BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING - FEBRUARY 14,
2005
The Board of Island County Commissioners (including
Diking Improvement District #4) met in Regular Session on February 14, 2005 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in
the Island County Courthouse Annex,
Hearing Room, 1 N. E. 6th Street, Coupeville, Wa. Mike Shelton, Chairman, and William J.
Byrd, Member, were present. The meeting began with the Pledge of
Allegiance. By unanimous motion, the Board
approved the minutes from the February 7, 2005 Regular Meeting.
The following vouchers/warrants were approved for payment by unanimous motion of the Board: Voucher (War.) #206513 – 206879…………………………………….. $471,526.48.
As
presented by Dick Toft, Human Resources Director, the Board by unanimous motion, approved the following personnel action
authorization:
Dept. PAA # Description
Position # Action Eff. Date
Assessor 012/05 Appraiser Trainee
108.05 New
Position 2/14/05.
Purchase Order – Two Copiers (Human Resources and
Commissioners)
By unanimous motion, the Board approved Purchase
Order 7353 [RM-BD-05-0019] for two Savin 4035 ESP copy machines from Puget Sound Business Systems, Inc., the
lowest of three quotes obtained, in the total amount of $17,385.40, including
tax (Human Resources and Commissioners
offices).
A four year Maintenance
Agreement for the Definity Phone System
[RM-CS-05-0013] with Telecom Labs, in the
total amount of $79,648.12 including tax, along with Addendum to Master
Maintenance Advantage Plan providing for “TLI’s liability or $250,000 whichever
is less”, was approved by unanimous motion of the Board as submitted for
approval by Cathy Caryl, Central Services
Director.
EMPLOYEE
AWARDS
Bonvouloir Dave Solid Waste 20
Flitcroft Ed Public Works 15
Walimaki Adele Solid Waste
15
Wiaczek James Public Works 10
Merringer Michael Juvenile
5
Tasoff Jeffrey Public Health
5
Wells Katy Treasurer
5
Pat Kohlmann,
Assessor's Office, was selected as
the Employee of the Month for January 2005. Pat is the person most
citizens first speak to when they visit the Assessor's Office to research
property information. Her pleasant
and helpful demeanor is regularly commented upon by citizens she has helped at
the front desk, and goes out of her way
to assist them in researching properties using the computer terminals available
in the Assessors Office. Pat stands out
among an outstanding office staff that has a reputation for serving the public
admirably and professionally.
Appointments and/or re-appointments to various boards and committees
By
unanimous motion, the Board made the following appointments:
Appointed
Sig Harbak, Oak Harbor
Representing
Commissioner District #3
Term: February 28, 2006
Appointed
Karen Lennon, District Administrator,
Whidbey
Conservation District, to refill the
member-at-large position
Term: October 1, 2005.
Special Occasion Liquor License #092151 by Camano Senior & Community Center - March 13, 2005
Having received the
appropriate review and recommendations from County Departments, the Board by
unanimous motion approved Special Occasion Liquor License #092151 by Camano
Senior & Community Center for March 13, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
the Camano Senior Center, located at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.
Resolution
#C-10-05 In the Matter of Island County Participating in a Community
Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program Application
By letter from The Opportunity Council, Bellingham,
dated February 1, 2005, the Board was apprised about the development of a
Community Development Block Grant funded housing rehabilitation and repair program
for homeowners with incomes less than eighty percent (80%) of the area median income in Island, San
Juan and Whatcom Counties. An application of $500,000 would be made to the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and economic Development
by Whatcom County, for housing
rehabilitation and repair services to be performed for eligible homeowners in Island, San Juan and Whatcom
Counties.
By unanimous motion, the Board approved Resolution
#C-190-05 agreeing to participate in an application for Community Development
Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program for a housing rehabilitation and
repair program targeted to low income homeowners in Island, San Juan and
Whatcom Counties operated by the Opportunity Council, with the applicant jurisdiction
being Whatcom County.
[Resolution #C-10-05 on file with the Clark of the Board]
The Board, by
unanimous motion, approved the following Health Department contracts, as
described in the contract paperwork provided by the Health Services Director:
Contract #HS-04-03 Amendment #2 (RM-HLTH-99-0057)
with Service Alternatives for
Washington, Inc. - increase contract amount so that payments can be made for
day program services for those clients who previously have been receiving
direct payments. Amendment in the
amount of $3,900 for total new contract
amount of $189,567
Contract #HS-03-05
(RM-HLTH-04-0059) with United General Hospital-Skagit County to conduct
the required SYNAR Tobacco Retailer Compliance Checks in Island County, in the
amount of $1,980
Contract #HS-06-03
(RM-HLTH-98-0004)Amendment #4 with Total Living Concept to increase
contract amount so that payments can be made for day program services for those
clients who previously have been receiving direct payments. Amendment in the amount of $9,900
Contract No.:
HD-01-04 Amendment #1
(RM-HLTH-02-0093) with Compass Health for shared receptionist services at
Camano Health Care Center, Amendment in the amount of $6,000 for total new
contract amount $11,500
Contract
#HD-01-05 (RM-HLTH-02-0100)
with Whidbey General Hospital in
the amount of $19,128
Carrie
McLachlan-Grant Writing/Fund Raising Consulting & Technical Advice
Tom Baenen, Island County
Assessor, provided copies to the Board and members of the press, of his hand
out “2004 Levy for 2005 Taxes” and confirmed that last Friday he certified the
tax rolls for 2005.
Mr. Baenen commented that
the growth in value between 2004 and
2005 is $855,320,000 of that $220,000,000 is new construction. The average
tax rate for 2004 was $9.39 per $1,000 valuation; the average tax rate for
2005 is $8.98 per $1,000 valuation which represents a 41 cent decrease. Total collected this year for Island County [includes all taxing
districts] is $77,616,807.87, an 11%
increase over 2004 [1/4 from new
construction]. Island County for the
last 11 years ranked either 38 or 39 of the 39 Washington counties as far as its position with the lowest or
next to the lowest tax rate in the State.
Dan Jones, Levy Analyst,
provided further details and specifics about
the levy and taxes for 2005.
·
Between
23% and 41% of total tax bill comes as
a result of voter-approved levies, a significant share
of the total.
·
County
Current Expense will receive 72 cents
per $1,000 valuation, a significant decrease
·
County
roads did not levy for the total amount [$477,044 that could have been levied]
·
Overall
there has been a little over a 4% decrease in the tax rate; taxes and
assessment is not one and
the same.
Hearing Held: Resolution #C-02-05/R-02-05- FINAL ORDER OF VACATION of a portion of County Road right-of-way known as Crosby Road
A Public Hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. as scheduled and advertised,
for the purpose of considering Resolution #C-02-05/R-02-05, final order of
vacation of a portion of County road
right of way known as Crosby Road, located in Sec. 28, Twp 33N, R 1E, the vacation petitioned by James
& Clarice Taylor.
Bill Oakes, Public Works
Director, reported that the Engineer’s
recommendation of denial inasmuch as the public would not be
benefited by the vacation; it is located adjacent to access for an old
pit site that is still used for waste material; and located adjacent to a main
arterial for North Whidbey.
James Taylor, 1348 Crosby
Road, Petitioner, commented that the
County 15 years’ ago changed the
road in front of his house, and for the past
15 years, he has maintained that
portion of property, a very scenic entrance into the area at Alpine
Drive and provides a sight visibility safety aspect. He can see no future
road construction happening in his lifetime, and believes there is a benefit to
vacating that portion of property to him:
increase in his property value
for which he would pay taxes on to the County.
Chairman Shelton reiterated
the property location, which is adjacent to a main arterial. While there may be no foreseeable
construction in his lifetime, there could be by a future generation, and from the County’s point
of view, it probably is not wise
for the County to vacate property that has some possible use in the future.
Mr. Taylor asked that the
County consider a compromise: that he
meet with the County Engineer and consider vacation of the property
with the condition that the property be returned to the County at no cost if needed in the future.
The Board agreed that Mr. Taylor continue to work with the County
Engineer and Mr. Oakes, and come back with a recommendation. By unanimous motion the Board continued the public hearing until
March 14, 2005 at 10:15 a.m.
Quit Claim Deeds, Drainage and Construction Easements – Bayview Road CRP 98-17
Related to Bayview
Road Project CRP 98-18, as presented
and described by Mr. Oakes, the Board by unanimous motion approved the
following Quit Claim Deeds, Drainage Easement and Construction Easements:
Quit Claim Deed from Craig D. and Kathleen
M. Izett, with compensation in the amount of $12,840.00 ($5,296.00/land,
$840.00/fencing, $319.00/merchantable trees, $6,385.00/administrative
settlement), Parcel 485-1170, Sec. 8,
Twp 29N, R 3E.
Construction Easement PW-0420-34 – between
Island County and Craig D. and
Kathleen M. Izett
Parcel 485-1170, Sec. 8, Twp
29N, R 3E.
Quit Claim Deed from Agnes F. Morgan with compensation in the amount
of $3,150.00 (land), Parcel 010-5890; Sec. 7, Twp 29N, R 3E.
Drainage Easement PW-0420-163 between Island
County and Agnes F. Morgan, Parcel
010-5890; Sec. 7, Twp 29N, R 3E.
Quit Claim Deed from Mark A. and Allison K.
Miller, with compensation in the amount of
$6,927.00 ($5,903.00/land, $1,024.00/trees), Parcel 057-1850; Sec. 5, Twp 29N, R 3E.
Construction Easement PW-0420-36 between Island
County and Mark A. and Allison Miller,
Parcel 057-1850; Sec. 5, Twp
29N, R 3E.
Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program Renewal
By unanimous motion, the
Board approved the Renewal Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program agreement with Richard Curdy, Brierly Inn, for Glendale Road from Cultus Bay Road to Humphrey Road.
Stormwater Mitigation Agreement – Holmes Harbor Community Partners, LLC
Stormwater Mitigation Agreement #PW-0520-20 between Island County and Holmes Harbor Community
Partners, LLC, Lot 2, Div. No. 2, Plat of Holmes Harbor Golf & Yacht Club,
Sec. 3, Twp 29N, R 2E. was approved by unanimous motion of the Board as
presented and described by Mr. Oakes.
Resolution #C-11-05 (PLG-002-05) Annexing Parcel into the Camano Hills Water System Service Area
Jeff Tate, Assistant Director,
Planning & Community Development,
presented Resolution #C-11-05 (PLG-002-05) Annexing Parcel #R3219-021-4980
into the Camano Hills Water System Service Area, with a recommendation of
approval. Mr. Tate confirmed that the
Planning Department reviewed the request for consistency with the Coordinated
Water System Plan and found it
consistent with the goals and policies of that plan. Parcels within the subdivision of Terry Heights are served by an
existing unapproved water system The
purveyor of the Terry Heights Water company indicated in writing an inability
to provide water in a timely and reasonable
manner [Exhibit A to the resolution] and it is recommended that the parcel in question be annexed into the
Camano Hills Water System service area [Exhibit B to the resolution].
By unanimous motion, Board approved Resolution #C-11-05 (PLG-002-05) Annexing Parcel #R3219-021-4980
into the Camano Hills Water System Service Area.[Resolution #C-11-05 placed on file with the Clerk of the Board]
Last week Elaine Marlow, Budget Director, discussed
with the Board the possibility of refunding of the 1997 bonds and consideration
of an additional two million for the
Juvenile Detention Center, and the Board agreed it made good financial
sense and asked her to move forward with the proposal and come back with more refined numbers.
Ms. Marlow reported today that
Island County can save an additional $300,000 by also including
refunding of the 2001 bond
issue. The savings for refunding both
issues would be about $867,000 in debt
service. The 2001 bonds originally
totaled five million and are scheduled
to be paid off in 2024. The payoff date
for the 2001 portion of the refunding will be 2024 and the payoff
date for the 1997 portion of the refunding will be 2017. The new money
portion for the Juvenile Detention Center would be scheduled to be paid off in 2017.
The Board directed Ms. Marlow to proceed with both the 1997 and 2001
bonds to be refunded and reissued.
There being no further
business to come before the Board at this
time, the meeting adjourned at
10:40 a.m. Island County offices
will be closed on Monday, February 21st in observance of
Presidents’ Day. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting
will be on February 28th beginning at 11:00 a.m. for a roundtable
discussion with Elected Officials and Department Heads, followed at 1:30 p.m.
by regular agenda items.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON
______________________________
Mike Shelton, Chairman
_____________________________
William J. Byrd, Member
[Wm. L. McDowell, Member, absent]
ATTEST: _______________________
Elaine
Marlow, Clerk of the Board