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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting — Monday, February 25, 2019, 9:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse— Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kate Dean called the meeting to order at the appointed time
in the presence of Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Greg Brotherton.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by
individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions.
• Comment requesting a resolution regarding the Brinnon Sewer Project.
• Comment regarding the Brinnon Sewer Project and the Port Hadlock Sewer Project.
• Comment regarding the revised Oath of Office.
• Comment regarding 5G technology expansion.
• Comment regarding affordable housing.
• Comment regarding President Donald Trump and politics.
• Comment regarding noise from the Port Townsend gun range and a relative of his who
worked for President Eisenhower.
• Comment regarding politics,the Public Records Act and how it will affect legislators, and a
recent records request that was submitted.
The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the
Public Comment Period.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Sullivan moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Brotherton
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Ordinance Adopting Biennial Budgeting in Jefferson County
in Accordance with RCW 36.40.250; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2019 at 11:00
a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port
Townsend, Washington
2. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2019
3. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated February 18, 2019 Totaling
$432,796 and Dated February 25, 2019 Totaling $541,311.86 (Records of all claims submitted for
payment along with vouchers approved and signed by the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners are retained by
the Jefferson County Auditor and Public Works Department.)
4. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated February 20, 2019 Totaling $77,125.66
and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated February 20, 2019 Totaling $16,241.98 (Records of all
claims submitted for payment along with A/P Warrants approved by the Payroll Services Manager are retained in
the Jefferson County Auditor's Office)
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COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed recent
meetings they attended and noted upcoming meetings and issues.
The meeting recessed at 9:54 a.m. and reconvened at 10:02 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
HEARING re: Intention to Dispose of Surplus County Property,Described as a
House and Small Structure Located on Parcel No. 991 200 304,Commonly Known as 231 Rodgers
Street, Quilcene, WA(Lot is not offered as Surplus Property for Sale): Treasurer Stacie Prada and
Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny explained the purpose of the hearing regarding
intent to dispose of a house and small structure located at 231 Rodgers Street in Quilcene. They
answered questions posed by the Commissioners.
Chair Dean opened the hearing for public testimony. Hearing no testimony, she closed the hearing. After
deliberations, Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 11-19 re: Determination
to Declare Certain County Property as Surplus and Dispose: 231 Rodgers St, Quilcene House and Small
Structure and setting a minimum bid of$500.00. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
BID OPENING re: South Discovery Road Pavement Preservation Project, Project
No. 1801976, County Road No. 601508,Rural Arterial Program Project No. 1615-01: Public Works
Engineering Services Manager Eric Kuzma and Project Manager John Wayand were present for the bid
opening. Project Manager Wayand stated the Engineer's estimate was $440,885.70 and read the
following bids aloud:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Agate Asphalt, Poulsbo, WA $519,042.56
Granite Construction Co., Olympia WA $572,556.50
Lakeside Industries, Port Angeles, WA $461,321.70
Northern Asphalt, Kingston, WA $618,744.58
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION—Continued: The Commissioners and
County Administrator reviewed their meeting schedules and issues to discuss during the afternoon
session. They discussed the following topic in more detail:
• 2019-2021 draft Jefferson County work plan
The meeting recessed at 10:50 a.m. and reconvened at 11:01 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION—Continued: The Commissioners and
County Administrator reviewed their meeting schedules and discussed the following topics in more
detail:
• Board of Health; debrief of recent meeting
• 2019-2021 draft Jefferson County work plan
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The meeting recessed at 12:07 p.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board:
• PRESENTATION re: Big Quilcene Riparian Protection RCO 17-1052 and Hood
Canal Salmon Enhancement Group Memorandum of Understanding
• Marine Resources Committee; advisory role of the committee
• LETTER of SUPPORT: Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the Chair
signing a letter of support for the ReCyclery for a grant application of$5,000 to
help fund their Community Shop Day. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
• LETTER of SUPPORT: Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Chair
signing a letter of support, with edits, to State Representatives Mike Chapman and
Steve Tharinger, and Senator Kevin Van de Wege re: Increase in state funding for
the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the letter ett which carried by a unanimous vote.
• LETTER of SUPPORT: Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Chair
signing a letter of support to the Washington State Department of Fish and
Wildlife Fish Program re: Pinto Abalone Preliminary Status Report.
Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
• Homeless housing
• Traffic study; Hood Canal Bridge
CLOSED SESSION: A Closed Session was scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Chair Dean announced that the Closed Session will be held from 3:02 p.m. to 3:31 p.m. with the County
Administrator, Clerk of the Board/Human Resources Manager and Labor Consultant to Discuss Strategy
or Position for Collective Bargaining, Professional Negotiations, or Grievance or Mediation Proceedings
not Subject to the Open Public Meetings Act under exemption RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). The Board
resumed the regular meeting at 3:31 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Board will be extending the
Closed Session from 3:32 p.m. to 3:42 p.m. The Board concluded the Closed Session and resumed the
regular meeting at 3:50 p.m.
The meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m. and reconvened at 3:57 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board:
• 2019-2021 Draft Jefferson County Work Plan
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Brotherton moved to adjourn the
meeting at 4:27 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Kate Dean, Chair
ATTEST: David Sullivan, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Greg Brotherton, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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