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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT MINUTES I. 1 MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — July 6, 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. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton opened the floor for public comments, and three comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: The Commissioners reviewed Consent Agenda items and reviewed scrivener errors. Approval of the Consent Agenda was tabled for later in the meeting. MONTHLY PUBLIC HEALTH AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Emergency Management Director Willie Bence reported on individuals that receive the SNAP benefit will need to provide proof of volunteer hours to continue receiving them. Department of Emergency Management(DEM)has a list of volunteer locations as well as the Washington State University (WSU) Extension. He noted that this summer will be a warmer and dryer year with limited snowpack, limited rain, and moderate fire danger. He thanked Preparedness Day participants for contributing to a good turnout. Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information regarding public health in Jefferson County and the United States and answered KPTZ questions. Covid-19 and Flu are currently at low levels, and tracking is primarily limited to emergency visits and hospitalizations. An influenza outbreak was reported at a military facility, but not significantly local. Cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)are being reported in Kitsap with no reports locally. The Covid-19 booster is not being aggressively pushed at this time but she recommended that elders and long term care residents get it. Dr. Berry also commented on the recent legislative changes restricting SNAP funding due to a new requirement for adults without young children or verified disabilities,to document 80 hours of work or volunteer hours monthly. Medicaid recipients will also have to report work or volunteer requirements by the end of this year. She also noted that ticks and mosquitoes are on the rise. 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026 ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA- CONTINUED: The Commissioners reviewed consent items. After discussion of Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as updated. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion with a friendly amendment to pull Consent Agenda Item No. 27 re; Public Defense Improvement Funds. The friendly amendment was agreeable to Commissioner Eisenhour. Chair Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AWARD OF CONTRACT re: Phase 4—Northwest School of Wooden Boats(NWSWB) and Star Marine On-site Grinder Pump Installation for Port Hadlock UGA; Public Works; Russ Construction, LLC 2. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT re: Issuance of Food Worker Cards for Jefferson County; $6.50 revenue per card issued; Public Health; Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department 3. AGREEMENT re: Ballot drop box in Port Ludlow;No cost; Auditor's Office; Port Ludlow Associates, LLC 4. AGREEMENT re: Data sharing—child deaths; No fiscal impact; Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 5. AGREEMENT re: Economic Development services through APEX Accelerator Program; $10,000; County Administrator; EDC Team Jefferson 6. AGREEMENT re: Public Infrastructure Fund (PIF)—Jefferson Timber Cooperative Project; $285,000; County Administrator; Port of Port Townsend 7. AGREEMENT re: Office construction for District Court Victim Coordinator Office; $15,921.55; Central Services; Loves Construction 8. AGREEMENT re: Port Townsend Community Center walk-in refrigerator repair; $15,500; Central Services; Jack Frost Company 9. AGREEMENT re: Port Townsend Community Center gymnasium stair replacement; $8,236.22; Central Services; CKS Builders 10. AGREEMENT re: Clearwater Sheriff's Office HVAC replacement; $8,521.29; Central Services; Jack Frost Co. 11. AGREEMENT re: Chetzemoka Park ADA playground equipment; $4,749.49; Public Health; City of Port Townsend 12. AGREEMENT re: Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS); $974,829; Public Health; Washington State Development of Social and Health Services 13. AGREEMENT re: School-to-Work program; $9,430.40 per student; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 14. AGREEMENT re: E911 County Basic Service Operations; $399,421.85; JeffCom; Washington State Military Department 15. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Mental health prevention program; Additional $11,563, for a total of$34,689.39; Public Health; The Benji Project 16. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Chimacum School District mental health services; Additional amount of$18,032, for a total of$54,096.55; Public Health; Jumping Mouse Children's Center 17. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Brinnon School District mental health services; Additional amount of$17,511, for a total of$52,533.79; Public Health; Jumping Mouse Children's Center 18. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: School-to-Work direct service; Change to Exhibit C; Public Health; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services—Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026 19. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: School-based mental health counseling; Additional amount of$77,150, for a total of$231,540.41; Public Health; Olympic Educational Service District#114 20. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Social support services for staff working with the Alternative Enforcement Program; Extension to June 30, 2027 and additional $4,400; Public Health; MCS Counseling 21. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 2 re: Case management for clients in the Alternative Enforcement Program; Extension to June 30, 2027 and additional $4,000; Public Health; Discovery Behavioral Healthcare 22. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: School to work start-up; Additional amount of $1,775.63, for a total of$44,775.63; Public Health; Washington Department of Social & Health Services 23. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.2 re: Community inclusion services; Additional amount of $15,859, for a total of$470,322.70; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 24. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 3 re: Residential substance abuse treatment in prisons and jails; $392,803.87; Public Health; Believe in Recovery, LLC—July 1, 2025 25. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 15 re: Consolidated contracts; Additional amount of $1,916,986, for a total of$8,209,503; Public Health; State of Washington Department of Health 26. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Between Jefferson County, Shold Excavating, Inc., and Suzanne Martin, an independent septic designer; Future sharing of additional costs 27. MOTION TO DELEGATE SIGNING AUTHORITY to the Grants Administrator re: AGREEMENT re: Public Defense Improvement Funds; $63,854.27; Auditor's Office; Office of Public Defense—REMOVED 28. CONSERVATION FUTURES FUND CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (CFFCOC) APPOINTMENT: Open interest—Anadromous Fish; Michael Donald 29. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2026, June 8, and 15, 2026 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2026 (Joint Port) 30. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated July 2, 2026 totaling $2,516,876.39 31. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated June 22, 2026 and totaling $841,516.95 WORKSHOP re: OMB proposes major overhaul of Federal Grant rules: The Commissioners received an Action Alert from the National Association of Counties regarding a proposed federal rule budget which would rewrite 2 CFR Part 200 of the Uniform Guidance. This proposed rewrite would represent the largest overhaul of federal grant rules since 2013. The rule governs every federal grant Jefferson County receives, which includes public safety,transportation,housing, public health, emergency management and more. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette and Acorn Consulting Federal Lobbyist Crystal Ellerbe shared a letter outlining their comments to the Office of Management and Budget(OMB). The Commissioners discussed edits to the letter. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to send a letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding the overhauling of the Federal Grant rules, as amended. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026 HEARING re: Proposed 2"d Quarter Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County Departments Finance Director Judy Shepherd shared the appropriations: Finance Director Judy Shepherd presented the various budget appropriations from County departments, and answered questions posed by the Board. Emergency Shelter Fund 149 appropriation was addressed, and Director Shepherd noted that the Housing Fund Board (HFB) has not approved the expense yet. After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and the following individuals provided testimony: Tom Thiersch—Jefferson County and Shelly Yarnell—Brinnon. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Brotherton closed the public hearing. He stated that deliberations will continue in the afternoon. HEARING re: 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Associated Unified Development Code(UDC)Amendments: County Administrator Josh Peters, DCD Director Jeremy Williammee, and Development Code Administrator Greg Ballard were present to provide an update on the Comprehensive Plan for 2025-2045, and to answer questions posed by the Board. After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and the following individual provided testimony: Eric Jones - Port Townsend. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Brotherton closed the public hearing and entered deliberations. The deliberations centered on mid-class housing and planning. The Commissioners addressed recent testimony regarding specific policy adjustment, and the 70-foot building height allowance within the Urban Growth Area(UGA). DCD staff shared feedback from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue and the Fire Marshal confirming that local fire apparatus can service 70-foot structures. Additionally,the conversation touched on feedback from Department of Ecology, which recommended removing specific setback numbers from the comprehensive plan to maintain consistency and defer directly to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Focused on proposed high-density residential upzones intended to meet state mandates for affordable housing at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI),the Commissioners had objections to the parcels selected by the data analysis,pointing out that one major targeted area is a wetland heavily constrained by Chimacum Creek, while another lacked proper neighborhood notification, and deferred the upzone evaluation to a further annual amendment cycle to allow for more site-specific analysis and genuine community engagement. Chair Brotherton stated they would extend deliberations to the afternoon, if time permitted. Monday, July 13, 2026,was also reserved for further discussion, if needed. The meeting was recessed at 12:04 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 1:31 p.m. to 2:16 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), Community Development Director, Water Quality Manager, and Natural Resources Program Coordinator. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:16 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:20 p.m. to 2:34 p.m. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:34 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:34 to 2:46 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:46 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026 The meeting recessed at 2:49 due to technical difficulty and reconvened at 2:54 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report: Parks & Recreation Manager Matt Tyler, Jefferson County Parks& Recreation Board(JPRAB) Chair Bob Doyle and Vice Chair Karen Nyrop were present to share their report on campgrounds and parks in Jefferson County. They expressed the need to keep them maintained and were opposed to implementing additional fees to access parks. JPRAB Chair Doyle referenced the levy lid lift and noted if passed, it would fully fund Parks and Rec, community centers, 4H, and the Fairgrounds. They answered questions posed by the Commissioners. WORKSHOP re: Jefferson Land Trust Jurisdictional (JLT) Conferral RCO Grant Application #26-1308 and 26-1311: JLT Director of Conservation Sarah Spaeth and JLT Conservation Coordinator Marlowe Moser were present to share their request for support of two RCO grants. JTL would like to acquire property located within the City of Port Townsend. If awarded the grant, the JTL will be able to acquire about 26.4 additional acres in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, including approximately 15.7 acres of Rights of Way for which the City indicated support. The acquisitions would conserve connected wildlife habitat and popular public trail corridors within the area which is commonly referred to as Cappy's Trails. This area has also been defined as a future park in the City of Port Townsend's 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The second grant, through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) Farmland Preservation account, is to permanently protect property located in the Center Valley area of Chimacum. If awarded, the grant funding would allow acquisition of a conservation easement on a 61-acre farm property. JLT seeks to protect the West Valley Farm to ensure its availability for agricultural productivity in the county, in perpetuity. They will bring forward draft letters of support for board approval at a later date. WORKSHOP re: U.S. Forest Service—Forest election form: County Administrator Josh Peters, Treasurer Stacie Prada, Eric Kuzma, and Assessor Jeff Chapman discussed a proposal to rebalance its funding allocations under the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Act, which would tentatively move toward 10% for Title II and 5% for Title III funds, while keeping Title I funding unchanged to protect the roads budget. While Title II funding strictly requires that at least 50%go toward road,trail and watershed maintenance, concerns were that reducing these funds might inadvertently harm the local Noxious Weeds Program. Title III funds are used to Federal Forests. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to change the County's distribution percentages for Title I, II, and III monies made under the Secure Rules Schools and Community Self-determination Act, maintaining 85% for Title I, which half will go to Fund 180 for county roads, and half will go to local school districts, 10% for Title II, which will go to the US Forest Service Atlantic Peninsula Resource Advisory Committee for funding special projects on Federal Lands, and 5%for Title III Fund 147, which will fund federal forests. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING—Continued deliberations re: Proposed 2nd Quarter Budget Appropriations/ Extensions; Various County Departments: During deliberations, Commissioners sought clarification on the Emergency Shelter appropriation. Director Shepherd stated that the contract has been amended and there is a need for more budget. 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026 After deliberations, Director Shepherd recommended approving $301,345 in appropriations, and going to the Housing Fund Board(HFB) for a recommendation of$70,000. After deliberations, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.34-0706-26R re: Second quarter budget appropriations for 2026, with one amendment under Fund 149,the line that says Bayside Emergency Shelter, will be changed to $132,384,the remaining list of appropriations stands, and the conversation will continue with the Housing Fund Board. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: The Commissioners requested that the Shelter Coalition members be invited to attend a future meeting. Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:33 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 Adiel McKnight, CMC Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Deputy Clerk of the Board 6 -� t- 9s/iINdC° MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — July 13, 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 17 comments were received, with most of the comments pertaining to the proposed Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe land transfer of Protection Island and Dungeness Spit. The Commissioners addressed the comments. DISCUSSION re: Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe correspondence dated June 24,2026: The Commissioners reviewed the responses they have been receiving from the public on the proposal of transferring Protection Island (Jefferson County), and Dungeness Spit(Clallam County) to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. It was noted by the Commissioners that a majority of comments heard were against the land transfer, but that they have been receiving comments from the community in favor of the transfer. Commissioner Eisenhour stated that she will rework the draft letters to State representatives that incorporate comments from the public,and bring forward to the Board at a later date. 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. HEARING NOTICE re: Conservation Futures Fund program project applications in 2026; Hearing to be held Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers located at 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID) 2. RESOLUTION NO.35-0713-26R re: In the matter of finding and determination to declare certain personal property as surplus, authorize disposal, and remove from the annual inventory of the capitalized fixed assets 3. AGREEMENT re: Remote registered dietitian through WIC; $31,200; Public Health; Adrienne Maxwell, RDN 4. AGREEMENT re: Infant mental health mentor; $2,800; Public Health; Gina Veloni 5. AGREEMENT re: School-based mental health services—Quilcene School District; $22,200; Public Health; Jessica Garcia 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026 6. AGREEMENT re: School-based mental health services—Port Townsend School District; $22,200; Public Health; Sun Path Healing LLC; Andrea Knutson 7. AGREEMENT re: Capacity Building subaward; $15,000; Public Health;North Olympic Salmon Coalition 8. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.2 re: On-Site Sewage Action Plan; $90,645; Public Health; Puget Sound Partnership 9. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 3 re: Student assistance professional services; Extension of time and additional funds; Public Health; Quilcene School District No. 40 10. LETTER(S) OF SUPPORT re: Quimper Wildlife Corridor and West Valley Farm conservation projects 11. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENTS (2)re: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB); Karin Nyrop—District 3; and Susie Marshall—District 3 12. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated July 6, 2026 for $1,225,985.01 WORKSHOP re: Potential Department of Emergency Management organizational changes: Emergency Management Director Willie Bence was present to explain the proposed organizational changes to the Emergency Management Department. He outlined the four potential pathways as: 1) Keeping the status quo, 2) Creating an Emergency Management Advisory Council, 3) Create an Emergency Management Board with independent governance structure, or 4) Merger with JeffCOM 911. During discussion,the Commissioners agreed that they would like to pursue the merger outlined in Option 4. JeffCOM 911 Executive Director Matt Stewart joined the meeting to answer additional questions posed by the Board and the public. After discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to authorize the Department of Emergency Management to explore the concept of combining with JeffCOM 911. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion.Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comment, and one comment was received. After further discussion, Chair Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP with the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, US. Department of the Interior(DOI): This item was tentative tabled to July 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. DISCUSSION re: County response to Mill Road encampment: County Administrator Josh Peters, Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner and Public Health Director Apple Martine were present to discuss the planned closure of an encampment near the Port Townsend Paper Mill, following multiple fires, including a June 24, 2026 wildfire that may have originated from a campfire. The meeting was recessed and reconvened to continue discussion on this topic. The meeting was recessed at 11:21 a.m. and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026 DISCUSSION re: County response to Mill Road encampment - Continued: The group continued discussion after the recess and acknowledged the unsanctioned encampment has significant public safety risks, difficult emergency access, and a threat to Port Townsend's primary power lines. There have been weeks of coordinated outreach, offering shelter beds, transportation assistance, storage for belongings, and other resources while providing notice that the encampment must be vacated. Staff emphasized that the objective is to relocate individuals safely, rather than make arrests. Following the closure, Jefferson County anticipates a substantial cleanup effort to remove hazardous debris,trash, and abandoned property to restore the area. Commissioner Eisenhour excused herself from the meeting at 12:10 p.m. and rejoined the meeting during the afternoon session. The meeting was recessed at 12:15 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 1:31 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 Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA). The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. and took the following action: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved that the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners approve the Settlement Agreement between the County, Monte Reinders, Vikek Environmental Engineers LLC, and Dr. Victor Okereke for$150,000 to be paid by the Washington County Risk Pool and with no admission of liability by the County or by Mr. Reinders. Commissioner Eisenhour 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. WORKSHOP re: North Hood Canal Recreation Project/Public Survey re: Letter of Support re: RCO Planning for Recreation Access (PRA) Application 26-1939: Assessor Jeff Chapman, Olympic Peninsula Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (OPORC) Director Laurie Thorpe, and North Hood Canal Chamber Director Andrew Schwartz were present to discuss the OPORC North Hood Canal recreation planning project, which aims to develop a community-driven outdoor recreation plan through extensive public engagement and a 90-day survey. The discussion focused on gathering public input about recreation priorities, the future of the Dosewallips Road corridor, parking, trail access, and economic impacts. Commissioners expressed support for the OPORC's work, emphasizing the potential benefits for South County tourism and sustainable recreation management. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to send a letter in support of the RCO planning for recreation application 26-1939. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and two comments were received. He called for a vote on the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Calendar coordination • Miscellaneous topics, homeless encampment CONTINUED DELIBERATIONS re: Adoption of the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and associated UDC amendments: DCD Director Jeremy Williammee briefly reviewed the revised documents reflecting the Board's previous direction, including removing the proposed zoning map changes and updating the land capacity analysis while noting that future zoning amendments could be considered through annual amendment cycles. The Commissioners expressed satisfaction that their revisions have been incorporated into the final draft version of the ordinance. After discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 03-0713-26 re: In the matter of an ordinance adopting the 2025 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 14-1210-18, which adopted the 2018 Comprehensive Plan and amending Ordinance Nos. 01-0426-21, 11-1218-23, 09-1209-24, solely to the extent these ordinances amended the 2018 Comprehensive Plan and amending the Unified Development Code (Title 18 JCC), as necessary to revise development regulations necessary to implement the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 3:12 p.m. and reconvened at 3:19 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Acknowledgement to all who worked on the Comprehensive Plan update • Commissioners' Briefing Session WORKSHOP re: 2027 Budget: County Administrator Josh Peters and Finance Director Judy Shepherd were present to review the 2027 General Fund budget outlook, reviewing current revenue trends, key financial uncertainties, and preliminary budget scenarios. The sales tax revenues are trending below projections, and there is uncertainty regarding the levy lid lift, future sales tax performance, and upcoming collective bargaining negotiations. Passage of the levy lid lift would largely stabilize the budget, but if it fails, the County will likely need to reduce the General Fund expenditures by approximately $1 Million. Director Shepherd outlined the upcoming"Budget Day"where each department will have 10 minutes to explain their priorities. 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: After some closing remarks from the Commissioners, Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:29 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 4,,,,,,,,o, (.0 ki) fs, -.-.. „ _... MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — July 20, 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 Gallow Glass jig on a fiddle. 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: Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO.36-0720-26R re: Updating the Right-of-Way acquisition procedures and replacing Jefferson County Resolution No. 11-23 and superseding previously-adopted appraisal waiver procedures 2. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT re: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)volunteer Guardian ad Litem(GAL) funds; $41,530; Juvenile Services; Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) 3. AGREEMENT re: Pavement markings on roads for calendar years 2026 through 2027; $201,775; Public Works; Specialized Pavement Marking LLC 4. AGREEMENT re: Subrecipient Agreement for ADA seating at the Larry Scott Trail; $5,742.98; Public Health; Peninsula Trails Coalition 5. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Dosewallips Rocky Brook Final Design; Change to Scope of Work only; Public Health; RCO Salmon Recovery Funding Board 6. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.2 re: Brinnon Reach Assessment and Conceptual Design; Additional $77,000 for a total of$295,428; Public Health; Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) 7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.2 re: Youth cannabis and commercial tobacco prevention; Additional prosocial activities; Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District 8. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 4 re: Environmental consultant services; Extension of contract; County Administrator; SWCA Environmental Consultants 9. ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE re: Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): 5 Reappointments: 1) The American Red Cross—Andrew Stockton; 2) Public Health—Apple Martine; 3) Port Townsend Police Department—Thomas Olson; 4) United States Navy—Tim 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026 Callister; and 5) Quilcene Fire Rescue—Timothy McKern; and 1 new Appointment: East Jefferson Fire Rescue—Bret Black 10. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Transfer station modernization project grant/loan application; Public Works; Washington State Department of Commerce Public Works Board 11. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated July 2, 2026 and totaling $183,223.88, and July 20, 2026 and totaling $75,350.66 12. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated July 13, 2026 and totaling $428,525.22, and July 20, 2026 and totaling $973,189.66 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following topics: Mill Road encampment cleanup, upcoming Tourism Coordinating Council (RFP), and Calendar Coordination. Future topic: Increased Risk Pool premiums. HEARING re: Open Space Tax Program Application—CUA2025-00001 Jefferson Land Trust: DCD Development Code Administrator Greg Ballard and Chief Deputy Assessor Sherrie Shold were present for the hearing. Staff explained that Jefferson Land Trust is proposing changing their property from Designated Forest Land to Open Space Land. The property in question is located at 305743 Highway 101, Brinnon, WA 98320 and is Parcel No. 602352002, and staff requested approval because the property met the program criteria and is protected by a conservation easement that permanently limits development. Jefferson Land Trust Director of Conservation Sarah Spaeth commented on the proposed transfer and answered questions about the property. Chair Brotherton opened the floor for public testimony, and no testimony was received. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public hearing. After deliberations, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Open Space Tax program Application CUA2025-00001 Jefferson Land Trust and declared that this agreement specifies the classification and conditions as provided for in Chapter 84.34 RCW and the conditions imposed by this Granting Authority; this agreement to tax according to the use of the property is not a contract and can be annulled or canceled at any time by the Legislature(RCW 84.34.070). Commissioner Dudley- Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:55 a.m. and reconvened at 11:03 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: Parcel inventory mapping: Treasurer Stacie Prada, Central Services Director Shawn Frederick, GIS Coordinator Kevin Hitchcock, Chickadee Forestry Owner Malloree Weinheimer and Chickadee Intern Isabel Squier were present for discussion on County parcel inventory mapping. They reviewed a new GIS-based inventory and interactive database of more than 300 county- owned parcels to help the County better understand current land uses, conservation opportunities, forestry potential, and possible surplus properties. The database can guide future land management decisions, noting that only about 34 small parcels were identified as potential surplus and that additional title research and possible code updates would be needed before any disposition of those properties could occur. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026 The meeting was recessed at 12:02 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 1:31 p.m. to 2:01 p.m. to review the performance of a public employee. No discussion of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the county; and, no final action on the hiring, setting the salary of an individual employee or class of employees, or discharging or disciplining an employee, exemption as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). Staff present: Human Resources Director. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 2:03 p.m. to 2:33 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 DCD Director. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:34 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:34 p.m. to 2:44 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:44 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. WORKSHOP re: 2027 Provisional Budget Goals and Objectives: Finance Director Judy Shepherd was present to review the budget goals and objectives, including continuation of the hiring freeze, updated capital expenditure thresholds, balanced budget expectations, and contingency planning tied to the outcome of the Parks and Recreation levy lid lift. Director Shepherd presented updated cash projections showing that failure of the levy lid lift could require at least $1 Million in budget reductions. Director Shepherd stated that she recommended that the Commissioners adopt the Provisional Budget Goals and Objectives today before the Auditor's Budget Call on August 3, 2026. Commissioner Eisenhour made the aforementioned motion. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette Heather stated that she would adjust the motion to make it clear that the discretionary service and mandated services review is going to be required one way or the other, and should be reflected in the document. Commissioner Eisenhour approved Commissioner Dudley-Nollette's friendly amendment. Clerk of the Board Carolyn Gallaway asked for clarification from Commissioner Dudley-Nollette that she is also making a formal second to the motion, and she agreed that she seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow 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 3:02 p.m. and reconvened at 3:05 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Review of letter re: Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's request for Protection Island • Miscellaneous topics • Commissioners' Briefing and Calendar Coordination—Continued NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:28 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 4 /l, ___) MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — July 27, 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 a song while playing his guitar. Fire Marshal/DCD Director Jeremy Williammee and Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Tracer were present to explain why the fire rating was recently changed to high in Jefferson County. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and three comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. 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. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT re: BECCA funding for Juvenile and Family Court Services; $23,078; Juvenile Services; Administrative Offices of the Courts 2. AGREEMENT re: Shorelines FCAAP Competitive Grant- Lower Dosewallips Flood Hazard Reduction; $250,000; Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology 3. AGREEMENT re: Ballot Drop Box Installation Project; $22,666.50; Auditor's Office; Loves Construction 4. AGREEMENT re: Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Graphic Design Project; $6,500; WSU Extension; Tonya Cole 5. AGREEMENT re: Noxious weed control—Knotweed;No cost; WSU Extension; Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group 6. AGREEMENT re: Subrecipient—Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program(CHIP) for Mason Street Workforce Housing; $999,576.35; Auditor's Office, Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County 7. AGREEMENT re: Police Services for the Hoh Tribe; $870,833.34 revenue over 38 months; Sheriffs Office; Hoh Tribe 8. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 2 re: Little Quilcene River Bridge replacement; Additional $261,662 for Right-of-Way costs; Public Works; Washington State Department of Transportation 9. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.3 re: Hoh River Resiliency—Lindner Complex Reach Design Project; $4,280 additional for a total of$839,713; Public Health;Natural Systems Design 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026 10. APPROVAL OF Olympic Peninsula Gateway Sign Project—Public Art Plan; and Approval of LTAC Recommendation for$6,500 in funding; and Delegation of Signing Authority for the Olympic Peninsula Gateway Sign Project to the Public Works Director and the County Administrator 11. MOTION TO DELEGATE SIGNING AUTHORITY to the County Administrator re: AGREEMENT re: Office of Public Defense, Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation Program; $4,500; Auditor's Office; Office of Public Defense 12. ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; District No. 2 member—Taylor McCormack 13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2026 14. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated July 27, 2026 and totaling $305,560.89 COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed calendar conflicts, recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics, and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)priorities. The meeting was recessed at 10:58 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: Applications for Conservation Futures Funding in 2026: Public Health Water Quality Manager Michael Dawson, Conservation Futures Program Clerk Tressa Linguist, and Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee (CFCOC) Chair Ron Rimpel Chair were present for the hearing. Manager Dawson briefly reviewed that the committee had previously presented recommendations on the East Dabob Bay project and the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT)project. Manager Dawson, CFCOC members, and staff in attendance answered questions posed by the Board. After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and no testimony was received. He closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.37-0727-26R re: Dedicating Conservation Futures funds to the Olympic Discovery Trail Eaglemount Link Project as authorized and in accordance with Jefferson County Code(JCC)Chapter 3.08 to provide a system of open spaces. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 38-0727-26R re: Dedicating Conservation Futures funds to the East Dabob Bay Acquisition Project as authorized and in accordance with Jefferson County Code (JCC) Chapter 3.08 to provide a system of open spaces. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. A member of the public was granted permission to provide comments, and he thanked the Commissioners for their support of the Dabob Bay project. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed the new Commissioners' Briefing format and provided input to the Clerk of the Board. The Board discussed upcoming events and miscellaneous topics. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026 The meeting was recessed at 11:31 a.m. and reconvened at 12:00 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP and roundtable with Elected Officials and Department Directors: • WSU Extension o Upcoming budget process • Department of Community Development o Comprehensive Plan was approved, notice went out to the public o Planning Commission retreat with BOCC—August 14, 2026 o UDC amendment coming up o Coordinated Water System Plan; approval process coming this fall o C-Pacer Grant; program is in place o Energy Efficient Housing Grant; still working on this o Staffing update o Short Term Rentals o Bi-partisan housing bill • Assessor's Office o Finished Brinnon valuations o Adding senior citizen exemptions from recent legislative changes o Leadership change as of January 1, 2027 o Fire protection assessments with DNR • Central Services o Aerial imagery; statewide contract o Capital outlay requests; reviewing requests soon o Law& Justice Center; would need dedicated funding o EV charging grant contracts o AI use in the County o Looking at a tool called Redacted for public records requests o OlyCAP; review progress regarding Community Center operations • Auditor's Office o Elections underway; only 12.59%return ballots so far o New ballot boxes o Staff update o Budget call is next week o Upcoming EFT payments training • Human Resources o Staff update; fully staffed o Lunch& Learn—August 25, 2026 regarding Corrections o Lunch& Learn—Early December regarding Public Works roads o Lunch& Learn—looking for October department/topic o Two employees passed away unexpectedly: District Court Administrator Brian Gleason and Elections staff member Krista Anderson. HR held grief circles and provided professional help when requested. • Prosecutor's Office—Civil DPA update 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026 o Risk Pool coverages: premiums, cyber,property, etc. o Large increase in sexual assault claims in the Risk Pool • Sheriffs Office o Homeless encampment coordination with other departments/agencies o CJTC HB2015; received grant for$762,000 • Judge Brandon Mack— Superior Court o Commented on the passing of Brian Gleason o Requesting to move Commissioner Speser to .25 FTE • Public Health o Staff update o Preparing for upcoming budget process o Potentially raising fees o Community Health Improvement Program(CHIP) • Communications o Outreach metrics for Strategic Plan; appreciates departmental support o Civic education series on social media o Auditor's Office—primaries toolkit o Kudos can be sent to Liz for the County quarterly newsletter • Public Works o Levy lid lift; awaiting election results o Capital projects underway o Solid Waste; Public Works Board application for capital improvements to transfer station o New Facility Design for transfer station o Road maintenance; working with the City of PT re: Chip sealing o Project updates: ODT Highway 20 crossing, Oil City Road- 2 projects underway, SR19 North pedestrian project, SR19 South safe streets for all, SR104 art process, Mason St. Project, Lord's Lake Project—looking to rebuild the dam, FEMA—they cancelled several projects, Quinault South Shore—no update received, Upper Hoh Road—may lose the road again this winter, Quilcene Bridge, TIP o State Auditor is auditing all their federal grants, including sewer The meeting was recessed at 1:18 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), Civil DPA, Public Works Director and DCD 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 2:17 p.m. to 2:32 p.m. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:33 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:33 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:47 p.m. The Commissioners took the following action: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to pursue dispute resolution per the future staffing agreement with statesman group to address outstanding 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026 billing issues for the Pleasant Harbor project. Commissioner Eisenhour 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. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Eisenhour commented on the shooting that took place in Seattle over the weekend. Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 2:51 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 `,,�o� (oG A it O` /.1,I I N C,,C MINUTES Special Meeting — July 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and Jefferson County Finance Committee Courthouse,Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA(HYBRID) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Brotherton called the Special Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting to order in the presence of Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour. The purpose of the Special Meeting was to allow the Commissioners to meet with the Finance Committee, and provide comments when necessary. All action taken at the meeting was done by Finance Committee(FC) members. Finance Committee Chair Stacie Prada called the Finance Committee meeting to order at the appointed time. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: FC Chair Prada opened the floor for public comments, and no comments were received. FC members then approved their agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FC members moved to approve the April 27, 2026 minutes as presented. DISCUSSION re: Treasurer's Report 2nd Quarter 2026, covering County and District debt and investments: FC Chair Prada reviewed the report with the Board. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Participants talked about potential future agenda items, and then Chair Brotherton adjourned the Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at 3:25 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Greg Brotherton, Chair ATTEST: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heidi Eisenhour, Member Clerk of the Board 1