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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting — June 22, 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 a tune on a fiddle.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and 19
comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments.
PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming July 2026 as America's 2506 Anniversary of
Independence: This item was tabled until the afternoon session, and then ultimately tabled until July 6,
2026.
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. HEARING NOTICE re: Budget Appropriations; Various County Departments; Hearing to be
held July 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson Street,
Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID)
2. HEARING NOTICE re: Open Space Tax Application CUA2025-00001 Jefferson Land Trust,
Hearing to be held July 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers located at 1820
Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID)
3. RESOLUTION NO. 33-0622-26R re: Construct a road on a portion of public Right-of-Way
known as W. Foster Street
4. AGREEMENT re: HJ Carroll Park caretakers; $17,702; Public Works; Jeffrey and Melissa
Slone
5. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Public Defense;No additional amount; County
Administrator; Jefferson County Associated Counsel (JAC)
6. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Develop permit app for CSS portal; Additional amount
of$15,000 for a total of$40,000; Public Health; Cherie Moulin
7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.2 re: Emergency Shelter lease at the American Legion;
Contract extended up through June 2027; County Administrator; American Legion Marvin G.
Shields Memorial Post 26
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8. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Emergency Shelter management; Contract extended
through December 31, 2026 with the option to extend 6 months; County Administrator; Bayside
Housing & Services
9. AGREEMENT, Supplemental No.3 re: Little Quilcene River Bridge replacement, County
Project No. 18020970, Federal Aid No. BRS-Q161(010); Additional amount of$75,516 for a
total of$610,654; Public Works; Sargent Engineers, Inc
10. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: North Olympic Development Council (NODC)National Coastal
Resilience Fund grant application to support Brinnon floodway planning
11. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated June 15, 2026 and totaling
$613,738.75
12. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated June 16, 2026 and totaling $73,014.73
WORKSHOP re: Comprehensive Plan Update and Potential Action re: HEARING
NOTICE re: Hearing to be held on July 6,2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers
located at 1820 Jefferson Street,Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID): DCD Director Jeremy
Williammee provided an overview of the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update process which included
extensive public engagement, Planning Commission review, and consultant-supported work completed
since 2023. Some key policies include housing, climate, growth management, and development
regulations intended to accommodate projected population growth through 2045, with a particular focus
on housing opportunities and infrastructure within the Irondale-Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area.
Commissioners discussed housing density proposals, future growth projections,transportation and
infrastructure considerations, and questions related to specific zoning designations. Director Williammee
noted that additional work will be completed on transportation concurrency and other implementation
measures before the update process is finalized.
Director Williammee stated that if approved, they would like to publish a hearing notice for a hearing to
be held on July 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve a public hearing
on the 2025 Comp Plan Update and to approve the draft notice of public hearing for publication.
Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 9:53 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT MEETING with Jamestown S'Klallam
Tribe(JST) re: Letters of Support for the Land Transfer Act of 2026: JST Chairman Ron Allen,
JST Natural Resources Director Hansi Hals, and JST Wildlife Refuge Manager Fawn Wagner were
present to discuss the proposed Protection Island land transfer with the Board of County Commissioners.
The proposed federal legislation is sponsored by Congresswoman Emily Randall and Senator Maria
Cantwell. Protection Island is the only property included in the proposal that is located within Jefferson
County. The Commissioners have been asked to submit a letter supporting the legislation, but requested
additional information after receiving substantial public comment questioning why ownership should
change when the current co-management arrangement appears to be working successfully.
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Tribal representatives explained that the Tribe has managed day-to-day operations at both refuges under
a co-management agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since August 2024, which includes
repairs to roads, docks, water systems, invasive species removal, prairie and seabird habitat restoration,
wildlife monitoring and research, creosote removal, increased volunteer participation, and more frequent
law-enforcement and incident response.
After discussion with the Tribe, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow public comments, and 9
comments were received. Members of the public generally praised the Tribe's stewardship and
supported its continued role as co-manager but strongly opposed transferring ownership.
The Commissioners and the Tribes responded to the comments received.
The meeting was recessed at 12:31 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
2:01 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 2:01 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public
comment taken on this topic.
FAREWELL re: Discovery Behavioral Healthcare (DBH) announces leadership
transition: Outgoing DBH CEO Jim Novelli was present and introduced incoming CEO Scott Blakely
to the Board. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Novelli for his contributions to DBH and welcomed new
CEO Blakely to Jefferson County. Mr. Novelli discussed some of the projects and tasks that CEO
Blakely will be working on in the near future to help individuals with substance abuse or mental health
issues.
WORKSHOP re: Strategic Plan implementation—Part 2: County Administrator Josh
Peters and Public Health CHIP Program Manager Lara Cittadini were present to continue providing a
Progress Report for the County's Strategic Plan. The presentation included updates to performance
measures, reporting methods, and data for several strategic objectives. Staff is continuing to work on
refining metrics, improving data collection and reporting processes, and ensuring that progress can be
effectively communicated to both the Board and the public.
The Board discussed ways to improve future tracking and aligning strategic plan objectives with other
County planning efforts.
The meeting was recessed at 3:15 p.m. and reconvened at 3:20 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
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ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
• Continued discussion re: Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe support letters: The Commissioners agreed
to have further discussion before making recommendation on the proposed land transfer.
• 250th Independence Day Proclamation: The Commissioners tabled the proclamation until further
edits can be made
• Calendar Coordination
• Miscellaneous topics
• Commissioners Briefing Session
WORKSHOP re: Brinnon Floodplain Acquisitions Project re: Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office#26-1151A Brinnon Floodplain Acquisitions: Natural
Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny provided an overview of the proposed Recreation and
Conservation Office(RCO) grant application to acquire flood-prone properties in Brinnon from willing
sellers and return the land to open space. A resolution will be prepared for adoption at a later date.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
• Commissioners' Briefing Session
• Miscellaneous topics
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:32 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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