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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 would like to see previously approved Quilcene
projects moving forward;
• Citizens mentioned they could not find information online
regarding the proposed Tala Shores No-shoot zone maps;
• A citizen stated: 1) Chairman Austin gave up his seat for an
elderly woman and he sets a good example; 2) Butter,
eggs and coffee are now considered healthy; and
3) He left a statement for Newt Gingrich;
• A citizen stated that County staff need to keep their web
pages up to date and urged the Board to post audio/video
of meetings online. He voiced concern regarding the
proposed Agreement amendment with the City of Port
Townsend taking place during Regular Agenda; and
• A citizen stated that individuals in the County feel they are
not getting information regarding County proceedings.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board unanimously approved the
items on the consent agenda as presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-14 re: Temporary Restriction of Traffic on
Egg & I Road, County Road No. 516009
HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Ordinance Establishing a No
Shooting Area in Port Ludlow (Tala Shores Area); Hearing
scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Commissioners Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse
BID AWARD re: Hybrid Sedans; In the Amount of $340,845.95;
Jefferson County Public Works; Heartland Toyota
4 AGREEMENTS: 1) Change Order No. 1 re: Quilcene
Replacement Shop Project No. 180 543 1868; 2 Grade, LLC;
2) Solid Waste Disposal Facility Scale Repair; Mettler Toledo;
3) AGREEMENT NO. 13-2200, Amendment No. 1 re: North
Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee (NPC MRC)
Administration and Projects; Washington State Department of
Fish and Wildlife; and 4) Shoreline Monitoring Program for
Students; North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee
(NPC MRC); Port Angeles School District
Advisory Board Resignation re: Jefferson County Solid Waste
Advisory Committee (SWAC); District No. 2 Representative,
Paul Rogland
Advisory Board Appointment re: Jefferson County Peninsula
Regional Support Network (PRSN) Advisory Board; Three (3)
Year term Expires June 16, 2017; Helen Morrison
Advisory Board Appointment re: Jefferson County Marine
Resources Committee (MRC) Advisory Board; Unexpired Four
(4) Year term expiring April 7, 2016; Nam Siu
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated June
9, 2014 Totaling $457,969.70 and Dated June 10, 2014 Totaling
$534.40
Payment of Jefferson County A/P Warrants Done by Payroll
Dated June 5, 2014 Totaling $693,034.52
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
provided updates on the following items:
All three Commissioners
- Will be attending Treasurer Judi Morris’ retirement party this
week.
Chairman Austin
- Attended a Washington State Board of Health meeting last
week.
Commissioner Johnson
- Will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC)
Board of Directors Retreat this week.
Commissioner Sullivan
- Legislative Update: Fiscal sustainability of counties; bottom
line is concerning.
- Will be attending the HCCC Retreat this week.
PROCLAMATION: Emergency Management staff discussed the
importance of amateur radio services in Jefferson County. The
Board approved a proclamation proclaiming the week of
June 23, 2014 as Amateur Radio Week. The public is welcome
to attend the events on June 28 and 29, 2014 at Old Fort
Townsend and the NW Maritime Center.
UPDATE: Washington State University (WSU) Extension
celebrated their 100th Anniversary and updated the Board on
their current programs.
INTERVIEWS re: Board of Equalization (BOE) Vacancy: After
interviewing two candidates for the BOE position, the Board
appointed Michael Smith to remain in his position and
appointed Henry Werch as an alternate.
DISCUSSION: The Board met with City of Port Townsend Mayor
King to discuss amending an agreement between the City of
Port Townsend and Jefferson County. The Board unanimously
approved AGREEMENT Amendment No. 3; Proposition No. 1
Funds (2010 Sales Tax Ballot Measure)
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting June 17, 2014
Old pilings
Port Townsend