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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:
• Two citizens spoke regarding the timber harvesting in Port
Ludlow done by Port Ludlow Associates; and
• A citizen stated: 1) There will be a presentation this week
regarding reversing Alzheimer’s Disease and 2) He has
concerns about the length of time it takes to obtain a permit in
Jefferson County.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved all the items on the
Consent Agenda as presented:
2 AGREEMENTS: 1) Comprehensive Plan Update:
Transportation Element and Urban Growth Area Element:
Transportation; Transpo Group USA, Inc.; and 2) Inmate
Relapse Prevention Program available at Jefferson County Jail;
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
October 17, 2016 Totaling $765,078.95
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated October
20, 2016 Totaling $83,467.01 and A/P Warrants Done by
Payroll Dated October 6, 2016 Totaling $125,951.90 and Dated
October 20, 2016 Totaling $18,785.08
COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their meeting schedules. A citizen commented
that Port Ludlow is holding Roadway Safety meetings.
HEARING: After the Board held a hearing, they approved
ORDINANCE NO. 04-1024-16 Amending Ordinance No. 05-
0709-07 To Amend the Expiration Date of the Collection of
Rural County Sales and Use Tax in Jefferson County.
RECOGNITION of PROCLAMATION: The Board met with a
representative of the National Alliance on Mental Illness who
thanked the Commissioners for proclaiming the Week of
October 3, 2016 as Mental Illness Awareness Week during a
Board of County Commissioner meeting on September 26, 2016.
BRIEFING: The Board met with the Emergency Management
Director who presented the Jefferson County-Port Townsend
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan for review.
Quarterly Elected Officials/Department Directors Meeting:
The Elected officials and department directors of Jefferson
County met and discussed various County issues.
UPDATE: The Board met with the Parks and Recreation Director
who briefed them on the status of the Parks and Recreation
programs, facilities and budget.
LETTER: The Board reviewed a request by Environmental
Health staff regarding a Floodplains by Design Program grant.
After review, the Commissioners approved sending a letter to
Governor Inslee in support of the Department of Ecology’s
Floodplain by Design Grant Program.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed
various topics with the County Administrator.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting October 25, 2016
2016 Courthouse Evacuation Drill