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Home My WebLink AboutM011209 ~1 COMAhft.. 9~~~ ~(!$ \ ~\Jj .... ~ ~ -<I . / I \~ ~/ '~~~ District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commissioner: John Austin County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of January 12, 2009 The meeting was called to order at the appointed time by Chairman David Sullivan in the presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner John Austin. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in attendance at the meeting: in reference to a comment made by a County Planner, a citizen noted that it is his understanding that there are not many buildable lots left in the County and the ones that are left have problems, and he thinks that the County should be doing long range planning to help create a sustainable economy; another citizen said that he is concerned about the resolution on the agenda imposing emergency load limits on County roads because it is putting in place civil penalties and restrictions without public input; a person explained that the comment deadline has passed on the SEP A review for a State Parks proposal for a planned kayak park on an island near the Hood Canal Bridge, however because of fires and break-ins on the island, this park would impact many County services and it was suggested that the County monitor any progress on the park; a person stated that they think there are issues with the proposed land swap at Port Ludlow between the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Pope Resources; the State Department of Ecology (DOE) will be bringing forward a draft of the instream flow rule for Water Resource Inventory Area 17 (WRIA 17) this week and the County needs to work with the DOE on water issues in the County; a citizen asked why the Board changed the preamble to the Public Comment Period and asked if the rules apply to everyone?; and a person noted that there are actually 60 Jefferson County students that attend Sequim schools. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to delete Item #2 and approve the balance of the items as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 04-09 reo Establishing New Salaries for the Elected Offices of Jefferson County for 2009 2. DELETE Resolntion No. 05-09 reo Imposing Emergency Load Limits on County Roads (Item approved later in minutes.) 3. AGREEMENT reo 2009 Hearing Examiner Services; Jefferson County Community Development; Steven Causseaux 4. AGREEMENT reO Mandatory Training for County Employees; Peninsula College 5. AGREEMENT reo Application for Community Litter Cleanup Program Funding; Jefferson County Sheriffs Office; Washington State Department of Ecology Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 12, 2009 (),~,"" .\ ..~'" ~-\,,,;,(,,, 6. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated January 5, 2009 Totaling $773,262.92 and January 6, 2009 Totaling $87.07 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated January 6, 2009 Totaling $18.10 and $655,659.12 Imposing Emergency Load Limits on County Roads: (Item #2 on the Consent Agenda) County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the RCW governing this action and explained that the County has done this same type of action many times in the past. Commissioner Austin moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 05-09 as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: Each Commissioner reported on the following subjects. Commissioner Johnson: . He met with Philip Morley, County Administrator, and David Timmons, City Manager, to discuss the future of the Post Office Building (Old Customs House.) The City has researched how to create a Public Development Authority which could be used to handle the Old Customs House if the County is willing to provide property to the USPS to develop a distribution center. The proposal and what needs to be done is vague at this point but it has been suggested that the County mOVe the Department of Community Development (DCD) into that building which would provide room at Castle Hill Mall for QFC to expand. It is an interesting proposal but will take much more study to determine if it will work. There may be an opportunity to uSe the Peninsula Development Association to address affordable housing. Philip Morley added that the USPS wants to get out of the landlord business. The City hopes to preserve the Customs building. Commissioner Johnson pointed out that the County owns the property at Castle Hill Mall to the north of the DCD offices and, if QFC wants to expand, the County may be able to utilize that property. Commissioner Sullivan: . There is ajoint City of Port TownsendlJefferson County meeting tonight at City Hall. Philip Morley reviewed the agenda for the meeting. Commissioner Austin reminded the Board that this is a special meeting for the County Commissioners which requires that they only consider items that are on the advertised agenda. . The draft instream flow rule for WRlAI7 will be discussed at a meeting on Tuesday and, after the meeting, the County needs to organize a comment to submit to the State Department of Ecology. . The long term plan for the State Ferry System. . An emergency meeting was held by the Commissioners last week to deal with an emergency declaration due to damage from storms. Philip Morley reported that work was started immediately on the Hoh River Road. Jack Reid, Public Works Operations Manager, explained that the wash outs are being dealt with and the Hoh River Road is currently open from Highway 101 to milepost 9.7. The only person that lives beyond that point is the Forest Service Ranger. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 12,2009 ,~, ~ ~\,,.,-s..,,, Commissioner Austin: . The State Parks Department had a local meeting about the possibility of closing Old Fort Townsend State Park. He presented a draft letter for the Board to review and possibly approve to send to State Parks regarding this matter. Commissioner Johnson added that it would be a shame to lose Old Fort Townsend as a State Park. The Board members then discussed how they will present a program for the Port Townsend Chamber meeting at noon. Philip Morley noted that he is continuing to work on the economic stimulus package for the County. BID OPENING re: Supply of Aggregate Products: No Bids were received. County Roads Operations Manager Jack Reid reported that he will re-advertise the call for bids. County Administrator Briefing Session: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following items with the Board. . Community Development Fee Review. Department of Community Development staff reviewed their work on DCD fees to ensure full ,cost recovery for the Development Review, Building, and Permitting Divisions. . Funding for Affordable Housing. The Board discussed draft State legislation that they received that would authorize counties to increase Auditor document recording fees by up to $20 per document, and dedicate those dollars for local affordable housing. County Auditor Donna Eldridge and Deputy Auditor Karen Cartmel outlined existing recording fees including $28 for affordable housing and homelessness, $5 for the actual recording and another $9 to $10 for other purposes. The Auditor offered to research whether the State Association of Auditors has a position on the draft legislation and report back. . Letter to State Parks Department re: Proposed Old Fort Townsend State Park Closure: The Commissioners reviewed a draft letter to Washington State Parks presented by Commissioner Austin regarding the importance of maintaining Old Fort Townsend as a State park. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the letter to the Director of State Parks as drafted. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. . The Board's Schedules: The Board reviewed their schedules and planned the coverage for upcoming meetings. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 12, 2009 ()~; ~ . ~,~"','~. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Austin seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 3:52 p.m. to the Joint Special Meeting with the City of Port Townsend at 6:30 p.m. tonight at City Hall. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS / /7'// ~(/ t/c~.~~.~ David Sullivan, Chair ,.-,,-- , __/.r "r ... SEAL:" "'.: ~.. ~ '. .... "' . '/' ~:., i~ ; \ ) 0.\.., \ f ~...~ ~. ~ '].1 .j:;iJ. .... '" .'er "" #.. . I: .",' "lit J, . . "." --~~""'~ ,,' A TTESTi'-'-. ' . ,~ '\ ~ ~~<t-HCt ~C~ _ Lorna 1. Delaney, CMC cr Clerk of the Board jP~ Phil Yohnson, Member ~~ (cjn Austin, Member Page 4