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Home My WebLink AboutCONSENT BOCC minutes li 1 DRAFT . .. MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — October 12, 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 bass guitar. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and nine comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. Department of Community Development(DCD) Director Jeremy Williammee stated that Jefferson County is now in the low fire danger category, and introduced a new staff member. PROCLAMATION re: Indigenous People's Day: 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. Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Council Secretary Rochelle Blankenship and Makah Tribal member Walter McQuillen were present. Ms. Blankenship thanked the Commissioners for recognizing Indigenous People's Day, and for their support and participation. The meeting was recessed at 9:56 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. HEARING re: Disposal of surplus County property: County Engineer/Fleet Manager Monte Reinders was present to review the list of County items that are requested to be taken out of inventory. He requested that an additional item be added to the surplus list. Chair Brotherton read the item into the record: Stihl weed trimmer, Asset ID#20258, Serial#275368010 FS55R, and the product condition is labeled as"needs repair."The Commissioners requested a status of the previous BOCC Bolt car, which is not part of the current surplus list. After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and no testimony was received. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.51-1012-26R re: In the matter of finding and determination to declare certain County property as surplus and sell surplus property. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Clerk of the Board Carolyn Gallaway noted the motion should include"as amended." Commissioners Dudley-Nollette and Commissioner Eisenhour agreed to the friendly amendment. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2026 DPMT'T 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. 52-1012-26R re: In the matter of findings and determination to declare certain personal property as surplus, authorize disposal, and remove from the annual inventory of the capitalized fixed assets 2. GRANT ASSIGNMENT and ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT re: Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County for contract with Commerce No. 26-96330-111 for CHIP funding for Mason Street Workforce Housing Project Phase Ito assignor Mason Street Development, LLC 3. GRANT ASSIGNMENT and ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT re: ARPA funding to support to design and build a pump track at Jefferson County Fairgrounds from ReCyclery of Jefferson County to Jefferson County Fairgrounds Association 4. AGREEMENT,Change Order No. 2 re: Quinault South Shore Road MP 1.3 ER, Project No. 1802141; Increase of$8,000 for a total of$405,000; Public Works; Rognlin's Inc. 5. AGREEMENT,Amendment B re: Port Hadlock Sewer; No. 22-96515-026; Extend grant from October 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026; Public Works; Washington State Department of Commerce 6. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESIGNATION re: Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee(CFCOC); District No. 1 Representative—Joanne Pontrello 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026 8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated October 5, 2026 totaling$2,650,187.83 and Dated October 5, 2026 totaling$190,176.78 9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated October 9, 2026 and totaling$433,507.03 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS re: Letter of Support re: Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trust Land Transfer program: Commissioner Eisenhour stated that the proposed letter is to approve the DNR project list,which includes an$11 million Dabob Bay Project in Jefferson County. After review of the letter, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve sending the letter of support to Governor Ferguson. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and no comments were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING re: 3rd Quarter Budget Appropriations: Finance Director Judy Shepherd was present to review the third quarter budget requests from various departments. Central Services Director Shawn Frederick joined the meeting to help answer questions about the ER&R transfer Fund 501 request. After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony, and no testimony was received. After deliberations, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 53-1012-26R re: Approving the 2026 3`d Quarter Budget Appropriations for various County Departments. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS re: Public Comment re: Northwest Training and Testing (TWTT): Commissioner Eisenhour shared a draft Public Comment letter on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement(DEIS) for Northwest Training and Testing activities. After discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve sending the letter to the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems 2 TCommissioners Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2026 D R A F Committee Northwest. Commissioner Eisenhour 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. WORKSHOP re: Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update: Department of Community Development(DCD) Director Jeremy Williamee and Development Code Administrator Greg Ballard were present to provide an update on the SMP. Director Williammee outlined Ecology's 5 steps for an SMP update which include: 1) Draft proposed revisions and engage the public; 2)Plan and conduct joint public comment period with Ecology; 3) Get initial determination of consistency from Ecology; 4)Adopt SMP amendments locally; and 5) Submit final SMP amendment to Ecology for formal action. Washington State Department of Ecology Shoreline Planner Michelle McConnell joined the meeting to explain their joint review process of the SMP, and answer questions posed by the Board. Code Administrator Ballard verbally reviewed some key changes to the SMP with the Board. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and four comments were received. Code Administrator Ballard explained that they haven't had time to review the proposed changes they received from legal review yet. Once they do, they will provide the public with access to the draft version. Director Williammee added that they will review the changes and get the draft to the public on the SMP website approximately within the next couple weeks. The meeting was recessed at 11:59 a.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, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney(DPA), and Central Services 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. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Commissioner's Briefing Session • Miscellaneous topics CLOSED SESSION: A Closed Session was scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Closed Session will be held from 2:36 p.m. to 3:06 p.m. with the Human Resources Director and Finance Director to plan or adopt the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining,processional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress; Exemption as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). The Board concluded the Closed Session and resumed the regular meeting at 3:06 p.m. 3 DRAFT Commissioners MeetingMinutes of October 12, 2026 WORKSHOP re: Resolution re: Adoption of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan 2026 Progress Report and plan amendments: County Administrator Josh Peters, Public Health Director Apple Martine, and Treasurer Stacie Prada were present to provide a status report of the Strategic Plan. County Administrator Peters shared his screen to review the plan, and the accompanying draft resolution. During discussion, it was noted that a few areas of the report would be updated. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 54-1012-26 re: In the matter of adopting a 2026 Progress Report for amendments to the 2024-2028 Jefferson County Strategic Plan, as discussed today. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and one comment was received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS - Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Commissioner's Briefing Session • Miscellaneous topics • Calendar Coordination NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:23 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 ;Lti01 (0 iit DRAFT ,,i'siiiNc;c°� MINUTE S Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Budget Day Workshop Special Meeting — October 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 9:02 a.m. A representative from each of the following departments participated in the Budget Day Workshop: County Administrator's Office, Assessor's Office, Auditor's Office, Human Resources Department, Public Works, Department of Emergency Management, WSU Jefferson County Extension, Juvenile Services, Sheriffs Office, Clerk's Office, Prosecutor's Office, District Court, Therapeutic Court, Superior Court, Department of Community Development, Treasurer's Office, Public Health, and Central Services Department. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and no comments were received. WORKSHOP re: 2027 Budget Conversation, Communication, and Collaboration: Each department representative was allotted approximately 10 minutes each to provide a high overview of their 2027 budgetary requests. The meeting was recessed at 11:36 a.m. and reconvened at 11:44 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: 2027 Budget Conversation, Communication, and Collaboration- Continued: The remaining department representatives were allotted approximately 10 minutes each to provide a high overview of their 2027 budgetary requests. The meeting was recessed at 12:11 p.m. and reconvened at 1:15 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: 2027 Budget Conversation, Communication, and Collaboration: The Commissioners continued budget discussions with representatives from all County departments which included questions and problem solving. Finance Director Judy Shepherd noted there is a$2.4 million deficit to address. Some of the group questions that were discussed were: What are the most important priorities we need to protect or achieve with this budget?Where can we work together to share resources,knowledge, or responsibility for better results and reduce costs? What is one change that could improve efficiency without compromising quality? How can we balance competing priorities? 1 DRAFT Commissioners MeetingMinutes of October 12, 2026 The meeting was recessed at 2:41 p.m. and reconvened at 2:54 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: 2027 Budget Conversation, Communication, and Collaboration-Continued: The Commissioners continued budget discussions with representatives from all County departments, and worked together to brainstorm ways the County can save money, make money, and reduce spending. Some key priorities were noted, which included: cash flow, public safety, mandated services, protecting investments, and disaster preparedness. NEXT STEPS/CLOSING REMARKS: There will be an upcoming Budget Committee meeting, where the conversation will continue. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:05 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 2