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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM050508 ~'<t CO~~~ 9~ON~. 0~~ ~('f:J :\, ~~I'fl -, .. .. ><: , -. \ / \~ ~/ '~l{I~ 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 May 5, 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: Two hundred and sixteen years ago today, Captain Vancouver sailed into Discovery Bay and landed at Fort Discovery, and in his explorations of the area, he discovered what is now Port Townsend; there is a 35% surcharge on ferry fares and on May 1 the summer rates will go into affect; new studies show that people are moving from rural areas back into the cities to be closer to work and to use public transportation; 1,000 residents in Jefferson County commute out of the County to work and if the gas prices continue to rise, they will probably have to move closer to their work; a citizen who gave testimony at the Solid Waste Management Plan public hearing stated that he was pleased to receive a response from the staff person addressing his concerns; and the proposed adult business moratorium needs to go through the appropriate public process. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan moved to delete Item #5 and approve the balance of the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Sullivan directed staff to advertise again for letters of interest for the Board of Equalization vacancy. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 30-08 re: Establishing the Date for 2009 Budget Submissions, Review Hearings, and Final Adoption 2. RESOLUTION NO. 31-08 re: Application for Funding Assistance for the Larry Scott Trail Final Phase Project; Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreation and Conservation Office 3. Notice of Completion of Day Labor Projects for 2007 4. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Conservation Futures Committee; William Wheeler 5. DELETE: Advisory Board Appointment re: Jefferson County Board of Equalization; Unexpired Term Expiring May 11, 2010; Robert Hinton 6. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 28, 2008 Totaling $410,807.24 Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 5, 2008 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the minutes of March 10, 17, and 24,2008 as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The following items were discussed: · Commissioner Sullivan reported that he attended a meeting sponsored by the State Department of Revenue (DOR) on the "streamlined sales tax" that goes into affect on July 1. The DOR is offering several tools that will help businesses adjust to this new destination-based sales tax system. Currently sales tax revenue goes to the jurisdiction where the sale is transacted. · The Board mentioned some aspects of their discussion about the Clean Water District with the City Council at the joint May 1 workshop. · Commissioner Austin visited the youth detention center in Kitsap County where Jefferson County sends underage offenders that are in custody. He was impressed by the facility and said that it was more like a school than a jail. Ruth Gordon, Clerk re: Clerk's Office Space Needs: Ruth Gordon explained that a study of her office space was done in 2007 and the preferred alternative was to move the office to the southwest comer ofthe Courthouse basement. The 2008 Budget does not include funding for the project. She explained that the present office configuration for the Superior Court Clerk's employees is a shared space and very confined. She has a vacant position that she cannot fill until more space is available for another workstation. Ideally, she would like to have a private office and private areas for the Courthouse Facilitator and the employee that does bookkeeping. She would like to have a staff meeting room and a meeting room for the Domestic Violence Legal Advocate who meet with clients at the Courthouse. She also needs vaults for storage and a jury assembly room for 45 jurors. She would also like to see the Law Library moved out of the Superior Courtroom. In addition, her staffhas requested bullet proof glass and a locked door entry similar to the entrance to the District Court Offices. The Board agreed that her office functions require more space. PROCLAMATION re: Declaring the Week of May 11-17, 2008 as National Police Week and Observe May 15,2008 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day: Sheriff Mike Brasfield was present when Chairman Johnson read the a proclamation declaring the week of May 11 through 17,2008 as National Police Week and observing May 15,2008 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion re: Reinstating a Moratorium on Adult Businesses in the County: Joel Peterson, Assistant Planner presented a draft emergency ordinance enacting a moratorium on adult businesses in the County. He explained that an emergency ordinance on adult businesses was put in place Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 5, 2008 in 2005 about the time the Unified Development Code (UDC) Omnibus came before the Board. At that time the City of Port Townsend was still working on their ordinance regarding adult businesses which is now in place. In reviewing the Planning Commission's workplan for 2008, it was agreed that this issue needs to be added and that the regulations could be established within 6 months to a year. The process includes a study to determine the type of adult businesses that need to be regulated and research on the regulations in other jurisdictions. A legislative record would be established, an interlocal agreement with the City of Port Townsend would be drafted, and a regulating ordinance would be drafted for the Board's action. The emergency ordinance is in effect for six months and a public hearing is required within 60 days of adoption. The goal is to zone or license adult businesses while considering freedom of expression. Commissioner Austin moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 05-0505-08, in the matter of enacting a moratorium against the issuance of permits or approvals pertaining to adult businesses. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The following items were discussed: · 2009 Budget process · Gun lockbox for the Courthouse · Schedule for interviews of Elected Officials and Department Heads by Prothman representatives re: County Administrator position · Jefferson County Sportsmen's Club request · Safety and risk management in County offices NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at 2: 13 p.m. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~ rr,~1 Cft\C ~lie Matthes, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board Phil J son, Chair i2/~~ David W. Sullivan, Member ~ Austin, Member "