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Home My WebLink AboutM 020579 l ",' BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... District No. 1 District No. 2 District No. 3 A. M. O'Meara, Chairman B. G. Brown, Member Carroll M. Mercer, Member Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary Betty J. Anderson, Auditor Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg ---- M I NUT E S February 5, 1979 10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman A. M. O'Meara with all members present. Curt Eastman appeared regarding the Crist Petition to Vacate County Road. The original petition for a half road vacation was with- drawn and a new petition submitted by Mrs. Crist via Mr. Eastman. Com- missioner Brown moved to set Hearing date for March 5, 1979 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Chamber. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Mrs. Aldrich appeared regarding the dumping fees for commercial dumping at the Sanitary Landfill. Mrs. Aldrich stated that some commercial establishments are avoiding these charges by dumping at the drop boxes that are free. She feels the charges are fair but feels all commercial businesses should have to pay the same rate. She said that there are truckloads of commercial garbage dumping at the landfill without charge. Commissioner Mercer suggests putting someone at the landfill monitoring the trucks. The Board told Mrs. Aldrich that they would check into the problem. Dale Amell appeared regarding the use of County land within the downtown area. He is coordinating a street craft fair with Brent Shirley for May 12th and 13th, 1979, behind the Hensel Building on County and City land. '1'11e Board said they probably would not have any obj ections as long as it's all set with the City. The Board told Mr. Amell to submit his request in writing. David Johnston, Architect, appeared regarding the Gardiner Community Center Bids. Mr. Johnston notified Bidders that all bids were rejected and returned bid bonds. He submitted a sheet with suggestions for revisions on construction that would eliminate some of the costs. The Board accepted all suggestions except the deletion of the basement floor and the foam insulation. The building will be left where it is presently located. Commissioner Brown moved to set the new bid opening for February 20, 1979 at 2:00 p.m., Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. The Call For Bids will be advertised only in the Port 'l'ownsend Leader, February 7 & 14, 1979. Warren Steurer brought to the Board the participation tallies for the month of January. Approximately 6,193 people used the Rec Center for various programs; and approximately 6,755 participated in Rec Programs in and out of the Center. Warren talked with the Board about teen centers and activity programs at Quilcene and Chimacum. Quilcene Com- munity Center is available for the use but the Tri-Area Community Center has no room for the programs. Warren said that the Grange in Chimacum might possibly be available to rent on an average of 15 hours a week. The Board suggested to Warren to check into the use of the Grange and to check back with the Tri-Area Community Center to see if some time scheduling cart be worked out. Florence McDonald appeared to inquire about her petition to Vacate a County Road that she submitted last September. Action was delayed on this petition until access could be determined to tract number one. Mrs. McDonald went to the Transamerica Title Insurance Company an~ inquired about access to tract #1, tax #9. She reported that at this time there is no other access besides the County Road Right of Way. Wednesday, February 7, 1979. The Board formally denied the petition from Mrs. McDonald due to information received from Transamerica Title Insurance Company that there would be no access to lqt #1, tax #9 if the vacation was approved. ,~ VOL .( fAGE 189 < .. Minutes of February 5, 1979 Page 2 Des Chandler of the Municipal Funding Corp. and Bob wolfley of 3M Company appeared along with David Goldsmith, Planning Director regarding the Addressograph Equipment Contract. The machines will replace the 2400 duplicating machine. The Board decided to purchase rather than lease the equipment due to the interest rates being so high with the leasing. David will bring into the next meeting the purchase agreements. Statement of Values. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the "Statement of Values" and "Average Blanket Rate Authorization" brought in by Homer Smith, Insurance Agent. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. The rate sheets will be submitted to both Indiana Insurance and ETNA for rate estimates by Mr. Smith. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: 1. Final S.E.P.A. Threshold Determination: Shoreline Management Permit No. ; John Hansen. Tom Aumock reported to the Board that it has been sent to the required state departments and DSHS responded concerning the on-site waste disposal and the needs for proper drainfield. Tom said the applicant has purchased additional land for this. The Historic Preservation also responded suggesting the permit be granted subject to conditions requiring additional excavation. The Board reviewed the environmental check list. Com- missioner Brown moved to approve and sign the Declaration of non-significance, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. The Hearing date is set for February 13, 1979. 2. Preliminary SEPA Threshold Determination: Plat of "Discovery Bay Heights". Forest Aldrich and Associates proposed to plat 115 acres into 107 single family sites with City water. The Board reviewed the environmental check list. No action was taken at this time. The Board recessed and reconvened Tuesday, February 6, 1979, at 9:30 a.m. to continue regular business. Minutes. The minutes of January 22 & 31, 1979 were approved by motion of Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Unanimous. Call For Bids. For the furnishing of 5 trucks with a mounted and operational 5 cubic yard dump body and hoist; and one tractor with mounted and operational flail type highway mower. These two items are to be bid each as a unit. Each bid shall be accompanied with 5% of the amount of bid. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. March 5, 1979, at the County Commissioners Office. The Bid Opening will be at 11:00 a.m. March 5, 1979. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the Call For Bids, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Lincoln Rogers appeared regarding Roger's Proposed Long Plat Also in attendence were Roger French, City Engineer; Jack Fields, City Water Superintendent; and Chuck Henry, Mr. Rogers' Attorney. They discussed the water system requirments of the proposed plat (which requires the water be brought to and through the lots). After discussing the problem the Board concluded that the County doesn't have an ordin- ance on this matter and the City has the authority over the water. Mr. Rogers must meet City requirments in order for his long plat to get final approval. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: 3. Application for Revision to Shoreline Management Permit #23-75; Pleasant Harbor Marina, Inc. The Board reviewed the revised substantial development permit. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. 4. Forest Practice Permit Application #FP-02-02153; Adam Watz. For partial cutting of 40 acres. Commissioner Brown moved to sign notice of no . YllL I fACfI90 ~ ~, , ~ Minutes of February 5, 1979 Page 3 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: cont. objection, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. 5. Army Corps Public Notices: a) 071-0YB-I-00408(R); Domsea Farm, Inc. To install fish rearing pens off of Krane Point, Indian Island. Shoreline Management Permit #7-78 issued September 25, 1978. The Board signed notice of no objection. b) 071-0YB-2-005336; George F. Stopps. To construct riprap bulkhead for erosion protection in Mats Mats Bay. Commissioner Mercer moved to sign notice of no objection and project is exempt from Shoreline Management Act as per the attached correspondence. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. c) 071-0YB-2-005350; washington State Department of Fisheries. To place fill to increase sport clam pro- duction for public use in Hood Canal, puget Sound near Shine. The Boardsagnednotice that the applicant has applied for a Shoreline Management Permit and requests that the Corps permit be withheld until the Substantial Development Permit Application has been reviewed. 6. Report on findings made during the January 16, 1979 Audit of the FY 78 Environmental Coordination Proce- dures Act (ECPA) Grant. The audit determined that Jefferson County maintained an exceptional records system providing .an outstanding grant audit trail and there nre no recommendations, The Board recessed and reconvened Wednesday, February 7, 1979 at 11:00 a.m. to continue regular business. All were present until noon at which time Commissioner O'Meara had to leave to attend another meeting. Resolution No. 19-79 re: Jefferson County Right of Way Acquisition Procedures. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign the above resolution, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Petition for Replat. Submitted by Helen Norton and Wallace Norton. For plat alteration of Block 2 and that portion of "Holman Park Reserve" east of Chimacum Creek of the Ptttsburg, Addition to Irondale. Commissioner Brown moved to set Hearing date for February 26, 1979 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioner's Chambers. Petition for Road Vacation; Laurie and Mark Stewart. To vacate 7th Ave. in the Plat of Chalmers No.2. Commissioner Mercer moved to set the Hearing date for March 12, 1979 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioner's Chambers. Appointment of Member to the Jefferson County Ferry Advisory Committee. The Board approved and appointed Dick McCurdy (Richard F. McCurdy). APPROVED BY: Ct~~~~~~ .- &&~/ B. G. Brown, Member (J4/l/dl 111!.1Jf]vvt11 " Carroll M. Mercer, Member ATTEST: n erson, County nd Ex-Officio the Board i VOL .( fAGt191