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Home My WebLink About080425M ..,.< e.,N MINUTE S Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — August 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Heather Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Greg Brotherton participated in the meeting. Chair Eisenhour was absent. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette 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. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming August 3-9,2025 as National Farmers Market Week: After the Commissioners read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the proclamation as read. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. The motion carried. Jefferson County Farmers Market Board President Angela Dunham was present to discuss upcoming Farmers Market events, and she thanked the Commissioners for supporting the markets. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 50-0804-25R re: In the matter of establishing Fund 132 Opioid Settlements Fund 2. AGREEMENT re: Right-of-Way Easement for Sea Home Road; In the amount of$29,100; Public Works; Washington State Department of Natural Resources 3. AGREEMENT re: Provider resources website support;No cost; Public Health; Tacoma Pierce County Health Department 4. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 4 re: Community inclusion services and outcome payments; An increase of$44,000 for a total of$578,706.45; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 5. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 5 re: Individual supported employment services; A decrease of$44,000 for a total of$725,872.20; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 6. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 6 re: Consolidated Contracts; Additional amount of$103,533 for a total of$3,289,422; Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 7. APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS re: 2026 Lodging Tax Funds 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16 and 23, 2025, July 7 and 14, 2025, and Special Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2025 (Port Ludlow) 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2025 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Not discussed, as Emergency Management Director Willie Bence was not present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. DISCUSSION re: Jefferson County Transportation Benefit(JCTBD) District: County Administrator Josh Peters stated that on December 16, 2024 the BOCC established a Jefferson County Transportation Benefit District(JCTBD)to implement a sales tax at 1/10th of 1% in unincorporated Jefferson County, and it also included an additional $20 license fee. As there is a need for additional revenue to maintain County roads,the Commissioners have been asked to review a draft resolution to place a ballot proposition on the November 4, 2025 ballot. The deadline to get on the ballot is August 5, 2025, and the cost is approximately $20,000. Commissioner Brotherton noted that before Chair Eisenhour went on vacation, she voiced her full support for the ballot measure. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 51-0804-25R re: In the matter of the Jefferson County Transportation Benefit District providing for a ballot proposition to be submitted to the qualified electors of the District on November 4,2025,to authorize a Sales and Use Tax to be imposed within the district boundaries of the district for unincorporated Jefferson County upon all taxable retail sales in the amount of two-tenths of one percent(0.2%) for the purpose of financing costs associated with transportation improvements in the district for a period of ten(10)years. Acting Chair Dudley- Nollette seconded the motion. She called for public comments on the motion, and three comments were received. After responding to comments, Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 52-0804-25R re: In the matter of appointing a for and against committee pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280 for the Jefferson County Transportation Benefit District(JCTBD) ballot measure on the November 4, 2025 election. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. She called for public comments on the motion, and no comments were received. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION-Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator continued discussing miscellaneous topics and reviewed upcoming meetings. The meeting was recessed at 11:51 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Brotherton present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 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 Interim DCD Director. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:01 p.m. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:01 p.m. to 2:17 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:17 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2025 WORKSHOP re: Amendments to JCC 13.02.010, and JCC 13.04.010 in Division I of Title 13 JCC (PHUGA Sewer Utility Code): Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) Philip Hunsucker was present to brief the Board on the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area(PHUGA) ordinances timeline, clarification of the sewer code, flipping the switch to turn off transitional rural zoning, and reviewed when sewer hookup will be required. He noted that the key takeaways from today's workshop will be: 1) On September 8, 2025, UGA zoning will apply to all properties within 200 feet of a sewer collection line; and 2) Some properties within 200 feet of a sewer collection line will be required to hook up to the sewer. The Commissioners, County Administrator, Chief Civil DPA Hunsucker, Public Works Sewer Project Manager Samantha Harper and Assessor Jeff Chapman all participated in discussion. After discussion, Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette opened the floor to allow for public comments, and no comments were received. The meeting was recessed at 3:13 p.m. and reconvened at 3:30 p.m. with Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Brotherton present. DISCUSSION re: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee By-Laws: Acting Chair Dudley- Nollette provided a history of the LTAC by-laws to-date. Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) Ariel Speser was present to answer further questions that arose during discussion. During a recent LTAC meeting, they had two questions for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)to address: 1)On page 6, on the Request for Proposals (RFP) process chart—"3 Choices for BoCC: (1) Reject LTAC recommendation proposal;" Question: If the BoCC were to reject the recommendation proposal in full, what happens after that?Would the LTAC begin again at the beginning of the process by issuing a new RFP?Or would they"propose change to recommended proposal,then send back to LTAC for up to 45 days..."?Or would some other process ensue? 2)Page 9, Section 8: Question: Does any language need to be added to clarify that the BoCC has authority to remove an LTAC member directly (or to reseat the entire board) even if a recommendation to remove a member has not been initiated or approved by the LTAC?Or is that authority inherent in the RCW? Commissioner Brotherton noted that if the LTAC members are happy with the way that the By-laws are currently written,he suggested that DPA Speser could send a memo to the LTAC members to explain their questions. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette concurred, and DPA Speser stated she would create the memo. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette opened the floor to allow for public comments, and one comment was received. After the Commissioners responded to the comment, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Draft LTAC By-Laws, and make them final. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. The motion carried. 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2025 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: Not discussed. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette adjourned the meeting at 3:57 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. """""',,,,, JEFFERSON COUNTY •c••o•`S�FFE,,, 4,,,, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: •,:.• ; oMMisso p D;' s Excused Absence r.r. 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