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Home My WebLink About100526M J it (.0L: MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — October 5, 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 pentatonic flute. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and two 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. 49-1005-26R re: In the matter of closing the Parks Improvement Fund #175 and transferring the balance to the Parks and Recreation Fund#174 2. FINAL SHORT PLAT APPROVAL re: The Harborview Short Plat, SUB2023-00001; Department of Community Development; American Timber Resource LLC 3. BID AWARD re: Memorial Field infrastructure renovation project—Phase 1 (Fence demolition), County Project No. 17521350, RCO Project#24-1768; $59,787; Public Works; NW Construction General Contracting, Inc. 4. BID AWARD re: Memorial Field infrastructure renovation project—Phase 2 (Retaining wall and goal posts), County Project No. 17521350, RCO Project#24-1768; $46,553.93; Public Works; Eaglemount Excavation 5. BID AWARD re: Memorial Field infrastructure renovation project—Phase 3 (Install fence and gates), County Project No. 17521350, RCO Project#24-1768; $156,180; Public Works; M2 Industrial 6. AGREEMENT re: Education outreach event for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities; $7,500; Public Health; People First of Washington 7. AGREEMENT,Change Order No. 1 re: Quinault South Shore Road, MP 1.3 ER, Project No. 1802141, County Road No. 911607; Increase of$72,000 for a total of$397,000; Public Works; Rognlin's Inc. 8. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 6 re: Olympic Discovery Trail—Anderson Lake Connection; County Project No. 18019893, County Road No. 850200, Federal Aid Project No. STBGR-2016(030), RCO Project No. 20-1745; Increase of$34,766.25 for a total of $4,751,494.06; Public Works;Washington State Department of Transportation 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026 9. AGREEMENT, Consolidated Contract No. 16 re: Various programs; Additional $118,316 for a total of$8,327.819; Public Health; Washington State Department of Health 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2026 11. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated October 5, 2026 and totaling$987,885.57 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the Month of October,2026 as Resilience Awareness Month: After all 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 of the Resilience Project Minnie Whalen was present to thank the Commissioners for approving the proclamation, and to provide information on the collaboration throughout the Olympic Peninsula to create resiliency. PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information regarding public health in Jefferson and Clallam County. She reported an earlier COVID and flu season,with three COVID hospitalizations in Jefferson County in the past month. She noted that vaccines are widely available and residents are urged to get vaccinated right away. She also reviewed measles outbreak information, and reported that a healthcare worker in Russia recently contracted the pneumonic plague. Also reviewed was Halloween safety for children, and Dr. Berry encouraged that children were costumes that don't restrict their visibility, and to also be aware of costumes that reduce the ability for drivers to see them. She asked that community members drive slowly on Halloween to avoid any injuries. The meeting was recessed at 10:27 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: Adoption of the 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): Public Works County Engineer Monte Reinders was present for the hearing and reviewed completed 2026 projects, some of which included the Olympic Discovery Trail, South Shore Road repair, Big Quilcene River Bridge, and fish barrier culvert replacements on Oil City Road. Projects on the TIP are largely grant-funded with minimal County expenditure. The 2027-2032 project expenditures total approximately $200,000 per year in County funds. After the presentation, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and the following individual provided testimony: Ed Bowen, West Jefferson County. Engineer Reinders was asked to address the comment received. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Brotherton closed the public hearing. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 50-1005-26R re: In the matter of Jefferson County's adoption of the 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program(TIP). Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026 PRESENTATION re: 4-H Ambassadors: WSU Extension 4-H Coordinator Anji Scalf was present to introduce 4-H youth members Stella Thomas and Porter Zerman were selected by their peers to present what they learned during the 2024-2025 4-H season. They participated in discussion and answered questions posed by the Commissioners. The meeting was recessed at 11:42 a.m. and reconvened at 12:00 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. QUARTERLY ELECTEDS AND DIRECTORS' COORDINATION MEETING: The Commissioners met with Elected Officials and Department Directors and reviewed the following: • 2027 Preliminary budget summary and discussion • Clerk's Office o Updating Jury management system • Treasurer's Office o WACO conference debrief o 2nd half property taxes due this month • Assessor's Office o Completed revaluation of Brinnon and the West End o Change of Valuation notices going out tomorrow o Assessor Chapman is retiring at the end of February • Central Services o Elevator modernization project planning o Ai tools being used by staff o Laserfiche document storage • District Court o Coordinating with Clerk's Office re: Jury management system o New District Court Administrator—hopefully starting in November • Department of Community Development o Concurrency Ordinance o WUCC; draft Coordinated Water System Plan; Workshop November 16, 2026 o Workshop next week re: Shoreline Master Program(SMP) o UDC omnibus set of amendments o New employee: Building Permit and Administrative Services Manager starting next week • WSU Extension o Master Gardener classes are starting soon o 4-H; end of fair season o Wooden Boat Festival; went smoothly o Hiring part-time assistant for water resources plan o Noxious Weeds—30%more area covered than previous year o Seeking grant opportunities • Auditor's Office o Local voter pamphlets will go out October 10, 2026 o Ballots will be going out October 13, 2026 o Audits are coming back with no findings 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026 • Public Works o Parks & Recreation: Memorial Field capital projects underway, campgrounds and programs being utilized o Solid Waste Facility; Just received a$1.86 million dollar forgivable grant for improvements o Fleet is doing good o Sewer; crew wrapped up the BST season o Chip sealing for the City of Port Townsend made some revenue; chip spreader broke down though o Finalized changes to the Jacob Miller/South Discovery Road intersection o Review of culvert, Quilcene bridge project, ODT update • Public Health o Colds and flu cases are up, continued monitoring of wastewater o Staff vacancies o Lots of clinical work going on o Substance use mini grants o Attending as many community events as possible • Social Media Coordinator o Wrapping up year-long social media series o Social media metrics;more variety in age demographic now o Communications; completed 40 staff and department requests The meeting was recessed at 1:34 p.m. and reconvened at 2:00 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Port of Port Townsend; The Commissioners concurred to approve a request for use of logo re: Boat Haven handout • Canvassing Board; The Commissioners concurred that Commissioner Dudley-Nollette will be the alternate/designee for Commissioner Brotherton on the Canvassing Board • Climate Action Committee; summit, goals, and staff capacity • Miscellaneous items, KPTZ radio schedule, review of recent and upcoming meetings NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 3:47 p.m. until the next regular meteefie dip,,,special meeting as properly noticed. �ERSOiy c JEFFERS N COUNTY : .•• ''Aiss;o. % BO n • v 4 ISSIONERS SEAL: - o y0% -A= _ j�� ' .S,� N i _ ! • '•o hair A EST: Cl n Y'T c• e .: r, Member arolyn allaway, CM( ��•udley- o ette, Member Clerk of the Board 4