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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a
summary of comments made by citizens in attendance
at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• A citizen stated they attended a City council meeting
and inquired why the County did not seem
concerned regarding the smart meter issue;
• A citizen advised that; 1) The Seattle Foundation
issued a $57,000 check towards renovating
Worthington Park in Quilcene; and 2) The County
needs to look into installing restrooms near the Big
Quilcene River;
• A citizen commented that he spoke with a San Juan
County resident regarding Home-Rule. The resident
stated citizens in San Juan County have a better
opportunity to participate in local government;
• A citizen stated that if, and, or when Home-Rule
authority is granted to the citizens of Jefferson
County, it should be permanent; and 2) Advisory
measures should be placed on every ballot;
• A citizen announced his dislike for the Department of
Ecology (DOE) and his support for a Home-Rule
Charter type of government;
• A citizen commented 1) Interest rates are going up;
2) RoundUp residue is affecting the way European
cattle digest food; 3) 40% of people will come down
with Type 2 diabetes; 4) Women who take prenatal
vitamins, have a less chance of having babies with
autism; and 5) Having a Public Health Department is
beneficial;
• A citizen applauded the Home-Rule group’s efforts,
but urged the Commissioners to be careful. He
pointed out ways the Home-Rule group could be
active in the current government activities; and
• A citizen stated there are good cases made for
Home-Rule government, but if passed, there should
be a sunset clause added in case it ends up not
working well.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board unanimously approved
the items on the consent agenda as presented:
2 AGREEMENTS: 1) Oil Spill Response and Readiness;
Northwest Straits Foundation; and 2) Consolidated
Contract FY14-15; Fiscal Year 2014-2015; Washington
State Department of Social and Health Services, Juvenile
Justice Rehabilitation Administration
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants
Dated June 28, 2013 Totaling $801.05
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The
Commissioners each provided updates on the following
items:
Chairman Austin
- Attended a Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
meeting and stated it was interesting to see the
process of reconveyance.
- Enjoyed music and the patriotic atmosphere at the
American Legion during the 4th of July holiday.
Commissioner Johnson
- The Olympic Region Clean Air Authority (ORCAA)
will be measuring particulate matter at
.1 micrometers and below.
- Is excited about the ORCAA grant and other grants
that the community has been receiving lately.
- Also attended a DNR meeting last week.
- Is looking into whether or not the Worthington Park
grant was approved.
- Will be attending an ORCAA meeting this weekend.
- Plans on attending a Puget Sound Partnership (PSP)
meeting and addressing some issues.
Hearing Notice: The Board unanimously approved a
Resolution in the matter of a hearing notice for the
Proposed Formation of Park & Recreation District
Located within Kala Point. The hearing is scheduled for
Monday, August 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Commissioners’ Chambers.
Closed Session re: Strategy or position for collective
bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or
mediation proceedings: The Board held a closed session
which is excluded from the Open Public Meetings Act as
outlined in RCW 42.30.140(4)(b).
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting July 9, 2013