ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - MINUTES OF MEETING

REGULAR SESSION  -  OCTOBER 13, 2003

 

The Board of Island County Commissioners (including Diking Improvement District #4) met in Regular Session on   October 13, 2003, 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 minute of previous meeting, October 6, 2003.

 

VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

The following vouchers/warrants were approved for payment by unanimous motion of the Board:    Voucher (War.) # 174502-174752 . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$388,233.77.

 

Hiring Requests & Personnel Actions

 

As presented by Dick Toft, Human Resources Director, the Board by unanimous motion,  approved the following personnel action authorization (s):   

 

Dept.               PAA #      Description                       Position #          Action             Eff. Date

Maintenance  079/03     Custodian .5 fte                      901.03       Replacement          10/13/03

Sup. Court      081/03    CH Facilitator .4 fte              2009.00       Replacement           10/13/03

Health            082/03     Pub. Hlth Nurse .6 fte           2406.04       Decrease Hrs           10/13/03

Health            083/03     Pub. Hlth Nurse .8 fte           2402.02       Decrease Hrs          10/13/03

Health            084/03     EHSII Mos. Sur.,temp          2407.08       Extend Hrs              10/13/03

Planning         085/03     Assoc Planner.LR                 1708.06       New Position          10/13/03

Planning         086/03     Plans Ex. Trainee                   402.01       Replacement           11/24/03

WSU              087/03     Vol Prg Coord-CI                 1207.03       Replacement           10/13/03

 

EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS

         

Department                    Employee                 No.  Years

Health                           Dori  Johnson                        10

Health                           Mike   Etzell                           5

Maintenance                 Jess Pollard                             5

Public Works/Road      Jack Taylor                            25

Public Works/Road      George Anne Sherry             20

Public Works/Road      Dennis Benning                    15

Public Works/Road      Steven L. Sandhop               15

Public Works/Road      Mike Morton                        15

Pub.  Works/Sol.W.     Cynthia Watson                     5

Sheriff                           Mike Birchfield                   10

 

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD  -  SEPTEMBER, 2003

 

Jim Barnes, Central Services Department,  was  selected  as  Employee of the Month for September,  recognized for his extraordinary efforts during the recent move of the Health, Public Works and Planning departments into the remodeled Courthouse Annex building.

 

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

 

Larry Weller and Sonny Kostek, Island County  Maintenance Department, were presented with letters of appreciation and recognition for quick-thinking and efficient response to a potentially disastrous situation involving a fire at the diesel generator located between the jail and Courthouse Annex.

 

Memorandum of Agreement BETWEEN  Northwest Air Pollution Authority  and Skagit & Island Counties – Fire WArden Program 

 

Memorandum of Agreement between the Northwest Air Pollution Authority (NWAPA) and Skagit & Island Counties, in the amount of $43,000.00 (RM-GSA-03-0062) was approved by unanimous  motion of the Board, for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004,  for Fire Warden Program.  

 

CZM Grant Agreement #G0400078 between  Washington State Department of Ecology and Island County for the Island County/WSU Beach Watchers 2003-2004 Program

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved  Agreement #G0400078 between the Washington State Department of Ecology and Island County for the Island County/WSU Beach Watchers 2003-2004 Program, for contract amount of  $32,000 (RM-EXT-03-0060)

 

CONTRACT #HD-11-03 Health Officer Agreement

 

The Board by unanimous motion approved Contract #HD-11-03 between Island County Health Department and Roger S. Case, MD, as Island county Health Officer, a two year contract  in the amount of $88,000  [RM-HLTH-02-0043] for period 1/1/04 – 12/31/05.

STATE  OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE AND ECONOMIC

Development Local and Community Projects Program - Utsalady

Beach Property Grant

 

As presented by Lee McFarland, Assistant Director, GSA, the Board by unanimous motion approved State  of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development Local and Community Projects Program Capital Contract #04-99500-42   [RM-GSA-03-0067] for the   State’s portion of the Utsalady Beach Property  grant.

 

Planning and Community Development Director designated as Island County’s representative- ESSHB 1418 Task Force

           

By unanimous motion, the Board designated Phil Bakke, Island County Planning and Community Development Director, attend the  ESSHB 1418 Task Force of designated entities to develop a plan that addresses the intertidal habitat  goals contained in the limiting factors analysis for the  area described on behalf of Island County.

 

Construction EasementS APPROVED WEST BEACH ROAD PHASE 3 AND 2

 

As recommended by Bill Oakes, Public Works Director, the Board approved by unanimous motion the following Construction Easements:

 

§         #PW-0320-106 between  Island County & Betty Walker related to  West Beach Road Phase 3, under  Work Order  207,  Parcel 255-414; Sec. 24, Twp 32N, R 1W.  

§         #PW-0320-107 between  Island County & John and Irene Carr,  West Beach Road Phase 2, under Work Order 015; Parcel 463-4640; Sec. 24, Twp. 32N, R 1W.

 

Transportation Planning Study Agreement – Washington State Department of Transportation GCA 3840,  Whidbey Island Scenic

 Corridor Management Plan (CMP) Development

 

Transportation Planning Study Agreement #RM-PW-0320-109 between  Island County and the  Washington State Department of Transportation, #GCA 3840, for Whidbey Island Scenic Corridor Management Plan (CMP) Development was approved by unanimous motion of the Board.

 

Resolution #C-98-03/R-35-03 –  Approving Plans & Specifications and Authorizing Call for Bids for Terry’s Corner Signal Installation

 

By unanimous motion, as presented and recommended for approval by Mr. Oakes, the Board approved Resolution #C-98-03/R-35-03  In the Matter of Approving Plans & Specifications and Authorizing Call for Bids for Terry’s Corner Signal Installation,  SR 532, East Camano Dr. & Sunrise Blvd, under  CRP 01-03, Work Order 289.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING PLANS &)

SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING      )                RESOLUTION NO. C-98-03

CALL FOR BIDS FOR TERRY’S CORNER     )                                                R-35-03

PHASE 2, TERRY’S CORNER SIGNAL          )

INSTALLATION, CRP 01-03, WO 289            )                                                    

 

            WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the Island County Road Fund for Terry’s Corner Phase 2, Terry’s Corner Signal Installation, NOW THEREFORE,

 

            BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Plans and Specifications are approved and the County Engineer is authorized and directed to call for bids for furnishing said construction.  Bid Opening is to be the November 6, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. in  Room B130-DES Conference Room, County Annex Building, 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville, Washington.

 

            APPROVED this 13th  day of October, 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

                                [Note:  Plans and specifications placed on file with the Clerk of the Board ]

 

STORMWATER MITIGATION AGREEMENT #PW-0120-87 -  Stanley & Nancy Walker – Holmes Harbor Golf  & Country Club, Division No. 5

 

Stormwater Mitigation Agreement #PW-0120-87 between  Island County and Stanley & Nancy Walker, for  Lot 10, Block 2, Holmes Harbor Golf  & Country Club, Division No. 5, was approved by unanimous motion of the Board.

 

Resolution #C-99-03 In the Matter of the Sale and/or

Disposal of Surplus County Property

 

Resolution #C-99-03 In the Matter of the Sale and/or Disposal of Surplus County Property was approved by unanimous motion of the Board.

 

                                                STATE OF WASHINGTON

                                                    COUNTY OF ISLAND

 

IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE   }

AND OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS }                       Resolution No. C-99-03

COUNTY PROPERTY                      }

 

            WHEREAS, Island County has certain equipment 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 2.31; 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 13 day of October, 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           

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

 

Budget Workshop

 

A  Budget Workshop was held in Conference Room #116,  Island County Administration Building,  1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, Wa., beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Commissioners   McDowell, Byrd and Shelton were present.  Others attending all or portions of the budget workshops, included:  Elaine Marlow, Budget Director;  Dick Toft, Human Resource Director; Anne LaCour and Motoko Pleasant, Auditor’s Office.  Preliminary budget discussions only; no  decisions expected. 

 

The Budget Director provided the following hand-outs:

 

            Updated Workbook Index

            Individual  Funds Update

            Supplemental Budget Requests Update

            Capital Projects Funds – Workbook pages 462-493

            Health Funds, Workbook pages 269-335

            Public Works Department Funds, Workbook pages 336-461

 

Capital Project Funds

Capital Improvements- REET 1/ Capital Facilities–REET 2/Conservation

Futures/Construction & Acquisition/Courthouse Expansion/Juvenile Detention

 

Department Representatives:

GSA/Parks:                    Lee McFarland

Public Works:                Bill Oakes/Gwen Maxfield/Colleen Jokinen 

Maintenance/Facilities:  Dan Sherk

Page 463 is a summary of all capital funds; lines  11-20 deal with revenues,  lines 22-37 show basic project categories.

 

Reet I  Fund balance by year end estimated at about $560,000. Reet II  Fund balance  by year end estimated at about $1.2 million, dependent on status of some projects.    What appears  available in Conservation Futures at the end of this year will be about  $158,000 after all ;purchases are made [except two  projects, $155,000 and the other $55,000].  If all projects come to fruition there  may be  an interfund loan necessary. Known debt has already been taken into account.  Page  467  are park projects  and line 28 represents “to be determined” line.  [“Parks” notation is just a  label for purposes of the summary sheet – page 463].  

 

Follow-up: 

Go through and  re-work  budget to include the two “Previously Approved”  Conservation  Futures projects; use  fund balances to cover portions of those along with new money.  What is left over will be the dollar amount in the “ TBD” line.

 

Four Springs Property.  Estimates for  property/plans will be brought to the Board for approval by Mr. McFarland once received.  Includes changing garage and car port into meeting room, changes to main house, new bathrooms and landscaping estimated at  $167,500.   In addition to that will be civil engineering work  associated with the road, parking lot and lighting, estimated  at $271,000 for a total of $439,000.  He is reviewing costs and what can be done to reduce the dollars.  The facility will be rented for weddings, retreats, corporation conferences, etc.   There are other areas open to the public, i.e. trails, picnics, etc.   Hopes to see the first revenue from that come in by mid-2004.  Revenue projections were  based on similar facilities.  Have had many requests to rent the facility already.  Proposing to hire  “events coordinator” by private contract based on commission at what would be equivalent to about a Wage Grade  7.    Proposing to use a gravel  paving alternative to help cut costs of having to put in a detention pond, but find the alternative more expensive than anticipated.  Transferring unspent  dollars  were originally budgets for the Taylor property into 4 springs property  line.  Will follow up and look into per request by the Chairman -  where the product has been used elsewhere and  whether it would even work in this location.

 

Taylor Road Property.  Propose transferring $130,000 unspent  to Four Springs  property  line.  Considering feasibility of taking the building down; just had  asbestos survey done  and working with Planning to go out for bid on demolishing.  Will be a  vast improvement to the property and hope to be done before year end.  Dollars are included in the budget for  2005 for  this property.   The best thing would be if the property could be incorporated with State Parks property, which would satisfy Ms. Taylor’s wishes in the conditions when she gifted the property to the County.  Mr. McFarland will follow-up and review the terms and conditions of the Deed and provide that  information to the Board.

 

Page 464 – Capital Project Funds – Buildings and Maintenance

 

Total  projects proposed under REET I - $219,000;  Construction & Acquisition- $60,500; and  Juvenile Detention-$3,800,000, for a total of $4,079,000.

 

Dan Sherk reviewed building maintenance projects that need to be done in 2004 represented on lines 9-18 totaling $134,000 covering work on the Administrative building, L&J Building and Jail.   The Courthouse Administrative building has experienced some  cracking on the exterior and have talked to stucco contractor about what would be needed.  Duress alarms are needed both for the Courthouse  Administrative Building and the L&J  Facility.   Items listed under Jail are necessary and need to be done in 2004, including  fire alarm upgrade, cooling tower replacement, cell sinks [partial], railing, electronic locks  [partial], doors [partial]. 

 

Lines 20-22 represent new facilities:  South Whidbey Sheriff precinct $70,000 from REET I, and the Juvenile Detention Facility Fund @ $3,800,000.  Mr. Oakes noted that on  the “horizon”  were  the Camano Annex  and a new records  storage building – and would be new projects.    Under the Juvenile Detention Facility Fund the $3,800,000 figure is the best estimate and Public Works is  working with the consultant to remain inside that number; will bring any changes of that to the Board later this year.   Line 25 is the $15,000 proposed from REET I to the Fairgrounds  for capital support as has been  historically provided over the last few years.  South Whidbey Commons shown on line 27 is a pass through grant for remainder of the planning grant for  2004, dependent upon that group meetings its fund-raising goal by year end.   No foregone conclusion with regard to South Whidbey Sheriff  precinct whether to take the building down or remodel it.

 

Planning & Community Development

 

Department  Representatives:  Phil Bakke/Edie Elerick

Hand-Out – Letter dated 10/13/03 “2004 Budget” – Additional request

 

Budget Director reviewed the Planning Budget beginning page 139 in the Budget Workbook.  Revenue  increased  only to the amount expenditures increased from  last year.  Anticipate revenue will be significantly ahead of what has been projected.  Planning revenue should only be used for planning purposes.   Personnel.  Joe Burcar listed as Associate Planner is incorrect; he is a shoreline planner.

 

Commissioners and Director discussed the need to have dollars set aside in 2004 to begin preparations and planning in  anticipation of the 2005 GMA Comprehensive  Plan update. As Mr. Bakke noted, in 2004 some planning work is necessary with respect to that 2005  update, especially with regard to BMP update.  The update will have to be completed by the end of 2005.   Island County will need the best  available science and that will take a fair amount of education, i.e. Ph.D. biologist to prepare that science.   No dollars have been spent thus far from the  State Grant received and last year’s dollars were rolled over.

 

Hand-out requesting two additional items for 2004:

§         Camano:  One of two permit technicians performing task similar to those of Pay Grade 10 – move that position from #8 to #10. 

 

§         Hire Associate Planner-BMP/Enforcement Position - funded 50% by Public Works

 

Employee on Camano one is fulfilling the same role on Camano as Kelly performs here, lead coordinator and  has expanded a little on Camano.  To  equal that  would result in pay grade from 8 to 10.    Several years’ ago Planning assumed the responsibility for code enforcement under Title XI.  Working with Public Works to fund half of a position related to  BMP work.  No one is doing that right now in Public Works.  The work involves backing up the Engineering conditions, therefore Mr. Oakes felt he could easily justify funding half of that  position.

 

No other proposals or funding increases proposed by Planning, but Mr. Bakke will be proposing a revised  fee schedule later which would recommend minor modifications that could result in some  minor increases and/or decreases.   An example is a revision to a plat, the permit should be substantially less than the current $500 fee.  On the other hand, the amount of effort to process cell tower applications far exceeds the work associated with site plan reviews [about 20 permits processed in 2003].

 

Follow-up.  If some revenue needs to be spent in 2004 in preparation of the 2005 Comp Plan update, consider recognizing dollars for that.

 

Public Works Department

Public Works/Road/ER&R/Paths & Trails/Storm & Surface Water/Solid Waste/

Diking Improvement District  #4

  

Department Representatives:  Bill Oakes, Gwen Maxfield, Jack Taylor, Colleen Jokinen Joe Araucto, Randy Brackett; Phil Cohen

 

            Presentation:  [copy on file] Power Point Presentation “Public Works Budget”

 

The 2004 budget includes a 2% cola and benefit increase.

 

Power point  presentation covered:

 

2003 accomplishments; Roads Revenue;  Roads 2004 major projects Bayview, West Beach, Terry’s Corner Park & Ride and  Madrona Way; Storm Water 2003 and 2003 completed projects; Storm Water Revenue; Storm Water 2004 major projects planned: Mutiny Sands, Holmes Harbor/Joseph Lane, Marshal, Sunset and Freeland II; Roads Operating, (emergencies, maintenance and events); Paving, Chip Seal, Aerial Photography, Vegetation Management; Events, Solid Waste 2003, Solid Waste Revenue, Solid Waste 2004 – proposed: Coupeville WSDOT property and dual scales; and groundwater & gas monitoring and Action Plan; ER&$ [internal service fund]; Public Works administration, capital project management, and funding; Community Mental Health facility completed in 2003; Public Works 2004 (Juvenile Detention Center, Campus Parking and Maxwelton  Trail); Paths & Trails; Storm & Surface Water Utility (Marshal Drainage Basin); Diking District #4.

 

Capital side – page 466 Drainage  

 

Projects Carried Over: 

Freeland Outfall

On-going GMA planning requirements to support infrastructure needed under GMA

Holmes Harbor/Joseph Lane Outfall

Swantown Drainage Easements

Waterloo Marsh  Wetland Management  Plan

New Projects: 

            Columbia Beach Road Culvert

            Driftwood Way @ County Park Outfall

            Freeland Basin Plan

            Freeland Truck Drainage Outfall Phase II

            Holmes Harbor Bradshaw Lane Outfall

            Jones Road Outfall

            Lagoon Point @ Westcliff Outfall

            Mutiny Sands Road Outfall

            Saratoga Beach Estates Outfalls

            Saratoga Road Culvert  

            Sunset Road Culvert

            Swantown Drainage Agreement

            Thunder Ridge  Drainage study

            Useless Bay Country Club

           

As provided on page 444, Mr. Oakes reviewed the Annual Construction  Program for 2004.  Discussing line item “Shoulder Widening” he clarified was county-wide,  part of the effort to try and get some vegetated shoulders out of the system,. Those roads identified would be prioritized based on factors including safety, pedestrians and non-motorized uses.  In response to Commissioners suggestion that Crescent Harbor/Reservation Road be included as well (in the area of  L&M Acres), Mr. Oakes will report back on what year work on the shoulder is proposed.

 

Additional Request: 

No-spray policy has been in effect for a full year and there is a need to increase labor time on mowing county road shoulders, increasing by about three times the amount of labor for mowing.  To meet the need he proposed hiring one new seasonal employee for each road shop, a 9-month position in lay off status for 3 months.  This would represent a savings over hiring new full time employees.  The Sign Shop and Surface Water division had need for a seasonal employee and the proposal is to eliminate the two current temporary positions  and replace them with two seasonal employees.   These six new positions would increase the Road Fund s/w/b category by $156,800, but with elimination of two temporary positions, total increase would be $138,800.  The 9-month seasonal employees  would save approximately $6,300/year per employee, compared to hiring a full time employee – a total annual savings  to the  Road Fund of $37,850.   As far as vegetation control by mowing it is costing an additional  (rough estimate) $168,000-$200,000 more a year.  

 

Page 458 outlines Public Works request for an Engineering Tech 3.I position for the Road Division at a pay scale R-18, and would increase the s/w/b portion of the Road Fund by about $48,500.

 

The request to fund half a position outlined on page 459 relates to the position  discussed earlier today during the Planning Department’s budget workshop.

 

Page 460  is a request to increase Solid Waste Attendants  hours for a total of 53 hours per week, phased in by July 1, 2004, a  increase to the Solid Waste fund s/w/b of $80,385.00.  Page 461 outlines a proposal to increase hours for the Solid Waste Accounting Technician by 6 hours a week, representing total increase to s/w/b of $13,063.00.

 

Drainage is becoming more and more a concern, along with unusual amount of right of way complaints.  Road Department workload has increased overall and have not hired additional employees in the road shops  in ten years.

 

Comments noted that the Commissioners realize  dollars  coming to Roads are not  going up as fast as  historically have;  and there is some caution with regard to continued Capron funds by the Legislature.   Realize with  “no spray”  there has been a significant  impact  on the Road Department and at some point after comparison data has been developed, that decision may need to be reviewed.

 

Discussed work hour increase proposal for  Solid Waste Attendants; noted medical benefits kick in for attendants prorated above 24 hours.   Specific dollar costs to be provided to Chairman McDowell as far as actual costs.

 

Equipment Purchases on page 405 were reviewed.  Need update.  Ms. Marlow will work with Public  Works to get a revised schedule.

 

Public Health Pooling; Alcohol & Substance Abuse; Developmental Disabilities; Mental Health     

 

Department Represented by:  Roger Case, M.D., Health Officer; Tim McDonald; Kerry-McDonald Clarke; Keith Higman; Linda  Telles.

 

Overview for budget workshop:   Page 332 worksheet matrix; Memorandum  dated August 20, 2003; and respond to questions from the Board.

 

Matrix page 332 correction:  Under Expenditures, Island County Service Charge,  the number $147,266 should be changed to $138,383.  Total bottom line difference under Health Pooling Subtotal should be corrected to reflect a $45,710 deficit.  Other fund deficits are:  Alcohol & Substance Abuse  $1,046; Mental Health $620; Developmental Disabilities $617.

 

Numbers have some assumptions:  COLA or other wage changes as a result of the bargaining unit are included, as well as increased medical costs; liability insurance costs provided by Risk Management.  The Current Expense Fund contribution to Public Health Pooling is shown the same dollar amount as the  2003 level.  Estimated administrative charge to all funds is 17.5%.  [18.5% last year].  This means overall revenue base is growing and indirect allocation is staying the same.  Administrative charge percent is a forced number and means that 1% more is being spent on direct services. 

 

Proposing Reorganizing: 

 

§         Decreasing Nursing Director position to .8 fte from current 1.0 fte and elevate Ex. Secretary position  to Director of Administrative Services  for a net savings of $6,896.

 

§         MOU with Sheriff’s Office to provide 25 hours of jail nursing services per week is for $32,000 and proposing increase to $55,000.  Actual estimated cost to provide the services at the 2003 level is

$53,736.  The amount of $55,000 is now included in the budget. 

 

§         Propose a 5% increase in Environmental Health fees.  If not approved will propose decreasing Environmental Health expenditures by $37,314.  Mr. McDonald had not yet made specific considerations where those decreases would be made.

 

§         Anticipate additional revenue from Consolidated Contract to support Group B water system surveys and if received will submit a PAA for a project assistant to support this program [possibly $61,255 for the 2003-200 biennium].

 

§         Request one more automobile slot – dedicated to communicable disease surveillance and epidemiology. The money is already included in the budget – for Public Health Pooling that means $1,650 per year  into the auto fund.  It is more efficient to assign an auto slot to that program.

 

If fee increase is allowed @ $37,314 as estimated, the deficit is lessened by that amount.  It is a way to fund COLAs, medical increases, liability insurance increases and other  current services without any increase from the Current Expense Fund. 

 

Alcohol & Substance Abuse/Mental Health.

 

For Alcohol & Substance Abuse about  $573,000 per year funding from grant.  The grant requires that the County provide a 10% match which would be $56,300.  The proposed budget reflects the same $13,271 provided by the county in 2003 and the proposal is to make up the difference between $56,300 and $13,271 by various soft matches.  Administrative costs cannot be from soft match dollars.  Without additional funds dedicated to administration, Mr. McDonald suggested the Board may wish to consider refusing the DASA grant money in 2005.

 

Huge issue Commissioner Shelton noted in the area of mental health is  people with dual diagnosis – mental illness and substance abuse – if there were some way to   use a portion of  mental health money for those who are dually diagnosed might help with the DASA contract.

 

Follow-up:         Provide the Board with a detail of what $37,314 cuts in Environmental Health would be, along  with a      history showing any fee increases for the past ten years. 

 

There being no further business to come before the Board at this  time, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.    The next regular meeting of the Board will be on October 20, 2003 beginning at    9:30 a.m. to be held in the Courthouse Annex, Basement Hearing Room, 1 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