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Home My WebLink AboutM042808 ~ COM0^_ ~~~~~~~ S!/A.~ 00: ~\/t:; \, ~ .... .....-< --. i I ~ -?:: / '2:{'tf{IN~~Y District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No, 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commissioner: John Austin Interim County Administrator: Dennis Richards Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of April 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 Department of Community Development (DCD) doesn't have the time or resources to address the 1 00 Year Conservation Visioning program in collaboration with the Land Trust and the Nature Conservancy that was mentioned during the joint County Commissioners/Planning Commission meeting regarding the 2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments; it has not been demonstrated that any harm to the environment has occurred under the Growth Management protections in Jefferson County; the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) has said that saving Puget Sound will require low impact development regulations although studies continue to show that 95% of the pollution in Puget Sound is from highway runoff, heavy metals in insecticides and fertilizers, and chemicals from sewage treatment plants; the Commissioners are under a lot of political pressure; and a citizen stated that he is being retaliated against by other members of the public and expressed concerns about open government. 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, I, AGREEMENT re: Purchasing Microsoft Products at State Pricing; Jefferson County Information Services; Washington State Department of Information Services 2, AGREEMENT re: Therapeutic Services Birth to three Years; Jefferson County Public Health; Port Townsend School District 3, AGREEMENT re: 2008-2009 Pavement Markings on Various County Roads, Project No, 180-542- 1798; Jefferson County Public Works; Road Runner Striping, Inc, 4. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 21, 2008 Totaling $305,937,67 5, Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated April 18, 2008 Totaling $95,644.00 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated April 18, 2008 Totaling $17,825.45 and April 21, 2008 Totaling $60,754.1 I Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 28, 2008 ~ ~ The Board met in Executive Session from 9:35 a.m. to 10: 1 0 a.m. with the Interim County Administrator, Prosecuting Attorney, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Community Development Director, Central Services Director, Planning Manager, and Associate Planner regarding potential litigation, an attorney-client privilege exemption as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i). Al Vaughan and John Viada, Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) re: County Income Report and Presentation on Forest Funds: John Viada reported that Jefferson County received approximately $762,000 from timber sales on State forestboard lands in 2007. This was less than originally projected because one scheduled sale is in litigation and still pending. The income to date for 2008 is approximately $360,000. They are projecting an income of about $850,000, but the timber market is down right now which will affect the amount of revenue that the County receives. However, two upcoming sales in the County are cedar trees used for utility and telephone poles and the value is not determined by the timber market. DNR is required by law to maintain a sustainable harvest for future generations. The County's taxing districts will receive less revenue until the timber market increases. DNR has had to decrease their operating budget. AI Vaughn reviewed the FY2008 and FY2009 action plans. He updated the Board on the landscape planning for the Experimental State Forest in the Westend. They are also doing the final scoping for the alternatives for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Brady Scott, Aquatics Division, updated the Board on several projects including the removal of creosote pilings in varlons locations in the County. They are making application for the necessary permits to begin the restomtion project on the old mill site at Discovery Bay. The State is considering closing the shellfish beds at Mystery Bay due to large nnmber of mooring buoys in the area. In addition, they recently issued a new thirty year lease to the Pleasant Harbor Marina. HEARING re: Possible Adoption of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan: Chairman Johnson opened the public hearing. AI Cairns, Public Works, presented the final draft of the updated Solid Waste Management Plan which requires a review every 5 to 6 years per the RCW. The City of Port Townsend and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) assisted with the revision and the plan addresses the City's concerns. This revised plan will serve the County well for the next 5 years and has projections out to 20 years. The plan will go before the City Council in May. After the City takes action on , it, it will come back to the County Commissioners for adoption and then be forwarded to the State . Department of Ecology for a review period of 45 days. Commissioner Sullivan asked about the recommendations from the 2000 plan that were not completed. AI Cairns gave an update on the outstanding recommendations, most of which are currently in progress and require the City's participation. A minimal fee for lawn and garden waste is included in the plan. There was a discussion about bans on certain waste products. AI Cairns explained that the County's position in the past has been to educate the public and offer alternatives. Bans may not produce the result being sought which is a shift in cultuml behavior. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 28, 2008 ~ " ~.- ".,,~ ~ , .,,1CJ The Chair opened the public testimony portion of the hearing. Tom Thiersch. stated that he is concerned about the long haul fee projection because of the rising diesel prices. He agrees that bans can be difficult to enforce. A few months ago he asked the County Commissioners to adopt a policy to prohibit the purchase of disposable plastic drinking water containers with County funds. He would like to see the plan address this issue, Mike Belenski, commented that the Solid Waste Management Plan was not available in the public agenda packet for the Commissioner's meeting so that he could review it before the hearing and make relevant comments. Hearing no further comments for or against the final draft of the Solid Waste Management Plan, Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. AI Cairns stated that the document has been reviewed approximately 15 times at open public meetings during Ii lengthy review period. In addition, the hearing notice advertised in the newspaper, stated that there were copies of the document at City Hall, at the Courthouse, at the libraries and at the Public Works Department. The Board agreed that since there is no urgency to adopt the plan, they will wait until the City reviews and adopts the plan before the County adopts it. Commissioners Briefing Session: The Board reviewed the proposed agenda for the joint Port Townsend City Council/County Commissioners workshop scheduled at City Hall on May I at 6:30 p.m. This is considered a Special Meeting for the County Commissioners. Letter Requesting Support for Passing National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (S2523): Commissioner Sullivan moved to sign letters to Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Patty Murray asking them to co-sponsor the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of2007. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a ummimous vote. County Administrator Briefing Session: Commissioner Sullivan had an excused absence for the afternoon session. Chairman Johnson and Commissioner Austin were both present. The following items were discussed: . Jefferson County Sportsmen's Club request . Feasibility of moving the Superior Court Clerk's Office . Security for Commissioners' Chambers . Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Joint District Conference in June Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 2S, 200S .'.......'.'." . ,~;..~ ~ .." , " NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:06 p.m. Chairman Johnson seconded the motion which carried. The next meeting of the County Commissioners is a special meeting with the Port Townsend City Council on May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. ~'1~cmL Julie Matthes, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~~ Phil Johnson, Chair Da~~~ JO~~ Page 4