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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 102681 ... -. '. . .~1":.1~1'_'1~1:I DlaI:MI:"")~.""lll~II.."II')~I~I"''''I'J~I:MI~I.''' 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: Jerdine C. Bragg Milt Sanstrom, P.E. M I NUT E S Week of October 26, 1981 The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman B.G. Brown. All members were present. Senior Citizens Board: Karl Schweitzer and 6 other members of the Senior Citizens Board met with the Commissioners to request that a priority be established to allocate Revenue Sharing Funds for the planned new community center in Port Townsend. The Commissioners indi- cated that, although it is almost definite that some Revenue Sharing Funds will be allocated for the center, it is not possible to know exactly how much until the final County budget is adopted and until it is known exactly how much the County will receive in Revenue Sharing Funds. There was some general discussion regarding budget problems and the Seniors'desires regarding the new center. Petition for Ingress/Egress; Christian/Bowman: Harvey Christian appeared betore the Board to discuss this petition which would be instrumental in settling the estate of Sophie F. Bowman by allowing sale, development, or division by heirs of the described prop- erty. Chairman Brown read a letter from the prosecuting attorney regard- ing the feasibility of the easement. The letter quoted the RCW's, which require a property trade in which the County would receive property that would definitely be used by the County at some future time. Mr. Christian was given a copy of Mr. Howard's letter and will check out possibilities. . Liquor License; Halfway House, Brinnon: Randy Durant reported to the Board that there are some matters that should be investigated before approval is given for this license change from "CD" to "H". He will report back to the, Board next week. Tri-Area Community Center Building: Henry Decker appeared before the Board to report that some cabinets are needed at the Comm- unity Center and he is willing to donate some materials and his time to build them if the Commissioners can arrange for him to use some wood- working tools. The Board will try to make those arrangements. Plans for the new jail facility and proposed Port Townsend community center were also discussed. Non-Exclusive Franchise, Shierk: O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, a Chairman informing Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Shierk Unanimous. Per motion of Commissioner letter was signed by the of action on this franchise. Budget Transfer, Community Counseling Services: Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion by Commissioner O'Meara to approve and sign Resolution No. 124-81 authorizing budget transfers. Unanimous. Budget Transfer, Parks Department: The motion to approve and sign Resolution No. 125-81 tor a budget transfer was made by Commissioner Mercer. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign the minutes tor the week of 10/19/Sl as presented. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. :,VOL 7 f'~f,~ '03144 ....).. .' Minutes, Week of October 26, 1981 Page 2 Distribution of Federal Forest Funds: Commissioner Mercer made a motion to approve and sign Resolution No. 126-81 distributing said funds. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Appointments to Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors: The motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, to appoint Dorothy Eby and John Pheffer to this Board of Directors for three year terms to expire 10/22/S4 was unanimously passed. Jail Site Selection: Roger Pick telephoned the Board to state that he is opposed to the proposed site near the Spring Valley Golf bourse ana in tavor of the si':e ,near the HonJa Shop. Jail Site Selection Technical Committee Report: The Committee was unable to reach a unanimous decision regarding whether the Hadlock site or the Spring Valley Golf Course site was superior. Therefore, the members of the Committee appeared before the Board to give their opinions personally. Bill Howard and Jess Mincks each stated their pre- ference for the golf course site based on the potential for developing a County complex at the site at some time in the future. With the exception of District Court, County Departments could not be moved out of the County seat to the Hadlock site if expansion is necessary in the future. Lois Smith and Ralph Hall each stated their preference for the Hadlock site on the basis that the population center is not in Port Townsend, the growth patterns are moving toward Hadlock and beyond, the Sheriff's Department services residents primarily in the rural areas, and that the Sheriff's Department should be located as close as possible to those it serves. In addition, Mr. Hall pointed out that transport of prisoners for City Police could be handled by contract with the Sheriff's Department, that District Court could be moved to the jail site, and that civil matters could be handled by a Sheriff's Office maintained in the courthouse. Torn Majhan, the fifth voting Committee member, could not attend the meeting, but Bill Howard reported that he believed Mr. Majhan to be in favor of the golf course site for the reasons already stated. Lee Smith reported that a survey of other County Departments indicated the feeling that moving the Sheriff's Department out of the County seat would have no impact on other department services; that, in his opinion, Sheriff's services should be located as close to the population center as possible; and, in response to inquiry by Commissioner Mercer, that the Sheriff has jurisdiction over all felonies, but that other law enforcement inside the City limits is handled by the City Police and that only about 35% of the legal papers served by the Sheriff are served in- side the City limits. The Board thanked the Committee for their efforts. Proposal Opening: At the appointed time, the proposal from Peninsula Fire and Satety was opened and read into the minutes: $7,478.40 including tax. No other proposals were received. By unanimous decision, the Board delayed any decision on this matter and will take it under advisement. Hicks County Park at Shine: With the Board's approval, Chair- man Brown signed a memorandum to the Engineer requesting a survey to establish the east boundary line of the park. Preliminary Budget Reviews: The Board met with Department Heads to review budgets tor 1982 for the Assessor, Superior Court, Recreation Department, Treasurer, and Building Maintenance. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Building re: 10/26/Sl Vacation Notice: The Board received written notice from Jack Padia that he will be on vacation 10/26/Sl through 10/30/81. Health Depart. re: 10/27/81 Schneider Sewage Disposal Appeal: The Board received a copy of the letter to R.C. Schneider regarding the Health Board's decision on his appeal. 'VOl 7 f'ACF r 03145 ~ '.r ^, , Minutes, Week of October 26, 19S1 Page 3 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS CONTINUED: Public Works re: 10/26/81 Call for Bids: By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, which Commissioner Mercer seconded, the bid call for one truck mounted aerial bucket with compressor and accessories was approved and signed. Unanimous. 10/26/Sl plans for Otto Street Extension, CRP# 510: Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve and sign the plans, with the instruction to acquire lots 6 and 58 in the Eisenbeis Addition. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. APPROVED: 8-d&4~ B.~. Brown, Chairman /26~~Q!t:~ ./ ~1l14~::~~fl ATTEST: ,Q ( ) ') (l, ' e ~~. Brag~Wot the Board !,VOl 7 ~AGE ' 03146