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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting — Monday, August 17, 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.
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 the Jefferson County Fairgrounds providing homeless camping.
• Comment regarding mail in ballots for voting.
• Comment regarding COVID-19 cases and Brinnon postal employees not wearing face masks.
• Comment regarding a masking compliance surveyor.
• Comment regarding affordable housing funding allocations and camping at the Jefferson County
Fairgrounds.
• Comment regarding wearing of face masks.
• Comment regarding shooting noise from the Port Townsend gun range.
The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the
Public Comment Period. Discussion ensued regarding mail in ballots.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Dean moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. HEARING NOTICE re: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Public Services and
Local Microenterprise Assistance Programs; and Public Health, Emergency Response, or
Temporary Housing Facilities that Address COVID-19 Impacts; Hearing Scheduled for Monday,
August 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. via Virtual Meeting and Live Streamed on AV Capture All
2. AGREEMENT NO. WA JEFF 91420(1) re: Upper Hoh Road/Olympic National Park Federal
Lands Access Program(FLAP) Project, M.P. 0.0—M.P. 12.0, County Road No. 914207, County
Project No. 18019410; In the Amount of$15,080,803; Jefferson County Public Works; Federal
Highway Administration, Western Federal Lands Highway Division; US Department of
Transportation
3. AGREEMENT NO. ICA21008 re: Support of Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan
(FJCIP); In the Amount of$14,420.00; Jefferson County Superior Court; Washington State
Administrative Office of the Courts
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4. BID AWARD re: Upper Hoh Road Repair, Project No. 18020381, M.P. 7.9—M.P. 8.0, County
Road No. 914207, Federal Aid No. ER-WA-20-03; In the Amount of$109,898.25; Jefferson
County Public Works; Rognlins, Inc.
5. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2020 and Special Meeting Minutes of
August 12, 2020
6. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION: Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC); District 3
Representative, Samantha Janes
7. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT: Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC); Term
Expires 2/13/22; Industry Representative, Chad Young(Murrey's Olympic Disposal)
8. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated August 17, 2020 Totaling
$721,185.88 (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.)
9. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated August
7, 2020 Totaling $139,095.27 (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)
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed upcoming
Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC)meetings this week.
WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Public Health Officer Dr. Thomas Locke
provided information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County and Emergency Management Director
Willie Bence provided a situation report.
HEARING re: PORT LUDLOW DRAINAGE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
SYSTEM: Public Works staff member Jim Pearson explained the Port Ludlow Drainage District's
assessment system and draft ordinance with the Board which would enable the District to continue to
provide drainage facilities in Port Ludlow. Mr. Pearson noted a correction to the Appendix, Page 3,
where it reads the "2016 rate"it should read the "2020"rate. County Administrator Philip Morley noted
a scrivener error.
After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the hearing for public testimony. The following individuals
provided oral testimony: Nancy Lockett. The following individuals provided written testimony which
was read aloud by Deputy Clerk of the Board Carolyn Gallaway: Art Moyer, Matt Kolbeck, and Peter
Leenhouts. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Brotherton closed the public hearing and the
Commissioners continued discussion on the issue.
Chair Brotherton re-opened the hearing to allow for testimony. The following caller provided oral
testimony: Deborah Helleson. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Brotherton closed the public hearing.
After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 06-0817-20 re: Repealing
and Replacing Ordinance No. 02-0806-16 Finalizing the Assessment System for the Port Ludlow
Drainage District.
UPDATE re: Federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF): COVID
Pandemic Response and Recovery Finance Section Chief Patty Charnas briefed the Board on the first
round of Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), public process, and CRF allocations. The Commissioners
decided to table discussion until the afternoon session.
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The meeting was recessed at 12:02 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to
2:30 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:33 p.m. to
2:33 p.m. with the County Administrator and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney regarding
Attorney-Client Privilege, Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the
Open Public Meetings Act. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:33 p.m. Chair Brotherton
announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:35 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. The
Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:56 p.m.
After the Executive Session, Commissioner Sullivan moved to authorize the Prosecuting Attorney to
make an Offer of Judgment under Rule 68 on the Lorecki public records case, consistent with the
authority discussed in Executive Session. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
• UPDATE re: Federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF)—Continued: COVID
Pandemic Response and Recovery Finance Section Chief Patty Charnas continued to brief the
Board on the first round of Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), public process, and CRF allocations
• Emergency Management Masking Survey and continued discussion about the CRF process
• Commissioner Briefing Session—Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator
discussed recent meetings they attended, reviewed upcoming meetings and discussed
miscellaneous topics
• County Administrator Philip Morley left the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
• Review of the County Administrator's performance; review date to be determined
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Dean moved to adjourn the meeting at
4 32m rp .'iiurill;the,x ext regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Sullivan
secol}the nuitilain'avx hich carried by a unanimous vote.
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Department of Public Works
O Consent Agenda
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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, PE, Public Works Director / County Engineer V
Agenda Date: July 20, 2020
Subject: Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System Ordinance
Schedule public hearing
Statement of Issue:
The Port Ludlow Drainage District was established under the authority of RCW 85.38.
The District currently levies an assessment to fund District activities that was
authorized under Jefferson County Ordinance 02-0808-16. RCW 85.38 requires the
Board to hold a public hearing to review the District assessment system every four
years and approve an assessment system on or before September 1. The District has
requested that the Board make no revisions to the existing assessment system.
Public Works has prepared a draft ordinance that adopts the existing assessment
system. Appendix 1. Assessment System Calculation Method explains how the
assessments on individual parcels are calculated. The ordinance is attached for the
Board's review and consideration in a public hearing.
Also attached is a public hearing notice for a Board of Commissioners' hearing on
August 17, 2020.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's Et Con's:
The assessment system is based on the impervious surface area and size of each
parcel in the District. Based on annual District assessment revenue of $100,000, the
annual assessment for a typical single family residence on a quarter acre lot would be
approximately $75. The County Engineer has reviewed the District's assessment
system and determined that it is consistent with RCW 85.38. The County Engineer's
report is attached.
Renewing the Drainage District's assessment system will enable the District to
continue to provide and maintain drainage facilities in Port Ludlow.
Department of Public Works
O Consent Agenda
Page 2 of 2
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
Drainage District assessments fund the District's activities. The County does not fund
the District. The County is authorized to charge the Drainage District for its costs
incurred in reviewing and approving the assessment system. The County Treasurer
may also impose a fee for collecting the assessments, not exceeding one percent of
the assessments. Adopting an assessment system for the Drainage District will not
have a negative fiscal impact on the County.
Recommendation:
Public Works requests that the Board schedule a public hearing on the ordinance at
10:�OAM on August 17, 2020 and that the Chair of the Board sign the attached public
hearing notice.
Public Works will make a brief presentation and answer questions on the ordinance
before the public hearing.
Department Contact: Monte Reinders, 385-9242
Reviewed By:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
ADOPTION OF THE PORT LUDLOW DRAINAGE DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on
Monday, August 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers at the County Courthouse in Port
Townsend, Washington, for the purpose of taking testimony concerning an ordinance to adopt the Port Ludlow
Drainage District assessment system. The following is a summary of the proposed ordinance:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Ordinance establishes a system to set Port Ludlow Drainage District assessments.
SECTION 2. AUTHORITY
The Ordinance is adopted under Chapter 85.38 Revised Code of Washington.
SECTION 3. ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
The assessment system creates a rate structure for District assessments. The actual assessment on
properties within the District will be set by the District Commissioners through the District budget. The
assessment system is specified in Appendix 1. Assessment System Calculation Method.
SECTION 4. ORDINANCE REVIEW
The assessment system shall be reviewed by the County Commissioners every four years.
SECTION 5. REPEALER
The Ordinance repeals and replaces Ordinance No. 02-0808-16.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY
If any section of the Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
APPENDIX 1. ASSESSMENT SYSTEM CALCULATION METHOD
Copies of the ordinance are available at the Commissioners' office at the County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson
St, Port Townsend, or by calling (360) 385-9100 or emailing jeflbocc@co jefferson.wa.us. The ordinance can
also be viewed on the County website at www.co.jefferson.wa.us.
Written testimony is invited beginning on July 23, 2020 and ending on August 17, 2020 at the end of
the Public Hearing, unless extended by the Board of County Commissioners. Written testimony may
be submitted by Email to: jeffboccgco.jefferson.wa.us; by Mail to: Jefferson County
Commissioners' Office; PO Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368; or In Person (if allowed) to:
Jefferson County Commissioners' Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port
Townsend, WA 98368. Testimony must be received by the Board of County Commissioners by the
end of the public comment period.
The meeting site is ADA accessible. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with
advance notice by calling 385-9100.
NOTE: Due to Covid-19, it is unknown if there will be restrictions on the Open Public Meeting Act on
the date of this Hearing that will preclude public in -person attendance. Please check the Jefferson County
website at www.co.jefferson.wa.us for the current status or to view this meeting live, go to
www.cojefferson.wa.us. Follow the links under "Quick Links: Videos of Meetings -Streaming Live."
Greg Brotherton, Chair
Board of Jefferson County Commissioner
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of }
Repealing and Replacing }
Ordinance No. 02-0808-16 }
Finalizing the Assessment System }
For the Port Ludlow Drainage District } ORDINANCE NO.
WHEREAS the Port Ludlow Drainage District was established in 2000; and
WHEREAS RCW 85.38 requires the Board of Commissioners to finalize the
District assessment system at least once every four years; and
WHEREAS the District assessment system was previously finalized by adoption
of Ordinance No. 02-0808-16 in August of 2016; and
WHEREAS the District has requested that the Board of Commissioners not amend
the District assessment system; and
WHEREAS RCW 85.38 requires the Board of Commissioners to hold a public
hearing prior to finalizing the assessment system; and
WHEREAS RCW 8 5.3 8 specifies that notice of the public hearing shall be made
by publishing two notices in the newspaper of record and by mailing a notice to all Drainage
District property owners; and
WHEREAS the notice of the public hearing was properly advertised and the
Drainage District property owners were individually notified by mail; and
WHEREAS a public hearing was held before the Board of County Commissioners
on the 17th day of August, 2020;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
SECTION 1, PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish the Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment
System to be used to set District assessments.
SECTION 2. AUTHORITY
This Ordinance is adopted under the authority conferred on Jefferson County by Chapter 85.38
Revised Code of Washington.
SECTION 3. ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
The Assessment System shall be as specified in Appendix 1. Port Ludlow Drainage District
Assessment System Calculation Method of this Ordinance.
Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System
SECTION 4. ORDINANCE REVIEW
The Assessment System shall be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners at least once
every four years as provided for in Chapter 85.38 Revised Code of Washington.
SECTION 5. REPEALER
This Ordinance repeals and replaces Ordinance No. 02-0808-16.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or figure of this Ordinance or its application
to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance or the application
to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective twenty-one (21) days after adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of August, 2020.
ATTEST:
Carolyn Galloway
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kate Dean, District 1
David Sullivan, District 2
Greg Brotherton, District 3
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Philip C. Hunsucker
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System 2
Appendix 1: Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System Calculation Method
As provided for in Chapter 85.38 Revised Code of Washington, the Port Ludlow Drainage District
Assessment System is designed to generate $1,000 in revenue for the District. The Assessment
System determines the amount that each parcel within the District will be assessed per $1,000 of
District revenue. The District Commissioners will determine the total annual District assessment
and the total amount assessed on each individual parcel through the adoption of the annual District
budget. If, as an example, the District budget were set at $70,000, the actual assessment on any
parcel would be the amount assigned in the Assessment System multiplied by 70.
The Assessment System is based on a combination of two assessments. The first is an assessment
on the parcel's acreage as a proportion of the total acreage within the District. The second is an
assessment on the parcel's impervious surface area as a proportion of the total impervious surface
area within the District. 35% of the assessment is based on land area and 65% of the assessment is
based on impervious surface area.
35% of the assessment, or $350.00 of the $1,000, is assigned to the area within the District. The
area portion of the assessment system consists of five Zones (Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, and
Zone 4). Zone 0 consists of areas permanently held in reserve or greenbelt areas that cannot be
developed. Zone 1 comprises the majority of the District. It consists of the areas that can be
developed, except for Zones 2, 3, and 4. Zone 2 is the five -acre residential lots in Port Ludlow
No. 6 that completely drain into the District. Zone 3 is the five -acre residential lots in Port Ludlow
No. 6 that partially drain into the District. Zone 4 is the five -acre residential lots in Port Ludlow
No. 6 that completely drain out of the District. Zone 0 parcels will pay 5 percent of the area
assessment. Zone 1 parcels will pay 100 percent of the area assessment. Zone 2 parcels will pay
15 percent of the area assessment. Zone 3 parcels will pay 10 percent of the area assessment. Zone
4 parcels will pay 5 percent of the area assessment.
There are 121.9 acres in Zone 0, 430.7 acres in Zone 1, 37.5 acres in Zone 2, 19.9 acres in Zone
3, and 10.2 acres in Zone 4. The area portion of a $1,000 hypothetical assessment is:
Percentage of Area
Assessment
2016 Rate per $,1000
Assessment
Zone 0
5%
= $0.039333 per acre
Zone 1
100%
= $0.786654 per acre
Zone 2
15%
= $0.117998 per acre
Zone 3
1 10%
= $0.078665 per acre
Zone 4
1 5%
= $0.039333 per acre
65% of the assessment, or $650.00 of the $1,000, is assigned to impervious surface area. There are
814 single family residences in the District. Based on a random sample of residences, each single
family residence is assumed to have 3,000 square feet of impervious surface or one Equivalent
Residential Unit (ERU) of impervious surface. There are 123 multi -family residences in the
District. Each multi -family residence is assumed to have 0.75 ERUs for a total of 92.3 ERUs.
There are also 266.5 ERUs associated with non-residential uses in the District. There are a total of
1,172.8 ERUs in the District. The 65% impervious surface portion of the $1,000 hypothetical
assessment is equal to $650 divided by 1,172.8 ERUs = $0.554229 per ERU.
Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System 3
The rates shown in this Appendix have been rounded. The District's assessment database uses the
actual data entered into the database, not the rounded rates shown in this example.
Parcel Assessment Formula per $1,000 of District Revenue
A parcel's assessment per $1,000 of District revenue is based on the parcel's area and the area of
impervious surface measured in Equivalent Residential Units.
Parcel Assessment = (area rate x parcel area) + (ERU rate x ERUs on the parcel)
Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System 4
Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment Methodology
County Engineer's Review
Port Ludlow Drainage District Background
RCW 85.38.160 requires County Commissioners to review the Port Ludlow Drainage
District assessment system in a public hearing every four years and approve an ordinance
adopting an assessment system on or before September 1. The County Engineer is
required to review the assessment system and make a report to the County
Commissioners.
The Drainage District was formed by a vote of the property owners in north Port Ludlow
in 2000. The Board of Commissioners adopted the initial District assessment system in
2001. The Board adopted a revised assessment system in August 2003. The Board
readopted that system in 2008, 2012, and 2016. The assessment system is shown in
Appendix 1. Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System Calculation Method of
the draft Ordinance. It is based on impervious surface area and parcel acreage. The
District has requested that Jefferson County not amend the assessment system.
Assessment System Requirements
RCW 85.38.160 requires that Drainage District assessment systems be designed to
generate $1,000 of revenue for the District by distributing a portion of the $1,000 to each
parcel in the District. The actual assessment for each parcel is determined by the District
through its budget. Based on a $100,000 of District revenue, a typical parcel with a single
family residence would pay approximately $75 annually.
County Engineer's Recommendation
The Public Works Department has reviewed the Port Ludlow Drainage District
assessment system shown in Appendix 1. Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment
System Calcu a od. It meets the requirements of RCW 85.38.160.
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Mo ers, PE Da e
Public Works Director/County Engineer
effbocc
From: art <artmoy@q.com>
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 12:28 PM
To: jeffbocc
Subject: Port Ludlow Drainage District
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This is my reply for testimony concerning an Ordinance to renew the Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System. I
was one of the original signers to form the PLDD. This was formed because Jefferson County was completely derelict in
controlling the water coming down both Swansonville Road and Walker Way. The water from those roads washed across
Oak Bay Road down to the Sewer Plant and also across the Beach Club and Marina. Since the formation of the District
the residents of North Bay have poured very large sums of money and have corrected most of those problems; however
the County has basically done nothing to control these problems in North Bay but has done the same work in South Bay
at no expense to the Members of South Bay.
Thus it is my opinion that the requirement for the PLDD is no longer required and the district should be abanded and all
such work returned to the County.
Arthur E. Moyer
72 Harms Lane
Port Ludlow, WA 98365-9610
Parcel ID 990603164
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From: matt kolbeck <mattkolbeck@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:59 AM
To: jeffbocc
Subject: RE: PLDD Notice
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Jeff,
I'm a little confused by the recent notice that was sent out regarding assessment of impervious surface area. Is this
something that will affect us as property owners in the future? Will this become a tax that is not covered already by
existing property taxes or Olympic Water bills?
Thanks,
Matt Kolbeck
170 Rainier Ln.
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Peter M. Leenhouts
142 Pioneer Drive
Port Ludlow WA 98365
August 2"d, 2020
Jefferson County Commissioners' Office
Jefferson County Courthouse
1820 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend WA 98368
Commissioners,
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I am adamantly opposed to any increase in the Port Ludlow Drainage District system of
assessment and any increase in taxes.
The nation is reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our economy. Those of us
who live in Port Ludlow are also adversely affected, as is anyone living under the draconian
measures imposed by our state governor.
This is absolutely the wrong time to be considering any increase in our taxes in any form or
fashion.
I strongly recommend you consider how to decrease the burden imposed by our already -too
high taxes by cutting county services across the board, including the drainage district.
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Peter M. Leenhouts
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jeffbocc
From: matt kolbeck <mattkolbeck@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 3:09 PM
To: Jim Pearson
Cc: jeffbocc; Eric Kuzma
Subject: Re: PLDD Notice
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Thanks for the info! Well, I suppose that really is bad news for people on a fixed income around here!
On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 10:29 AM Jim Pearson <JPea rson@co.lefferson.wa.us> wrote:
Greetings Mr Kolbeck,
I am replying to your email to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners regarding the Port Ludlow Drainage District
Assessment Ordinance.
The District was established by Port Ludlow voters in 2000 to address drainage issues in north Port Ludlow. It is
managed by locally elected Commissioners. The County Commissioners are reviewing the assessment system proposed
by the PLDD Commissioners. It is identical to the system that has been in place since 2004. If approved, it would be in
place until 2024, at which time it would again be subject to review by the County Commissioners. The assessment is
paid by north Port Ludlow property owners. It funds PLDD operations and drainage improvements that are off of
County Road rights -of -way. It is separate from County property taxes and Olympic Water Company fees. Under the
proposed system, the assessment for a typical residential property would be approximately $75 per year.
Jim Pearson
Jefferson County Public Works Department
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Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:06 AM
To: Jim Pearson <JPea rson@co.iefferson.wa.us>
Subject: FW: PLDD Notice
Hearing comment
From: matt kolbeck <mattkolbeck@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:59 AM
To: jeffbocc <ieffbocc@co.iefferson.wa.us>
Subject: RE: PLDD Notice
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Jeff,
I'm a little confused by the recent notice that was sent out regarding assessment of impervious surface area. Is this
something that will affect us as property owners in the future? Will this become a tax that is not covered already by
existing property taxes or Olympic Water bills?
Thanks,
Matt Kolbeck
170 Rainier Ln.
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jeffbocc
From: Katie Smith <katie@melsmithconsulting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:19 AM
To: jeffbocc
Cc: Monte Reinders; Nancy Lockett -G&O
Subject: TESTIMONY- Public Hearing - Aug 17 @ 10:30 AM
Attachments: Written Testimony for Jeff Co Public Hearing (8-17-2020).pdf
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Commissioners,
Attached is my written testimony for the hearing this morning.
Thank you for your consideration.
Katie
Katie Smith
P.O.Box 65087
Port Ludlow,WA 98365
(360)437-2282 phone
(360)301-2411 cell
katiePmelsmithconsulting.com
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Written Testimony for Jefferson County Public Hearing, August 17, 2020
Assessment Methodology for Port Ludlow Drainage District (PLDD)
Honorable Commissioners,
Thank you for this public hearing.
I have been a property owner and permanent resident of the North Bay Community of Port Ludlow for
more than 40 years:
20 Years before PLDD
and
20 Years after the formation of PLDD
The second half has been better because of the work of the PLDD.
We owe a debt of gratitude to the Founding Fathers and their effort in 1999 to petition the County to
form this Special Purpose District. Special thanks to Walt Cairns and the late Richard Regan for being
able to engage the engineering services of Gray& Osborne in Seattle to assist our small district in
developing a Comprehensive Plan and the current assessment methodology, along with a facilitating a
great deal of public input. The local assessment allows 100% of funds to remain in the district.
With the expert assistance of Gray& Osborne, the District has been able to construct 18 capital
projects to improve storm water flow down the hill and into the Bay.
These improvements have addressed community safety, preservation of property, and water quality
for the benefit of all North Bay residents. The engineering firm also brings invaluable institutional
memory to the current two-member board who are fairly new to the area.
Although the focus of the district is currently for maintenance of these facilities, there remain five
areas on the list of"Areas to Watch" for possible future projects or problem areas. The District is
fortunate to have the maintenance services of a longtime local vendor,Yarddogs Landscaping, who
maintains all facilities on a monthly basis.
The current assessment methodology is fair and my PLDD assessment is low, only$66/yr, in
comparison to the North Bay homeowners association fee of$712/yr, and County taxes of$4,030/yr.
I wholeheartedly support continuing the current system.
Respectfully,
Katie Smith
P.O.Box 65087
Port Ludlow,WA 98365
(360)437-2282 phone
(360)301-2411 cell
katie@melsmithconsulting.com