2020-07-13-minutes-public-works-study-session

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with that decision going forward. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to attend the Public Lands Advisory Committee meeting and get direction before the Board makes action on this issue and leave the signage posted. COAL MINE TRAIL TRESPASS Mark Cook gave background on the parking area project at Coal Mine Trail access in Ronald on county owned property. Mark Cook stated that the survey of the area has been done with the design in process. Mark Cook continued that what came out of the survey work was a recognition that a resident is trespassing by storing vintage cars on a portion of the property. Mark Cook added that the area in question is not being utilized or impairing the use of the property but now with the discovery it seems that some action should be taken. Mark Cook stated that his suggestion is to notice the property owner that the county is aware of the trespass and that if the county needs to use that land in the future his cars will need to be removed within a certain amount of time. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to draft a letter to the property owner with an acknowledgement signature line to be returned to Public Works with a copy sent to the Coal Mine Trails Commission. LETTER OF FINAL MAP DETERMINATION FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS Mark Cook stated that Arden Thomas and himself would be presenting on this topic. Mark Cook continued that the maps are done but this is about the adoption of mandatory changes to the ordinance to remain in the National Flood Insurance Program. Arden Thomas reported that FEMA has been leading a map update process and there has been opportunity for public comment on the new maps with this process being complete. Arden Thomas stated that a letter of final of determination was expected in April of this year, but FEMA put a hold on the issuance of the letters being mindful of the local community response restrictions due to COVID-19. Arden Thomas added that FEMA may act and issue the letter and the county has six (6) months to make required code updates referencing the date of the new maps. Arden Thomas stated that the Federal Government is asking local jurisdictions for feedback on moving forward with the final letter of determination and being able to conduct the code update and subsequent public hearing. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to return at the next Study Session with an inventory of changes and a discuss a response to FEMA. OTHER BUSINESS: SOUTH CLE ELUM WAY QUIT CLAIM REQUEST Mark Cook stated that several months ago the Board was made aware of an action made by the City of Cle Elum to install a sidewalk and signage in county right of way. Mark Cook continued that as County 2020-07-13 MINUTES