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Home My WebLink AboutM030810 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 March 8, 2010 In the absence of Chairman David Sullivan, Commissioner John Austin called the meeting to order at the appointed time. Commissioner Phil Johnson was present. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in attendance at the meeting: a citizen expressed appreciation for Chairman Sullivan attending the National Association of County official's (NACo) conference in an effort to obtain federal funding for Jefferson County; a citizen stated that he feels the County is too reliant on grant funding and is not self-sustaining, and he suggested that the Department of Community Development designate Friday's as "Fast Track Friday" to expedite permits and increase County efficiency at the expense of the developer requesting the permit; a citizen discussed his concern about global warming and his belief that it is supported by scientific data; a citizen commented on the County's budget, the local economy and areas where he believes the County could be more efficient; a citizen stated that the County may not get federal funding so it needs to look at ways to stimulate the economy by moving forward on the economic development plan; a citizen commented on what he views as use and abuse of the Open Public Meetings Act by citizens submitting public record requests and he stated that there is legislation being proposed that will address requests that are categorized as harassment; a citizen discussed the declining economy and decreasing job market in western Washington; a citizen commented on the proposed legislation to change the Open Public Meetings Act and the difficulty of establishing an intent to harass; a citizen stated that he believes there are differing standards for allowing individuals to speak during the public comment period; a citizen expressed concern that Community Development building inspectors are having to do clerical work for part of each day instead of conducting inspections out in the field. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson moved to delete the two letters (items 10 and II) to Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Patty Murray and Representative Norm Dicks regarding: 1) Support for the Joseph F. Wheeler Theater rehabilitation at Fort Worden State Park; and 2) Support for Port of Port Townsend FY2011 transportation appropriations request for high-speed passenger only ferry service between Port Townsend and Seattle, and to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda as submitted. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed E911 Emergency Locator Ordinance; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, March 22,2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Chambers 2. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Homeless Grant Assistance Program (HGAP); Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCAP); Jefferson County Administrator; Washington State Department of Commerce 3. AGREEMENT re: 2010 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Hotel-Motel Grant Funding; Forks Chamber of Commerce 4, AGREEMENT No. GI000S16 re: WRIA 17 Planning Unit Support; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology Page I Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 8, 2010 5, AGREEMENT No. C149S0, Amendment No. 22 re: Immunization Program CHILD Profile; Office Drinking Water Group A Program; On-Site LMP Implementation; Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR); WIC Nutrition Program; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 6. Advisory Board Resignation; Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee (MRC); Caroline Gibson, Marine Science Practitioner Representative 7. Advisory Board Change in Representation (2); Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee (MRC); 1) Anne Murphy District 2 Representative to Marine Science Practitioner Representative; and 2) Judy D' Amore Environmental/Conservation Representative to Marine Science Practitioner Alternate 8. Advisory Board Appointment; Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee (MRC); Al Bergstein, Environmental/Conservation Representative; Term Expires March 8, 2014 9. Advisory Board Appointment; Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee; Crystie Kisler, Farmers Interest Representative; Unexpired Term Expiring January 22, 2011 10, DELETED: Letter of Support for the Joseph F. Wheeler Theater Rehabilitation at Fort Worden State Park; Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Patty Murray and Representative Norm Dicks Approved Later in Minutes II. DELETED: Letter of Support for Port of Port Townsend FY20!! Transportation Appropriations Request; High-Speed Passenger Only Ferry (POF) Service between Port Townsend and Seattle; Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Patty Murray and Representative Norm Dicks See Discussion Later in Minutes 12. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated February 24,2010 Totaling $5,714,88 Two Letters to Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Patty Murray and Representative Norm Dicks: I) Support/or the Joseph F. Wheeler Theater Rehabilitation at Fort Worden State Park; and 2) Support/or Port 0/ Port Townsend FY20Il Transportation Appropriations Request/or High-Speed Passenger Only Ferry Service between Port Townsend and Seattle: (Items #10 and #11 on the Consent Agenda) Commissioner Austin questioned whether or not it would be more effective to wait to approve the letters until Chairman Sullivan returns so they can be signed by all the Board members rather than authorizing them to be signed only by the Chairman? County Administrator Philip Morley explained that Chairman Sullivan asked that these letters be prepared for the Board's consideration today. He is currently at the National Association of County Official's (NACO) conference in Washington D.C. and has original copies of the letters which he plans to sign and present to the federal legislative delegation once approval of his signature has been authorized, Commissioner Austin moved to approve the two letters and authorize Chairman Sullivan to sign them. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Johnson explained that he is not in support of a high-speed passenger-only ferry between Port Townsend and Seattle which could turn Port Townsend into a bedroom community, not to mention the amount of fuel needed to operate a high-speed ferry and the polluting emissions that result. Commissioner Austin replied that he is in support of this ferry service which will reduce traffic, thereby reducing the use offuel for motor vehicles, and will promote tourism and stimulate the economy, In addition, it is his understanding that the ferry placed on the route will be a different design than the one used in the past and will use much less fuel and have less of an impact on the environment. Commissioner Johnson stated that he is not ready to agree to this letter, but he will try to get additional information about it. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 8, 2010 Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the letter in support of the Joseph F, Wheeler Theater Rehabilitation at Fort Worden State Park and to authorize Chairman Sullivan to sign the letter. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion. The motion carried. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and the County Administrator each reported as follows: Commissioner Austin: . He will be attending the State Board of Health meeting this week which will focus on reviewing rule revisions for Class B water systems. . He will also be attending the State Parks meeting this week to encourage them to consider incorporating the Tomanowas Rock property into Anderson Lake State Park. . The report from the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Center shows that in both January and February there were 100 more visitors than in the prior year. Commissioner Johnson: . A presentation was given at a Marine Resource Committee meeting regarding the placement of tidal powered generators in the waters off of Whidbey Island in Island County to provide electricity for Snohomish County, Originally, it was being discussed that the generators would be placed in Jefferson County. There is proposed legislation that may give compensation to Counties for any degradation that may occur as a result of the generator placement. County Administrator Philip Morley: . State figures show that the unemployment rate in Jefferson County has increased to 10.6%. . In response to citizen comments he stated that the County is moving forward on economic development as follows: the recent Planning Commission meeting focused on the economic development element of the County's Comprehensive Plan; staff will be meeting with the Port and the City to discuss a potential interlocal agreement to establish a common economic development vision and strategy; both the broadband infrastructure and the Resource Conservation Manager grant proposals will be finalized in the near future. BID OPENING re: Publication of County Legal Notices: County Administrator Philip Morley opened and read the following bids that were received: BIDDER BID AMOUNT FONT TYPE/SIZE Port Townsend - Jefferson County Leader $7.50 per column inch Helvetica - 7 pt. $20.62 for sample advertisement Peninsula Daily News $6,00 per column inch Helvetica 55 Roman- No amount provided for sample 7.2 pt. advertisement Staff will review the bids and come back to the Board at a later date with a recommendation for bid award that is to the best advantage of the County. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 8, 2010 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Commissioners: . Schedule coordination . Community workshop input debrief and planning for future workshops . Legislative updates . Grant updates: Broadband and Resource Conservation Manager . Miscellaneous topics - GibbslBeausite Lakes State Department of Natural Resources Trust Land Transfer - Permit issues: Planning for Department of Community Development (DCD), Environmental Health and Public Works meeting with developers; and criteria for restoring hours at DCD. - Youth services white paper update - Adopt-a-park update - JeffCOM and CAD agreement with Spillman NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:55 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 Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried. -- MEETING ,ADJ@~ED .~'..' ~~,l, If;;i~'7. :~F... ." SE .~~....., ;r r~r . 'I._~~' : . 'tl! . \ ..,;;,r~ J ,.., .1..", : , . ~' ,,-, =!!' ,l~' .. ii,'~'. ' ATTEST~ ...;~<),,, ~L~J7AJ~~~J Erin Lundgren, Deputy () Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (Excused Absence) David Sullivan, Chair rO(l~ p:;/;;Jf(t~ Member JO~~ Page 4