ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - MINUTES OF MEETING

REGULAR SESSION  -  JANUARY 28, 2002 

 

The  Board of Island County Commissioners met in Regular Session on January 28, 2002, beginning at  11:30 a.m.  for a  Roundtable  with Elected Officials,  followed by other  topics at 1:30 p.m. as  outlined on the agenda,  including Diking Improvement District #4.     The meeting  was held in the  Island County Courthouse Annex, Hearing Room, Coupeville, Wa., with  Mike Shelton, Chairman,   Wm. L. McDowell,  Member, and  William F. Thorn, Member, present.

 

Roundtable Meeting with Island County Elected Officials

Attendance:

  Elected Officials:         Robert Bishop; Mike Hawley;  Suzanne Sinclair

  Others:                       Elaine Marlow; Dick Toft

  Press:                         Rick Levine, Whidbey News Times

 

Change in Budget Workshop Process.   The initial  budget workshop with all Elected Officials and Appointed Department  Heads scheduled for  Monday,   February 11th at 1:30 p.m.  will be held as planned, to discuss  ground rules and goals  for future budget meetings.  However, instead of the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays  for subsequent budget workshops with individual departments, those workshops will be held on the  first three Mondays of each month, at 1:30 p.m.   A  schedule for those workshops with the individual departments  will be distributed soon.

 

Proposed  Legislation.  Commissioners and Elected Officials discussed proposed State legislation, including:  Rural Counties Bill;  1% utility tax  that could be enacted by local  legislative authority; and a bill prohibiting weapons in meeting places.

 

Meeting adjourned 11:50 a.m.; next  Roundtable scheduled for February 25 at 11:30 a.m.

 

MINUTES APPROVED

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved and signed minutes from Regular Sessions held on January 7 and 14, 2002.

 

VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

The following vouchers/warrants were approved for payment by unanimous motion of the Board:   

 

2002     Voucher (War.) #116012-116242 ………………………………….$734,894.31

2001            Vouchers (War.) # Warrants 116244-116487 ………………….... $552,468.31.

 

Veterans Assistance Fund:  [emergency financial assistance to certain eligible  veterans; the names and specific circumstances are maintained confidential].   Veterans Assistance Claim V2-1 in the amount of $2163.93 was approved by unanimous motion of the Board, as recommended by the Veterans Assistance Review Committee.

 

Hiring Requests & Personnel Actions

 

As presented by Dick Toft, Human Resource Director, the Board by unanimous motion, approved the following personnel action authorizations:  

 

Dept.               PAA #   Description          Position  #          Action              Eff. Date

Public  Works   003/02    Solid Waste Tech I  #2256.03  Replacement                 1-28-02

Sheriff              004/02    Deputized Officer    #4012.03  Replacement                 1-28-02

Sheriff              005/02    Correct. Officer       #4015.02  Replacement                 1-28-02

Health              006/02    Env. Health Spec.    #2403.08  New Position/grant        1-28-02

Assessor           007/02    Dept. Sup. Admin.   #110.00    Replacement                 2-5-02

 

Appointment to Island County Planning Commission

 

By unanimous motion, the Board appointed David Baumchen, Camano Island, to a vacancy on the Island  County Planning Commission for a four year term ending January 2, 2006.

 

Staff Session Schedule -  February 2002

 

The Board by unanimous  motion approved the  Staff Session Schedule for  February 2002 outlining regular staff sessions held on February 6 and 20, 2002, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

 

RESOLUTION #C-04-02  Proclaiming the Week of February 11-17, 2002, Random Acts of Kindness Week

 

As has been the practice for the past number of years, a Proclamation was adopted by unanimous motion of the Board, under  Resolution #C-04-02,  Proclaiming the Week of February 11-17, 2002, as Random Acts of Kindness Week in Island County.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

PROCLAMATION

 

Week of February 11-17, 2002            }

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS      }     RESOLUTION  #C-04-02

WEEK in Island County                      }     

________________________________}

 

            WHEREAS:       The purpose of Random Acts of Kindness is to promote goodwill in our schools  and community; and

 

            WHEREAS:       Acts of kindness benefit both the giver and receiver; and

 

            WHEREAS:   All who live and/or work in Island County are encouraged to practice RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS whenever possible;  NOW, THERE-FORE,

 

            BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Board of Island County Commissioners that the week of FEBRUARY 11-17, 2002  be declared as:

 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK

 

in  Island County, and  urge citizens to  officially renew their commitment to practice Random Acts of Kindness.

 

            ADOPTED AND SIGNED THIS 28th  day of January, 2002.

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Mike Shelton,  Chairman

Wm. L. McDowell,   Member 

William F. Thorn,   Member

 

ATTEST:  Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

Interlocal Agreement #RM-GSA-02-0011  -   Port District of South Whidbey RELATED TO Dave Mackie Memorial Park AT MAXWELTON

 

Lee McFarland Assistant Director, GSA, presented for approval an Interlocal Agreement between Island County and the Port District of South Whidbey Island.    The  District desires making improvements at the Park, including development of a community meeting hall, install additional picnic tables and shelters,  infrastructure improvements, additional and/or replacement playground facilities, and other improvements deemed necessary by the parties that enhance public use and enjoyment of the area and site.   The District owns ¼ ownership interest in the property and title to the improvements accrue to the County.  The Port’s financial commitment under this agreement is up to $350,000, including up to $4,000  a year for six years to help the County  manage the water system. 

 

The Board, by  unanimous motion approved Interlocal Agreement between Island County and the Port District of South Whidbey Island, RM-GSA-02-0011, regarding Dave Mackie Memorial Park at Maxwelton.

 

Annual Renewal for 2002 WSAC Retrospective Rating Pool

 

Betty Kemp, Director GSA/Risk Management, presented for approval the Annual Renewal for 2002 WSAC Retrospective Rating Pool, with a recommendation of approval.  This is a group of counties with Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) as the administrator, who formed a pool with individual rating within the pool in regard to  Labor and Industries Insurance coverage.  The Chair spoke in favor of the renewal, noting  that Island County has done far better through this pooling mechanism than as an individual  county and historically received substantial rebates through the pooling efforts.

 

 

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved and authorized  the Chairman’s signature on the  Annual Renewal for 2002 WSAC Retrospective Rating Pool.

 

Lease for additional office space for Health DEPARTMENT

 

Request for approval of a Lease for additional office space for the Island County Health Department located at  31775 SR 20 Suite A-3,  Oak Harbor,  with Bruce H. Platt O.D., Lessor,

was received by the Board from Tim McDonald, Health Services Director, under cover memorandum dated January 23, 2002.  The Board adopted a unanimous motion to table the matter, and bring it to staff session for a  more complete discussion and review.

 

County Designated Mental Health Professional

 

By  unanimous motion the Board approved  James L. Shreffler, Pay.D. and Mitch D. Sydnam, M.A., as  County Designated Mental Health Professionals based on the recommendation of the Island County Human Services Director, Health Department,  both designees meeting requirements of RCW 71.24 and WAC 275-57.

 

Resolution #C-05-02 Transferring interest from Solid Waste fund

 

As a follow-up action from the  2002 budget process, the Budget director prepared and presented for approval, a resolution to transfer 50%  of the interest earnings from the Solid Waste Fund to the Current Expense Fund.

 

The Board, on unanimous motion, approved Resolution #C-05-02 in the matter  of transferring interest from Solid Waste Fund to Current Expense Fund.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF TRANFERRING INTEREST                )    

FROM SOLID WASTE FUND TO                                             )     RESOLUTION  C-05-02

CURRENT EXPENSE FUND                                                       )    

                                                                                                                                                                                       

                WHEREAS, the Board of Island County Commissioners has determined that a temporary diversion of accrued interest from the Solid Waste fund to the Current Expense fund will not adversely impact Solid Waste Tipping fees or the Solid Waste Working Capital Reserve;

 

WHEREAS, RCW 36.29.020 specifically allows the County to accrue to its Current Expense fund interest generated by other funds deposited with the Island County Treasurer where said interest has not been specifically earmarked otherwise by the governing body controlling said fund; and NOW THEREFORE

 

                BE IT RESOLVED, effective January 1, 2002, fifty percent (50%) of the interest earnings generated by the Solid Waste Working Capital Reserve shall be allocated to and deposited in the Current Expense fund, and that such interest earnings shall be computed and accumulated monthly at the rate of interest received from the Washington State Investment Pool. 

 

ADOPTED this  28 day of January, 2002.

           

            Board of County Commissioners

            Island County Washington

            Mike Shelton, Chairman

            Wm. L. McDowell, Member

            William F. Thorn, Member

Attest: Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

CONTRACTS APPROVED FOR TOURISM FUNDS

 

The Board on November 19, 2001 approved   Island County Public Facilities  Fund 2% Hotel-Motel Lodging Tax-Tourism Promotion Project and Activities funded by the 2% tax revenues.  Three of the eleven agencies receiving the funds have now signed contracts with the County, and  the Board by unanimous motion, approved contracts with the following: 

 

            Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce                        $ 1,150    RM-BOC-02-0007                 

            Island County Historical Society Museum                          2,400   RM-BOC-02-0003

            Island District EDC                                                         29,000  RM-BOC-02-0005

[remaining contracts to follow when signed by the receiving agencies.]

 

 

Public Input or Comments

 

Jennifer Biddle, 4-H program coordinator in Island County, handed a copy of an article to the Board from  the   January 26, 2002 South Whidbey Record about 4-H Rally Night and the fact that the Board of Commissioners supported the  4-H program  during the budget process.  Lois Fisher, president, 4-H Leaders Council, and Gary Fisher, Member, 4-H Leaders Council, were also present, and Mrs. Fisher voiced her appreciated for continued support from the Commissioners, and from 4-H Rally Night, presented a huge thank you card to the Commissioners signed by  leaders of the of 4-Hers, adults and parents. 

 

Chairman Shelton  mentioned that the   Board  believe that the 4-H program is one of the most effective prevention programs invented by man and he thought that the Board would  do whatever it could  to ensure the continued support of the 4-H program.  He thanked the Fishers for their volunteer efforts working with 4-H.

 

Commissioner Thorn seconded those comments, recalling that the discussion did come up during budget workshop sessions and the Board at that time commented about the value of the program as  a prevention program.

 

Commissioner  McDowell   noted that although the 4-H program may not be a “mandated” program, from the standpoint  of families and kids that participate, it is his personal opinion it is as mandated as  any other program.     [card is being displayed on the wall in the Hearing  Room.]

 

Resolution #C-06-02/R-03-02 – Authorizing County Employees and County Officials Who Find Lost Property to Claim Property not Claimed by the Owner

 

Bill Oakes Public Works Director, presented with a recommendation  of approval, Resolution #C-06-02 [R-03-02] in the  matter of authorizing county employees and county officials who find lost property to claim property not claimed by the owner.  The resolution has been reviewed and signed approved  as to form by the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Island County Code  Reviser, and if approved will add a new chapter to the Island County Code, 2.46.010.

 

For the record a fax was received from Loretta  Martin, Freeland, who did not question the honesty of county employees and officials, but did feel that the County could open itself  up to a perceived conflict of interest by allowing employees and officials to claim lost property they have found.

 

Commissioner Thorn found it  difficult to see how there would be a perception  of a conflict of interest especially since every effort will be made to  notify people and to try to get property  back to the owner.

 

Commissioner McDowell agreed, and noted to the contrary in the other direction, if county employees  knew they could not at least apply for lost material there could be a perception lost property  may not be turned as opposed to being on the  same standing as any other citizen or resident if not claimed after appropriate notification, advertising and time has passed, they can claim the property.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board adopted  Resolution #C-06-02 [R-03-02] in the  matter of authorizing county employees and county officials who find lost property to claim property not claimed by the owner. 

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING COUNTY)

EMPLOYEES & OFFICIALS WHO FIND LOST )

PROPERTY TO CLAIM THE PROPERTY NOT )        RESOLUTION NO. C-06-02

CLAIMED BY THE OWNER                               )      

___________________________________________)

            WHEREAS, chapter 63.21 RCW governs the process that is to be followed when a person finds lost property; and

            WHEREAS, generally, a finder of property is required to turn in property found in the unincorporated area of the County to the Sheriff who then advertises that the property has been found so that the owner of the property can claim it; and

            WHEREAS, if the owner of the property does not claim the lost property within sixty days of finding the property the person who found the property generally can qualify to receive the lost property; and

            WHEREAS, RCW 63.21.070 disqualifies government employees and officials who find property while acting within the course of their employment from claiming the property unless the governing body of the government entity adopts a resolution authorizing employees and/or officials to qualify to claim the property for themselves personally; and

            WHEREAS, if found property is unclaimed by the owner and the finder does not qualify to receive the property the property would go into the County’s Current Expense Fund; and

            WHEREAS, a County employee or official who finds lost property while acting within the course of his or her employment, appropriately turns it in to the Sheriff, and the owner does not claim it, should be rewarded by allowing him or her to claim the property;  NOW, THEREFORE,

            BE IT RESOLVED that Island County employees and officials may claim lost property as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

 

            DATED this 28 day of January, 2002.

 

                                                            BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                            ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                            Mike Shelton,  Chairman

                                                            Wm. L. McDowell, Member

                                                            Wm. F.  Thorn, Member

ATTEST:

Elaine Marlow

Clerk of the Board

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

David L. Jamieson, Jr.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and

Island County Code Reviser

 

EXHIBIT “A”

NEW CHAPTER

Chapter 2.46

 

County Employees And Officials Claiming Lost Property

Section:

2.46.010          County Employees and Officials Authorized to Claim Lost Property

 

2.46.010          County Employees and Officials Authorized to Claim Lost Property

Pursuant to the terms of chapter 63.21 RCW, when an Island County employee or official finds lost property while acting within the course of his or her employment, turns the property in to the Sheriff or other chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where it is found, and the property is not claimed by the owner, the employee or official is authorized to claim the property for himself or herself personally.

 

Abutter’s Agreement #PW0120-107 -  CRESCENT HARBOR ROAD

Oak Harbor School District

 

Mr. Oakes submitted for approval, Abutter’s Agreement to improve right-of-way on Crescent Harbor Road located in Sec. 31, Twp 33N., Rge 3E., Agreement PW0120-107 between Island County and Oak Harbor School District, a flashing sign installed by the County, with the School paying for the  utilities  and controlling  when the sign is on and off.   This is an update of a prior agreement when the light was installed about three years’ ago.

 

The Board, by unanimous motion,  approved Abutter’s Agreement between Island County and the Oak Harbor School District  to improve right-of-way on Crescent Harbor Road, Agreement

#PW0120-107.

 

Certification of 2002 Road Levy – Annual Report to CRAB

 

The Board, by unanimous motion,  approved and signed Certification of 2002 Road Levy and Estimated Revenue (WAC 136-150-021)  to the County Road Administration Board (CRAB), as submitted by Mr. Oakes.   The County Auditor, had a question earlier this morning, but since that time had been resolved based on staff research.

 

Island County & Pacific Northwest Trail Association  Agreement  PW012-124 – PNTA TOOL ACQUISITION 2002 FOR TRAILS

 

As presented with a recommendation of approval by Mr. Oakes, the Board by  unanimous motion approved and authorized the Chairman’s signature on the  Island County and Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA)  Agreement  PW012-124, an owners agreement required for the PNTA to submit a grant for tools to maintain the Kettles Trail.    The Board’s action  acknowledged ownership of the property  by the County and indicates County approval of PNTA Grant Application 01-1159N through  National Recreation Trails Program and project, and verifies that Island County  will allow access to the trail without discrimination.

 

HEARING HELD:  Franchise #86R, William & Brenda Cheaqui; renewal, existing water distribution system, Scenic Heights Road

 

A Public Hearing was held as advertised at 2:20 p.m.  to consider the renewal of Franchise  #86R by  William & Brenda Cheaqui for  existing water distribution system, Scenic Heights Road, Sec. 22, Twp. 32N., R 1E.  Mr.  Oakes reported that staff recommended approval of the franchise as submitted, as outlined in Memorandum dated December 19, 2001 from Dick Snyder, County

Engineer.

 

When the Chairman called for  public comments, no one  in the audience expressed a desire to speak either for or against said renewal of the franchise.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved renewal of Franchise #86R by  William & Brenda Cheaqui for  existing water distribution system, Scenic Heights Road, Sec. 22, Twp. 32N., R 1E.

 

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN Island County and Town of Coupeville #C-02-01 [PW0220-06]  Facilities Security Services

 

An Interlocal Agreement between Island County and Town of Coupeville #C-02-01/#PW0220-06 for  Facilities Security Services for services provided to the County campus within the Town of Coupeville, with the County paying in the amount of $9,562 per annum for five years beginning 4/6/01.    Mr.  Oaks recommendation the Board’s approval.   

 

The Board, by unanimous motion, approved Interlocal Agreement between Island County and Town of Coupeville,  #C-02-01/#PW0220-06, for  Facilities Security Services.

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS FROM AUDITOR AND TREASURER – DECEMBER 31, 2001

 

Financial reports provided in writing from the Island County Auditor dated 1/22/02 and the Treasurer,  dated 1/10/02, for the period ending December 31, 2001, were reviewed and discussed.   Revenue came in under budget almost $400,000 and expenditures came in as well a little under $400,000.  Worthy of note some departments exceeded budget.  

 

HEARING HELD:   OPEN SPACE APPLICATION OPS 390/01, Kevin Demaray

As  advertised, a Public Hearing was held to consider Open Space Application #OPS 390/01 by  Kevin Demaray, on  Assessor’s Parcel R32916-486-2840, R32916-421-2840, R32916-416-3490 and R32916-482-3440, South Whidbey.  Request  is that 38 acres be changed from Designated Forest to Timber Land current use classification.

 

The Staff Report dated December 11, 2001, was  provided by Phil Bakke, Planning Director, and Jeff Tate, Planning  Manager.  The Proposal, Findings, Analysis, Conclusions and Recommendation is for approval, based on consistency with RCW 84.34.041(a)-(c) and  the Island County Comprehensive Plan,  subject to conditions outlined: 

           

                        All future forest practices activity on the subject property shall be consistent

             with the submitted Forest Land Management Plan and all Resource                   

             Management   Recommendations contained in the report shall be followed as a                          condition of   this approval.

 

            All future forest practices activity on the subject property shall  be consistent

            with Washington Forest Practices Regulations, RCW 76.09 and WAC 222, and

            all other applicable County, State and Federal regulations.

 

This approval is limited to transfer of the subject parcel from Designated Forest to Open Timber current use.    Additional permits and/or approvals will be required for other land use activities including, but not limited to, clearing and grading related to removal  of timber. 

 

Kevin Demaray was present at the time of hearing in support of the application.   No comments by members of the public were made either for or against the application.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved  Open Space Application # OPS 390/01 by  Kevin Demaray, on  Assessor’s Parcel R32916-486-2840, R32916-421-2840, R32916-416-3490 and R32916-482-3440, South Whidbey, subject to the conditions  stated.

 

HEARING HELD:   OPEN SPACE APPLICATION OPS 408/01,

Hall Family Partnership

 

A Public Hearing was held as advertised, for the purpose of considering OPS 408/01 by  Hall Family Partnership on  Assessor’s Parcel R23225-333-4630, Camano Island, requesting  40 acres  placed in the Timber Land current use classification. 

 

The Staff Report dated December 11, 2001, with  Proposal, Findings, Analysis, Conclusions and Recommendation was for approval of the application,  based on consistency with criteria in  RCW 84.34.041(a)-(c) and  the Island County Comprehensive Plan,  subject to conditions outlined: 

 

                             All future forest practices activity on the subject property shall be consistent

                 with the submitted Forest Land Management Plan and all Resource              

                 Management   Recommendations contained in the report shall be followed as a              condition of   this approval.

 

                 All future forest practices activity on the subject property shall  be consistent

                 with Washington Forest Practices Regulations, RCW 76.09 and WAC 222, and

                 all other applicable County, State and Federal regulations.

 

                             This approval is limited to transfer of the subject parcel as Open Timber

                              current use.   Additional permits and/or approvals will be required for other                                           land use activities including, but not limited to, clearing and grading related to                             removal  of timber

 

No comments by members of the public were made at the hearing, either for or against the application.

 

By unanimous motion  the Board approved OPS 408/01, Hall Family Partnership – Assessor’s Parcel R23225-333-4630, requesting that 40 acres be placed in the Timber Land current use classification subject to the conditions  of approval recommended by Staff.

 

HEARING HELD:   Ordinance #C-02-02 (PLG-029-01) Amending the Island County Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 17.03 ICC to implement the Island County / Town of Coupeville Interlocal Agreement And ADOPTION OF  Coupeville Interlocal Agreement

 

A Public Hearing was held as scheduled and advertised, to for the purpose of considering Ordinance #C-02-02 (PLG-029-01) Amending the Island County Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 17.03 ICC to implement the Island County/Town of Coupeville Interlocal Agreement and also to adopt the  Coupeville Interlocal Agreement.    The Ordinance, introduced on January 7, 2002,  was entered into the GMA record at that time as  #7159.

 

Mr. Bakke advised that the ordinance had been before the Island County  Planning Commission and came to the Board with a  unanimous recommendation of approval.  The ordinance includes adding Exhibit A to the Comprehensive Plan showing the town area, and Exhibit B adding  language for Coupeville in 17.03.180, a reserved section for Coupeville  Scenic Corridors.  He confirmed that the language was similar to the scenic corridor provisions adopted as a part of the Langley Interlocal Agreement two years’ ago.

 

Larry Cort, Coupeville Planner, spoke in favor of adoption of the Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement between Island County and the Town of Coupeville for the joint planning agreement.

He relayed his belief that the  Town Council and Mayor of Coupeville felt this was a good example of fine work, and he  personally thanked Mr.  Bakke and Mr.  Tate for their work on this;  both  were very amenable to  concerns of the Town.

 

By unanimous motion,  the Board approved Ordinance #C-02-02 (PLG-029-01) Amending the Island County Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 17.03 ICC to implement the Island County/Town of Coupeville Interlocal Agreement.  [GMA #7172]

 

With regard to the Coupeville Interlocal Agreement,  Mr. Bakke pointed out that the Town Council and Town Planning Commission held public hearings and received  positive feed back

from anyone who commented.  He shared Mr. Cort’s feelings of a great working relationship with the Town. 

 

Chairman Shelton was most proud through the  GMA planning process  that the Town, the two

Cities and  Island County had all been  able to work together cooperatively, something that is not necessarily true in other counties.

 

The Board further, on unanimous motion, approved and signed the   Coupeville Interlocal  Agreement #RM-PLAN-01-0103.   [GMA#7173 (note:  to be signed by Town of Coupeville) ]

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE )

ISLAND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE   )              ORDINANCE C-02-02

PLAN AND CHAPTER 17.03 ICC TO      )                       PLG-029-01

IMPLEMENT THE ISLAND COUNTY /  )

TOWN OF COUPEVILLE INTERLOCAL)

AGREEMENT                                          )

WHEREAS, on November 13, 2001 the Town of Coupeville held a Public Hearing and after receiving public input the Town Council authorized the Mayor of Coupeville to sign an Interlocal Agreement between Island County and the Town of Coupeville to govern land use decisions within the Coupeville Joint Planning Area (JPA); and

WHEREAS, in order for Island County to adopt and execute the Interlocal Agreement the County must update certain maps and land use regulations to be consistent with the proposed Interlocal Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Island County Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on December 11, 2001,  and recommended approval of the amendments after receiving public input; and

WHEREAS, “Exhibit A” adds an Island County/Coupeville Joint Planning Area Map to the Island County Comprehensive Plan showing the Joint Planning Area, scenic corridors and Town water resources; and

WHEREAS, “Exhibit B” amends ICC 17.03 to add scenic corridor protection to portions of State Route 20, Parker Road and Madrona Way within the JPA; and

WHEREAS, Island County completed Environmental Review under Chapter 43.21C RCW and determined there will be no adverse environmental impact as a result of the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and ICC 17.03; and

WHEREAS, amendments to Chapter 17.03 ICC and the Island County Comprehensive Plan are needed to implement the Interlocal Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE,

IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED that the Board of Island County Commissioners hereby adopts the amendments to Chapter 17.03 ICC and the Island County Comprehensive Plan attached hereto as Exhibits “A” and “B” to implement the Island County/Town of Coupeville Interlocal Agreement.  Material stricken through is deleted and material underlined is added.

Reviewed this 7 day of  January, 2002 and set for public hearing at 2:45 p.m. on the 28 day of January, 2002.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

William F. Thorn, Member

Mike Shelton, Chairman

Wm. L. McDowell, Member

ATTEST