ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS   -  MINUTES OF MEETING

REGULAR SESSION   -  JUNE 19, 2000

 

The Board of Island County Commissioners (including Diking Improvement District #4) met in Regular Session on June 19, 2000 at  9:30 a.m.,  Island County Courthouse Annex, Hearing Room, Coupeville, Wa., with   Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman,   William F. Thorn, Member and Mike Shelton, Member, present.    By unanimous motion, the Board approved and signed minutes from the meeting of June 5, 2000.

VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

The following vouchers/warrants were approved for payment by unanimous motion of the Board:               Voucher (War.)  # 76964 – 77123  ………………………………………. $126,607.09.

 

Employee of the Month – May 2000

 

Junko Morrell,  Treasurer's Office, received Congratulations  on her selection as the Employee of the Month for May.    She is responsible for handling a large part of the funds coming into the county and regularly does so with accuracy and great attention to detail,  routinely assists citizens when paying their taxes and never fails to extend a very positive and friendly demeanor.

 

Hiring Requests & Personnel Actions

 

PAA #  Description                   Position #                   Action              Eff. Date

071/00  Solid Waste Atten. II      2248.01                        Replacement     7/14/00

074/00  Plans Ex./Bldg. Insp.      418.02                          New Position     6/19/00

077/00  Bldg. Permit Proc Mgr. 419.00                           Pers. Action      6/19/00

072/00  Chief  Dep. Treasurer    2101.00                        Replacement     7/24/00

073/00  Acct. Manager               2106.00                        Replacement     8/10/00

076/00  Adm. Secretary             610.00                          Pers. Action      6/19/00

069/00  Env. Health Spec.          2407.05                        Replacement     6/19/00

070/00  Acct. Serv. Coord.         2411.00                        Replacement     6/22/00

075/00  Hum. Ser. Contr            2430.00                        New Position     6/19/00                                    

Appointments  to Boards/ Committees

 

The following appointments were made on unanimous motion of the Board: 

 

                        Addressing Board

                        Tom Dunkin, Camano Island, to serve on the Island County Addressing Board

                        representing  Camano Island, refilling the position recently vacated by Carla Jacks.

 

                        Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

                        Dodie Fox, Camano Island, to serve as a member on the Lodging Tax Advisory

                        Committee refilling the position held by Keith Englund. 

 

Special Occasion Liquor License APPLICATION #071076

by South Whidbey Shrine Club

 

Based on favorable recommendations  from the Island County Sheriff and Health Department, the Board by unanimous motion approved application for Special Occasion Liquor License # 071076 by South Whidbey Shrine Club to be held on July 29, 2000 at the Langley Masonic Center, Langley.

 

Monthly Financial Reports

 

The Treasurer was unable to attend the meeting, but the Board  reviewed her  written financial report for  the period ending May, 2000.  Suzanne Sinclair, Auditor, explained that the  Auditor’s report was not yet completed, but would be forwarded in written form shortly.  Notes of interest and/or concern:  jail  revenues down; sales tax equalization down.  Board members commented about not receiving a   monthly statement showing bed utilization in the jail,  and expressed a desire to  have that report  reinstated  on a monthly basis showing Island County jail population,  along with the number  of jail inmates out of County for which reimbursement is received.

 

AGREEMENT WITH Steve Wirth for Spartina Control

 

As submitted by Gloria Wahlin,  Noxious Weed Coordinator, the Board by unanimous motion approved  a one-year Agreement #7211 between Island County and Steve Wirth in the amount of $25,000 for services relating to eradication of spartina, and as noted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, David L. Jamieson, Jr., expressly waived procedures as allowed under ICC 2.29.030(BX12). 

 

PUBLIC HEARING HELD:   Ordinance #C-60-00 (R-26-00) –  Applying for a Community Development Planning Only Block Grant for an Intergenerational Neighborhood Center

 

A Public Hearing was held at 10:15 a.m., as scheduled and advertised, to consider Ordinance #C-60-00 (R-26-00) in the matter of applying  for a Community Development Planning Only Block Grant for an Intergenerational Neighborhood Center, in the amount of  $55,405.

 

Larry Kwarsick, Public Works Director,  noted  this  was  one of a group of CDBG programs awarded in the State for  various types of activities, planing and construction, to principally benefit low to  moderate income.  This is a   pre-capital fund submittal for an intergenerational center to be located on South Whidbey. The County’s role, together with the City of Langley, will be as lead agency for the application. Identification  of specific needs, development of a vision for the center and design concept for the building  can become clearer in the actual application.

 

Mike McIntyre,  Director, Senior Services of Island County; Mindy Magnusson, Director, South Whidbey Youth Center; Kathy McLaughlin, Ex. Director, Is. Co. /Stanwood Community Public Health & Safety Network; Diane Watson, South Whidbey School District; and Carol McNeil, Nursing Supervisor and Deputy Director, Island County Health Department, all were present to express support for the grant application and project. 

 

Mr. McIntyre described the project as one that attempts to meet the  needs of a number of groups.  For example, seniors  working with youth to help youth in tutoring, but the reverse is true as well, youth tutoring seniors, especially regarding computers.  He envisioned the new center would serve as the Senior Center on South  Whidbey, with administrative  offices and a larger kitchen facility maintained at what is now the Bayview Senior Center.    Between 1996 and 2020 the number of seniors  on South Whidbey is expected to increase  2-1/.2 times.

 

One of the pieces of information from the pre-application page 3 that  caught the attention of Commissioner Shelton was the fact that  51% of Island County seniors living in South Whidbey have incomes below $19,300.  Also of note is that the South Whidbey Youth Center serves from 400 to 500 youth, and that  80 to 90% are low to moderate income.

 

Ms. McLaughlin commented this pre-application came as a result of follow-on work from the Youth and Family Summit.  She stressed the fact that this is to be a  community planning  project made as a result of the community making decisions. 

 

Ms. Watson     talked about the significant role the parks and recreation district had taken in all of this; all the work being done on the project continues a long  tradition  on South Whidbey of a number of groups and  entities  working for schools and families and attested to the needs of families and children who are struggling.

 

By unanimous motion,  the Board  approved  Ordinance #C-60-00 (R-26-00) in the matter of applying for a Community  Development Planning Only Block Grant for an  Intergenerational Neighborhood Center on South Whidbey.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF APPLYING FOR A              )

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING     )      RESOLUTION C-60-00

ONLY BLOCK GRANT FOR AN INTER-             )                               R-26-00

GENERATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER )

 

WHEREAS, Island County and the City of Langley are  considering applying to the State  Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for funding assistance under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Only Grants Program; and

 

WHEREAS, CDBG Planning Only Grant funds are  made available annually through a competitive application process to assist cities, towns, and counties in carrying out assessments of  community and economic development projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons, including but not limited to Community Facilities, such as community centers, health care facilities, and ECEAP/ Headstart facilities, 

 

WHEREAS, the adopted Island County Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan established policies which include the (a) promotion of the development of a comprehensive social and health service delivery program focusing on the identification of valid social and health needs and implementation of action programs or public services, (b) coordination and planning for the provision of public services, and their related facilities, in the most cost effective manner incorporating both the public and private sector, (c). identification of possible gaps and duplications in the delivery of all social and health service programs services, and (d) participation in the planning and decision-making processes of regional health planning agencies to assure efficient delivery of health care services.

 

WHEREAS, based upon Island County’s pre-application submittal for a proposed  South Whidbey  Intergenerational  Neighborhood Facility, the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development invited Island County and the city of Langley to submit a Planning-Only Grant application,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Island County Commissioners that a Public Hearing be scheduled to:

 

1.   Review information about the range of activities that may receive CDBG planing only funds,  including community facilities, economic development projects, housing, and public facilities all of which must principally benefit low-to-moderate income citizens and how to propose projects;

2.   Respond to proposals for, and questions about, community development and housing needs in the county; and

3.      Inform citizens about  projects, including the South Whidbey Intergenerational

                  Neighborhood Facility, that are county  priorities and applications being considered.

 

Reviewed this 12th day of  June, 2000  and set for public hearing at 10:15 a.m.  on the 19th  day of June, 2000. 

 

Board of County Commissioners

 

Island County, Washington

 

[absent-Wm. L. McDowell]

Mike Shelton, Member

William F. Thorn, Member

ATTEST:  Margaret Rosenkranz

Clerk of the Board        BICC 00-355

 

          APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2000 following public hearing. 

 

                                                                      Board of County Commissioners

                                                                      Island County, Washington

 

                                                                      Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

                                                                      Mike Shelton, Member

                                                                      William F. Thorn, Member

ATTEST:  Margaret Rosenkranz

Clerk of the Board

 

PUBLIC HEARING:   FRANCHISE  #91 (3) BY LEDGEWOOD BEACH WATER DISTRICT

 

A Public Hearing was held at 10:20 a.m.  as scheduled and advertised for the purpose of considering  Franchise Application #91(3) by the Ledgewood Beach Water District for  an existing water distribution system to correct the franchise  expiration date to June 19, 2025.

 

The recommendation of the County Engineer was to grant the franchise revising expiration date for existing water distribution system.  Two people were present in support of the Franchise, although no comments were made either for or against at the time the Chairman called for comments.

 

By unanimous motion,  the Board approved Franchise Application #91(3) by the Ledgewood Beach Water District for  an existing water distribution system revising the  franchise  expiration date to June 19, 2025.

 

ADOPT -A-Road Litter Control Program Agreements

 

The Board, by unanimous motion, approved three Adopt-A-Road  Litter Control  Program Agreements,

as follows:

 

       Renewal - Langley United Methodist Church,  Bayview Road from  Grange Building to Langley City limits

       Renewal - Camano Island Yacht Club (formerly Stanwood Camano Yacht Club);  East Camano Drive from Cross Island Road to Camano Hill Road

       New Agreement - Whidbey Cruzer’s Car Club; Fakkema Road from State Route 20 to Taylor Road.

 

Resolution #C-61 -00 (R-32-00)  Initiating CRP 00-06 -  Fircrest Avenue Drainage

 

As recommended by the Public Works Director, the Board by unanimous motion approved Resolution

#C-61 -00 (R-32-00)  initiating CRP 00-06; Fircrest Avenue Drainage, Plat of Ledgewood Beach,

Work Order #386, for a total appropriation of  $157,550.00.

 

Re-adoption of Ordinance #C-44-00  Exhibits A-F

with technical amendments

 

 

Jeff Tate, Planning Manager,   presented  the matter of re-adoption of   Ordinance #C-44-00 [PLG-011-00] adopted on June 5, 2000,  Exhibits A-F with technical amendments shown on pages A-1, B-5 and D-5.  The matter came about as the result of a letter dated 6//9/00 [GMA doc. #_______]  from Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, David L. Jamieson, Jr., suggesting Exhibits  A–F be redone  with the corrections  made on June 5, 2000, and the Ordinance sent back to his office for final approval  as to form, and the Board  re-sign  the ordinance at a public meeting with  corrected Exhibits A–F attached.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board readopted Ordinance #C-44-00 [PLG-011-00] with corrected Exhibits  A–F attached.     [GMA doc. ______]

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ISLAND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

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ORDINANCE C-44-00

PLG-011-00

 

WHEREAS, on September 28 and 29, 1998, the Board adopted the County’s GMA Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1999 and 2000, the Board adopted amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations to comply with the June 2, 1999 Final Decision and Order of the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board; and

 

WHEREAS, certain technical amendments are needed to correct inadvertent errors; to clarify specific provisions; or to ensure consistency between the Comprehensive Plan and adopted Development Regulations; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1998, the County completed environmental review under Chapter 43.21C RCW (SEPA) on its Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 197-11-600, the County SEPA official has determined that the technical amendments attached hereto are not likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that were not considered in the environmental documents prepared for the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that the Board of Island County Commissioners hereby adopts certain technical amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan Zoning Code (Chapter 17.03 ICC); Critical Area Regulations (chapter 17.02 ICC); Title XVI (Planning and Subdivision); and Best Management Practices, all attached hereto as Exhibit A, B, C, D and E respectively.

 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Board of Island County Commissioners hereby adopts the Findings and Legislative Intent relating to these technical amendments attached hereto as Exhibit F.

 

               Reviewed this 8th day of May, 2000 and set for public hearing at 2:45 p.m.  on the 22nd  day of May, 2000.

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

Mike Shelton, Member

William F. Thorn, Member

 

               APPROVED AND ADOPTED as amended this 5th  day of June, 2000 following public hearing.

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

Mike Shelton, Member

William F. Thorn, Member

 

ATTEST:

Margaret Rosenkranz

Clerk of the Board

  BICC 00-312

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAVID L. JAMIESON, JR.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

& Island County Code Reviser

[exhibits on file with the Clerk of the Board]

 

               APPROVED AND ADOPTED as amended this 19th   day of June, 2000 following public hearing.

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

Mike Shelton, Member

William F. Thorn, Member

 

ATTEST:   Margaret Rosenkranz

Clerk of the Board

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAVID L. JAMIESON, JR.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

& Island County Code Reviser            [Note:  Corrected Exhibits A – F  on file with the Clerk of the Board]

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

The Board met in Executive Session at t 11:00 a.m. with legal counsel to discuss pending or potential litigation as allowed under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).  The Chairman anticipated the executive session to last approximately 30 to 45 minutes, and did not expect to make an announcement on return to open public session.

 

Workshop Session – DISCUSSION ON SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS

 TO SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM

 

Staff:    Phil Bakke and Jeff Tate

            Matt Nash

 

Subject:  Shoreline Master Plan Revisions [continued from Staff Session on June 7; see Staff Session notes from:   5/3/00; 5/17/00; 6/7/00]

 

Hand-outs:   No new hand-outs  [Substantive Amendments to the Shoreline Master Program as provided under cover memo dated 5/1/00 from Jeff Tate forwarding  Amendments #1 - 24]

 

The Board started today’s review with staff on proposed amendment  #8, and  completed  review on amendments  #8-24,   reaching consensus on some of the amendments,  others staff directed to do

further review and research, and submit revisions at subsequent staff sessions on this topic.   This  has been only a  “first round”   work session with staff on this topic, and more will follow at staff sessions scheduled in the following months.  

 

The  meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m..  The afternoon session of the Regular Meeting of  June 26 beginning at 1:30 p.m. has been canceled  and rescheduled for special session that morning at 9:30 a.m.  The Elected Officials Roundtable will be held on June 26 at 11:30 a.m. as scheduled.

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

                                              ______________________________

Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

 

 

_______________________________

William F. Thorn, Member

 

 

_____________________________

Mike Shelton,   Member

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Margaret Rosenkranz,  Clerk of the Board