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Home My WebLink AboutM 110981 ~.~, - -> 4' ..{'J~l:lt_'I~lalQI::.lal:""J~.I['IIJ~II"._I[']~I~I"""tII.nl;ll:"''' 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. Bral:\g Milt Sanstrom, P.E. M I NUT E S W.eek of November ~, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Chairman B.G. Brown at 10:00 a.m. All members were present. Approval of the Minutes: Commissioner Mercer made a motion, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara, to approve the minutes for the week of November 2, 1981 as corrected. Unanimous. Hearing; Road Vacation Petition, Gibbs Lake Road: Thirty- eight people were in attendance when Chairman Brown opened the hearing at 10:30 a.m. Dave Goldsmith reviewed the location of the road and the problems which motivated the Boy Scouts of America to petition for a vacation of the portion of the road which crosses their property. He also reported on the recommendations of various agencies which were contacted prior to consideration by the Planning Commission, and stated that the Planning Commission recommends that the vacation not be approved. Orville Schultz presented petitions in favor of the vac- ation signed by voters in Jefferson, Clallam, King and Kitsap counties, and reviewed the history of the camp and the road, as well as reiterating the problems and concerns of the BSA regarding trespassing, vandalism, and liability for injuries, etc., to those who might be on the property without permission. At the invitation of the Chairman, thirteen other people spoke in favor of the vacation, making the following points: l)This road provides access for trespassers who create hazards in terms of trash, broken bottles, intimidation of Scouts and adults, etc. 2JBSA, as any other property owner, should have the right to protect their property and those using it. 3)Access for emergency services could be provided, and safety/emergency programs are in effect at the camp whenever it is in use. 4)There is a care- taker at the camp year-round. 5)Residents on the road pointed out traffic problems on the road which would be reduced by the vacation. 6)Access to other private property at the end of the road could be provided by another County road. The Chairman requested testimony in opposition, and three property owners in the area made the following points: lJIf access is eliminated, property which will probably be subdivided decreases in value. 2)Vandalism could be controlled by using the Sheriff's Department and pressing charges consistently. 3JScouts in the area create a fire hazard and have caused fires which were responded to by residents. 4)It seems financially unfeasible to close one County road and open another one. Chairman Brown closed the testimony and opened the floor to general discussion and clari- fication of points made. There was a question as to whether the entire road is actually a County road. Chairman Brown pointed out that even if there is no document, a road can become a County road by virtue of use and maintenance and that the status of the road would have to be investigated. The suggestion was made that, if this portion of the road were vacated, possibly the BSA could dedicate land at another point for a road which would provide access to other property. Follow- ing considerable discussion, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Mercer moved to postpone a decision until some additional information can be obtained. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Commissioner O'Meara made a motion to put this on the agenda for con- sideration on December 14, 1981, which Commissioner Mercer seconded. Unanimous. . VOL '1 '""r', . ,ri~<!l_ 03234 , Minutes, Week of November 9, 1981 Page 2 Hearing; Revenue Sharing Funds Expenditure: Chairman Brown opened the hearing and noted that no one was on hand to speak for or against. Therefore, the hearing was closed, and Commissioner O'Meara seconded Commissioner Mercer's motion to approve and sign Resolution No. 130-8l appropriating Revenue Sharing Funds for the Developmental Disabilities budget, Bayshore Enterprises. Unanimous. Hearing Notice; Budget Appropriation, Historical Society: Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 13l-~1 setting the hearing for November 23, 1981 at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. However, the notice was not sent to the newspaper in time to permit publication twice before the hearing; therefore, the hearing was rescheduled to December 7,1981 at 10:30 a.m. and the resolution was so-amended. Recycling Center Location: Pat Slavin reported that the site tentatively chosen tor the building to house the Recycling Center is not suitable, upon further investigation. Mr. Slavin will work with Glenn Bagley to determine an appropriate site at the landfill and report back to the Board. made this Budget Transfer; Planning Department: Commissioner Mercer a motion to approve and sign Resolution No. 132-81 authorizing transfer. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. Aging: sioner Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, Olympic Area Agency on This agreement was approved and signed by motion ot Commis- Mercer, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. License to Use Well; Branstetters: seconded the motion by Commissioner Mercer to agreement. Unanimous. Commissioner O'Meara approve and sign this Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund: The Board reviewed the application from Michael Vogt and unanimously passed the motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, to approve payment. Users' Meeting: John Achey requested an appointment for a Users' meeting. It was scheduled for November 10, 1981 at 11:30 a.m. The Board recessed, and reconvened on Tuesday, November 10, to continue regular business with all members present. Jail Site Selection: Barney McClure, Mike Kenna, Lee Smith, Dave Goldsmith and Ralph Hall, as well as the press and six interested citizens, attended this meeting. Mayor McClure read the letter from the Port Townsend Police Chief regarding anticipated impact on the City if the Hadlock site is chosen for the new jail facility. Mayor McClure also stated that the City is not ready or able to discuss possibilities for lessening the impact by contracting with the Sheriff's Department. There was general discussion of the items in the report and of the points for consideration in selecting the jail site. Mayor McClure expressed appreciation of the Board's giving the City time to do research and of their decision-making process. He further stated that discussion of mitigative options should be postponed until a site has been selected, at which time a proposal from the County would be in line. Mayor McClure will provide an assessment of the Police Chief's report by next Monday. Mr. Wallin requested, from the floor, that the decision be postponed until Monday, November 16, 1981. The Board agreed to delay their decision until that date at 11:00 a.m. Preliminary Budget Reviews: The Board reviewed proposed budgets for Multi-Services Maintenance, Solid Waste, Board of Equali- zation, Civil Service Commission, Public Defender, Health Department, and the Planning Department. The Planning Department review was con- tinued to November 17, 1981 at 11:30 a.m. VOL 7~ 03235 , < . . . Minutes, Week of November 9, 1981 Page 3 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Building re: 11 / 9 / 81 Building Permit Report: The Board reviewed the report tor October, 1981 and noted the decrease in permits compared to 1980 figures. Work Log: The Board reviewed the work log for October, 1981 from Mike Dolton. Maintenance re: 11/9/81 Planning reo 11/9/81 Short Plat Approval, Davies: Dave Goldsmith pre- sented short plat #S6-8l tor final approval. Per motion of Commissioner Mercer, seconded by Commis- sioner O'Meara, the short plat was approved and signed with instructions as noted. UnanimOus. Public Works re: 11/9/81 Bookkeeping Computerization: Gary Rowe discussed the accounting needs ot the Public Works Department, and Mr. Rowe was instructed to draft a letter to Gerald Barschdorf, Computer Consultant, requesting an extension of his current contract for his services in obtaining or developing necessary soft- ware, for the Board's signature. APPROVED: B.~~ (j~?!l~A4 ~ (!. tU'Ut&f/Ifr;, /JrW'i-Ct/l Carroll M. Mercer, Member ATTEST: \ \ ,! ~' .e.~"'.) ''''.fir: ~ ' j~ JerCIfne . ragg, .... e,; t the Boara- !VOL 7 ir;~()t 03236