2019-03-11-minutes-public-works-study-session

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UPPER COUNTY SHOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT POSITION Mark Cook reported that building permits have been submitted for the Upper County Shop project. Mark Cook continued that this project is going to require an additional staff member for management of the project. Mark Cook added that he solicited for consultant costs that are currently at one hundred ($100) dollars per hour. Mark Cook stated that the Road Maintenance Supervisor spoke with a previous county employee that has the experience necessary to help facilitate the project needs. Mark Cook continued that he is requesting the Board give him permission to create this position and go out to ad after working through the benefit issues with Human Resources. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to move forward with creating the position. PERMITTING UPDATE Mark Cook stated that recently a developer submitted a permit for the construction of a private bridge to Community Development Services for review. Mark Cook continued that during this process staff recognized the need to place this permit and action with Public Works staff moving forward. Mark Cook added that a permit is being drafted to facilitate this change in process. Mark Cook stated that staff would like to look at a couple other permit changes including a change in access permitting for customers that are simply removing a manufactured home and replacing with stick built as one example. Mark Cook added that the last change would be to address plates and that due to the high fee for a replacement plate the public is making their own using supplies from local hardware stores. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to do a rate model and present at a future study session for further discussion. OAKES AVENUE VACATION REQUEST Mark Cook reported that the City of Cle Elum is interested in acquiring a tax parcel for future development. Mark Cook stated that the City of Cle Elum owns the surrounding land to the north and south of the parcel and staff would like to move forward with setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of the parcel to the City of Cle Elum. Mark Cook added that the parcel is tax title property and has no benefit to the county. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to find the value of the tax parcel and then have a discussion regarding fees. OTHER BUSINESS FLOOD PREPARATION Mark Cook reported that warmer temperatures are in the forecast that could cause some flooding concerns. Mark Cook stated that staff has done sign inventory and ordered additional signs in preparation of any event. Mark Cook continued that sandbags were delivered to Upper 2019-03-11 MINUTES