The Board of Island County Commissioners (including Diking Improvement District #4) met in Regular Session on October 12, 1998 at 9:30 a.m., in the Island County Courthouse Annex, Hearing Room, Coupeville, Wa. Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman, Tom Shaughnessy, Member, and Mike Shelton, Member, were present. Minutes from the meetings of August 17, 1998 were approved and signed.

As prepared and presented by Dick Toft, Human Resources Director, the Board by unanimous motion approved PAA #088/98, Public Health Nurse #2406.03, reduction in hours by 8 hours per month for a maximum of 128 hours per month effective 10/12/98 [amends and clarifies PAA 076/98].

By unanimous motion the Board adopted Resolution #C-130-98 commencing the United Way Drive in Island County for 1999.

WHEREAS, United Way serves the citizens in need of Island County through the efforts and donations of other county residents;

WHEREAS, each year United Way conducts a fund raising campaign with the support

of major employers throughout the County;

WHEREAS, United Way returns 91% of funds collected directly back into programs that meet the needs and serve the citizens of Island County;

WHEREAS, the largest percentage of funds collected go towards the very worthwhile child and youth programs;

WHEREAS, all employees of Island county are encouraged to remember those other residents of the County who find themselves in a time of need and who will benefit from our generosity;

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners designates the period of October 12^th to October 21^st as the Island County United Way fund drive.

ADOPTED this 12^th day of October 1998.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Wm. "Mac" McDowell, Chairman

Mike Shelton, Member

Tom Shaughnessy, member

ATTEST: Margaret Rosenkranz

Clerk of the Board

The Board, on unanimous motion, approved and signed Interlocal Agreement between Island County and I-COM, Contract #RM-BOCC-98-0069, in the amount of $124,000, the funds coming through the State E-911 account to assist counties with less than 75,000 population to cover unfunded costs as a result of implementing 911 system [per the County’s contract with the State Military Department, #EM998261].

Brian Legasse Sheriff 10/1/88 10 Years

Dori Johnson Health 10/11/92 5 Years

Vince Moore, Planning Director

By unanimous motion, the Board reappointed Joan Houchen, Coupeville, to serve on the Central Whidbey Historical Preservation District Advisory Committee for a four year term expiring August 13, 2002.

The Board by unanimous motion appointed Robert "Bob" Lanphere, Oak Harbor, to serve as a member of the Fair Board representing the Oak Harbor School District for a three year term to October 8, 2001.

Based on having received favorable recommendations from the Sheriff’s Office and Health Department, the Board by unanimous motion, approved assumption of Liquor License #354594-4I, Deception Pass Marina.

Having reviewed and discussed the proposed contract at recent staff session, the Board by unanimous motion approved Contract #HS-05-98 in the amount of $67,361 for community mental health services, crisis response system.

Betty Kemp, Director, GSA/Risk Management, reported to the Board with regard to recommendation on Claims for Damages R98-032CD by Gerald Baker, R98 033CD by Ingrid Ritchie filed September 10, 1998. The claims involve alleged illegal search and seizure, assault, battery and trespass by the Sheriff’s Department. The Risk Manager interviewed the officers involved in service of the search warrant. Further investigation revealed history of a lengthy neighborhood dispute which involved many complaints to the Sheriff’s Department. Ms. Kemp advised that it had been concluded in the early stages of the incident the only damage had been to a door which occurred during entry, that officers followed safety procedures for this type search. The Sheriff reviewed the claim regarding actions taken by that Department and reported by memo dated September 29, 1998 that warrant lawfully obtained and served; additional allegations appear to be without merit and recommended denial of the claim. Ms. Kemp concurred.

The Board agreed with the recommendation of Ms. Kemp, and by unanimous motion, denied Claims R98-032CD and R98-033CD.

The Board, by unanimous motion, scheduled a public hearing to consider Resolution #C-131-98 (R-55-98) as presented by the County Engineer, stating intent of a stipulation contained in Final Order of Vacation of a portion of Beach Drive adjacent to Lot 10, Tyee Beach #1, hearing set for November 2, 1998 at 10:15 a.m.

On recommendation of the County Engineer, the Board by unanimous motion accepted Declaration of Trust in the amount of $60,000 from Whidbey Island Bank guaranteeing completion of WSDOT requirements under Site Plan Review SPR 074-98.

The Board, by unanimous motion, accepted a perpetual slope easement for North Bluff Road , from Frank and Joan Todd; Parcels 099.028, 115.029, 130.028, Sec. 28-T31N-R2E, as recommended by the County Engineer.

Lew Legat, Assistant County Engineer, commented to note appreciation to Joan and Frank Todd who donated this property without asking compensation in return from the County.

Mr. Allen recommended the Board enter into a Drainage Easement and Covenant with Greenbank Beach & Boat Club, Inc., for surface water tidegate and outfall repair, in the Plat of Greenbank Beach, not to exceed $16,500. The $16,500 is full amount of project and the State has agreed to provide one-half [up to $9,000) of what is needed for this project.

By unanimous motion, the Board approved Drainage Easement and Covenant with Greenbank

Beach & Boat Club, Inc., not to exceed a total of $16,500, of which the State will be half.

The Board, by unanimous motion, approved a follow-on action related to the above item, that being Agreement GCA 1468 with Washington State Department of Transportation representing

partial funding-drainage system-Greenbank Beach, not to exceed $9,000.

The Board approved, on unanimous motion based on recommendation of the County Engineer, Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to contract with Datum Pacific to add Glendale/Humphrey Road and Stream Restoration, Agreement #PW-972019, extending completion date to December 31, 1998.

The Board awarded contract for construction of the Camano Family Resource Center to Jenkins Construction, Inc., Arlington last Monday, and by unanimous motion this date, approved and signed the Contract with that firm, and accepted the Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

The Board approved on unanimous motion, Resolution #C-132-98 [R-57-98, initiating PWP-3-98, Work Order 203, Camano Island Family Resource Center, for a total budget appropriation of $550,000.00.

The Board met at 1:30 p.m. for a budget workshop. Notes from the workshop have been placed on file in the Commissioners Office.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting

adjourned after the budget workshop. The next Regular Meeting of the Board will

be held on October 19, 1998 at 9:30 a.m.

Attest:

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Margaret Rosenkranz, Clerk of the Board