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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT BOCC Minutes �$ON co0 (2 ..‹ DRAFT i„ ,,o+ i„„... MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — May 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) AI use acknowledgment: Portions of the meeting transcript were summarized using AI and incorporated into this document.All AI-assisted content was reviewed and edited by staff before publication. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to order at the appointed time and played a tune on a mando banjo. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and five comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. UPDATE re: Moderate Fire Risk Declaration: Department of Community Development(DCD) Director/Fire Marshal Jeremy Williammee and Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Tracer were present to brief the Board on the move from a moderate fire danger level earlier than usual due to unusually dry conditions, low snowpack, and forecasts of 45 days without measurable rain. The moderate fire danger level bans yard debris burning while warning that high fire danger restrictions- which will include bans on campfires and fireworks—may arrive before July 1, 2026. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming May 2026 as Building Safety Month: 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. DCD Administrative Services Manager Chelsea Pronovost and Building Inspector Brandon Brown were present and thanked the Commissioners for their support. They commented on the work their department does for the community. County Administrator Josh Peters and the Commissioners elaborated on the great work done by the building team over at DCD. PROCLAMATION re: Declaring the Week of May 10-16,2026 as National Police Week and Observe May 15,2026 as Peace Officer's Memorial Day: 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. Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner and Port Townsend Police Department Detective Jason Greenspane were present for the proclamation and thanked the Commissioners for the acknowledgment. The Commissioners thanked law enforcement for the services they provide in the City of Port Townsend and the County. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette highlighted an 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 D R A F T excerpt from the Transportation Benefit District report(Consent Agenda Item No. 5). 1. AGREEMENT re: Thriving Communities Small Grants Program; Community Opportunity Fair; $500; Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) 2. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Landes Terrace Project; Change in scope; County Administrator's Office; Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County 3. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 13 re: Consolidated Contracts; Additional $101,206 for a total of$6,280,284; Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 4. AGREEMENT,Change Order No. 16 re: Phase 2 Water Reclamation Plant for the PHUGA, Project No. 405-2114-0, Commerce Project No. 22-96515-026; Increase of$10,712,377.70 to $10,733,767.64; Public Works; Washington State Department of Commerce 5. APPROVAL OF REPORT re: 2025 Transportation Benefit District Annual Report 6. APPROVAL OF LICENSE re: Public Right-of-Way along Upper Hoh Road; Public Works; Washington Coast Sustainable Salmon Foundation 7. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT re: Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters (LEOFF)-I Disability Retirement Board; Law enforcement representative—Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner 8. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT (3)re: Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC); Diane Smeland, Port Ludlow Representative; Marsha Massey, Regional Marketing DMO Representative; Amy Neil, West End Representative 9. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESIGNATION re: Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee; District 2 NWSC Representative—Jeff Taylor 10. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated May 5, 2026 and totaling $2,565,959.05, Dated May 5, 2026 and totaling $186,889.20 (Sound Health), and Dated May 7, 2026 and totaling $285.44 11. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated May 5, 2026 and totaling $6,500 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette started discussing recent meetings she attended, which turned into a broader discussion about the Tourism Coordinating Committee. HEARING re: Additional 2026 Budget Appropriations; Various County Departments: Finance Director Judy Shepherd reviewed the Budget appropriation requests which included: 1) Elections Department: ballot boxes, installation, and Microsoft 365 license renewal; and 2) Public Works: Salaries and benefits, insurance and utilities to keep Parks and Recreation programs funded through the end of the year. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for hearing testimony, and the following individual provided testimony: Tom Thiersch—Jefferson County. After deliberations, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 26-0511- 26R re: Approving 2026 Additional Budget Appropriations for various County Departments. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: Finance Director Judy Shepherd reviewed responsibilities of the County—through LTAC—approving an electronic sign as you 2 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 come into Jefferson County. LTAC Chair Dudley-Nollette stated that they will add this as an agenda item at their upcoming May 19, 2026 Special Meeting. WORKSHOP re: Connectivity Summit debrief: The Production Alliance (TPA) Director Daniel Milholland was present to review the recent Connectivity Summit. He explained that it was an ambitious and largely successful three-day community event that brought together students, nonprofits,artists, civic leaders, and residents through workshops, networking,youth engagement, art- making, and collaborative activities. Feedback received highlighted the welcoming atmosphere, meaningful partnerships formed, and strong youth participation, including internships and cross- community connections. He acknowledged challenges with communication, parking logistics, limited organization table space, and balancing accessibility across districts. The event generated lasting resources such as community directories, workshop recordings, a community cookbook, and plans for future follow-up engagement. The discussion focused on how to improve and evolve future summits, including ideas for rotating events through different districts,hosting more district-specific conversations and workshops, and creating clearer themes around resilience,preparedness, and collaborative problem-solving. The Commissioners emphasized that the summit supports the County's strategic goals around civic engagement and community resilience, and they expressed interest in refining rather than abandoning the model,with plans already underway for future events such as the Rhododendron Festival Family Reunion and All-County Preparedness Day. WORKSHOP re: Surveys Design and Frequency update: This item was tabled for a future meeting. The meeting was recessed at 12:02 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with Commissioner Eisenhour and Commissioner Dudley-Nollette present. Chair Brotherton joined the Executive Session when it began. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Commissioner Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:32 p.m. to 2:02 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), and Prosecuting Attorney. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:03 p.m. Chair Brotherton resumed Chairing and announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:03 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:28 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. DISCUSSION re: Opportunity Zone Letters of Support(2): 1)Port Townsend Tract; and 2)Brinnon/West End: Economic Development Council (EDC) Team Jefferson Director David Ballif was present to update the Board on the highly competitive Opportunity Zone 2.0 application process, which seeks federal tax-incentivized investment in distressed areas through two proposed Jefferson County census tracts: Port Townsend and the Brinnon/West End region. Discussion focused on the potential economic benefits of attracting private investment for workforce housing, healthcare,tribal partnerships,resiliency projects, and community development, as well as the 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 CRAFT collaborative regional effort with Clallam County through the Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to send the 2 letters to Governor Ferguson re: Opportunity zone proposals for Port Townsend tract and the Brinnon/West End tract, as amended today. 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. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Miscellaneous topics • Commissioners' Briefing Session • Calendar Coordination • EV car rental The meeting was recessed at 3:39 p.m. and reconvened at 3:44 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was added to the meeting agenda. Chair Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 3:45 p.m. to 3:55 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, and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA). The Board resumed the regular meeting at 3:55 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 3:57 p.m. to 4:07 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 4:07 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: • Calendar Coordination- continued ADDITIONAL BUSINESS re: Letter of Support re: Evergreen Manufacturing Grants: The PT Foundry LLC, has requested that the Commissioners approve a letter of support for their$175,000-$200,000 Evergreen Manufacturing Grant application through the Washington State Department of Commerce. After review of the letter, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved that the BOCC sign and deliver the letter of support for the PT Foundry's application to the Washington State Department of Commerce for their evergreen manufacturing grants. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and one comment was received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Port of Port Townsend; supporting grant for a 250-ton self-propelled boat transporter • Social media; outreach/comments 4 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Greg Brotherton, Chair ATTEST: Heidi Eisenhour, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Clerk of the Board 5 ,iSoN O6 1 DRAFT MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting— May 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) AI use acknowledgment: Portions of the meeting transcript were summarized using Google Gemini and incorporated into this document.All AI-assisted content was reviewed and edited by staff before publication. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to order at the appointed time. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and five comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming May 16-22,2026 as National Safe Boating Week: After all three Commissioners read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion and noted a scrivener error in the last Whereas sentence it is missing a"t"for the word"the." The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Flotilla Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Vince Santiago was present and thanked the Commissioners for approving the proclamation. Chair Brotherton opened the floor for additional public comments, and no comments were received. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION re: In the Matter of Requiring Interlocal Agreements to be filed on the Jefferson County's website 2. AGREEMENT re: Employment Agreement; Union-Exempt and FLSA-Exempt Executive Assistant in the County Administrator's Office, and UFCW3000 covered Accounts Auditing Technician in Auditor's Office; Wendy Housekeeper 3. AGREEMENT re: Project to establish repetitive build program; $12,500; Community Development; Habitat for Humanity 4. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: School-to-Work Start Up; $43,000; Public Health; Washington Department of Social & Health Services 5. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: School-to-Work Digital Content; $7,700; Public Health; Cold Pizza Creative 6. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 4 re: Chimacum Creek Cleanup and Restoration;No additional amount; Public Health; Department of Ecology State of Washington 7. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT re: Household Hazardous Waste;Not to exceed $27,500; Public Works; Kitsap County 1 FY t ` - . ,i . - - • • �•. _ } • . - - - • • • • • • • • • • • • • - - T Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 DRAFT 8. SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT re: Coordinated tobacco, vapor and marijuana product prevention and intervention strategies; $2,000; Public Health; Scouting America Troop 1479 9. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated May 11, 2026 and totaling $953,024.01 and Dated May 18, 2026 totaling $729,072.75 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Eisenhour provided a debrief of a recent Washington State Association of Counties(WSAC)conference she attended, recent meetings, and miscellaneous topics. WORKSHOP re: Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy: Central Services Director Shawn Frederick was present and outlined the draft AI Policy and explained the need for the County to take intentional steps to improve staffs ability to recognize the appropriate use of AI tools to develop processes that lead to more efficient public services. The discussion continued noting the important protections that were developed using the references in Appendix A of the proposed policy. This proposed policy, if adopted will be used to configure guardrails for the Darwin Govern system allowing for effective monitoring of AI tools within the county system. During discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and three comments were received. Staff answered questions posed by the Board and the public. The workshop will be continued to a later date. DISCUSSION re: Surveys Design and Frequency update: On April 6, 2026, Central Services Director Shawn Frederick and Communications Specialist Liz Anderson reviewed the implementation of a series of short surveys that could be offered to Jefferson County residents as a tool for engaging feedback on a variety of topics. To test the use of a short-survey tool, an initial survey was offered at the Jefferson County Connectivity Summit event on March 27-29, 2026. As a result of the initial feedback, some questions posed were: What is the goal of the surveys? Who do you want to hear from? What is the purpose? What will the surveys be used for?Is there funding available? Communications Specialist Anderson noted that while there is no current budget for surveys,they could be included in the applications requesting grant funding. County Administrator Josh Peters will contact the City of Port Townsend in regards to their survey model. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette will continue her outreach and look into the budget and bring back more information to the Board at a later date. The meeting was recessed at 12:15 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. 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, 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), and Central Services Director. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:17 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. 2 Commissioners MeetingMinutes of May18, 2026 DRAFT ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Commissioners' Briefing Session—continued • Calendar Coordination- continued • Derelict vessels; potentially changing the code to address pollution from anchored vessels, and limiting the duration of anchoring within restricted areas (Ordinance No. 07-0706-92) • Uber; possible phishing scam • Discovery Behavioral Health;providing case management on behalf of the guests at Bayside Housing and Services • Miscellaneous items NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:09 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 Adiel McKnight, CMC Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Deputy Clerk of the Board 3 eso. co6 ‘,,, , -.;, 1,.. DRAFT ,, j9SHI - MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — May 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) AI use acknowledgment: Portions of the meeting transcript were summarized using AI and incorporated into this document. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and edited by staff before publication. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to order at the appointed time and played a tune on a melodica. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and four comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT re: Warrant Clerk; $100,000; Jefferson County Sheriff; City of Port Angeles 2. INTERLOCAL MUTUAL AID TEMS AGREEMENT re: Crisis Response Team(CRT);No fiscal impact; Jefferson County Sheriff; Clallam County Fire District 3 3. AGREEMENT re: Engineering Services; $145,955; Public Works; Sargent Engineers, Inc. 4. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 14 re: Public health services: An additional amount$12,233 totaling $6,292,517; Public Health; State of Washington Department of Health 5. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT re: Jefferson County Rural Library District Board of Trustees: 1) Resignation: trustee Michael Kubec and 2) Appointment: Trustee Stephen Chappuis 6. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Jefferson County Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (IDDAB); Amber Kent 7. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated May 20, 2026 totaling $76,099.93 8. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated May 26, 2026 totaling $1,800,051.63 LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Land Transfer Act of 2026: Commissioner Eisenhour reviewed the proposal by Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe to transfer the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (Clallam County), and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge (Jefferson County) into trust for the Tribe. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the letter of support for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Land Transfer Act of 2026 to Representative Emily Randall and Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Patty Murray, as drafted in our agenda today. 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 DRAFT Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. After a brief discussion on potential edits to the letter, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments on the motion, and one comment was received. Commissioner Eisenhour suggested modifying the letter to add a sentence regarding ensuring that protected status is preserved. She proposed placing it on next week's Consent Agenda, and then rescinded her previously made motion. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette rescinded her second on the motion. The letter will be placed on the June 1, 2026 BOCC Consent Agenda. CONTINUED DISCUSSION re: Follow up to Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Policy-Proposed Revised AI Policy: Central Services Director Shawn Fredrick was present to review the changes to the draft AI Policy. The Commissioners reviewed the policy and provided revisions which including clarifying policy language and definitions, balancing AI governance with practical employee use, and reducing fear and confusion for County employees using AI tools. After discussion, Chair Brotherton noted that this conversation will be continued to the afternoon session. He called for public comments on the current draft of the proposed AI policy, and one comment was received. The meeting was recessed at 10:54 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. DISCUSSION re: HEARING NOTICE to Deliberate and Adopt by Ordinance Amendments to JCC 8.75 to Ban Fireworks in Jefferson County, hearing to be held June 15,2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Jefferson County Courthouse,Commissioners Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson St. Port Townsend,WA 98368 (HYBRID): Department of Community Development (DCD) Director Jeremy Williammee was present to review the redline version of the proposed draft ordinance regarding a fireworks ban in Jefferson County, and to answer questions posed by the Board. Discussion focused on bolstering the proposed ordinance with clearer language around public safety, enforcement discretion, and permitted exceptions during increasing fire danger conditions. The Hearing Notice will be placed on the June 1, 2026 Consent Agenda for approval. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics, and reviewed their meeting schedules. The meeting was recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 12:02 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. QUARTERLY ELECTEDS AND DIRECTORS' COORDINATION MEETING: The Commissioners met with Elected Officials and Department Directors and reviewed the following: • Assessor's Office • West End and Brinnon valuations • District Court • Transitioning to Odyssey; going live this weekend • Superior Court • Ariel Speser is becoming new part-time Court Commissioner • Prosecutor's Office 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026D R F.: • New Civil DPA Jen Bible • Communications Specialist • ADA Compliance; Jefferson Transit offering compliance work group • New communications request form coming • Auditor's Office • New Accounts Payable person • ACH payments; coming soon • Annual reports due • One-way back parking lot • New ballot boxes coming to courthouse • New ballot envelopes coming • Treasurer's Office • Delinquent notices went out • Department has been cross-training • Annual report is top priority this week • Human Resources • Two staff have moved on to other positions • Hiring Chelsea Pronovost from DCD for one of those positions • Juvenile Services • Staff is experiencing some fatigue • Would like to know more about next year's budget • Central Services • Courthouse back parking lot; signage comments received • AI policy; close to adoption • EV charging station grants update • Department of Community Development • Critical Areas Ordinance; fully in effect as appeal period has expired • Planning Commission; comment period has expired • Will miss Chelsea Pronovost, big shoes to fill • Planner Donna Frostholm is retiring • Timelines are still on track but may be harder to work on long-term strategic projects • County Administrator • Working on stability for staff during an uncertain environment • Public Health • Health Department consortium proposed for after-hour call for services • Working on Strategic Plan • Public Works • ODT wrapping up in July • SR19 North project; out to bid soon • Bridges at Oil City Road • South Shore Road; no movement so far • Quilcene Complete Streets; radar speed signs hopefully coming soon • Chipseal season starting soon, also doing some work for the City for some revenue • Pavement striping; reduced list of roads • Mason Street project; last minute needs 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 jJ RA FT • Dovetailing with Comp Plan amendment • Solid waste; busy season coming • Levy lid lift; hopefully voters will approve • Sewer connecting to boat school an Ajax • FEMA may be reimbursing for a December storm • Commissioner Eisenhour • Upcoming tour of the Port Hadlock Sewer in July • Reactivated the Chimacum Creek Drainage District • Forestry harvesting happening; forward community questions to Heidi. Potential for revenue regarding carbon sequestering • Commissioner Dudley-Nollette • Upcoming Housing Fund Board meeting, ultimately the County may take on the Continuum of Care • Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG); working on an economic development plan • Behavioral Health Consortium; opioid settlement distributor funds The meeting was recessed at 1:16 p.m. and reconvened at 2:00 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Commissioners' Briefing—continued CONTINUED DISCUSSION re: Follow up to Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Policy-Proposed Revised AI Policy: Central Services Director Shawn Fredrick was present to review additional changes to the draft AI Policy. The Commissioners reviewed the policy and provided further revisions. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 29-0526-26R re: In the matter of adopting the Jefferson County Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceptable Development and Use Policy, as modified here, including the scrivener errors to the table of contents. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments on the motion, and one comment was received. After deliberations, Chair Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Commissioners' Briefing—continued • Miscellaneous topics • Calendar coordination • Closing remarks 4 DR .T Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 1n. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Greg Brotherton, Chair ATTEST: Heidi Eisenhour, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Clerk of the Board 5 AON DRAF „ 0� MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — June 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Heather Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton was absent. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette noted that the Hearing regarding speed limits along Anderson Lake and Cape George roads has been cancelled and will be scheduled for a later date. She called the meeting to order at the appointed time. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Acting Chair Nollette called for public comments, and seven comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. PROCLAMATION re: Declaring June 4,2026 as Duane L. Montgomery Day in Jefferson County,Washington: After the Commissioners read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. The motion carried. Dune Montgomery's eldest son was present and provided historical information about his dad's role at the Chimacum School and thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation. PROCLAMATION re: Declaring June 2026 as Pride Month: After the Commissioners read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. The motion carried. Member of the Port Townsend Pride Committee Danielle McClelland was invited to speak and they commented on the challenges and celebration of the richness of the queer community. PUBLIC HEALTH and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Emergency Management Director Willie Bence provided information on the summer wildfire season and explained the different evacuation levels, where to find emergency cooling centers, accessing NIXLE alerts, and announced that the All County Preparedness Day will be held on Saturday June 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information regarding public health and reviewed statistics regarding COVID-19, measles, ebola, and vaccinations. 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026 U APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: During the Public Comment Period, the Commissioners agreed to remove Consent Agenda Item No. 8 re: Jamestown Letters of Support and discuss on June 8, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda, minus Consent Agenda Item No. 8. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE to Deliberate and Adopt by Ordinance Amendments to JCC 8.75 to Ban Fireworks in Jefferson County, hearing to be held June 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Commissioners Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID) 2. AGREEMENT re: Thriving Communities Small Grants Program—Chimacum Band Boosters: Building belonging through music; $1,500; Auditor's Office; Chime In 3. AGREEMENT re: Phase 4—Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding and Star Marine On- site grinder pump installation for the PHUGA Water System; $84,523; Public Works; ESA 4. SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT re: Disabled Hikers Guides; $6,500; Public Health; Disabled Hikers 5. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) UPDATE: 1)Appointment—Steve Richmond 6. MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE (MRC) UPDATES: 1) Resignation—Alternate Roy Clark; 2)Appointment—NWSC Representative Frank Handler; and 3)Appointment—NWSC Dist. 3 Representative Sarah Fisken 7. NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD UPDATE: 1) Reappointment—Dist. No. 1 Representative Sarah Fairbank 8. (REMOVED) LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Land Transfer Act of 2026 The meeting was recessed at 10:23 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. with Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Eisenhour present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics, and reviewed their meeting schedules. The meeting was recessed at 12:02 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Eisenhour present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 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), and Civil DPA. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:03 p.m. to 2:13 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:14 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026 '\ F T ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Longview mill explosion; reviewing mitigations at the local level • KPTZ; upcoming topics • Calendar coordination- continued • Upcoming derelict vessel workshop • Miscellaneous topics NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Acting Chair Dudley-Nollette adjourned the meeting at 2:49 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Excused absence Greg Brotherton, Chair ATTEST: Heidi Eisenhour, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Clerk of the Board 3