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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting — May 4, 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 sang a song accompanied by a tambourine.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and
three comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments.
PROCLAMATION re: Declaring May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month:
Chair Brotherton stated that NAMI President Patrick Johnson and NAMI Program Manager Val
Phimister joined him on the radio last week to discuss mental health. After all three Commissioners read
aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the proclamation as read.
Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
NAMI President Johnson thanked the Commissioners for approving the proclamation and commented
on the work they are doing in Jefferson County for individuals experiencing mental illness.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Proclamation re: Olympic Community Action Program
(OlyCAP) 60th Anniversary: 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. Director Holly Morgan thanked the Commissioners for
the recognition of their programs.
PUBLIC HEALTH and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Public Health
Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information regarding public health in Jefferson County. COVID-19,
flu, and RSV activity are currently low, while vaccines continue to reduce severe illness, and measles
cases are rising nationally and within Washington, increasing concern about community transmission.
Emergency Management Director Willie Bence warned that statewide drought and warmer, drier
conditions are expected to increase wildfire risk across the Pacific Northwest this summer, with above-
average fire danger beginning in July. He encouraged the public to prepare by reviewing evacuation
plans, creating defensible space around their homes, and attending preparedness events. Director Bence
announced that there is an open position in his department that he's hoping to fill soon.
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APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. CALL FOR BIDS re: Phase 4—Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding and Star Marine
On-site grinder pump installation for the PHUGA Sewer System; Bid opening scheduled for
June 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson Street, Port
Townsend, WA 98368
2. RESOLUTION NO. 24-0504-26R re: In the Matter of Providing Consent for Jefferson Land
Trust to Convey Two Properties to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as Partial
Implementation of the Lower Chimacum Creek Mainstem Acquisitions Conservation Futures
Fund Project(2023)
3. RESOLUTION NO. 25-0504-26R re: Construct a road on a portion of public Right-of-Way
known as W. Foster Street
4. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT re: Access to Tuberculosis medication;No cost; Public Health;
Washington State Department of Health
5. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT re: Jail services; $45,000 per year/per inmate; Jefferson
County Sheriff's Office; City of Bremerton
6. AGREEMENT re: Increasing accessibility of public resources—ADA Play equipment at
Chetzemoka Park; $4,749.49; Public Health; Washington State Employment Security
Department
7. AGREEMENT re: Increasing accessibility of public resources—Disabled hikers guide for
Jefferson County; $6,500; Public Health; Washington State Employment Security Department
8. AGREEMENT re: Increasing accessibility of public resources—ADA Chair for Jefferson
County Museum of Art& History; $3,250; Public Health; Washington State Employment
Security Department
9. AGREEMENT re: Increasing accessibility of public resources—ADA seating at Larry Scott
Trail; $5,742.98; Public Health; Washington State Employment Security Department
10. AGREEMENT re: Increasing accessibility of public resources—ADA equipment at the Blue
Heron Middle School; $9,909.49; Public Health; Washington State Employment Security
Department
11. AGREEMENT re: Dedicated DUI Deputy; $203,012; Sheriff's Office; Washington State
Traffic Safety Commission
12. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Caswell-Brown Village - 2025 unspent funds; Adding
$92,674 of unspent 2025 funds to 2026 award of$171,000 for a total of$263,674; County
Administrator; OlyCAP
13. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1(A)re: 2026 WSU Employee
Salary' $224,713; WSU Extension; Washington State University
14. SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT re: Coordinated tobacco,vapor and marijuana product
prevention strategies - West Coast Beach Cleanup; $2,300; Public Health; Port Townsend School
Cleanup
15. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESIGNATION re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC);
Agricultural Community Representative— Sierra Young
16. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026, and Special Meeting
Minutes of April 8, 2026 (Joint PIF), April 27, 2026 (Joint Finance), and May 1, 2026 (Parks
levy)
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HEARING re: Disposal of surplus County property: Public Works Fleet Operations
Manager Monte Reinders was present for the hearing and explained that this hearing is to dispose of
property that is over$2,500 which includes vehicles and equipment. During discussion, the
Commissioners expressed desire to keep the Chevy Bolt. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for
public testimony, and no testimony was received. He closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the disposal of surplus property as proposed,minus the
2020 Chevy Bolt. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. Clerk Gallaway noted there is a
Resolution to approve.
Commissioner Eisenhour moved to amend her motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 26-0504-26R
re: In the matter of finding and determination to declare certain County equipment as surplus and sell
surplus property, minus the blue Chevy Bolt that's on the list currently. The friendly amendment was
agreeable to Commissioner Dudley-Nollette. Chair Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County
Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended and miscellaneous topics.
The meeting was cancelled at 12:00 p.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), and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The Board concluded the
Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:16 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:
• EDC Team Jefferson; Support letters
• Calendar Coordination
WORKSHOP re: Opioid Settlement funding: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette and
Public Health Director Apple Martine participated in discussion. The County's first opioid settlement
funding round distributed about $200,000 through a Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)
led RFP process. Ten applications from six organizations were reviewed, and awards supported law
enforcement diversion, treatment, transportation,youth prevention, and harm reduction programs. The
process drew some criticism,particularly from Discovery Behavioral Health(DBH). The
Commissioners recognized the challenges of a first-time funding cycle and identified opportunities to
improve future round, including refining of the RFP. Also noted was interest in reconvening the
Behavioral Health Consortium.
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After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the fiscal year 2027 funding allocation for
RFP recipients of one-year contracts using Opioid Settlement Fund 132 dollars in the amount of
$200,000, to the following recipients: Believe in Recovery Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
(LEAD)program at$57,200; Believe in Recovery Transportation program at $14,034; Public Health
Prevention Unit's Empowered Teens Coalition at $6,000; Public Health Communicable Disease Unit's
Harm Reduction Services at$122,766. 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.
The meeting was recessed at 3:14 p.m. and reconvened at 3:24 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
• Boards& Committees; The Commissioners reviewed the Boards & Committees they serve on
and made updates to the list. Further revisions will be brought to a future meeting to deliberate.
• Boards& Committees vacancies
• ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of Support re: Rural Ferries: Chair Brotherton shared his
screen to review a draft letter of support to send to the Federal Transit Administrator regarding
rural ferry service. After reviewing the letter, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to sign this
letter of support for FY 2026 Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program, and to date it May
4, 2026. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public
comments on the motion, and one comment was received. In response to the comment received,
the letter will include the name of the Federal Transit Administrator. Chair Brotherton called for
a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
• Request for Letter of Support re: Food warehouses; Commissioner Dudley-Nollette will gather
more information and bring back for review at a later date.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:19 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
Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid)
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and
Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton called the meeting
to order at the appointed time.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and
nine comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments.
PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming June 2026 as Ride Transit 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 unanimous vote.
Jefferson Transit Director Nicole Gauthier was present and thanked the Commissioners for adopting the
proclamation. She commented on Jefferson Transit activities.
WORKSHOP re: Letters of Support for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Land
Transfer Act of 2026: Commissioner Eisenhour reviewed the timeline of the request from the
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe(JST)with the Board. The Commissioners proposed listening to more from
public, the JST, and meet with fish and wildlife organizations, before making a decision. Commissioner
Eisenhour opened the floor to allow comments from the public, and six comments were received.
The Commissioners discussed input they have received from the community members, what the
County's role should be, and next steps. During the discussion, members of the public were invited to
add additional 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. RESOLUTION NO.30-0608-26R re: Adopting a Fee Schedule for the County Clerk
2. FINAL SHORT PLAT APPROVAL re: Woodland Hills Short Plat , SUB2023-00015
3. SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT re: Scholarships and awards program; Tobacco, vapor and
marijuana product intervention strategies; $2,775; Public Health; Olympic Educational Service
District 114
4. AGREEMENT re: 2026 Therapeutic Courts; $9,131; District/Superior Courts; Salish
Behavioral Health Organization
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5. AGREEMENT re: School to Work Program; Fee for service; Public Health; DSHS—Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation
6. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Inmate food services—Extension of contract and new
pricing; $203,693.36; Sheriff's Office; Summit Food Services LLC
7. MOTION TO DELEGATE SIGNING AUTHORITY to the County Administrator re:
AGREEMENT re: Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP): Utility infrastructure
improvements at Mason Street; $999,576.35; Auditor's Office; Washington State Department of
Commerce
8. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 4 re: ODT—Anderson Lake Connection Project; County
Project No. 18019893, County Road No. 850200, Federal Aid Project No. STBGR-2016(030),
RCO Project No. 20-1745; Increase of$839,326.88 for a total of$4,673,475.31
WORKSHOP re: Conservation Futures 2026 project funding recommendations:
Natural Resources Program Manager Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health staff member Tressa
Linguist, Water Quality Manager Mike Dawnson, and Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight
Committee (CFCOC) Chair Ron Rimple were present for discussion. Manager Dawson provided an
introduction to Chair Rimple who provided a presentation on how the committee reached their
recommendation of the two projects. He suggested the board consider revising future scoring criteria to
better evaluate projects that provide broader public access and recreation benefits.
The two 2026 projects are: East Dabob Bay Acquisition; and 2) Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT)
Eaglemount Link. The projects total $438,312.50, with a majority of the funding going to the East
Dabob Bay Acquisition. The hearing on this matter will be on July 20, 2026.
The meeting was recessed at 11:03 a.m. and reconvened at 11:08 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
WORKSHOP re: Establishing evaluation criteria for County Administrator Annual
Evaluation: Human Resources Director Sarah Melancon was present to review the evaluation criteria
for the County Administrator's annual performance review, which will include individual assessments, a
consolidated review by the HR Director, and a final evaluation meeting with the County Administrator.
The Commissioners proposed receiving peer reviews from directors in regards to communications and
support.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette provided
an update on the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
meetings that she has been attending.
The meeting was recessed at 11:38 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with Commissioner
Eisenhour and Commissioner Dudley-Nollette present. Commissioner Brotherton joined the Executive
Session when it started.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to
2:00 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:30 p.m. to
2:00 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential/Actual Litigation under exemption RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff present: County Administrator, and
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Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA). The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:02 p.m.
Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:03 p.m. to
2:20 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:21 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
• Calendar Coordination
WORKSHOP re: All-County Preparedness Day: The Production Alliance (TPA)
Director Daniel Milholland, TPA staffer Reilly Berkshire, and Emergency Management Director Willie
Bence were present to discuss the upcoming All County Preparedness Day to be held at Finnriver in
Chimacum on June 27, 2026. The event will feature workshops on wildfire preparedness, emergency
power, neighborhood resilience, and community disaster-response scenario focused on wildfire
preparedness and evacuation. The Commissioners suggested additional engagement with groups, and
outreach to South County and Port Ludlow.
WORKSHOP re: Port Ludlow Harbor restricted area anchoring regulations: The
Commissioners met with Captain Peter Joseph, Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner, and Sheriff Marine Program
Director Jon Stuart to discuss concerns about long-term vessel anchoring and derelict boats in Port
Ludlow harbor, focusing on the risk of environmental damage, challenges with enforcement, and
whether local anchoring regulations should be strengthened. The Sheriff's Office will continue to work
to improve vessel tracking, reporting, education, communication, and will keep evaluating if future
regulatory or enforcement changes are warranted.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:31 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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Joint Special Meeting — June 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
and Port of Port Townsend Business Meeting
Point Hudson Pavilion Building, 355 Hudson St. Port Townsend, WA 98368
CALL TO ORDER: Board of County Commissioners Chair Greg Brotherton called the Special Board
of County Commissioner meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of Commissioner Heidi
Eisenhour and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette. The Port of Port Townsend called their meeting
to order at handled chairing duties.
DISCUSSION re: Economic development objectives and projects: The Jefferson County
Commissioners reviewed topics of importance for each of their districts which included defining roles
and working together on a collaborative framework to meet objectives and build a strong economy.
The Port Commission shared its desires for light industrial development, support and affordability for
start-up businesses, climate mitigation, and energy independence as well as potential partnerships with
nonprofits. Staff shared drawings of the Industrial Development at and around Jefferson County
Industrial Airport and reviewed the challenges surrounding processing of permits which involve
approval of a binding site plan, and requirements for height, impervious surfaces, and a 50-foot buffer.
The County Commissioners expressed excitement about the JCIA industrial park and inquired about
possibilities of a Port investment in Glen Cove, Port Hadlock or Chimacum. It was noted that in
Chimacum,there are other business development opportunities due to the completed sewer project.
Discussion also included the potential creation of an urban scale industrial development, including a
sewer extension at Glen Cove. Options included expanding the UGA or arranging a UGA swap or bulb
out. Some concern was expressed about any perception of special treatment of prioritizing government
permitting over individuals and businesses. A question arose: If there is an economic benefit, how might
it also apply to individual businesses?
County Administrator Josh Peters spoke about the work toward a Settlement Agreement on the Port's
appeal of the Hearing Examiner decision regarding the Airport Binding Site Plan(BSP). Following this
reexamination of the issues or misperceptions of the intentions to date, he recommended working
together to overlay the County's Comprehensive Plan with the Port projects and perhaps Airport Master
Plan. The County also asked for any Port-suggested amendments to the economic development sections
of the Comprehensive Plan and/or the development regulations in the County Code related to light
industrial development to solidify the partnership.
The group discussed building resilience into industrial development for disaster recovery, shelter, and
food storage due to the Port's location at the airport and transit center. County Administrator Peters
asked the Port to consider where it sees itself in the emergency management structure.
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Port Executive Director Eron Berg explained that as soon as 2027, the Port intends o it AEu7rr
and last industrial development levy (IDD-3). IDD-2, which will expire next year, generated $16.9
million and they are leveraging $60 million for projects. He encouraged more thought in what other
locations aside from the airport might be great for a targeted investment or opportunity.
The County requested an abbreviated list of issues from the Port so the Commission and Planning
Commission can have them at hand for timely Comprehensive Plan and associated development code
amendment discussions. County Department of Community Development(DCD) Director Jeremy
Williammee mentioned the Planning Commission is meeting tomorrow about their Comprehensive Plan
recommendations.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The floor was opened to allow for public comments, and two
comments were received.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m. until the next
regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Greg Brotherton, Chair
Heidi Eisenhour, Member
ATTEST: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board
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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting — June 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid)
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour and
Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton called the meeting
to order at the appointed time and played the Taps song on a mandolin.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and
nine comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments.
PROCLAMATION re: Declaring June 19,2026 to be Juneteenth, a Holiday
Celebrating African American Liberation: After all three Commissioners read aloud the
proclamation, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Dudley-
Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Commissioners discussed the
importance of Juneteenth.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Dudley-Nollette made two motions, which she later recalled. She then moved to approve the Consent
Agenda, with scrivener error corrections to items 5, and 6 to correct section 7 in both of those
agreements, and to take "Port" of out of the agenda description of Item 12. Commissioner Eisenhour
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 31-0615-26R re: In the matter of Jefferson County's final approval of
vacation of a portion of Mumby Road Right-of-Way
2. AGREEMENT re: Conceptual design for the expansion of the PHUGA Water Reclamation
Facility; $67,329; Public Works; Tetra Tech LLC
3. AGREEMENT re: ADA Equipment for Blue Heron Middle School; $9,909.49; Public Health;
Port Townsend School District
4. AGREEMENT re: Ballot drop box in Port Ludlow;No cost; Auditor's Office; Port Ludlow
Associates, LLC
5. AGREEMENT re: Ballot drop box in Port Hadlock;No cost; Auditor's Office; Jefferson
County Library
6. AGREEMENT re: Ballot drop box in Nordland;No cost; Auditor's Office; EJFR Nordland Fire
Station Property
7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Tree removal for site preparation of culvert replacement
along Oil City Road; Adding six exhibits that comply with federal requirements; Public Works;
Olympic Resources LLC
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8. LANDOWNER AGREEMENT re: Use of County property for stewardship activities;No cost;
Jefferson County; Public Health; North Olympic Salmon Coalition
9. SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT re: Hood Canal Regional Pollution Identification and
Correction(PIC) Phase 5 Project; $53,918.94; Public Health; Hood Canal Coordinating Council
(HCCC)
10. SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT re: ADA Chair; $3,250; Public Health; Jefferson County
Historical Museum of Art& History
11. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 2 re: Medications,program staff, supplies, and release and
reentry coordination; $769,580; Sheriff's Office; Washington State Healthcare Authority, and
APPROVAL OF MOTION: Delegate signing authority to the Jail Superintendent
12. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Dock revitalization for the Port Townsend Paper Corporation
13. MOTION APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 32-0615-26R re: In the matter of reactivation of
Drainage District No. 1, also known as Chimacum Drainage District,pursuant to RCW
85.38.220: The Board of County Commissioners move to approve the resolution in the Agenda
Packet which reactivates Chimacum Drainage District No. 1 because reactivating the drainage
district is in the public interest.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of May 11, 18 and 26, 2026,
June 1, 2026
15. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated June 5, 2026 and totaling $183,971.82
(SHWT), and Dated June 5, 2026 and totaling $2,493,073.06
16. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated June 8, 2026 and totaling
$1,250,158.28
UPDATE re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 1st
Quarter County Income Report: DNR Assistant Region Manager Drew Rosanbalm, DNR Olympic
Region Manager Bill Wells, Assessor Jeff Chapman, and Junior Taxing District members were present
for the quarterly report discussion. Manager Rosanbalm reviewed the 1'Quarter 2026 report which
included about$29,700 in first quarter revenue, with additional timber sale revenue expected soon. He
also reviewed upcoming timber sales and highlighted the Valley Vista project, which is an experimental
harvest designed to balance revenue generation with preservation of older forest characteristics.
The Commissioners and local taxing districts discussed the importance of timber revenues for schools
and fire districts, while fire district representatives expressed appreciation for improved communication
and interest in participating in future forest tours.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County
Administrator discussed miscellaneous topics, and Commissioner Eisenhour reviewed some of the
meetings she attended.
WORKSHOP re: Status update on Enterprise Permitting& Licensing(EPL)
system: Central Services Director Shawn Frederick, Public Health Director Apple Martine, DCD
Director Jeremy Williammee, and previous DCD Administrative Services Manager Chelsea Pronovost
were present for discussion. Staff provided a report of the EPL implementation progress noting that
since it's launch in 2022, it is now 85% configured. The new system has largely eliminated paper-based
permitting, improved public transparency through the Customer Self-Service(CSS)portal, and
streamlined processes such as code enforcement tracking, inspections, reporting, and permit
management. Staff emphasized that EPL is functioning well and continues to evolve.
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The discussion covered challenges related to staffing, funding, and long-term maintenance. The
Commissioners reviewed whether the existing technology fee should be used more aggressively to fund
current improvements. After discussion, Chair Brotherton invited a representative of local builders to
provide comments.
The meeting was recessed at 12:14 p.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
2:10 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 concluded the Executive Session and
resumed the regular meeting at 2:10 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public
comment taken on this topic.
WORKSHOP re: Strategic Plan Draft Implementation Report: County
Administrator Josh Peters and several department contributors were present for the 2024-2028 Strategic
Plan Workshop. Administrator Peters and staff highlighted the benefits of the strategic planning process
in strengthening collaboration, strategic thinking, and coordination across departments. There are plans
to refine the report and continue building a framework for tracking and communicating progress towards
the County's strategic priorities.
HEARING re: Jefferson County Fireworks Ban: DCD Director/Fire Marshal Jeremy
Williammee explained that the proposed ordinance would prohibit the discharge of consumer fireworks
year-round in unincorporated Jefferson County, replacing the current system that ties restrictions to fire
danger levels. He summarized the related code changes, including an escalating penalty structure for
violations and provisions holding both individuals and property owners accountable. The fireworks ban
itself, if approved, will take effect one year after adoption. Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner, Chief Civil Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) Philip Hunsucker, Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Tracer, and other fire
personnel were in attendance for the hearing.
After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony. The following
individuals provided testimony: Tom Thiersch—Jefferson County, and Shellie Yarnell - Brinnon.
The Commissioners deliberated on an amendment to include cleanup of fireworks. After deliberations,
Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 02-0615-26 re: Amending Chapter
8.75 (Fireworks and Sky Lanterns) of the Jefferson County Code, including the scrivener errors, and
changes to Section 8 that have been identified in the hearing today. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
• jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us; how correspondence gets listed
• Commissioners' Briefing - Continued
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• Calendar Coordination
• County Administrator; annual review process starting
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
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