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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM071320ON, J MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting — Monday, July 13, 2020, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Kate Dean participated in the meeting remotely. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to order at the appointed time. Commissioner Dean briefly discussed the status of Open Public Meetings. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments submitted by individuals via email which reflect their personal opinions and which were read aloud by the County Administrator: • Comment regarding homeless camping in Jefferson County. • Comment regarding the activities of the Jefferson County Sportsmens Association (JCSA). • Comment regarding COVID-19 and school ventilation. • Comment regarding Jefferson County's response to COVID-19 and disinfecting surfaces. • Comment regarding wearing masks in local businesses. • Comment regarding the homeless camping at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. • Comment regarding the testing of individuals taking care of residents in nursing homes and other care facilities. • Comment regarding shooting noise coming from the JCSA, and mask wearing in public. The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sullivan noted that the Olympic Area Agency on Aging (03A) is in need of two members to serve on their board. He moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT re: Regulatory Reform Consultant Services; In the Amount of $12,800; Jefferson County Public Health; Stuart Whitford 2. AGREEMENT re: Mail Ballot Verifier System; In the Amount of $153,422.47 (Cares Grant Funding); Jefferson County Auditor; Election Systems & Software, LLC 3. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION re: Olympic Area Agency on Aging (03A); Patricia Smith 4. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2020 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020 5. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated July 13, 2020 Totaling $1,966,167.97 (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.) COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended. WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Public Health Officer Dr. Thomas Locke provided information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County. HEARING re: Conservation Futures 2020 Funding Projects: Environmental Health Natural Resources Program Manager Tami Pokorny explained that the Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Board (CFCOC) received eight applications requesting a total of $381,362 of funding. There is only $285,000 of funding available. After a lengthy CFCOC review process, the committee recommended funding the projects as follows: • Arlandia — $52,138 • Carleson Chimacum Creek O & M — $0 • Duckabush Floodplain O & M - $0 • Hannan Farms - $0 • Quilcene Headwaters to Bay Preservation (2020) - $74,649 • Ruby Ranch Preservation (2020) - $48,213 • Snow Creek Watershed O & M - $0 • Upper Tarboo Wetlands Project - $110,000 Chair Brotherton opened the hearing for public testimony. The following individuals provided testimony: Jefferson Land Trust Executive Director Sarah Spaeth, Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee member Lorna Smith, Northwest Watershed Institute Executive Director Peter Bahls. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Brotherton closed the public hearing. After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.43-20 re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Arlandia Project as Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a System of Public Open Spaces. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.44-20 re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Quilcene Headwaters to Bay Preservation 2020 Project as Authorized by and in Accordance with County Code Section 3.08-030(7) to Provide a System of Public Open Spaces. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.45-20 re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Ruby Ranch Preservation 2020 Project as Authorized by an in Accordance with County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a System of Public Open Spaces. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.46-20 re: Dedication of Conservation 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020 Futures Funds to the Upper Tarboo Wetlands Acquisition and Restoration Project as Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a System of Public Open Spaces. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended and reviewed their meeting schedules. The meeting was recessed at 11:12 a.m. and reconvened at 11:46 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS; LETTER re: Proposed Rent Assistance Program: The Commissioners reviewed the draft letter regarding a proposed rent assistance program. Commissioner Dean moved to approve sending the letter of support to the Washington State Department of Commerce regarding the proposed Eviction Rent Program. The meeting was recessed at 11:54 a.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. • ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of Collaboration re: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding: Commissioner Dean provided a draft letter and moved to approve the letter as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. • Update re: COVID-19 County Coordination; debrief • COVID-19 Policy Management; upcoming meeting • Homeless Housing/Affordable Housing • Brinnon Sign • Equestrian Park • Calendar Coordination • Roundabouts on 104; delayed for 1-2 years • Planning Commission/Shoreline Master Program NOVICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Dean moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:48 p.m. un1i ibe next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Sullivan secori ecl'41 the motion. wch carried by a unanimous vote. i JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD Ofi GC ISSIONERS 1 SEAT . , ATTEST: Carolyn'allaway, CMMC� Deputy Clerk of the Board .e4"Werton, Chair David Sullivan, Member Kate Dean, Member