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MOMENT of SILENCE: Madam Chair Kler called for a moment of
silence on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America.
She called for unity.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of
comments made by individuals in attendance at the meeting and
reflect their personal opinions:
• An individual stated she is opposed to a proposed shooting
range near her farm near Old Tarboo Lake Road;
• An individual stated that the removal of an old railroad track is
to blame for releasing hydrogen sulfide into the waters, killing
all the oysters in the area;
• Two individuals commented on the Pleasant Harbor Master
Planned Resort. One individual commented on the water and
chemicals needed to operate a golf course and one individual
urged the Commissioners to attend Colonization Training and
hire a scientist to address the concerns of the Port Gamble
S’Klallam Tribe;
• A representative with Washington State University explained
the benefits of installing the proposed Rain Garden at
Chetzemoka Park. He noted they are hoping to install another
one near Kivley Center in Port Hadlock;
• An individual commented on upcoming informational
workshops by Homes Now to educate the public on Prop 1:
Home Opportunity Fund Levy;
• An individual reminded the Commissioners of the rules when
speaking about Prop 1 Levy, and noted the Board placed
it on the ballot even when the many comments received were
against the levy by a ratio of 4 to 1; and
• An employee with Security Services Northwest (SSNW) stated
that the President and Vice President of SSNW met with
residents in the Tarboo area and are continuing to work with
the County to see if the area is feasible for relocating their
business.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board unanimously approved the
items on the consent agenda as presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 37-17 re: Designating Applicant Agents for
the Washington Hazard Mitigation Program for Snow Creek
Culvert Replacement Project No. 17
4 AGREEMENTS: 1) Transitional Housing for Individuals with
Substance Abuse Disorders and/or Mental Health Issues;
Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP); 2) Amendment
No. 1 re: Mental Health Services for Young Children; Jumping
Mouse Children’s Center; 3) Interlocal re: Installation of
Chetzemoka Rain Garden, MRC 2016-17 Grant; City of Port
Townsend; and 4) Interlocal re: Sequim Bay-Dungeness
Watershed Clean Water District Pollution Identification and
Correction Plan Project; Clallam County
BID AWARD re: Total Compensation Study; Amount not to
Exceed $41,570; Cabot Dow Associates, Inc.
Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated
August 30, 2017 Totaling $17,724.38
Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated
September 5, 2017 Totaling $843,798.10; Dated September 5,
2017 Totaling $475,364.93 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll
Dated September 4, 2017 Totaling $342,464.40
COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their recent meetings.
BID OPENING: One bid was received and read aloud for the
Transfer Station Crane. The Road and Maintenance
Superintendent will review the bid and submit a
recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed
various topics and Calendar Coordination with the Acting
County Administrator Mark McCauley during Philip Morley’s
absence.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting September 12, 2017
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