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Home My WebLink AboutCONSENT BOCC Minutes 080326 ,e,oN co ejil 64. DRAFT /!1bE!I NGCO� MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — August 3, 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 bouzouki instrument. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and 16 comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. PUBLIC HEALTH and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information regarding public health in Jefferson and Clallam County. Emergency Management Director Willie Bence provided information on the wildfires in Eastern Washington. He noted that they are in a Particularly Dangerous Situation(PDS) in Spokane, and that Jefferson County will be experiencing some mild smoke conditions. Dr. Berry discussed being prepared for air quality, preventing wildfires, recent commercially sold contaminated vegetables leading to an outbreak, and urged the public to buy their produce from local farmers. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda, minus Items No. 1 and 12 for further discussion. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. re: In the Matter of Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Levy Lid Lift(Removed from the Consent Agenda and approved later in the meeting) 2. RESOLUTION NO.39-0803-26R re: In the Matter of Applying for SRFB grant funding for the Brinnon Floodplain Acquisitions RCO Project#26-1151A 3. AGREEMENT re: Aerial Imagery for GIS; $20,000; Assessor's Office; Washington Technology Solutions 4. AGREEMENT re: Election tabulation software license and hardware maintenance; $156,225.50/3 years; Auditor's Office; Election Systems& Software LLC (ES&S) 5. AGREEMENT re: Brinnon Community Center parking lot—Lease of the east side of the parking lot; $1,708.80; Central Services; Washington State Department of Transportation 6. AGREEMENT re: Consumer support services; $737,125; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 1 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026 7. AGREEMENT re: Phase 4 NWSWB On-site grinder pump installation for PHUGA, Project No. 40521280, EPA Grant No. 02J97501; $796,634.40; Public Works; Russ Construction LLC. 8. AGREEMENT, Supplement No. 1 re: Upper Hoh Road MP 9.7 to MP 9.8 emergency repair, Project No. 18019880; $7,104 totaling$41,595; Public Works; Widener and Associates 9. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Individual employment services; Additional $6,000 for total of$261,798.40; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 10. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.5 re: Breast, cervical and colon health services; $1,000; Public Health; Public Health of Seattle and King County 11. MOTION TO DELEGATE SIGNING AUTHORITY to the County Administrator re: AGREEMENT re: Salary, benefits, training and equipment for new staff; $762,233.96; Sheriff's Office; Criminal Justice Training Commission 12. AUTHORIZATION of the issuance of a 2027 Lodging Tax Funding RFP in the amount of $1,004,000 (Removed from the Consent Agenda) 13. CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: Position 4 Lachlan Carey; Position 13 Brian Roach; Position 14 Melissa Spear 14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 13, 20, 27, and Special Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2026 (Finance Committee) The meeting was recessed at 10:23 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: Harm Reduction Program reports: Harm Reduction Coordinator Anya Callahan was present to provide a report on Harm Reduction services in Jefferson County. The workshop was paused to allow time for the next scheduled item, and reconvened afterwards. WORKSHOP with the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, US. Department of the Interior(DOI): Deputy Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs with the United States Department of Interior Nathan Naidu was virtually present to meet the Commissioners, introduce himself, and inform the Board on how he can facilitate their comments and requests as they pertain to the Department of Interior. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and two comments were received. WORKSHOP re: Harm Reduction Program reports- Continued: Harm Reduction Coordinator Anya Callahan was present to continue providing a report on Harm Reduction services in Jefferson County. She answered questions posed by the Commissioners, and participated in discussion regarding no barrier housing, statistics, and basic needs for those with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and three comments were received. The Commissioners discussed possibly requesting that the Fair Association allow individuals from the recently displaced homeless encampment, staying longer than the original 10 day maximum stay. The meeting was recessed at 12:11 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. 2 UHAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026 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. 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, and Public Works Director. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:01 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:02 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:15 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 2:16 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. regarding 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 2:40 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. DISCUSSION re: RESOLUTION re: In the Matter of Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Levy Lid Lift(Consent Agenda Item No. 1): The Commissioners reviewed a comment received regarding the proposed Resolution. Public Works Director Eric Kuzma joined the meeting to answer questions posed by the Board. After discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 40-0803-26R re: Adoption of a Resolution to approve a Levy Lid Lift, with no changes. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Chair Brotherton opened the floor for public comments, and one comment was received. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Calendar Coordination DISCUSSION re: Letter of recommendation regarding the proposed Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Land Transfer Act of 2026: The Commissioners discussed the draft letter and public comments previously received. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette shared that she spoke with Congresswoman Emily Randall's staff and provided feedback from her office. Ultimately, the Commissioners agreed to forward comments received on the issue to Congresswoman Randall's office, and not to send a letter. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and two comments were received. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS-Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Calendar Coordination—continued • Commissioners' Briefing Session • Miscellaneous topics 3 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:13 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