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BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'-'"
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District No. 1
District No. 2
District No. 3
commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
A.M. O'Neara
B.G. Brown
Carroll N. Mercer, Chairman
Clerk of the Board
Engineer
Secretary
Betty J. Anderson, Auditor
Edwin A. Becker, P.E.
Jerdine C. Bragg
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August 21, 1978
10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman Carroll Mercer with all
members present.
Intent to Establish a Connry Ro"a~ SW~ of the NE~, Section
11, T29N, Rl WWM. Engineer Becker recommended approval with costs to
be born by the petitioner. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
No one appear~against. Phil Boling appeared in favor. Motion by
Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to approve with
80' right of way with 6" of ballast for a 22' width roadway.
Bob Bundy appeared and submitted a petition of opposition
against the proposed airport of more than 1700 signatures of registered
voters. He will keep us informed of the updated status of the petition.
He asked the Board if the Prosecutor has researched the legal requirements
of the County regarding putting the issue as an adivisory ballot. Chairman
Mercer stated that he didn't feel it would be an issue until both sides
have made an issue. The Board will ask Prosecutor Howard at what point
the County should be involved. Bundy will be in next week.
William Braton appeared to inquire about the status of his
petition to establish a county road in Irondale. Chairman Mercer explained
that it's a long, slow, process and it will take time to proceed.
Engineer Becker will first have to get a cost estimate.
petition for vacation of alley in Block 6, Phillips Addition to
Irondale; Mel Carroll, petitioner. Engineer Becker and the Planning Com-
mission recommended approval. No one appeared to speak for or against.
Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to approve.
Budqet Transfer, Resolution No. 7l-78, County Agriculturist
Department to transfer $4l6.00 to operating supplies. Motion by
Commissioner Brown, second by Coh~issioner O'Meara to approve.
Request for payment in lieu of taxes. The Board approved by
formal motion to approve an Order to authorize the Treasurer to transfer
$68,886.00 from Federal In Lieu of Taxes account #119 into the Current
Expense fund.
Petition for construction of a bridqe across the Upper Hoh River
and a road up the access road on H.E.S. 119 was received with 43 signatures
attached. Engineer Becker advised there are funds available to do the
engineering portion of this project this year.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS:
Planning re: 1) Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit App.
a) C. C. Collins, et. al., application No. 18-78 for
private mooring buoys at Black Point, Plat of
Pleasant Tides. Mr. Collins appeared. Mr. Alison,
President of Pleasent Tides, and Mrs. Alison appeared.
Planner Tom Aumock briefed the Board on the project.
Mr. Alison appeared to raise some points regarding
adequate posting of the project, placement of the
buoys, and their application for a boat ramp. After
considering all the facts presented, it was moved by
Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to
approve permit subject to the conditions recommended
by the Planning commission plus one additional condition
that Collins keep the boat ramp lane clear of mooring
bouys.
b) Shamrock Construction; application No. 19-78 to install
underground utilities, road construction, and con-
struction of homes for sale, Planner Tom Aumock
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briefed the Board on the project. Commissioner O'Meara
stated the right of ways should be 60 feet wide so
that the roads can become county roads at a future
date if requested by the surrounding property owners.
The Shoreline Commission recommended approval.
Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner
O'Meara to approve the shoreline permit and to
include 7 conditions including the restriction that
nothing can be done in the shoreline permit until
replatting has taken place.
c) Pedersen Oil Company, Inc.; application #20-78 to
construction a truck garage and placement of landfill
at Discovery Bay. Planner Tom Aumock briefed the
Board on the project. The Shoreline Commission
recommended approval subject to 8 conditions.
Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner
O'Meara to approve as recommended.
The Board recessed and reconvened on Tuesday, August 22, 1978
to continue regular business:
Planning:
2) Army Corps of Engineers Public Notices, 071-0YB-4-004984;
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to
place fill to provide flood control and bank protection
for Dosewallips State Park. Planner Tom Aumock briefed
the Board on the project. Motion by Commissioner
Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara for Chairman
Mercer to sign a notice of no objection.
3) Forest Practice Application permit FP-09-3833; Sam
Boling, to do clearcut on Duckabush River Road area.
Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner
O'Meara to sign a letter of no objection. Unanimous.
4) Final Declaration of Non-Significance; Bob Harper.
Planner Tom Aumock reported that he added information
regarding drainage and fire safety to the environmental
checklist. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by
Commissioner O'Meara to approve.
5) Final Declaration of Non-significance, Westley Reed.
The Board approved by formal motion for Chairman
Mercer to sign.
6) Notice of Action, Port Ludlow #5, final plat. Motion
by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara
for Chairman Mercer to sign.
7) Contract for Professional Services by and between
Jefferson County and Patrick S. Grant to update the
Jefferson County - Port Townsend SPQ~eline,Management
Master Program in the amount of $200.cru plus travel
expenses. Motion by Commisisoner Brown, second by
Commissioner O'Meara to approve.
Maintenance 1) Randy Ott, maintenance for Building 29 and Recreation
Center appeared to discuss the contract with Stephen
Greenwood to build stairs and sidewalk at Building 29
and to build the wall in the basement of the Recreation
Center. The Board feels that Gael Stuart, Director
of Community Action should sign the contract. Jefferson
County will pay $398.00 for a portion of his services
in the baSElJ)el1t of the Rec Center.
Prosecuting
Attorney 1)
Proposed Clarifications of Conditions - Thousand Trails
Camper Club. Prosecutor Howard reported that he,
Peter Buck, Attorney for Pacific Rim and Planner Dave
Goldsmith reviewed the 69 conditions and the proposed
clarifications from Phil Best, Attorney for Toandos
peninsula Association. Peter Buck and Dave Goldsmith
appeared. Howard advised he send copies of the motion
and revised copies of the conditions to each attorney
for their final review and to take final action
Monday, August 28, 1978. Attorney Phil Best proposed
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that condition No. 69 include the point that the
County has the right to inspect the Thousand Trails
property at any appropriate time for inspection
of compliance with these conditions. Everyone
present discussed this point. Prosecutor Howard
will prepare the wording.
Planner Dave Goldsmith submitted a letter stating
the impact statement originally prepared for the
Thousand Trails Camper Club is adequate and asked
the Board to sign their approval of the letter so it can
be circulated to the appropriate agencies. Motion by
Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara
for Chairman Mercer to sign the letter and to also
sign a Notice of Action on Thousand Trails.
Prosecutor Howard discussed the procedures through which
someone may appeal county permits. Howard will check
into this question further and prepare a resolution to
adopt appeal procedures.
2) Prosecutor Howard discussed the Roger D. Lovitt
breach of contract case with the Board.
3) Personnel Policy, Resolution No. 72-78. Prosecutor
Howard pointed out that the longevity, annual leave and
anniversary date of persons hired during the period
of Personnel Policy Resolution No. 15-78 fall under
this old policy which was adopted February 22, 1978.
Motion by Commissioner Brown to adopt the Personnel
policy changes. Seconded by Commissioner O'Meara.
Unanimous. The Board signed Resolution No. 72-78.
Liquor License. The Board approved for Chairman Mercer to sign
a notice of no objection to transfer a E & F license to Charles P.
and Kathryn L. Keller for the Four Corners Store.
The Board approved a Proposal request for carpeting for the
Recreation Center.
The Planning Department submitted a copy of a Public Notice which
they published three times to comply with the Environmental Coordination
Procedures Act of 1973.
Approval of Minutes. The Board approved the minutes of August l4,
19T8.
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