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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 120478 BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUN~Y CO~WISSIONERS . !," ! District No. 1 District No. 2 District No. 3 Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner A.M. O'Heara 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- December 4, 1978 10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman Carroll M. Mercer with all members present. Hearing: County Budgets for 1979. Formal hearing opened this date under provlslons of Washington State Laws of 1971, 1st Ex. Sess., Chapter 36 SL for the purpose of adoption of the County Current Expense Budget, including special revenue funds, the Road Construction Program, and the setting of the County Property Tax Levy for the year 1979. Preliminary hearings were advertised and held from the date of November 30, 1978, at which time the officials in charge of the various depart- ments appeared to present their portion of the Budget to the Commissioners and any interested taxpayer in attendance. Today's hearing shall be con- tinued for a period of not more than five days. Mildred Howard and six members of a c~amic group, "the Crackpots" appeared to request continued funding by the County. Mrs. Howard stated that the group cannot afford to pay monthly expenses without County assis- tance. Board advised the reason the County has refused to continue funds, is because of complaints from local ceramic merchants that the County was taking their business away from them by funding a private group. Besides other groups requesting funding also. After discussion Board advised the group to reorganize their program and outline a budget and submit it for consideration and possibly it will be accepted. It was also suggested the group confer with the Community Action Council for necessary funding. Hearing: Proposed Budget Extension; Maintenance Department Multi-Services Centers. No one appeared to speak for or against proposed extension. Therefore it was moved by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by commissioner Brown to sign Resolution #90-78; Order - Budget Extension Maintenance Department for Multi-Services Centers in the sum of $3,188.00. Unanimous. Motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara to name County Road No. 45.80 Strawberry Lane. Unanimous. Ray Haapala appeared reo Fencing of property under lease by Willard J. Gariss. . Haapala advised the Board that he subleased the property from Mr. Gariss in order to graze sheep, but has been unable to do so because a large portion of fence has been removed. Mr. Haapala is unclear as to who removed it or why. He thinks the City or Contractor Jimmy Cotton removed it. After discussion the Board advised they will contact Contract- or Jimmy Cotton on the matter Tom Murkowski, U.S. Forest service, appeared to see if the County would be interested in entering an inter-agency agreement reo surfacing a certain area of County road in Quilcene. The Board referred him to County Engineer, Milt Sanstrom, for cost figrures, estimates, and forms that would need to be filled out. ~ Frank Jackson, Extension Agent, appeared regarding the Agricul- tural Budget. The Board reviewed his proposed 1979 budget. Resolution No. 91-78 reo Order of Vacation; po~ion of County Road No. 70. With respect to the vacation set forth in "Resolution No. 61-78, Intent to Vacate". Mason County submitted in writing that they do not require Mr. Crowell to give easement for the pole. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the above resolution. Commissioner O'Meara secon- ed the motion. Unanimous. ..VDL .4 rAtE 02274 '. Minutes of December 4, 1978 Page 2 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning reo 1) Army Corp Public Notice a) #NR-78-1; Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station. Requesting the establishment of an operational restricted area at the Indian Island Annex Ammunition Pier. The Board approved and signed notice of no objection. 2) Resolution No. 92-78 reo Contract Amendment with Coastal Zone Management, Contract #G79-016B, Ammendment #1. To amend Element II of Appendix A, "Scope of Services". Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign the above resolution, Commissioner seconded the motion. Unanimous. The Board approved and adopted the amendement. 3) Forest Practice Permit Applications: a) FP-02-02041; Steinke. Road construction logging. The Board approved to sign the notice of no objection. b) FP-02-02038; Steinke. Road construction logging. The Board approved to sign the notice of no objection. 4) Revised contract with Northwest Environmental Consultant reo The Northern Tier Pipe Route. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the revised contract, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. 5) Letter to Dean Cole, Director of Planning and Community Affairs Agency reo Short Course in Local Planning. The Board approved and signed the letter. The Board recessed and reconvened on Wednesday, December 6, 1978 at 10:00 a.m. to continue regular business. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: cont. Planning reo 6) Kala Point, Division 5, Final Plat Approval: Bill Lindeman appeared in behalf of Kala Point requesting final approval of Division 5 be granted on the submission by Kala Point to the Commissioners, certified checks made payable to North Kitsap Gravel & Ashpalt Co. in the amount of $44,380.30 for the completion of roads, and to Stang Hydronics, Inc. in the amount of $7,329.76 for the installation of the booster pumps for the completion of the water system. Roads are completed up to the point of asphalting. The contractor has been unable to complete this portion of the project due to wet weather (roads need about 4 days to dry out). A fully executed proposal from North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt agreeing to the stated costs was presented. The water system is in with service to all lots and hydrant and has been certified by a professional engineer to the State, however, they are lacking delivery of one piece of equipment for the booster system to increase water pressure. Current schedule for installation is week of December 15, 1978. Lindeman stated they would be willing to submit an additional letter of credit making the total double the amount of costs if work is not completed with- in sixty days. He explained they are under pressure due to it being so close to the end of the year. One reason is because some people have made reservations on certain lots, and all permits, etc. have to be finalized by the State no later than December 15th to be able to close any sales this year. Also, the sales people cannot get paid until sales are closed. After further discussion, the Board requested Lindeman to record the proposal from North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt before they made final decision. December 5, 1978, Bill Lindeman reappeared showing proof of recorded proposal as requested. After short deliberation, it was moved by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that under the circumstances, to deviate from the standard policy, to accept the checks to North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt and Stang Hydronics, Inc., and to grant final plat approval due to the following: 1. The Planning Commission found that the final plat met all the con- ditions of preliminary plat approval, with the exception that the water system has not received final approval and the road system has not been completed. 2. Kala Point has valid reason for request. 3. Kala Point has submitted checks for the full amount of work to be completed. 4. Contract by and between Kala Point and North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt VOL 4 r~rl 02275 . . ~inutes of December 4, 1978 Page 3 for paving of street in Division 5 has been recorded in the Auditor's Offic~ and in previous County dealings with North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt, they have proven to be a reliable firm. 5. Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. G-2021 has been received from Seattle-First National Bank for the amount of $26,122.00 to cover work on water tower #2, valid until 24 November, 1979. 6. Checks to North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt and Stang Hydronics, Inc. are to be held in the vault in the County Engineer's Office not to be released until road and water system are completed and approved by the Director of Public Works. 7. This deviation from the standard policy will not set a presidence for future requests. Motion made unanimous by Chairman Mercer. The final plat map of Kala Point Division 5, having all required signatures of approval attache~ was signed by Chairman Mercer. Health Dept. reo 1) Building Permit application for the sales office and the use of temporary Sanicans at Thousand Trails Campgrounds may be approved subject to 3 conditions. Building reo 1) Condition Survey of the plastered walls in the County Jail. The Board discussed the survey with Robert Hansen, Sheriff. Appointment of Members to the Tri-Area Community Center Advisory Committee. Commissioner Brown moved to appoint the following members: Alice Sell and Ethel Boeger. And to reappoint John Parker, Beth Williams, and Florence Hicks. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Letter from Lyle Tinker, President of Lazy C Club, Inc. reo Grading of road in Division 2. The Board said they would notify Wally Bowman to do this. Notice of denial from the State Liquor Control Board for a class H liquor license by Peg's Restuarant. The Board will send response stating the Board's request for a review of the application due to the isolation of the area. Building Permits for Thousand Trails Camper Club. Due to all requested instruments being received from Pacific Rim, Commissioner Brown moved and Commissioner O'Meara seconded to have Jack Padia, Building Inspector, to approve building permits. Approval of Minutes. The Board approved the minutes of November 27, 1978. The Board wrote letter for Mr. MacLearnsberry reo County's intent to pave Pattison Street in Tamarack Village Plat. Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign letter, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Raise in salary for the bailiffs is as follows: from $15.00 to $25.00 a day ending at 5:00 p.m.; $35.00 for a day up to 8:00 p.m.; and $45.00 a day if it extends after 8:00 p.m. This will be effective December 1, 1978. Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve the raise, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. unanimous. The Board approved Novermber bills to be paid on December. The Board recessed and reconvened on Thursday, December 7, 1978 at 10:00 a.m. to~ontinue regular business. Chang~ef meeting dates. Fourth meeting of December rescheduled to Wednesday December 27, 1978 and the first meeting of January rescheduled to Wednesday, January 3, 1979. Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve, Commlssione~seconded the motion. Unanimous. /!a JI/L,,7JJi!1l/ !Y}t/{& Carroll M.'Mercer, Member :a~V~~UA~ ..~. a Chairman " ~ . -~<",/y./ B. G. Brown, Member ~ / . ) VOL 4 r~G:: 02276