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Home My WebLink About072125M W ��e �9SHINGGGY MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — July 21, 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 and County Administrator addressed the comments. UPDATE re: Jefferson County Grants: Grants Administrator Amanda Christofferson shared a presentation and reviewed 2024 grant revenue highlights, 2024/2025 grant writing and administrative efforts, complexities of utilizing grant funding, county-wide grant support sole, focusing on areas that will improve County revenue, and commitment to projects in alignment with Strategic Plan. She answered questions posed by the Board. Finance Director Judy Shepherd joined the meeting to participate in discussion, and thanked Administrator Christofferson for all her hard work. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Consent Agenda, with the contact information for Consent Agenda Item No. 3 to be updated. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Clean Water District Amendment to Ordinance; Hearing August 11, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, 1820 Jefferson St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID) 2. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Student assistance professional services 2025-2026; In the amount of$26,060; Public Health; Quilcene School District No. 48 3. AGREEMENT re: Recycling services grant; In the amount of$245,079; Public Works; Washington State Department of Ecology 4. AGREEMENT re: Litter cleanup grant; In the amount of$71,000; Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology 5. AGREEMENT re: Mental health counseling for school districts; In the amount of$154,300.41; Public Health; Olympic Education Service District No. 114 (Port Townsend, Chimacum, Quilcene, Brinnon) 6. AGREEMENT re: Developmental disabilities services; In the amount of$1,064,066; Public Health; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025 7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re:Noxious weed control; In the amount of$47,090; WSU Jefferson County Extension; Washington State Department of Ecology—Washington Conservation Corps 8. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 4 re: Breast, cervical and colon health program services; In the amount of$1,000; Public Health; Public Health of Seattle and King County 9. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 5 re: Consolidated contracts; Additional amount of$17,023 for a total of$3,185,889; Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 10. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION re: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (IDDAB); Kelly Matlock 11. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated July 3, 2025 and totaling $181,920.45, and Dated July 18, 2025 and totaling $97,106.78 12. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated July 14, 2025 and totaling $1,694,052.79 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed upcoming meeting items to discuss, community outreach, miscellaneous items and calendar coordination. WORKSHOP re: Recycling program privatization: Solid Waste Manager Al Cairns reviewed a presentation that covered their current program, options, benefits of privatizing recycling, and next steps. The County has started collecting glass recycling again. Recycling challenges include high cost of operation, low commodity value,high rate of contamination, illegal dumping, and reduced grant funding. Funding to keep the program operational, is not consistent with Jefferson County's Solid Waste Management Plan. Public Works Director Monte Reinders also participated in discussion. Manager Cairns explained that Public Works staff and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) are presenting two options for moving forward: 1) Curbside mixed-material roll-cart collection through a monthly subscription with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC) licensed hauler with rates governed through a UTC tariff. Glass would be collected at drop-off sites; or 2) Self- hauling to designated drop-off sites with funding for the contracted collection,processing and delivery to commodity buyers of those materials derived from the tipping fee charged for garbage disposal at two County-owned and operated waste handling facilities. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and one comment was received. After further discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to direct the Solid Waste team to move forward with Option 1, moving to privatization. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING re: Mason PUD No. 1 Telecommunications Franchise: Public Works Real Property Specialist Joshua Thornton was present to provide a presentation that reviewed the particulars of franchise agreements, the request made by Mason County PUD No. 1, public process, and next steps. The proposed telecommunications agreement is located along Forest Drive, Cedar Court, Maple Avenue and Birch Court near US-101 south of Brinnon, at the southern border of the County. Key provisions include: 25-year term, relocation of facilities, indemnification, insurance, dispute resolution, termination and assignment of franchise, system map and coordinated excavations. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025 Chair Eisenhour opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. Hearing no testimony, she closed the public hearing. Specialist Thornton clarified that what is proposed is a wholesale fiber optic telecommunications franchise. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 44-0721-25R re: In the matter of the application by Mason County PUD No. 1 for a nonexclusive grant of franchise to construct,maintain, and operate facilities for broadband internet service within a portion of unincorporated Jefferson County, as presented today. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of Support re: Mason PUD No. 1 Jorstad Substation Project: Commissioner Brotherton shared his screen to view a letter of support for the Mason PUD No. 1 Jorstad Substation Project. This would be for construction of a middle-mile substation located at Jorstad Creek in Lilliwaup, Washington. Mason County PUD No. 1 serves customers in both Mason County and a rural community of Brinnon in South Jefferson County. After review of the letter, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to sign a letter of support for Mason PUD No. 1, through Federal Economic Development Administration funding. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comment, and no comments were received. She called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: The Commissioners discussed the upcoming Joint Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC)/Kitsap County meeting, and what they will be presenting. County Administrator Josh Peters updated the Commissioners on the Transportation Benefit District ballot measure. The meeting was recessed at 12:11 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 1:30 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), and Civil DPA. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:00 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:10 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Calendar Coordination 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 21,2025 HEARING re: Conservation Futures Fund program project applications in 2025: Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny, Water Quality Manager Michael Dawson, and Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee(CFCOC)members were present for the hearing. Coordinator Pokorny provided a brief summary of the proposed projects and the process leading up to the hearing. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony. The following individuals provided testimony: Penny Hubbard—Chimacum, Blaise Sullivan—Port Townsend, Joanne Pontrello—Port Townsend, Peter Bahls—Port Townsend, and Jean Ball—Quilcene. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the public hearing. After deliberations, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 45-0721- 25R re: Dedicating Conservation Futures Funds to the Deerfoot Forest Project as authorized by and in accordance with Jefferson County (JCC) Chapter 3.08 to provide a system of open spaces. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 46-0721-25R re: Dedicating Conservation Futures Funds to the Toandos Forest Acquisition and Restoration Project as authorized by and in accordance with Jefferson County (JCC) Chapter 3.08 to provide a system of open spaces. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 47-0721-25R re: Dedicating Conservation Futures Funds to the Upper Yarr Creek Protection Project as authorized by and in accordance with Jefferson County (JCC) Chapter 3.08 to provide a system of open spaces. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Calendar Coordination-continued PRESENTATION re: 2026 Budget Goals and Objectives: Finance Director Judy Shepherd was present to share a presentation that reviewed the 2026 budget objectives for the General Fund and Other Funds, and proposed procedures for departments. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and one comment was received. After further discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 48-0721-25R re: Establishing goals and objectives with budget preparation guidelines for the 2026 Annual Budget. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Community Outreach meeting; logistics • Commissioner Briefing Session—continued • Calendar Coordination—continued 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY ,,,,.11lllll,n,,, `•OARD II COMMISSIONERS SEAL: •••�sos'�F F ERsp ,,,�� , I. • pMM/S . 0 a ri :`4 °2;c; eidi ise I our, Chair m . 04 . ��IN \,� . ATTEST: y,��. : '� �7 ,_-., �q , � •a.• : ; :rotherton, Member eg el►,l Carolyn Qallaway, CMC a. - -. 3 dley-Nollette, Member Clerk of the Board 5