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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM052609 ~1 COMAttrn.. ~/<~~'YI2, S1'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 ofthe Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of May 26,2009 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 noted that there was a pamphlet in the Peninsula Daily News last week about the primary role and responsibility of the Port of Port Townsend to encourage economic development in the County and there will be a presentation on clean energy businesses and opportunities this week at the Skookum Building; two people said that even though it is the Port's responsibility to promote economic development, economic development is an element in the Growth Management Act and the Comprehensive Plan and they think that restrictive zoning and enforcement regulations in the County make it difficult for a business to relocate or expand; a citizen reported that he thinks the Sunshine Forum on the proposed Shoreline Master Program update was a success with approximately ninety property owners in attendance, including many waterfront property owners who indicated that they didn't receive notification from the County about proposed changes that would impact the use of their property; a citizen requested that the County Commissioner's meeting minutes list the names of the people who speak during the Public Comment Period and that a tentative agenda and detailed minutes be done for the County Administrator's Briefing Session in the afternoon; and, another person asked about the requirements for listing correspondence on the Commissioner's agenda. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 33-09 re: Amending the Jefferson County Personnel Administration Manual, Chapter 6 Section 4.0 (Holiday Pay During a Declared Emergency Budget Reduction - Furlough Days) 2. AGREEMENT re: Project SEARCH; Jefferson County Public Health; Port Townsend School District #50 3. BID AWARD re: Center Road Overlay Project, Phase 4, CR-1827; Jefferson County Public Works; Lakeside Industries 4. Letter of Congratulations for Receiving a 2008 National Wetlands Award for Conservation and Restoration; Peter Bahls, Northwest Watershed Institute 5. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated May 13, 2009 Totaling $7,153.90 and Dated May 18,2009 Totaling $899,868.18 Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 26. 2009 6. Payment ofJefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated May 19, 2009 Totaling $90,518.24 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated May 14, 2009 Totaling $94,010.52 and Dated May 20, 2009 Totaling $15,670.83 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on the following subjects. Commissioner Austin: . Mobilisa, a local company, was awarded several large military contracts recently. . Indian Island Naval MAG hosted the Deer Run last weekend. This is the first year they have had the run since 9/1 land there was a good turnout. . The Brinnon Shrimp fest was also last weekend. . There was a Memorial Day service at the American Legion on Monday. Commissioner Johnson: . This week he will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dove House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. . He is traveling to the West End to a Marine Resources Committee community outreach Potluck next weekend. County Administrator Philip Morley: . The County received an invitation to join the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Pool (WRCIP), an insurance pool made up of smaller rural counties. Currently the County is insured by the Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP). He will review the information from the WRCIP and compare their services. Clarification of Resolution with Respect to Salaried Staff and the Workweek Reduction for the Current Expense Fund: The County Administrator reported that after the Board took action on Resolution No. 27-09 on April 27, the State Legislature adopted SB6l57 which recognized that many jurisdictions are reducing staff hours or asking staff to take furlough cut backs. This bill, which becomes effective on July 1, provides that staff will not be penalized in terms of their State retirement benefits calculated during the period the furloughs are in place. Commissioner Austin moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 34-09 which clarifies Resolution No. 27-09 with respect to salaried staff and the workweek reduction for the Current Expense Fund. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 26,2009 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes of April 20,2009 as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of April 27, 2009 as presented. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion and Possible Approval: AGREEMENT re: Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 20, Phase IV Watershed Plan Implementation; Jefferson County Public Health; Clal/am County, Makah Tribe, Quileute Tribe, Hoh Tribe and City of Forks: Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health Specialist II, explained that this is an inter-governmental agreement that addresses the implementation phase of the WRIA 20 Watershed Plan. The agreement is between the six originating governments: Jefferson County, Clallam County, the City of Forks, the Makah Tribe, the Quileute Tribe, and the Hoh Tribe. WRlA 20 encompasses the Quileute watershed and contains some ofthe last salmon runs in Washington State that are not ESA listed. The WRIA 20 Watershed Plan was approved at a joint meeting of the Jefferson and Clallam County Commissioners on November 5, 2008. The plan directs the initiating governments to form a successor group to the Planning Unit to be called the Implementation Body (IB). On April 21, the agreement before the Board was preliminarily approved by WRlA 20 representatives. It establishes the IB, bylaws and groundrules. The purpose of the IB is to move forward with the development of an Implementation Plan that will prioritize the recommended actions in the Watershed Plan regarding water quantity, water quality, and fish habitat. The Implementation Plan must include a consideration of municipal water rights in the watershed, strategies to provide sufficient water for agriculture, instreams flows, and/or commercial, industrial and residential use. Timelines will be set to achieve these strategies and interim milestones will measure progress. The agreement and the Implementation Plan will not extend to any waters wholly within any Indian reservation nor will it impair any treaty, water, or other right of any Indian Tribe or any other entity or person. Clallam County will continue as lead agency and be responsible for meeting coordination and facilitation. They will also pass through a portion ofthe funding from the State Department of Ecology to Jefferson County for assistance with public outreach and development of the Implementation Plan. This will be done under a separate agreement. The IB will consist of representatives from each of the six initiating governments plus five stakeholder groups in order to represent broader interests. State agencies will have an ex-officio status. Any of the initiating governments have the option of terminating their participation. The agreement remains in effect until 2013 unless amended. Policy decisions will be by consensus. Business decisions will require an absolute majority vote. Approval of the Implementation Plan will require a two-thirds vote. The plan must be completed by the end of February, 20 I O. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 26,2009 The Planning Unit has tasked the IB with examination ofthe phrase "ecologically sustainable water management" which is used in the Watershed Plan to describe the balance between ecosystems and humans. How the IB defmes the phrase may influence the prioritization of projects. The Implementation Plan will identifY projects and activities that serve both short-term and long-term interests and management goals. The projects determined to have the greatest benefit will be implemented first. Many of the actions and management strategies listed in the Watershed Plan reflect the need for additional information and data on flows and water quality. Two other priorities are public outreach and work to anticipate the impacts of climate change. Tami Pokorny stated that, if the Board signs the agreement, there will not be an impact to Jefferson County's General Fund until after February 2010 because of the pass through agreement with Clallam County. She also requested that the Board designate a Jefferson County representative to serve on the IB. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the intergovernmental agreement for the WRIA 20, Phase IV implementation. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The County Administrator stated that Chairman Sullivan has been the representative for WRIA 20 in the past. Commissioner Austin moved to appoint Chairman Sullivan as Jefferson County's representative and Tami Pokorny as the alternate representative on the WRIA 20 Implementation Body. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. . County Administrator Briefing Session: The following subjects were discussed. Commissioners' and County Administrator's schedule coordination, including attendance at the WSAC Conference in June. The importance of early preparation on proposed mineral severance fee legislation and lining up sponsors for the 2010 State Legislative Session. Letter from Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark regarding the proposed State Department of Natural Resources/Pope Resources land exchange, the County's response, and outreach to potential conservation partners. Meeting with the City of Port Townsend to look at a rational way to evaluate and manage current Jeff Com E9ll issues. The 2010 budget schedule. OESD Youth Employment opportunity. The need for grant funding for water system improvements at the US Forest Service Falls View Campground. A possible grant for $250,000 for masonry restoration at the Courthouse. Port Townsend Paper Company request for a letter of support for their pending air permit. . . . . . . . . Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 26,2009 e,~'C"\ ._ ,'0"-'. .,',..;", ~,. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 3: 13 p.m. until the next regular meeting on Monday, June 1, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. MEETING ADJOUENED ,- '" /' "? ~'.. SRi, '../,..~: .... '$;~\' r,~: ~;~r' '\!( . ..~,~ . "J " \ ,,- ! .,' . ' , J\ '. -_ ./ -.J ',' ~/ ;; ~",.../ ATTEST:,. .: i' '. ' " ~:J~C~C Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ddCi~l .~ P~---' Davl Su d~~Atc? ~-- Phlr'Johnson, Member \~~~ Jot Austin, Member Page 5