HomeMy WebLinkAboutM081709District 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 August 17, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Sullivan at the appointed time in the
presence Commissioner John Austin. Commissioner Phil Johnson was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in
attendance at the meeting: A citizen commented that the annual picnic held by Security Services NW on
Saturday was well attended and he hopes to see the Board attend in the future; another citizen expressed
concern about the national and local economies; a citizen stated his comments made last week at the Clean
Water District heazing were mis-quoted and he clarified what he said was "he will not receive any services"
from the tax, he did not say he will not benefit from the district being in place; another citizen noted a
correction to his testimony on the Clean Water District fee that was included in an article in the newspaper
which said he represented the Washington Environmental Council when in fact he represents the Olympic
Environmental Council; a citizen stated the Jefferson County Fair was very successful this year and was one
of the best ever.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin
moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Chairman Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion
carried.
1. AGREEMENT: re: Annual Telephone Maintenance for the Courthouse; Jefferson County Central
Services; Stargate Technologies, Inc.
2. AGREEMENT: re: Annual Telephone Maintenance for the Sheriff s Department; Jefferson County
Central Services; Stargate Technologies, Inc.
3. AGREEMENT: re: Annual Telephone Maintenance for Castle Hill; Jefferson County Central
Services; Stargate Technologies, Inc.
4. AGREEMENT N0.0963-53330, Amendment No. 1 re: Medicaid Administrative Match; August
28, 2009 through December 31, 2010; Language change; 7efferson County Public Health;
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
5. AGREEMENT: re: Implementation Agreement; July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012; Nurse Family
Partnership; Jefferson County Public Health; Mason County
6. AGREEMENT NO. G1000092 re: Stream Flow Gaging; July 1, 2009 through June 30, 201 l;
Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology
7. Advisory Board Appointment: Housing Authority Board of Jefferson County as Resident Member;
Term Expiring 8/17/11; Patricia Teal
8. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated August 10, 2009 Totaling $264,614.74
Payment of Jefferson County A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated August 5, 2009 Totaling
$618,888.51
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COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and the County
Administrator each reported as follows:
Commissioner Austin:
Many activities were going on over the weekend including: The Jefferson County Fair, the Jefferson
Land Trust Picnic and Port Ludlow Days.
The State Boazd of Health passed the environmental school rules and specific elements of those rules
will be put in place when they are funded by the State legislature.
Each year 200,000 to 300,000 visitors use the Upper Hoh Road which is difficult and expensive to
maintain. He will be meeting with Washington State Department of Transportation Secretazy Paula
Hammond this week to discuss strategies for transferring the Upper Hoh Road from thejurisdiction
of Jefferson County to the State or Federal Government.
He expressed the value of the tremendous volunteer work that goes into putting on the Jefferson
County Fair.
Chairman Sullivan:
The Upper Hoh Road provides access to the Hoh Rain Forest and is very important to the economy
of the West End and City of Forks. The State has been very supportive with emergency funding for
repairs and access to the park needs to be maintained.
03A is working on internal issues with the Senior Nutrition Program and In-Home Care Givers
program in Pacific County and may possibly contract with a different agency to provide these
services.
The Board will be attending a Transit meeting and Health Board meeting later this week
Philip Morley, County Administrator:
This afternoon he will discuss a proposal to locate an eazly education program at the Port Townsend
Community Recreation Center.
The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is also scheduled for discussion this afternoon. He has asked
Department of Community Development staff to have their initial comments available prior to the
opening of public review on the Planning Commission's draft so the public can review both at the
same time.
A briefing on the 2010 Census will be held next week with representatives from the Census Bureau.
HE~iRING re: Intent to Sell Surplus County Property: Treasurer Judi Morris was present to
request the Board approve an intent to sell surplus County property which includes various county vehicles
and equipment. Proper notice was published in the Leader newspaper. If approved, sales will take place on
September 19, 2009 at Stokes Auction in Port Orchard and September 16, 2009 at Ritchie Brothers in
Olympia.
Chairman Sullivan questioned if any of the vehicles could be traded in through the "Cash fox Clunkers"
program? County Administrator Philip Morley replied that he was asked that same question by a citizen,
but, he daes not know if the County is eligible to participate in that program. Chairman Sullivan stated that
it is doubtful that government agencies are eligible to participate in the government funded program.
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Commissioner Austin asked if there are minimum bid requirements? Treasurer Judi Morris answered that
the minimum bid amounts are determined by the auction agencies.
Chairman Sullivan opened the public testimony portion of the hearing. Hearing no comments for or against
the intent to sell surplus County property, Chairman Sullivan closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Austin moved to approve RESOLUTION N0.47;09 authorizing a notice of intention to sell
surplus County property. Chairman Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried.
COUNTYADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION:
County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Commissioners:
• Schedule coordination
• Budget
• Staff Briefing on Request to Locate the Neighborhood Schoolhouse Early Childhood Program at the
Recreation Center within the Port Townsend Community Center
• Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Status Update
• Miscellaneous Topics
NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at
3:44 p.m. until the next regular meeting on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Chairman Sullivan
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
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