ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS   - MINUTES OF MEETING

REGULAR SESSION  - JANUARY 27, 2003

 

The regularly scheduled meeting at 11:30 a.m. for an Elected Officials Roundtable with the Board was canceled.  The Regular Meeting of the Board of Island County Commissioners convened at 1:30 p.m.  as  outlined on the agenda,  including Diking Improvement District #4, held in the  Law & Justice Facility, Department III (Courtroom 3), 101 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, Wa.  Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman, William J. Byrd, Member  and Mike Shelton, Member, were present.  Minutes from the meetings of January 13, 2003 and January 22, 2003, were approved and signed.

 

VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

The Board by unanimous motion approved the December, 2002 payroll as well as the following vouchers/warrants:        

2002  Voucher (War.) # 158069-158314 . . . . . . . . . . $573,778.08

2003      Voucher (War.)  #158315-158522. . . . . . . . . . . $ 97,435.45

 

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   006/03   Truck Driver I, O.H.           2242.02                        Replacement   1/27/03

Public Works   007/03   SW Attend II Camano        2249.14                 .5 to .6 fte        1/27/03

Public Works   008/03   SW Attend I   Camano       2249.16 [sub]        New Position   1/27/03

Treasurer          009/03   Dep. Treasurer                   2103.00                  1 fte to .6 fte   2/5/03

Treasurer          010/03   Dep. Treasurer                   2103.00   4 fte        New Position  2/5/03

Health               011/03   Ex. Secretary                          2418.00                      Personnel         2/1/03  [6 mos]

Health               012/03   Nurs. Dir/Asst Hlth Dir     2401.00                  Personnel                2/1/03  [6 mos]

Health               013/03   Env Hlth Spec                   2403.08                          Replacement   2/28/03

Extension         014/03   Adv. Challg. Prog Cord.   1213.00  .75 fte      New Position   1/27/03

Planning           015/03   Associate Planner              1708.03                  Replacement    1/27/03

 

APPOINTMENT TO NORTHWEST STRAITS COMMISSION

 

Gary Wood, Coupeville, was appointed by unanimous motion of the Board to serve as Island County Marine Resource  Committee representative  to the Northwest Straits Commission for  the year 2003.

 

STaff Session Schedule – February, 2003

 

Staff Session Schedule for February, 2003 was approved by unanimous motion of the Board, to be distributed, outlining regular staff sessions for February  5 and 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m.,  Room #116, Island County Courthouse Administration Building.

 

Resolution #C-05 -03 Random Acts of Kindness Week in Island County

 

As  has been proclaimed  for the past number of years at this time, the Board  by unanimous motion adopted Resolution #C-05-03 Proclaiming the  week of February 10-16, 2003 Random Acts of Kindness Week in Island County. 

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

PROCLAMATION

 

In the Matter of Proclaiming the        }

Week of February 10-16, 2003            }

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS     }     RESOLUTION  #C-05-03

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, THEREFORE,

 

     BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Board of Island County Commissioners that the week of FEBRUARY 10-16, 2003  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 27th  day of January, 2003.

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                                                                Wm. L. McDowell,   Chairman

William J. Byrd,  Member

Mike Shelton,  Member

                                                                                                 

ATTEST:   Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

AMENDMENT #1 STATE OF WASHINGTON INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE ACT AGREEMENT ICA 2002-133 BETWEEN OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COURTS AND ISLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved Amendment #1 to the STOP  grant [federal  STOP Violence Against Women Act to the Court establishing supervised visitation centers and to provide  services to victims of domestic violence] extending grant to  March 31, 2003  (RM-SUPCT-02-0021). 

 

Animal Control contracts approved

 

Consistent with adoption of the 2003 budget reductions,  as presented by Betty Kemp, Director, GSA, the Board  by  unanimous motion approved amendments  to the following animal control contracts reflecting a  5% reduction:

 

·         Camano Island Animal Control Contract, Amendment #1  (RM-GSA-99-0068)

·         Camano Animal Shelter Association Contract, Amendment #1 (RM-GSA-02-0098)

·         Whidbey Island Animal Control Contract,  Amendment #1 (RM-GSA-97-0028)

·         Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation Contract,  Amendment #1 (RM-GSA-97-0027)

 

Resolution #C-06-03  Declaring County Property Surplus

 

The Board by unanimous motion approved Resolution #C-06-03 in the matter the sale and/or disposal of surplus county property, to declare county property [law books] surplus, as presented and recommended for approval by Lee McFarland, Assistant Director, GSA/Property Management.

 

STATE OF WASHINGTON

COUNTY OF ISLAND

 

IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE     )

AND OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS               )               Resolution No. C-06-03

COUNTY PROPERTY                                       )              

 

WHEREAS, Island County has certain personal property which has lost its economic value/utility to the County; and               

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Island County Code Chapter 2.31, such items may be disposed of; and

 

WHEREAS, the items described on attached Exhibit “A” are now and have been the property of Island County, State of Washington; and

 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County and the citizens thereof that said items listed in Exhibit “A” be sold or disposed of in accordance with Island county Code Chapter 2.1; NOW THEREFORE,

 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the items listed on Exhibit “A” shall be sold or disposed of in accordance  with Island County Code Chapter 2.31.

 

ADOPTED this 27 day of January, 2003.

 

                                                                                BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

                                                                                ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                                                Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

                                                                                William J. Byrd, Member

                                                                                Mike Shelton, Member

ATTEST:  Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

EXHIBIT “A”

 

LAW BOOKS;                                                                      MINIMUM BID

Pacific Reporter 2nd series, vols. 1-999 (1931-2000)                none

Pacific Reporter 3rd series, vols. 1-39   (2000-2002)                 none

 

HEALTH CONTRACTS  APPROVED

 

The Board, by unanimous motion, approved the four following Health Department contracts, all  having been approved at the January 13, 2003 Board of Health meeting:

 

DSHS-Passport Contract #20872(6):  Amendment 6 in the amount of $9,068, for new total contract amount  $77,005    (RM-HLTH-01-0064)

 

DOH-Drinking Water Sanitary Survey Class A Systems Contract #N10792(1)   Amendment #1 amount $5,250, for new total contract amount of $15,500   (RM-HLTH- 02-0027)    

 

DSHS-Public Health Nurse Contract #20958(5)  Amendment 5 in the amount of $10,716 for a new total contract amount of  $88,216            (RM-HLTH-99-0050)

 

              Whidbey General Hospital Services Contract #HD-01-03 in the amount of  $18,101 for grant writing     

services provided by Island County Health Department staff  for the Hospital   (RM-HLTH-02-0100).

 

Chairman McDowell will send a  follow-up question to the Health Services Director concerning the Whidbey General Hospital grant writing services contract:  assuming the employee in the Health Department was already working 40 hours a week         and her salary is not chancing [being paid by contact for 40 hours' a week now]  how is        she able to do this other work and still meet the requirements of both contracts?

 

Memorandum of Agreement:  Washington State University

and Island County, Appendix "A" modification

 

The Board by unanimous motion approved Memorandum of Agreement between Washington State University and Island County, Appendix "A" modification, to provide an Extension Education Program, for the total amount $24,598    (RM-EXT-03-0001). 

 

Enhanced 911 Operations grant between Washington State Military Department and Island County, Contract # EM 03-0087, Amendment B

 

The Board by unanimous motion approved Contract extension  for  Enhanced 911 Operations grant between Washington State Military Department and Island County, Contract # EM 03-0087, Amendment B, for the purpose of providing a new expiration date to  June 30, 2003   [no monetary change from original contract]  (RM-BOICC-01-0109). 

 

Petition to  Vacate County Road Right-of-Way by  Frederick R. & Joanne C. Beich, portion of Stillaguamish Avenue, Camano Island

 

Petition to  Vacate County Road Right-of-Way as petitioned by  Frederick R. & Joanne C. Beich, for a portion of Stillaguamish Avenue, Sec. 19, Twp. 32N, R 3E, Camano Island, was referred to the Island County Engineer by unanimous motion of the Board for review and recommendation.

 

SUPPLEMENTS TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS APPROVED

 

As presented and recommended for approval by Bill Oakes, Public Works Director and Dick Snyder, County Engineer, the Board by unanimous motion approved two supplemental agreements to the following consultant agreements:

 

·         Supplemental Agreement #2 to PW-002030,  Consultant Agreement with Perteet Engineering, Terry’s Corner Park-N-Ride Survey and Design  for revised completion date to October 30, 2003.

 

·         Supplemental Agreement #1 to  PW-022019,  Consultant Agreement withTransSystems Corporation to increase the maximum amount payable by $21,428.00 and increasing fixed fee by $2,498.

 

Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program Agreement WITH 

Northrop Grumman PRB Associates

 

Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program Agreement with Northrop Grumman PRB Associates was approved by unanimous motion of the Board  for the area of Goldie Road from Oak Harbor city limit sign to Ault Field Road.

 

Certification of 2003 Road Levy

 

As presented by Bill Oakes and recommended for approval, the Board by unanimous motion approved the Certification of 2003 Road Levy in accordance with the State of Washington County Road Administration Board WAC 136-150-021.

 

HEARING HELD:  Franchise #35,  Sewer distribution system; City of

Oak Harbor; Heller Road serving the Plat of Redwing

 

A Public Hearing was held at 2:20 p.m. as advertised for the purpose  of considering Franchise #35 submitted by the City of Oak Harbor for a  sewer distribution system  to be located in County right-of-way known as  Heller Road, to serve  the Plat of Redwing, Sec. 34, Twp 33N., R 1E.  Bill Oakes confirmed recommendation of approval, as further reported in memorandum to the Board dated December 19, 2002 from the County Engineer.

 

At the time of hearing when public comments were solicited by the Chairman, no one stepped forward to speak either for or against said franchise. 

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved Franchise #35 submitted by the City of Oak Harbor for a  sewer distribution system  to be located in County right-of-way known as  Heller Road, to serve  the Plat of

 

Redwing, Sec. 34, Twp 33N., R 1E.                       

 

Final signature:   implementation of Oak Harbor Interlocal Agreement

 

Phil Bakke, Planning and Community Development Director, presented for final signature the Interlocal Agreement between Island County and the City of Oak Harbor for  implementation of Oak Harbor Interlocal Agreement.  The original agreement  was approved on January 14, 2002 [GMA record #7161]; SEPA determination: (DNS) Determination of Non-Significance comment period ended 6/5/02; and Amendments to the Interlocal completed under Ordinance #C-59-02/PLG-011-02 dated 8/12/02 in the matter of amending  the Island County Comprehensive  Plan, Chapter 14.01B ICC, adding new Chapter 14.03E ICC, Chapter 16.19 ICC and Chapter 17.03 ICC to be consistent  with the Island County/Oak Harbor Interlocal Agreement  [GMA record #7274].    Requirements on the part of the City and County have now been completed and final signature in order.  Once the Board of County Commissioners signs, the City of Oak Harbor is prepared to sign the document as well.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved for final signature the Interlocal Agreement between Island County and the City of Oak Harbor for  implementation of Oak Harbor Interlocal Agreement.  (Original document approved on January 14, 2002.  SEPA determination: (DNS) Determination of Non-Significance; comment period ended 6/5/02.  Amendments to Interlocal completed by C-59-02 on 8/12/02.). 

[GMA Record #                  ]

 

Review Monthly Financial Reports from Auditor & Treasurer

 

Auditor’s Report

Anne LaCour, Chief Deputy Auditor, submitted the   Auditor’s written financial report  for the period ending December 31, 2002, reflecting expenditures about 94% of budget.  There did not seem to be any big changes from any other periods; the  13th period yet to be reported which will show major changes of revenue and expenditures.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Linda Riffe, Treasurer, handed out copies of the Treasurer’s Cash Revenue/Current Expense Report for the period ending December 31, 2002 and comparison to the previous year; Revenue and Expenditure budget summaries; and the Treasurer’s M&O.  Decrease in cash balance of $794,859.83 compared to previous year due to a decrease in cash received as well as budget reserve and capital reserve transfers.  Investment interest was  ahead  of projection for 2002 but down compared to December 2001 due to the drop in interest rates.

 

 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. to

 meet in next in regular session on February 3, 2003, at  9:30 a.m.

 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

 

______________________________

Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

 

 

_____________________________

William J. Byrd, Member

 

 

_____________________________

Mike Shelton, Member

 

 

ATTEST: 

 

 

________________­­­­­___________

Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board