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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 021478 ',' BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS , District No. 1 Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. , Commissioner ~ Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary A. M. O'Meara B. G. Brown Carroll M. Mercer,Chairman Betty J. Anderson Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg -M-I-N-U-T-E-S- - February 14, 1978 10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman Carroll M. Mercer with all members present. Commissioner O'Meara left at noon due to illness. The Board approved and signed 3 Special Assistance Requests from the Washington State Fair Fund for Agricultural Fairs for 3 projects: 1) security fencing for back and sides of fairgrounds; 2) remove and replace roof on 4-H horse barn; 3) remove and replace roof on restaurant and bingo building. Mrs. Mosier, North Beach re: North Beach Park. Mrs. Mosier appeared to discuss some problems with the Jefferson County North Beach Park. She requested 1) two trash cans instead of one; 2) poles be placed on the edge of the park to prevent the bank from caving in; 3) the "no overnight parking" sign be enlarged and to include directions to over- night parking at Fort Worden. Fran Hansen, Deputy Auditor re: Report of COBOL Computer Programming School. Fran reported that what was learned will be valuable in helping any programmer. Now, with a little more experience she will be able to get out her reports. pro~osals: 1) FOr the construction of one wall in the Assessor's office and the 1nstallation of one doorway in the Commissioners office. One proposal was received from Frank Gifford. The Board felt the price was high and delayed acceptance until additional proposals are obtained. 2) For the furnishing of equipment and labor for the water system at the Gardiner Community Center. Proposals were received from: a) Canal Pumps and Service for $1,381.26 plus tax and 2) Clallam Cooperative Association, Inc. for $1272.45. Motion by Commissioner Brown to accept proposal from Clallam Cooperative Association. Seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Mr. Atkinson and Mr. O'Grady re: County road at entrance to Cape George Colony. Atkinson and O'Grady, residents at Cape George appeared to report a hazardous situation at the entrance to Cape George and requests the county to correct the situation. It is hazardous to people coming from the south to turn into the Colony. They suggested widening the road and adding a holding lane south of the entrance, and put in a caution sign or light. The bank would have to be cut back. The property owner is willing to grant an easement for this. They will check further into getting the easement and also check on water lines. Don Lang, representative from Teamsters Local 589 appeared to submit the contract for the Board's signature. The Board will review the contracts completely before signing. Marianne Walters re: Animal Control. Marianne appeared to inquire about whether the County is going to contract with the City for a dog catcher to use outside the City. The Board reported the City never responded to their request and the cost for the County to initiate a program is too high. HomerSmith re: Liability Insurance for the Recreation Center, and insurance for officials for the Health Department. Smith discussed the situation with the Board. He will get price quotes and report back. ~VOL -1 rAGE to 266 Minutes of February 14, 1978 Page 2 Herb Covert appeared to 1) report that Water District No. 3 is completed; 2) the coin-op is not working properly - it is operating without any coins; 3) express concern over the rise of break-ins in his area. The Board suggested residents in his area organize a crime watch program to take license numbers. Philip C. Pilgrim re: Software Development. Mr. Pilgrim runs the Discovery Bay Software Company. He appeared to offer his services to the Board and to make them aware of his computer programming abilities. He has a Ph.D. in Computer science. The Board discussed our computer situation with him. He prefers to work on a consulting basis and charge an hourly rate. The Board asked him to submit an hourly rate. Gael Stuart re: 1) Jefferson County Health Department Contracts for Administrator and Health Doctor. Gael Stuart, administrator for Jefferson County Health Department, submitted the above contracts to the Board. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer in the absence of Commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign the contracts. Prosecuting Attorney Bill Howard approved the Administrator's contract for form but did not approve the contract for the Health Doctor. Howard is drafting an addendum to this contract to cover dollar amounts and insurance. 2) Mr. Stuart discussed the dissolution of Olympic Health District with the Board. Stuart will review the final bills of the last 60 days of the Health District. 3) Stuart also discussed the status of the Housing Authority of Jefferson County. The Board may have to reactivate it and appoint a commission. Stuart will be meeting with Skamania County regarding a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant for $200,000 which has to be shared with four other counties to establish housing programs. There's a possibility that Jefferson County may share in this program. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re 1) Jefferson County Park, Recreational, and Open Space Plan. Planner Dave Goldsmith presented the environmental check- list for the Board's review. Goldsmith explained that the plan is not a project proposal. It only described the development and maintenance of existing parks. The plan has been worked on for over two years. The Planning Commission will review the plan March 1. The State Parks Commission and the Department of Natural Resources will also review the plan. Goldsmith reported that the plan has been presented at several community meetings. The concern of the communities was on development of the parks. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to sign a declaration of non- significance. 2) SEPA Threshold Determination. Proposed revision to the Jefferson County Subdivision Ordinance. The Board reviewed the environmental checklist with Planners Dave Cunningham and Tom Aumock. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer in the absence of Commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign a declaration of non-significance. 3) Forest Practices Application: a) #FP-02-01674, Kathleen L. Long to clear cut 14 acres adjacent to Tarboo Lake area to support livestock. Planner Tom Aumock reported it is not within shoreline jurisdiction. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer in the absence of Commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign a letter of no objection to the Forest Practices Administrator. b) #FP-09-03481, Manke Lumber Company to partial cut 35 acres and clearcut 125 acres south of Quilcene. It is not a conversion. Planner Tom Aumock reported it is not within shoreline jurisdiction. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer in the absence of Commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign a notice of no objection to the Forest Practices Administrator. LVOl 4: UGE t 0 267 Minutes of February 14, 1978 Page 3 . c) #FP-02-01682, Ken Brown to thin 16 acres for conversion to residential and commercial sites. Planner Tom Aumock reported the project is not within shoreline jurisdiction. J'.btion by Carrrnissioner Brown; 2n:l by Chainnan Mercer in absence of O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign a notice of no objection to the Forest Practices Administrator. 4) Army Corps Public Notice No. 071-0YB-2-004108; Hjelvik and Forest Practices Permit Application No. FP-09-03303; Hjelvik Planner Dave Cunningham reported that the Planning Department delayed responding to the above two agencies to await the decision on the Hjelvik case. The Judge's decision does not clarify whether Hjelvik is exempt from the Shoreline Management permit for tree culling and a boat dock. According to Bill Howard, the Prosecuting Attorney, it looks like a Shoreline permit is required. Therefore, by formal motion the Board approved that responses be sent to the Corps and the Forest Practices Administrator indicating that a shorelines permit is required. Kirt Eastman appeared to inquire about a road vacation. The Board recessed until Wednesday, February 8, 1978. Wednesday, February 8, 1978: The Board reconvened at 10:00 a.m. to interview applicants for a maintenance and grounds person. After the interviews and a recess for lunch the Board continued with regular business. Wally Franz and MarilynRose re: Recreation Center. The Board discussed with Wally Franz, Superintendent, and Marily Rose, bookkeeper for School District No. 50, the point at which the County will begin paying bills for the Recreation Center. It was previously agreed that the cut off should be December 31, 1977 and Jefferson County will begin paying expenses from January 1, 1978. However, because of the difference in the fiscal years between the School District and Jefferson County there's a problem in reconciliation of the two budgets. This has resulted in the County paying for hourly wage personnel for December 16 - 31, 1977. The Board is concerned because it will cause a squeeze on the 1978 budget. Intent to Vacate county road on property within the Plat of North Ludlow Beach Tracts. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve and sign Resolution No. 12-78, Intent to Vacate. Planning Department: 1) Transportation Advisory Committee: Planner Dave Cunningham appeared and submitted a letter requesting a Transportation Advisory Committee be appointed by the Board so that the matter of transportation can be discussed on a regular and continuing basis. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign Resolution No. 13-78 to establish a Transportation Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee will consist of one representative from each of the following agencies: Clallam-Jefferson Community Action Council, Mayor's Staff, City of Port Townsend, Olympic Area Agency on Aging, Port Townsend Office of the State Department of Social and Health Services, Jefferson County Public Works Department, Jefferson County Planning Department, Bayshore Enterprises, Inc., Stevens Stage Lines, Inc.,Port Townsend Yellow Airway Cab Company and Spruce Street Taxi. Cunningham will contact Harold Buck, Director of Community Action Council to see that a representative from these agencies are appointed. LVll. 4 u'l! r' 0 268 Minutes of February 14, 1978 Page 4 2) Travel expenses for Norris Short to attend the Planning Association of Washington (PAW) meetings. Planner Dave Cunningham submitted a letter from PAW which suggested the County pay for these expenses. Planner Cunningham suggested a response be written asking PAW to pay expenses this year as previously agreed and then the County can budget for this expense next year. The Board agreed. Cunningham will write the letter. 3) Oceanographic Commission. Planner Dave Cunningham reported the Oceanographic Commission will meet February 21 on the liquified natural gas terminal study at Discovery Bay. Testimony from Jefferson County will be taken. Planner Dave Cunningham will attend and state how the impacts of such a project will effect our community. The Board approved the minutes of February 6, 1978. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign a petition for property tax refund to Helene Bishop in the amount of $114.63 due to clerical error in listing the property. APPROVED BY: (! qj//L-rrlJ IJJl ) ftJ1//i/J/1 Carroll M. Mercer, Chairman ~"'rlc/ B.'G. Brown, Member O'7Jt~A4 ./ A. M. O'M a, ember ATTEST: , ! ett Aud' 0 and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board ,VOL. 4: Hit! l 0 269