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Home My WebLink About101325M , SON c06 -HiNo- MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — October 13, 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 one comment was received. The Commissioners addressed the comment. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Chair Eisenhour noted that the Hearing Notice should be pulled from the Consent Agenda, and will be reviewed at the October 20, 2025 meeting. After review, Commissioner Brotherton moved to removed Consent Agenda Item No. 1 re: Hearing Notice re: Recycling, and approve the remaining Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Adopting an ordinance establishing minimum levels of service for curbside collection of recyclables for unincorporated East Jefferson County and adopting new section 8.10.045 to Chapter 8.10 Solid Waste Regulations of the Jefferson County Code (JCC); Hearing to be held November 3, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID) (Removed and moved to the October 20, 2025 agenda) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 68-1013-25R re: In the Matter of Finding and Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as Surplus, Authorize Disposal, and Remove from the Annual Inventory of the Capitalized Fixed Assets 3. AGREEMENT re: Employment training for individuals working with those experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; In the amount of$9,000; Public Health; Wise 4. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 4: Phase 4, Stage 1 On-site grinder pump installation for the Port Hadlock UGS, Project No. 405-2127-0, Ecology Agreement No. WQC_2024_JCoPWE- 00034; Public Works; Strider Construction Co. Inc. 5. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Jefferson County Early Learning and Family Support Center Olympic Peninsula YMCA application to the Washington State Department of Commerce Early Learning Facilities (ELF) grant program 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of August 25,2025, September 8, 15, and 22, 2025, and Special Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2025 (Quilcene Outreach), and September 23, 2025 (Brinnon Outreach) 7. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated October 13, 2025 and totaling $671,750.70 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2025 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. PROCLAMATION re: Declaring Monday, October 13,2025 as Indigenous People's Day: Chair Eisenhour acknowledged representatives of local Tribes that were present. After the Commissioners read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the proclamation as read. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Vice Chair Chris Tom was present and thanked the Commissioners for their partnership and the thought process behind the proclamation. Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Vice Chair Loni Greninger was present to speak about generational resilience and partnership with Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend, and for acknowledging the past and working forward for generations to come. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: The Commissioners continued discussing recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. HEARING re: Olele Point Road Water Line Franchise; Applicants Jarred Swalwell & Megan Kogut: Public Works Real Property Specialist Joshua Thornton to provide a presentation on the pending franchise. He explained what a water franchise is,the public process, and the details surrounding the Olele Point Road Water Line Franchise application. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor for public testimony. Clerk Gallaway noted there was no written testimony received. Hearing no testimony, she closed the public hearing. After deliberations, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 69-1013-25R re: In the matter of the application by Jarred Swalwell and Megan Kogut for a nonexclusive Grant of Franchise to construct, maintain, and operate a single family water line within a portion of unincorporated Jefferson County, as presented today. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: The Commissioners continued discussing recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. The meeting was recessed at 10:58 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: Budget for Central Services: Central Services Director Shawn Frederick, Financial Analyst Renee Talley, and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Matt Court were present to review their proposed budget with the Board and answer questions. WORKSHOP re: Budget for County Administrator: County Administrator Josh Peters, Finance Director Judy Shepherd, and Clerk of the Board Carolyn Gallaway were present to review the proposed budget for the funds managed by the County Administrator's Office and answer questions posed by the Board. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2025 The meeting was recessed at 12:34 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), Civil DPA, Central Services Director, Public Health Director and Sheriff. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:01 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:26 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:27 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:51 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. PRESENTATION re: 4-H Programs: 4-H& Youth Empowerment Coordinator Anji Scalf was present and introduced 4-H Student Ambassador who provided information on how 4-H enhanced her life. Coordinator Scalf gave a presentation and commented on the wide variety of local 4-H programs. She answered questions posed by the Board. WSU Extension Director Amit Sharma was also present to provide comments. WORKSHOP re: Budget for Juvenile Services: Juvenile Court Administrator Shannon Burns and Financial Operations Coordinator Sasha Coker were present to review their proposed budget with the Board and answer questions. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Calendar Coordination NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 3:56 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. ,, JEFFERSON COUNTY ON �o��'' : • • RD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: •sio,j -71-11 13N: _ I I �, • SEAL eiy; hour, Chair ofN\•` i ATTEST: '%�,,,,,wAs,,,,...`� re rot erton, Member k-e C c % dr& , i ' Carolyn 'allow uudley- 'y Ga a ay, CMC ollette, Member Clerk of the Board 3