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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 020981 , BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District No.1 District No.2 DistJicL No.3 commissioner commissioner Commissioner A. M. 0' MeaLer' " Member B. G. Brown, Chairman Carroll M. Mercer, Member Clerk of Lhp Board Enginc"t" SecreLl1'y Betty J. Anderson, Auditor Milt Sanstrom, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg M I NUT E S Week of February 9, 1981 10:00 a.m., Meeting called to order by Chairman B. G. Brown, with all members present. Hearing. Ordinance for franchises on County Road rights-of-way (continued from 1/12/81). Prosecuting A,ttorney William Howard requested a continuance to allow time to respond to the suggested changes. six persons were present. Commissioner O'Meara moved to continue the hearing on March 2, 1981, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Hearing. Intent to Vacate by Resolution No. 8-81, portion of County Road No. 16, traversing Thousand Trails parcel. The Planning Commis- sion recommends approval subject to two conditions which are: 1) Jefferson County retain a utilities easement for maintenance of the underground tele- phone cable running from the easement boundary of the proposed road vacation to the intersection of the road to Stephen Feldman's property; 2) An ease- ment be granted along the existing Strickland driveway to the vacated road. James Strickland spoke in opposition of the vacation because it restricts the easement to his property. Margerat Strickland advised the Board that her daughter and grandson, both property owners, object to the vacation. Feels the vacation does not serve the public but rather is a hindrance in case of fire. Les Lambert, resident, also spoke in opposition stating the loss of an access to a view point for the public and the needed access in case of fire. Mr. Einar Gunderson spoke in behalf of Thousand Trails saying that they would not be opposed to removing the gates, at least at one end. The Public Works Department recommends denial. Commissioner O'Meara moved to continue the hearing on 2/23/81, 11:00 a.m. so more information can be acquired. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning reo 1. Shoreline Managment Substantial Development Permit Application: a) #14-80; Kenneth Murray. Mr. Murray was present as were 23 other people. Planner Tom Aumock introduced the scope of todays actions and outlined the administrative background on the S.E.P.A, assessment; Planning Commission's findings, in which they found the project to be inconsistant with the Comprehensive Plan; and the Shoreline Commission's recommen- dation of denial. The proponent Mr. Murray gave a presentation on his project and feels that the Shoreline Commission meeting was improperly chaired by Mr. Richey due to Mr. Richey's open opposition to the project. He informed the Board that because of the delays in final approval he has suffered a monetary loss. Among those who spoke in favor of the project were Mr. John Martin and Mr. de Beauchamp. Mr. de Beauchamp submitted a letter consisting of the possibilities of damaging Mystery Bay which appear not apparent on the proposed scale. Mr. de Beauchamp also complained of the Shoreline Commission's handling of the proposed project. Mr. Clarke spoke against the Marrowstone Island Community Plan in general. Opposing the project, John Illman told the Board that Mr. Richey handled the Shoreline Meeting in a well and un- biased manner. Though he is a member of the Nordland Community Club which opposes the project, Mr. Richey was careful not to become involved in the preparation of the Club's statement of opposition. Mr. Illman submitted a letter on behalf of VOL 7 h\Gf330 - M.ii~utes for the week of February 9 I 1981 Page 2 , . the Nordland Community Club, protesting the proposed project. There were several other people who spoke against the project mainly on the basis that it does not comply with the community plan. Mr. Murray told the Board that he was advised by a former resident that the intent of the plan was for commercial area from the store, along Mystery Bay including Carl Johnson's area and perhaps down to the East Beach Road. After lengthy discussions Chairman Brown closed the hearing. Commissioner O'Meara moved to delay decision until further information is received by county staff. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. 2. Open Space Taxation Agreement for Marie G. Workman. Commis- sioner Mercer moved to have Chairman Brown sign the 3 agree- ments as per action on 11/12/80. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. 3. Contract for Rachael Nathanson as Project Planner for oil Pipelines. Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign the contract, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. 4. Forest Practice Permit Application: a) FP-02-03639; Scott Paper Company. Fall, yard, and deck R/W timber located in the NW~ of Sec. 11, TWP 27N, Rge 2W for road construction. Commissioner Mercer moved to sign the notice of no objection and that it appears to come within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. b) FP-02-03640; ITT Rayonier, Inc. Cedar Salvage on 205 acres located Pts. S~ N~ m~~; S~ NW~; N~ SW~, Sec. 17, TWP 24N, Rge 12W. Commissioner Mercer moved to sign the notice of no objection. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. c) FP-02-03629; State of Washington. Log 122 acres located on portions of NE~, E~, SE~ NW~ Sec 12, TWP 26N, Rge llW and portions of SE~ NE~ NW~ Sec 12, TWP 26N Rge llW. Commis- sioner Mercer moved ~o sign the notice of no objection, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. 5. Courthouse Energy Conservation Plan was submitted for the Boards review. The Board determined that the first step will be to insulate the attic of the courthouse. 6. Comprehensive Transit Plan - Review & Recommendation by the Jefferson County Planning Commission. They found the Plan totally inadequate and therefore can make no judgement as to its conformity to the County Comprehensive Plan, therefore make no recommendation. Public Works reo 1. Proposed development of the Irondale Park. Gary Rowe submitted the proposed plan. Alma Street, going through the park, will need to be vacated by intent. Commissioner Mercer moved to set hearing date for 3/9/81, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Mr. M. L. Anderson, appeared before the Board to request an admini- strative variance on his short plat application #S26-80. Mr. Anderson has purchased a parcel contingent to another owned by himself and wishes to divide the newly acquired piece into 4 lots. Commissioner Mercer moved to allow the variance because they are separate parcels, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. The Board approved and signed the January bills to be paid in February. The Board recessed and reconvened Tuesday, February 10, 1981 to continue regular business. All members were present. l VOL 7 rACE 331 - ,. . ,Minutes for the week of February 9, 1981 , Page 3 Peter Simpson, Director of the Jefferson County Department of Housing & Urban Development appeared regarding the phasing out of the grant. The pre-application for funds under the Community Development Block Grant program failed to earn enough points for final consideration for funding. The project will close May 31, 1981. Mr. Simpson explained that Jefferson County is responsible for all monies under Grant and needs to write an interlocal agreement on the distribution of collected funds. Agreement between the U.S.A., Quinault Indian Nation, & Jefferson County for local cooperation at Queets River. Construction of the Queets River Bank Protection Project No. QUEE-1-80. Memorandum of Agreement between Capretto and Clark, Inc., John Cardin, and Jefferson County. The County shall act as local sponsor requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect the sewer lagoon from washing out due to flooding of the Queets River. Mr. Jim Arthur, Environmental Inter- mediary presented the agreements to the Commissioners. After lengthy review the Board approved and signed the above agreements. dividers motion. Commissioner O'Meara moved to at the County Health Department. Unanimous. sign the purchase order for the room Commissioner Mercer seconded the Agreement with the City of Port Townsend for providing the City the use of the County jail at 50% of actual cost of housing a city prisoner; dispatch service on a part time basis at 10% of total expense; and provding teletype service at 50% of the cost. Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign the agreement, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Agreement with NCR for products and services terms record. The total amount is $69,843.89. Commissioner O'Meara moved to have Chairman Brown sign the agreement and the Non-Funding Clause. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Resolution No. 15-81 re: Budget Transfer for 1980 Budget, Parks Department. A debt obligation in 1980 necessitates payment out of the 1980 Budget in the amount of $5,954.09. The Board approved and signed the resol- ution. Resolution No. 16-81 reo Cash transfer for the Health Department. Transfer the cash balance of the Health Department for 1980 into Current Expense for 1981, total amount being $8,353.19. Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign the resolution, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Resolution No. 17-81 reo C.R.P. #496. Regrade, drain, and surface Cedar Street from mile point 0 to .64. Engineering cost is $7,000.00. Comms- sioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign the resolution, Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Minutes approved by: ~~~'k) :~'%~Hman -' '!4 .U...-/" A. . 0 feara, Member /;a ~rm , 1J;!d)/Ui/l arroll !. Mercer, ember nderson, County Au ~tor fficio Clerk of the Board i VOL 7 rAGE 332