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Home My WebLink AboutM 011882 .~{'J~l:"t_'I~laQl:il:ltl:J."'J~.Il'III\l""."Il']~I~'__"I'J~I:II:~... 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 January 18, 1982 All members were present when Chairman B.G. Brown called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Referendum #39 Funding Requirements, Bayshore Enterprises: Greg Wright reported to the Board that the grant money will be available for the recycling project at the landfill, but that a public hearing, giving the community an opportunity to voice concerns or ask questions, is strongly recommended. Neither Mr. Wright nor the Commissioners felt there would be any serious objections to the project, but Commissioner O'Meara made a motion to set a hearing date for February 1, 1982 at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. Approval of Minutes: By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer and unanimously passed, the minutes for the week of January 11, 1982 were approved and signed as submitted. Proposed Joint City/County Water Study: Dick Kint informed the Board that the PUD and the City are trying to come to an agreement for undertaking a comprehensive water plan which would include the Tri- Area. There was discussion about the history and other aspects of the situation. Commissioner rlercer noted that a comprehensive water plan would have to cover the whole County, including the West End. ~r. Kint stated that he would keep the Board informed about any developments. Fence at Quilcene Little League Park: the Board about the tence he is to erect around will have the Engineer's staff put in stakes. Paul Walters talked to the park. The Board Plans for Kearney Street: Tony Stroeder appeared before the Board with the plans approved by the State. He was instructed to sub- mit the plans to the Engineer's Office. Historical Society Presentation: Helen Burns and Carol Yandell presented a photograph enlargement, provided by Mr. Hutchins of Sequim, of the clock in the courthouse clock tower, to be hung in the Commission- er's office. The meeting was recessed until Tuesday, January 19, 1982, at which time it was reconvened with all members present. Fire District #3 Annexation: Dennis Hannan presented the Board with a list ot equipment tor which the District is requesting compensation when the Shine area is annexed to the District. There was considerable discussion regarding this matter and the RCW's were con- sulted. Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve assessment of 20t per thousand on 1982 taxes to be collected in 1983 from residents in the annexed area. Commissioner Mercer seconded the motion. Unanimous. A resolution to this effect will be drawn up. Liquor License, Qui_lcene Community Center: Commission2r Mercer seconded the motion by Commissioner O'Meara to approve this application for a special occasion license for February 27, 1982. Unanimous. The meeting was recessed. On Wednesday, January 20, 1982, the Commissioners conducted the Health Board meeting, inspected the ~ail facilities, and conducted regular business. lWl.. 8 tACt r 0 121 Minutes, Week of January 18, 1982 Page 2 Budget Transfers, Various County Departments: Commissioner Mercer moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 10-82 tor transfers in the 1981 budgets. Commissioner O'Meara seconded. Unanimous. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Auditor re: 1/18/82 Planning re: 1/18/82 Redistricting: Betty Anderson and David Goldsmith pre- sented tour options for redistricting of the County and reported that copies of the options have been forwarded to the PUD, Port of Port Townsend, and the Democratic and Republican parties. The options were discussed. No action will be taken until the end of the month, in order to allow responses from the agencies receiving copies. Planning Department Fee Schedule: Dave Goldsmith pre- sented the proposed ordinance, which combines and increases the fee schedules now incorporated in various other ordinances such as the Subdivision Ordinance and Camper Club Ordinance. He also pointed out that the cost of publishing notices has been included in the fee schedule, thereby passing this expense on to the applicant. The Board reviewed and discussed the proposed ordinance, and Commissioner Mercer made the motion to set the hearing for February 16, 1982 at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. SEPA Review, Brinnon Area Community Development Plan: Dave Goldsmith reported on communication trom other agencies in response to the Proposed Declaration of Non- Significance. Following brief discussion, Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion by Commissioner Mercer for the Chairman to sign the Final Declaration of Non- Significance. Unanimous. Adoption of Brinnon Area Community Development Plan: The Board unanimously approved Commissioner Mercer's motion, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara, to approve and sign Resolution No. 9-82 adopting the plan with correc- tions. The resolution was actually signed on January 20. Contract Amendment re: DOE Grant #G80-0l6: Mr. Goldsmith presented this amendment, which revises the budget, for approval. Commissioner O'Meara moved to approve, and the Chairman to sign, the amendment. Commissioner Mercer seconded. Unanimous. Conference Expenses for Planning Commission Member: At the Governor's conterence on rural projects two months ago, Norris Short was appointed to the Agricultural Task Force. The Task Force will have at least one more meeting in Yakima, and Mr. Goldsmith asked whether the Board felt it was of enough benefit for the County to pay expenses. The Board agreed to pay expenses for Mr. Short to attend. Grass Seeding at Irondale Park: The Engineer's Depart- ment has completed grading at the park, but no grass has been planted. The Board indicated that there is no money for seeding at this time. Economic Development Council: Mr. Goldsmith reported that there is a movement to encourage industrial development consistent with the needs of the County. He noted that this Council, if viable, would be a lobbying entity to entice selected industries, and that this type of effort has been successful in other areas. Rearranging of Third Floor Offices: It was reported that the plan is to move the Building Department into the area now occupied by the conference room and to use the current Building Department offices for a conference room. The benefits of the move were discussed. ~VOl 8 Utt . 0 lZZ ~ . Mi~utes, Week of January 18, 1982 Page 3 Plan Checking Seminar: One of the benefits of the office rearrangement will be the fact that the Building Depart- ment secretary can assume some of the clerical work load of the Planning Department and the Planning Technician can assume some of the plan checking duties for the Building Department. Mr. Goldsmith-therefore requested approval for the Planning technician to attend a three- day seminar for plan checking training with expenses paid. The Board delayed a decision on this matter. Industrial development at Otto Street and Highway #20: It was reported that plans are in the works to build 40' X 20' buildings at this location for lease to indi- viduals conducting small industries. Public Works re: 1/19/82 Road Approach Policy: This matter was discussed briefly, then continued to next week, at which time the Planning Director will also be involved. Agreement with Library District: The Board reviewed the proposed agreement for space and power for the bookmobile and made some suggestions for changes. Sheriff re: 1/18/82 Bid Call for Propane Fuel: Commissioner Mercer moved to approve this bid call tor publication, bids to be opened on February 1, 1982 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion. Unanimous. 1/20/82 Advance Travel Expenses: By motion of Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, Chairman Brown approved and signed the request for funds for Paul Greenhalgh to go to Billings, Montana on an extradition. Cancellation of Unclaimed Warrants: Per motion of Com- missioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Mercer, Resolution No. 8-82 was approved and signed. Unanimous. Treasurer re: 1/18/82 1/19/82 Report of Cash on Hand: The Board received the report of cash as of January 4, 1982 and receipts and disburse- ments for October 1 - December 31, 1981 and, with the Auditor, counted the cash on hand. 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