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Home My WebLink AboutM 090881 .- . -~ 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, ~1ember Clerk of the Board: Engineer: Jerdi ne C. Bragg Milt Sanstrom, P.E. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- M I NUT E S ------------------------------------------------------------------------- tJeek of September 8, 1981 On Tuesday, 9/8/81, at 10:00 a.m., Chairman B.G. Brown called the meeting to order with all members present. Community Services Work Study Proposal: Ella Sandvig reported that she has been approached by a woman who has received funding from the University of Vermont to be used as 80% of her salary for work in a non- profit organization. The University will pay 80% at $3.35 per hour, to a maximum of $1,500, until 6/30/82. The Mental Health budget can cover the additional 20% of the salary, but the County would need to supply a vehicle for her use. This is seen as an ideal opportunity to implement an outreach program, utilizing this person approximately 20 hours per week. The Board acknowledged the need for and the community demand for an outreach program and agreed to see if a County veh1cle is available for use in this work study program. Bid Award; Truck Mounted Tilt-Frame, Roll Off Hoist: After invest- i9ation of bids received on 8/25/81, Milt Sanstrom presented his recom- mendations and Commissioner Mercer moved to award the bid to Industrial Refuse Systems for the Tow-Tem Tilt System. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Application for Soldiers and Sailors Relief Funds: By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, which Commissioner Mercer seconded, the application from Doug Wiley was approved. Unanimous. New Jail Facility: Dave Johnston and his associates and Lee Smith met with the Board to discuss points involving architectural aspects of the new jail facility. Points discussed included who the County project manager will be, whether State funding will cover architect's fees for involvement in site selection and EIS preparation (Mr. Johnston will check this out with the State), and the draft contract for the project (referred to prosecuting attorney for approval). Mr. Johnston also recommended a thorough analysis of services and needs prior to site selection and design and mentioned a number of relevant considerations. PUD Office Construction: Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion by Commissioner O'Meara to approve and sign the change order to Eldridge Custom Homes taking a credit for locksets which the County provided. Unanimous. By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, the Certificate of Substantial Completion on this project was also approved and signed. Unanimous. Seaweed Aquaculture Project, Bywater Bay: Martin Hall appeared before the Board to voice his objection to this project :proposed by the Berfie1ds. Mr. Hall and his family are fulltime residents on the island and their only access to the island for bringing in supplies, etc. is by barge at low tide. He feels this project would block his access. He also objects to commercial enterprise in the area because it changes the land use intent of other landowners and pointed out that the Berfie1ds are only leasing land. ,.., ,. 0 . vm. ( Llif ., 2634 - '...- ... Minutes, Week of September 8, 1981 Page 2 SEPA Threshold Determination, Annie & David Berfie1d: Dave Goldsmith presented additional information on this matter which first came before the Board on 8/24/81. He also reviewed all facts, findings, and recom- mendations relating to the project and the environmental checklist, and explained that this procedure is only the environmental impact assessment step in the process of obtaining a Shorelines Management Substantial Development Permit. In addition to Mr. Hall, who appeared prior to the meeting, 6 individuals appeared to oppose the project. Mr. Berfie1d appeared on his own behalf. Objections voiced related to aesthetics, boating safety, change of land use, stability of poles in wind, and possible effect on the ecosystem. In each case, responses were made based on the investigation and preparation of the environmental checklist. Following extensive discussion, Commissioner O'Meara made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, to approve and sign the Proposed Declara- tion of Non-Significance. Unanimous. East Qui1cene Bay Road: Glenn Gustavson came before the Board to request that the "primitive road" sign be removed from this road in the hope that the post office will then agree to deliver mail to Mr. Gustavson's house. Chairman Brown explained that the primitive designation is based on the standard of the road and could not be changed without up- grading the road. Mr. Gustavson also requested that a stop sign be placed at the intersection with Evans Road, and that the road be improved to the point that it meets the post office criteria for a safe road so that they will make mail delivery. It was explained that, when the County accepted that road, it was with the agreement that it would not be improved but would be maintained only at the standard it was in upon County acceptance. A~proVal of Minutes: Commissioner Mercer made a motion, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara, to approve and sign the minutes for the week of 8/24/81. Unanimous. Resolution No. 97-81: O'Meara's motion to approve Unanimous. Commissioner Mercer seconded Commissioner and sign this budget transfer for the Auditor. Contract; CRP #508, Portage Canal Bridge: to sign the contract with Tri-S Painting Inc. seconded the motion. Unanimous. Commissioner O'Meara moved Commissioner Mercer The Board recessed, and reconvened on Thursday, 9/10/81, to continue regular business with all members present. Agreement for Swimming Pool Use: Warren Steurer met with the Board to discuss the terms of this agreement, fuel use, and ways of decreasing fuel use in heating the pool. Commissioner O'Meara made a motion to approve and sign the agreement with the Port Townsend School District for 9/1/81 through 8/31/82. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Jury Room Remodeling: By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, the $3,220 plus tax proposal from Eldridge Custom Homes was accepted for completion of the remodeling job. Unanimous. Resolution No. 98-81: Commissioner O'Meara moved to this budget transfer in the County Commissioners' budget. seconded by Commissioner Mercer. Unanimous. approve and sign The motion was Director, Jefferson County Mental Health Program: Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion by Commissioner O'Meara to appoint Annemarie Mende as Acting Director from 9/16/81 through 10/4/81. Unanimous. By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, which Commissioner Mercer seconded, an offer of employment as Director of the Mental Health Program was signed for present- ation to Charles M. Barker. Unanimous. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Building re: Permit Report: The Board received and reviewed the report on permits for the month of August, 1981. 7. ro . ; Vlll ,IF i, 2635 ~ 1 Minutes, Week of September 8, 1981 Page 3 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS CONTINUED: Community Counseling re: 9/1 /81 Planning re: 9/1 0/81 Public Works re: 9/4/81 9/1 0/81 ATTEST: DSHS Contract Amendment: With the Board's approval, Commissioner O'Meara signed an amendment extending DSHS Contract #1033-AGG-28297(3). Mason Street: This street does not lie in the right- of-way, and Dave Goldsmith reported that Wally Bowman has contacted him to see if there are any plans to move the street to the correct location. This matter has been discussed before, and the Board will review previous material before determining the County's position. Conference Room Table: The Board approved Mr. Gold- smith's request to have this large table divided into 3 smaller tables. The $400 cost will be paid from the Planning Department budget. Notice of Public Hearing: The Commissioners approved publication of notice of public hearing to be held in Gardiner regarding County roads in that area. Estimated Costs for Construction Program: The Board received this estimate for costs after 6/30/81 and will hold it for review with Milt Sanstrom and Fran Hansen. Draft DOT Agreement, Queets River Bridge: This draft was presented to the Board for review. APPROVED: M-&~~ B.G. Brown, Chairman ao~;~ / e~!Jn/}Yt~. Carrol '. MercEfr, Mem er erk of the Board VClL 7 iliI f 02636