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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting — August 11, 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
three comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Dudley-Nollette asked to remove Consent Agenda Item No. 9 re: Database services for EPL, as the
contract start date is in the past. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
minus Item No. 9. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 53-0811-25R re: In the matter of establishing Fund 406 PHUGA Sewer
Operations Fund, and update Fund 405 Fund Name
2. RESOLUTION NO. 54-0811-25R re: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
(RCO)Dosewallips powerlines final design#25-1015
3. RESOLUTION NO. 55-0811-25R re: In the matter of creating a County project designated as
Port Townsend Gateway Project—Safe Streets for All
4. RESOLUTION NO. 56-0811-25R re: In the matter of establishing a Jefferson County Stipend
Policy
5. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT re: Between Jefferson County, Shold Excavating, Inc., and
Suzanne Martin, an independent septic designer
6. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT re: Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan(FJCIP); In
the amount of$44,037; Juvenile Services; Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
7. AGREEMENT re: Culvert Replacement along Center Road MP 3.23; In the amount of
$501,378; Public Works; KPFF Consulting Engineers
8. AGREEMENT re: Emergency Shelter extended hours for extreme weather; In the amount of
$5,000; Public Health; Bayside Housing& Services
9. AGREEMENT re: Database services for EPL;Not to exceed$10,000; Public Health; Little
River Enterprises (Not approved)
10. AGREEMENT re: Family preservation services; In the amount of$30,000; Juvenile Services;
Patricia Oden
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11. AGREEMENT re: Document recording fee backfill; In the amount of$168,961; Auditor's
Office; Washington State Department of Commerce
12. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Dove House—Emergency Shelter; Additional amount
of$40,000 for a total of$185,000; County Administrator; Dove House
13. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 4 re: School-based mental health services; In the amount of
$22,200; Public Health; Andrea Knutson, Sun Path Healing, PLLC
14. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.4 re: Group employment services; Decrease of$17,925.53
for a total of$136,613.71; Public Health; Cascade Community Communications
15. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 5 re: Community inclusion services; An increase of
$17,925.53 for a total of$596,631.98; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections
16. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of July
21 and 28, 2025, and August 4, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes of: July 24,2025
(WSAC/Kitsap), July 24, 2025 (Port Hadlock), July 28, 2025 (Finance), and Emergency Meeting
Minutes of July 15, 2025
17. APPROVAL OF JURY VOUCHERS: Dated August 1, 2025 and totaling $1,178.20
18. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated August 5, 2025 and totaling $2,765,892.30
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD- Continued: Chair Eisenhour called for public
comments, and one comment was received. The Commissioners addressed the comments and also
discussed encampments and the current wildfire situation.
PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the Week of August 11-15,2025 as Jefferson
County Employee Recognition Week: After all three Commissioners read aloud the proclamation,
Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the proclamation as written. Commissioner Dudley-
Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Commissioners thanked staff for
the work that they do.
DISCUSSION re: Letter of interest—Jefferson Transit Authority acquisition of the
Gateway Visitor Information Center property: Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA)General Manager
Nicole Gauthier was present to pitch her request for JTA to purchase property where the Gateway
Visitor Information Center is currently situated. Central Services Director Shawn Frederick joined the
discussion to answer questions posed by the Board. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor
to allow public comments, and two comments were received. After further discussion,the
Commissioners gave direction to the County Administrator to look into next steps and move this idea
forward. Chair Eisenhour allowed one additional comment from the public.
HEARING re: Amendments to the Clean Water District Ordinance: Civil Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney (DPA)Ariel Speser and Water Quality Manager Michael Dawson were present for
the hearing. Manager Dawson provided a presentation that included what the Clean Water District
(CWD) is,proposed amendments,public process, and next steps. The CWD is a Shellfish Protection
District per RCW 90.72. After the presentation, Assessor Jeff Chaman explained special assessments
and exemption criteria, and Treasurer Stacie Prada further explained that there is a division of
implementation between the Assessor's Office and the Treasurer's Office.
Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony. The following individuals provided
testimony: Tom Thiersch—Jefferson County. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the
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public hearing, and the Commissioners started deliberations. After deliberations, Commissioner
Brotherton moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 05-0811-25 re: Amending Sections 8.65.090 annual fee
and 8.65.100 certain parcels exempt from fee in the Jefferson County Clean Water District, Chapter 8.65
of the Jefferson County Code (JCC),as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion,
which carried by a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION re: Board of Natural Resources election ballot for submittal to
Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC): The Commissioners discussed options on voting
for the open seat on the Board of Natural Resources(BNR). After discussion, Chair Eisenhour moved
that Jefferson County submit their vote that the WSAC BNR seat go to Clallam County Commissioner
Randy Johnson. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County
Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended and miscellaneous topics.
The meeting was recessed at 12:00 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 1:33 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
Development Director. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:01 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced
that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:02 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. The Board
concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:21 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
WORKSHOP re: Quilcene Park drinking water supply: County Administrator Josh
Peters explained the issue at the Jefferson County Quilcene Campground water supply. The public has
been accessing free water at the site, but there have been issues with vandalism and damage to the
hydrant, which costs the County to maintain. Public Works Director Monte Reinders, Parks and
Recreation Manager Matt Tyler, and Central Services Director Shawn Frederick were present for
discussion.
County staff presented four options moving forward: 1) Do nothing, and continue with the current
failing system; 2) Comprehensive replacement and upgrade, with combined new agency for oversight
and additional funding for water and maintenance by a plumbing contractor; 3) Decommission public
hydrant and install camper-only spigot; and 4) Public Utility District(PUD)collaboration for a fee-
based water supply system in Quilcene. Staff also suggested that this project would make a good Public
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Infrastructure Fund(PIF)project. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and
seven comments were received.
After the public comment period, Commissioner Brotherton made a motion to move forward with
Option 2, and put forward a budget appropriation in the 3`d or 4th quarter to pay for a repair as soon as
possible. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion for further discussion. After discussion,
Chair Eisenhour called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
County Administrator Peters noted that future discussion will need to address who will be the project
manager for the Quilcene water supply.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners reviewed the following:
• Calendar Coordination
• Wildfire update: Level 1 —ready order issues for Dosewallips Road
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 3:37 p.m.
until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
Clerk of the Board
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Community Conversations
Special Meeting — August 12, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Gardiner Community Center
980 Old Gardiner Road, Sequim, WA 98382—Downstairs room
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Heidi Eisenhour called the Community Conversations Special Meeting to
order in the presence of Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Greg Brotherton.
WELCOME and INTRODUCTIONS: Chair Eisenhour welcomed the Gardiner community members
in attendance.
JEFFERSON COUNTY UPDATE: County Administrator Josh Peters provided a presentation which
covered the Jefferson County budget, services, challenges,opportunities,priorities,progress, and more.
Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner was present and provided a report of fireworks calls this season. Commissioner
Brotherton explained that there has been interests in other entities seeking to manage community centers
in other parts of the County, and noted that Jefferson County is happy with how the Gardiner
Community Center has been managed over the years.
QUICK SNAPSHOTS: Jefferson County Commissioners, Elected Officials and staff provided updates
for their departments and answered questions posed by the public in attendance.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH THE PUBLIC: Comments in the meeting were addressed by
County Elected Officials and staff in attendance.
WRAP UP and THANKS: Chair Eisenhour thanked everyone for attending.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. until the next
regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
ATTEST: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Greg Brotherton, Member
Clerk of the Board
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