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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 110678 BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUN~Y CO~WISSIONERS , District No. 1 District No. 2 District No. 3 Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner A.M. O'Meara B.G. Brown Carroll M. Mercer, Chairman Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary Betty J. Anderson, Auditor Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg -MINUTES- November 6, 1978 10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman Carroll M. Mercer with all members present. Hearing: Budget Extension; Health Department. No one ap- peared to speak for or against. Moved by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign Resolution No. 86-78 in which the sum of $5,195.00 from the unencombered fund balance of Health Dept. account No. 501, to be used for salaries for annual leave and compensatory time; and in the amount of $7,500.00, to be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and private individuals for services provided by the Jefferson County Health Department to the Home Health Care Program, and to be used for salaries, supplies and equipment for the said Home Health Care Program. Unanimous. Resolution No. 87-78 re: Jefferson County Coroner's Rules. Rules relating to bodies of deceased persons. Promulgated by William Howard, Prosecuting Attorney. Moved by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign the above resolution. Unanimous. Agreement re: Program Planning and Grant Administration. This agreement is entered into between Clallam and Jefferson Counties, and the Program Planning and Grant Administration, Inc. The Board approved and signed the above agreement. L. P. Willber, Sequim, appeared before the Board to discuss the development of approximately 40 acres he owns off of Hastings Ave. He told the Board there was a road leading to his property. Commissioner O'Meara said that he thought the road is only a "usage road" through the proposed Deer Park Plat and not a County Road. The Board suggested Mr. Willber check with the Assessors office to get more information. David Johnston, Architect, and Stan Brumbaugh appeared before the Board regarding the Gardiner Community Center. Johnston suggests using low water fixtures such as the new vacuum air flush toilet that uses only 1 quart per flush. Johnston says by eliminating the spring water from running over the street the ground should eventually dry up. He concludes that with the use of less water and eliminating the spring water he forsees no problems. The Board authorized Johnston to write letter about receiving permission from Church to test the soil on their property and to hire an engineer to do perk tests and design sewer system. Commissioner O'Meara moved to authorize up to $500.00 to have an engineer fOh the sewer system. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. John Ackey, Manager of Computer Department, presented to the Board the billings for the IMOS III School he attended the week of October 23, 1978, $325.00 and the Memory Extension equipment already installed. The Board approved and signed the billing authorizations. The Board also approved and signed for the purchase of IMOS III operating system, $7,567.20 includes tax, and the Tape Drive 773, installation and interface, $12,059.36. Commissioner Brown moved to purchase software program out of the Anti Recession Fund and purchase the hardware program out of the Data Processing Fund. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. John explain- ed to the Board of the possible futrue changes in the sys>em. They also discussed the maintenance agreement. Liquor License. Commissioner O'Meara moved and Commissioner Brown seconded the motion to approve and sign the notice of no objection for type H license to Peg's Restaurant; Francis Marrion Millard. VOL 4 :r;\;~ 02042 Minutes of November 6, 1978 Page 2 Liquor License. The Board approved for Chairman Mercer to sign the notice of no objection to transfer an A & C license to Clifford Morris Knudson from Gary Reval Seil for the Tri-City Restaurant. Glen Bagley, Engineer Department, appeared regarding the Washington State Department of Transportation Certification Acceptance Qualification Agreement. Commissioner Brown motioned to sign the agreement, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Glen reported to the Board the progress of the truck and trailer for Solid Waste. He also asked the Board for their opinion about starting a street sign program in the Hadlock, Irondale areas. Commissioner Brown commented about problems with vandalism. They discussed preventive measures that would eliminate the problems. The Board told Glen to look into the project. Gael Stuart, C.A.C. Administrator, brought to the Boarq Form HUD 7082, Funding Approval Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, along with the standard grant agreement provi- sions. He explained to the Board that Jefferson County has received a $500,000.00 Community Development Block Grant and the form must be signed to draw the money. Commissioner O'Meara moved to sign and Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Gael went on to explain the process and procedures of the use of the funds. Mr. Stuart also spoke concerning flood insurance. defined flood plain management action should be taken. was taken at this time. A federally No Board action Hearing: Proposed Use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, 1979. No one appeared to speak for or against. Letter was submitted from Community Action Counsel with 6 prioritized suggestions for use of the funds. No additional suggestions were submitted. Roger Sheraton appeared regarding Thousand Trails Campers Club. Mr. Sheraton has replaced Gene Sprout. David Goldsmith, Planner, reported that the Thousand Trails site plan/construction schedule has been submitted. He added that Jack padia, Building Department, would like to have one combined building permit. The Board said they would have to talk with Mr. Padia and find out his reasoning for the combined permit before allow- ing it. Mr. Sheraton said that there has been an interpretation problem about the number of restrooms and emergency fire boxes. The Board ex- plained that there must be an emergency fire box within 200 feet of each and every campsite and every restroom must also have an emergency fire box. The Board concluded by telling Mr. Sheraton that they must proceed according to the conditions and have a written acceptance of the 71 conditions. Bill Lindemann of Kala Point appeared in regards to Kala Point, Division #5. He gave a letter to the Board explaining that the installation of the storage tower is not accomplished at this time and they are requesting that Kala Point be allowed to provide the County with a letter of credit in the amount of 200% of the certified cost of the tower. The Board said they for see no problem with the letter of credit. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Pros. Attny. re: 1) Bill H~d reported that he has redrafted the lease agreement for the VFW Hall. 2) The Board discussed with Mr. Howard about hiring Mr. Mackey for the Northern Tier business. Because there was question on how much good he could do for the County, Bill said he will contact Mr. Mackey and ask him why he thinks the County will need him at this time. 3) In regards to an offer presented to Bill Howard on October 27, 1978 by attorney Richard Kelleher, Counsel for Pacific Rim Group, Inc. Kelleher advised Mr. Howard that if Jefferson County would dismiss the Pacific Rim Group, Inc. -vs- Jefferson County Court of Appeals No. 3276 II, the Evergreen Enviromental Development Corporation -vs- Jefferson County, et aI, VOL Ii rAGE 02043 Minutes of Novmeber 6, 1978 Page 3 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: cont. - Pros. Attny. re: 3) Jefferson County Superior Court Cause No. 9212 would be dismissed. The Board said they were not in favor of dismissing the appeal at this time. The Board recessed and reconvened on Tuesday, November 7, 1978 at 10:00 a.m. to continue regular business. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: cont. Planning re: 1) S.E.P.A. Threshold Determinations: a) Shoreline Permit Application No. 26-78; Art Hassle. The Board reviewed the Enviromental Check List. It was determined that an Enviromental Impact Statement is not needed. Commissioner O'Meara moved to declare a declar- ation of non-significance, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. b) Shoreline Permit Application No.~-78; Larry Matheson. The Board reviewed the Enviromental Check List. It was determined that an Enviromental Impact Statement is not needed. Commissioner O'Meara moved to declare a declar- ation of non-significance. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. c) Shoreline Permit Application No. 27-78; P. Boling. The Board reviewed the Enviromental Check List. It was determined that an Enviromental Impact Statement is not needed. Commissioner O'Meara moved to declare a declar- ation of non-significance, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. d) Shoreline Permit Application No. 28-78; S. Boling. The Board reviewed the Enviromental Check List. It was determined that an Enviromental Impact Statement is not needed. Commissioner O'Meara moved to declare a declar- ation of non-signifacance. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. 2) Update - S.M.S.D.P. Application No. 18-75, Boat Launch Ramp, Pleasant Tides. Tom Aumock gave a progress report to the Board. He said the new president of the Associa- tion of Pleasant Tides wants to proceed with the 1975 application. Tom explained that the Board needs to de- termine if an Enviromental Impact Statement will be re- quired or he can prepare a staff recommendation for the Board based upon the Shoreline Hearing Board's findings and the Superior Court upholding of it. They discussed whether or not to run the application through with or without the knowledge of the prior denial. No determin- ation was made. 3) Final Short Plats: a) Maxien Russ Eliason. The City of Port Townsend has approved her water tap so her short plat was approved by the Health Dept. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the final Short Plat, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. b) Steinke Short Plat. Due to all required signatures on the plat map, Corrmissioner O'~Jeara moved to approve the final Short Plat, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. 4) Forest Practices Permit Applications: a) #FP-02-02001; willis. Clear cut logging. The Board had no objections and approved the application. b) #FP-02-01539R, Rogers. Salvage logging. The Board had no objections and approved the application. 5) Negative Declaration Addendum from U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency. For the construction of a sewer system at Cape George Colony and a share in upgrade costs for the Port Townsend sewage plant. Project #C-530821-01. ..VOL A l."~ if. ~8_ 020'14 . Minutes of November 7, 1978 Page 4 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: cont. Planning re: 6) Energy Impact Analysis and Coordination Contract. A grant to assess the impact of the Northern Tier Pipline on Jefferson County. The Board approved and signed the Contract. Public Works re: 1) Letter to Meridith Lind re: E.P.A. Determination of Exemption - Bridge Replacement, Rock Creek. Commissioner O'Meara moved to sign letter, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. 2) Job Notice Withdrawal for the "Road Superintendent" opening. The Board signed the notice of withdrawal. 3) Glen Bagley reported that he has talked with the Post- master at Brinnon. The Post Master said they were happy with the name Rhododendron Lane but there is no sign. Glen will have one put in. Assessor re: 1) petition for Property Tax Refund by Richard E. Hanna. Paid as a result of manifest error in description. Amount of refund certified by the County Assessor and and Treasurers office. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous 2) petition for Property Tax Refund by Jefferson County Cemetery District No.1. Paid in error as property is a legal certified taxing district and should have been under exempt property. Appointment of Acting Director of Public Works and County Engineers Department. Commissioner Brown moved to appoint ~ltSandstrom as of this date. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Appointment of Members to the Jefferson County Alcolholism Administrative Board. The Board approved and appointed the following members: A. M. O'Meara, John Doubek, Father L. W. Truitt, Victor Dirksen and Lois Smith. Notice of Director in Charge. The Board approved and signed the notice stating that Warren Steurer is the Jefferson County Recreation Director and is in charge of the recreation building and the scheduling of all meetings and uses of the building. The Board approved the use of the form for exemption and release of liability of herbicide sprays. The Board set the Hearing date for the Intention to Vacate portion of County Road No. 64 located in Cedar Cove Short Plat. The hearing date is set for December 11, 1978, 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, WA. Approval of Minutes: Moved by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the minutes of October 23, 1978. ~-'-1 CO" lr '\) ~-1' ~ /; '4 " . f~... ill , '. J ? 1.-<> ~-,.:. >.>-:'~? ' '. __ ~ .. '-, 1 > ,.... -'lJl'. . (" '~" .1' \. I .' Q I A#-e ~ , ... \ f ~.:-;. , ~ '" -.. ~...." / ./' \'. -,,'-.:C" 'ta .. '7r". . "'-'<.~... .",.; :0. APPROVED BY: rLa{/(1(l!-1J1I ,1YY1t~~. Carrol . Mercer, Chairman ATTEST: ~ B. G. Brown, Member erson, County and Ex-Officio of the Board '~ . G . ( ~ I. /:.A..../~ A.4 0 ea~r VOL 4 rA~E o 2045