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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 062876 ~. . BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ")J:.,t ,~ . District No. 1 District No. 2 District No. 3 Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner A.M. O'Meara B.G. Brown, Chairman Carroll M. Mercer Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary Betty J. Anderson, Auditor Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg MINUTES June 28, 1976 10:00 a.m. - Meeting called to order by Chairman B.G. Brown with all members present. Bid Opening: for the improvement of 1.05 miles of the West Valley Road County Road No. 22 by grading, draining surfacing, and other work as set forth in the plans and specifications for C.R.P. 384. PLAN HOLDERS BID TOTALS W.E. Seton and Son Const. Port Townsend..........$43,776.56 J.P. Surace, Const. Hadlock .....................$41,459.90 Ralph Wells, Const. Quilcene ....................$43,801.97 Delhur Incorporated, Port Angeles ...............$67,454.00 Earl Lincoln, Bremerton .........................$70,658.23 Engineer's Estimate ............................. $51,602.05 Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by gommissioner O'Meara to request Engineer Becker to check the three low bids for possible error. After checking Engineer Becker informed that J.P. Surace Construction, Hadlock, with the low bid of $41,459.90 was found to be correct. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer, to approve and accept Surace's bid. Unanimous. Hearing: Proposed Road Vacation - the West 10 feet of "B" Street abutting lots 1-8 of block 2 and the alley in block2; Plat of South Port Townsend. Engineer Becker presented a map showing proposed street, lots and block. Petitioner Mr. Porter appeared along with Mrs. Eirhart. It was recommend- ed by Engineer that the road not be vacated at this time, but should be preserved for future use. Moved by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to inspect the situation at lunchtime. After check- ing the Board concured that the road not be vacated at this time. However Mr. Porter is permitted to use the unused portion of "B" street until such time as is needed for Street and Utility development, and was so moved by Commissioner O'Meara and seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. Hearing: Proposed Road Vacation - Portion of County road No. 70. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to approve and sign Resolution No.38-76; Order of Vacation, stipulating that the County will retain the privil~e of owning and maintaining a stockpile of road materials for a period of five years. Gordon Wolf, and Mr. Bonaur Commissioner of Water District No.1 appeared re: Drainage problems and improvement of Alder street in the Plat of Paradise Bay. The gentlemen discussed their concern with th0 condi~ion of the Street, whether or not it would hold wilen the fire department is established. Chairman Brown informed the gentlemen that the street improve- ments were included in the six year road construction program. Paul Miller appeared re: Request for County funding for improvements to his non-profit alcoholism treatment center. Chairman Brown informed Mr. Miller that the County could not provide funds for the Center. Chairman Brown discussed the possibility of obtaining funds by contract- ing through the County for a specific service. Chairman Brown informed Mr. Miller that he would discuss the request with Prosecuting Attorney Bill Howard for a legal determination. VOL 2 rAGE o 0744 - . Minutes of June 28, 1976 p.2 Minutes of June 21, 1976, were unanimously approved by motion of Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara. Bill Stratton and the Community Center Association and Youth Center members from Quilcene, and Harold Buck and Alice Sell from the Community Action Council appeared re: (1) Funding and policies - Board stated they should set policies which would be most congenial for all concerned and if a major problem arises they can come back to the Board for assistance. (2) Banquet Permits - they are to apply to the State Liquor Control Board for required permits. (3) Payment for Outside Lighting - They think both the County and they are paying for the lighting. Possibility of double billing will be checked. (4) Salvage of Miscellaneous Items - Board advised them to contact the architect. Mrs. Sell informed the Board that there was a meeting planned in the evening to discuss the current problems, and questions on the services of the Center. The group wishes to return to discuss the outcome of the meeting with the Board on July 12,1976. Walt Greenaway, Harry Holloway III, and County Prosecuting Attorney William Howard appeared regarding the contract for the Public Defender Program. The contract has been revised and changes have been made by Prosecuting Attorney Howard. A firm quote for the program is $7,500.00 for a six month contract. Mr. Greenaway stated that if there was a work increase of 25% the council may wish to re-negotiate. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to enter into the contract today, with the stipulation that the balance of the funds will revert to Current Expenses at the end of the year. Prosecuting Attorney Howard will draft corresponding resolution for presentation to the Board at the meeting of July 6, 1976. Al Bettis, Encon, appeared re: Tri-Cities water system. Mr. Bettis stated that a new grant application had been submitted to the Navy fora quoted figure of $767,000.00. Mr. Bettis also informed that it would be another 2-3 week waiting period for the grant for the Cape George Sewer. The adjusted CETA billings from January 1976 were signed by the Board. Motion by Commissioner Mercer, and seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. Business from County Departments: Building Department: (l)Building Permit Extention: (a) Rampton W. Harvey - Extention was denied by the Board. The Building Department will be so informed. Planning Department: (1) Army Corps Public Notices: (a) 071-0YB-I-003389; Olympia Oyster Company (b) 071-0YB-2-003390; Olympia Oyster Company Shoreline Management Permits have been issued. Chairman Brown signed notice to the Corps by motion of Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. (2) Planning Director Cunningham and the assistant planner Tom Aumock discussed the Oak Bay Park Plan. Director Cunningham discussed drilling a well for thelpark. He stat7d he will have more details to present at the next meetJ.ng. (3) Resource Planner David Goldsmith Development Coordinator position projects for Jefferson and Mason request under advisement. Goldsmith informed the Board of ittee meeting to be held in the June 29, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. discussed to handle County'.s. a Community Trident related The Board took a Trident Coordinating Comm- Courtroom tommorrow night VOL 2 rAG~ 00745 .. ~ Minutes of June 28, 1976, con't. P. 3 The Board approved of the listing of Commissioners meetings on the 1977 Quilcene Community Birthday calendar. County Engineer Ed Becker and Assistant Engineer Milt Sandstrom appeared to inform the Board of the following: (1) Notice was received that Boedecker's bid has been approved by the Department of Ecology. Therefore the bid was offically awarded to Boedecker Co., Inc. as per bid opening of June 14, 1976. (2) Closure of the Brinnon Dump - Engineer Becker will write for variance to Air Pollution Control Authority. (3) Correction to Supplemental Plat of the town of Harrisburg as recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, page 21, Irondale No. 1 and California Sub-division to the town of Harrisburg. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer, for Chairman B.G. Brown Hearing: Six Year Road Construction Program; Engineer Becker presented the proposed Six Year Road Construction Program, and discussed various projects with the Board. The priority program array and resolution for adoption will be submitted at the next meeting. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Approved by: /~/ B.G. Brown, Chairman {J /] f , . J~ <"'~ . . ~~ember Attest: Betty J. Anderson, Auditor Ex-Officio, and Clerk of the Board. {! alVUfJlJt1.1ff!/Mf/l Carroll M. Mercer, Member VOL 2 rAr,~ o 0746