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PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BOARD
Minutes
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County Board of Commissioners’ Chambers
Welcome & Introductions: Jefferson County Staff Member Mark McCauley called the meeting
to order in the presence of Chair, County Commissioner Kate Dean, District No. 2 At-Large
Representative Gary Rowe, Port of Port Townsend District No. 1 Commissioner Pete Hanke,
Public Utility District No 1 Commissioner Dan Toepper, Economic Development Council (EDC)
Team Jefferson Executive Director Brian Kuh, and District No. 3 At-Large Representative James
Munn. City of Port Townsend Mayor Michelle Sandoval arrived to attend at 1:41 p.m. District
No. 1 At-Large Representative Joe Johnson was absent.
Welcome of a new Board Member(s) representing City of Port Townsend & Port of Port
Townsend: Michelle Sandoval and Pete Hanke
Review and Approve Meeting Minutes: Member McCauley moved to approve the Minutes of
February 20, 2019. Member Toepper seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Financial Fund Report: Member Mark McCauley reported Updated 2019 actuals with all 2020
budget information, projected to have an ending fund balance of $645,670
EDC Team Jefferson Update: Brian Kuh, EDC Team Jefferson Executive Director gave an update
on EDC 2019 Milestones to include a reminder their fiscal year is July – June. As a benefit to
funding, personnel resources were increased in their office and they were able to bring back a
Small Business Development Council (SPDC) Advisor shared between Clallam & Jefferson
County. The Lean Community Resources Coordinator and the North Olympic Legislature
Alliance, a partnership with Clallam County were also added. Priority areas added are extending
and expanding the .09 Program and extended focus to Small Businesses with a priority on how
to assist them and aid them with services available and also keeping funding for transportation
projects with a focus on maritime transportation components. Capturing some of the data: EDC
Team Jefferson completed 105 assisting activities, 1.3 new businesses have been contacted
each week, this includes startups and troubled businesses and businesses looking to sell. These
small businesses represent 440 local jobs and the EDC is looking for advanced ways to support
the businesses that are responsible for these employment opportunities in Jefferson County.
The EDC continues to participate with the Chamber Luncheons & setting up Potential Local
Investment Opportunity Network Meetings which assist with financing for local businesses.
Brian gave priorities to achieve in the next 4-6 months: Develop 2019 Economic Vitality Index,
recruit a Representative from the Natural Resources Sector, continue regional collaborative
efforts and advocate for extension for the .09 (PIF) program.
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Project Status Reports by 2019 PIF Grant Recipients : The Board reviewed the ranking criteria,
scoring and how weighting factors were applied to the project proposals. Discussion ensued
regarding individual projects. The Board reviewed the proposals and took the following action:
• Jefferson County PUD, Water Street Telecom Infrastructure Kevin Street, Jefferson
County PUD, gave a report regarding full funding request granted for this Project for
$60,064.
• Jefferson County PUD, Quilcene Water Street Tank – Phase I (Engineering, Design,
Permitting) Samantha Harper, Jefferson County PUD gave an update on the full funding
granted for this Project for $106,000.
• Jefferson County, Quilcene Complete Streets – Center Road Sidewalk Improvements
Bruce Patterson, Jefferson County Public Works presented an update regarding the full
funding granted for this Project in the amount of $65,000.
• Port of Port Townsend, Point Hudson Jetty South Renovation Deputy Director, Eric
Toews, reported on status of the approve full funding request for this Project in the
amount of $150,000.
• Fort Worden PDA, Fort Worden Employee Housing David Robison, reported on the
approved full funding for this Project in the amount of $150,000.
City of Port Townsend Proposal for Change in Grant Request : Mark gave intro to this added
project, Nora Mitchel presented this will swap out another project for the City and a new
agreement would be submitted. Gary spoke to need to have a follow up meeting for further
discussion. Motion that we approve the change of the City’s grant request to be moved over to
storm drainage, Pete seconded, all voted in favor.
Set Future Meeting(s) & Potential Topics: The PIF Board members agreed to meet in April
2020. Clerk & Mark will work to set next meeting.
Notice of Adjournment: Brian moved, Michelle seconded the meeting adjourn at 2:40 p.m.
Submitted: Julie Shannon, PIF Clerk of the Board