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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 070780 ., ~ "-~' BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Distric~ No. 1 District No.2 Dis L.T i I,.t No~ 3 Commissioner corrunissioner Commissioner A. M. O'Meara, Chairman B. G. Brown, Member Carroll M. Mercer, Member Clerk of the Board Enginenr Secretary Betty J. Anderson, Auditor Milt Sanstrom, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg M I NUT E S week of July 7, 1980 10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman A. M. O'Meara with all members present. Hearing. Proposed Budget Extension, Equipment Rental and , Revolving Fund. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposed budget extension. Public Works Director was present. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 74-80 re: Order of Budget Exten- sion for the Equipment Rental & Revolving Fund in the amount of $130,000.00. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Morey Anderson appeared before the Board to submit maps and evaluation statement on property the County plans to exchange with him. The County will exchange with Mr. Anderson, 3 ares for 2.75 acres of gravel land at Mount Walker. Before the documents can be given to the Prosecuting Attorney for processing, some changes must be made. Hearing. Proposed Budget Extesnion, Clerks Office. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposed budget extension. Superior Court Clerk Mary Norwood was present. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 75-80 re: Budget Extension in the amount of $2,840.00 and Transfer within the Clerk's budget the amount of $38l.00,in order to provide additional funds to be used for salary and benefits for the new clerks position. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement ratified July 16, 1979, for the Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation program in Jefferson & Clallam Counties. It is amended and extended to cover the 1980- 81 and subsequent housing rehabilitation programs utilizing Community Development Block Grants. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the amendment, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Resolution No. 76-80 re: Hearing Notice; Proposed Expenditure of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for Jefferson County Transit in the amount of $1,969.89 for communication equipment. Hearing will be held July 21, 1980 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chamber. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and,sign the resolution, commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Resolution No. 77-80 re: Distribution of 1980 Public Utility District Tax. Distribute $8,206.32 as follows: (1) School District No. 20 General Fund, l7~%, (2) School District No. 46 General Fund, l7~%, and (3) Jefferson County Current Expense Fund, 65%. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the resolution, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Quit Claim Deed to Jefferson County from Discovery Timber Company as required in Resolution No. 54-80, Order of Vacation. Commissioner Mercer moved to accept the Quit Claim Deed and record both the deed and the Order of Vacation. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. Resolution No. 78-80 re: Hearing Notice for Budget Amendment for the Mental Health Budget. Additional monies from the Department of Social & Health Services, in the amount of $18,290.00, for increased psych- iatric services in the emergency care system, for addition of a half-time geriatric specialist; and due to increased involuntary commitment activity as a result of the new law. And due to there being insufficient funds in account no. 21, Office Supplies and a need to transfer the amount of $400.00 from account no. 39, Rent, a hearing will be held July 21, 1980, at the [VOl 6 PAG~ ' 01456 Minutes for the week of July 7, 1980 Page 2 hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chamber. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the resolution, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Hearing. Proposed Budget Extension; Recreation Department. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposed extension. Commis- sioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 79-80 re: Order of Budget Extension in the amount of $1,967.20 to be used in renovating the weight room at the Rec Center and purchasing weight and excercise equipment. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Developmental Disabilities re: 1. Requesting additional funds from Region 6. Chairman O'Meara signed the letter. Planning re: 1. Army Corps of Engineer Public Notice: a) 07l-0YB-l-006325, David A. Wilson. Construct pier, install float and gangway for private boat moorage in Spuamish Barbor. The Board signed the notice advising that the applicant has applied for a Shoreline Management Permit and request the Corps Permit be withheld until a Substantial Development Permit Application has been re- viewed, by motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. 2. Planning Director Goldsmith talked with the Board about the administrating process on road vacations. The Plan- ning Department will be drafting an ordinance on road vacations. The Board decided to keep the administrative procedures as they are now. 3. Shoreline Management Permit Application: Seafarms Pacific, Inc., Gary Engman. Mr. Engman was present. (1) The hatchery operation involves the transporting of shell by truck to the facility where the newly produced clam and oyster seed is attached to the shell and then transported back to the water or tidelands for maturity. (2) The processing operation involves bringing mature oyster and clam to the proposed facility, removing meats and transporting the shell with newly attached seed back to the water, or storing the shell for drying and curing at the applicant's 40 acre site near Mount Walker. The facility is located in Brinnon. 15 persons appeared. Planning Department recommends 17 conditions for approval, Shoreline Commission recommends approval subject to the 17 recommended conditions. Mr. Fredrick Tuso, Director for the Institute of Research and Understanding,(28 acre research center adjoining Sea- farms Pacific, Inc. Mount Walker property) submitted a petition of 33 signatures concerned about the smell polu- tion from the curing site and feel the County should help relocate it. He added that the runoff will enter Spencer Creek. Mr. Tuso feels that their operation should be halted until the permit is secured. Mike Ragon, Department of Fisheries, said he has concerns about the runoff from the oyster and clam into Spencer Creek, contaminating the water. Mr. Engman said that they are 200 feet away from Spencer Creek and the 40 acre storage site was choosen for it's remoteness. The Shoreline Commission did not address the upland storage site. The question arose concerning transfer and storage of shells on the proposed upland site prior to approval of the Shoreline Permit. The Board advised that both transfer and storage would be in violation of the Shoreline Management Act. In response to a question of why the plant was not shut down until the permit was secured, the Board said that it was not closed due to the number of people employed there. At this time a person from the audience stated that there are 6 Vietnamese employed at only $2.00 per hour, feels this is not contributing to Jefferson County. VOL 6 f'Ar,r . 01457 ~ Minutes from the week of July 7, 1980 Page 3 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: con't Commissioner Brown moved to refer application back to the P~anning Department for review of the upland site at Mount Walker. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Chairman O'Meara feels the storage and curing site should not be used until the total permit is approved. Within the week or two, the shells will be removed and the site will not be used until the permit is secured. 4. Signing of the Jefferson County Camper Club Ordinance. Ordinance No. 3-80, repealing Ordinance No. 1-73, was approved and signed by motion of Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara, in the brief absence of Commissioner Brown. 5. CZM Grant Contract. An ongoing grant from the Federal Coastal Zone Management Program. For (1) Shoreline Permit proceedings, (2) Updating Master Program; and (3) Water- front study, hiring for feasibility study. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign the grant contract with the understanding that the scope of services will be changed somewhat at the City's request. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. 6. Shoreline Permit Application: Charles Messinger, applicant, proposes to develop a recrea- tional vehicle park on 21 acres which would accomodate l20 vehicles and 15 tent sites. Attendent facilities would include recreational/store building, swimming pool, laundromat, electrical services, service buildings, roads, water, sewage, manager's residence, and other recreational facilities located on the north bank of the Big Quilcene River. Mr. Messinger was present. Planning Department recommends 8 conditions for approval. Shoreline Commis- sion recommends approval with the 8 conditions with changes in condition numbers 1, 2, 6, and delete #5. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the Shoreline Permit as recommended by the Shoreline Commission, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. 7. Proposed Quinault Underwater Tracking Range at Kalaloch, WA. The U.S. Navy plans an experimental project which involves range area for the proofing, testing, and evalu- ation of torpedos west of Queets. The Board advised the Navy,by letter, that issuance of a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit will not be required provided that upon successful completion of experiment, the Navy secure a permit prior to any upgrading or expansion of the physical facilities relative to this project. Commissioner Brown moved to sign the letter, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. 8. Pipeline Impact Coordination. Goldsmith request permission to hire, on a part-time basis through September, an addi- tional person to cover the impact of Trans Mountain's and Northern Tier's proposals. Funding will come from within the Department's budget by transferring funds only. Com- missioner Brown moved to approve and have a resolution for budget transfer drafted. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Theresa Marie-Habley appeared regarding Emergency Services. Ms. Habley advised that she has received work from the State that there is funding available to Jefferson County should an emergency exist caused by Mt. St. Helens. Ms. Marie-Habley stated that Jefferson County is one of the few counties in the State that doesn't have a seperate department of emergency services. Ms. Marie-Habley said she feels that perhaps there doesn't need to be a seperate department but there should be a full time employee working on it. The Board explained to her that there has been in the past, a full time employee but due to the lack of work she also worked part time for the City Police Department. Marie-Habley reiterated her statement from previous meetings that Jefferson County is not in compliance with the law because they do not have an updated emergency plan. \'.1! R IV,. ''11458 ~ '. \.t Minutes for the week of July 7, 1980 Page 4 Ivan Barnett, property owner at Beckett Point, submitted a petition to have the county widen and resurface the Beckett Point Road, County Road #40-2.73. 40 signatures were on the petition. The Board will refer the request to the County Engineer. Bob Jones, Secretary of the Fire Chief's Association appeared and talked with the Board about the letter sent from Richard Shuff, Presi- dent of the Fire Chiefs Association. As of June 30, 1980, ambulance ser- vice will no longer be available to Jefferson County. Through the combined" efforts of the fire districts who have aid cars, the County will be covered. But due to the lack of personnel and the number of aid calls, they feel this service cannot extend beyond 30 days. They discussed possible solu- tions but nothing was resolved. The Board attended the Regional Council Meeting. The Board recessed and reconvened Tuesday, July 8, 1980 to continue regular business. All members were present. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: 1. First Amendment to Contract No. G80-016A with the Depart- ment of Ecology. The amendment extends the time period from June 30, 1980 to June 30, 1981. Commisioner Brown moved to approve and sign the contract amendment, Commis- sioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Public Works re: 1. Utility Location, One-Call System. Gary Rowe, County's representative to the Jefferson County Utility Coordination Council, advised the Board that they are attempting a one- call system for the County. The cost will be based on popUlation of the County at ~' cent per person, per year (in the unincorporated area) Rowe explained the program to the Board. Commissioner Brown moved to allow the Public Works Department to enter into agreement for Utility Loca- tion Services, commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Prosecuting Attorney will review the contract before signing. 2. Construction Claims Seminar. Gary Rowe reported on the meeting he attended last month. 3. Equipment Rental & Revolving Rates. Engineer Sanstrom feels the rates should be raised $1.00 per hour on all major equipment in order to generate more revenue for replacement of worn equipment. He will submit a list of proposed new rates for review and resolution. 4. New radio System. new communication ment. San strom advised that he will be ordering radios for various county cars and equip- 5. Gary Rowe showed the Board graphs on administrative and contruction costs of the Jefferson County Pubic Works Depart- ment's road projects. The Board appointed Ronald J. Ryan to the Jefferson County Alcoholism Administrative Board by motion of Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Unanimous. Two letters received from Mrs. Chas A. Lewis and Danny & Marilyn Brown, requesting speed limit signs posted near their farms at the west-end. The Board will check into this request. APPROVED BY: ATTEST: ) A.~ B. G. Brown, Member VOL ('/J~!!tJ .(!JJL~ Carroll M. erce, Member 6 PAr,r 01459 derson, County nd Ex-Officio the Board