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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 072081 ". "'-. ,~ ~/ J ~.~.... ~_'~J(pt. - -Y7:~' I, BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District No. 1 Commissioner: District No. 2 Commissioner: District No. 3 Commissioner: A.M. O'Meara, Member B.G. Brown, Chairman Carroll M. Mercer, Member Clerk of the Board: Engineer: Secretary: Betty J. Anderson, Auditor 11ilt Sanstrom, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg --------------------------------------------------_.~------------------------ H I NUT E S ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week of July 20, 1981 10:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman B.G. Brown with Commissioner Mercer absent. Library Board Request for County Land: Helen Shold, accompanied by three other Jefferson County Library Board members, presented their request to lease County land adjacent to the Tri-Area Community Center for erection of a small building for use as a library facility. Mrs. Shold stated that money from the operating budget has been invested over the years and now is adequate to pay for the construction and lease. The Board will check on which sites might be feasible and then meet with the Library Board. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner O'Meara made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Brown, to approve and sign the minutes for the week of 7/13/81. Contract for Office Computer System for Public Works: Per the bid award of 5/5/81, the contract with Keuffel and Esser Company was approved and signed. Resolution No. 70-81: Commissioner Brown seconded the motion by Commissloner O'Meara to approve and sign this resolution establishing County Road Improvement District No.2, Sentinel Firs. Agreement for Tri-Area Community Center Addition and Remodeling: Com- missioner O'Meara made a motion to sign this agreement with Charawell Construction, Inc. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. VFW Hall A~reement: Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign this agreement with'Marinell Burnham to give dance lessons. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Resolution No. 71-81: Commissioner Brown, the Six approved and signed. By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Year Transportation Improvement Program was Resolution No. 72-81: Commissioner Brown seconded the motion by Com- missioner O'Meara to approve and sign this resolution establishing the dates of the 1982 budget submissions, review hearings and final adoption. Resolution No. 74-81: Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign this budget transfer for the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Resolution No. 75-81: Per motion by Commissioner O'Meara, which was seconded by Commissioner Brown, this budget transfer for the Planning Depart- ment was approved and signed. Resignation of Community Counseling Services Director: The Board read a letter of resignation from Steven Simon. Commissioner O'Meara moved to accept the resignation effective 9/16/81. Commissioner Brown seconded. "1lL '7 ~"rt 'riAll/,.__ [} 2276 .. . Minutes, Week of July 20, 1981 Page 2 Bid Rejection, Surfacing of county Road #4: Based on a recommendation from the Director of Public Works, Commissioner O'Meara moved to reject the bid from Lakeside Industries for CRP #500 and to reissue a bid call at a later date. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Billboard Sign at Airport Cutoff: Four people attended this meeting to object to the large sign which has recently been erected on Highway 20. A number of letters and phone calls of protest have also been received. The owner of the land on which the sign has been placed, Mr. Hussey, attended the meeting, represented by Mr. Harper. Dave Goldsmith reported on his research of this matter: l)Contrary to the belief of all County Departments, Highway 20 is not part of the scenic 'highway system and, therefore, signs of this type are not prohibited on that basis. 2)RCW 47.42 states that primary arterials, such as Highway 20, which have three or more businesses within 500 feet of each other may have an advertising sign at that location. 3)The County does not have an ordinance regarding signs. Mr. Goldsmith also reported that the RCW's do allow for the County to enact an ordinance pro- hibiting signs which would supercede the statute of the RCW. John Raymond, Acting Prosecuting Attorney, stated that this sign, placed within 500 feet of a commercial business, comes under the exemption to the State Highway Signing Act, RCW 47.42. He also stated that if Highway 20 were part of the scenic highway system or if a local ordinance prohibited such a sign, the exemption would not apply. Mr. Raymond pointed out that adoption of a local ordinance would not affect this particular sign, only future signs, but that incorporation of Highway 20 into the scenic highway system would require that this particular sign be removed within a certain time period, with compen- sation paid by the State. Mr. Goldsmith indicated that the County has requested the State Legislature to include Highway 20 in the scenic highway system, but the Legislature has not acted on the request yet. Chairman Brown stated that the sign is obviously legal at this time, and that the Board will consider a resolution prohibiting erection of any other signs at a meeting in the near future. Mr. Harper noted that Mr. Hussey had checked with the Planning Department, Public Works, and the Commissioners' Office, as well as the State, prior to buying the land and erecting the sign. He does want to cooperate with the County, but does have an investment which he made on the basis of his thorough research regarding the legality of the sign and did make every effort to comply with the laws. Hood Canal Advisory Commission: By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, which Commissioner Brown seconded, R.P. "Lucky" Thornton was appointed to a three-year term on this advisory commission. Shoreline Management Permit Application #13-81: Dave Goldsmith reviewed the facts regarding this request for a permit to fill a low-lying area in order to build a single-family dwelling. Eight people attended the meeting. Ann Hamilton objected to approval of the permit on the basis that she feels the Dunkle Short Plat, in which the property is located, is not valid. How- ever, she preferred not to elaborate during this meeting and asked to speak to the Commissioners after the meeting and presented a written letter. Mr. Goldsmith stated that the concern is about the sewer easement for lots 1-7 of the Ludlow Beach Tracts and the fact that when the Dunkle Short Plat was prepared, two of the property owners were actually deceased and, therefore, adjacent property owners were not actually notified. Chairman Brown stated that this possible error in a short plat does not affect the subject permit application at this point and should be pursued legally in a separate action. He also noted that approval of the permit does not affect the legal situation. Therefore, as recommended by the Planning Commission, Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve the permit subject to four conditions and with the note that easements are in question. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Modification of Final Declaration of Non-Significance; Olympic Testing Labs: Reference is made to the Board of Commissioners' minutes for the week of 7/6/81, page 3. Dave Goldsmith and Randy Durant participated in the discussion regarding Mr. Dootson's preference for having the County Health Department be responsible for monitoring implementation of mitigative measures #4 and #6 rather than the Department of Ecology. The Board chose to leave the mitigative measures as they were, understanding that it will be necessary for the Health Department to rely on the DOE for guidance. .... ' 0 'VOl I I'ACf' 2277 ... . Minutes, Week of July 20, 1981 Page 3 Dunkle Short Plat - possible Error: Ann Hamilton again stated her concerns about water and sewer easements which were affected by the Dunkle Short rlat and asked what she can do to get the problems straightened out. Following discussion, and with the Board's approval, Randy Durant agreed to hold any building or septic system permits for the Sahlberg property until the easement problems are solved and Dave Goldsmith agreed to research the matter and determine what steps can or should be taken to alleviate the problems. On-Site Sewage Disposal, Longline Seafoods Ltd., Lower Hadlock: There is a Shorelines Management Permit Application pending approval of a septic system by the Health Department. As reported previously, there is no possibility of an adequate septic and drainfield system on the property belonging to John Lacy (Longline), although Mr. Lacy does have a three-year easement to use adjacent property for a sewage system. The Health Department takes the stand that issuing permits and allowing buildings to be erected for a maximum of three years is not reasonable. The Board asked Mr. Durant to review his position and give the Commissioners a written statement. Resolution No. 73-81: Commissioner O'Meara made the motion to approve and sign this designation of clerk of the board, effective 7/26/81. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Resolution No. 76-81: Commissioner Brown seconded the motion by Com- missioner O'Meara to approve and sign this resolution for emergency bridge channel work on Rock Creek Bridge. The Board recessed, and reconvened on Tuesday, 7/21/81 to continue regular business. Commissioner Mercer was still absent. Resolution No. 77-81: Commissioner O'Meara made a motion to sign this resolution setting a hearing date for the Sheriff's Department budget appropriation for planning of new jail facilities. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Resolution No. 78-81: Commissioner Brown seconded the motion by Commissioner O'Meara to approve this resolution for a hearing date on the budget appropriation for the Commissioners' Office for telephone and postage expenses. Bid Opening: Repair of GMC General Truck Tractor: The only bid received was opened and read into the minutes: Erickson Autobody, $5,195.08 plus parts. On the recommendation of the County Engineer, Commissioner O'Meara moved to award the contract to Erickson Autobody. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Clerk of the Board: Commissioner O'Meara made a motion to appoint Jerdine Bragg as the Clerk of the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners, effective 7/26/81, with the Auditor/Deputy Auditor to serve as substitute clerk in the absence of Mrs. Bragg. Commissioner Brown stated that he was proud to second the motion. Liquor License: By formal motion, the special occasion application for the Harbormaster Restaurant for 8/9,10,12/81 was approved. Liquor Licenses: By formal motion, there was no objection to issuance of master licenses to the Irondale Grocery and Discovery Bay Grocery Stores. Shorelines Management Advisory Committee Appointment: By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown, Charles D. Messinger was appointed to the Committee to complete the unexpired term of Frank Dubla. The appointment is until 3/1/82. P.U.D. #1 Prepayment of Lease: Per agreement related to the remodeling of the third floor courthouse office for the P.U.D., the Chairman signed a letter requesting prepayment of the P.U.D. lease. VOL .., J <LOW" ~ (f'~_~J_' [) 2278 .. .. .' , ~ Minutes, Week of July 20, 1981 Page 4 Decrease in Fire District #3 Service Area: The Board received notice from the Fire District #3 Commissioners stating that the Fire District will not provide fire protection or emergency medical aid to the areas commonly known as Shine, South Shore, and South Point after 9/30/81 due to lack of funds and per the advice of legal counsel. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Assessor re: 7/21/81 Clerk re: 7/21/81 Planning re: 7/20/81 Public Works re: 7/20/81 ATTEST: Leave of Absence, Florella Telling: With the approval of the Assessor, Commissioner Brown seconded the motion by Commissioner O'Meara to approve Mrs. Telling's request for leave 7/24, 27-31/81 and 8/3-6/81. Increase in Hours for Jo Hawley: Per the request of the Jefferson County Clerk, Commissioner O'Meara moved to increase Mrs. Hawley's hours to 90 per month. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Short Plat #S25-78, Melvin Grote: Mr. Grote appeared to request that final approval be granted. The Board again postponed approval until the assessment roll for R.I.D. #1 is finalized. Mr. Grote urged the Board to settle the matter as soon as possible so they can complete a pending sale. Chairman Brown stated the final assessments should be completed by next week. SMSDP, Trans Mountain: Dave Goldsmith reported that Trans Mountain has deferred all activity indefinitely and has requested that their permit application #3-81 be withdrawn. Commissioner O'Meara made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Brown, to withdraw the permit. SMSDP #12-81, Brad Resnick: Dave Goldsmith reviewed the facts regarding this application to renovate and expand an existing pier in Lower Hadlock. Commissioner O'Meara moved to have the Chairman sign approval of the permit. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Report on Alternatives to Olympic Regional Airport: Dave Goldsmith presented the report and noted that the next step is an assessment of the alternatives. Trans Western Sales Office: Per a request discussed 7/6/81, Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve placement of a temporary sales office near the South Point Ferry dock through the month of September, 1981. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Bid Call: Sale of Cold Decked Timber: Commissioner O'Meara made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Brown, to approve this bid call. APPROVED: /~>L~J B:G. Brown, Chairman a~ I ( ( .tJ A~ . . 0' ear~ ./' c~11d11JJ~!!4!f21 ' erk of the Board , Vill 7 f~t~ ' 02279