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Home My WebLink AboutM021610 ~~ CO~ 9~~~ ~/~ \, ~~ I"'" "e 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 of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of February 16, 2010 The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Sullivan at the appointed time 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: 4 citizens commented in opposition to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding types of uses at the Jefferson County International Airport and joint economic development planning between the Port of Port of Townsend, City of Port Townsend, and Jefferson County; a citizen encouraged the Board's participation in an open house being held by a local company named Atlas; a citizen explained that there is no military or paramilitary training taking place at the Port Townsend Sportsmen's Association's gun range and that the shooting is kept within time constraints and does not cause health issues related to noise; a citizen reviewed the number of public record requests submitted to the County by various individuals over the last few years; a citizen expressed his concern about families struggling in the current economy and stated that he believes too much emphasis is put on tourist trade and that the local economy must be diversified; a citizen stated that grants are not "free" money, they come from taxes, and the County needs to become more self-reliant and less reliant on grants; a citizen asked for clarification about the conveyance of public facilities to the City of Port Townsend listed as item #7 on the Consent Agenda; a citizen expressed his appreciation for the County's cooperative efforts in working with the State Department of Natural Resources to perpetuate forest values; a citizen explained that many public record requests the County has received are the result of lawsuits which require obtaining discovery information. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 07-10 re: Naming a Private Road Sunfield Lane; Jake Meyer, Petitioner 2. BID AWARDS (3): 1) 2010/2011 Pavement Marking; Stripe Rite, Inc.; 2) 2010 Supply of Liquid Asphalt; Paramount Petroleum and Albina Asphalt; and 3) 2010/2011 Supply of Aggregate for Bituminous Surface; Port Orchard Sand and Gravel 3. AGREEMENT NO. GI000406 re: Coordinated Prevention Grant Enforcement - Promote and Ensure Compliance with Solid Waste Management Regulations; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology 4. AGREEMENT re: KIPHS Software License; Jefferson County Public Health; Kansas Integrated Public Health System, Inc. 5. AGREEMENT NO. 0963-68037-02, Amendment No.2 re: Chemical Dependency Prevention Services; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA) Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of February 16,2010 6. AGREEMENT NO. 0663-988276-04, Amendment No.4 re: Juvenile Accountability Block Grant - Support for the Proctor Home Project; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration 7. Conveyance of Public Facilities re: Transfer Station Water Main Extension Project; Jefferson County Public Works; City of Port Townsend 8. Unclaimed Property Claim; $250.00 from Allstate Insurance Company to Jefferson County; Group Policy Benefit Claim Payment; Washington State Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Section 9. Appointment of Public Health Director, Jean Baldwin as Interim County Administrator Pursuant to Ordinance No. 03-0618-07; February 17 through February 28, 2010 10. Advisory Board Reappointment; Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors; Three (3) Year Term Expiring February 2, 2013; Linda Hanel, Treasurer 11. Advisory Board Reappointment; Conservation Futures Advisory Board; Four (4 ) Year Term Expiring February 13,2014; John Augustus Wood, District #1 12. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated February 8, 2010 Totaling $540,297.38 13. Payment ofJefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated February 5, 2010 Totaling $768,129.05 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated February 5, 2010 Totaling $613,520.32 and February 6, 2010 Totaling $108,575.71 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed various meetings they will be attending this week. County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following items: . The Port Townsend Sportsmen's Association has submitted a request to extend the hours of operation which is being processed by the County. It is also being researched whether or not there has been any change in the types of use at the facility. . A broadband coalition has been formed in anticipation of additional funding through the federal government's economic stimulus package to help the economies of rural and distressed Counties by providing information technology infrastructure for future economic development. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the minutes of December 14,2009 as submitted. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Update re: Washington State Department of Corrections Community Service Based Program: Phil Kitchel with the Washington State Department of Corrections explained that the Department of Corrections works jointly with the State Department of Natural Resources to provide this program which utilizes the irunate workforce at the minimum security facility Olympic Corrections Center. The program promotes the rehabilitation of inmates and teaches positive work habits while managing State Trust lands. The program also provides opportunities for offenders to obtain transition skills to re-enter the workforce and take their place in society. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of February 16,2010 The use of the inmate workforce saves taxpayers millions of dollars and assists communities in a variety of public projects around the State. Some of the programs offered include: fire suppression and prevention, replanting trees and pre-commercial tree thinning, search and rescue, painting, noxious weed removal, sandbagging, etc. After reviewing the activities of the community service based program he provided a complete list of services and costs and a draft agreement for the Board to review and consider if there is interest at some point in the future. He also invited the Board to come visit and tour the facility. Memorandum of Understanding re: Clarification of Jefferson County International AirportJEssential Public Facility Uses, Marine Trades Use Limitation, Lease Rates, and Joint Economic Development Planning,- Port of Port Townsend, City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County: County Administrator Philip Morley presented a draft memorandum of understanding (MOD) for the Board's consideration. He explained that the proposed MOU between the Port of Townsend, City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County focuses on the collaboration efforts with regard to uses at the Jefferson County International AirportlEssential Public Facility and economic development planning. Specifically, the MOU limits marine trade use at the airport and outlines that the Port will only consider marine trades to locate at the airport, if other suitable properties are not available within the other Port properties. With regard to lease rates, the MOU documents that the Port will apply a methodology of calculating lease rates that are based on capital and market factors and similar to the lease rate calculations for other Port property. Basically, it is to show the Port's intention not to undercut the market. Additionally, the MOD provides for the development of a joint economic development planning agreement between the Port, City and County. The planning agreement will outline a process by which all parties agree to develop a common and shared economic development vision for the future to allow for a more concerted effort to work together and a better coordination of those efforts. City Council-Member Kris Nelson stated that the City has approved the MOU and believes it is a great first step, but more needs to be done. The City is specifically looking to have a coordinated economic develop plan. A study was started a few years ago, but was never completed. City representatives support economic development and believes it is key to a thriving community. Economic development in the County and City can compliment each other and not be in spite each other. The City feels strongly that there needs to be a coordinated effort to make sure that the County and City thrive together. This is the first step toward a greater area of success. Port Commissioner John Collins expressed the Port's appreciation for the opportunity this agreement offers to all three governments to forge ahead on behalf of all the citizens ofthe County. It is important to note that even though the County and Port have countywide responsibilities and jurisdictions, there are many things that those agencies may do outside the Port Townsend City limits that still have an impact on the City and vice versa. We are all in the same ship economically and we must operate on that basis. The Port has approved the MOU and would like to schedule a meeting as soon as possible with the presiding officers of the three elected bodies to discuss where we go from this point. It would also be valuable to have the County Administrator, City Manager and Port Manager attend as welL Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of February 16,2010 WSU Extension Agent Katherine Baril commented that a consistent platform to work under is critical for business success. Collaboration and cooperation among the major pillars of our community is very good. She agrees that this is great first step. Trust is critical in providing consistency for businesses. Businesses which were not suitable to be located in the Port Townsend Business Park went to Glen Cove. Some made it, some didn't. She noted that there are 5 or 6 companies here that are incredibly desirable to other Counties. Ifwe don't find a way to accommodate them and keep them here, they will be recruited by other Counties. These businesses have incubated well in Glen Cove, but now where do they go? With feasibility study at the Port, we need to make sure that we are identifying emerging industries and not just mature industries. The process that the three govemment agencies have committed to is not only about trust building, but also about being team because it takes all of us to help do this work for the community. Team Jefferson is willing to contribute in any way it can. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the MOU with the City of Port Townsend and the Port of Port Townsend. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Letter of Appreciation; East Jefferson Rotary: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve a letter to East Jefferson Rotary expressing appreciation for the gift of $5,000 to the County for the maintenance ofH.J. Carroll Park. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 11 :34 p.m. until the next regular Monday meeting at 9:00 a.m. or special meeting as properly noticed pursuant to RCW 42.30.080. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEETING ~DJPD.RNED .,. - J 'l (j ''', ,,\. SEAL: .')' .~ }',.\\ ,i,. . \1', :jl '.,lti\ ,: . *,'1/:1 . . '. J ,> .. 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