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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 since President Trump’s administration
is promising to fund infrastructure, Jefferson County should
make sure everything is up-to date with the Tri-Area Sewer
project. He asked if the PUD will be operating the sewer;
• Three citizens spoke about their local group called Beyond
Waste and explained how they are educating the public on
food waste and other types of waste;
• A citizen stated it was nice to live in an island of sanity;
• A citizen: 1) Stated he is not in favor of President Trump’s
Cabinet choices; 2) Stated Jefferson County needs to be self-
sufficient; 3) Stated he is unhappy with the Republican
Healthcare program; 4) Gave information on how to live a
healthier life; 5) Stated that when he went to school, there
were no kids with autism; 6) Stated Weed and Feed should
come with a Material Data Safety Sheet; and 7) Stated he
would like the Washington State Toxic Coalition to speak in
Jefferson County; and
• A citizen stated: 1) The Women’s March was spectacular and
four busloads of Jefferson County residents marched in
Seattle; and 2) The Jefferson County Democrats will be
defending federal programs that assist senior citizens.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved the items on the
Consent Agenda as presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-17 re: Adoption of the Jefferson County-
City of Port Townsend All Hazards Mitigation Plan (Rev. 2016)
RESOLUTION NO. 05-17 re: Cancellation of Uncollectable
Personal Property Taxes
AGREEMENT NO. GCB 2021 re: Construction of Olympic
Discovery Trail Project, South Discovery Bay Segment A;
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
AGREEMENTS (4) re: 2017 Community Services Grant Funding;
1) Port Townsend Senior Association; 2) Jefferson County Fair
Association; 3) Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCAP);
and 4) Gardiner Community Center
AGREEMENTS (11) re: 2017 Hotel Motel Grant Funding;
1) Centrum; 2) Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS);
3) Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) - Gateway
Visitor's Center; 4) Forks Chamber of Commerce; 5) Olympic
Discovery Trail; 6) WSU-Jefferson County Extension Farm Tour;
7) Jefferson County Parks & Recreation; 8) Quilcene Historical
Museum; 9) North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce;
10) Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC); 11) Quilcene Fair &
Parade Association
2017 DIGITAL SUBMITTAL OF CERTIFICATION OF ROAD LEVY
re: Jefferson County Public Works; County Road
Administration Board (CRAB)
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
December 28, 2016 Totaling $637,971.22
APPROVAL of MINUTES: The Board approved the Regular
Meeting Minutes of December 12 and 19, 2016 as presented.
COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their meeting schedules and Calendar
Coordination. Madam Chair Kler notified the public of the
following events:
• Mercy Missions Mobile Dental Van will be at the Pope
Marine Building in Port Townsend on January 27 and 28,
2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• West End Emergency Management Meeting will be held
February 9, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hoh
Village Gymnasium
Quarterly Elected Officials/Department Directors Meeting:
The Elected officials and department directors of Jefferson
County met and discussed various County issues.
TECHNICAL BRIEFING: The Board was briefed by Central
Services I.T. staff and the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Board
on technology to enhance efficiency and transparency. Staff
will conduct further research and report back at a later date.
BRIEFING: The Board met with the Noxious Weed Control
Board (NWCB) Coordinator who gave a presentation on the
NWCB program and goals for 2017.
BOARDS and COMMITTEES LIST: The Board approved a motion
to amend the 2017 Boards and Committees List to include
Commissioner Dean as alternate on the Olympic Area Agency
on Aging (O3A) Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed
various topics with the County Administrator.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting January 24, 2017
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