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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM041309 District No. I 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 MINUTE S Week of April 13, 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: several people commented on the Planning Commission's recommendation on the suggested amendment to the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) that addresses the Hearings Board compliance order; a person cautioned the Board that he thinks the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) will lead to legal battles the same way the CAO did; a citizen stated that he thinks the County needs to stop enacting more regulations that impact what people can or cannot do on their property; several people commented that more agricultural land is needed to grow food for local communities and they think the County needs to support this by easing regulations; a person spoke out against the scope of influence that the environmental organization Futurewise has in the County; a citizen suggested that the Board and Planning Commission need to review and discuss the decision from the Court case Capra vs Simms before more work is done on the final SMP; a person stated his opinion that as the economy continues to decline, the crime rate will increase and the County shouldn't cut any Sheriffs Deputy positions; a person stated that he thinks the ideas for saving money that County employees have submitted to the County Administrator should be available on the County webpage; a person asked why the County doesn't make planning for future economic development a top priority?; and a citizen in the tourism business presented the Board with a map of the Olympic Peninsula that he wants to make available to tourists when the Hood Canal Bridge is closed for repairs in May and June. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 21-09 re: HEARING NOTICE: 2009 1" Quarter Supplemental Budget Extension - Appropriations; Various County Departments; Hearing Scheduled for April 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse 2. AGREEMENT re: Chimacum Creek Riparian Restoration Project; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson County Conservation District 3. AGREEMENT re: 2009 Community Services Grant Funding; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson County Conservation District 4. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 14 re: Consolidated Contract; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Health Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 13, 2009 5. AGREEMENT re: Demolition and Clean up of 410 and 420 Appaloosa Drive in Brinnon; Jefferson County Public Health; A & A Contracting, Inc. 6. Grant Application re: COPS Grant Funding; Jefferson County Sheriff; US Department of Justice 7. Letter of AGREEMENT re: Grant Funding for Rural Mobile Mammography Services; Jefferson County Public Health; Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound 8. DEED of Right to Use Land re: Public Recreation Purposes, Project No. 02-1292C; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office 9. Waiver of Tipping Fee re: Annual All Volunteer Earth Day Cleanup; Jefferson County Public Works 10. Letter of Support for Land Transfer with Olympic National Park and Hoh Indian Tribe; Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Norm Dicks 11. Advisory Board Appointment; Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee; Four (4) Year Term Expiring April 13, 2013; Ryan Hunter 12. Advisory Board Appointment; Lodging Tax Advisory Council (LTAC); Unexpired Term Expires, July 23,2010; Crystal Hudson 13. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 7, 2009 Totaling $9,962.65 14. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated April 3, 2009 Totaling $757,769.39 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated April 6, 2009 Totaling $648,029.91 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on the following subjects. Commissioner Austin: . The Brinnon Shrimpfest is May 23 and 24. . New legislation was introduced in the State Senate and the House to implement the Opt Out Program to allow people to contribute a $5 donation toward State Parks when they renew their license tabs. . He and the County Administrator visited the West End last week. They spent some time with the Executive Director ofthe Hoh Tribe, Alexis Bailey. Federal Legislators are facilitating a land transfer from the Olympic National Park to the Tribe that will allow them to move out of the Hoh River channel migration zone. Commissioner Johnson: . The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) has implemented a wood stove rebate program. A gas lawn mower exchange rebate is expected to be implemented soon and they are discussing a retrofitted truck exchange. . He attended the State Parks Commission meeting on Old Fort Townsend and the Rothschild House. . He attended a presentation at the Marine Science Center 'about a boat built of plastic bottles that drifted to Hawaii from California on the currents. The goal of the project was to show how much plastic is dumped into the ocean and ingested by fish and birds. Chairman Sullivan: . He attended a special meeting of the Housing Authority of Jefferson County last week. They are asking for a 60 day extension from the Bremerton Housing Authority to allow them time to work on more cooperative efforts with the Clallam County Housing Authority. There may be some funding changes coming for housing authorities at the State level. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 13, 2009 ~"""" i'><::~ +~\~<,~ . He also did some research on the State budget for the Public Works Assistance Account (Public Works Trust Fund). He is concerned about money being taken out ofthe fund to balance the remainder of the budget. This is an important resource that the County has utilized in the past. . There is a presentation by the State this week at WSU/Extension on innovations in economic development. County Administrator Morley: . When he went to the West End with Commissioner Austin, they met with the County Deputy and discussed law enforcement issues and opportunities for partnerships. . They also met with the Tourism Coordinating Council. . The County, City, and other local agencies have been working with the State Department of Transportation on how to deal with the Hood Canal Bridge closure. . The County is continuing work with the State on the Mystery Bay mooring buoy and water quality issues. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes of April 6,2009 as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Planning Commission Recommendation re: Amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinance No. 03-0317-08: Al Scalf, Director of Community Development (DCD) explained that these amendments are the result of a remand order of non-compliance from the Growth Management Act issued by the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board (WWGMHB). Donna Frostholm, Associate Planner, reported that DCD sent out a public notice of intent on March 4, 2009 that the County would be considering amendments regarding channel migration zones (CMZs) in the Jefferson County Code, Chapter 18.22. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 18 and deliberated on the April I. If the Board agrees with the Planning Commission's recommendation on the proposed amendments, they do not need to hold another public hearing. Al Scalf noted that the only new information the Board is receiving is a map of the channel migration zones on the east side of the County. The only regulated CMZs are Dosewalips, Duckabush, the Big Quilcene and Little Quilcene rivers. The lower Hoh River is regulated on the West End. Donna Frostholm reported that 16 citizens gave testimony at the Planning Commission hearing. Three people were in support of the proposed amendments. Currently only high risk hazards are included, but these three people wanted to see the medium risk hazards included also. The remaining citizens spoke out against the recommendations, citing the WWGMHB vs Futurewise decision. Some people whose families have lived near the high risk areas for generations said that they have never had a problem \'lith channel migration zones and they don't believe that the protection is necessary. Donna Frostholm explained that the WWGMHB decision directed that the County include regulation of high risk hazards in JCC 18.22. Al Scalf added that neither the staff or Planning Commission recommendation incorporates regulating the medium risk zone. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 13, 2009 ~'~"\'c' r\,'~ ~"""Y""';' . ;>,,,,,,.~> Commissioner Austin stated that a suggestion was made to take protection of the CMZs out of the Critical Areas Ordinance and have them covered under the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Donna Frostholm explained that the WWGMHB order did not direct the County to take the CMZs out of the critical areas section of the Code. In addition, the map indicates that there are areas designated as high risk CMZs that are outside of the 200 foot wide area regulated under the SMP. The Board and staff discussed the May 18, 2009 deadline for submitting the final legislative decision on the alllendments to the WWGMHB. Chairman Sullivan stated that he thinks it is the expectation of the public that the Board hold a public hearing. Commissioner Austin moved to schedule a public hearing on the amendments to JCC 18.22 on April 27, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. and direct staffto publish the hearing notice. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Presentation on Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition Legislative Budgets and their Effect on Jefferson County Projects: Richard Wojt, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition reported that the Legislature is trying to reconcile the Senate and House versions ofthe budget for WWRC program. The House has proposed $80 million, the Senate has proposed $50 million, and they are still negotiating. If the $80 million isn't approved, several conservation projects in Jefferson County will not receive funding. He asked the Board to contact the Legislators and request that they support the $80 million budget. Recognition of Fire Chief Bob Wilson's Contribution to the Quilcene Community: Commissioner Austin moved to direct the County Administrator to research an appropriate way to honor Quilcene Fire Chief Bob Wilson, possibly through naming a public structure. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board also authorized the County Administrator to take appropriate implementing actions. . County Administrator Briefing Session: The following items were discussed. Commissioner/County Administrator representation for the annual Disability for a Day event scheduled on April 22. CRAB County Engineer of the Year nomination. Invitation to tour the Port Townsend Paper Company. 2009 Budget update and reduction of employee hours. Jeff Com Board of Directors meeting update. Continued discussion about Housing Authority of Jefferson County. Facilitation appropriation for WRIA 17 proposed by the State Legislature. Irondale/Port Hadlock Sewer System financing from the State. Possible funding from Public Works Trust Fund for Courthouse restoration and security grants. . . . . . . . . Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 13, 2009 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:53 p.m. until the next regular meeting on April 20, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. MEET~G ADJOURNED .~<:;~~;" v t.:; I;' ~ t; ~~t~ ~ I , ~ " \ ~. ,,~'..\ ~ 1 ^ ;.; I\~r J-tf. .1 ... ... ., 1 . oJ. ::,.... ~~ I .,' .-:: ;'~. " ~ :' " 0"' I Ie . '. . -..... :!J" . J('-..~..~",,~: \ .....~ ,:,/ ATTES'1~'" , ~~~' ('Me Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS {:/h--~ Davif~~van, Chair (g&y:~--~ Phil Johnson, Member ~,~~ Page 5