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Home My WebLink AboutM030209 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 March 2, 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: a person suggested that he thinks the County should approve the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update without shoreline buffers and forward it to the State Department of Ecology (DOE) to force the State to specify the buffers; a citizen said that he thinks if the City of Port Townsend is going to receive Stimulus Package Funding for the Upper Sims Way project, they should give the County back a proportionate amount of the $500,000 in Public Infrastructure funds that they were awarded last year for the project; a person said that he thinks the Commissioners need to write letters to Washington State University and State Legislators about the proposed budget cuts to the Extension programs in rural areas; a person stated his opinion that the focus of the County has been on creating regulations to discourage growth and it is time to start encouraging a sustainable economy instead; a person asked if the County has any idea about how many businesses the SMP update will impact?; and an organic farmer stated that he is very concerned about the proposed instream flow rules that will limit the number of new wells in the Chimacum water basin to 109 without outdoor spigots because he thinks it is important for people to be able to grow their own food. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to delete Item #8 and to approve the balance of the items on the Consent Agenda as submitted. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 14-09 re: Amending the Legal Description for the Vacation of a Portion of Station Prairie Road Pursuant to Resolution No. 72-03 2. RESOLUTION NO. 15-09 re: Continuing Relationship with the Washington Counties Risk Pool and the Related Appointments and Designations of the County 3. HEARING NOTICE re: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 18.18 of the Jefferson County Code for the lrondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area Compliance Action; Scheduled for Monday, March 16,2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers 4. AGREEMENT re: Oak Bay County Park Phase II - Restoration Feasibility and Design for Marine Resource Committee; WSU Extension; Coastal Geologic Services, Inc. 5. LEASE AGREEMENT re: Land Lease for Energy Assistance Program; Jefferson County Public Works; Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCAP) Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 2,2009 6. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC); Debi Bainbridge 7. Advisory Board Resignation; Ferry Advisory Committee; Andrew Karagas 8. DELETED: Letter Regarding Funding for Washington State University (WSU) County Extension Programs; Elson S. Floyd, President, Washington State University and Warwick M. Mayly, Provost and Executive Vice President, Washington State University (Approved Later in Minutes) 9. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated February 11,2009 Totaling $1,000.00; February 20,2009 Totaling $7,640.70; February 23,2009 Totaling $236,974.85 Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated February 19,2009 Totaling $98,469.74 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated February 19,2009 Totaling $18,694.26 Letter Regarding Funding/or Washington State University (WSU) County Extension Programs; Elson S. Floyd, President and Warwick M. Mayly, Provost and Executive Vice President, Washington State University: (Item #8 on the Consent Agenda) Commissioner Austin stated that he would like to add wording to the third paragraph ofthe letter to read, "The program has developed a remarkably innovative and talented staff. As a local educational institution in Jefferson County, WSU Extension and personnel are irreplaceable." Chairman Sullivan directed that copies of the letters be sent to the State Legislators and the Governor's Office. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the letter to the President and Provost and Executive Vice President of Washington State University as amended. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: Each Commissioner reported on the following subjects. Commissioner Austin: · There was a very successful volkswagon rally in Port Townsend that attracted many tourists to the shops and restaurants. · He plans to go to Olympia on Thursday to testify in favor of keeping Old Fort Townsend State Park open. He feels that there are many unique natural and historical features at the site. If the State put in electricity to the campsites, they could generate more revenue. · He agreed to take Commissioner Johnson's place at the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Legislative Steering Committee meeting in Olympia on Thursday. Commissioner Sullivan: · The Peninsula Development District (PDD) received grant funding through the Economic Development Administration that will pay for staffing and operations for another year. Last year they hired a Director who is focused on organizing economic development for the region. · He and Commissioner Austin discussed Jefferson Transit's current financial situation and service. Commissioner Johnson: · SB 5836 regarding marine transport facilities for gravel and construction materials in Puget Sound died in Committee. He went to Olympia last week to testify against the bill. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 2,2009 · The Olympic Discovery Trail did not receive grant funding from the federal government this year. In order to be eligible for funding next year the application must be submitted by March 13,2009. · The City Engineer told him that Port Townsend would not be receiving Federal Stimulus Funding for the Upper Sims Way Project. County Administrator Philip Morley: · There will be a joint Port Townsend City Council/Jefferson County Commissioners meeting this Thursday, March 5 in the Courthouse. · The County is waiting for a formal response on the comments that were sent to the State DOE regarding the proposed instream flow rule. · The City, the County and several tourism stakeholders are working together to develop a joint tourism promotion and coordination plan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes of February 2,2009 as submitted. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Special Meeting minutes of February 5,2009 with Senator Hargrove and Representative Kessler as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the Special Meeting minutes of February 5,2009 with Representative Van De Wege. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The Chair called for a vote on the motion. Commissioners Austin and Johnson voted for the motion. Chairman Sullivan abstained from the voting because he was not present at the meeting. The motion carried. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of February 9, 2009 as submitted. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board met in Executive Session from 10:00 - 11 :00 a.m. with the County Administrator, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Community Development Director, Planning Manager, and Project Planner regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, an exemption as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act RCW 42.30.110 (1 )(1) . County Administrator Briefing Session: The following topics were discussed: · 2009 Budget update on investment income and revenue · Federal and State Economic Stimulus opportunities · Shoreline Master Program Update funding and process · Agenda for Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend joint meeting · Lodging Tax Advisory Council (LTAC), Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC), and Planning Commission vacant positions and appointments Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 2,2009 · Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) Spring Meeting · Questions about appropriate use of Mental Health Sales Tax funding · The County's role in the Tribal Canoe Journey event in August · Commissioner Austin announced that he has been appointed to the NACo Public Lands Steering Committee. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:21 p.m. to the Special Meeting on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. '\' {'." ,~ 'I ." .T .- " . .. .... "~." ~~!J..: ~ \;'';';;;;;7/ ,0<( . . ...... / ('1:( <'1 . 1"~'/' ATTEST:' ,1 J_" _v ',:- /' $::::;?:l~~) (/YlC Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David~' 01J~ Phil Johnson, Member Page 4