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Home My WebLink AboutM022210 ~~ COltlMh.... ~~~ ~~~ Oo'::\~ ~(~ \, ~\ """' " .tS I . j \~ ~/ ~~~ 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 22, 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: a citizen noted that the interlocal agreement being considered for approval by the Board (consent agenda item # 1) is a different version from the one being considered by the Port Townsend School District as shown on their website and may be different from the versions being considered by the other participating agencies; a citizen commented on the declining local economy which has resulted in a lack of jobs and a decrease in tourism; a citizen feels that economic development should be the Commissioner's first priority and that they need to reassess County land use regulations that prevent businesses from expanding or coming to the area; a citizen commented on the amount of requests for public records received by the County and noted that legislation is being proposed that will address the issue of harassment and allow public agencies to charge for time spent on requests that take more than 5 hours; a citizen stated that legislation is being proposed to merge the Growth Management Act and Shoreline Management Act and then he commented on global warming issues being based on untruths and non-facts, and expressed his concern for how much money has been spent on what many believe is a non-issue; a citizen explained that he submits public records requests as part of his lawsuit investigations and will continue to request public records because it is his lawful right; a citizen commented that global warming is based on data from NASA showing that last year was the second warmest year on record for world temperatures; the Jefferson County Auditor commented on public records training she recently attended and after expressing the importance of building trust with the public she urged the Board and all Elected Officials to attend this training; a citizen stated that he feels the resources of the community are not brought to bear to assist the County with doing its business, and he asked Commissioner Sullivan for a response to his correspondence previously submitted; a citizen stated that there is no limit to the number of public records requests a citizen can submit and it is a citizen's right to investigate government. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to delete item # I and approve the balance of the consent agenda as submitted. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. DELETED - AGREEMENT, InterlocaI re: Resource Conservation Management Services: City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, Port Townsend School District, Chimacum School District and Jefferson County Hospital District #2 (Jefferson Healthcare) Approved Later in Minutes 2. AGREEMENT NO. 1805951806 re: Engineering Consultant Services for East Price Street Improvement Project; Jefferson County Public Works; SvR Design Company 3. Concurrence and Authorization to Proceed with the Real Property Negotiation and Acquisition Regarding Larry Scott Memorial Trail- Segment 4, County Project #CRI069, STPE-2016(015); Jefferson County Public Works Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of February 22, 2010 4. AGREEMENT, Interlocal, Amendment No.1 re: WRlA 20 Phase IV Implementation Plan; Jefferson County Public Health; Clallam County 5. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated February 16, 2010 Totaling $363,017.90 and Dated February 17, 2010 Totaling $5,187.00 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and the Interim-County Administrator each reported as follows: Commissioner Austin: . Noted that the Jamestown Skallam Tribe has requested representation on the Peninsula Regional Support Network Board of Directors. Commissioner Sullivan: . Reported that a consortium is working in coordination with other agencies statewide to prepare a proposal to receive stimulus funding as an opportunity to get public broadband technology in Jefferson County. Commissioner Johnson: . Advised that the number of members required for a quorum of the Hood Canal Coordinating Council was changed from 5 to 3 which may be an incentive for Counties to attend meetings. Interim-County Administrator/Public Health Director Jean Baldwin: . Informed the Board that many County employees have attended, and others will be attending, the public records certification training offered by the Washington Counties Risk Pool. Certification of the Annual Inventory of the Capitalized Assets As of December 31,2009: Clerk of the Board Lorna Delaney explained that the inventory of capitalized assets was prepared by the Auditor with the assistance of the Elected Officials and Department Heads who have certified the assets in their departments. The Board members then took a sworn oath that they have reviewed the listing of capitalized assets as of December 31,2009 as prepared by the County Auditor and certify that it is a true and correct inventory. Letter Regarding the Silent Alder Timber Sale and Options to Transfer Property to Jefferson County; Washington State Department of Natural Resources: Commissioner Austin moved to approve a letter to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the Silent Alder timber sale and options to transfer property from DNR to Jefferson County. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. AGREEMENT re: Resource Conservation Management Services; City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, Port Townsend School District, Chimacum School District and Jefferson County Hospital District #2 (Jefferson Healthcare): (Item #1 on the Consent Agenda) After confirming that the same version of the agreement is being considered by all participating agencies, Commissioner Austin moved to approve the agreement as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of February 22, 2010 County Administrator Briefing Session - Cancelled NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:12 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 ADJOtJRNED .}~,ty cQ" ' ."~ f.r,' SEAL:'.'J'Y' .. . '. c ' ~ ." ,/ '. Q \ .. "\', . ~:/~ ~ :< ~ ".t~ .'''/ ~~,.....::.i~(.. / .' "" ' t;i;;~~"~ Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD Of OMMISSIONERS kf~ /'~, Ulhv~dftft~ Davi Phil Johns n, Member J"~~~ Page 3