The Board of Island County Commissioners convened in Regular Session at 11:00 a.m. on
March 27, 2006 for a roundtable with Elected Officials and Appointed Department Heads, held in the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room (Room #102B), Annex Building, 1 NE 6^th Street, Coupeville, Wa. Other topics for the regular session followed at 1:30 p.m. as outlined on the agenda. William J. Byrd, Member; and Mike Shelton, Member, were present; Wm L. McDowell, Chairman, was absent.

Tom Baenen Greg Banks Bill Byrd Cathy Caryl Sharon Franzen Betty Kemp

Elaine Marlow Don Meehan Tim McDonald Mike Merringer Bill Oakes Linda Riffe Mike Shelton Dick Toft

Assessor. Office in the midst of re-val Area I Oak Harbor; at this point about 85-89% complete with field work and re-val input. Appraisers next begin work on land for the entire county and hope to complete land re-val by June 10-15. Following that will begin picking up new construction, and plan to mail re-val notices between September 15 and October 1. Taxpayers now have 60 days to visit with the Assessor’s staff, which will help lower the number of cases heard since the added time will give an opportunity for taxpayers to meet with staff and resolve questions. Statistics show that over the last ten years, the national average residential housing cost has doubled.

Central Services. Nextel/Sprint – repeater for courthouse buildings still up in the air; cannot seem to get an appropriate answer to get assistance to provide reception for Nextel phones within Courthouse buildings. The next step is to advise Nextel that the County will be considering not using Nextel equipment if the reception problem is not resolved. RFP posted on the web site and with local papers for document imaging system, two received thus far.

Clerk’s Office. Legislation passed this session that created a new protection order category (sexual assault) effective June, which will impact the Clerk’s Office. The AOC at this point does not plan to have the forms designed and ready until September.

Commissioners. Unfortunately, this Legislative session did not pass the sales tax streamlining which would have been very beneficial to Island County. The general consensus is that it should pass next year.

Human Resources. Labor agreement has been approved and signed by the Board Local 1845, and the Board last Monday adopted a resolution increasing non-represented COLA by ½% for a total 2-1/2% for 2006 bringing parity between represented and non-represented employees.

Juvenile Services. Juvenile Court staff moved out of the Kaul Building last Wednesday. Working out the kinks and small details with the new JDC, getting organized and putting away files. Open house is scheduled for March 30. Goal is to be in a position to receive kids on April 3.

Prosecutor. The additional protection order available through recent legislation the Clerk mentioned is related to victims of sexual assault. Protection orders available previously were for anti-harassment and domestic violence, and there was a gap for those who were victims of sexual assault by someone not a household family member. Started Adult Drug Court 1-1/2 weeks ago. Seems to be a good deal of interest and it is a good way to address difficulties that some defendants have. There is still a vacant deputy prosecuting attorney position in the office.

Public Works. Reviewed the schedule for the Whidbey Island marathon, bridge closure and routes starting 8:00 a.m. this Sunday; the bridge closed only for about 20 minutes. Other items of note:

• JDC close to being operational

• Monroe Landing Road shoulder widening project should go to ad shortly

• In the Fall – Camano Hill Road project to start

• Bayview Road is not done; we need about 10 days’ paving [good weather window]

Treasurer. Since access provided on-line for credit card and e-check payments March 13, the Treasurer has received $22,472 in payments from taxpayers representing 33 transactions. Master Card and Visa are accepted. Some interest has been expressed for use in other departments and whether or not they can "piggyback" on the Treasurer’s program. It would have to be an individual department’s decision – cannot piggyback on the Treasurer’s program because it is strictly for taxes. The Treasurer is willing to meet with interested departments.

WSU. Reminder: WSU Family Lasagna Feed April 7, 2006 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center. All proceeds to support WSU Extension programs in Island County.

Adjourned 11:30 a.m. Next Roundtable 4/24/06 at 11:00 a.m.

The Board of Island County Commissioners (including Diking Improvement District #4) met at 1:30 p.m. considering regular agenda items, the meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. By unanimous motion, the Board approved the minutes of previous meetings: March 20, 2006 Regular Session and March 22, 2006 Special Session.

The following vouchers/warrants were approved for payment by unanimous motion of the Board:

Vouchers/warrants: #234977-235284 ……………………………………$1,076,061.63.

By unanimous motion, the Board named the following individuals to serve on the 2% Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and Conservation Futures Technical Advisory Group (TAG):

The Staff Session schedule as presented was approved by unanimous motion of the Board outlining two regularly-scheduled staff sessions, April 5, 2006 and April 19, 2006, both beginning at 9:00 a.m., held in the County Annex Building Hearing Room B102, 1 N.E. 6^th Street, Coupeville, WA.

As submitted under cover memorandum dated March 22, 2006 from Tim McDonald, Health Services Director, the Board by unanimous motion approved the following health contracts:

• Contract #HD-10-06 (RM-HLTH-99-0014) - Snohomish Health District – 2006 Region 3 AIDS, funding for 2006 HIV/AIDS program in Island County in the amount of $50,800

• Contract #HD-11-06 (RM-HLTH-06-0023) - Wa. St. Department of Licensing Vehicle Records - reimbursement of inquiry and copy fees to obtain vehicle ownership records to assist with solid waste enforcement

As presented and recommended for approval by Bill Oakes, Public Works Director, the Board by unanimous motion approved the following temporary construction easements associated with Monroe Landing Road project under CRP 02-03, Work Order 356:

• Temporary Construction Easement – PW-0520-249; Island County & James C. Elder; Parcel 062-5200; Sec. 21, Twp 32N, T 1E.

• Temporary Construction Easement – PW-0520-256; Island County and Scott D. & Denise M. Snow; Lot 11-1, Plat of Penn Cove Park, Division No. 2; Sec. 22, Twp 32N, R 1E.

• Temporary Construction Easement – PW-0620-18; Island County and Bruce A. & Susan C. Mitchell; Parcel 102-5210; Sec. 21, Twp 32N, R 1E.

The Board by unanimous motion approved, under CRP 05-04, Work Order #148 "New Road", a Settlement Statement between Island County and Island Properties, LLC, Parcel 427-3720 and Parcel 361-4400 (Lots 3 & 5, Highland Estates) located in Sec. 19, Twp 31N., R 2E, the Purchase & Sale

Agreement having been signed on 2/13/06 (#PW-0620-07).

By unanimous motion the Board approved Escrow Agreement between Island County and Nordic Construction, Inc., related to the Utsalady Road Improvement project under CRP 05-05 and Outfall-CDP 05-01, the Contract and Contract bond having been approved and signed on 3/6/06 (#PW-0620-12).

The Board by unanimous motion, as presented, approved the following documents related to the

Johnson Building Condominiums sale to the Town of Coupeville:

• Commercial Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement #PW-0420-165 between Island County and Town of Coupeville, Lots A & B, Division No. 1, Johnson Building Condominiums, an Administrative Correction

• Statutory Warranty Deed – Island County and Town of Coupeville, Lots A & B, Division No. 1, Johnson Building Condominiums; Sec. 33, Twp 32N, R 1E.

Mr. Oakes presented to the Board for approval Resolution #C-31-06/R-09-06 In The Matter of Adopting the Island County 2006 Non-Motorized Trail Plan. Several members of the press, along with staff, consultant representatives, and 8 +/- citizens were in the audience at the time of consideration.

Mr. Oakes reported that after extensive public involvement, including a formal public hearing held by the Island County Planning Commission, the Planning Commission recommended unanimously that the Non-Motorized Trails Plan be adopted. Mr. Oakes likewise recommended adoption of the Plan.

Jeff Hornsby, Freeland, on behalf of Friends of Freeland and Vision 2025 Freeland Committee, thanked Public Works for putting together the very extensive and comprehensive plan for trials and paths within the County, and was very supportive of the Board’s approval of the Plan.

Bill Frederick, Freeland, Vision 2025 Freeland Committee, Trails Coordinator, noted correspondence sent to the County from the Freeland Forum, with notes, website, and a map developed of the CBD (Central Business District), and information building on 2006 trails for Freeland and extending that out over the next number of years. He expressed appreciation for the work done by staff of Public Works and the Consultants to get the plan done and expressed support and appreciation for the Board’s forthcoming adoption of the Plan.

Mike Riley, Island County Trails Council, worked with Jill Wood, Public Works Department, on a number of issues related to the Plan, and on behalf of the Council, thought it was a great Plan. The Island County Trails Council is very supportive of the Plan and appreciative the Board’s approval.

Dan Nelson, Design Northwest, consultant on the project, thanked the Commissioners and County staff for the opportunity, terming it a great project to work on and thought Jill Wood performed a remarkable job on behalf of the County.

Commissioner Shelton read through the Plan observing that the Plan demonstrates the commitment on the part of Island County to a non-motorized trail system.

Commissioner Byrd also reviewed the Plan and expressed the fact that the Plan does show the determination from the Board to try and dedicate some real recreational activities for the County.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

William J. Byrd, Member

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Mike Shelton, Member

ATTEST:

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Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board