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Home My WebLink AboutCONSENT BOCC Minutes ,,,1/4 DRA ,. . . ,,,, , 2___.i.SEIIN rs__!..._ O` MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — January 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour,and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to order at the appointed time, and played a song on whistle. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and no comments were received. After a quick review of Consent Agenda items, Chair Brotherton reopened the floor to allow for public comments, and three comments were received. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Closeout of the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG): Septic System Cost Share Program; Hearing to be held Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse, located at 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 04-0126-26R re: BOCC Designation of signature authority to the Public Works Director or County Engineer for administration of federal awarded funds and APPROVAL OF MOTION to rescind Resolution No. 61-16 3. AGREEMENT re: Development of permit application for the Customer Self Service Portal and Process Flow Mapping; $25,000; Public Health; Cherie Moulin 4. AGREEMENT re: Partnership for continued noxious weed control; $10,000; WSU Extension; Washington State Parks, Friends of Fort Worden, and Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board 5. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Stock energy efficient house plans to incentivize residential sector; $253,000; Washington State Department of Commerce 6. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: C-Pacer Program to encourage energy efficiency for local industry; $110,000; Department of Community Development; Washington State Department of Commerce 7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Brinnon Reach Assessment; Time extension; Public Health;Natural Systems Design 8. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Phase 2 Membrane Bioreactor(MBR)Treatment Plant for the PHUGA; $74,000; Public Works; Tetra Tech LLC 1 DRAFI. Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026 9. AGREEMENT,Change Order No. 3 re: On-site grinder pump installation for the PHUGA, Project No. 405-2127-0, Ecology Agreement No. WQC_2024JCoPWE-00034 and Project No. 405-2128-0, EPA Grant Agreement No. 02J97501 10. APPROVAL OF LICENSE: Use of County property identified by Assessor's Tax Parcel ID: 701183002 and 702133010 to conduct assessments to support restoration design;No cost; Public Health; Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group 11. ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT re: Conservation Futures Fund Citizen Oversight Committee (CFCOC); Open interest: Small Farms and Forests representative—Esther Trueblood 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12 and 20, 2026 13. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated January 20, 2026 and totaling$83,782.92 14. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated December 29, 2025 (13th Month) and totaling $1,446,789.20 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. WORKSHOP re: APEX Accelerator: Clallam County APEX Coordinator Justine Wagner, and EDC Team Jefferson Director David Ballif were present for the APEX Accelerator discussion. Coordinator Wagner reported on the same topic in November 2025, and answered additional questions from the Board. She described how APEX assists a wide range of Jefferson County businesses with government contracting readiness, diversification of revenue, and hands on technical support, while coordinating closely with the Clallam EDC and regional partners. Jefferson County's contribution for this program has been$10,000. The Board expressed strong support for continuing the program and directed staff and the EDC to bundle the APEX funding request with upcoming PIF actions, accelerate discussions with regional partners, and bring forward a clear funding recommendation for consideration in early 2026. The meeting was recessed at 10:25 a.m. and reconvened at 10:33 with all three Commissioners present. PRESENTATION re: 2026 Jefferson County Economic Development Framework: Chair Brotherton introduced the discussion for creating a Jefferson County Economic Development Framework. The Commissioners and County Administrator identified key gaps and strengths,rating secure and affordable housing as most deficient, and access to nature and community engagement as among the strongest, and they agreed the framework should help avoid paralysis by creating shared criteria and priorities across jurisdictions. In preparation for the upcoming February 19, 2026 Intergovernmental Collaborative Group(ICG) meeting, the Board agreed the best direction for moving forward was to send the WealthWorks capitals scoring exercise to partners in advance,using it to compare priorities, and adding agenda questions about who needs to be engaged in developing the framework beyond the usual ICG table. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments,and two comments were received. 2 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026 The meeting was recessed at 11:44 a.m. and reconvened at 12:01 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. QUARTERLY ELECTEDS AND DIRECTORS' COORDINATION MEETING: The Commissioners met with Elected Officials, Department Directors and staff to discuss the following items: • 2026 Budget: Effects on operations o Brief discussion on how departments have been affected • Legislative focus: Departments were asked to discuss bills they are following, and mentioned them throughout their department updates • Departmental highlights o Sheriffs Office • SB5974—Modernization of Sheriff; (against bill) • Requested future discussion re: Departmental impacts due to budget cuts • Renting out jail space soon; 20 beds per day per year will bring in about$1Million o Prosecutor's Office • Bills to fund the Crime Victims Penalty Assessment; HB2430, HB2475 (preferred) • HB2217—Deferred prosecutions for felonies • HB510—Adds post release supervision for stalking • HB2595 —adds the period in which you can collaterally attack your conviction from 1 to 3 years(against bill) • Civil DPA is not returning from maternity leave o Public Works • New structure at PW • Will send all bills they are tracking to the BOCC o Assessor's Office • Statutorily mandated to get their work done, barely got it done this year • Bills regarding protecting Elected Officials information/addresses • Homestead exemption bill • Did not get budget for aerial photos, but Google images are doing well o Auditor's Office • SB6130—Align Washington with National Voter Registration Day • SB5069—Local voter pamphlet for primary on even years • HB2333 —Redaction of elected official info (against) o Central Services • HB2157—Implementation of AI systems • Terminating lease for Auditor's annex • Technical Advisory Committee—coming soon • EPL Server migration; online permit applications—last hurdle o Communications Specialist • Web content: accessibility guidelines • Sets specific technical standard to be implemented by 4/26/27 • This applies to text, images, sound, videos, documents • Social media platforms are doing well • Reminder of not releasing proprietary information on personal accounts 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026 DRAFT o Department of Community Development • Reviewing cost centers/shared services • Loss of 3.5 FTE o Public Health • HB2532—Sale& distribution of nitrous oxide • HB6291 —Onsite wastewater treatment system inspections • HB2382—Excise tax on cigarettes, vapor products and tobacco products o Treasurer's Office • HB5754—Creation of a public bank • Preparing tax statements for the year o District Court-Judge Mindy Walker • HB2102—Would affect legal financial obligations(against aspects of bill) • Odyssey implementation • Fully staffed o Superior Court • Overbudget on interpreter budget o Finance Director • Working to overcome cash flow o County Administrator • Meeting weekly with the County's lobbyist • Public Defense; Counties are in lawsuit with state regarding unfunded mandates • Working on contract with Jefferson Associated Counsel o Commissioner Eisenhour • Tracking all bills that will affect Jefferson County o Commissioner Dudley-Nollette • Community concerns regarding Immigrations and Customs Enforcement(ICE) The meeting was recessed at 1:23 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 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 Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:33 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential/Actual 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). The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:05 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:06 p.m. to 2:16 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:18 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: • Commissioner's Briefing Session and miscellaneous topics • Calendar Coordination • Legislative update 4 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Greg Brotherton, Chair ATTEST: Heidi Eisenhour, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Clerk of the Board 5 :�4��0^ °�,�. DRAFT ...., o isioN6s_ MINUTE S Special Meeting — January 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Solid Waste Transfer Station Tri-Area Community Center located at 10 W Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 CALL TO ORDER: Board of County Commissioners Chair Greg Brotherton called the Special Board of County Commissioners meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette. The Solid Waste Facilities Task Force was going to hold a joint meeting, but they did not have a quorum. The purpose of the Special Meeting was to allow the Commissioners to meet with the public, listen to a presentation, and answer questions. WORKSHOP re: Solid Waste Facility relocation: Solid Waste Program Manager Al Cairns was present and provided a presentation on the conditions of the current facility and the cost to fix all the repairs. He also reviewed the recommendations of the Solid Waste Facility Task Force (SWFTF), and summarized their work on the siting and design of a proposed new facility at the intersection of Highway 104 and SR19. Throughout the meeting, Manager Cairns, Commissioners, Public Works staff, and SWTF members provided comments and answered questions from the public. NEXT STEPS/CLOSING REMARKS: Manager Cairns noted that he will work with staff to schedule a BOCC Workshop in 1-2 weeks, and request that the Commissioners formerly adopt a site at that time. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at 8:01 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Greg Brotherton, Chair Heidi Eisenhour, Member ATTEST: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Clerk of the Board 1