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BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Districc No. 1
Distxi ct No. 2
Distxict No.3
commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
A. M. O'Meara, Chairman
B. G. Brown, Member
Carroll M. Mercer, Member
Clerk of th~ Board
Enginc'''l
Secret ,l ry
Betty J. Anderson, Auditor
Milt Sanstrom, P.E.
Jerdine C. Bragg
M I NUT E S
November 5, 1979
10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman A. M. O'Meara, with all
members present.
Bill Breitwig talked with the Board regarding a lighting program
in Hadlock. Mr. Breitwig brought in a diagram of the existing street lights
and their costs. There are 21 large and 2 small. He asked the Board to help
the Hadlock area form a L.I.D. because as it is no~only the businesses pay
toward the lighting. The Board advised that they will check with Engineer
regarding County responsibility for lighting the area.
Vaughn Webb of the Department of Natural Resources appeared regard-
ing the log jam on the Big Quil River. He informed the Board that they have
received several calls but DNR has no land involved. He also discussed blow
down sales and amounts of transmittal of funds for 1980. The Board talked
with Mr. Webb about land for a Coyle Community Center. DNR has a 2 acre
site across from the landfill Which could be leased by County for this purpose.
They also have forty acres which perhaps the County could lease a portion.
Mr. Webb advised the Board to submit a formal request to DNR for the land.
Gael Stuart appeared and requested the Board call a meeting in
order to get the Jefferson County Housing Authority Committee organized.
Moved by Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner Brown to authorize
Mr. Stuart and Peter Simpson to call the meeting for organization. Unanimous.
Hearing. Proposed Jefferson County Highway, Road, or Alley
Vacation Ordinance. Associate Planner Carol Saari reviewed the proposed
ordinance and petition for the Board. No one appeared to speak for or against
the ordinance. Commissioner Brown moved to adopt the Jefferson
County Highway, Road, or Alley Vacation Ordinanceiiila:er-tnecondiEion--Eliat
Section 4 be expanded to include compensation equal to appraised value of
road be paid to county. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous.
Architect Dave Johnston appeared and reported to the Board on the
Gardiner Community Center. He brought in Change Order No. 5 and the final
payment application no. 6 for the job. The claim order states the damages
caused by the Contractor's delay in the amount of $2,410.81 The Board explain-
ed that the tenants claim for rent of another hall, $47.25, would not be a loss
to the tenant, rather a loss of income for the County. Commissioner Mercer
moved to have Chairman sign Change Order, Commissioner Brown seconded the
motion. Unanimous.
Johnston advised the Board that he is waiting for the bond of insurance
for the Rec Center's Gymnasium Repair job from contractor. After he receives
all documents Johnston will issue the notice to proceed.
Susanne Valier appeared to request permission for easement across
Jefferson County's Landfill for power to acreage she plans to purchase. The
Board advised Ms. Valier that they will have the Engineer check into her
request. Valier submitted a written request.
Computer Update Proposal. Assessor Jack westerman, Treasurer
Francis Hansen, Auditor Betty Anderson, and Computer Programmer John Ackey
appeared and submitted Western Data's proposal of 8 to 10 weeks at $8,000.00
to $10,000.00 plus $1,000.00 travel and living expenses. John advised the
Board that there will be a problem with the conversion. John proposed that
he could be done the beginning of January. The Treasurer and Assessor felt
this would be fine.
Minutes. The Board approved and signed the minutes of October
22, 1979.
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~~notes from the week of November 5, 1979
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BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS:
Planning re: 1. State & Local Economic Assistance Program (LEAP). Carol
Saari submitted a fully executed copy to the Board.
2. Contract, between Jefferson/port Townsend Regional Council
and Planning and Community Affairs Agency. The Agency shall
reimburse the County money not to exceed $700.00 for a project
that would assist PNRC in its regional planning process and
to provide funding support for administration of areawide
A-95 Clearing House.
3. Final Short Plats:
a) #S22-79; Steinke & Angell.
abutting Thorndyke Bay into 4
departments have approved and
sioner Brown moved to approve
missioner Mercer seconded the
Divide 15 acres of property
residential lots. All required
signed the short plat. Commis-
and sign the short plat, Com-
motion. Unanimous.
b) #S12-79; Strampe. Divide 4 acres into 2 residential lots
abutting Dabob Bay. All required departments have approved
the short plat. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and
sign the short plat, Commissioner seconded the motion.
Unanimous.
Public
Works re:
1. The Board reviewed the minutes of the Safety Committee Meeting.
The Board recessed and reconvened Tuesday, November 6, 1979 at
10:30 a.m. to continue regular business. Commissioner Brown was not present
in the moring due to conflicting meeting.
Contract, between Olympic Reforestation, Inc. and Jefferson County
for roadside vegetation control for the lump sum of $728.00. Commissioner
Mercer moved to approve on the condition that a completion date be put in.
Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous.
Later in the day Mr. Gorsline of Olympic Reforestation, Inc. added to the
contract the completion date of December 15, 1979.
Use of state Purchasing Division Contract.
moved to sign and pay fee of $40.00 for full contract,
seconded the motion. Unanimous.
Commissioner Mercer
Commissioner Brown
The Board appointed Commissioner Mercer to be Jefferson County's
representative to the Public Lands Committee.
APPROVED BY:
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B. G. Brown, Member
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Carroll M. Mercer, ember
derson, Count Aud~tor
icio Clerk of the Board
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