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Home My WebLink AboutM 060479 ; " 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 Milt Sanstrom, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg M I NUT E S June 4, 1979 9:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman A. M. O'Meara with all members present. The Board heard a presentation from Tom Jay representing the Jefferson County Coalition for Alternatives to Herbicides. The presentation lasted for approximately one hour. Mr. Jay briefed the Board on herbicides and amounts used in Jefferson County. He said because the Public Works Department must meet safe road standards and remain within a budget the apparent way seems to be herbicides. The presentation is to suggest some environmentally sane and econmmically viable alternatives to the use of herbicides. Mr. Jay had with him petitions with 680 signatures and letters from 8 different groups opposing the use of herbicides. G. M. Zemansky, Water Quality Specialist from Triends of the Earth' talked about the biological and environmental concerns that he has as a hydrologists and water specialist with the use of herbicides. He recommends not using herbicides. Zemansky submitted written testimony to the Board. Charles Ehlert, attorney, addressed the legal question raised from herbicides use by the County government. Mr. Ehlert submitted written testimony to the Board. Mr. Jay told the Board that they would like to see the County initiate a research program to determine which species are capable of providing stable brush com- munities, as one alternative program. And switch from broad cast herbicide treatment of roadsides to manual brushing by crews contracted by the private sector. Lou Vita1ich, commercial fisherma~ spoke about concerns of 2,4-D and the economic aspect effecting the salmon industry. Mr. Vitalich has a petition signed by commercial fisherman and business- men in the area with 480 signatures opposing the use of herbicides. 17 people attended the presentation. Bid Opening. For improvement of 2.6 miles of County Roads in Hadlock area, CRP#459. SPEC HOLDERS: BID TOTALS: 1. North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt $154,970.00 2. J. D. Shotwell 163,722.90 Engineer's Estimate was $145,960.00. Commissioner Brown moved to have Engineer check bids and if found correct, award bid to North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. After checking bids the Engineer submitted statement that the bids have been found correct. Hearing. Intent to Establish County Road contiguous to Plat of Ronde1ay Meadows; Gardiner. Continued from May 29, 1979. The Board approved for this hearing to be tabled until the necessary information is received by motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. Hearing. Proposed Budget Extension; Civil Service Commission. No one appeared to speak for or against. Resolution No. 57-79; Order of Budget Extension; Jefferson County civil Service Commission. $1,000.24 to be used for salaries and wages, supplies and other services and charges. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign the resolution, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Resolution No. 58-79 re: Authorizing Refund for Overpayment of Property Taxes. Overpayment of $1,077.35 from International Export Corporation for 1977 personal property tax paid in 1978 on parcel number 000021000. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the above resolution, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. .VOL 5 PAGE 01043 ~ , Minutes of June 4, 1979 Page 2 Letter from H. J. Carroll regarding the Kah Tai Lagoon. He request that-the lagoon and it's perimeter be placed into a Trust to be held for a park in the future. Betty Anderson explained the proposal to the Board. The Washington Parks Foundation could hold this land until entities are ready. Dennis Anstine appeared before the Board to ask what was done or what they intend to do about the Rec Center. July 13, 1978 inspection reports from the County Building Department reports that the building is unsafe structually as it now stands. The maintenance man at the time checked the building corrected much of the items on the report. The Board will have a structua1 engineer check over the build- ing as soon as possible. Mr. Anstine will have Jack padia, Building Inspector, recheck the structure thoroughly since the first reports were a sight inspection. John Keegan, Sheriff's Department, spoke with the Board regarding Union business. Agreement re: City/County Agreement, FAS Project, County Road No. 18, Q 161. Improve 7.20 miles of County Road No. 18 by widen- ing and surfacing the shoulders. Estimated total project funds, $620,000.00 The County expects 82.97% federal aid funding. Construction method of financing - Agency cost incurred with partial reimbursement. The Board approved and signed the agreement. This application of agreement for FAS Project supersedes the application dated May 14, 1979. Letter of resignation as Trustee of County Library Board from Marie E. Worthington. The Board accepted Ms. Worthington's resignation. Commissioner Mercer moved to appoint Warren J. Shaul to fill the un- expired position, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: 1. Final Long Plat; J. Cotton. Cashier's check submitted in the sum of $957.00 for "fees-in'lieu of ten percent open space requirement". Planning Commission recommends approval since the developer has met all conditions. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the final plat with conditions recommended, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. 2. Final Short Plat; Lopeman. Subdivide approximately 4 acres into 4 commercial lots served by city water and individual septic systems. There is 3 conditions and a restriction for limited access. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the final short plat, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Public Works re: I. Priority Array. As per Engineer's request the Board will not require a priority array for 1980 so as to allow the Engineer time to get the correct traffic count etc. for the 1981 priority array. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. 2. Six Year Road Construction Program submitted by Engineer. 3. Annual Bridge Condition Report submitted by the Engineer. 4. Meeting in Port Orchard June 6, 1979 at 2:00 p.m. re: Trident funding for A-C surfacing, CRP #427 - Beaver Valley to State Hwy. 104. Commissioner Brown and Com- missioner Mercer will attend meeting. Commissioner O'Meara must attend another meeting in Port Angeles. 5. Use of Herbicides. The Board declared a moratorium on spraying herbicides until further notice. The County will continue to use the herbicide used under A-C paving. ~VOL 5 ~~ 01044 , ~ Minutes of June 4, 1979 Page 3 Liquor License. Application from John C. Cardin for a class E & F license in the Queets Store. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign the application, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Frank C. Jackson, Area Extension Agent, submitted his resignation to the Board, effective June 21, 1979 (or thereabouts, to be definitely set by the University). Pamela Chow will act as replace- ment until he is replaced by Washington State University. John Ackey, Computer Department, appeared to request permission to train Elaine Arey so as to be able to fill in for John when he is absent. He reported that the tape drive is not yet operable and he needs it for the conversion for IMOS II to IMOS III. The Board approved for Elaine Arey to be trained for John's Department. Minutes. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the minutes of May 29, 1979, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. The Board approved payment for County Officials and Employees traveling on public busiriess in their private automobiles shall be raised from .159 per mile to .179 per mile. A resolution will be drafted. APPROVED BY: '1)(\'\1ilY-r:DI~ .. ~/ (.; '~JII- '. t~. ~~,~~. ..~ ~" ",-. ~.--_ - -0 ~. ',',. c, ~... 4J .-r 'IIII('-~" .....- - _..~_:~ ~ ,,'; <> '. JI!o I . . . .n ..,. 4"'11 ' ..~!. ;.~{ ,.:: / ~ ~ ~~ .. ill' )~ "-<"SOM t...~/ ---.- 4~~~~A A. . O'Meara, Chairman ---- ~ B. G. Brown, Member ~~wt!1nc~~~ . ATTEST: . VOL 5 PAGE 01045