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Home My WebLink AboutM 090677 , J BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District No. 1 Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. 3 Commissioner A. M. O'Meara B. G. Brown Carroll M. Mercer Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary Betty J. Anderson Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg -MINUTES- September 6, 1977 10:00a.m. Chairman Mercer called the meeting to order with all members present. Elaine Grimm reo Rental of VFW Hall. Elaine Grimm appeared regard- ing arrangements to rent the upstairs of the VFW Hall on a regular basis for dance classes. Commissioner O'Meara reported that he had checked with the auditor's office in Olympia and found it is not necessary to go through the public hearing process unless the building is for a long term lease of a year or so, but any costs involved in rental cannot be subsidized by the county. A fee of $75.00 per month was set. Commissioner Brown moved that Commissioner O'Meara negotiate the rental agreement with Elaine Grimm for the upstairs of the VFW Hall and that the dance school furnish the heat and Jefferson County furnish the lights. Seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. The Board reviewed a petition for road vacation submitted by Allen W. and Helen L. Shaw to vacate a portion of Alder Street. Commissioner Brown asked that Engineer Becker check to see if the vacation is feasible before they set the hearing date. After checking with Engineer Becker, the Board decided that before a hearing is set the petition should be redone to include vacation of lots 13, 14, 15 and 16. The Board advised Engineer Becker to contact the Shaws. The Board reviewed the notice of termination of rental of office space in the multi-service center by the Clallam-Jefferson Public Defender, Walt Greenaway. Greenaway reported in his letter that the space was not being effectively utilized. Commissioner O'Meara stated that the Board should monitor the situation to be sure the program is provided in Jefferson County rather than it all shifting to Port Angeles. The Board received a letter of resignation from Karl Randolph as a member of the County Planning Commission. Randolph recommended Robert Zimmerman be considered as a replacement. Commissioner Brown recommended the vacancy be advertised asking for interested volunteers from that district to submit their name to the Board. The Board reviewed a letter from the Pacific Rim Attorney, Mark Elgot, requesting copies of relevant correspondence and a transcript of the July 11, 1977 meeting pertaining to Thousand Trails. Commissioner Brown recommended that Bill Howard, the Prosecuting Attorney, handle this kind of correspondence. The Board discussed the boat launching facilities at Pleasant Harbor in reference to two letters received from R. O. Kinberg and Ronald and Emily Herod. The Board agreed to have the Engineering Department look into the feasibility of a new approach which would allow more space for turn around and parking. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to approve Liquor Control Board applications by the Harbormaster Restaurant for September 9, 13 and October 8 and by Discovery Bay Lodge for August 14. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re 1) Pope & Talbot, Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit Application No. 12-77 to expand marine, construct office building and expand existing restrooms. Planner Dave Cunningham reported that the proposed declaration of non-significance signed by the Board had circulated for 15 days and the only response came from the Department of Natural Resources expressing their concerns on impact. Cunningham reviewed the concerns with the Board and they found the concerns not major impacts. Commissioner Brown moved the Board issue a final declaration on non-significance. Seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Cunningham submitted a "VOL 3 fAGE o 1164 - . I Minutes of September 6, 1977 Page 2 a letter from the Shoreline Advisory committee recommending approval of the permit application subject to 9 conditions. Commissioner O'Meara moved the Board accept the Shoreline Permit subject to the 9 conditions of the Shoreline Advisory Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Brown. 2) Planner Dave Cunningham advised the Board that Prosecuting Attorney, Bill Howard, respond to the letter from Attorney Peter L. Buck regarding mechanical clam dredging in the Colvos Rocks area. Mark wilcox reo Jefferson County Historical Society. wilcox submitted a letter from Allen Denison, President, Jefferson County His- torical Society proposing the hire of a part time county historian. The half-time position will be funded by the state. Commissioner O'Meara stated his concern over the planning aspect of the position creating a situation of too many planners. wilcox pointed out that planning would only be a portion of the job. The Board expressed concern over the possibility of the county having to take over the funding of the position after the first year. The Board decided to delay action on the matter until next Monday. Linda Nutsford, County Computer Supervisor, reported that the second half of the tax statements are completed. Prosecuting Attorney, Bill Howard, reported to the Board that the cost for special council for the Pacific Rim situation is $770 so far, leaving only $50.00 left in the special council budget. The Board informed Howard that a hearing to extend the budget will not be necessary for this purpose if funds are transferred within the budget. This can be done by resolution. The Board approved and signed Resolution No. 63-77 declaring 11 vehicles, miscellaneous florescent and flood lights, lights and electrical equipment as surplus and order to be sold at public auction September 24, 1977, 10:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Shop, Hadlock, Washington. The Board approved and signed Resolution No. 64-77 which specifies that the terms and conditions contained in the contract between Kala Point and the Snohomish Indian Tribe were additional terms and conditions for issuance of the Substantial Development Permit No. 33-76 to Kala Point. The Board approved and signed Resolution No. 65-77 to improve Dosewallips Road, County Road No. 70, State Road Log #2500 from milepoint 5.94 to milepoint 6.81, CRP 417. The Board approved and signed Resolution No.66~77 to improve 0.26 mile of Irondale Streets, County Road No. 18-16.32, Christney Road, State Road Log #65890, CRP 418b. The Board approved thatChairman Mercer sign contract between Jefferson County and W. E. Seton and Son Construction Co., Inc. to do all work and furnish all tools, materials and equipment for County Road Project No. 417 (Dosewalips River Road). The Board received a check in the amount of $1,042.85 from Jeffry C. Ingman for 50% of gross sales for all logs and cordwood and 30% of gross sales for all pulpwood for logging of portions of Olympia, Elston, Lyter and Bayview Avenues in return for graveling and finish grading of these newly opened streets by Jefferson County. The Board by formal motion approved for Chairman Mercer to sign the applications for ongoing Title II and VI CETA positions for: Sheriff's office, Commissioners office, County Treasurer's office, Assessor's office, Planning Department, and the Port of Port Townsend. , VOL 3 PAGE 01165 . r Minutes of September 6, 1977 Page 3 The minutes of August 22, 1977 were approved. n erson, Auditor fficio Clerk of the : VOL APPROVED BY: ~ruRJtn J/W-y:v? Carroll M. Mercer, hairman' ~$~A0 B. d. Brown, Member {2~~t~#AA A. 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