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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM042009 ~~ COMAqrn~ ~1f<[;ON ~~ ~'($ ~ ~.~ I..... ~ ~ -<I \ ' I . I / \~ ~ ~N~/ 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 April 20, 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 requested that the Board wait to approve the request to name a private road submitted by Pope Resources; two people noted several reasons why they don't think the Sheriffs Office should do the security at the Shine Pit Park and Ride; a citizen stated that he is no longer getting a return receipt for e-mails to the County and asked if a new policy has been put in place?; a citizen invited the Board to a Sunshine Forum on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) on May 19; a citizen cautioned that the County needs to be sure that the correct process is followed on the SMP; and two people discussed their concerns about the declining economy in the County and the need for an economic development plan. 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. I. RESOLUTION NO. 22-09 re: To Deny the Intent to Vacate a Portion of Garden Club Road, Per Resolution No. 68-08, County Road No. 585809 2. CALL FOR BIDS re: Center Road Asphalt Overlay Project No. CR-1827, Phase 4; Bids will be Accepted Until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18,2009 and Opened and Read Publicly Shortly Thereafter in the Commissioners Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse 3. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING re: Law Enforcement Overtime During Hood Canal Bridge Closure; Jefferson County Sheriffs Office; Port Townsend Police Department and Washington Traffic Safety Commission 4. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Philip Siemion, District #3 5. Advisory Board Resignation; Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors; Wendell Paulsen 6. Advisory Board Appointments (2); Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, District #3 Representatives; Terms Expire April 20, 2011; Kathleen Kler and Dr. Whitney Meissner 7. Advisory Board Appointment; Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors; Term Expiring December 20,2010; Chris Hansen 8. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 13, 2009 Totaling $749,430.93 Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 20, 2009 PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the Month of May 2009 as Older Americans Month: Chairman Sullivan read the proclamation designating Mayas Older Americans Month. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Executive Director Roy Walker of Olympic Area Agency on Aging, Bob Stevenson, Chair of the State Council on Aging and several members of the Citizen's Advisory Council were present to accept the proclamation. Roy Walker noted that Jefferson County is one of three counties that leads the nation in proportion of older people. He added that these people are an important resource and an asset to the community. Moment of Silence: Chairman Sullivan noted that Peter Simpson, Director of the Port Townsend Film Festival and Quilcene Fire Chief Bob Wilson passed away within the last few days. The Board invited the audience to share a moment of silence in honor of these two individuals who made many contributions to Jefferson County. PROCLAMATION re: Recognizing Fire Chief Bob Wilson's Service with Jefferson County Fire District #2 and Extending Condolences to His Family: Commissioner Austin read the proclamation honoring Fire Chief Bob Wilson. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the proclamation and Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Fire Commissioner Mike Whitaker accepted the proclamations for Chief Wilson's family and for the Fire District. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on the following subj ects. Commissioner Austin: . Last week, the County's Incident Management Team participated in a successful exercise at the Emergency Operations Center that tested how they would react if there was a 6.8 earthquake in the area. The alternate Emergency Operations Center in Port Townsend was also activated for the exerCise. He is going to Olympia this week to urge the Governor to sign the opt out program legislation to allow people to contribute a $5 donation toward State Parks when they renew their license tabs. He will also be testifYing at the State Parks Commission meeting. He plans to talk with the Commissioner of Public Lands regarding ongoing concerns about the Department of Natural Resources/Pope Resources land exchange. Commissioner Johnson: . Last week a group of people, including representatives from the State, met to discuss the creation of an accredited school of historic preservation at Fort Worden. Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark stated that he is determined to work with the County Commissioners and Pope Resources on the proposed DNR land exchange at Port Ludlow until both parties are satisfied. . . . Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 20, 2009 Chairman Sullivan: . He attended a program at WSU/Extension last week sponsored by the State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development on Road Maps to Innovation, the approach the State is taking on economic development. Much of the focus was on entrepreneurship. County Administrator Morley: . There was another economic development workshop last week at the Port of Port Townsend that addressed the importance of encouraging existing businesses. Team Jefferson and WSU are working to build a diverse County economy in seven or eight core areas rather than focusing on one area. Discussion and Possible Approval re: A GREEMENT: Security Services for Shine Pit Park and Ride During Hood Canal Bridge Closure: The County Administrator reported that Jefferson Transit advertised an RFP for security services at the Shine Pit Park and Ride during the Hood Canal Bridge closure. The Sheriff, acting as an independently Elected Official, put together a proposal and was selected to provide the services. Joe D' Amico from Security Services Northwest also submitted a proposal and has written a letter to Jefferson Transit and the County Commissioners regarding his concerns about the Sheriffs Office being awarded this work. Commissioner Austin noted that he thinks the attorney for Jefferson Transit has addressed Mr. D'Amico's concerns. Auditor Donna Eldridge also raised some concerns regarding the budget implications of the contract because the Deputies will be working overtime. Philip Morley answered that the contract will bring in additional revenue to the Sheriff s Office. He recommended that the Auditor talk with Sheriff Hernandez. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the agreement between the Sheriff's Office and Jefferson Transit. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion and Possible Approval re: RESOLUTION NO. 23-09 re: Naming a Private Road Big Sky Loop; Pope Resources, Petitioner: Mara Dotson, Public Works, stated that Public Works received a petition to name this existing unnamed private road off Phillips Road. Monte Reinders, County Engineer, reported that some questions have been raised about the permitting associated with the road and property. He explained that the primary reason for naming a road is to assist emergency responders. The Department's recommendation is to name the road Big Sky Loop. Director of Community Development Al Scalf explained that when this property was logged, a logging road was installed which did not require County review because it was under a Department of Natural Resources forest practices permit. A proposed subdivision application has been submitted to divide eighty acres of the property into 4 twenty acre parcels which is the appropriate zoning in that area. There are three more forty acre parcels owned by the petitioner that are adjacent to the proposed subdivision. The current application is a Type II with public notice and an Administrative Decision. DCD will be reviewing zoning, sub-division, stormwater, critical areas, and SEPA. It must meet the requirements of the Code to be approved. The proposal has not been noticed and the public comment period hasn't begun yet. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 20, 2009 Al Scalf recommended that the Board approve the road name although he may have to do a review of any work that has already been done on the road. He added that approving the road name doesn't allude to approval of a plat. Monte Reinders added that he sees the road naming as an independent action and he doesn't think it would create a conflict further on in the permitting process. Commissioner Austin moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 23-09 to name a private road Big Sky Loop. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes of April 13,2009. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Letter of Appreciation for Jefferson County Courthouse Drawings and Visit to Courthouse: The County Administrator reported that last week Mr. Bill Niekamp's third grade class from Mountain View Elementary visited the Courthouse to see their drawings on display on the first floor. He presented a draft letter of appreciation to the teacher and the class. Commissioner Johnson moved to have the Board sign the letter to be sent to Mr. Niekamp's class. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Letter to State Legislators Requesting Supportfor the IrondalelPort Hadlock Sewer System Project: Philip Morley reported that last week Chairman Sullivan visited Senator Hargrove, Representative Van de Wege, and Representative Kessler to discuss potential financing from the Public Works Trust Fund for the Irondale/Port Hadlock Sewer System Project. The consultants on the project have suggested that the Board send a follow-up letter to the Legislators. He presented the Board with a draft letter and a few changes were suggested. Commissioner Austin moved to have the Board sign the letters as amended and send them to Senator Hargrove, Representative Van de Wege, and Representative Kessler. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. County Administrator Briefing Session: The following items were discussed. . State funding for Courthouse improvements tied to legislative action to replace the Public Works Trust Fund. . The Commissioners reported on their visits with State Legislators last week. The County Administrator distributed a position letter from Washington State Association of Counties to the Legislators. . The current review process for the Shoreline Master Program update. . Current economic development planning efforts by Team Jefferson. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of April 20, 2009 . The County Administrator will participate in the Annual Disability For A Day event on April 22. . County Engineer of the Year nomination. . JeffCom Board of Directors update and efforts to resolve a tower issue between JeffCom and the City of Port Townsend. . Schedule for updating the 2009 budget and setting public hours for the Courthouse. . Options for the administration of the Housing Authority of Jefferson County. . The WRIA 17 Steering Committee declined a $50,000 appropriation proposed by the State Legislature but has agreed to continue to work together to resolve water use conflicts. . Additional advertising for persons interested in serving on the Planning Commission representing Commissioner Districts #1 and #3. . Washington State Association of Counties Joint Conference in June. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:2 I p.m. until the next regular meeting on April 27, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. ATTEST: ~:J:~ Crr/C Deputy Clerk of the Board "'.))" " JEFFERSON COUNTY HOujL~S David Sullivan, Chair ~I Phil Johnson, Member MEETING ADJOURNED ~~ 'i r .'j '/ '.; " " .. .-" SEAL: .. 'i .. . · '-: ' '<, ~l.~ ~ (? " (; , '" t ~ - ,>I, "'~' "". . < . :,o;....~3t'\ ' '~~~" ~.) .' I -',.' . ~~""Y , , '.. \J~+"", '. f.... .: " ~-/ ~,' .!'.~. !-dle" ," I ,'\.:- . w(k/~ Austin, Member Page 5