HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/04/15 - Lower Hood Canal CWD LOWER HOOD CANAL CLEAN WATER DISTRICT
APRIL l5, 1996
ATTENDANCE: Mary L. Faughender, Commissioner
William O. Hunter, Chairperson
Mary Jo Cady, Commissioner
The Lower Hood Canal Clean Water District meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m. by
Chairperson William O. Hunter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmmr. Faughender/Hunter moved and seconded to approve the March 187 1996 minutes
as circulated. Motion carried unanimously. C-absent; F-aye; H-aye.
CONCURRENCE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER ACTION
Mark Tompkins presented items from the last two months.
1/30/96 - Motion to set the public hearing to consider assessments for the third
year for the Lower Hood Canal Clean Water District on 3/4/96 at
7:00 p.m. at the Belfair Fire Hall.
4/09/96 - Motion to accept the advisory board recommendation and establish the
third and final year of the Lower Hood Canal Clean Water District
assessments as presented.
Cmmr. Cady/Faughender moved and seconded to concur with the County Commission
action presented by Mr. Tompkins. Motion carried unanimously. C-aye; F-aye; H-aye.
STAFF REPORT
Inspections Completed in March 141
Failures Identified 10
Repairs Completed 11
Cumulative Total Inspections 3,551
Refused Access Totals 281
Mr. Tompkins noted they were unable to contact eight people after sending out three letters
(one of which was certified); knocking on doors twice; and making three phone calls.
There are 80 more people they are waiting for responses from certified letters sent out which
increases the refusal rate. If the refused access and no contact totals are combined it would
be 5.5%. The failure rate is at 11.5%
Cmmr. Cady asked if the 198 failures are in the process of repairs.
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Mr. Tompkins stated most of them are in the process of repair. There are over 30 which are
designed and approved and waiting to be installed. There are a number of individuals too
which are out of the area and haven't dealt with their system at this time.
Cmmr. Faughender asked if they will be extending the program to January 1997.
Mr. Tompkins stated the 5,221 includes everyone in the district. The people.who say no
are not on the chart. If the people who have refused access to the number they would be
above where they are supposed to be. It just includes households which they have actually
inspected.
It was noted the billings are being printed and will be mailed this week.
Chairperson Hunter asked if it is very clear this is the third and final year of the billing. He
felt there would be a better response on the payments.
It was noted there are still 233 outstanding parcels for 1994 and 1,266 people who have
not paid in 1995. The 1995 people have not been referred to the Treasurer at this time.
In June these will be reviewed to refer over to the Treasurer for the lien process.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Tompkins referred to a handout on the revenue and expense report for Water Quality
budget and Lower Hood Canal Clean Water District budget.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
Sue Texeira, Lower Hood Canal Clean Water District Advisory Board Chair, thanked the
Board for adopting the 1996 assessment. The next concern is the continuance of the
watershed plan and support of the County Commissioners. .
Al Adams asked about the implementors of the watershed action plan. There was a
statement that there is no written document which shows the Lower Hood Canal Clean Water
District is the implementer of the watershed action plan.
Cmmr. Faughender stated the County Commissioners signed the plan and therefore took
action to establish the implementor.
Mr. Adams noted the clean water district was perplexed and wanted to clarify this issue. He
read out of the watershed action plan chapter 4-3, page 3.
Chairperson Hunter voiced his interpretation is the advisory board is the implementor of the
watershed action plan. What it involves beyond the monthly meetings is unclear.
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CONSERVATION DISTRICT REPORT
Mike Madsen, Mason Conservation District, reported during the last month they did not do
any additional farm plans. There are five (5) Farm Plans completed and five (5) which are
underway. They were able to implement four (4) new best management practices (BMP's).
There is a total of 11 BMP's in place. Two are a result of a volunteer crew.
They have begun the engineering and survey on the Tahuya River Erosion Bank Stabilization
project. This is anticipated to be complete in June.
The Conservation District was awarded a $20,000 grant for cost share Lower Hood Canal
Watershed landowners.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:57 p.m. due to no further business.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca S. Rogers
LOWER HOOD CANAL C AN WATER DISTRICT
William O. Hunter, Chalrperson
M.L. Faughender ommissioner
Absent 5/20/96
Mary Jo Cady, Commissioner
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