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MOMENT of SILENCE: Madam Chair Kler called for a moment of
silence for the victims of a recent shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of
comments made by individuals in attendance at the meeting and
reflect their personal opinions:
• Three individuals commented on a proposed Security Services
Northwest (SSNW) gun range near the Tarboo Lake area in
Quilcene;
• Two individuals who stated they are immigrant rights
advocates, are concerned about a recent contract with the
Sheriff’s Office they believe will assist Border Patrol in
deportations of illegal immigrants;
• An individual: 1) Stated he is saddened by the shooting, but
anticipates things will get worse; and 2) Gave his political
opinions about Republicans and Democrats;
• Two individuals commented on a recent preservation of land
in the Chimacum valley;
• An individual stated: 1) This country has a real mental health
crisis and believes more funding should go into handling the
situation; and 2) He will be moving SSNW to Clallam County
after 40 years of being in Jefferson County;
• Two individuals commented on the history of the Board of
County Commissioners’ (BOCC) preamble to public comment
period; and
• An individual voiced concern about the BOCC Chair who
stifled the right of a person speaking during hearing testimony
at a recent public hearing.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved the following items
as presented:
HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Change of Scope; Snow Creek
Watershed Acquisition Conservation Futures Project; Hearing
Scheduled for Monday, October 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the
Commissioners’ Chambers, Courthouse
RESOLUTION NO. 41-17 re: Creating a County Project
Designated as Snow Creek Road M.P. 0.84 Culvert
Replacement
3 AGREEMENTS: 1) AGREEMENT NO. C17112, Amendment
No. 13 re: 2015 – 2017 Consolidated Contract; Washington
State Department of Health; 2) AGREEMENT NO. WQALG-
2018-JeCoPH-00006 re: Lake Anderson Management Plan
Water Quality Algae Control Program; Washington State
Department of Ecology; and 3) AGREEMENT NO. 1763-96333
re: 2018-2019 Consolidated Contract; Washington State
Department of Social and Health Services
PROCLAMATION: Members of the National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI) briefed the Board on their group’s activities and
goals. Commissioners read and approved a Proclamation
Proclaiming the Week of October 2, 2017 as Mental Illness
Awareness Week.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board held an Executive Session to
discuss potential litigation.
COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners
reported on their recent meetings.
UPDATE: The Washington State University (WSU) Cooperative
Extension Director and staff briefed the Board on WSU
Extension program activities.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING: The Board discussed
various topics with the County Administrator.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: The Commissioners approved setting
a Special Meeting for Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at
10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers to hold an
Executive Session regarding potential litigation, with possible
action to take place after.
Board’s Official Business
Highlights from Monday’s Commissioner Meeting October 3, 2017