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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM052410 District No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson DIstrict No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commissioner: John Anstin County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of May 24, 2010 Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order 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 asked the Board to support the Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program; asked the Board to write a letter to the State Department of Natural Resources in support of the removal of creosote pilings from Port Ludlow Bay; three (3) citizens commented on timelines and vesting issues regarding recently adopted legislation as it relates to regulations outlined in the Jefferson County Code; a citizen stated that the 150' setback proposed in the Shoreline Master Program is not supported by science and will devalue shoreline property by preventing individuals from being able to build; a citizen believes that the Quilcene Community Center and closed park facilities in Quilcene could be used to stimulate the local economy; a citizen feels that the public records request he submitted should not take 30 to 60 days to fulfill and he stated that if necessary, he will seek redress from the Court; a citizen commented on the national and local declining economic situation; a citizen expressed his frustration with dealing with the County and with the lack of justice in court rulings, and stated that the Board needs to solve the economic problem by supporting existing businesses. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Only Grant Application; Hearing Scheduled for June 7, 2010 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse (Hearing Rescheduled to June 21, 2010) 2. CALL FOR BIDS re: Larry Scott Memorial Trail, Project No. CR1069; Bids Accepted Until 9:45 a.m. and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2010 in the Commissioners' Chamber 3. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.1 re: Professional Services; Parent to Parent, People First and Community Information - Education Services; Jefferson County Public Health; ARC of Jefferson and Kitsap Counties 4. Letter of Support re: Farmland Preservation Strategic Planning Technical Assistance Grant; Washington State Office ofFarmIand Preservation; Washington State University Extension Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 24, 2010 5. Payment of Jefferson County VoucherslWarrants Dated May 17, 2010 Totaling $588,034.04 6. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated May 20, 2010 Totaling $90,546.49 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated May 20,2010 Totaling $16,441.23 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported as follows: Commissioner Austin: . An environmental health subcommittee meeting of the State Board of Health will be held this week to discuss water rules. . The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe has expressed interest in being included in the interlocal agreement of the Regional Support Network (RSN). The Hoh Tribe is agreeable to Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's participation and Commissioners from the other participating counties are also in favor ofit and see it as bringing some strength to the RSN. Commissioner Johnson: . Discussed the success of the Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program which provides low interest loans to residents in need of septic system repair or replacement to reduce the nitrogen input into Hood Canal. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Sullivan noted that he was in attendance at the regular meeting of May 10,2010, so the words "Excused Absence" in the signature block above his name need to be removed. Commissioner Austin moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 10, 2010 as corrected and to approve the Special Meeting minutes of May 10,2010 as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Letter to the Washington State Department of Revenue in Support of the Removal of Creosote Pilings from Port Ludlow Bay: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve a letter to the Washington State Department ofNatura1 Resources in support of Port Ludlow Village Council's request for the removal of creosote pilings from Port Ludlow Bay. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unAnimous vote. Joint Economic Development Agreement; City of Port Townsend and Port of Townsend: County Administrator Philip Morley explained that the agreement between Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend and the Port of Port Townsend is the culminAtion of a Memorandum of Understanding adopted in February to try to set the County, City and Port on a common pathway for improving our regional economy. He noted that Team Jefferson plays a critical role in providing outreach services to the business community. Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 24,2010 ~.~< ~... " Community Development Director AI Scalf explained that the economic future is unknown and the important issue is that we need economic development and jobs for our citizens. To that end, County, City and Port staff at all levels have worked to create a team approach in dealing with this issue. A joint agreement was drafted to continue with economic development. As part of the process a professional economist will be hired to provide guidance on global, regional and local economic trends. Other areas that will be reviewed as a basis for the vision of the future include: infrastructure, health care and education. The Board is being asked to approve the agreement which has previously been approved by the City and the Port. After hearing brief comments from City Council Mayor Michelle Sandoval, Port Commissioner John Collins, and Team Jefferson Member Bill Wise, Commissioner Austin moved to approve the joint economic development agreement. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unAnimous vote. Proposed Resolution to Add a Representative of the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) as a Voting Member to the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee: Director of Community Development Director AI Scalf explained that the proposed resolution was created to authorize the representation of the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) on the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee as outlined in the County-Wide Planning Policies. Additionally, the resolution formalizes the appointment process and establishes guidelines for committee membership criteria, selection, term length and removal. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 14-10 adding a representative of the Port Hadlock UGA as a voting member to the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a ImAnimous vote. Proposed Ordinance Enacting a Six (6) Month Moratorium on New Mooring Buoys in Mystery Bay: Community Development Director AI Scalf stated that the Board is being requested to extend the moratorium on mooring buoys in Mystery Bay. The mAnA8ement plan has been completed and the stakeholder group, through the Office of Regulatory Assistance, is working on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be signed by all the stakeholders. Once the MOA is complete it will be brought back along with the mAnAgement plan to the Board for consideration and approval. He noted that in view of the mAnA8ement plan, the State Department of Health was able to lift the conditional approval for shellfish harvesting. Commissioner Austin moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 03-0524-10 enacting a moratorium on new mooring buoys in Mystery Bay. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a llT1@nimous vote. A hearing on this matter will be scheduled within 60 days of adoption. Page 3 Connnissioners Meetinll; Minutes: Week of May 24, 2010 ~><' .".... , " The Board met in Executive Session from 1 0:35 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m. with the County Administrator, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Community Development Director, Planning Manager and Associate Planner regarding potential litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the regular meeting and took the following action: Commissioner Johnson moved to direct Department of Community Development (DCD) staff to schedule a meeting regarding Master Land Use Application #MLAl 0-11 0 with the property owner (Houston Chen), designer, project planner, DCD Administrator and representatives from Environmental Health and the building department to seek a resolution to the application. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board met in Executive Session from 11 :39 a.m. to 11 :55 a.m. with the County Administrator regarding personnel under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the regular meeting and concurred to take action later this afternoon on possible appointments to the Board ofEquAHzAtion. The Board met from noon to 1:15 p.m. with Elected Officials and Department Heads to discuss updating the County's Strategic Plan and other County business. Possible Appointments to the Board of Equalization: After discussing the required composition of the Board of Equalization, Commissioner Austin moved to readvertise for individuals interested in possible appointment to the Board of Equalization. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Austin moved to appoint Sally Shumaker to serve a three (3) year term on the Board of EquAH7>ltion based on her qualifications, background and certifications. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unAnimous vote. Letter to Shorebank Enterprise Cascadia in Support of the Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program: Commissioner Johnson moved to approve a letter to Shorebank Enterprise Cascadia expressing the Board's support of their efforts to continue seeking state and federal funds for the Hood Canal Regional Septic Loan Program. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a nnRnimous vote. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Commissioners: . Calendar Coordination . Miscellaneous Topics Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 24,2010 ~ ~ WORKSHOP Fe: Equestrlml Events Center: The Board held a workshop with Public Works staff and representatives of the Jefferson Equestrian Association to review and discuss the proposed equestrian events center agreement. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:57 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. Chairman Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOuJZ. David Sullivan, Chair JO~~ Page 5