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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:
• Seven (7) citizens spoke regarding
the timber harvesting in Port
Ludlow done by Port Ludlow
Associates. Many believe the
County should take legal action
immediately; and
• A citizen explained his political
predictions and gave his views on
the Republican party.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board
approved all the items on the
Consent Agenda as submitted:
RESOLUTION NO. 43-16 re: To
Refund 2011 Series A Limited Tax
General Obligation (LTGO) Bond and
Appoint the County Administrator
and Treasurer to Conduct the Sale of
the Bond and Approve Final Terms;
Bond to be known as 2016 Jefferson
County Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) Refunding
Bond, 2016 Series B
6 AGREEMENTS: 1) AGREEMENT Amendment No. 1 re: Project
Administration and Management; Hood Canal Coordinating
Council; 2) AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Provide
Individual Technical Assistance with Developmental
Disabilities; Able Opportunities, Inc.; 3) AGREEMENT,
Amendment No. 1 re: Birth to Three Years Program; Chimacum
School District; 4) AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Birth to
Three Years Program; Port Townsend School District; 5) Undie
Road Emergency Relocation Environmental Permitting
Consultant; Widener & Associates; and
6) AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Adding a Time Limit for
Construction of Dump Trucks and Services; Nelson Truck
Equipment Co., Inc.
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Appendix A re: Funds to
Provide Extension Program; In the Amount of $142,054;
Jefferson County Administrator; Jefferson County Extension,
Washington State University (WSU)
Final Short Plat Approval re: Dog Townsend Short Plat,
MLA11-00040/SUB11-00001; To Subdivide 11.65 Acres into
Two Lots Located off of South Discovery and Timberline Roads;
Amanda Webby, Applicant
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
October 10, 2016 Totaling $801,972.47
COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their meeting schedules.
PROCLAMATION: The Board recognized local businesses who
employ individuals with disabilities. The Board approved a
PROCLAMATION Declaring October as Disability Employment
Month.
CLOSED SESSION: The Board met in Closed Session to discuss
strategy or position for collective bargaining, professional
negotiations or grievance or mediation proceedings.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed
various topics with the County Administrator.
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION: Madam Chair Kler noted that on
October 14, 2016, the Board held an Emergency Meeting and
approved RESOLUTION NO. 42-16 Declaration of Emergency
Due to Severe Storms, High Winds and Major Precipitation.
DISCUSSION: The County Administrator reviewed the Implicit
Price Deflator versus 1% County Property Tax levy increase lid
and the County’s substantial needs. After discussion, the Board
approved a MOTION directing the County Administrator to
prepare resolutions finding a Substantial Need for the Current
Expense (General) Fund, Road Fund and Conservation Futures
Fund, allowing the County to assess a 1% increase.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting October 18, 2016
Point Hudson, WA