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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT BOCC Minutes . ,��o. (°G� DK/AbI 18I11NO 0 MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — December 8, 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 ten 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. HEARING NOTICE re: 2025 Budget Appropriations; Various County Departments; Hearing to be held Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID) 2. HEARING NOTICE re: 2026 Budget Hearing; Hearing to be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID) 3. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Public Safety Enhancement Ordinance that authorizes collection of an additional Sales and Use Tax of one-tenth of one percent, RCW 82.14.345; Hearing to be held on December 22, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 81-1208-25R re: Certifying the Levies for collection of taxes in the year 2026 5. AGREEMENT re: Settlement Agreement; In the amount of$3,357.60; Humane Society 6. AGREEMENT re: Parent to Parent Support; In the amount of$7,000; Public Health; Olympic Neighbors 7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Operation of the PHUGA Water Reclamation Facility (WRF); Approximately $100,152/year; Public Works; Jefferson County PUD No. 1 8. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Board of Equalization; Margaret"Meg"Taylor 9. APPROVAL OF JURY FEES (CORRECTED): Dated November 13, 2025 and totaling $1,236.70 10. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated December 5, 2025 and totaling $2,446,527.89 and dated December 5, 2025 and totaling $5,436.20 11. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated December 8, 2025 and totaling $2,511,203.99 1 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025 PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming December 10,2025 as Human Rights Day in Jefferson County: 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. Past Commissioner Kathleen Kler,North Sound Human Rights Alliance members Ruth Gordon and Emilia DeSouza were present to say a few comments and thanked the Commissioners for approving the proclamation. HEARING re: Emergency Budget Appropriation: Finance Director Judy Shepherd and Sheriff's Office Manager Jamie Aumock were present for the hearing and answered questions posed by the Board. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor for public testimony. Clerk Carolyn Gallaway noted there was one hearing testimony received via email before the start of the hearing. The Commissioners reviewed the written testimony received. Hearing no oral testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the public hearing. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.82-120825R re: Approving 2025 Emergency Budget Appropriation for one fund. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:16 a.m. and reconvened at 10:24 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics, and continued a discussion that started at the recent Intergovernmental Collaborative Group(ICG)meeting regarding a request to fund a consultant to assist local agencies in developing an economic development framework for Jefferson County. WORKSHOP re: Community Centers: Central Services Director Shawn Frederick was present to review the Community Center RFP,address questions from applicants, and identify next • steps. After discussion, Director Fredericks stated that he will revise the RFP for the three OlyCAP- managed community centers to clarify baseline facility responsibilities, advisory board requirements and roles, expected contract value and staffing assumptions,proposal format, and explicit evaluation/scoring criteria. He will bring the draft RFP and a scoring matrix back to the Board for review at a later date. Director Frederick stated that he will issue contract extensions on Community Centers through March 2026, and hopes to have final agreements ready by April 1, 2026. The meeting was recessed at 12:17 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,and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA). The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. 2 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025 EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 2:01 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege,to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff present: County Administrator, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) and Central Services Director. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:16 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: • BOCC Briefing—continued • Miscellaneous topics WORKSHOP re: 2026 Connectivity Summit and scheduling fall meeting: The Production Alliance (TPA)members Danny Milholland and Reilly Berkshire were present for discussion and briefed the Board on their plans for the three-day Connectivity Summit,with a youth- focused Friday, a community-wide Saturday at Fort Worden and the Jefferson County Fairgrounds which will be centered around participatory, creative activities, and a Sunday brunch with a gift ceremony, open-space conversations, and other closing events. The Commissioners reviewed ways to engage the community around budget priorities and the role of local government. DISCUSSION re: 2026 Lodging Tax funding recommendations recalculated from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee(LTAC): Commissioner Dudley-Nollette reviewed the November 26, 2025 LTAC recommendations sent to the Board of County Commissioners. The Commissioners reviewed the revised recommendations, including updated staffing costs, reconsideration of Forks Visitor Center funding, and impacts on Parks and Recreation's budget. They also discussed the value of Visitor Information Centers,the fairness of the LTAC process, and how to balance public input with structural funding constraints. Chair Eisenhour moved to accept LTAC's return recommendation from November 26,2025 to the BOCC which totals $905,245. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion and noted that this means anything above the $900,000 will come from fund reserves. Chair Eisenhour called for a vote on the motion. Chair Eisenhour and Commissioner Dudley-Nollette voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Brotherton voted against the motion. The motion carried. Chair Eisenhour moved to fund an additional $50,000 for parks and recreation from the LTAC reserve for 2026. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. County Administrator Josh Peters noted there will still be a large funding gap to Parks and Recreation, even if the motion passes. Chair Eisenhour retracted her motion. Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker joined the meeting, and said a recommendation has to go back to LTAC if there are changes. Clerk Gallaway asked if the first motion had to be recalled to reflect those changes?It was explained that there is no need to retract the motion. 3 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025 Commissioner Brotherton moved to utilize the extra funds in the contingency of LTAC for parks and recreation to keep the rec center open to the tune of$150,000. After further discussion, he retracted his motion. The Board reviewed Jefferson County Parks and Recreation's budget gap of roughly $250,000,the impact on keeping the Port Townsend Rec Center open, and how much LTAC funding could legally be used to help close that gap. The Commissioners agreed they may need a supplemental LTAC RFP, and committed to revisiting and restructuring the overall lodging tax and destination development system to avoid similar conflicts in the future. 2026 BOCC BOCC Amount RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION FINAL PROJECT Requested TO BOCC TO LTAC 12/8/25 11/7/25 11/17/25 JEFFERSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET $30,005 $23,819 $23,819 $23,819 PORT LUDLOW TRAILS COMMITTEE of PLVC $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 QUILCENE HISTORICAL MUSEUM $87,750 $78,975 $78,975 $78,975 JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY $95,620 $86,058 $86,058 $86,058 PENINSULA TRAILS COALITION $91,000 $68,320 $68,320 $68,320 FORKS VISITOR CENTER $76,096 $54,313 0 $54,313 PARKS & RECREATION $150,000 $48,800 $204,814 $150,000 THE PRODUCTION ALLIANCE $90,000 $47,824 $47,824 $47,824 GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER $150,000 $101,701 0 0 RHODY PARADE $17,845 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 JEFFERSON COUNTY-QUILCENE CAMPGROUND $220,000 0 0 0 OLYMPIC CULINARY LOOP $20,000 $11,450 $11,450 $11,450 QUILCENE FAIR AND PARADE ASSOCIATION $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 BRINNON SHRIMP FEST $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 _NORTH HOOD CANAL CHAMBER $223,171 $105,408 $105,408 $105,408 OLYMPIC PENINSULA VISITOR BUREAU dba OPTC $109,500 $97,112 $97,112 $97,112 QUIMPER EVENTS COLLECTIVE $245,000 $92,720 $92,720 $92,720 REVIVAL GATHERINGS $49,000 $17,080 $17,080 $17,080 WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL $55,000 $29,280 $29,280 $29,280 TOTAL REQUESTS $1,737,487 $900,361 $900,361 $899,859 CONTINGENCY FUND REQUEST $10,000 0 0 0 STAFF COSTS REQUEST $5,280 0 0 $5,385.60 TOTAL(ROUNDED TO NEAREST DOLLAR) $1,752,767 $900,361 $900,361 $905,245 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS -Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Review of recent meetings • Economic Development framework 4 Fir Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025 L 4 ,F T NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 4:31 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 5 Ll DRAFT MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — December 15, 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 thirteen comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. WORKSHOP re: 2026 Recommended Budget: Finance Manager Judy Shepherd explained that the 2026 budget gap was closed ahead of the planned budget adoption on December 22, 2025. She outlined a conservative 2026 budget balancing about$1.11 Million in revenue increases and $3.4 Million in expenditure reductions which included staffing holds, service cuts, and reduced fund transfers, flagged uncertainty around SRS and cash flow into early 2026,proposed targeted Parks& Recreation mitigations as a short-term fix while urging a sustainable funding discussion, and reached consensus on cautious budgeting, improved long-term funding clarity, continued cross-department collaboration, and considering restoration of Conservation District support before adoption. DISCUSSION re: Conservation Futures End-of-Year annual review re: Resolution re: Establishing a Conservation Futures Fund Program application period, setting an estimated amount of Conservation Futures Fund available,and approving program materials for use in the 2026 Conservation Futures Fund Cycle: Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny, Clerk for the Conservation Futures Program Tressa LaChapelle, Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee(CFCOC)member Ron Rempel, and CFCOC member Carol Bernthal were present for discussion, and to answer questions posed by the Board. County staff and CFCOC members reviewed the Conservation Futures materials for the 2026 funding cycle which aims to provide clarity, fairness, and alignment with county code,while flagging larger policy questions and longer-term issues for future discussion. After discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 83-1215-25R re: Establishing a Conservation Futures Fund Program Application Period, setting an estimated amount of Conservation Futures Fund available, and approving program materials for use in the 2026 Conservation Futures Fund Cycle. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2025 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. 84-1215-25R re: Amending Resolution No. 48-0721-25R and repealing Resolution No. 78-1117-25R regarding Road Fund Diversion, and amended LETTER to the Assessor 2. RESOLUTION NO. 85-1215-25R re: Closing certain County Offices early on Christmas Eve 3. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Juvenile Detention Facility; In the amount of$200/day per bed use; Juvenile Services; Kitsap County 4. AGREEMENT re: Community Center Management; Extension of time; Central Services Director; Olympic Community Action Program(OlyCAP) 5. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Kearney Block Resources Hub; In the amount of$35,000; County Administrator; Dove House 6. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Emergency Temporary Domestic Violence Shelter; In the amount of$189,000; County Administrator; Dove House 7. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Homeless Youth Housing; In the amount of$115,000; County Administrator; OWL360 8. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Chimacum Commons; In the amount of$190,000; County Administrator; Olympic Housing Trust 9. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Vince's Village; In the amount of$375,000; County Administrator; Bayside Housing& Services 10. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Tiny Shelter Operations; In the amount of$64,000; County Administrator; Bayside Housing& Services 11. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Critical Home Repairs; In the amount of$40,000; County Administrator; Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County 12. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Landes Terrace new construction; In the amount of$90,000; County Administrator; Habitat for Humanity of E. Jeffco 13. AGREEMENT re: Legislative representation and lobbying services for 2026-2027; In the amount of$3,000/month; County Administrator; Propolis Communications LLC 14. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.2 re: Port Hadlock Phase I Wastewater Collection and Conveyance System; Distribution of funds; Public Works; Washington State Department of Ecology 15. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Housing Fund Board; Viki Sonntag—Term to expire December 31, 2028 16. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS(2)re: Climate Action Committee(CAC); 1)Citizen at Large—Crystie Kisler; Term to expire December 31,2028; and 2)Atmospheric Science/Agriculture/Environmental Management Position—David Wilkinson; Term to Expire December 31, 2028 17. ADVISORY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT re: Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC); Jefferson Transit Authority;Kelly Olsen 18. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2025,November 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025, December 1, 2025 and Special Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2025 (Finance) 19. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated December 8, 2025 in the amount of$27,873.23 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2025 DRAFT The meeting was recessed at 11:29 a.m. and reconvened at 11:32 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: Resolution to extend the date adopting the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, and deciding whether to combine the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update with the 2026 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle—OR—Defer the 2026 Annual Amendment Cycle to 2027: County Administrator Josh Peters and Department of Community Development(DCD)Associate Planner Joel Peterson were present to review the proposed choices with the Board. They posed two resolutions: Option 1) Extending the 2025 periodic update schedule to June 30,2026, and deferring the 2026 annual amendment cycle to 2027; or Option 2) Extending the 2025 periodic update schedule to December 14, 2026 in combination with a 2026 annual amendment cycle. Commissioner Dudley moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 86-1215-25R re: Extending the deadline to take final action on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review from December 8, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and deferring the 2026 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle to 2027. Chair Eisenhour seconded the motion. She called for a vote on the motion. Chair Eisenhour and Commissioner Dudley-Nollete voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Brotherton voted against the motion. The motion carried. The meeting was recessed at 12:17 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 1:35 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege,Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff present: County Administrator, and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA). The Board resumed the regular meeting at 1:36 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 1:37 p.m. to 1:51 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 1:52 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:35 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:53 p.m. to 2:03 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, and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA). The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:05 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. HEARING re: Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 3.55 of the Jefferson County Code re: Bidding and Purchasing Procedures: Finance Director Judy Shepherd, Grant Administrator Amanda Christofferson, and Public Works Director Monte Reinders were present for the hearing. Staff reviewed a draft ordinance that would repeal and replace Chapter 3.55 of the Jefferson County Code on bidding and purchasing procedures in order to bring the County into compliance with state and federal procurement requirements following guidance from the State Auditor's Office. The ordinance was described as a first step, with plans to later develop a clearer procurement policy and procedure manual without embedding overly detailed procedures directly into code. 3 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2025 Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony. Hearing no testimony, she closed the public hearing. After a brief deliberation, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve ORDINANCE NO. 11- 1215-25 re Repealing and replacing Chapter 3.55 of the Jefferson County Code (Bidding and Purchasing Procedures). Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. SPECIAL SERIES re: Jefferson County Historical Society(JCHS)Cultural Series re: Archival Collection: JCHS Director Tara McCauley and JCHS member Ellie Dipietro were present for discussion. Member DiPietro presented on two dimensional archives. The website to view more information is located at:jchsmuseum.org/archives. JCHS Staff answered questions posed by the Board. WORKSHOP re: Draft Jefferson County legislative priorities: Propolis Consulting Kelsey Hulse, introduced herself and her firm, noting her extensive background in strategic communications and government relations and expressed enthusiasm about working with Jefferson County again. She outlined the upcoming 60-day short legislative session, highlighting that the state is facing a budget deficit that will dominate discussions,particularly around long-term structural budget challenges. During discussion, Consultant Hulse explained that the County has identified legislative priorities, including capital budget requests, which are relatively well positioned since the capital budget is in better shape than the operating or transportation budgets. She noted that she will keep the County regularly informed about legislative developments and will build and maintain relationships with other lobbyists and entities with shared or regional interests to strengthen advocacy efforts. She answered questions posed by the Board. The Board included priorities that included: Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Plant, SR 20, Trust Land Transfer, natural climate solutions, LAMIRD flexibility, healthcare in jails, recycling reform and the Hood Canal Bridge. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Boards& Committees: The Commissioners reviewed and made edits to the 2026 Boards & Committee Assignments list. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 4:14 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 4 9SHiNG�0 [/ , ., .-:i -- i MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — December 22, 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 five comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments, and the Central Services Director addressed comments regarding a Consent Agenda item. HEARING re: 2025 4th Quarter Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County Departments: Finance Director Judy Shepherd was present to review the various appropriation requests with the Board. She proposed one-time revenue and expenditure adjustments across multiple county departments,primarily to true-up salaries, benefits, contracts, and unforeseen operational costs, and to ensure no funds end the year over budget. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and the following individuals provided testimony: Tom Thiersch—Jefferson County, and Jean Ball—Quilcene. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the public hearing. During deliberations, Central Services Director Shawn Frederick responded to a comment. After deliberations, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 87-1222-25R re: 2025 4th Quarter Budget Appropriations for Various County Departments. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion, and then asked about the first Whereas in the Resolution. She proposed inserting the word"revenues." She proposed a friendly amendment to the motion to include the scrivener error fix. The friendly amendment was agreeable to Commissioner Brotherton. Chair Eisenhour called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING re: Adoption of the Final Jefferson County 2026 Annual Budget: County Administrator Josh Peters and Finance Director Judy Shepherd were present to review the 2026 Annual Budget. Chair Eisenhour noted that deliberations would continue after the afternoon hearing on the Public Safety Tax, as that revenue, if approved,will affect the 2026 Budget. The 2026 Jefferson County budget hearing covered a final budget proposal with approximately $28 million in General Fund revenue and $29 million in General Fund expenditures, alongside about$57 million in other-fund revenues and $66 million in other-fund expenditures. Director Shepherd noted that 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2025 A i- the County reduced an initial $5.2 million General Fund deficit to a proposed $1.1 million deficit through a combination of increased revenue projections, roughly $2.8 million in General Fund expenditure reductions, and eliminating or not filling about 10.18 FTE, while also cutting General Fund transfers to other funds by nearly half compared to 2025. The presentation closed by underscoring the structural challenge of a 1%property tax growth limit versus higher inflation, recognizing that these cuts will have real service impacts, and highlighting 2025 accomplishments which include: major Public Works projects, a third consecutive clean audit, Public Health initiatives, and Community Development performance gains. There is a 5-year financial plan in place to strengthen fiscal guardrails going forward. After staff reviewed the proposed budget, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony. The following individuals provided testimony: Judy Krebs—Port Townsend, Jeff Chapman— Port Townsend,Apple Martine—Port Townsend, and Jamie Aumock—Chimacum. Staff provided additional comments to testimony received. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the public hearing. Deliberations ensued. Chair Eisenhour announced that deliberations will be tabled until approximately 2:45 p.m.,to allow time to hold the hearing regarding the proposed Public Safety Tax. The meeting was recessed at 11:24 a.m. and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Earlier in the meeting,the Commissioners discussed Consent Agenda Item No. 39 regarding the use of the Carahsoft company,which led into a deeper conversation about Al tools. 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. 88-1222-25R re: Finding and Determination to declare certain personal property as surplus, authorize disposal, and remove from the Annual Inventory of the Capitalized Fixed Assets 2. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Victory Villa—Men's Recovery House; In the amount of$40,000; County Administrator; Gateway to Freedom 3. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Winter Welcoming Center; In the amount of$17,000; County Administrator;Jefferson County Interfaith Action Coalition 4. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Haines St. Cottages; In the amount of$49,000; County Administrator; OlyCAP 5. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Caswell Brown Congregate Shelter; In the amount of$85,000; County Administrator; OlyCAP 6. AGREEMENT re: Affordable Housing/Homeless Housing Project: Caswell Brown Village Operations; In the amount of$171,000; County Administrator; OlyCAP 7. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Chimacum Farmers Market; In the amount of$23,819; County Administrator; Jefferson County Farmer's Market 8. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Port Ludlow Trails Committee; In the amount of$7,500; County Administrator; Port Ludlow Village Council 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2025 9. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Quilcene Historical Museum; In the amount of$78,975; County Administrator; Quilcene Historical Museum 10. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Newly Imagined Museum of Art and staffing support; In the amount of$86,058; County Administrator; Jefferson County Historical Society 11. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Enhancing the Olympic Discovery Trail; In the amount of$68,320; County Administrator; Peninsula Trails Coalition 12. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Kalaloch and Forks Visitor Center; In the amount of $54,313; County Administrator; Forks Chamber of Commerce 13. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Jefferson County Parks& Campgrounds; In the amount of$150,000; County Administrator; Jefferson County Public Works (amended to fix title) 14. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Various community events; In the amount of$47,824; County Administrator; The Production Alliance 15. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: The Rhododendron Festival; In the amount of$10,000; County Administrator; Jefferson County Rhody Festival 16. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Olympic Culinary Loop; In the amount of$11,450; County Administrator; Olympic Peninsula Loop Culinary Tourism Association 17. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Quilcene Fair and Parade, and Car Show; In the amount of$10,000; County Administrator; Quilcene Fair and Parade Association 18. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Brinnon Shrimp Fest; In the amount of$10,000; County Administrator; Brinnon Fire Association 19. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: North Hood Chamber of Commerce—Quilcene and Brinnon Visitor Center; In the amount of$105,408; County Administrator;North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce 20. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission(OPTC) Regional and Co-op Destination Marketing; In the amount of$97,112; County Administrator; Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau dba OPTC 21. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Quimper Events Collective—various events; In the amount of$92,720; County Administrator; Quimper Events Collective 22. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Revival Gatherings 2026 Event Series; In the amount of $17,080; County Administrator;NewStories 23. AGREEMENT re: Lodging Tax Fund: Wooden Boat Festival 2026; In the amount of$29,280; County Administrator; Wooden Boat Foundation 24. AGREEMENT re: Medicaid administrative claiming; Fee for service; Public Health; Washington State Health Care Authority 25. AGREEMENT re: Supported employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; In the amount of$205,896; Public Works; Cascade Community Connections 26. AGREEMENT re: Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team(COASST); There is no fiscal impact; Jefferson County Public Health; University of Washington 27. AGREEMENT re: Dosewallips Powerlines final design for engineered log jams to restore habitat; There is no fiscal impact; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington Recreation and Conservation Office 28. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Community Center Management Services; In the amount of$18,827; County Administrator; Port Townsend Senior Association 29. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Community Center Management Services; In the amount of$4,325; County Administrator, Gardiner Community Center 3 RAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2025 ® 30. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Brinnon Reach Final Design; Extension of time; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office 31. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Nurse Family Partnership concrete goods; Additional amount of$5,843.50 for a total of$452,680.13 32. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Data sharing—Electronic Surveillance System for Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE) 33. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: 2025-2027 Climate Planning Grant(CPG) Contract# 24-63330-192; Extending contract; Community Development; Washington State Department of Commerce 34. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Waterline franchise—extension of deadline; Public Works; Jarred Swalwell and Megan Kogut 35. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.2 re: Lindner Complex Project; There is no additional fiscal impact; Jefferson County Public Health;Natural Systems Design 36. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Hoh River Resiliency—Lindner Creek;No additional amount; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington Recreation and Conservation Office 37. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.3 re: Hoh River Resiliency—Lindner Creek;No additional amount; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington Recreation and Conservation Office 38. MOTION re: Delegate authority to Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner to sign a Memorandum of Opinion re: Recovery, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Linkage Program (REAL);No fiscal impact; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Discovery Behavioral Health 39. MOTION re: Delegate authority to Central Services Director Shawn Frederick to sign contract for Darwin Al Governance Software; In the amount of$26,500; Central Services; Carahsoft Technology Corporation 40. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated December 5, 2025 and totaling $175,795.3, and Dated December 19, 2025 and totaling $90,694.06 41. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated December 15, 2025 and totaling $738,098.39 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics The meeting was recessed at 12:06 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: The Commissioners reviewed the latest version of the 2026 Boards and Committees assignments. HEARING re: Bonneville Power Administration Franchise: Public Works Real Property Specialist Joshua Thornton was present for the hearing. He explained the purpose and legal basis of franchise agreements and summarized the proposed 20-year Bonneville Power Administration franchise, its federal-specific terms, compliance with public notice requirements, and the Board's options to approve,modify, or deny the agreement. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony. The following individual provided testimony: Tom Thiersch—Jefferson County. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the public hearing 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2025 DRAFT After closing the hearing, the Board discussed concerns about noxious weed and vegetation management responsibilities in the BPA franchise. They contemplated whether to address them in the code or a future amendment. BPA representative Aaron Morrissey was present and asked to speak about vegetation management along their corridor. He noted that they tend to make sure their corridors are clear, and they are also wanting to ensure noxious weeds in their right-of-way are controlled. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 89-1222-25R Granting a Nonexclusive Franchise: Application by the United States of America, Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration for a Nonexclusive Grant of Franchise to construct, maintain, and operate electrical transmission facilities within a portion of unincorporated Jefferson County, as presented today with the request of future work on the noxious weeds, and potential amendments. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING re: Public Safety Enhancement Tax: Grants Administrator Amanda Christofferson was present to explain the proposed Public Safety Enhancement Tax. Also in attendance was Treasurer Stacie Prada who assisted Administrator Christofferson in answering questions posed by the Board. Administrator Christofferson explained that state law authorizes a new 0.1%criminal justice tax in unincorporated Jefferson County and outlining expected revenues and tracking/reporting plans. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony. Hearing no testimony, she closed the public hearing. After Commissioner Dudley-Nollette reviewed scrivener edits with the Board, Commissioner Brotherton moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 12-1222-25 re: Adopting an Ordinance that approves local collection of an additional Sales and Use Tax of one-tenth of one percent as authorized by RCW 82.14.345 for Public Safety Enhancement to be codified as Chapter 3.31 JCC. Commissioner Dudley- Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. CONTINUED DELIBERATIONS re: Adoption of the Final Jefferson County 2026 Annual Budget: County Administrator Josh Peters and Finance Director Judy Shepherd were present to review the 2026 Annual Budget. The Board continued deliberations on the 2026 annual budget, clarifying that the budget is balanced by using fund balance even though the resolution itself doesn't explicitly show the offset. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette noted that there was an incomplete Resolution number listed in the second to the last whereas. Clerk Carolyn Gallaway stated that it should read: 84-1215-25R. After deliberations, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 90-1222- 25R re: Adopting the 2026 Annual Budget for the General Fund and Other Funds,the 2026 Jefferson County Road Construction Program,the 2026 County Capital Improvement Program, and the Central Services 2026 Cost Allocation Plans,with an edit to the 7th whereas on page 1 to reflect the correct resolution number. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2025 Q J{ F T ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • End of year message to staff • Calendar coordination • 2026 travel budget NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 3:42 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 6 SHING•44.4 DhILFT MINUTES Joint Special Meeting — December 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG) Hybrid Meeting: 355 Hudson St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Eisenhour called the Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette. The reason for the Joint Special Meeting was due to a potential action item on the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group(ICG)agenda regarding economic development framework. Ultimately no action was taken by the BOCC,and they participated in the meeting as ICG members and County Commissioners. Chairing duties were handled by ICG Rotating Chair/Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Pam Petranek. The ICG and other agencies present also called their respective meetings to order. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: ICG members listened to two comments from the public. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ICG Member Faber moved to approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. ICG Member Randall seconded the motion. The motion carried. DISCUSSION re: Group-funded economic development framework: ICG members discussed the concept of developing a group-funded, shared economic development framework to guide coordinated regional efforts. Key discussion points included: • The value of a unified framework to align priorities across jurisdictions. • Whether funding should be shared equally or proportionally among member agencies. • The potential role of a consultant to facilitate development of the framework. • How such a framework could support existing initiatives and avoid duplication of effort. ICG Members expressed general support for continued exploration of the concept and emphasized the importance of clarity around scope, governance, and deliverables. Staff were directed to continue refining options and bring potential next steps back for future consideration. PRESENTATION re: Glen Cove Report: Jefferson County Commissioner/ICG member Brotherton presented and City of Port Townsend Public Works Director Steve King provided comments. The presentation summarized key findings and implications relevant to ICG member agencies. 1 Joint Special Meeting: Jefferson County Commissioners/ICG Decent 4 2025 Highlights included: U AF- T • An overview of the report's purpose and methodology. • Key data points and conclusions. • Considerations for how the findings may inform future planning or interagency coordination. ICG members asked clarifying questions and discussed how the report could be used to inform policy, planning, or future agenda items. AGENCY ROUNDTABLE: Due to time constraints,only brief comments were made. The County introduced new DCD Director Jeremy Williammee. Port of Port Townsend announced they are debt-free as of this morning. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: ICG members listened to one member from the public. NEXT STEPS and FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The next special ICG meeting will be with the 24th Legislative District on December 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The next regular ICG meeting will be held on February 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Member Dudley-Nollette honored Member Thomas, as this was his last ICG meeting. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at 6:57 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair Greg Brotherton, Member ATTEST: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Clerk of the Board 2 (ON �oGy DBPFT 9Sh1IN6C° MINUTES Joint Special Meeting — December 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and City of Port Townsend And Housing Fund Board (HFB) Hybrid Meeting: 540 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 CALL TO ORDER: Jefferson County Commissioner Chair Heidi Eisenhour called the meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette.The reason for the Special Meeting was to hold a Joint Hearing with the City of Port Townsend to review and adopt a Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend 5-Year(2025-2030)Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan, also known as the"5-Year Plan."As the hearing was held in the City Council Chambers, Chairing duties were delegated to City of Port Townsend Mayor David Faber. Members of the Housing Fund Board(HFB)were also in attendance, and HFB Chair Greg Brotherton called their special meeting to order. HEARING re: Jefferson County and Port Townsend 5-Year(2025-2030) Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan: Mayor Faber explained the hearing process, followed by a staff presentation by HFB members Viki Sonntag and Audrey Morford. After the presentation, Mayor Fabor opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and the following individuals provided testimony: Derek Firenze—Port Townsend, Kellen Lynch—Port Townsend, Jamie Maciejewski— Nordland, David Griffiths—Port Townsend,Anya Callahan—Jefferson County, Cameron Jones— Port Townsend, Bertt Gardner—Port Townsend, Viola Ware—Port Townsend, Gary Kiester—Port Townsend, and Shellie Yarnell—Brinnon. HFB members addressed public testimony regarding encampments. After staff response, Mayor Fabor called for clarifying comments from the public and the following individuals provided comments: Derek Firenze—Port Townsend, and Lizanne Coker—Port Townsend. Mayor Fabor reminded the public that comments need to stick to clarifying responses only. Hearing no further responses, he closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. After deliberations, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend 5-Year(2025-2030)Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan. Chair Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. City of Port Townsend Councilmember Owen Rowe moved to approve the Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend 5-Year(2025-2030) Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan. Councilmember Amy Howard seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1 Joint Special Meeting: Jefferson County Commissioners/City of PT/HFB December 8, 2025 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at 7:26 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY D R A F T BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair Greg Brotherton, Member ATTEST: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Clerk of the Board 2 44�¢Sor co, 40,„ 9SfI1 NG, o� MINUTES • Joint Special Meeting — December 11, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG) Hybrid Meeting: 355 Hudson St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 CALL TO ORDER: Jefferson County Commissioner/ICG Rotating Chair Heidi Eisenhour called the meeting to order after establishing a quorum at 5:09 p.m. Other agencies present also called their respective meetings to order after establishing their quorums. Attendees of the meeting included Senator Mike Chapman, Representative Steve Tharinger, Representative Adam Bernbaum, various members of junior taxing districts, and members of the public. Participants engaged in a social gathering before the legislAors delivered their remarks. REMARKS FROM STATE LEGISLATORS: Senator Chapman, Representative Tharinger, and Representative Bernbaum provided remarks and invited questions and comments from Elected Officials and the public in attendance. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at 6:45 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Other agencies adjourned their respective boards at varying times as quorum levels declined. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair Greg Brotherton, Member ATTEST: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Clerk of the Board 1