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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 020678 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, Chairman Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary Betty J. Anderson Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg -M-I-N-U-T-E-S- - February 6, 1978 10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman Carroll Mercer with all members present. Petition for vacation of Holman Boulevard, adjoining alley, and a portion of Turner Street in the Hessian Garden Tract; City of Port Townsend, petitioner. No one appeared to speak in favor of the petition. Wally Bowman appeared to oppose the vacation of Turner Street only. A letter of opposition to the vacation of Turner Street only was received from Elizabeth Bowman. The Planning Commission and Engineer Becker recom- mended approval of the vacation of Holman Boulevard and the adjoining alley and recommended denial of vacating a portion of Turner Street. Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to vacate Holman Boulevard and the alley only. The Board signed Resolution No. 6-78, Order of Vacation. After the hearing Mr. and Mrs. Tom McAndrews and Don Breck appeared and stated that according to the Commissioner's minutes Turner Street was already vacated in 1949. The Commissioner's Secretary verified this by supplying the Board with a copy of the minutes. In addition, Mrs. McAndrews reported that a court judgment in 1953 ruled for the vacation of Turner Street but the judgment was not signed; the records in the Assessor's office show the vacation; but the records in the Engineer's office do not show the vacation. The Board will check further. Petition for vacation of county road in the plat of South Port Townsend; Daniel Thacker, petitioner. The survey is not yet finished. Daniel Thacker telephoned and requested the vacation be postponed. Motion by Commissioner Brown to delay the hearing to February 21, 1978. Second by Commissioner O'Meara. Intent to Vacate; portion of Old Coyle Road and part of unused right-of-way on the present Coyle Road. No one appeared to speak for or against the vacation. The Planning Commission and Engineer Becker recom- mended the vacation. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve the vacation. The Board approved and signed Resolution No. 7-78, Order of Vacation. Intent to Vacate; Sampson Street, Roseville Plat near Quilcene. No one appeared for or against the vacation. The Planning Commission and Engineer Becker recommended the vacation be approved. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve the vacation and to sign Resolution No. 8-78. Sheriff Hansen re: Forest Services Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement. Sheriff Hansen reported that he had no objections to the con- tract. Deputy Bill Booth appeared. Prosecuting Attorney Bill Howard found no problems with the contract. The contract will become effective April 15, 1978 and will provide for 1/12th of a deputy. Also, the Sheriff's Department will have to pick up the bulk of the vehicle cost and will be reimbursed by the Forest Services over a three-year period. The budget will have to be extended to include these things. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to sign the contract. Unanimous. Margaret Crawford from Congressman Don Bonker's office appeared to introduce herself to the Board and to report that she has an office in Port Angeles. Her office hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00a.m. to l:OOp.m. ~VDl 4 r),tE" fl 148 'Minutes of February 6, 1978 ~ page 2 Drug Abuse Treatment and Prevention Services Award No. 1096-CGG- 16245; and Developmental Disabilities award No.1033-CGG~16447. By formal motion the board approved and signed these contract awards. Marrowstone Island Development Plan. Five persons from Marrow- stone Island appeared to support the plan. Planner Dave Goldsmith reported that the plan has gone through the public hearing process. Ed Richey, Chairman of the Planning Team, spoke on the process of how the plan was developed. The Planning Team worked on the matter of getting information out to property owners. George King, executive for his mother, property owner of 120 acres on the island, read a letter he had written proposing an addition of the plan to include a camping club. He felt that a camp- ing club would have less an impact on the area than if the 120 acres were developed for residential use. Goldsmith reported that 90% of the respon- dents did not want additional overnight facilities. Commissioner O'Meara stated that tills question should be looked into further. Motion by Commis- sioner Brown to set a public hearing for February 27, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom. Second by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. Maxine Eliason re: Highway Speed at Bunce's. Maxine Eliason appeared to submit a petition from 23 residents and property owners between Tri-City Restaurant and Bunce's lockers to request action be taken to alleviate the traffic hazard in that area. Also, there is a problem at Ness's Corner as the paint is worn and can't be seen by drivers. Commis- sioner Brown stated that posting the area might give residents a sense of false security. The Board will try posting a "congested area" sign and a "40 mile speed limit" sign. The road by Ness's Corner will be improved and "marker reflectors" will be added. Gael Stuart re: County Health Department. 1) Stuart reported that the contracts for Dr. Fischnaller and the administrator for the Jefferson County Health Department will be ready for the Board's execution Tuesday, February 14, 1978. 2) Stuart submitted Resolution No. 9-78 for establishment of a $50.00 Revolving Fund for petty cash to conduct the affairs of the Jefferson County Health Department in a prompt and orderly manner. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to sign Resolution No. 9-78. Unanimous. 3) Agreement between DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services) and Jefferson County Health Department to provide cervical cancer screening of eligible clients. By formal motion the Board approved that Chairman Mercer sign the agreement. Recreation Center. Gael Stuart and Kitty Knapp, Head Start Co-Director for Jefferson and Clallam County appeared to report on the repair of the plumbing in the basement of the Recreation Center. The work was originally approved by the School District. Since the Recreation Center is now run by the County, the work needs to be approved by the Board. The Board approved the plumbing repair. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Prosecuting re: Attorney 1) Kala Point, Agreement for Management of On-Site Disposal System. The agreement is between Jefferson County, Owners' Association, the Developer, and the On-Site Waste Manager to provide continuous function of a septic disposal system for the condominium sites only at Kala Point. prosecuting Attorney Bill Howard and Bill Lindeman, the on-site manager, appeared. After some discussion it was agreed that the County will act as the trustee for the emergency trust reserve fund. The trust fund will provide an adequate reserve to repair or replace the system. These funds will earn interest. At the time this fund equals double the amount of the original cost of the system the County will review the costs of replacement to deter- mine whether the interest will continue to accumulate or be disbursed to the owners. Howard will make the revisions in the agreement. The Board recessed until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 1978. Tuesday, February7, 1978, 10:00 a.m. The Board reconvened to from Monday, Febaury 6, 1978. ~VOl continuel.lif>9u:j.aJ; business 4: f-AGEU lq9 remaining ,Minutes of February 6, 1978 'Page 3 Planning re: 1) SEPA Threshold Determinations: a) Shoreline Management Permit Applications #1-78; Evangelical Methodist Church, Discovery Bay Camp at Adelma Beach. The project involves building a wood walkway traversing 140' embankment to gain beach access. The Board reviewed the environmental checklist. Motion by Commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to .sign a declaration of non-significance. Seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. b) Shoreline Management Permit Application #3-78, Cape George Colony Club. Project is to cover an existing swimming pool and construction of a 50' x 80' recreation hall. Swimming pool cover to con- tain a solar conversion unit. The Board reviewed the environmental checklist and made one change. Motion by Commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to sign a declaration of non-significance. Second by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. c) Shoreline Management Permit Application #4-78; Larry Matheson. The project is for earth landfill at Olelle Point to bring property to a useable grade and slope. Board reviewed the environmental checklist and found no significant impact. Six changes were made on the checklist. Motion by commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to sign a declaration of non-significance. Seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. 2) Forest Practices Applications: a) FP-09-03445, Jefferson County Cemetary District 1 for land clearing of 1 acre to add to existing Brinnon cemetary for additional grave plots. Planner Tom Aumock reported the project is not within shoreline jurisdiction. Motion by CommissionerO'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to sign a notice of no objec- tion to the Forest Practices Administrator. b) FP-09-03446, Mildred Pollock to partial cut 20 acres near Triton Cove. Planner Tom Aumock reported it does not fall within shoreline jurisdiction. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to sign a letter of no objection to the Forest Practices Administrator. c) FP-02-01668, Lincoln Rogers to select log 2 acres to convert to residential and mini-farm. Planner Tom Aumock reported it is not within shoreline jurisdiction. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign a notice of no objection to the Forest Practices Administrator. d) FP-02-01672, Daryl Hedman for partial cut of 16 acres in an existing plat for residential use. The streets are planned to be opened. Engineer Becker reported that a permit has been issued to open the streets. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to sign notice of no objection. 3) Shoreline Management Advisory Commission. Membership term expirations and reappointments of three members. Planner Tom Aumock reported that all 3 members expressed a desire to be re-appointed. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown to re-appoint Marian Meacham, Edward Richey and Richard Thornton for terms beginning March 1, 1978 and ending March 1, 1981. , VOL A !: rll "t l;;l:l;E (J 150 - Minutes of February 6, 1978 Page 4 4) Army Corps of Engineers Public Notices No. 071-0YB-2- 004570, -004571, -004572; Department of Fisheries to place fill at 3 different locations for the purpose of increasing sport clam production. Planner Tom Aumock reported that each project will not exceed $1,000. and will not interfere with normal public use of the water or shorelines. Therefore, the Planning Department found these projects at Brown's Point, Bywater Bay and Shine exempt from the Shore- line Management Act. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to concur and for Chairman Mercer to sign a notice of no objection to the Army Corps of Engineers. 5) Final Short Plat; William McKinley, Cedar Cove Estates. Planner Tom Aumock reported that all the necessary department heads have approved and signed the final short plat. Motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign approval of the short plat. Public Works re: 1) Pulali Point Road. The Board received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Melvin o. McGuire requesting widening, leveling and surfacing of pulali Point Road. Chairman Mercer and Engineer Becker will contact the McGuires. 2) Restrictive covenant for water system in Quilcene for Herbert F. Beck. Engineer Becker submitted a letter of request from Mr. Beck to have documentation for the protection of his well site which will supply water for public use. The site is located in close proximity to Jefferson County real estate. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign a restrictive covenant which prevents Jefferson County from certain practices which might contaminate the water supply. Unanimous. 3) Petition for vacation of county road by Pope and Talbot Development, Inc. The road is located in the plat of North Ludlow Beach Tracts. The Board discussed the petition with Engineer Becker and decided that the road should be vacated by the County through the Resolution of Intent process. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to set the hearing for March 13, 1978. Unanimous. 4) Two County Road pro~ects (CRP's): a) CRP 429, Resolut1on No. 10-78 to asphalt pave and widen shoulder of East Quilcene Road 1.05 miles. b) CRP 420, Resolution No. 11-78 to resurface road and shoulders on the Port Townsend-Chimacum Road. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve and sign both CRP's, Resolutions 10-78 and 11-78. Bid Award for funishing the Department of Public Works with one (1) conventional truck-tractor. The Board by formal motion awarded the bid to Morgan Brothers GMC. The total price is $42,408.95 including 5.1% Washington State Sales Tax including the four changes and additions as follows: the Model is to be MK9732; Detroit Diesel 8V 92N; RTO-12513 Fuller transmission; and Dual 4" vertical exhausts heavier driveline and 90 amp alternator. Bob Wright from The Expediters in Bainbridge. Mr. Wright appeared and presented literature and prices to the Board for office designs, furniture, and panels. He was asked to submit a bid for panels in the Assessor's office. VOL 4 r)(~ 151 o - oMiputes of February 6, 1978 Page 5 The minutes of January 23, 1978 were approved as per motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown. The Board signed a letter authorizing a balance of $18,039.74 from the 1975 Tax Refund checking account be closed and transferred to the Current Expense account. The Board received two checks from Jerry L. Short Logging for logs sold from County Landfill in the amount of $2429.24 and Broad Spit Road in the amount of $1366.94. The Board approved use of Memorial Field for Rhododendron Festival activities the week of May 14-20, 1978 with the exception of Monday afternoon May 15, 1978. Chuck Meyers appeared to request repair of chuckholes on the Beaver Valley Road. The Board discussed the situation with Engineer Becker. Beaver Valley Road is on the road program for this year and some curves in the road will be straightened. However, when the weather improves the chuckholes will be repaired. Community Services Board. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to appoint Vick Dirksen as a member of the Cummunity Services Board. APPROVED BY: eM II J)IJII,iJ1lL/l/CL/; Carroll M. Mercer, Chairman &d-~ B. G. Brown, Member ~~~'I, L. .J.A.,. . . ' Me 'a , Mem'ber / ATTEST: Anderson, County and Ex-Officio of the Board VOL 4 a~~ (0 152