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AGENDA
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting – Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
This is a Hybrid meeting: Virtual and In-Person Attendance at
Jefferson County Courthouse – Commissioners’ Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
Heather Dudley-Nollette, District 1 | Heidi Eisenhour, District 2 | Greg Brotherton, District 3 – Chair
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9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER
9:01 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – ALL TOPICS
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Agenda: March 16, 2026
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No set time APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Items listed below have been distributed to the Commissioners in advance for study and will be enacted by one motion. If
separate discussion is desired on an item, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular
Agenda, at the request of any of the Commissioners).
1. APPROVAL re: Authorizing the Chair to digitally approve the Digital Submittal Certification
from the County Road Administration Board (CRAB) for the following reports: 1) Traffic law
enforcement expenditure certification; 2) Fish passage barrier removal certification; 3) Annual
Certification; 4) Annual Construction Report; 5) County Arterial Preservation Report; and 6)
Maintenance Management Certification
2. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS (2) re: Jefferson County Marine
Resources Committee (MRC): 1) Environmental/Conservation Representative – Betsy Carlson;
and 2) Recreation Representative – Troy McKelvey
3. ADVISORY COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS (2) re: Planning Commission; 1) District
No. 3 Representative – Christine Llewellyn; and 2) District No. 2 Representative – Michael
Shultz
4. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENT (1) re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee
SWAC); Citizen-at-Large Representative – Phil Sonne
5. ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (1) re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee
SWAC); Port of Port Townsend Representative – Kimberlie Webber
6. LETTERS OF APPRECIATION to members who served on the Solid Waste Facility Task
Force (SWTF)
7. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Jefferson County Fairgrounds Pump Track Project
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of March 2 and 9, 2026
9. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated March 5, 2026 and totaling $180,647.84
10. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated March 9, 2026 and totaling
2,312,028.64
REGULAR AGENDA:
No set time PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the week of March 15, 2026 as Sunshine
Week
Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Dist. 3
No set time PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming March 15-21 as National Drug and Alcohol
Facts Week
Denise Banker, Community Health Director
No set time COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION
9:45 a.m. DISCUSSION and POTENTIAL ACTION re: Bid Award for Official County
Newspaper - Publication of County legal notices
Carolyn Gallaway, Clerk of the Board
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10:00 a.m. UPDATE re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources 4th Quarter
2025 County Income Report
Drew Rosanbalm, DNR Assistant Region Manager
Bill Wells, DNR Olympic Region Manager
Jeff Chapman, Assessor
Stacie Prada, Treasurer
Junior Taxing Districts
10:45 a.m. WORKSHOP re: Fireworks regulations
Jeremy Williammee, DCD Director/Fire Marshal
Brian Tracer, Deputy Fire Marshal
Andy Pernsteiner, Sheriff
Fire District representatives
No set time RECESS
1:30 p.m. AFTERNOON SESSION
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION with the County Administrator, Chief Civil Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney (DPA), DCD Director, and DCD Administrative Services
Manager re: Potential/Actual Litigation; Exemption as Outlined in the Open
Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
DISCUSSION, POTENTIAL ACTION with PUBLIC COMMENT re:
TOPIC OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
2:30 p.m. WORKSHOP AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: Proposal of use of County-
owned lots for a Therapeutic Center
Josh Peters, County Administrator
3:00 p.m. UPDATE re: 10,000 Years Institute’s Pulling Together in Restoration (PTIR)
Program
Heather Dudley-Nollette, Commissioner Dist. 1
Jill Silver, 10,000 Years Institute
No set time CONTINUED WORKSHOP re: Space planning options for relocating the
3:30 p.m.) Auditor’s Annex staff upon termination of the Port of Port Townsend Lease
Shawn Frederick, Central Services Director
No set time ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Legislative update
No set time ADJOURNMENT (Adjourn by 4:30 p.m.)
Agenda: March 16, 2026
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COMMISSIONERS MEETING SCHEDULE
The Week of March 16, 2026
A snapshot of the meetings the Commissioners will be attending this week are notated below, and are
subject to change. If you would like to get more information on these meetings, please contact the
Commissioners’ Office at 360-385-9100 or send us an email at: jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us
Monday, March 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. BOCC Meeting – Board
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
1:30 p.m. Jefferson Transit Authority Board Meeting – Board
3:30 p.m. Quilcene-Brinnon Empowered Teens Coalition Monthly Meeting - Greg
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8:30 a.m. Budget Meeting - Board
1:00 p.m. Hood Canal Coordinating Council Board of Directors Meeting - Greg
Thursday, March 19, 2026
10:00 a.m. Strait Ecosystem Recovery Network March Quarterly Meeting – Heidi
10:00 a.m. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary AC Meeting – Heidi
2:30 p.m. Board of Health Meeting – Board
5:00 p.m. OlyCAP Bi-Monthly Board Meeting - Heather
6:00 p.m. Peninsula Trails Coalition Presentation at Port Townsend Library - Heidi
Friday, March 20, 2026
12:30 p.m. KTPZ - Heather
The County has various Boards and Committees that are subject to the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
Agendas for those meetings will be posted to the Jefferson County website calendar 24 hours prior to the start of
the meeting. Agendas will contain information on how to provide public comment, meeting access, and meeting
materials (if available).
For more information, go to: www.co.jefferson.wa.us and click on the Calendar tab.
COMMISSIONERS MAY ADD AND TAKE ACTION ON OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT REPORT
WARRANT DATE: 03/ 09/2026
TOTAL: $2,312,028.64
RECORDS OF ALL CLAIMS SUBMITTED FOR PAYMENT ALONG WITH VOUCHERS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE RETAINED BY THE JEFFERSON COUNTY AUDITOR AND
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
I THE UNDERSIGNED BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DO HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF
PERJURY THAT THE MATERIALS HAVE BEEN FURNISHED, THE SERVICES RENDERED OR THE LABOR
PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN,THAT ANY ADVANCE PAYMENT IS DUE AND PAYABLE PURSUANT TO
A CONTRACT OR IS AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION FOR FULL OR PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL
OBLIGATION, AND THAT THE CLAIM IS A JUST, DUE AND UNPAID OBLIGATION AGAINST JEFFERSON
COUNTY AND THAT I AM AUTHORIZED TO AUTHENTICATE AND CERTIFY TO SAID CLAIM.
CHAIRPERSON, COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER, MEMBER
COMMISSIONER, MEMBER
Fund Summary
Check Run 03-09-2026
Row Labels Sum of AMOUNT
001 566,945.33
105 9,702.26
108 4,119.21
109 308.32
125 54,027.65
127 88,761.63
128 26,698.98
131 12,207.19
134 312.86
143 3,031.91
148 183,903.04
149 15,783.89
155 7,481.22
174 4,379.64
175 11,393.84
180 55,265.94
301 70,551.08
401 14,786.79
405 252,871.45
406 581.58
501 840,634.49
505 33,597.86
506 20,847.31
507 33,835.17
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Grand Total 2,312,028.64
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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting — March 2, 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 sang"Fiddler's Green"to the beat of a drum.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and five
comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Chair Brotherton
noted that on the Letters of Support for Mason PUD No. 1 (Consent Agenda Item No. 5), where it reads
Mason County" should be updated to read"Jefferson County,"and the Board concurred.
Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. AGREEMENT re: School-to-Work digital content; $7,700; Public Health; Cold Pizza Creative
2. AGREEMENT re: Tree removal for site preparation; $38,250; Public Works; Olympic
Resources
3. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT)construction materials
testing; $35,908.40; Public Works; Construction Inspection Services LLC
4. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Upper Hoh Rd culvert replacements—Subrecipient
agreement; Increase from $53,754 to $56,224; Public Works; Trout Unlimited
5. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Mason PUD No. l's request for Congressional Directed Spending
CDS)for the Hood Canal Jorstad Substation Grid Resiliency Project
6. ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee: 1) Resignation—
District No. 2 seat: Don Rhoden; 2)Appointment-District No. 2 seat: Simon Walter-Hansen;
and 3)Appointment—District No. 3 seat: Jim Friedman
7. ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (2)re: Jefferson County Marine Resources
Committee(MRC); Local Youth Representative: Odhran Waggoner; and 2)Local Youth
Alternate: Isabell Ferland
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17 and 23, 2026
9.APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated February 20, 2026 and totaling $81,570.72
10. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated February 23, 2026 and
totaling $705,716.08
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PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the month of March 2026 as Red Cross Month:
American Red Cross Community Volunteer Larry Bleich was present. After all three Commissioners
read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the Proclamation.
Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Volunteer Bleich outlined some of the activities that the Red Cross carries out all over the world. The
Commissioners thanked Red Cross volunteers for the work that they do.
PUBLIC HEALTH and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Public Health
Officer Dr. Allison Berry reported there is high flu and RSV activity and low COVID-19 activity,while
measles cases are rising rapidly nationwide. She also emphasized staying up to date on routine and age-
based vaccines, and that the shingles vaccination may reduce dementia risk. She advised individuals to
get a COVID booster based on personal risk.
Emergency Management Director Willie Bence reported that March is expected to have near-normal
weather but low snowpack levels are raising concerns about summer water supply and drought
conditions. He noted this is tsunami preparedness month, which includes a 12:00 p.m. siren test. He
stated that the Jefferson County Preparedness Day will be on June 27, 2026 at Finn River.
Chair Brotherton reminded everyone that the public can send their Public Health questions to:
ContactUs@KPTZ.org.
PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming Saturday,March 8,2026 as Women's Day:
Chair Brotherton presented the proclamation. After all three Commissioners read aloud the
proclamation, Chair Brotherton moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded
the proclamation which carried by a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette discussed
recent meetings she attended, and miscellaneous topics.
The meeting was recessed at 10:54 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
INTERVIEWS re: Community Center RFP Applicant—Interview#1: North Hood
Canal Chamber of Commerce (NHCCC)Executive Director Andrew Schwartz, President Dan Ventura,
and Board member Robert Cash were present for the interview. The NHCCC team provided a
presentation that covered how they plan to manage the Quilcene Community Center and the Brinnon
Community Center. The presentation framed community centers as being crucial economic
infrastructure for South County,which serves as public hubs where partners and residents already have
melas delivered, health services, education, and activities. Their proposal focused on upgrading the
operating system which would have predictable hours and backup coverage, clearer scheduling and
partner agreements, transparent minutes/finances/metrics, and a stronger maintenance feedback loop to
the County, while keeping existing programming largely intact.
During the interview questions,the team emphasized close partnership with WSU Extension, saying
disciplined scheduling and staffing systems would help integrate Extension programs across the centers.
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They described keeping the current calendars running,expanding open hours(potentially seven
days/week with paid staff plus volunteers), avoiding closures when staff are out, and using empowered
advisory boards to identify and fill gaps like financial literacy, workforce/trades exposure,technical
literacy, and small-business support. They proposed that advisory boards would have real influence
through training, bylaws, and transparent recommendations, but final fiduciary authority would remain
with the Chamber board and County oversight. They would like to maintain baseline human services,
while building agency and longer-term economic opportunity.
The meeting was recessed at 11:58 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
1:45 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation/Actual 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 concluded the
Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 1:45 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:
Commissioners' Briefing Session—Continued, and miscellaneous topics
INTERVIEWS re: Community Center RFP Applicant—Interview#2: Olympic
Community Action Program (OlyCAP)Director Holly Morgan and Quilcene Community Center
Manager Richard Fitzgerald were present for the interview and presented their slides to the Board.
The presentation outlined a request to continue managing the Tri-Area Community Center, Quilcene
Community Center and Brinnon Community Center, with a focus on"community, not controversy."
They framed the centers as crucial rural public assets that reduce isolation and provide access to support.
OlyCAP emphasized that they are a federally designated Community Action Agency serving Jefferson
County since 1966, with built-in oversight through regulated funding, state and federal monitoring, and
quarterly impact reporting shared with the County and community. Current uses of the community
center include: community meals, senior tax prep, wellness classes, clubs, civic meetings, and rentals.
They proposed reliable staffing during business hours with some weekend coverage, clearer partner
agreements, and a"no wrong door"approach so residents aren't told to drive elsewhere for help.
OlyCAP staff proposed expanding centers by adding on-site housing/case management, energy
assistance, weatherization, and benefits navigation,plus targeted program growth which would include
the following: an after-school drop-in program(3-6 p.m.) in South County,expanded congregate meals
into Brinnon and Quilcene using CDBG funding, senior enrichment, and stronger emergency readiness
via CERT-trained staff.
During the interview portion of the meeting, when asked, OlyCAP staff stated they could accommodate
WSU Extension using Community Center facilities. They also explained that expansion is driven by
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identified needs which include: behavioral health, housing, food insecurity,youth and seniors,plus
added capacity from braided funding and a plan to shift managers from part-time to full-time. They
stressed basic needs must be met before economic advancement.
The meeting was recessed at 2:54 p.m. and reconvened at 2:57 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
DISCUSSION re: Bid Award for Community Center Management: The
Commissioners deliberated on the two applicants for management of the Tri-Area, Quilcene and
Brinnon Community Centers. Commissioners expressed appreciation for both applicants and discussed
whether to split management by center, given each community's different characters and the Chamber's
interest in only two centers. The Board noted that the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce
NHCCC)and Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP)could complement each other, with
OlyCAP as a basic-needs/service hub with leverage of CDBG funds and existing partnerships, and
NHCCC driving economic-development programming.
OlyCAP clarified that it could not use CDBG-funded expansion into Brinnon/Quilcene without holding
the management contract there, raising concern about losing leveraged resources. With uncertainty about
County funding sustainability beyond the near term, the Commissioners favored a shorter contract to
stay agile, and asked staff about the timeline to negotiate for an April 1, 2026 start date.
After deliberations, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to authorize the County Administrator to negotiate
a contract of 2 or 3 years with OlyCAP for management of all three community centers: Tri-Area,
Quilcene, and Brinnon. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called
for public comments, and 12 comments were received.
After review of the comments received, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette stated that she would like to see
the NHCCC manage the Brinnon Community Center. The Board discussed their options further. After
review, Chair Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. Chair Brotherton and Commissioner Eisenhour
voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette voted against the motion. The motion
carried.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
Congressionally Directed Spending(CDS); review of projects to move forward
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS re: Letter of Support for Congressionally Directed
Spending(CDS); Hob Safe Homelands Roundabout Project: Chair Brotherton shared a draft letter of
support as requested by the Hoh Tribe, to send to our three Congressional delegates. He then moved to
approve signing the three letters in support of the Hoh Tribe for their Safe Homelands Roundabout
Project. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. Chair 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.
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the at 4:30 P.meeting P
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
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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting — March 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid)
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour
participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to order at the appointed time. Chair
Brotherton played a tune on a mandolin. Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette attended training in the
morning, and joined the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and no
comments were received.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Chair Brotherton seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 11-0309-26R re: Amending Resolution No. 83-1215-25R: In the matter of
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
2. RESOLUTION NO. 12-0309-26R re: In the matter of initiating a County road project
designated as Tarboo Creek Culverts Replacement Project
3. RESOLUTION NO. 13-0609-26R re: In the matter of authorizing the purchase of a 1999
International S2574 tandem axle truck for use at the Solid Waste Transfer Station
4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING re: Therapeutic Court; $275,000; Jefferson
County Superior Court; Jefferson County District Court
5. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT re: Preceptor service to advanced students of medicine
in need of practicum course work;No cost; Public Health; Frontier Nursing University, Inc
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT re: Pavement marking on Jefferson County Roads in calendar years
2026-2027; $201,775 for two years; Public Works; Specialized Pavement Marking LLC
7. AGREEMENT re: Legislative representation and lobbying services for 2026-2027; $18,300;
County Administrator's Office; Acorn Consulting
8. AGREEMENT re: Olympic Coast Remotely Operated Vehicle(ROV); $10,398; Public Health;
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
9. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Intellectual and Development Disabilities—Individual
supported employment services; Decrease of$44,000; Public Health; Cascade Community
Connections
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10. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Intellectual and Development Disabilities—Community
Inclusion services; Increase $241,107.90 for a total of$454,463.70; Public Health; Cascade
Community Connections
11. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Intellectual and Development Disabilities—Group
employment services; Increase $6,000 for a total of$77,803.90; Public Health; Cascade
Community Connections
12. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 12 re: Consolidated Contracts; Additional $40,140 for a total
of$6,179,078; Public Health; Washington State Department of Health
13. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated March 5, 2026 and totaling $2,412,633.13
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and the
two comments that were received were about the sound clarity of the meeting. After the sound issue was
addressed, the Commissioners continued with their meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Eisenhour provided a
legislative update and briefly reviewed recent meetings she attended.
WORKSHOP re: Space planning options for relocating the Auditor's Annex staff
upon termination of the Port of Port Townsend Lease: Central Services Director Shawn Frederick
and Capital Projects Supervisor Matt Court were present to review the options for relocation of the
Auditor's Office staff moving forward. They outlined the challenge of ending the Auditor's Annex lease
by May 31,2026,which was a result of a budget-driven goal that was intended to reduce General Fund
costs.
Director Frederick presented five options, including relocating the Human Resources Department,
Payroll and Accounts Payable, Finance, and elections processing. Each option carries tradeoffs in cost,
construction time, privacy, workflow disruption, and staffing impacts.
Staff present raised concerns about confidential workspaces, conference room needs, election processing
requirements, underused courthouse space, storage taking up valuable offices, and the broader lack of a
strategic countywide space policy. The Commissioners agreed to table the conversation for the
following week, when there is a more deliberate long-term plan.
BID OPENING re: Publication of County Legal Notices: Clerk of the Board Carolyn
Gallaway stated that every year the Commissioners must designate an Official County Newspaper by
their first Regular Meeting in April. She noted that a Call for Bids was published on January 12,2026,
and two bids were received. She opened and read the bids aloud:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Peninsula Daily News Total print circulation: 2,749, additional electronic subscriptions 2,900
The Leader Total print circulation: 5,708, additional electronic subscriptions 204
Clerk Gallaway noted that there are other various components included in the bids, and she will prepare
a comparison analysis for review at a later date.
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WORKSHOP re: Financial Planning Status: Finance Director Judy Shepherd outlined
a data-driven approach to preparing for the 2027 budget by analyzing recurring versus one-time
revenues and expenditures, confirming that recurring and volatile revenues are currently sufficient to
cover non-discretionary ongoing costs,though the County still faces a structural deficit that can only be
reduced by increasing revenues or cutting ongoing spending.
Director Shepherd described two main planning tools in development: a three-year living cash flow
analysis that will be updated with actuals throughout the year, and a budget deficit and reserve
management plan intended to guide deficit reduction,rebuild reserves, and establish clearer budget
practices. She presented a timeline for meetings with core financial staff, General Fund departments, and
other funds before returning to the Board with recommendations. Director Shepherd noted the need for
improving communication and earlier collaboration to avoid the rushed, difficult process experienced
the prior year.
A major related issue was cost allocation, with discussion focusing on making overhead costs more
transparent and equitable across departments and funds,rather than having the General Fund absorb
those costs unevenly. Commissioners and staff agreed this work should help leaders enter the next
budget cycle with better information and more time. Everyone acknowledged that rising unfunded state
mandates, will likely make the coming budget season another difficult one.
WORKSHOP re: Opportunity Zones 2.0: County Administrator Josh Peters and
Economic Development Council (EDC) Team Jefferson Director David Ballif were present for
discussion. Director Ballif briefed the commissioners on"Opportunity Zones 2.0,"the renewed federal
tax-incentive program that encourages investors to direct capital gains into distressed communities in
exchange for tax deferral,tax reduction, and potential elimination of taxes on new gains, with rural areas
like Jefferson County receiving especially favorable terms.
The presentation outlined that the updated program is more competitive than the 2017 version,with
Washington designating only about 98 qualifying census tracts statewide, and that Jefferson County
likely has three eligible tracts. Director Ballif recommended focusing on the Port Townsend tract and the
Brinnon/West End tract because they appear most competitive and investment-ready. He emphasized
that success will depend on quickly assembling strong nominations with identified investors, concrete
projects, housing and community-benefit components,permits, site readiness, and letters of support
from local governments and partners,potentially through a revived regional"Emerald Coast
Opportunity Zone"collaboration with Clallam County and tribal partners.
The Commissioners discussed possible qualifying projects such as housing, mixed-use development,
resort expansion,maritime and waterfront redevelopment,public-private partnerships, and wildfire-
resilience-related investments. Director Ballif closed with a public call for business plans,project ideas,
investor interest letters, and other documentation to help Jefferson County submit compelling
applications before the spring deadlines.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION-Continued: The Commissioners and
County Administrator continued discussing recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics, and
reviewed upcoming meetings.
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The meeting was recessed at 11:59 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
2:15 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), Central Services Director and Human Resources Director.
The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:16 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be
extending the Executive Session from 2:16 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive
Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:26 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 Dudley-Nollette commented on her Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP)
training
HEARING re: Amendments to the Jefferson County Code regarding Critical Areas
Ordinance(CAO): Department of Community Development(DCD) Director Jeremy Williammee,
Development Code Administrator(DCA) Greg Ballard, and Principal Planner Mo-Chi Lindblad were
present for the hearing.
DCA Ballard reviewed the proposed updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), and answered
questions posed by the Board. Staff explained that the ordinance appendices mostly make technical,
non-substantive updates, clarifying code references, and documenting best available science and
shoreline buffer cross-references. Staff addressed written testimony received from the Washington State
Department of Ecology, noting that the revised version being presented remains consistent with the
Planning Commission's recommendation because it did not change standards, process, or substance.
After the presentation, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and no
testimony was received. Hearing no testimony,he closed the public hearing.
After deliberations, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO.01-0309-26 re:
Repealing and replacing Chapter 18.22 of the Jefferson County Code, known as the Critical Areas
Ordinance, and amending Chapter 17.05 JCC (General Provisions for Port Ludlow Master Planned
Resort), Chapter 18.10 (Definitions), Chapter 18.30 (Development Standards), Chapter 18.40 JCC
Permit Application and Review Procedures/SEPA Implementation), and Chapter 18.42 JCC (Personal
Wireless Service Facilities). Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
CONTINUED WORKSHOP re: Space planning options for relocating the Auditor's
Annex staff upon termination of the Port of Port Townsend Lease: The Board recapped the earlier
discussion regarding the Auditor's Office Annex termination of lease with Commissioner Dudley-
Nollette, and continued their conversation. County Administrator Josh Peters and Central Services
Director Shawn Frederick were present to participate in discussion.
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UPDATE re: Office of the Fire Marshal: Department of Community Development
DCD) Director Jeremy Williamee and Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Tracer were present for discussion.
They presented an overview of the office's role, legal authority, staffing, and current operations. They
explained that the Fire Marshal function sits within Department of Community Development because it
connects closely with planning,building, and public safety, including land use,permitting, inspections,
fire investigations,prevention, burn restrictions, and coordination with fire districts and other agencies.
Some of DCD's duties are required under state law and the International Fire Code,while other
elements, such as the County's burn ban framework, were developed locally to address Jefferson
County's specific conditions. They also described current staffing as limited, with the Deputy Fire
Marshal working at 0.8 FTE, with partial support from a clerk hire building and fire inspector.
Staff reviewed 2025 activity which included: fire investigations, code compliance cases, and the
continued rollout of the commercial inspection and short term rental inspection programs. The County
has completed only a small portion of needed commercial inspections so far, with plans to shift toward a
more proactive, risk based approach that prioritizes high occupancy and higher hazard properties, while
also improving cost recovery where possible through inspection fees. There is similar challenges with
Short Term Rental (STR)compliance, with only a fraction of operating rentals are currently permitted.
EJFR Chief Bret Black joined the meeting and emphasized that inspections and plan review affect the
County's WSRB rating and insurance costs, and he urged stronger integration of fire districts into
prioritization decisions, which staff and the Board concurred.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
Bayside Housing& Services request;potential BOCC Special Meeting to address this
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of Support re: Washington State Ferries Mosquito Fleet
Support: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette reviewed an email outlining the request. After
discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to sign on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners to the Ferry Caucus comment to the Transportation Committee on Second
Substitute HB 1923, as presented. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair
Brotherton called for public comment on the motion, and one comment was received. He called
for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:34 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
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Jefferson County
Board of County Commissioners
Consent Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator „
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From: Eric Kuzma, Public Works Directo
Date: March 16, 2026
Subject: Advisory Board Appointment(1) re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee
SWAC); Citizen-at-Large Representative
Statement of Issue:
Advisory Board Appointment
Advisory Board appointment(1) re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC);
Citizen-at-Large Representative
Analysis:
Public Works has received a request from Mr. Phil Sonne for reappointment to SWAC after the
expiration of his first term on April 1, 2026.
Recommendation:
Approve Mr. Sonne's reappointment to the SWAC and update the SWAC membership list
accordingly.
Department Contact:
Al Cairns, Solid Waste Manager, Extension 213
Reviewed By:
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Jo eters, County Administrator Date
Jefferson County
Board of County Commissioners
Consent Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
From: Eric Kuzma, Public Works Director thy
Date: March 16, 2026
Subject: Advisory Board Appointment(1) re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee
SWAC); Port of Port Townsend Representative
Statement of Issue:
Advisory Board Appointment
Advisory Board appointment(1)re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC);
Port of Port Townsend (Port) Representative
Analysis:
Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Pete Hanke's two (2) year term on SWAC expired
February 5, 2026. Ms. Kimberlie Webber has served as the Port's alternate representative since
April 21, 2025.
Public Works has received a request from the Port of Port Townsend for the appointment of Ms.
Webber as the Port's representative to SWAC in place of Commissioner Hanke. This would
effectively vacate the Port Alternate position and begin a new two (2) year term for Ms. Webber.
Recommendation:
Approve the Port of Port Townsend's request for appointment of Ms. Webber to the SWAC and
update the SWAC membership list accordingly.
Department Contact:
Al Cairns, Solid Waste Manager, Extension 213
Reviewed By:
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Jos eters, County Administrator Date
Consent Agenda
Commissioners Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM:Wendy Housekeeper, Executive Assistant
DATE: March 16, 2026
SUBJECT: ADVISORY COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS (2)re:
Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee; Betsy Carlson,
Environmental/Conservation Representative; Troy McKelvey, Recreation
Representative
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee(MRC)advertised two terms that were expiring in March
2026. The two individuals serving in those positions would like to be reappointed to this committee:
1. Reappointment for Betsy Carlson, Environmental/Conservation Representative
2. Reappointment for Troy McKelvey, Recreation Representative
ANALYSIS:
The two (2) Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee members, listed above, have submitted their
requests for reappointment to this committee. Their desire to service is greatly appreciated and was approved
by the MRC.
RECOMMENDATION
Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee recommends that the Board approve the following:
1. Betsy Carlson, Environmental/Conservation Representative—Four(4) Year Term expiring
March 16, 2030
2. Troy McKelvey, Recreation Representative—Four(4) Year Term expiring March 16, 2030
REVIEWED BY:
Jo D. Peters, County Administrator Date
Consent Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
To: Board of County Commissioners
Josh D. Peters, County Administrator
From: Jeremy Williammee, Community Development Director
Joel Peterson, Associate Planner
Date: March 16, 2026
Subject: ADVISORY COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS (2) re: Planning
Commission; Christine Llewellyn, District 3; Michael Shultz, District 2
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Two Planning Commission (PC) terms are expiring in March 2026: Christine Llewellyn, District 3,
who was reappointed in 2022 for a four-year term; and Mike Shultz, District 2, was appointed to a
partial term for the seat vacated by Michael Nilssen in 2024.
The two PC vacancies were advertised in February 25, 2026, and March 4, 2026, editions of the
Leader, our paper of record. No responses of interest were received.
Both Planning Commissioners have expressed interest in serving another four-year term and are
eligible for reappointment. Emails stating their intent are attached. The Department of Community
Development (DCD) recommends that these PC members be reappointed for a new 4-year term.
ANALYSIS
The PC by-laws specify that PC seats are held for a term of four years. When a vacated seat is filled,
the new appointee serves out the remainder of the term and is then eligible for reappointment.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact on the County's General Fund for re-appointing a member to serve
on the Planning Commission (PC). The 2026 DCD and PC budgets are based on nine (9) PC
members, with these two appointees serving as part of that group.
RECOMMENDATION:
DCD recommends that the Board reappoint Planning Commission member Christine Llewellyn,
District 3; and Mike Shultz, District 2, to the Planning Commission for 4-year terms, which would run
from March 17, 2026, through March 16, 2030.
REVIEWED BAY' :
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Jos D. Peters, County Administrator Date
Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Consent Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
From: Eric Kuzma, Public Works Director
Agenda Date: March 16, 2025
Subject: Letters of Appreciation for Solid Waste Facilities Task Force Members
Statement of Issue: On February 28, 2022,the Board of County Commissioners(BoCC)appointed 20
members to the Solid Waste Facilities Task Force(Task Force)to assist Public Works staff and a
consultant in a planning process for meeting current and future solid waste disposal needs in East
Jefferson County. The composition of the Task Force included a broad range of subject matter expertise
and citizen representation from all three voting districts. From a Team Charter developed at the first
meeting,the Team Mission was:
To develop and present a recommendation for the BoCC for improvements to the Jefferson County Solid
Waste Facility that is fiscally sustainable, reflects current data and analysis, responds to stakeholder and
community input and prepares the Jefferson County solid waste system for the next 40 years of service.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's& Con's: The Task Force was invaluable in assisting staff through
analysis of the potential for the current transfer station location to meet long-term solid waste
management needs and four iterations of site selection when it was determined that a new transfer station
was needed at a different location. The Task Force convened seven total public meetings and provided
staff with insight and analysis in between meetings.
On January 26,2026,the culmination of this joint effort was presented at BoCC meeting and on February
9, 2026,the BoCC again considered the staff and Task Force recommended site for a replacement transfer
station. With the BoCC's direction to staff to continue planning efforts at the recommended site,the
work of the Solid Waste Facilities Task Force is complete.
A letter of appreciation for the Task Force members' service is attached for the BoCC's consideration.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: Fiscal impact is limited to staff labor.
Recommendation: BoCC Chair signing the attached letters of appreciation and return to Public Works
for distribution.
Department Contact:
Al Cairns, Solid Waste Manager x213
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JgslyJeters,County Administrator Date
Department of Public Works
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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Consent Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
From: Eric Kuzma, Public Works Director`'
Agenda Date: March 16, 2026
Subject: Digital Submittal Certification - County Road Administration Board
CRAB) Reports for 2025
Statement of Issue:
The County Road Administration Board (CRAB) requires the periodic submittal of forms and
documents related to Jefferson County's management of its road system and road fund. The
County must submit the following in digital format: (1) Traffic Law Enforcement Expenditure
Certification, (2) Fish Passage Barrier Removal Certification, (3) Annual Certification, (4)
Annual Construction Report, (5) County Arterial Preservation Report, and (6) Maintenance
Management Certification. The first three of these items (attached) will require that the
Chair of the Board of County Commissioners certify via digital signature on a "Digital
Submittal Certification" emailed directly from CRAB.
Analysis / Strategic Goals / Pros Et Cons:
CRAB establishes Standards of Good Practice (WAC 136) for the administration of the County
road program and road fund. CRAB monitors compliance with these standards via the County's
annual submittal of data and certifications. The County Engineer and Board of Commissioners
must certify that the required standards are being met.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
Public Works has prepared the required documents with assistance from the Auditor's and
Sheriff's offices. The annual issuance of a CRAB "Certificate of Good Practice" is required in
order for Jefferson County to receive its annual Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (MVFT) allocation. The
2026 Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax allocation is estimated to be $1.4 million in (June 2025, WSDOT
Revenue Forecast).
Recommendation:
Authorize the Chair to digitally approve the "Digital Submittal Certification" that will be
emailed by CRAB. Upon signature, the Certification will automatically be returned to the
County Engineer for final submittal to CRAB.
Department Contact:
Monte Reinders, 360-385-9242
Reviewed By:
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Jo Peters, County Administrator Date
Certification of Diversion and Road Fund Expenditures
for Traffic Law Enforcement
WAC 136-150-022
Jefferson
2025
Total Road Levy
Budgeted Road Levy revenue(as listed on the Road Levy Certification-WAC 136-150-021): 5,140,434.12
Actual Road Levy revenue produced: 5,149,938.28
Road Levy Diversion
Budgeted Road Levy Diversion(as listed on the Road Levy Certification-WAC 136-150-021): 520,000.00
Actual amount of Diverted Road Levy: 520,000.00
Was Diverted Road Levy deposited in a specific and identifiable account(RCW 36.82.040): Yes
Please check the box if you are a county under 8000 population,and the diversion was NOT used or intended for TLE.
Traffic Law Enforcement Paid by Road Fund Expenditures
Budgeted cost reimbursements and/or operating transfers from the Road Fund: 0.00
Actual total amount of cost reimbursements and/or operating transfers from the Road Fund: 0.00
Total Road Portion Traffic Law Enforcement Expenditures:520,000.00
Total Traffic Law Enforcement Expense(ALL COUNTY FUNDS): 2,310,330.00
RCW 36.79.140 provides that only those counties that during the preceding twelve months have spent all revenues collected for road
purposes only for such purposes, including traffic law enforcement,as are allowed by Article II, Section 40 of the Washington State
Constitution,are eligible to receive funds from the Rural Arterial Trust Account.
This form must be reviewed and certified(on the "April Engineer Certification")by:
County Sheriff
County Auditor OR Charter designated Chief Financial Officer
Chair,Board of County Council/Commissioners OR County Executive
Fish Passage Certification
WAC 136-150-023
Jefferson
2025
Fish Passage Barrier Removal Projects
Project Name Total Project Cost Cost Outside of ROW
of Total Cost
25/o Allowed by WAC)
Total Expenditures for Fish Passage Barrier Removal Outside County Rights-of-Way
Total Annual Road Construction Budget:
x 0.005
1/2%of Total Annual Road(Limit of"Outside of Right-of-Way"expense) 0.00
Total Expenditure for Fish Passage Barrier Removal Outside County Right-of-Way 0.00
RCW 36. 79.140 provides that only those counties that during the preceding twelve months have spent all revenues collected for road
purposes only for such purposes,including removal of barriers to fish passage and accompanying streambed and stream bank repair
as specified and limited by RCW 36.82.070,as are allowed by Article II,Section 40 of the Washington State Constitution,are
eligible to receive funds from the Rural Arterial Trust Account.
Annual Certification
Jefferson County
2025
General
I During the reporting year the County Engineer performed the duties and had the responsibilities specified in RCW 36.80.030 Yes
Explanation:
2 At any time during the reporting year was there a vacancy/change in the position of County Engineer?If so,were the No
procedures in WAC 136-12 followed?
Explanation:
3 The processing of County Road Accident Reports during the reporting year complied with WAC 136-28 Yes
Explanation:
4 Priority Programming techniques were applied to the ranking of all potential projects on the arterial road system in the Yes
reporting year per WAC 136-14-020.
Explanation:
5 Projects to which expenditures were charged were all on the originally adopted Annual Construction Program of the reporting Yes
year and expenditures for maintenance and road equipment purchases and planned major repairs were consist ant with
originally adopted Annual Road Program or as amended per WAC 136-16-042
Explanation:
6 Attached Amendments
7 The county's construction by county forces limit for the reporting year computed by CRAB in accordance with RCW 1,262,437.50
36. 77.065
8 The actual expenditure for construction by county forces as reported in the reporting year Annual Construction Report 163,046.16
9 Date of which a written Bridge and Inspection Report for the reporting year was furnished to the Legislative Authority as 2025-09-22
required by WAC 136-20-060
10 Uploaded Engineer's Stamped Cover/Title Page for the Bridge and Inspection Report Pages from 10_2025 Bridge Condition Report,p if
Policies and Documents
Policy WAC
Date of Current Uploaded
Version Resolution
Re:Organization WAC 136-50-050(1) No 2026-05-24
Re:Complaint Handling WAC 136-50-050(2) No 2003-07-28
Re:Work for Others WAC 136-50-050(3) No 2018-04-23
Re:County Road Standards WAC 136-50-050(4) No 2022-11-21
Survey Monument Preservation WAC 136-50-050(5) No 2022-06-06
Priority Programming WAC 136-14-030 No 2025-05- 23
ER&R Policy WAC 136-600-070 Yes ERR_Fund_Mgmt_Policy_FINAL_10-03-25.pdf
ER&R Policy(Adopted
WAC 136-600-070 N/A N/A 82-1223-24R.pdfRecords)
ER&R Policy(Adopting WAC 136-600-070 N/A N/A 82-1223-24R.pdfResolution)
Document WAC Due Date Date Of Adoption Date Sent to CRAB
Six-Year Program 136-15-050 2024-12-31 2024-11-12 2025-01-02
Annual Construction Program&Report 136-16-040&136-300-090 2024-12-31 2024-12-16 2024-03-01
CAPP Program 136-300-060&136-300-090 2024-12-31 2024-12- 31 2024-03-01
Road Fund Budget Summary 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-02
Maintenance Management Work Plan&Budget 136-11-040 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-02
Road Levy Certification 136-150-021 2025-03-01 2025- 03-10 2025-03-03
Certification of Diversion and Road Fund Exp.For Traffic Law Enforcement 136-150-022 2025-04-01 2025-04-07 2025-04-01
Engineer's Certification of Fish Barrier Removal Costs 136-150-023 2025-04-01 2025-04-07 2025-03-31
Certification of Road Fund Exp.for Marine Navigation and Moorage 136-150-025 2025-04-01
Annual Construction Report 136-16-050 2025-04-01 2025-04-07 2025-04- 08
CAPP Report 136-300-090 2025-04-01 2025-04-07
Maintenance Management Certification 136-11-050 2025-04-01 2025-04-07 2025-03-31
County Road Actual Rev&Exp Summary 2025-04-01 2025-04- 07 2025-04-01
Annual Certification 136-04-030 2025-04-01 2025-04- 07 2025-04-01
Road Log Update 136-60-030 2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-01
PMS Certification for CAPA Eligibility 136-07-070 2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-06
ER&R Submittals:Adopted Rates 136-600- 070 2025-12-31 2025-10-06 03/05/2026 10:41 AM
ER&R Submittals:Adopting Resolution 136-600- 070 2025-12-31 2025-10-06 03/05/2026 10: 41 AM
DI!N G'
Payroll Expense Report
3/5/2026
PAYROLL DATE
260305
PAYROLL WARRANT#
Payroll Checks: $0.00
Check#'s: N/A
Payroll Direct Deposit: $0.00
Advice#'s: N/A
Benefits Paid: $180,647.84
AP Warrant#'s: Elect. Pymnt
Total: $180, 647.84
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated March 5,2026 Totaling$180,647.84(Records of all
claims submitted for payment along with A/P Warrants approved by the Payroll Services Manager are retained in the Jefferson County
Auditor's Office.)
BoCC Chair
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Commissioner District 1
DATE: March 16, 2026
RE: CONSENT/LETTER OF SUPPORT: Jefferson County Fairgrounds Pump Track Project
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Jefferson County Fairgrounds Association (JCFA) is working with a volunteer community
project team to design, fund and construct a public Pump Track project to be located at the
Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. The Fairgrounds property is owned by
Jefferson County and operated by the County Fair Association (dba Jefferson County
Fairgrounds Association) through a current Operating Agreement.
The JCFA Pump Track project team is in the process of applying for additional funds to help
move the project to completion. They have requested a letter of support from the Jefferson
County Board of County Commissioners to include with multiple upcoming grant applications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION: Sign the letter of support and send an electronic copy and the original to
Joe Johnson (volunteer Pump Track project team member), with a copy to Karly Mishko
Executive Director, JC Fairgrounds Association) for use in various funding application packages.
REVIEWED BY:
3/10/9-k
Jo Peters, County Administrator Date
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PO Box 1220
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March 16,2026
Jefferson County Fairgrounds Association
4907 Landes St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Letter of Support—Jefferson County Fairgrounds Pump Track Project
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to offer our support for the Jefferson
County Fairgrounds Association's efforts to develop a pump track at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds
in Port Townsend, Washington.
This project represents a meaningful investment in youth recreation,outdoor activity, and community
connection. A pump track at the fairgrounds would create a welcoming space for riders of all ages and
skill levels while complementing the fairgrounds' role as a year-round community gathering place. The
project also has the potential to draw visitors to the region, supporting local tourism and businesses
while providing healthy recreation opportunities for residents.
Jefferson County recognizes the Fairgrounds Association's commitment to developing projects that
enhance the fairgrounds and benefit the broader community. We appreciate the collaboration and
community support that has gone into advancing this proposal and look forward to seeing the positive
impact it will bring to Jefferson County.
We are proud to support the Fairgrounds Association's efforts to bring this project to fruition.
Sincerely,
Heather Dudley-Nollette,Dist. 1 Heidi Eisenhour, Dist.2 Greg Brotherton,Dist.3.Chair
Phone(360)385-9100 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us
Regular Agenda
Commissioners Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Carolyn Gallaway, Clerk of the Board
DATE: March 16, 2026
SUBJECT:DISCUSSION and POTENTIAL ACTION: BID AWARD re: Official County
Newspaper—Publication of County Legal Notices
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
RCW 36.72.075 requires that the County call for bids for the Official County Newspaper each year and
approve a contract at the first meeting in April.
ANALYSIS:
A call for bids was published on January 12, 2026 which resulted in the submission of two bids. One was
received from the Peninsula Daily News and the other from the Port Townsend—Jefferson County Leader.
The two bids were opened and read aloud during the Board of County Commissioners' Regular meeting on
Monday, March 9, 2026. Attached is a memo detailing the two bids for consideration by the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
Make a determination to award the bid for the Official County newspaper to either the Peninsula Daily News
or the Port Townsend—Jefferson County Leader so that a contract can be drafted for approval on or before
the first meeting in April, as required by RCW 36.72.075.
REVIEWED BY:
1U13-6.
Jo D. Peters, County Administrator Date
MINlj, Josh D. Peters
Ls _ s cod 1820 Jefferson Street
O PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
O Heather Dudley-Nollette,District 1 Heidi Eisenhour,District 2 Greg Brotherton,District 3SHING'S
To:Board of County Commissioners
From: Josh D. Peters,County Administrator
Carolyn Gallaway, Clerk of the Board
Date: March 16,2026
Re:Bid Award -Official County Newspaper
On March 9, 2026 Clerk Gallaway read aloud two bids. Below is a comparison table of the two bids:
2026 BID ITEMS The Leader Peninsula Daily News
Font Helvetica Helvetica
Font Size 8.5 pt. 7.2 pt.
Cost per Column Inch 12.90 8.75
Column Width in Inches 1.58 1.07
of Columns per page 6 9
Published times/week 1 6
Wednesday Monday(online),
Tuesday-Saturday
online and in print)
Number of days legal notices must be submitted 2 business days 2 business days
prior to publication date
Legal notices must be received by which method: Email Email, UPS
Time of day legal notices must be received 12:00 p.m. Mondays, 12:00 p.m.
and 12:00 p.m.
Friday if Monday is a
Federal Holiday
Other items included in Bid Price:
County logo Yes Yes
Location map w/specific notices Yes Yes
2 free subscriptions Yes Yes
Online subscription code Yes-2 Yes-2
All departments and offices are eligible to Yes Yes
submit Press Releases to the newspaper at
any time
Optional Items:Employment ads placed Jefferson County may
General advertisements,or employment for County offices submit any number of
advertisements in a section of the published at a reduced press releases to be
newspaper other than the legal notice rate,$14,50 per column considered for
section.These advertisements will be inch,($7.00 discount) publication.Any non-
coordinated through the County and will include logos legal advertisement will
Commissioners Office. and/or QR codes be charged at$9.00 per
complimentary during column inch. Legal
contract term. notices appear on
peninsuladailynews.com
website,wnpa.com at no
additional charge
Phone (360) 385-9100 jdpeters@co.jefferson.wa.us
TOTAL PRINTED CIRCULATION The Leader Peninsula Daily News
Copies per Geographical Area: Deliveries/Newsstand Deliveries/Newsstand
98368-Port Townsend 2,589/1,314 456/85
98325-Chimacum 111 /170 31 /5
98339-Port Hadlock 201 /262 55/ 20
98365-Port Ludlow 339/85 74/15
98376-Quilcene 92/101 28/0
98382-Gardiner 39/195 1,614/167*
98320-Brinnon 36/29 13/0
98358-Nordland 119/25 26/0
98331 -Forks(West End) 1 /0 120/40
Subtotal 3,527/2,181* 2,417/332**
Totals: 5,708* 2,749**
of the total County population reached through 16.8% 8.1%
deliveries and newsstand
Note from Leader: Note received:Our new subscription software does not include"on Hold"accounts
in Active subsections numbers.Accounts with Snow bird/Vacation holds
are not reflected in the numbers provided on our bid.
Note from PDN:Gardiner has 1,614 deliveries, but they are unable to breakout further.
In 2023,they noted this was due to the Sequim zip code in that area.
ELECTRONIC CIRCULATION&READERSHIP The Leader Peninsula Daily News
Number of paid electronic subscriptions(not
included with paid print subscriptions above): 204 2,900
Newspaper's Website:
Are legal notices posted on your website? Yes Yes
If so,can they be viewed for free? Yes Yes
Newspaper's Website-Monthly Average:
Number of hits 101,570 610,333
Number of unique visitors 90,940 147,972
Legal Notices in particular-Monthly Average:
Number of hits 672 402
Number of unique visitors 601 134
Social Media:No Yes
Are legal notices posted on social media?If Facebook:
so, please describe what social media,and 31,383 followers(1,600
any metrics on number of visits: new followers in 2025),
7.9M views,85,6K
content interaction
Instagram:
4,057 followers
230K views
3.1 content interactions
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In making a decision for bid award, the Board should consider the following:
RCW 36.72.075 requires the contract to be awarded to the best and lowest responsible
bidder, giving consideration to the question of circulation in awarding the contract, with
a view to giving publication of notices to the widest publicity.
RCW 36.72.075 requires that at its first April meeting, the County legislative authority
shall let a contract to a legal newspaper qualified under this section, to serve as the
Official County Newspaper for a term of one year beginning on the first day of July.
The print circulation of the Leader in Jefferson County is a little over double than the
circulation of the Peninsula Daily News.
In regards to print circulation, the Leader reaches approximately 16.8%of County
population and the Peninsula Daily News reaches 8.1% of the County population (2025
Population estimate is 34,000). Due to notes received from the Leader and the PDN
about circulation,these numbers may not be accurate.
The Peninsula Daily News has greater electronic circulation and readership than the
Leader, although it is unknown what percentage of the metrics can be attributed to
Jefferson County.
During the March 16, 2026 Board of County Commissioner meeting, the Board will discuss the
two options for Official County newspaper. Once consensus is reached, the Board should
direct staff to prepare a Bid Award to either the Leader or the Peninsula Daily news, for
adoption on the Consent Agenda on or before April 6, 2026.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight,Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: March 16,2026
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming March 15-21, 2026 as National Drug and
Alcohol Facts Week
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week(NDAFW) is to help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction
in your community. NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the
science of drug use and addiction among youth. NDAFW provides an opportunity to bring together scientists,
students, educators,healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address
youth drug and alcohol use in communities and nationwide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming March 15-21, 2026 as National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week.
REVIEWED BY:
ee,6j
Jos . Peters, County Administrator Date 79-
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK
WHEREAS,National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is sponsored by the National Institute
on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) at
the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and
WHEREAS,National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is a celebration of the inquisitive
minds of teenagers and encourages them to ask questions about drugs, drug abuse, alcohol, and
alcoholism, and get scientifically based answers, without judgment or biased comment; and
WHEREAS,the National Institute on Drug Abuse stimulates most of the world's research
on drug abuse and addiction and can offer science as a key element of the national and community
conversation about drugs; and
WHEREAS,to celebrate the efforts of national and community organizations working with
teens to encourage this science-based conversation about drugs, drug abuse, alcohol, and
alcoholism; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
on behalf of our youth of Jefferson County, do hereby proclaim March 15-21, 2026, as National Drug
and Alcohol Facts Week
NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK
in Jefferson County, Washington this week and year-round, we urge all citizens to get the facts
about what alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can do to our bodies and lives, and to start the
conversation about how to prevent use and over use with youth and adults alike.
PROCLAIMED this 16th day of March, 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Greg Brotherton, Chair
ATTEST: Heidi Eisenhour, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC,
Clerk of the Board Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO:Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight,Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: March 16,2026
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the Week of March 15, 2026 as
Sunshine Week
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Board will consider approval of the proclamation proclaiming the week of March 15, 2026 as Sunshine
Week. The Board commits to continuing to enhance the public's access to government records and
information provided electronically and online,and to ensure that all meetings of deliberative bodies under its
jurisdiction, and their committees,are fully noticed and open to the public; and we encourage all people to
join in observing the importance of transparency and openness in a free society.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming the Week of March 15, 2026 as Sunshine Week.
REVIEWED BY:
Jos i. Peters, County Administrator Date
PROCLAMATION
SUNSHINE WEEK
WHEREAS, James Madison, the father of our federal Constitution, wrote that"consent of the
governed" requires that the people be able to "arm themselves with the power which knowledge
gives"; and
WHEREAS, an open and accessible government is vital to establishing and maintaining the
people's trust and confidence in their government and in the government's ability to effectively serve
the people; and
WHEREAS, the protection of every person's right of access to public records and government
meetings is a high priority of Jefferson County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) is committed to openness
and transparency in all aspects of county government and seeks to set a high standard in this regard;
and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County intends to hold all open public meetings in a hybrid format
whenever practical to allow for greater accessibility for the public, and will allow for in-person
attendance as physical space and health and safety protocols allow.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners joins members of the news media and many jurisdictions throughout Washington
State and our nation in proclaiming the week of March 15, 2026, which includes the anniversary of
the birth of James Madison, a founder of our federal constitution, as
SUNSHINE WEEK
and during this Sunshine Week and throughout the year, the BoCC commits to continuing to enhance
the public's access to government records and information, to increase information provided
electronically and online, and to ensuring that all meetings of deliberative bodies under its
jurisdiction, and their committees, are fully noticed and open to the public. We encourage all people
to join us in observing the importance of transparency and openness in a free society.
PROCLAIMED this 16th day of March, 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Greg Brotherton, Chair
ATTEST:
Heidi Eisenhour, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC,
Clerk of the Board Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Heather Dudley-Nollette, County Commissioner
Jill Silver, Director, 10,000 Years Institute
DATE: March 16, 2026
RE: UPDATE: 10,000 Years Institute's Pulling Together In Restoration (PTIR) Program
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
10,000 Years Institute's director wishes to provide an update on the Pulling Together in Restoration program
PTIR), the continuing coastal watershed invasive plant prevention and watershed restoration program.
Currently in the sixth biennium under grant funding through the WA State Recreation Office (RCO)from the WA
Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (WCRRI),the PTIR program supports 25 local staff including
restoration technicians, crew leads, project coordinator, data manager, GIS specialist, and office administrator.
10KYI conducts restoration operations from the office in Forks to cover non-native and invasive plant prevention
and control in west Jefferson County watersheds including Goodman Creek, and the Hoh, Queets, and Quinault
rivers and along coastal beaches. This work supports forestry, fisheries, recreation and restoration projects
across the landscape, and teaches stewardship practices and jobs skills to local youth.
A proposal to continue the intensive work and jobs in the 7th biennial phase (2027 to 2029) is in process of
review through June.The 2027 proposal includes development of a coastal conservation crew who will be
trained and deployed to transform waste biomass from invasive flammable Scotch broom into beneficial
biochar.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this update.
RECOMMENDATION:
Listen to the presentation, ask questions and provide comments, as appropriate.
REVIEWED BY:
Jo h eters, County Administrator Date
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Pulling Together in Restoration
West Jefferson County’s Local Conservation Job Corps
WCRRI Grant #s 24-1602 and 25-1386
Update to the Jefferson County Commissioners
March 16, 2026
Jill Silver, 10,000Years Institute
Your Logo or Name Here210,000 Years Institute
Invasive Plant Focus for Future-Proofing Watersheds
Scotch broom – Climate, carbon, forest health, wildfire impacts
Reed canarygrass – Cold water and fish habitat protection
Spotted jewelweed – All above & responding to new invasions
Everlasting peavine – All above & prevention in Jefferson County
Building Workforce
15 to 25 Local FTEs working under PTIR
Climate Conservation Corps (Requesting $30M/Biennium)
Washington Conservation Corps
Natural Climate Solutions
Scotch Broom and Upland Thinning Biomass to Biochar
Floodplain Thinning & Interplanting
Education and Outreach
Tours, workshops, presentations, curricula, trainings, and protocols
Peninsula and Grays Harbor Colleges, WWU, TESC, UW
Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor Conservation Districts
WSU Streamkeepers, Riparian Working Groups, RFEGs - NOSC
Lead Entities and MRCs - Restoration Project Integration
Olympic National Forest, OFC Collaborative, WA DNR
Quileute and Quinault Elementary and High Schools
10KYI 2024-26 Invasives Program Highlights
Your Logo or Name Here310,000 Years Institute
WRIA Partners Species
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ONP, ONF, DNR, Clallam
County NWB & CD, Jefferson
County CD. City of Forks,
Quileute Tribe, Hoh Indian
Tribe, TNC, Trout
Unlimited,EFMI, private
residential and forestland
owners
Scotch Broom, Knotweed,
Reed Canarygrass, Herb
Robert, Jewelweed, Tansy
Ragwort,English Laurel,
Holly,Yellow-Flag Iris,
Canada Thistle, Bull Thistle
Blackberry, Everlasting
Peavine, St. John's Wort,
Queen Anne's Lace
21
ONP, ONF, DNR, WA State
Parks, Grays Harbor
County NWB, GHC
CD, Jefferson County Roads,
Quinault Indian Nation, City
of Ocean Shores, TNC, Trout
Unlimited, private residential
and forestland owners
Scotch Broom, Reed
Canarygrass, Knotweed,
Tansy Ragwort,
English Laurel,English Holly,
Yellow-Flag Iris,Herb Robert,
Canada Thistle, Bull Thistle,
Blackberry
22
WA State Parks, GHC NWB,
GHC Conservation District,
ONF,TNC,Quinault Nation
Scotch Broom, Knotweed,
Reed Canarygrass, Gorse,
Jewelweed, Herb Robert
10,000 YEARS INSTITUTE
Your Logo or Name Here 5
Workforce Development and Training
10,000 Years Institute
Coastal/Carbon/Climate Conservation Corps
Permanent place-based conservation corps
26
Matching local skilled experience with local youth-in-training in work that supports coastal economies.
10,000 Years Institute
affecting bar, floodplain and forest
succession and diversity, ecosystem
services and functions.
These disturbances facilitate
invasive exotic species…
from gravel mines to roads, to
harvest units and river bars...
Disturbance: Glacial retreat, atmospheric river
events, channel migration, bank erosion,
sediment flux...
10,000 YEARS INSTITUTE
Goal: Natural Climate Solutions implemented by Community Conservation Corps
NCS 1: Invasives Prevention to maintain regenerative forest succession
and “The Large Wood Cycle” along rivers
NCS 2: Forest thinning to promote resilience
NCS 3:Scotch broom prevention and control
NCS 4: Biochar pyrolysis and production
NCS 5: Soil remediation with biochar
Funding: 10% of every restoration and construction project to the CCC
10KYI’s Goals and Projects: Building Natural Climate Solutions
Needed to Support Investments in Forest Health and Workforce Development
Research – Carbon Stocks, Seedbank, Red Alder, Nutrients, Water, Mycorrhizae...
Remote Sensing - Aerial photography in bloom and more...10,000 Years Institute
Carbon,
Methane,
PM
Emissions
CO2
Natural Climate Solutions
Your Logo or Name Here
Impacts to Forestry, Fires, and Climate
2021 – H-1500 Road – A rare fire in the wet Hoh watershed.
Oil-rich Scotch broom likely increased wildfire intensity &
severity.
Most fires scarify Scotch broom seeds,promoting germination.
CNLM, 2020)
Hidden under second-growth timber and forest, googols of
Scotch broom seeds produce a crop of invasive shrubs that
replace the services of a healthy forest including timber,
carbon storage, shade, soil water, large wood, and food web
resources, and produce another googol (10100) of seeds.
10,000 Years Institute
Hoh River confluence with the South Fork Hoh River...
10,000 YEARS INSTITUTE
10,000 YEARS INSTITUTE
Downstream of the South Fork confluence, Scotch broom seeds flow downslope from hillslope
harvest units and roads into the mainstem river gravel bars and the alder floodplains.
Upper Hoh Road Dolosse Project...
Scotch broom transported in river flows and gravel, and introduced in road construction, is
repeatedly treated on the bank and bars.
10,000 YEARS INSTITUTE
Cut-stump treating the one blooming Scotch broom in the dolos, in time to stop seeds.
10,000 YEARS INSTITUTE
10KYI & Public Investment in Forest Health & Scotch Broom Treatments
10,000 Years Institute
Year Species Crew Hours at Site Acres Surveyed Infested Acres Treated Condensed Acres
2021 CYSC 7,266.52 1,578.03 925.21 47.91
2022 CYSC 9,619.73 986.18 489.70 132.89
2023 CYSC 8,348.01 2,177.15 515.38 158.31
2024 CYSC 6,674.98 2,407.00 536.18 55.40
2025 CYSC 5,583.45 2,762.53 437.68 34.28
Total 37,492.69 9,910.88 2,904.16 428.79
10KYI & Public Investment in Forest Health & Scotch Broom Treatments
10,000 Years Institute
Year Species Crew Hours at Site Average @ $35/hour
2021 CYSC 4,663.00 $ 163,205.00
2022 CYSC 5,392.00 $ 188,720.00
2023 CYSC 4,260.00 $ 149,100.00
2024 CYSC 4,230.00 $ 148,050.00
2025 CYSC 2,146.00 $ 75,110.00
Total 20,691.00 $ 724,185.00
PTIR #24-1602 Budget
10,000 Years Institute
Category Grant Request Match Total
Coordination/Supervision $180,500 $ 24,000 $204,500
Crew Fieldwork $830,000 $124,800 $954,800
GIS Services $126,000 $ 3,600 $ 129,600
Remote Sensing $ 32,000 -$ 32,000
Equipment/Supplies $109,600 $ 2,000 $ 111,600
Licensing $ 2,400 -$ 2,400
Permits $ 800 -$ 800
Education/Outreach $ 6,400 -$ 6,400
AA&E $ 52,000 $ 27,000 $ 79,000
Indirect $133,970 -$133,970
Total $1,473,670 $181,400 $1,655,070
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Working across the OP on Scotch Broom in 2025
Tribes, ONP, ONF, WA DNR & State Parks,Counties,Cities, TNC, EFMI
River/Road Miles 30/45
Acres 2763
Total Treated 438
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Knotweed: Bogachiel, Hoh, Queets & Upper Quinault
Jefferson County, Quileute Tribe, Hoh Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation, ONF, ONP, TNC
River Miles 47
Acres 4000
Total Treated 32.5
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Reed Canarygrass: Upper Quinault Watershed
10KI, ONP, Quinault Indian Nation, Coast Salmon Partnership, 10KYI
Request: $4 million
Timeframe: 4 Years
Your Logo or Name Here 22
Spotted Jewelweed: Hoh ED/RR and Dickey River
Quileute Tribe, Hoh Tribe, Jefferson County, ONP, EFMI, TNC
River Miles 6
Acres 84
Total Treated 61.3
1 0 , 0 0 0 Y E A R S I N S T I T U T E
Methods to Meet the Needs
Protocol for the Prevention and Control of
Spotted Jewelweed
An iterative protocol for best practices, to come:
Protect uninvaded habitats
Focus on sources, vectors, and pathways
Determine site issues
Flooding and water pathways
Mowing and equipment vectors
Beaver, elk, and human vectors
Prevent seed dispersal!
Pull and remove plants before flower
and seeds
Protect native species during treatment
Protect soil and water during treatment
Ensure equipment washing in projects
Biochar
Solid carbon produced by pyrolysis of biomass in
the absence of oxygen, resulting in a highly
stable carbon-carbon molecule
Stores carbon for millennia, holds water in soils,
and increases beneficial soil microbes for
enhanced plant growth
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10,000 Years Institute
Carbon sequestration and
carbon credits
CO2
Beneficial soil
amendment
Soil water storage, filtration
purification
Binding agent for
asphalt & concrete
Waste Biomass to Beneficial Biochar
2510,000 Years Institute
Ring of Fire Kiln - https://wilsonbiochar.com/
US-IBI – Onsite Biochar Production and Use for Conservation Objectives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYTCvVp5bZ8&ab_channel=USBiocharInitiative
Ring of Fire Kiln
Your Logo or Name Here
Carbon Conservation Corps
Conduct mobile biochar production from waste biomass – especially Scotch broom!
We already employ
large hand crews in
the dangerous work
of firefighting.
We could use this
labor to reduce fire
danger by thinning
overcrowded
plantations, and
improve forest soils by
adding biochar, while
sequestering carbon
from the atmosphere.
www.slideshare.net/kelpiew/a-carbon-conservation-
corps-for-mobile-biochar-production
PTIR Partners, Collaborators, and Project Sponsors
Thank you for supporting 10KYI & PTIR!
10:00 a.m. Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight,Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: March 16,2026
SUBJECT: UPDATE re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)2025 4th
Quarter County Income Report
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Bill Wells, Regional Manager for DNR's Olympic Region, and Drew Rosanbalm, Assistant Region
Manager-State Lands, will provide the Commissioners with an update regarding DNR's Quarterly County
Income Report.
Junior taxing districts that have an interest in DNR county income—such as fire districts and school
districts—will be notified of this agenda item. Other parties of interest in this session include the Jefferson
County Treasurer and Assessor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
DNR staff will discuss timber sales and revenue reports. Jefferson County, as well as junior taxing districts
within the county, have an interest in DNR proceeds from timber sales on State Trust Lands.
RECOMMENDATION:
Listen to the DNR update and ask questions, as needed. Should there be representatives of junior taxing
districts present, consider accepting comments or otherwise enabling participation from those
representatives.
REVIEWED BY:
Jo D. Peters, County Administrator Date
Jefferson County
2025 Quarterly Income Report— Quarter 4
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources manages more than 600, 000 acres of
state forestlands in Washington. State forestlands generate revenue that helps support
counties and local services. The lands are located in 21 counties, though the amount of
acreage of trust land varies considerably by county. This report provides county-specific
information regarding quarterly revenue from state forestlands.
ALL REVENUE' distributed to Jefferson County in Calendar Quarter 4 (October 1 —
December 31, 2025). Due to the specific date monies are received by the Department and the cutoff
dates used by the State Treasurer for wire transfers, the revenue for the current period may be different than
actual remittances received by the county.
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ALL REVENUE' accrued for Jefferson County this calendar year, 2025, as of
December 31, 2025. For reporting purposes, DNR follows the modified accrual basis of accounting per
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP). Under this measurement focus, revenues are recognized and
recorded when they become both measurable and available, i.e., when invoiced.
421,387.00
NET VALUE' of State Forestland timber in Jefferson
County under contract as of December 31, 2025.
3,011, 163. 13
Click here for 10-Year Revenue History.
Click here for details about timber sales under contract.
1 All revenue refers to distributions from timber and non-timber sources.
2 Net value of timber includes the estimated value of timber currently under contract and
does not include the estimated value from non-timber sources.
There are two types of state forestlands: State Forest Transfer lands, and State Forest
Purchase lands.
1. State Forest Transfer Lands.These are lands acquired by counties through tax
foreclosures that were subsequently turned over to the state. The Department of
Natural Resources currently manages more than 538,000 acres of these forestlands in
trust for 20 counties. Revenue from State Forestlands is distributed in accordance with
RCW 79.64.110. Based on population, Skamania and Wahkiakum Counties have
different distribution requirements compared with other counties.
2. State Forest Purchase Lands.State-issued bonds were used to acquire certain parcels of
forestland from private owners. Typically, these forestlands had been logged and were
in need of active management. Allocation of revenue from these lands was determined
when purchase was authorized, as follows: 26.5 percent to the county in which the
property is located;50 percent to DNR for management expenses; and the remaining
23.5 percent to the State General Fund.
State Forestlands Current as of 4/16/2025
Total
State Forest Transfer State Forest Purchase Acres
Clallam 93,109 242 93,351
Clark 26,306 3,850 30,156
Cowlitz 11,044 275 11,320
Grays Harbor 2,315 29,033 31,348
Jefferson 15,600 16 15,616
King 22,862 0 22,862
Kitsap 7,561 79 7,640
Kittitas 0 3 3
Klickitat 20,391 41 20,432
Lewis 40,005 3,069 43,073
Mason 28,334 565 28,899
Okanogan 42 0 42
Pacific 15,052 8,163 23,215
Pierce 8,878 3,339 12,217
Skagit 86,521 2 86,523
Skamania 37,885 4,472 42,357
Snohomish 62,498 1,681 64,179
Stevens 155 41 196
Thurston 20,025 23,530 43,555
Wahkiakum 12,636 0 12,636
Whatcom 29,289 996 30,285
Total Acres 540,509 79,397 619,905
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Table 2:STATE FORESTLANDS-TIMBER SALES UNDER CONTRACT
NOTE:30 month timeline-updated every quarter)
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AC Alder 107548 92,247.00 92,247.00 10/31/2016
WWI 1,137,306.13 1,137,30(1.13
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Last Crocker Resale Sort 1 107958 595,170.00 202,500.00 192,670.03 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 2 107959 245,00700 82,500.00 162,507.00 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 3 107960 274, 475.00 37,500.00 236,975.00 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 4 107961 669,072.00 52,500.00 616,572.00 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 5 107962 150, 384.00 150,384.00 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 6 107963 13,555.00 13,555.00 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 7 107964 12,250.00 12,250.00 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 8 107965 95,654.00 95,654.00 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 9 107966 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 10 107967 936.00 936.00 3/31/2026
Last Crocker Resale Sort 11 107%8 192,354.00 192,354.00 3/31/2016
Total 244057.03 1,873,107.00
Net Estimated Remaining Value of State Forestlond Timber Under
3,011,163.13
Contract
Purchaser bids a fixed total sale value. Distributions occur throughout the contract as timber is harvested and invoiced.Contract can be
Purchaser bids a fixed prke per thousand board feet for the biddable species;prices for all other species are set by DNR prior to auction.The
total value for scale sales are estimates only,actual value will depend upon the amount of timber volume harvested by species. Distributions occur
throughout the contract as timber is harvested and invoiced.Contract can be extended.
1)Contractor hired by DNR harvests timber,delivers logs to individual purchasers of log sorts,and the harvester is paid for those services from
the gross proceeds.Purchaser bids a delivered log value,per thousand board feet.The net value(after payment of harvesting costs)are estimates only until
the project is completed.Actual net value will depend upon the amount of timber volume harvested by sort.2)Distribution occurs once all operations are
completed and the sale revenues and expenditures have been audited.Partial distributions may occasionally occur to provide revenue for the beneficiaries,
or to meet the statutory requirement to maintain less than$5 million in the Contract Harvest Revolving Fund at the end of each calendar year under RCW
Estimated Distribution Window SORTS Contract End Date
If you ore Interested In more information related to state trust land distribution,plaaw contact:
wllliam.wellsgednr.wa.gov 360- 374-2800
NOTE:This table shows revenue from timber only,it does not include non-timber revenue.
This revenue is distributed by the county in accordance with RCW 79.64.110
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of Commissioners
FROM: Josh D. Peters, County Administrator
Shawn Frederick, Central Services Director
DATE: March 16, 2026
RE: WORKSHOP re: Space Planning Options for Relocating Auditor’s
Annex Staff upon Termination of the Port of PT Lease
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: As part of the 2026 budget process in late 2025, the Board
directed staff to terminate the Port of Port Townsend Lease (Auditor’s Annex) to reduce
ongoing costs to the General Fund. The target date given to Central Services staff was May 31,
2026. The Port lease terminates in September 2026, though the County has provided notice to
the Port for early termination (end of May 2026). Definitive direction is required now to be
able to vacate the Auditor’s Annex on Port property this year or to extend the Port lease.
ANALYSIS: To accomplish vacating the Port property by May 31, 2026, space planning and
relocating staff have been necessary. Based on discussions with internal stakeholders, Central
Services developed information on five scenarios. The Board was introduced to these
scenarios and other factors shared by potentially affected electeds and staff on March 9. Each
option was listed with current location, proposed location, office type, timeline for completion,
and cost estimates. On March 11, the Auditor’s Office has proposed a space scenario
attached) to accommodate Auditor’s staff within the Courthouse.
At this juncture, the two most viable options are the following:
1. Accept the March 11 Auditor space scenario. Direct Central Services to pursue
implementation, which includes commitment to appropriation of funds. The most
likely timeline for implementation implies County withdrawal of early lease
termination with the Port. The Auditor’s Annex on Port property would be vacated on
or before the least termination date in September 2026. Appropriations would include
lease and utility payments for the Auditor’s Annex at the Port through the lease period.
2. Extend the Port lease for the Auditor’s Annex, including a six-month early termination
provision. Continue space planning for the Courthouse and Courthouse Annex (i.e., the
building in back). Incorporate decision points and projected expenses into the 2027
budget process.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will be dependent on which option is selected.
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RECOMMENDATION: Review scenarios and determine which option best aligns with the
county’s Strategic Plan.
REVIEWED BY:
Josh D. Peters, County Administrator Date
3/12/2026
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
FROM: Jeremy Williammee, Community Development Director
Brian Tracer, Deputy Fire Marshal
DATE: March 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Fireworks Regulation Workshop
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Board of County Commissioners has requested that the Department of Community Development and
the Fire Marshal facilitate a workshop to discuss potential changes to the County's fireworks regulations.
ANALYSIS:
The County has held ongoing conversations regarding how fireworks should be regulated, including
consideration of a potential ban. This workshop continues that discussion and provides an opportunity to
review current regulatory authority and options available under state law.
Current Jefferson County Code restricts the use of fireworks and sky lanterns based on atmospheric
conditions and a declared high fire danger level. Any local regulations that are more restrictive than state
law require a one-year waiting period before they may take effect.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
No fiscal action is requested at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Participate in discussion and provide policy direction on desired ordinance changes.
REVIEWED BY:
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Jo . Peters, County Administrator Date
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Josh D.Peters,County Administrator
Representatives from Bayside Housing& Services and Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
DATE: March 16,2026
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP re: Proposal of Use of County-Owned Lots for a Therapeutic Center
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Board of County Commissioners is in receipt of a joint request from Bayside Housing& Services
Bayside)and Discovery Behavioral Healthcare(DBH) for use of county-owned property for a Therapeutic
Center. The February 25, 2026 written request is attached,and includes the stated rationale and description
of community need. The specific real property referenced in the request is a six-lot block within the Port
Townsend Business Park Planned Unit Development: parcels 989800036, 037, 038, 039, 040, and 041,
located near DBH administrative offices.
According to Bayside staff, a Letter of Interest(LOI)to the Medina Foundation was due on March 13. The
proponents will know within the month if the LOI is approved. If it is,the proponents will move to the
application stage of the process. Applications will be due by the end of April. For the proponents, it would
be ideal to have a formal county response before the end of March, early April at the latest.
To that end,this March 16 workshop is intended to frame the issue and provide an opportunity for the Board
to ask questions of the proponents.There may be representatives from county offices present to provide
additional perspectives on the proposal and that specific block of real property. Depending upon Board
direction, a follow-up workshop would be scheduled for further exploration and potential action.
ANALYSIS:
Property transfer v. lease
The request letter focuses on property transfer. However, according to Bayside staff, a long-term lease
would likely be satisfactory. The concern would be if a lender,yet to be identified, would approve a lien
position on property that is leased. Generally, experience has been that lenders are satisfied with leased
property if the term of the lease exceeds the length of the mortgage.
Potential preclusion offuture options
The county acquired the Port Townsend Business Park property in question, approximately 2.17 acres, via a
real property trade approved on December 12, 1994,through Board Resolution No. 131-94. Although the
Resolution and Board meeting minutes are silent as to the purpose of the acquisition, it is common
knowledge that the site has been considered for a future Law&Justice Center(that would include a modern
court facility)and/or additional or replacement county offices. The Law&Justice Center project is listed on
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long-term capital facility plans, yet has not matured to the stage of having timelines,cost estimates, and
funding sources identified. Providing for a different use of this county property—whether by transfer or
long-term lease—would or could preclude use of that property for a Law&Justice Center or other county
offices. The county owns other property within city limits, but it is unclear whether any of those properties
would accommodate a future Law&Justice Center, which,because Port Townsend is the county seat for
Jefferson County,would need to be located within city limits.
Zoning& land use
City of Port Townsend zoning designation and land use regulations that apply to the property in question,
through Chapter 17.31 Rainier Street/Upper Sims Way Subarea of the city code, are a factor. Related factors
include Codes, Covenants& Restrictions(CC&Rs)for the Business Park...
Example: Section 2. Property Rights.No more than 20%of the total gross building floor area
of the business park will be occupied by either office or retail uses. However,this limitation
will not apply to floor area occupied by accessory office to industrial or commercial uses
which occupy no more than 20%of the floor area of any building,or by retail sale of goods
manufactured on the premises.
as well as an August 4, 1994 Interlocal Agreement between the Port Townsend Business Park, L.P. and
the City of Port Townsend. Preliminary determinations are that a Conditional Use Permit process through
the City of Port Townsend would be required to allow the property to be used for a Law&Justice Center.
Were the county to transfer or lease the property to Bayside and/or DBH for a Therapeutic Center, it would
be the responsibility of the proponents to secure land use approval for that use from the city.
FISCAL IMPACT:
To be determined. If property acquisition were required for a future county facility, such as a Law&Justice
Center within the municipal limits of Port Townsend(a.k.a.,the county seat),there would be substantial
financial ramifications.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the request with proponents. Consider input from other stakeholders, including concerns expressed
by county electeds and staff about potential preclusion of future plans and opportunities. Direct the County
Administrator to schedule potential action for a future Board agenda.
REVIEWED BY:
1 r1 IIF!l 3/12/2026
Josh D. Peters, County Administrator Date
Feb. 25. 2026
Proposal for Use of County-Owned Lots for a Therapeutic Center
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Dear Commissioners,
MI I am writing on behalf of Bayside Housing and Service, in partnership with our
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare,to formally propose the use of the six-lot site
BAYS I D E located in Port Townsend for the development of a new Therapeutic Center. This
project would serve as a critical addition to Jefferson County's continuum of care,
HOUSING 8r SERVICES providing intensive treatment services,short-term stabilization housing,and
long-term supportive housing on a single integrated campus.
PO Box 927
Port Hadlock,WA 98339 Jefferson County currently has no dedicated therapeutic treatment center that
ww w•b yAIsiehQusing org provides mental-health-focused clinical care, Substance-Use Disorder(SUD)and
360)385-4637 affordable housing options for individuals who need stabilization or long-term
support.Community members experiencing mental health crises,SUD,chronic
behavioral health conditions, or acute treatment needs are frequently forced to seek
Board of Director services far outside the county. This creates barriers to continued care,disrupts
President:Terry Umbreit family connections,and often results in cycles of homelessness,hospitalization,or
Vice President:Rich Conrad t incarceration.
Secretary:Carolyn Eagan
This disproportionally affects low-income residents,seniors,vulnerable community
Trustees:members,and individuals with disabilities—groups who already face significant
Mich Brennan inequities in accessing care. By placing treatment and housing together,this projectJaniceCornfielddirectlysupportssocialequity,allowing vulnerable residents to receive the care theyBillReidneedwhileremainingconnectedtotheircommunity.Carol Riley
Joanne Ritmutter This project meaningfully aligns with Jefferson County's Comprehensive Plan,Michelle Sandov which emphasizes:
Lisa Marte Warren Expanding mental and behavioral health servicesChrisEagan
Increasing affordable and supportive housing optionsVinceVerneuil
Promoting community wellness,stability,and safety
Advancing health equity for underserved populations
Our Mission:
To strengthen our Additionally,the Jefferson County Community Wellness Survey showed strong
cornmunity through community support for increased mental health resources,crisis-stabilization
housing advocacy,and capacity,and affordable housing. Residents consistently identified behavioral health
as one of the county's highest unmet needs,and this Therapeutic Center wouldhumanservicessupportingdirectlymeetthatneed.
social and economic
independence. The proposed Therapeutic Center would include:
An intensive care and treatment facility offering inpatient and outpatient behavioral
health services and treatment for substance use disorder
Short-term transitional and stabilization housing for individuals following a crisis
or treatment episode
Long-term supportive housing with wraparound care for residents needing
extended assistance
This integrated model would reduce strain on emergency services,hospitals,and
social-service providers while increasing long-term stability and wellness for
community members. It would also create local employment opportunities and
strengthen the county's overall health-care infrastructure.
We respectfully request consideration of the six-lot site(parcel#989800036, 0037,
0038, 0039,0040,0041)in Port Townsend as the future home of this essential
therapeutic campus.The location's size,accessibility,and proximity to community
services make it an ideal setting for a program of this nature.Our organizations are
prepared to collaborate closely with county staff, neighboring residents,and service
providers to ensure the design and development process reflects community
priorities and county planning goals.
We believe this project represents a transformative step toward a healthier,more
equitable Jefferson County. We welcome the opportunity to present further details,
including preliminary concept plans,partnerships,and funding paths.
Thank you for your consideration and for your ongoing commitment to the
well-being of our community.
Sincerely,
Ga eister,Exec tive Direc r Ji ovel i,Chief Ex- u ive Officer
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