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Home My WebLink AboutM080408 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 August 4, 2008 Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner John Austin. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens: a citizen stated that he thinks it is important for the County to encourage local entrepreneurs and bring in new businesses; a citizen mentioned his concerns about layoffs at several local businesses and the County's need for a contingency plan as the economy continues to decline; two people suggested that the County should review recent Court decisions regarding critical areas and shorelines master plan regulations; a citizen suggested that the County would save money if the policy regarding the retention of public records is changed to allow permanent documents to be stored using electronic means; a person mentioned that the stewardship plan option in the Critical Areas Ordinance gives property owners flexibility to address the regulations; several people thanked the Board for their initiative; several people commented on the current political climate in the County and the recent candidates' forum; a citizen suggested that the County pay for environmental impact statements that are required on projects; and a citizen encouraged the Board to support an evening auto ferry run from Port Townsend to Edmonds for commercial traffic when the Hood Canal Bridge is closed for repairs. 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. HEARING NOTICE reo Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 06-0726-93 Fees for the Solid Waste Division; Implement a Fee for Yard Debris Disposal; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, August 18,2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse 2. HEARING NOTICE reo Proposed Ordinance Re-Establishing a System of Assessment for the Port Ludlow Drainage District (Repealing & Replacing Ordinance Nos. 04-0815-01 and 07-0825-03); Hearing Scheduled for Friday, August 29,2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse 3. AGREEMENT NO. K802 reo Disclosure Driver and Plate Search (DAPS) Data Sharing; Jefferson County JeffCom; Washington State Department of Licensing Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 4,2008 (i)y,... ,--' <"'~'-'~ ' "h'~l'\ " 4. AGREEMENT reo Birth to Three (3) Years Services; Jefferson County Public Health; Port Townsend School District 5. AGREEMENT reo Regional Services; Municipal Court and Jail Services; City of Port Townsend 6. AGREEMENT reo Professional Services Agreement to Facilitate Meetings with the Goal of Increasing the Effective Use and Impact of Collective Knowledge; Jefferson County Public Health; Sound Knowledge Strategies 7. Advisory Board Reappointment; Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SW AC) Representing District #2; Two (2) Year Term Expiring June 7, 2010; Valerie Johnstone 8. Letter of Welcome; to the Position of Superintendent of the Olympic National Park; Karen Gustin 9. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated July 28,2008 Totaling $369,872.26 and $1,302.23 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the minutes ofthe July 21,2008 meeting. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2008 special meeting. Chairman Johnson seconded the motion. Commissioner Sullivan abstained from the vote due to an excused absence from that meeting. The Chair called for a vote on the motion which carried. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The following items were discussed. . Commissioner Austin suggested that the Board send a letter to the Governor, several Legislators, the State Department of Transportation and the Ferry System requesting an evening auto ferry run from Port Townsend to Edmonds for commercial traffic when the Hood Canal Bridge is closed for repairs. He thinks this would serve as a mitigation for commercial trucks that cannot travel on the smaller ferries and will have to drive around the Canal. Later in the Dav: Commissioner Austin moved to have the Board sign letters of support for an evening commercial auto ferry run from Port Townsend to Edmonds and send them to the Governor, several Legislators, the State Department of Transportation and the Ferry System. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. . Commissioner Austin reported on a meeting he attended on long term maintenance and funding for the State Ferry System. . Commissioner Sullivan attended the local Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) meeting where they discussed the top priorities for the Legislative Outreach Committee. Ferries were added to the list this year. . Commissioner Austin attended a potluck in the Hoh River community on the West End last week. The business owners there reported that a large majority of the tourists that visit the rain forest are from other countries. . There was a brief discussion about the Olympic Gateway Visitor's Center on SR104 and the increased traffic on Highway 101. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 4,2008 ~....... $ ...._:'~ 1- ."c..-_.,-'" ~~"H~:'~.~'" HEARING re: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant Close Out; Regional Microenterprise Development Grant; Olympic Microloan Fund Administered by Shorebank Enterprise Cascadia: Chairman Johnson opened the public hearing. Kristene Moorman, ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia, reviewed the history of the formation of Shore Bank and their merger with Cascadia Enterprises in 2007. Their goals include community development, social equity and the environment. She reported that nine counties were participants in the Olympic Microloan Fund. A CDBG grant for $250,000 allowed ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia to lend money to high risk clients in low to moderate income ranges who had an interest in starting their own business. Jefferson County applied for, and administered, the last two CDBG grants and ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia has overseen the fund. She shared three success stories about businesses that have been started with their help. Fifteen full time jobs have been created because of this program. They have also given business advice and technical help to 388 people. They want to apply for another grant during the next round of funding and are trying to streamline the loan process and get more people involved in the program. The Chair opened the public testimony portion of the hearing. Joe D' Amico, Jefferson County, stated that he think this is a great idea. More businesses need to be made aware of the program so that they can take advantage of the opportunity. Hearing no further comments for or against the CDBG grant close out, the Chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sullivan moved to have Chairman Johnson sign the close-out documents. Commissioner . Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING re: Interim Ordinance No. 6-0616-08 Rescinding Chapter 18.18 of the Jefferson County Code (JCC), Applies Rural Designations and Standards to the Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA Planning Area, Prohibits Mini-storage in Rural Commercial Areas Within the UGA Planning Area (With Some Exceptions) and Requires a No Protest Agreement That Mandates Future Connection to an Established Wastewater Treatment System: Chairman Johnson opened the public hearing. Joel Peterson, Assistant Planner explained that this interim ordinance has been re-adopted every 6 months since the establishment of the Urban Growth Area in August 2004 was challenged. In May, 2005, the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board declared the UGA development standards invalid because additional capital facilities planning and capacity analysis was needed. This interim ordinance puts the rural development standards back into place and clarifies other points about mini -storage facilities which would not be conducive to urban density and development in the future. The current ordinance will be revisited again in December, 2008. DCD is currently working with a Planning Commission subcommittee on changes to the Comprehensive Plan addressing capacity analysis and development regulations. Public Works is also working with the Planning Commission on the capital facilities aspect. A public hearing on these issues is planned for the spring of 2009. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 4, 2008 Chairman Johnson opened the public testimony portion of the hearing. Hearing no comments for or against the interim ordinance, the Chair closed the public hearing. No other action was required by the Board. Discussion and Possible Approval of Agreement re: Mid Hood Canal Acquisition Project; Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO #07-19IlA) for Salmon Recovery: Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health, stated that the purpose of this project is to protect and restore salmon habitat on the Dosewallips and Duckabush Rivers. There are 3 properties totaling 16 acres that are proposed for acquisition with the grant funding. Fourteen acres are on the Dosewallips River, and two smaller properties are located on the Duckabush River. A fire station, which would be re-Iocated out of the flood plain, is located on one ofthese properties. The County has been awarded a grant for $437,829. The match is $74,252 which is a portion of the value of the land in the Dosewallips flood plain that was acquired last year. The total project cost is estimated at $512,081. She reviewed the eligible expenses for the project. An appraisal and review would be required on the fire station property. Tami Pokorny explained that the 2 properties on the Duckabush River are in the Olympic Canal Tracts. According to the Homeowners Association bylaws, the owners are required to pay annual dues and she is not sure how the County would address the requirement. Bob Shadbolt, President ofthe Olympic Canal Maintenance Company read a letter that he sent to the County after a presentation on the acquisition was made to the members ofthe Homeovmers Association. He pointed out that if the properties are acquired there should be money set aside annually for dues and property maintenance. They do not want to change the bylaws or have properties secede from the organization. In addition, the Homeowners Association does not want to have public access on the property if it is owned by the County. Environmental Health Manager Neil Harrington read a letter from the Hood Canal Coordinating Council in support of the project. Tarni Pokorny noted that if the Board signs the agreement, the funding for this project will be available until June 2012. Executing the agreement does not obligate the County to purchase any of the properties. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the grant agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the Mid Hood Canal Acquisition Project. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The following items were discussed: . Update on several projects including the jail roof repair, Sheriffs Administrative building roof, and warrantee work on the Courthouse Clocktower . Director of Community Development Al Scalf reviewed the permitting process. . Staff representation at the WRlA 16 meetings . Having another County take over the administration of the next CDBG grant for the Olympic Microloan Fund . Staff to attend the Puget Sound Partnership meeting . Storage of records using electronic means Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of August 4, 2008 ~."..... ..~. .. ..,':'" \;~~... NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:13 p.m. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS " ~j (./ . \ Phil ]0 so~~-----' L~ /4/.vL/~?7'~~- David w. t'llivan, Member ~1=1 mL Deputy Clerk of the Board "\ ~ ~ IJr~,L\,,/ . Jo Austin, Member Page 5