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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:
• 15 individuals, including 3 Elected Officials, spoke in favor of
a Jefferson County Human Rights Proclamation and gave
examples of why they are in support of the proclamation.
Many individuals urged the Commissioners to take further
action on the issue;
• A citizen commented on a proposed bill that would establish
a state-wide policy for Washington Economy. The bill includes
a section on immigrants;
• An individual stated: 1) He has been a political activist since
the 1960’s; 2) He blames the Democratic Party for Donald
Trump winning the election and gave reasons to support his
claim;
• An individual commented on House Bill 1047 regarding the
implementation of a Drug Take-Back program financed by
pharmaceutical companies; and
• The Chief Criminal Sheriff Deputy was asked by the Chair to
speak about the Sheriff’s Office policy on immigration. He
stated that their policy is public information and has been
given to the media to publish. He stated that the policy is
consistent with the proposed proclamation and the Sheriff’s
duty is to keep everyone safe.
PROCLAMATION: The Commissioners approved a Human Rights
Proclamation that states Jefferson County is committed to
protecting the inalienable human rights, dignity and equality of
all individuals, regardless of age, race, national origin,
immigration and citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, religion, creed, or mental or
physical disability.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved the items on the
Consent Agenda as presented:
CALL FOR BIDS re: 2017 Pavement Marking on Jefferson County
Roads, County Project No. 18020260; Bids Accepted Until 9:30
a.m. and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:00 a.m., or Shortly
Thereafter on Monday, February 27, 2017 in the Commissioners’
Chambers; Jefferson County Courthouse
2 AGREEMENTS: 1) 2017 Hotel Motel Grant Funding; Jefferson
County Chamber of Commerce; and 2) AGREEMENT, Change
Order No. 1 re: Washington State Department of Natural
Resources Road Surfacing, Project No. 18020071; Interwest
Construction, Inc.
Appoint Member of the Jefferson County Risk Management
Committee (RMC) Per Resolution No. 36-11 (No Expiration of
Term): Director of Emergency Management Lynn Sterbenz as
County Safety Officer
Letter of Support re: Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA);
Representative Kevin Van De Wege, Representative Steve
Tharinger, and Representative Mike Chapman
Letter of Support re: Drug Take-Back House Bill 1047;
Representative Kevin Van De Wege, Representative Steve
Tharinger, and Representative Mike Chapman
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
January 23, 2017 Totaling $595,410.74
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated January
20, 2017 Totaling $82,958.04 and A/P Warrants Done by
Payroll Dated January 20, 2017 Totaling $18,455.77
COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their recent meetings and shared their upcoming
meeting schedules.
LETTER: The Commissioners reviewed and approved a letter
to Washington State Representatives Mike Chapman and
Steve Tharinger and Senator Kevin Van De Wege regarding a
$3.5 Million Capital Budget request for Chimacum Forest.
LETTER: The Board authorized the Chair to coordinate with
the Tourism Coordinating Council to create and sign a letter
on behalf of the Board, in support of a proposed bill that
would form a Washington State Tourism Marketing program.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed
various topics with the County Administrator.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting February 7, 2017