ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -  MINUTES OF MEETING

REGULAR SESSION  -  JUNE 2, 2003

 

The Board of Island County Commissioners (including Diking Improvement District #4) met in Regular Session on   June 2, 2003 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the   Law & Justice Facility, Department III (Courtroom 3), 101 N.E. 6th Street, Coupeville, Wa.   Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman, William J. Byrd, Member, and Mike Shelton, Member, were present.    The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.  By unanimous motion, the Board approved the minutes from the regular meeting May 19, 2003.

 

VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

In addition to the approval of  May 30, 2003 payroll for the pay period May 1-15, 2003, the Board by unanimous motion also approved for payment the following pre-audited  vouchers [warrants]: Voucher (War.) #166178-166526. . . . . . . . .$716,774.95.

 

Hiring Requests & Personnel Actions

 

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

 

Dept.                    PAA #     Description          Position  #          Action                    Eff. Date

Public Works       052/03     Adm. Asst             2212.00             Replacement                           8/7/03

Public Works       053/03     Laborer I, OH       2245.10     Replacement                   6/2/03

 

Resolution #C-56-03 IN THE MATTER OF Continuing the Wellness Incentive Program/Plan for Island County Employees

 

As presented by Mr. Toft, the Board by unanimous motion  approved Resolution #C-56-03  in the matter of Continuing the Wellness Incentive Program/Plan for Island County Employees, Plan 1a and Plan 2a as described in Attachment A. 

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF CONTINUING THE  WELLNESS )                                                                

INCENTIVE PROGRAM/PLAN FOR ISLAND COUNTY )          RESOLUTION C-56-03        

EMPLOYEES                                                                                       )                                                     

 

                WHEREAS, the Board of Island County Commissioners adopted Resolution C-43-02 on June 3, 2002  which continued the Wellness Incentive Program; and

 

                WHEREAS, the above Resolution requires an analysis of potential costs to be reviewed no later than April 1, 2003, after which the program may be renewed based on the previous year’s accrued sick leave for program year 2003, and

 

WHEREAS, by participation in the program, Island County employees demonstrated that a percentage of employees favored incentives for maintaining healthy life styles and incentives for unused sick leave; and

 

WHEREAS, absenteeism is expensive to the County, both in paid time off and lost productivity to the organization; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

                BE IT RESOLVED, that after review it has been determined that the Wellness Incentive Plan for 2003 is renewed and will contain only Plan 1a and Plan 2a as described on Attachment A; and

 

                 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an analysis of potential costs will be reviewed prior to April 1, 2004 at which time the program may be renewed for program year 2004.

 

                ADOPTED this 2nd  day of June 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      [Attachment A placed on file with the Clerk of the Board]

 

Appointments  NAMED to Various Boards 

 

By unanimous motion the Board appointed members  to the following boards: 

 

Island County Board of Equalization

Sara J. Little, Freeland, three-year term expiring May 31, 2006

 

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Advisory Board

Diana L. Sandritter, Oak Harbor, three-year term expiring April 1, 2006

 

North Sound Regional l Support Network Advisory Board

            Patricia Little, Oak Harbor, two-year  term expiring June 30, 2005.

 

Liquor License #357877 -3D - Added Privilege in lieu of current privilege by BARTLETT’S  TYEE GROCERY, CAMANO island

 

Based on review and  favorable recommendations from the Island County Sheriff and Island County Health Department, the  Board  by unanimous motion  approved Liquor License Application #357877 -3D  for added privilege in lieu of current privilege by Large Bartlett Inc., d/b/a  Barlett's Tyee Grocery,  3325 SE Camano Drive, Camano Island, Wa.

 

Washington Counties Risk Pool Interlocal Agreement

First Amendment (RM-BOC-8900893)

 

Washington Counties Risk Pool Interlocal Agreement First Amendment (RM-BOC-8900893) was approved by unanimous motion of the Board, as presented and recommended for approval  by Betty Kemp, Director, GSA/Risk Management.   The amendment allows  provision of  liability insurance for WSAC, WACO and the WAPA.

 

Amendment 2 to CZM310 Grant #G200308  - NORTHwest Straits Project:MRC Nearshore Projects  Phase III

 

Amendment 2 to CZM310 Grant #G0200308 was approved by unanimous motion of the Board as presented and outlined by Don Meehan, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent, between the State of Washington Department of  Ecology and Island County for the Northwest Straits Project: MRC  Nearshore Projects: Phase III.  This changes the scope of work and provides a  budget redistribution of $5,000 from the Derilict Gear task to Shore Stewards Project and  time extension.

 

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS AND CERTIFIED ABSTRACT:  ANNEXATION  TO THE CITY OF OAK HARBOR ELECTION ON 20 MAY 2003

 

As submitted by the County Auditor, the Board by unanimous motion acknowledged receipt of Certification of Election Results and Certified Abstract  from the  special election held on 20 May 2003 for the annexation to the City of Oak Harbor

 

PUBLIC WORKS - ITEMS PULLED FROM AGENDA

 

The following items were pulled from today’s agenda:

Resolution C-      -03/R-22-03 – In the Matter of Declaring County Property Surplus for Bogue Pit access road, Work Order No. 111

 

Access and Utility Easement  - Island County and Karl C. & Darlyne A. Krieg; Bogue Pit, Work Order No. 111; $2,050.00, Parcel 194-0650; Sec. 17, Twp 33N, R 2E.      

 

Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program  - I-COM 911; Fort Nugent Road from Oak Harbor City limits to West Beach Road

 

As presented by Bill Oakes, Public Works Director, with a recommendation of approval, the Board by unanimous motion approved Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program with  I-COM 911 for  Fort Nugent Road from Oak Harbor City limits to West Beach Road.

 

Contract/Contract Bond  - G.G. Excavation, Inc. FOR  North Camano Drive/Arrowhead Road Intersection Improvements

 

Contract and Contract Bond with G.G. Excavation, Inc., the firm previously awarded bid for the North Camano Drive/Arrowhead Road Intersection Improvements under  CRP 02-02, Work Order #172 in the amount of $688,021.75 were approved and signed by the Board as presented by Mr. Oakes.

 

Bid Award FOR  2003 ACP Overlays, Whidbey Island

 

Based on recommendation provided by Dick Snyder, County Engineer, dated May 28, 2003, confirmed by Mr. Oakes today, the Board by unanimous motion awarded bid for the 2003 ACP Overlays, Whidbey Island, under CRP 03-02, Work Order #358 to  Krieg Construction, the low bidder, in the amount of  $899,287.00

 

CONTRACT AND CONTRACT BOND FOR 2003 ACP OVERLAYS, CAMANO ISLAND

 

By unanimous motion, as presented and recommended by Mr. Oakes, the Board approved for signature  Contract and Contract bond for 2003 ACP overlays for Camano Island, the bid previously awarded under CRP 0301, Work Order  #357, to Lakeside Industries,  in the amount of $342,434.80,  once  both originals have been signed and returned from contractor.

 

FRANCHISE HEARINGS HELD

 

As legal notice provided, the Board  held public hearings  beginning at 10:20 a.m. on two franchises:

 

·         Franchise #124 – Sewer distribution system; D.F. & S.M. Dally and A. & M.B. Maurer; Plat of      Beverly Beach, Division No. 1, Sec. 26, Twp. 30N., R 2E.

 

·         Franchise #77(1)R – Renewal of existing water distribution system; James I. Metcalf & Co., Inc.;                 Plat of Beverly Beach, Division No. 3, Sec 23, R 2E.

 

Franchise #124.

 

Mr. Oakes provided the Board with the County Engineer’s  letter dated May 28, 2003 reporting in  favor of granting  the franchise as  submitted.  At the time of hearing no one in the audience spoke either for or against the franchise.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved Franchise #124 for  Sewer distribution system by D.F. & S.M. Dally and A. & M.B. Maurer,  Plat of Beverly Beach, Division No. 1, Sec. 26, Twp. 30N., R 2E.

 

Franchise #77(1)R

 

Mr. Oakes provided the Board with the County Engineer’s  letter dated April 30, 2003 reporting in  favor of granting the requested franchise  renewal.    There were no members of the public present at the time of hearing  who spoke either for or against the franchise.

 

By unanimous motion the Board  approved Franchise #77(1)R  for the renewal of existing water distribution system, by  James I. Metcalf & Co., Inc., in the Plat of Beverly Beach, Division No. 3, Sec 23, R 2E.

 

HEARING  HELD ON  Ordinance #C-52-03:  Ordinance Amending ICC 2.31.100 and 2.31.190 TO ALlow Reuse and Recycling of Solid Waste

 

A Public Hearing  was held at 10:25 a.m. as advertised and scheduled for the purpose of considering Ordinance #C-52-03:  Ordinance Amending ICC 2.31.100 and 2.31.190 to Allow Reuse and Recycling of Solid Waste.

 

Mr. Oakes briefly provided an overview of the proposed amendments:

 

Amendment to  ICC 2.31.100.C adds the provision that once arriving at an Island County solid waste disposal facility items being disposed that may be of use to  another person may be conveyed to another person at no cost and taken out of the waste stream.

 

Amendment to ICC 2.31.190 adds a sentence to provide that  such items may be conveyed to a current or former county official or employee.

 

No one  from  the public came forward to comment either for or against proposed Ordinance #C-52-03.   The Board, by unanimous motion, approved Ordinance #C-52-03.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

ORDINANCE AMENDING ICC 2.31.100 AND 2.31.190 TO ALLOW REUSE AND RECYCLING OF SOLID WASTE

 

 

ORDINANCE NO.  C-52-03

 

 

            WHEREAS, Island County receives solid waste for disposal which may have some use value to another person; and

 

            WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.58.060, ownership of solid wastes are vested in Island County upon the arrival of solid wastes at an Island County Solid Waste facility; and

 

            WHEREAS, it is beneficial for such property to be recycled or reused to remove it from the solid waste disposal stream to both reduce costs of disposal and minimize volume of waste for disposal; and

 

            WHEREAS, County regulations for disposal of surplus county property need to be revised to allow for conveyance of items from the solid waste disposal stream to individuals for

reuse or recycling; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

            IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED that ICC 2.31.100 and ICC 2.31.190 are amended as set forth on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.  Material underlined is being added to those existing sections.

 

            Reviewed this 12  day of  May,  2003, and set for public hearing on the 2  day of  June 2003 at 10:25 a.m.  in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room.

 

 

                                                            BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                            ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                            Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

ATTEST:                                            William J. Byrd, Member

Elaine Marlow                                       Mike Shelton, Member

Clerk of the Board

 

            Ordinance C-52-03 is adopted this 2 day of June, 2003 following public hearing.

 

                                                            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

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

David L. Jamieson, Jr.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and

Island County Code Reviser

                         [Exhibit A placed on file with the Clerk of the Board]

 

Meeting recessed at 10:30 a.m. to reconvene at 3:00 p.m.

 

BOARD RECONVENED AT 3:00 P.M. – CAMANO ISLAND

 

The Board of Island County Commissioners reconvened at 3:00 p.m. at the  Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island, Wa.  with all Commissioners present.

 

HEARING  HELD:  Ordinance #C-55-03/ R-21-03 Temporarily Reducing Speed

Limit on a Portion of North Camano Drive and Arrowhead Road

during Road Improvements

 

A Public Hearing was held as scheduled and advertised beginning at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering Ordinance #C-55-03/ R-21-03 Temporarily Reducing Speed Limit on a Portion of North Camano Drive and Arrowhead Road during road improvements.   Bill Oakes, Island County Public Works Director;  Joe Araucto, Island County Traffic Engineer; and Kelly Ruhoff, Stanwood-Camano News, were present.

 

Mr.  Oakes  explained that the ordinance proposed a  temporary reduction in the speed limit during the construction of the North Camano Drive and Arrowhead Road intersection improvements.  In order to remove the vertical curve, the  project requires reduction of the travel lane width to 10 feet while dropping each side of the road 7  feet.  Since traffic will be traveling on a gravel surface, recommendation is to reduce the speed limit to 10 mph for the duration of the construction.

 

There were no public comments.

 

By unanimous  motion, the  Board approved  Ordinance #C-55-03/R-21-03 Temporarily Reducing the Speed Limit on Portions of North Camano Drive and Arrowhead Road During Road Improvements. 

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF NORTH CAMANO DRIVE AND ARROWHEAD ROAD DURING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

 

 

 

ORDINANCE NO.     C- 55 -03

                                    R- 21 -03

 

WHEREAS, RCW 47.48.010 authorizes a County to temporarily reduce the speed limit for vehicular traffic on any County road whenever the road is undergoing construction, alteration, repair or maintenance; and

 

            WHEREAS, Island County is improving North Camano Drive and Arrowhead Road as part of the North Camano Drive/Arrowhead Road Intersection Improvement Project, CRP 02-02; and

 

            WHEREAS, the said project will require reduction of travel lane width during construction necessitating reduction of the speed limit; and

 

           

           

           

            WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the public that the speed limit be temporarily reduced on a portion of North Camano Drive and a portion of Arrowhead Road; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

            BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that speed limits are temporarily reduced as follows:

 

1.         North Camano Drive, between a point 0.62 miles west of Arrowhead Road and

            a point 0.52 miles east of Arrowhead Road, the speed limit is reduced from 35 miles per hour to 10 miles per hour; and

 

2.         Arrowhead Road, between the intersections with Utsalady Road and Vista Del Monte Street, the speed limit is reduced from 35 miles per hours to 10 miles per hour.

 

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at the start of construction of CRP 02-02 and shall terminate upon the completion of the project.  At least three days before this Ordinance will take effect, notice of the speed limit reductions, including the effective date shall be published in the Stanwood-Camano News and a like notice shall be posted on or prior to the date of publication of such notice in a conspicuous place at each end of the reduced speed areas on North Camano Drive and Arrowhead Road.

 

            Reviewed this 19 day of May, 2003, and set for public hearing on the 2 day of  June 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at the Camano Annex.

 

                                                            BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                            ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                            [absent - Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman]

                                                            William J. Byrd, Member

                        Mike Shelton, Member

ATTEST:

Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

            Ordinance C-55-03 is adopted this 2nd  day of June, 2003 following public hearing.

 

                                                            BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                            ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                            Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman

                                                            William J. Byrd, Member

                        Mike Shelton, Member

ATTEST:

Joyce Kasperson for

Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

David L. Jamieson, Jr.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and

Island County Code Reviser

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m., with the next regular meeting to be held on June 9, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. in the Law & Justice Facility, Department III (Courtroom 3), 101 N.E. 6th Street, Coupeville, Wa.                                 

 

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