2016-12-15-minutes-mountain-river-trails-appeal-to-kittitas-county-board-of-health

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Board of Health Appeal Minutes December 15, 2016 5 of 6 Mr. Carmody discussed cost recovery language. Commissioner Jewell noted that Kittitas County Code 13.75.060 that deals with abatement. There was discussion amongst the group about the recovery language in the ordinance. It was discussed about the processes and procedures for health orders, appeal, and in that language it is noted that a final order process takes place 20 days after board makes decision, enforcement options, and abatement. Mr. Caulkins stepped to the microphone and again discussed the roles and responsibilities required with amended health order. The remaining 20 camp sites to be corrected by April 30, 2017 or the county will go in and fix the issues. Mr. Caulkins is ok with having an order from the board and not having a health order, but is not saying the subject they were appealing about is correct. The board may be able to provide some clarity to MRTCA. Continued discussion about who is responsible; the association or individuals. The notices of the health order and sent out. The only one who appealed the health order was MRTCA. Paul Jewell asked if the Health Order was directed at MRTCA. Mr. Caulkins stated that the campground is one parcel so it was addressed and treated as such. Mr. Caulkins stated that the county was not aware of grey water being dumped on the ground until the inspections occurred late this summer. The various permits that we have for the septic systems talk about a septic system for a lodge or a bathroom, but it does not specify that it is for 470 some lots. Mountain River Trails, as far as the county is concerned, was a dry campground. Mr. Caulkins lastly noted that the assessment piece depends on language, but does think it is justifiable under code. The group then discussed the definition of abatement and violation processes and procedures with other programs. Holly Myers clarified that most of the programs have re- inspection fees and if there is no re -inspection fee, there is an hourly rate. Commissioner Jewell discussed the assessment piece and at this time there is no MRTCA final order. Mr. Caulkins again let the commissioners know the processes that have led up to this point. Commissioner Jewell stated that the cost associated with abatement is the cost of county going in and taking care of the issue, not cost of noticing and inspection costs. If MRTCA does not comply by order date, then the county can abate. Mr. Carmody stated they do not need an affirmance and noted that an order could be prepared that incorporates the requirements of the amended orders. Laura Osiadacz asked why there was a timeline in the Health Order. Holly Myers responded that there is a timeline to give MRTCA adequate time to report on actual use for full septic volume. The appellant is not asking for affirmation of appeal. At this time the board discussed the processes and procedures for an appeal hearing. Motion 12-01: Motion to continue the hearing for board deliberation and possible board decision until January 12, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Auditorium. Commissioner Jewell motioned to continue the hearing for board deliberation and possible board decision until January 12, 2017 at 10:00am in the Commissioners Auditorium. Laura Osiadacz second. All approved. Motion 12-01 carried to continue the hearing for board deliberation and possible board decision until January 12, 2017 at 10:00am in the Commissioners Auditorium. Meeting done at 9:56 am 2 (NugJcAeli, CBoard of Health Rob n Read, Administrator,