BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING-SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

 

The Board of Island County Commissioners (including Diking Improvement District #4) met in Regular Session on  September 13, 2004,  at 9:30 a.m. in the   Island County Courthouse Annex, Hearing Room, 1 N. E. 6th Street, Coupeville, Wa.    William J. Byrd,  Chairman, Mike Shelton, Member, and Wm. L. McDowell,  Member,  were present.    The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.  By unanimous motion, the Board approved the minutes from the special session and regular session August 23, 2004.

 

VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved the  payroll dated August 31, 2004, and the following vouchers/warrants:   Voucher (War.) #196915  - #197420. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $639,027.80.

 

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

Health                    078/04  Env. Health Spec III  2403.03                Replacement                                         9/13/04

Health                    079/04  Pub. Health Nurse      2404.03                Personnel                                             9/13/04

Health                    080/04  Pub. Health Nurse      2406.14               Personnel                                              9/13/04

Public Works        081/04  SW AttdII, Cpvl.        2248.02                Replacement                                         9/27/04

Public Works        082/04  SW AttdII, CI               2248.07              Replacement                                         9/30/04

Planning                                083/04  Planning Tech I/II      1601.03                Replacement                                         9/15/04

Planning                                084/04  Planning Tech I/II      1601.06                New Position-temp [to 12/31/04]    9/13/04

Prosecutor             085/04  Dep. Pros. Atty          1805.00                Replacement                                         9/13/04

 

EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS

 

DEPARTMENT         EMPLOYEE   # YEARS

Central Services                   Diana Vaughan                     25

District Court                        Linda Bass                            20

Health                                    Kathryn LeBaron.                15

Juvenile                                 Marty Bodley                       15

Planning                                                John Whitten                       5

Planning                                                Teresa Marty                         5

Public Works                        Doug Holbert                        15           

Public Works                         Matt Nash                          15

Public Works                       Ben Larcena                        10

Public Works                        Greg Cooper                        20

Public Works                       Ed Shaw                               10

Public Works                        Anna Williams                    10

      

[Employee of the Month for August - to be awarded October 11th]

 

Island County Planning Commission – appointment named

 

As recommended by the Chairman, the Board by unanimous motion appointed Wayne Havens, Camano

Island, to serve on the Island County Planning Commission representing Commissioner District No. 3, filling an existing term until January 2, 2007. 

 

Interlocal Agreement between Island County and I-COM Amendment B -  Enhanced 911 Funds-Wireless Operations Contract

 

Interlocal Agreement between Island County and I-COM #E03-366 Amendment B (RM-BOCC-04-78) in the amount of   $10,000 from State Enhanced 911 Funds under the Wireless Operations Contract was approved by unanimous motion of the Board. 

 

Four Springs – Bid Awarded to Low Bidder

 

Pulled at the request  of GSA; issue resolved.  

 

Approval of Conservation Futures Funding – Heller Crosby Marsh

 

Pulled at the request of GSA; to be discussed at Staff Session September 29, 2004.

 

Addendum/Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement between Island  County and Seatree Properties LLC regarding Fort Nugent Property

 

Addendum/Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement between Island  County and Seatree Properties LLC regarding Fort Nugent Property [aka Koorn Property] was approved by unanimous motion of the Board, as presented by the General Services Administration department, discussed at a recent staff session.   In this case, the  Seller [County] is adding that in  consideration of any future extensions to the agreement that the County will require monetary compensation for any extension being granted.  Further, that in consideration of the Seller’s agreement to the Buyer’s [Seatee Properties LLC]  request listed, the Buyer agrees to pay an additional $3,300 non-refundable cash earnest money, to be deposited within 5 working days of mutual acceptance of the Addendum.

 

HEALTH CONTRACTS APPROVED

 

By unanimous motion of the Board, the following Health Department contracts were approved, as forwarded by Tim McDonald, Health Services Director:

 

DSHS/Division of Developmental Disabilities  County Services Contract #0363-36428 (RM-HLTH-99-0054) Amendment 2  -  Amendment Amount:  $11,920

 

Compass Health MSS/ICM Behavioral Health Specialist Contract #HD-12-03 Amendment 1

(RM-HLTH-02-0073), a fee for service contract

 

Compass Health - HIV/AIDS Case Management Services Contract #HD-07-04 (RM-HLTH-99-0044) Contract Amount:  $15,000

 

Bess Windecker Nelson, Ph.D. - Parent Education Program - Contract #HD-08-04,   for Contract amount not  to exceed $3,000.

 

On-Site Repair Financial Assistance Program

     

As forwarded by the Health Services Director under cover memo dated September  9, 2004, the Board by unanimous  motion approved authorization for Whidbey Island Bank to accept

 

payments tendered under Promissory Note and Deed of Trust  to the Island County Water Quality Assistance Fund for loan recipient,   under the third round of funding. The cost of the repair is $14,690.60; principal amount loaned  $15,095.60.  This relates to On-Site Repair Financial Assistance Program per Washington State Water Pollution Control  Revolving Fund Loan 2002, Contract #L0300008 with the Washington State Department of Ecology for payment to the Island County Health Department      for costs associated with the On-Site Repair Financial   Assistance Program.

 

Request for exception from competitive solicitation procurement

 

As requested by the Health Services Director, the Board approved by unanimous motion,   exception from competitive solicitation procurement for Contract #HD-06-04, Amendment 1 with ACS Image Solutions,  for the Health Department’s digitizing/archiving project  pursuant to IC Code 2.29.030.B.12.

 

Marine Resource Committee Administrative Grant #G0500052

 

By unanimous motion the Board approved Marine Resource Committee Administrative Grant #G0500052  (RM-EXT-04-080) in the amount of $10,000, an administrative grant in support of the Marine Resources Committee, a standard grant from the Northwest Straits Commission since the beginning of the MRC, as described in memorandum dated September 1, 2004 from Don Meehan, Director, WSU Extension.

 

Amendment #1 - Services Agreement between Island County and Doug Kelly dba Sound Hydrogeology

 

Amendment #1 to the Services Agreement between Island County and Doug Kelly dba Sound Hydrogeology  (RM-EXT-04-079)  was approved by unanimous motion of the Board, reflecting  a new

termination date of  December 31, 2004. 

 

Agreement between Island County and REMETRIX LLC  -  Lone Lake Aquatic Plant Survey

 

The Board, on unanimous motion, approved Agreement  between Island County and REMETRIX LLC  (RM-EXT-04-0072)  not to exceed $11,256.95, as forwarded by Susan Horton, Program Coordinator, Island  County Noxious  Weed Control Board,   for the purpose of performing a plant survey and collection of bottom morphology data of Lone Lake to be used in the development of an integrated vegetation management plan as part of the requirements to fulfill the agreement between Island County and the Department of Ecology (Grant # G0400338). 

 

Liquor License Application #086814-3C  Gerry’s Kitchen,  Freeland

 

Having received  recommendations of approval  by appropriate County departments,  the Board by

unanimous motion approved Liquor License Application #086814-3C  Gerry’s Kitchen, 1675 E. Main Street, Freeland, subject to conditions from Planning & Community Development department:  

 

1)      obtain appropriate approval/agreement  with the property owner for occupying this portion of  the building complex;

2)      obtain a fire inspection  and Certificate of Occupancy from Island County prior to opening for business.

 

Resolution #C-78-04/R-28-04 – Amending Island County’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program  2005 –2010

 

As presented and recommended by Bill Oakes, Public Works Director, the Board by unanimous motion approved Resolution #C-78-04/R-28-04 in the matter of Amending Island County’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2005 –2010 , adding a project at the intersection of - Honeymoon Bay Road and State Highway 525.                     [Resolution #C-78-04 on file with the Clerk of the Board]

 

PETITIONS TO VACATE PORTIONS OF COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY RECEIVED

 

On receipt of the following two Petitions for Vacation of Portions of County Road Rights of way, the Board by unanimous motion referred same to the County Engineer for review and recommendation back to the  Board:

 

§         Petition to Vacate Portion of County Road Right-of-Way  known as Crosby Road; located in Sec. 33, Twp. 33N, R 1E, W.M., Whidbey Island, by  Petitioners James & Clarice Taylor

 

§         Petition to Vacate Portion of County Road Rights-of-Way known as Bayview Road and Howard Road  located in Sec. 17, Twp 29N., R 3E., W.M., Whidbey Island by  Petitioner Kelly, Harvey, & Carbone, LLP on behalf of Ed & Marge Gemkow (aka known as Meptor LLC).

 

Turnback Agreement #PW0420-125 - Monkey Hill Vicinity to Troxell Road Vicinity

 

Pulled at the request of the Public Works Director.

 

Supplemental Agreement  1  - #PW 0320-135 - Washington State Department of Transportation GCA 2720 - Junction Bayview Road.

 

Supplemental Agreement to #PW 0320-135 between  Island County and the Washington State Department of Transportation GCA 2720 for  Junction Bayview Road was approved by unanimous motion of the Board as presented by Mr. Oakes.   The matter had been a topic of discussion at a previous staff session.  Original agreement dated March 5, 2001 providing for construction of a new traffic signal, symmetrical widening of roadway with improved channelization, drainage improvements, retaining  wall and a new illumination system; total cost of project $1,284,077; total county participation $186,191.

 

Stormwater Mitigation Agreement & Covenants # PW-0420-134 -  Holmes Harbor Building, L.L.C.,  Lot 6, Block 5, Division 8, Plat of Holmes Harbor Golf & Yacht Club.

 

Stormwater Mitigation Agreement & Covenants, #PW-0420-134 between  Island County and Holmes

 

 

Harbor Building, L.L.C. for  Lot 6, Block 5, Division 8, Plat of Holmes Harbor Golf & Yacht Club, was approved by unanimous motion of the Board as presented.

 

PUBLIC HEARING  SCHEDULED:  Ordinance #C-79-04 (PLG-015-04) -  Reclassifying Parcel R13208-115-3540 from Commercial Agriculture to Rural Agriculture -  Chad and Kelly Riepma

 

Ordinance #C-79-04  (PLG-015-04) In the matter of Reclassifying Parcel R13208-115-3540 from Commercial Agriculture to Rural Agriculture by  Chad and Kelly Riepma was presented and reviewed by    Phil Bakke, Director,  Planning & Community Development, along with Jeff Tate, Assistant Director, Planning & Community Development, recommending the ordinance be set for public hearing on October 4, 2004 at 10:30 a.m.  The ordinance was accompanied by a memorandum dated August 24, 2004 from Mr. Tate explaining the request for reclassification.

 

By unanimous motion the Board scheduled a public hearing October 4, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. on  Ordinance  #C-79-04  (PLG-015-04) In the matter of Reclassifying Parcel R13208-115-3540 from Commercial Agriculture to Rural Agriculture by  Chad and Kelly Riepma.

 

BUDGET WORKSHOPS

 

The Budget Workshops originally scheduled for today, September 15th  and   September 20th  have been canceled and will be rescheduled.  Once confirmed, a revised Budget Workshop schedule will be distributed.  

 

There being no further business to come before the Board at this  time, the meeting adjourned at   

10:35  a.m.     The next regular meeting of the Board will be on September 20, 2004 beginning at 9:30 a.m.

 

                                             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                             ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

 

                                                            ______________________________

                                                    William J. Byrd,     Chairman

                                                           

                                                                                                            _____________________________

                                                Mike Shelton,  Member

 

 

                                                _____________________________

                                                Wm. L. McDowell,   Member

 

 

ATTEST:    ____________­­­­­___________

Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board