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Home My WebLink About060126M soN c -1SR(Ndc 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 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 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 �FFERB BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: . 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