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Home My WebLink About071425M /ON .C' 9SHING-° MINUTE S Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — July 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. Chair Eisenhour called the meeting to order at the appointed time. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Eisenhour called for public comments, and four comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 41-0714-25R re: In the matter of supporting Federal Public Lands in Jefferson County 2. RESOLUTION NO. 42-0714-25R re: In the matter of a resolution repealing and replacing Resolution No. 18-0324-25R Creating an Employee Recognition Program and authorizing funding for the annual employee picnic, tax blues breakfast, and other appropriate events 3. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Bayside Housing& Services' funding application 4. AGREEMENT re: Human Growth and Development HIV/AIDS education; In the amount of $10,0871; Public Health; Quilcene School District 5. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 5 re: Infant mental health mentor; In the amount of$3,570; Public Health; Gina Veloni 6. AGREEMENT,Change Order No. 10 re: Phase 2—Water Reclamation Plant for the PHUGA, Project No. 405-2114-0, Commerce Project No. 22-96515-026; Extension of contract through November 14, 2025; Public Works; Interwest Construction 7. MOTION TO AFFIRM re: Approving a motion affirming previous approval of Amendment A to Contract#22-96515-026 Port Hadlock Sewer, as authorized on June 23, 2025 8. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT re: Jet1UOM 911: Josh Peters, County Administrator 9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated July 3, 2025 and totaling $2,723,044.68 10. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated July 7, 2025 and totaling $1,025,460.77 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2025 The meeting was recessed at 10:30 a.m. to troubleshoot technical issues and address a procedural question that arose, and reconvened at 10:41 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: Chimacum Creek Drainage District: Chair Eisenhour and Jefferson County Conservation District President Joe Holtrop were present to provide background history on the Chimacum Creek Drainage District. The meeting was recessed at 10:45 a.m. to address a procedural question, and reconvened at 10:50 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: Chimacum Creek Drainage District- Continued: Chair Eisenhour and Jefferson County Conservation District President Joe Holtrop was present to provide background history on the Chimacum Creek Drainage District. Chair Eisenhour allowed questions from the public after the presentation. The public hearing addressed the potential reactivation of the Chimacum Drainage District No. 1, which had been inactive since 1974, as a tool to manage ongoing flooding and drainage issues, which are particularly due to reed canary grass obstructing Chimacum Creek. Presenters discussed benefit zone models for fair taxation based on elevation, estimated maintenance costs, and the Conservation District's willingness to support short-term efforts under existing permits. Chair Eisenhour opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. The following individuals provided testimony: Al Latham—Port Hadlock, Mike Nielsen—Port Ludlow, Jean Ball—Quilcene, Crystal Taggart—Chimacum, Martin Mills—Nordland, Julie Boggs—Chimacum, Jim Pearson—Port Hadlock, Jeff Chapman—Cape George, and Maria Lascola—Chimacum. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the public hearing. Chair Eisenhour moved to reactivate the Chimacum Drainage District No. 1, and do the homework that's going to go into making a functional tool for residents of the drainage district. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP and POTENTIAL ACTION re: 2026 Budget Goals and Objectives preview; General Fund and Road Fund projections with revenue options: County Administrator Josh Peters provided an introduction to the workshop. Finance Manager Judy Shepherd and County Administrator Peters reviewed the presentation with the Board which included budget goals and objectives preview, law and justice diversifying revenue, and roads budget with diversifying revenue. After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to direct staff to keep working on bringing a 2/10th of a percent ballot initiative for the TBD forward. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and two comments were received. Chair Eisenhour called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed 12:46 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:32 p.m. to 2:02 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2025 42.30.110(1)(i)as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff present: County Administrator, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA), Civil DPA, Central Services Director, and DCD Principal Planner. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:02 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. HEARING re: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG): Chair Eisenhour opened the public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG). Grants Administrator Amanda Christofferson provided an introduction to the hearing, and OlyCAP Executive Director Holly Morgan provided a presentation. During the public hearing on the CDBG, staff and representatives from OlyCAP presented updates on the $106,000 in 2024-2025 funding, which supported housing services, particularly operations at Caswell-Brown Village. The presentation detailed improvements made, including fully staffing the shelter with residents who have lived experience, facility upgrades like internet and sanitation, and progress toward reclassifying tiny shelters as official housing under HUD standards. After the presentation, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and no testimony was received. Chair Eisenhour closed the public hearing. After deliberations, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the use for CDBG public services funding for 2025-2026, as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Finance Director Judy shepherd proposed a motion to have County Administrator Josh Peters to approve the contracts and applications related to this action. Commissioner Brotherton moved the aforementioned motion. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Commissioners' Briefing Session—Continued • LTAC and TCC miscellaneous topics • Calendar Coordination: Commissioner Brotherton will be Acting Chair for the July 28, 2025 meeting, and Commissioner Dudley-Nollette will be Acting Chair for the August 4, 2025 meeting, during Chair Eisenhour's vacation. WORKSHOP re: Aquatic Center survey results: Jefferson Aquatic Coalition(JAC) President Diane McDade and JAC members Katelyn Bosley and Kathryn Meyer were present to review the final results from their community survey regarding interest in a new aquatic center, revealing strong public support, with 76%considering such a facility important. Presenters addressed survey methodology, data quality control, and statistical weighting to reduce bias, acknowledging concerns about duplicate responses and transparency, while emphasizing that adjusted data remained consistent with initial findings. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and two comments were received. 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2025 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS -Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Calendar Coordination—continued • WSAC Regional meeting/Joint BOCC; logistics NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 4:31 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. .,.•RSON,,„ JEFFERSON COUNTY <;��'Mi'ssio c z, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: r � b� ti0p? Excused Absence o N z u' 5. :: - Heidi 'senhour, Chair ATTEST: reg. I therton, Member () Carolyn allaway, CMCG e dley-Nollette, Member Clerk o e Board IG:: 'Il4