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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 that he represents the 8,000 members of the
Hood Canal Coalition who have fought against the proposed
Pit-To-Pier Project for 15 years. Due to a recent court ruling,
the project cannot move forward;
• The Jefferson County Assessor: 1) Thanked Commissioner
Sullivan and Commissioner Johnson for attending the Horse
Park dedication last week; and 2) Stated he is on the Federal
Advisory Committee for the Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail and
is pleased to see items on the Consent Agenda re: local trails;
• Two citizens commented on the Olympic Discovery Trail, the
need for government to assist in the maintenance of trails and
the economic boost it will create;
• A citizen noted that private property owners along Fairmount
Road are inhibiting citizens from using the public beach access;
• A citizen stated: 1) Plans for a 100-unit motel in Discovery Bay
and 60,000 square foot commercial buildings should be
included in the Comprehensive Plan update; 2) Jefferson
County needs high paying jobs so people can raise their
families here; and 3) The country is headed for another
recession.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved all the items on the
Consent Agenda as submitted:
5 AGREEMENTS: 1) AGREEMENT NO. NWSF 2015-22-Jefferson,
Amendment No. 1 re: Fort Townsend Shoreline Restoration
Education and Outreach; Washington State University (WSU);
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Foundation; 2) Infant
Toddler Childcare Consultation Project; Olympic Educational
Service District 114 (OESD 114); 3) Subrecipient re: 2016/17
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services
Grant; Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCAP);
4) AGREEMENT NO. 16-2106A re: Olympic Discovery Trail,
(Discovery Bay to Larry Scott Trail) Connection; Phase 1 to
Identify a Preferred Route; Washington State Recreation and
Conservation Office; and 5) AGREEMENT NO. 12-1250C,
Amendment No. 2 re: Discovery Trail Shoreline Restoration and
Trail Connection; Consolidating three (3) Existing Grants (2012
ALEA, 2014 ALEA, and 2014 RRG); Washington State Recreation
and Conservation Office
RURAL ARTERIAL PROGRAM (RAP) FINAL PROSPECTUS re:
Center Road Resurfacing and Restoration, MP 14.61 to MP
15.01, Road No. 93150; Estimated Total Cost $710,000;
Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB)
Letter of Assurance re: Accessible Communities Act; Debbie
Hines, Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and
Employment (GCDE)
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
August 15, 2016 Totaling $576,687.59 and Dated August 22,
2016 Totaling $253,266.27 and Dated August 23, 2016 Totaling
$1,914.21
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated August
19, 2016 Totaling $83,773.98 and A/P Warrants Done by
Payroll Dated August 6, 2016 Totaling $129,622.27 and Dated
August 19, 2016 Totaling $18,854.89
COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their meeting schedules.
UPDATE: Washington State Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) briefed the Board on the 2nd Quarter County Income
Report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board held an executive session to
discuss potential litigation.
DISCUSSION: The Board discussed Prosecuting Attorney
staffing and vacant positions with the County Prosecutor.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed
various topics with the County Administrator.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting August 30, 2016