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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM020121w�,ON CO �STI Iv 61t0, MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting — February 1, 2021, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kate Dean, Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour participated in the meeting remotely. Chair Dean called the meeting to order at the appointed time. She stated that she will be testifying at the Washington State Legislature today at which point Commissioner Brotherton will assume Chairing of the meeting during her absence. 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 an AARP tax aide assistance program, and Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) members assisting with Medicare recipients. • Comment regarding Governor Inslee's decision to keep Jefferson County in Phase 1 of the COVID-19 lockdown. • Comment regarding upcoming presentation on the proposed Code Compliance Amnesty Program. • Comment regarding false positive COVID-19 tests. • Comment regarding COVID-19 testing, restrictions and information. • Comment regarding noise coming from the Jefferson County Sportsmens Association (JCSA). The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 10-21 re: Cancellation of Uncollectible Personal Property Taxes 2. EXTENSION OF BID OPENING re: Port Hadlock Water Reclamation Facility, Membrane Bioreactor Equipment; Extending the Bid Opening from February 8, 2021 until February 22, 2021. Bids accepted until 9:30 a.m. and opened and read publicly at 10:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter on February 22, 2021 in the Commissioners' Chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA. (virtual meeting) 3. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 2 re: Adjust the January through August 2021 Employer Medical Plan Contribution; Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)/Jefferson County Sheriff Office Uniform Support Services (JCSOUSS) Employee Association Members Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2021 4. AGREEMENT re: JAVS Safeguard Maintenance for Superior Court; In the Amount of $4,777; Jefferson County Superior Court; Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) 5. AGREEMENT re: Opioid Treatment Network at the Jefferson County Jail; In the Amount of $393,400; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office/Jail; Washington State Healthcare Authority 6. AGREEMENT NO. ICA21016 re: Improving the Quality of Public Defense Services; In the Amount of $35,085; Jefferson County Administrator; Washington State Office of Public Defense 7. AGREEMENT re: Community Engagement in Strait Ecosystem Recovery; In the Amount of $100,000; Jefferson County Extension, Washington State University; Washington State Department of Ecology 8. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board; Three (3) Year Term to Expire February 20, 2024; Shelby MacMeekin 9. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021 10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated January 25, 2021 Totaling $786,116.38 and A/P Check Update for Emergency Warrant — Fund 149 Dated December 25, 2020 Totaling $32,464.93 (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 reviewed their meeting schedules. 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. Chair Dean left the meeting at 10:40 a.m. Commissioner Brotherton assumed Chairing duties in Chair Dean's absence. PRESENTATION re: Mental Health Navigator Grant Agreement: Sheriff Joe Nole provided information regarding the proposed Mental Health Navigator Agreement. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved that the Board of County Commissioners sign the AGREEMENT re: Mental Health Navigator Grant Agreement; In the Amount of $63,209; Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commissioner and the Washington Association of Sheriff's and Police Chiefs (WASPC) for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Commissioner Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 11:13 a.m. to 11:28 a.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 11:28 a.m. Chair Dean rejoined the Board of County Commissioner's meeting and participated in the Executive Session. She stated she would resume Chairing duties once the Executive Session has ended. Commissioner Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 11:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 11:41 a.m. Commissioner Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 11:43 a.m. to 11:58 a.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 11:58 a.m. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2021 The meeting was recessed at 11:59 a.m. and reconvened at 1:31 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. BRIEFING re: Concurring that the County Administrator will send a joint letter with Jefferson Land Trust requesting an appraisal of Three (3) Lease Trust Land Transfer Properties: County Administrator Philip Morley provided a brief summary of Jefferson Land Trust (JLT)'s request. JLT Director Sarah Spaeth and JLT member Owen Fairbank explained their request in more detail and answered questions posed by the Board. After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to direct the County Administrator to send a joint letter with Jefferson Land Trust, requesting an appraisal of the three leased Trust Land Transfer properties. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. BRIEFING re: Code Compliance Amnesty Program: Code Compliance Coordinator Debra Murdock gave a presentation on the proposed Code Compliance Amnesty Program and answered questions posed by the Board. After discussion, Chair Dean moved to give concurrence to continue the Amnesty Program as described by Code Compliance Coordinator Debra Murdock. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. • Review of items to discuss • ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Senior Management Retreat: After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to grant authority to the County Administrator to sign a Personal Services Agreement with David Goldsmith to facilitate the Senior Management Retreat. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The agreement is for $200. • Senior Management Retreat; logistics and topics • OlyCAP; upcoming new contract for quarantine and isolation rooms • Economic Development Council; Public Sector Cabinet • Center Valley Animal Rescue • Department of Community Development; budget and staffing The meeting was recessed at 2:58 p.m. and reconvened at 3:06 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: County Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board. • SB1590 funds; potential funding for the 71h and Hendricks Project • Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG); logistics • Meeting audio; striving to make meeting audio better • Commissioner emails • KPTZ radio; upcoming radio segment • Parks • Legislative update • Commissioners Briefing Session • Miscellaneous topics 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2021 • Homeless Shelter • North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA) NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS tY Katelean, hair ATTEST: r therton, Member Carolyn dallaway, CMC Heidi Eisenhour, Member Clerk of the Board 2