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oMssr District No. 1 Commissioner: Kate Dean
O District No. 2 Commissioner. David W. Sullivan
District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kler
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren
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NGO MINUTES
Week of April 23, 2018
Chair David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of
Commissioner Kathleen Kler and Commissioner Kate Dean.
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: 1) announced that the Re-cyclery is starting a new venture called the "Port Townsend
Cycle School" with a goal of inspiring and training people to learn how to build and maintain all types
of cycles; 2) thanked the Commissioners for supporting healthy lifestyles and non -motorized
transportation; 3) reported on the Chimacum biking program; 4) stated the Board will be asked to
approve a proclamation next week proclaiming May as national bike month; and 5) announced that
June 9, 2018 is the annual Tour de Forts bike ride and Sound Health and Wellness Trust will provide
reimburse of the entry fee and provide certain health credits to their members;
• An individual stated that he is glad the Commissioners will be discussing the proposed Public Records
Policy and Ordinance for Public Records Costs, as opposed to just approving it, and requested the
Commissioners extend the public comment period because of the number and scope of the changes;
• An individual commented on the proposed Master Planned Resort (MPR) at Black Point;
• An individual 1) stated signatures are being gathered to be presented to the Commissioners along with a
potential rescheduling of how and when the gun range at the Sportsmen's Club operates; 2) commented
on how the noise of shooting at the Sportsmen's Club negatively affects personal events at his home; 3)
a company will no longer be making bump stock; and 4) read a quote from Robert Frost;
• An individual discussed the rising cost of medicine, cancer and autism rates, lack of food value in
processed food, lack of essential oils in the cells of people, the need to decrease herbicides and
pesticides, and encourage organic vegetables;
• An individual stated that an economic forum titled "Jobs Jobs Jobs" with a panel including
Commissioner Dean, will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Port Ludlow Beach
Club and is open to the public;
• An individual stated she lives in Port Townsend and bicycles on the pot -holed roads and when she gets
to the County it is such a relief to have smooth roads; and
• An individual thanked the County for the hearings on the Comprehensive Plan update and asked that
with the upcoming Critical Areas Ordinance update that we find better or more ways, such as social
media or open houses, to engage the community on actual progress that is being made rather than
coming when the product is finished.
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APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kler
moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 17-18 re: Establishing a Policy Regarding Work Performed by Jefferson
County Public Works for Other Public Agencies and County Departments (Repeals and Replaces
Resolution Nos. 34-75 and 19-86)
2. AGREEMENT re: Dosewallips Road MP 1.67 Permanent Repair, County Project No. 1809960,
CRAB Project No. 1614-01; In the Amount of $131,667.10; Jefferson County Public Works;
Hanson Excavation, LLC
3. AGREEMENT NO. 14-1021P, Supplemental No. 2 re: Salmon Creek Bridge, West Uncas Road,
MP 0.804, County Project No. 18019341; An Additional Amount of $17,346 for a Total of
$120,326; Jefferson County Public Works; Shearer Design, LLC
4. AGREEMENT re: Coordination of Services for CONNECT Seminar Programs; In the Amount of
$6,000; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Jefferson County YMCA
5. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Provide Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Services
for School Based Health Center; In the Amount of $40,500; Jefferson County Public Health;
Jefferson Healthcare
6. AGREEMENT re: 2018 Hotel Motel Grant Funding; In the Amount of $10,000; WSU Jefferson
County Extension Farm Tour
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION re: Authorization to Engage in Social Media to Meet Grant
Requirements; Jefferson County Public Health
8. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated April 16, 2018 Totaling $788,197.95
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION. • The Commissioners reported on their
meeting schedules.
The meeting was recessed at 9:58 a.m. and reconvened at 10:04 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
HEARING re: First Quarter 2018 Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County
Departments: County Administrator Philip Morley and Central Services Director Mark McCauley
reviewed the supplemental budget appropriations and extensions submitted by the following
departments: Commissioners' Office for technical upgrades to the recording system in the
Commissioners' Chambers; Juvenile Services for transport van; Treasurer's Office for clerk hire
computer; Drug Fund for digital cameras for the Port Townsend Police Department; and Port Hadlock
Sewer to review new technologies.
Commissioner Dean asked about individual departments purchasing their own vehicles versus renting
vehicles from Fleet Services? Director McCauley explained that departments can decide to purchase
their own vehicles and pay the maintenance costs out of their budgets.
Chair Sullivan opened the hearing for public testimony.
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Hearing no comments, Chair Sullivan closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 18-18 adopting the Supplemental Budget
Appropriations/Extensions. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
CONTINUED DELIBERATIONS re: Resolution for Proposed Public Records Policy
and Proposed Ordinance for Public Records Costs. Public Records Administrator Ken Hugoniot and
Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the draft proposed policy and ordinance. Mr.
Hugoniot reviewed proposed changes made based on public comments received. The Board discussed
and concurred to make additional language changes.
Based on a comment during the Public Comment Period during the morning session, the Board
discussed a suggestion to allow a two week public comment period for the public to comment on the
proposed draft policy and ordinance.
Commissioner Dean moved to schedule a two week public comment period on the draft proposals
through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018 and allow staff to review comments with deliberation by the
Board on Monday, May 14, 2018. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
The Board discussed the de minimus amount. Commissioner Dean suggested $2.00 and Commissioner
Kler agreed. Commissioner Sullivan stated he is inclined not to set that amount, but is fine with
including it to allow public comments on it. After further discussion, Commissioner Kier withdrew her
concurrence with a $2.00 de minimus amount. Mr. Hugoniot will do research on requests that will be
affected and provide it to the Board. Chair Sullivan suggested putting a de minimus amount in the
ordinance so people can comment on it. The Board concurred not to put a de minimus amount in the
ordinance until the research has been reviewed.
The meeting was recessed at 11:02 a.m. and reconvened at 12:04 p.m. for the Quarterly
Elected Officials/Department Directors lunch meeting with all three Commissioners present. The
meeting was recessed at 1:15 p.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. All three Commissioners were present
for the afternoon session.
COUNTY ADMINISTRA TOR BRIEFING SESSION: In the absence of County
Administrator Philip Morley, the meeting was recessed at 1:33 p.m. and reconvened at 1:49 p.m. with all
three Commissioners present.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Calendar Coordination - Continued:
• The Commissioners reviewed their meeting schedules.
Miscellaneous Items:
• Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC); Strategies with Legislative leadership
change regarding counties financial sustainability
• Bison recovery
• JeffCOM and Jail staffing shortages
• Quilcene floodplain; house being removed
• Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations; Housing and economic development.
Department of Community Development Director Patty Charnas to meet with the Commissioner
regarding realistic expectations for Development Regulations
• Gunstone property; Mr. D'Amico's comment regarding training
• Department of Agricultural and Historic Preservation
• Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Commissioner Kler will invite
Bernard Borman of Experimental Forest to attend the 2nd Quarter DNR County Income Update
• Rhododendron Festival and Carnival
• Strategies 360; staffing update
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kler moved to adjourn the meeting at
3:26 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Dean
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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