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Home My WebLink AboutM 030678 BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS c .~!. - 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 MINUTES March 6, 1978 10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman Carroll Mercer with all members present. Del Graham, Transamerica Title Insurance Company re: tight scheduling of time to check tax rolls in the Treasurer's Office. Mr. Graham appeared to request more time for access to the computer read out. His office has presently been scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. He requested an additional half hour time in the morning. The Board will check with the Treasurer, Lillian Jacobsen and Linda Nutsford. Release of escrow re: Richard F. Hughes and Connie J. Hughes. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to sign a letter authorizing Transamerica Title Insurance Company to release funds from escrow for the purchase of real property for a Little League Park in Quilcene. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: 1) Chimacum Valley Community Plan. Melissa Goehring submitted to the Board a petition with approximately 180 signatures requesting that the County assist the residents of that area in developing a community plan for the West and Chimacum Valley area. Planner Dave Cunningham stated that he presumes this plan will go on the Planning Department's 1979 schedule. 2) Threshold Determination: Preliminary Plat of Eastview Estates; Bernie Arthur. Proposed plat of Eastview Estates, a subdivision of 37 acres of land into 29 lots (19 residential and 10 commercial-industrial) together with road, utilities and open spaces. Bernie Arthur appeared. Planner Tom Aumock reported the development will be served by city water and one half of the development will be served by city sewer. The Board reviewed the environmental checklist. The County is the only agency of jurisdiction so there is no requirement for a waiting period to make the final declaration of non-significance. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to sign a final declaration of non-significance. 3) Preliminary Plat of Eastview Estates, Bernie Arthur, a subdivision of 37 acres north of the Port Townsend Crown Zellerbach Mill. Planner Tom Aumock reported that all the necessary departments have signed the preliminary plat. The Health Department recommends approval subject to two conditions. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve subject to the two conditions. Unanimous. 4) Shoreline Management Permit; Evangelical Methodist Church (a primary use). Since the project is for primary use it does not need reviewing by the Planning Commission. Therefore, the Planning Department reviewed it and recommended approval subject to two conditions. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve. "VOL 4 tAct ~; 0 448 , ~iDutes of March 6, 1978 Page Two Public re: Works 5) Request for Preliminary Plat Approval Extension to the Preliminary Plat of B & R Mobile Home Court. Planner Tom Aumock reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of a 12 month extension subject to the original conditions. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara second by Commissioner Brown to approve as recommended. Unanimous. 6) Forest Practices Application a) *FP-09-03512, Pope and Talbot, Inc. to clearcut 35 acres along Docewallips River. Planner Tom Aumock reported that the project 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. b) *FP-02-01695, Paul Anderson for salvage logging on 6. acres one mile north of Rice Lake. Planner Tom Aumock reported that the project is not within shoreline jurisdiction. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to sign a notice of no objection to the Forest Practices Administrator. 7) Transportation Advisory Commission. Planner Dave Cunningham reported that he neglected to include the Port of Port Townsend. He presented a resolution amending Resolution 13-78 to include a representative from the Port of Port Townsend as a member to the Transportation Advisiory Commission. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to adopt Resolution 18-78. 8) Jefferson County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Planner Dave Goldsmith submitted copies Of the Plan to the Board. Goldsmith and Planner Dave Cunningham reviewed the Plan thoroughly with the Board. The Planning commission recommends approval. The four major categories of outdoor recreational needs throughout the county are: 1) an integrated system of horse and bicycle trails; 2) public salt water access and boat launch at strategic locations; 3) neighborhood or day-use parks; and 4) overnight camping facilities. Adoption of the plan will allow for 1) improvements to be included in each year's budget; 2) eligibility for a continual source of funding to assist the local parks and recreation plan; and 3) use from grants from the state of marine gas tax monies collected from people purchasing gas for boats in Jefferson County. The Board will study the plan further before taking action. 1) Agreement between USA Corps of Engineers and Jefferson County re: Hoh River Protection. The Board approved and signed this agreement. 2) Federal-Aid Program Agreement for Washington State Department of Transportation to improve Gardiner- Clallam Road, County Road *104 between Clallam County Line and the Gardiner Beach Loop Road. The Board approved and signed the agreement. 3) The County Road Department Annual Certification was approved and signed by the Board. 4) CRP No. 433 to grade, drain and surface 1.26 miles of the Gardiner-Clallam Road. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign Resolution No. 19-78, CRP *433. . \'Ill 4: f"tr 10 449 - ~inutes of March 6, 1978 page Three George Huntingford appeared to discuss the re-alignment of a new road and vacating a portion of the old road. The Board will initiate the vacation with a resolution of intent. Dave Johnston, architect submitted a proposal for the plans to improve the Gardiner Community Center. No action was taken. Sheriff Hansen and Lee Smith appeared to submit the cost break- down for the Forest Service Agreement. A budget extension will be needed for $29,000. The County will be reimbursed over a 3-year period. A resolution will be drafted for the budget extension March 13, 1978. Proposal to re-caulk and re-putty the glass on the south and west walls of the clock tower. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to accept the proposal from C. D. Bromhall, Peninsula Glass for $132.40. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to accept Pamela B. Chow to fill the position of County Extension Agent (Home Economist) in Jefferson County. Ms. Chow is also Assistant Professor of Washington State University, COllege of Agriculture and Home Economy. The Board approved and signed the minutes of February 27, 1978. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign the Agreement between Jefferson County Health Department and Health Officer Joseph E. Fischnaller, M.D. The Board received applications for Designation of puget Sound Health Systems Agency. No comment by the Board. APPROVED BY: ATTEST: e Cl,/>i.flf{ll1l Jlr11/1/Ci/} Carroll M. Mercer, Chairman ~~ B."G. Brown, Member 4,/Jr(~~ / A. . O'Meara, Mem er - n erson, County nd Ex-Officio of the Board : VOL 4 flit!: ~: 0 450