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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: Lome Delaney
MINUTES
Special Meeting
May 10, 2010
Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the
Brinnon Community Center. Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner John Austin were present as
well as the following Jefferson County Elected Officials: Assessor Jack Westerman, Auditor Donna
Eldridge, and Superior Court Clerk Ruth Gordon.
The Chair welcomed everyone and introduced the elected officials and meeting facilitator Mike Brasfield.
Each elected official then gave a brief overview of the services provided by their office. The facilitator then
reviewed the format for the participatory exercise.
The following questions and comments were submitted by the citizens and then grouped by category. Each
question/comment was read aloud and a facilitated discussion was held on each category.
BUDGET AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
. "Justwhat is the % of the budget (County) that *must be allocated to law and justice? and; What is
the figure/amount in U.S. Dollars? "Ball Park" number ok. (*must = required by state law)"
. "How many $'s are moved from exempt senior discount Real Estate taxes to rCID1aining tax payers."
. "When are you going to stop giving lip service to economic development and just do it?"
. "Department of Licensing will be emailing renewal notices for vehicles and vessels - will the County
get any revenue from this change?"
. "To Philip Morley: How are we doing financially?"
GENERAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT
. "County will be going to one vear re-valuation iustead of 4 year. Was this a change in state law and
how will that affect property owners?"
. "Why has the County not applied for annual USDA grants for a water and sewer system for
Brinnon's 43 acre RVC - Our only zoned commercial area in Brinnon?"
. "When is the sewer in Hadlock going to be built?"
. "How have you failed the citizens?"
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LAW AND JUSTICE
. "To Former Sheriff: Do you know where we are in agreements with the Border Patrol to stay away
from our County, unless directly contacted?"
County Administrator Morley wrapped up the exercise portion of the meeting and thanked everyone for
coming.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at
8:54 p.m. until the next regular Monday meeting at 9:00 a.m. or special meeting as properly noticed
pursuant~... . ,~ .JO.080. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
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