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Commissioner's Proceedings Vol. P
Jefferson County, Washington
157
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Chairman O'Meara informed the Board that he attended a meeting concerning the county's ine:urance
plans and Blue Cross Insurance Co. is initiating a raise of 300/0 whereas Washington Physicians Service is
initiating a raise of only 110/0, which has already been taken into consideration in the Preliminary Budget
for '12. O'Meara will investigate further and inform the Board.
Commissioner Huntlngford stated he wanted it to go on record that the editorial in last weeks Leader,
saying Commissioners were up here crying for a raise, was :il.n untrue statement. Said he has never asked
for a raise in all the yeRrs he's been Commissiom.ll~ and they were always trying to save the taxpayer money,
whenever and wherever possible, and wanted to se~ the statement retracted. No comment from the Press.
Motion by Commissioner Huntingford to have secret ballot vote for Treasurer to replace Arthur Swanson,
who is retiring. Chairman O'Meara asked to have the Board wait for another week due to indecision on
his part. Commissioner Kelly stated he felt it was a fair request, and thinks all three should agree on a
date. Selection will be made next .v<onday.
Motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Huntingford to appoint Mr. Mel Thompson,as
Fire Commissioner, Position No.2, Fire District No.4, to replace Mr. James Smith, deceased, as
recommended by Brinnon Volunteer .Fire Dept. Commissioners. Unanimous by Board.
Request for right-of-way fro'!'! Buck & Sons, Realty Company. . After checking, Becker informed the Board
this property had been aet Boide for county roadway and all that is necessary now is the legal paperwork
declaring it as such.
Letter from Sleavin-Kors, Profefeesional Engineers, regarding Shoreline Management. ,Chairman O'Meara
stated county has ah'eady set up and appointed a committee known as the Shore land Management Advisory
Commission, and is not necessary to hire outside firm.
Motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commis.sioner Huntingford to approve and accept minutes of
last meeting.
Board received petition to hold public hearing for the purpose of fixing the boundaries of a stock restricted
area in Western Jefferson County. Forty-six names on petition, 20 were registered voters. Hearing is
scheduled for October 7th. Notice of Public Hearing signed by Chairman O'Meara and Commissioner
Kelly. Commissioner Huntingford rescinded.
Board received Claim for Damages from Dennis L. Craig amounting to $25,300.00. Claims county is
responsible for his automobile accident on Old Shine Road on th 5th day of July, 1971, due to .lack of proper
road flig:ls. .v~tion by Commissioner Hnntingford, second by Commiss'ioner. Kelly to deny the claim.
Dick Bradley, Juvenile Probation Officer, appeared regarding his proposed budget for 1972. Stated increase
in budget was due to demands by the state to offer more advisor.y service to the Indians; they are required
to keep juveniles for a longer period of time and costs of detention have gone up; and percentages have gone
up on run-a-ways arid parole's from the Sheriff's office. He hopes to be able to hire one new man through
the Emergency Employment Program, which would enable him to lower his budget by that amount. Board
informed Mr. Bradley they have no plans, at the. present, .to cut his proposed budget.
Commissioners signed Notice of Time and Place of Hearing for Budget for 1972. Hearing scheduled for
Octobe r 4th.
Commissioners approved and signed Resolution No. 31-71, transfer of funds from Equipment Rental and Re-
volving Fund to County Road Fund, as follows:
JlESOLUT-ION NO. 31-71
WHEREAS, to effectuate a mOre definite control of fiscal matters affecting the office
of the County Engineer
BE IT Rl'i:SOLVED th.\t the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and empowered
to transfer from the Equipment Rental and Revoling Fund to the County Road Fund the sum of $6250.40
plus tax $312.52 total of $6562.92 for reimbursement of Item No.7, C. R. P. 331.
Adopted this -?..Qili day of ~ 1971.
BOARD OF JE~FFERSON COUNTY.COMMISSIONERS
Is/ A. lvi. O'Meara, Chalrman
SEAL:
.i..!!.L Geor"e Huntin"ford, Membe r
ATTEST: 1!L..>>.ettv J. Temele
'County AL\dltor f.nd Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Board.
ill Walter A. Kellv
Letter of appreciation fl:'OM lntermedlatl'l School Dli.t:rl.ct No. 114 for the $200 contribution to the Jefferson
County Teacher's Institute Fund'for. Il1service Training Workshops lor teachers.
Commiuioners revltlwed the 19n Preliminary Valuations presented by AllsesBor, Jim Sofie.
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