint Barbara Nightingale to serve a 4 year term on the Planning Commission representing District #1. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Her term will expire on March 17, 2012. Jim Watson from District #3 was also interviewed. The Board will interview several more applicants for the District #3 position within the next few weeks. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The following items were discussed: · Tri Area Sewer scope, schedule and funding update. · Destination based sales tax update. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 3, 2008 . Letter Requesting Support for Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act: Commissioner Sullivan moved to have the Board sign a letter to Representative Norm Dicks requesting his support for the on-going reauthorization efforts for Secure Rural Schools funding. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:20 p.m. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEA!i{ '" Ilo- ~ . .... .,~. \ \ ~v'-- Phil JO~, Chair Da~~~ --. J!M,~C/1\C Julie Matthes, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board Jo Page 4