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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT BOCC Minutes SON f. O DRAFT MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — February 17, 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. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and eight comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: During the response to Public Comments,the Commissioners agreed to discuss the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)Appointment(Consent Agenda Item No. 7), before approving the Consent Agenda. The Board noted that although applicant Jim Friedman is highly informed, engaged, and supported by many in District 3, staff recommended against his appointment due to ongoing interpersonal conflicts and concerns about combative or caustic interactions that have created impasses in committee work. The Commissioners acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and the value of Friedman's perspective, particularly on issues like service levels,the Quilcene facility, and the proposed transfer station. Commissioner Eisenhour is the Commissioner on SWAC, and ultimately supported the staff recommendation, citing concerns about committee functionality and collaboration. After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and five comments were received. After further discussion,the Commissioners agreed to remove the SWAC appointment from the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda,minus Item No. 7. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. After a brief discussion on remaining Consent Agenda items, Chair Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT re: Extended warranty and preventative maintenance and support; $7,402; District Court; Justice AV Solutions 2. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Healthy Relationships Course for those experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; Change in vendor name; Public Health; Peninsula Services(formerly Peninsula Alliance) 3. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Weed control along Forest Service roads on the Olympic Peninsula; Time extension only; WSU Extension Jeffco; United States National Forest Service; and APPROVAL OF MOTION re: Delegation of authority to the WSU Noxious Weeds Coordinator to sign the amendment 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026 L)R A F T 4. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 1 re: Brinnon Community Center; Additional $30,000 plus tax; Central Services;N&N Construction 5. LETTER OF ASSURANCE re: Existence of a Jefferson County Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) 6. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: U.S. Freight Rail in upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill 7. ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC); District 3 Representative—Simon Walter-Hansen (Not approved, moved to 2/23/26 Consent) 8. ADVISORY COUNCIL RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT re: Jefferson County Clean Water District Advisory Council: Resignation—Joe Holtrop, Appointment—Sierra Young 9. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESIGNATION re: Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC); Quilcene Historical Museum representative- Cleone Telling 10. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESIGNATION re: Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee(MRC); District 1 representative—Janette Mestre 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026 12. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Payroll Dated February 5, 2026 and totaling $2,628,130.33; and Sound Health and Wellness Trust totaling $195,167.85 13. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated February 9, 2026 and totaling $842,881.77 DISCUSSION re: Tourism Coordinating Committee(TCC) By-Laws: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette reviewed proposed revisions to the TCC By-Laws that TCC members discussed on February 3 and 10, 2026. She noted that the revisions weren't in the original Agenda Packet for today's meeting, and that staff updated the online packet during the meeting. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the draft—as final—of the TCC By-Laws dated February 10, 2026. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and one comment was received. Chair Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette noted that the next TCC meeting will be on March 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting was recessed at 10:37 a.m. and reconvened at 10:47 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. The meeting was recessed at 11:58 a.m. and reconvened at 2:00 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION-continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed upcoming meetings, and miscellaneous topics. 2 DRAFT Commissioners MeetingMinutes of February 17, 2026 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS re: Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP)Letter of Support re: SB6239: The Commissioners reviewed a request from WCRP regarding support for SB6239. The Commissioners discussed rising liability costs and"nuclear verdicts"that have significantly increased the County's risk pool assessment. If passed, the bill would reform how certain tort claims against local governments are handled,potentially through arbitration or a commission process before trial. After discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to sign onto the WCRP letter of support for bill SB6239. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion and she reviewed testimony that she provided to state legislature. Commissioner Brotherton called for public comments on the motion, and no comments were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP re: Preparation for the 2026 Connectivity Summit: Production Alliance(TPA) Director Danny Milholland, TPA Events Coordinator Reilly Berkshire, and Jefferson County Communications Specialist Liz Anderson were present for discussion. The 2026 Connectivity Summit is designed to strengthen community connection, collaboration, and civic engagement across Jefferson County by bringing together residents, nonprofits, and public agencies in a multi-day "pop-up town square" experience. In discussion with TPA staff, Commissioners explored how the County can meaningfully participate, particularly around the pressing issue of funding and defining community services and community centers. They discussed creating a County exhibit and potentially holding two afternoon workshops that move from sharing the County's fiscal realities. TPA staff and Commissioners discussed designing the Summit to engage the public through both"blue sky"visioning and practical policy conversations using interactive tools like facilitated dialogue, participatory voting, and visual displays. The March 27-29, 2026 event begins Friday with youth programming at Fort Worden Commons and a public "Long Story Short" storytelling night themed around synchronicity and abundance. Saturday features organization-to-organization networking and a town square-style gathering with roughly 150 organizations, 10-12 interactive exhibits(including City— County participation), and a"party ark," followed by afternoon workshops and an evening of crafts and arts at the Fairgrounds. Sunday events include a polar plunge and brunch,then a ceremonial filling of the cedar party ark with handmade gifts and donated experiences, with accessibility supports like food and childcare and a broader plan to carry the ark into the Rhody Festival parade and a Memorial Field celebration. Communications Specialist Anderson will work with TPA staff to promote the event, and the Commissioners will work with the County Administrator to formulate their workshop materials. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Legislative update • Potential future Special Meeting in Port Ludlow regarding derelict vessels 3 DRAFTCommissioners MeetingMinutes of February17, 2026 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 3:59 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 4 �`'ON co z.2.., ., DRAFT MINUTE S Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — February 23, 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. Chair Brotherton played a tune on an accordion. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and seven comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the Consent Agenda with removal of Consent Agenda Item No. 9,as the Minutes were not included in the packet. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed amendments to the Jefferson County Code relating to the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO); Hearing to be held on March 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend WA, 98368 (HYBRID) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 10-0223-25R re: Re-establishing Jefferson County Cash Drawer, Petty Cash Account and Revolving Fund amounts in various County departments 3. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT re: Law Enforcement Liaison for traffic safety;No cost to County, and agreement will pay a stipend to County for OT and/or equipment; Sheriffs Office; Washington Traffic Safety Commission 4. AGREEMENT re: Public Defense Services 2026-2028; $3,829,006 over three years; County Administrator's Office; Jefferson County Associated Counsel (JAC) 5. AGREEMENT re: Sexual health and safety education services; $6,000; Public Health; Among Friends LLC 6. AGREEMENT re: Psychological evaluations; $8,000; Juvenile Services; Integrated Psychology Group; Lyris Salvi PhD 7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 7 re: Chimacum Confluence Environmental Site Assessment —Groundwater wells and monitoring; Extending performance period; Public Health; Evren Northwest, Inc 8. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS(2)re: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board(IDDAB); Self-advocates: 1) Robin Boulanger; and 2)Amber Kent 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026 (Not approved as Minutes were not in the packet) 10. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated February 17, 2026 and totaling $982,599.25 1 A 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026 DISCUSSION re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee(SWAC) appointments: County Administrator Josh Peters was present to explain that originally there was one single SWAC seat open in District No. 3, and two applicants. One of the applicants' property is half in District No. 3 and half in District No. 2. Recently, the District No. 2 person resigned from their seat, now leaving 2 vacancies on SWAC. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to appoint Simon Walter-Hansen to the now vacant District No. 2 SWAC seat, and Jim Friedman to the District No. 3 SWAC seat. Commissioner Dudley- Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION re: Parks and Recreation Volunteer Appreciation: Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Tyler and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) Vice Chair Karin Nyrop were present for the proclamation. After all three Commissioners read the proclamation aloud, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Manager Tyler thanked the volunteers, staff and elected officials for everything they do. He noted that Parks and Recreation is a system of volunteerism and professional staff, which is widely supported by the County. PRAB Vice Chair Nyrop shed light on the volunteers and thanked the Commissioners for approving the proclamation. Chair Brotherton played a tune on the accordion in appreciation of the volunteers. CERTIFICATION or Annual inventory of the capitalized assets as of December 31, 2025: The Board of County Commissioners certify the inventory of capitalized assets on an annual basis. Clerk of the Board Carolyn Gallaway administered the Verification on Oath for all three Commissioners. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended,miscellaneous topics, and reviewed their meeting schedules. The Commissioners reviewed the use of a shared vehicle,prior to it going to auction. They directed staff to look into it further. Chair Brotherton reviewed a draft Letter of Support for Mason PUD for Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) for their Hood Canal Jorstad Substation Grid Resiliency Project. After review,the Commissioners agreed to put the letter on the March 2, 2026 Consent Agenda, pending review of potential conflict with the County's CDS requests, if any. The meeting was recessed at 11:45 a.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 Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege,Actual/Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff present: County Administrator, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA), and Central Services Director. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:01 p.m. to 2:11 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:11 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. 2 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Chimacum Drainage District update; 6 applicants to interview • BOCC cancelling the April 13, 2026 meeting • DCD brief update • Legislative update WORKSHOP re: Environmental Health and Department of Community Development(DCD) Code Compliance update: DCD Director Jeremy Williammee, Environmental Health and Water Quality Director Pinky Mingo, Senior Code Enforcement Specialist Becca Maurer, Environmental Health Manager Carter Erickson, Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Tracer, and DCD Administrative Services Manager Chelsea Pronovost were present for the workshop. Director Mingo announced that she is retiring in June 2026. Environmental Health and DCD staff provided a presentation and facilitated dialogue with the Commissioners. The presentation outlined how to navigate the customer service system and explained the code review criteria and process. Staff is coordinating upcoming discussions, including a March 16, 2026 fireworks discussion aligned with a DNR quarterly update to encourage fire district participation. Environmental Health and DCD staff introduced improvements to the Code Compliance Program under Title 19, including a formal compliance manual, standardized legal templates vetted by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, LEAN process mapping, and enhanced case tracking through the EPL database. Title 19 has enabled the program to reinvest collected penalties into enforcement efforts, support abatements, and create flexible settlement agreements, such as forgiving liens in exchange for environmental protections or site access for cleanup. The Alternative Enforcement program, developed with community partners, emphasizes compassionate, wraparound support to address underlying mental health, substance use, and economic barriers,resulting in long-term behavior change in some complex cases. Despite successes, staff face significant workload challenge with hundreds of active cases, limited dedicated personnel,primarily in DCD after budget reductions. Staff is working to prioritize high-risk tier-one cases. The team emphasized that code compliance is complex,non-linear, emotionally taxing work requiring collaboration, legal oversight, community partnerships, and trauma-informed approaches to achieve sustainable outcomes. Staff answered questions and comments posed by the Commissioners. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 3:33 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 3