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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 Sheriff Tony Hernandez should be
commended for his service to the citizens of Jefferson
County; and
• Sheriff Tony Hernandez announced his resignation
which will take effect at Noon (12:00 p.m.) on August
29, 2014, and he stated that the County Commissioners
will need to appoint an acting Sheriff in his absence.
During the next two weeks he will be working with the
appointed acting Sheriff to insure a smooth transition
within his department, while transitioning to his new
position as Chief of Police for the City of Milton. He
noted that he will not be taking any compensation for
his remaining time with Jefferson County; and
• A citizen commented on the moratorium on marijuana
and a marijuana application; and
• A citizen asked about the status of the Blue Star Banner
program; and
• A citizen commented on a recent PUD meeting and
expressed sorrow for the death of Actor Robin Williams,
stating depression is a real problem among senior
citizens, especially in Jefferson County due to poor
economic conditions; and
• A citizen stated the All-County Picnic was expertly
organized and included candidates for office.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board unanimously agreed to
delete item no. 4 and approve the remaining items on the
consent agenda as presented (Item no. 4 was discussed
and approved immediately following the approval of the
consent agenda):
DELETED: Rural Arterial Program (RAP) Prospectus re:
South Discovery Road MP 3.20 to MP 4.56; In the amount
of $500,000 (If selected RAP could fund $450,000);
Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State County
Road Administration Board (CRAB) (Approved later)
RESOLUTION: Cancelation of Unclaimed Warrants for
2012 and 2013
Two (2) AGREEMENTS: 1) Solid Waste Disposal Facility
Scale Maintenance and Certification Services; Unitec
Corporation; and 2) Painting the Exterior of the Port
Townsend Community Center; Sabelhaus West, Inc.
Advisory Board Resignation: Jefferson County Marine
Resources Committee (MRC), District No. 3 Alternate
Member Mary Pitts
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
August 11, 2014 Totaling $1,266,391.87
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated
August 5, 2014 Totaling $334,741.46 and A/P Warrants
Done by Payroll Dated August 6, 2014 Totaling
$127,806.67
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: County
Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the process for
appointing an acting Sheriff and stated that Chairman
Austin has suggested an Executive Session be scheduled to
consider the qualifications for appointment to public
office. The Commissioners may consider the appointment
of an individual to serve as acting Sheriff next week.
PROCLAMATION: The Board approved a proclamation
declaring the week of August 18 – 24, 2014 as Olympic
Peninsula Senior Games Week.
THREE (3) BID OPENINGS:
1) Pursuit-rated SUV’s: No bids were received.
2) Motor Graders: Four (4) Bids for motor graders were
received, opened, and read aloud. The ER&R Manager
will review the bids and submit a recommendation for
bid award at a later date.
3) Dump Trucks: Four (4) Bids for dump trucks were
received, opened and read aloud. The ER&R Manager
will review the bids and submit a recommendation for
bid award at a later date.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: The Board met in Executive
Session regarding personnel from 11:07 a.m. to 11:32 a.m.
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(h).
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting August 19, 2014