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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM111576 -.... BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY CO~~ISSIONERS ~. District No. 1 District No. 2 District No. 3 Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner A.M. O'Meara B.G.Brownf Chairman Carroll M. Mercer Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary Betty J. Anderson, Auditor Edwin A. Becker, P.E. J'erdine C. Bragg - M INU TES- NOVEMBER 15, 1976 ~~.- 10:00 A.M. - Meeting called to order by Chairman B.G.. Brown, with all members present. Hearings: Proposed road vacation - Unplatted usage road in Irondale, H.C. Reuter petitioner. Several persons appeared to oppose the petition. Daryl Hedman appeared to speak in favor of the vacation. Engineer Becker submitted his letter of recommendation that the road be vacated. The Planning Commission tabled the petition until they could inspect the road further. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara second by Commissioner Mercer to continue the hearing December 6, 1976, u.ntiLall necessary informat.ion is received. Unanimous. Proposed road vacation - Portions of streets in Harrisburg addition to Irondale. Mike Orth, John Shold, and Dalbert Leaf - petitioners. Mr. Leaf and Mr. Orth appea.red in favor of the vacation. No, one appeared to speak against. Engineer Becker submitted his recommendation that the streets not be vacqted in order to provide access and utility space .for the Ironda],.e Plat. The Planning Commission recommended that Stevens Street be vacated subject, to the vacation of the adjoining lots, and Montgomery street be tabled until the planning commission c~n check into all possible alternatives. The Board advised that a petition to mcatethe adjoining lots should also be presented at the time the hearing is continued. Moved by commissioner O'Meara second by Commissioner Mercer to continue the hearing December 13, 1976 in' order to have all necessary information present. Unanimous. Mr .M. L. Anderson appeared to discuss trading "lrS R,OO' ofw..if~f'rq1it}on Lake leland that abuts the County Park for forty acres of timber' owned by the County. The Board advised that before any determination could be made a timber crusier would be hired to determine the value of the timber in question. John Parker and Leo Fitterer appeared to discuss the Council on Aging. T,he gentlemen informed that they feel that the approach to the problems should be handled by an A.rea Agency not a County Agency. The Area Agency would include Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, and Pacific Counties. The Board concurred with their basic idea however they feel that it may be impossible due to the Counties having different needs. lYirs. Joanne Coyne, Adult Probation Officer from Port Angeles appeared to request part-time office space. Mrs. Coyne prefers Courthouse space if possible, so that she will be able to work near the Sheriff, Court Trials, and Prosecuting Attorney. The Board advised .that they would take the request into consideration and consider the office space across from the Sheriff. The Board further advised that when the space was available they would discuss the matter further with.Mrs. Coyne. Rus Phillips, rep1!.esentative from the Department of Natural Resources appeared re: Land exchange between the Department of Natural Resources and Allen Logging Company at the West End. Phillips inquired as .to whether or not the County has any objections to the exchange. Phillips informed that the timber had been cruised and the land in question is of equal value. Phillips further informed .that the land commissioner is aware of the exchange and is in full agreement. Therefore the Board advised that they have no objections to the proposed exchange. VOL 2 rAG~ r 0 1.330 ci_':;,- - --;i~--*;_1._\_ '_,,_,<~-; ----;_-.,>_~, -:>1,"'-""<""",; .. Minutes of November 15, 1976, Con't. Page 2 Paul Miller, Quilcene"appeared :to discuss the County acquiring:' property to build a little league baseball park in Quilcene. The Board advised that as soon as the property is acquired the County would build the little league park. Miller also requested housing funds for his alcoholism home. The Board advised that the only way the County can give monies to a private organization is for services rendered. The Board further advised that they would consult with Prosecuting Attorney Bill Howard to see if the County could disburse money to this program. BUSINESS FROM THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT: (I) Final Plat: Rondelay Meadows- Mrs. Helen Dent developer appeared. Moved by Commissioner O'Meara second by Commissioner Mercer to approve and sign final plat. Unanimous. (2) Oak Bay Park: Planning Director Cunningham presented a list of things remaining to be completed before the Bi-Centennial appropriations run out the 1st of December. Board advised Cunningham to turn the list over to Engineer Becker to determine what can be finished in the time remaining. HEARINGS: (I) Budget extentions for the Auditor and Sheriff: - Auditor Betty Anderson and Sheriff Bob Hansen appeared. Auditor Anderson presented a list of expenditures as to why the emergency appropriations were needed. Therefore it was moved by Commissioner O'Meara second by Commissioner Mercer to~gn Resolution No. 73-76; Order - to appropriate $3,092.00 to the Auditor and $15,234.00 to the Sheriff for necessary budget extentions. Unanimous. (2) Budget extent ions for the Assessor, Sheriff and Planning Departments for Ceta appropriations in the amounts of: Assessor - - - $1,697.00 Planning - - -$1,999.50 Sheriff - - - $1,989.00 was approved inasmuch as the amounts are completely reimbursable by the state. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara second by Commissioner Mercer.to sigiLRasolution No. 74-76; Order - Appropriation of funds. Unanimous. Resolution No. 72-76; Disbursement of Federal Forest Reserve monies was signed as per approval in minutes of September 27, 1976. By motion of Commissioner O'Meara second by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. Moved by Commissioner Mercer seocnd by Commissioner O'Meara to release the, present,. franchise bond and replace it by franchise bond no. 8181222, by Seaboard Surety Company. Unanimous. Board discussed letter from Mrs. Jim Hubbard re: Broken windshield. Mrs. Hubbard stated in her letter that gravel fell from a County truck and broke her windshield estimated cost for repair was $189.55. Board advised that until further evidence is provided no action will be taken by the.County, and requested a letter be sent to Mrs. Hubbard advising of such. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara second by Commissioner Mercer to enter j into agreement with Olympic Electric to install Electric meters at the County Multi-Services Building #29. Olympic Electric submitted a bid of $.,700.00 plus tax as their total price. VOL 2 rAG!: I' 01331 -0."'""- -~ .... Minutes of November 15, 1976, Con't. Page 3 Moved by Commissioner Mercer second by Commissioner O'Meara to send letter written November 11, 1976 concerning the Hood Canal Front Planning to the Olympic National Forest - Supervisor. Unanimous. Agreement between the..,Department of Social and Health Services and Jefferson County Contract no. 9301-LTG-11781 was approved by motion of Commissioner Mercer second by Commissioner Mercer to be signed by Chairman Brown as per recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney Bill Howard. Unanimous. Board discussed letters fDom Mrs. Arlene M. Clark, and Mrs.K.L.Emmerson regarding their lots in Paradise View Estates. The ladies requested access to their lots via Hill Street and Fir Street which need improvement by the County. The Board discussed the matter with the County Engineer and advised him to make a recommendation. The Board further advised that letters be written to the ladies with a copy of the Engineers recommendation, that Hill and Fir Streets should be among the next streets in paradise View to be impr oved. There being no further business before the board meeting was adjourned. Approved by: ~"'''', . ~./' B.G. Brown, Chalrman t1~ ' , ~ A.M. 0 M ar, em er ./Ld ~ ed~1J;J~\ Carroll M. Mercer, MemDer ATTEST: Betty J. Anderson, Auditor Ex-Officio, Clerk of the Board. l VOL 2 rAG~ . 0 1332 L.