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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting — March 15, 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. Commissioner Brotherton commented on the Taming Bigfoot competition.
The Commissioners discussed virtual meetings and in-person meeting room restrictions.
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 living next to the Jefferson County Fairground homeless encampment.
• Comment regarding Jefferson County moving to Phase 4 and COVID-19 vaccination eligibility.
• Comment regarding Sunshine Week Proclamation re: Open Public Government.
The Commissioners and County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during the
Public Comment Period.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Brotherton moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Eisenhour
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 14-21 re: In the Matter of Adopting a Sixth Temporary County Policy
Based on Emergency Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2. RESOLUTION NO. 15-21 re: Increasing Petty Cash Fund at the Solid Waste Transfer Station
3. AGREEMENT re: 2021 Hotel Motel (Lodging Tax) Grant Funding; In the Amount of$10,200;
County Administrator; Jefferson County Farmers Market
4. LEASE AGREEMENT re: COVID-19 Pandemic Response to Operate a Community Mass
Vaccination Clinic in order to Distribute Vaccine to Jefferson County Residents;No dollar
Amount; Jefferson County Emergency Management; Chimacum School District
5. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting of March 8, 2021 and Special Meeting of March 9, 2021
6. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated March 8, 2021 Totaling
$1,043107.87 (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.)
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7. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated March 5, 2021 Totaling $891,053 and
A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated March 5, 2021 Totaling$871,968.78 (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)
PROCLAMATION re: Declaring the Week of March 15,2021 as Sunshine Week:
The proposed proclamation proclaims that during this week and throughout the year,the Board of
County Commissioners commit to continuing to enhance the public's access to government records and
information, to increase information provided electronically and online, and to ensure that all meetings
of deliberative bodies under its jurisdiction, and their committees, are fully noticed and open to the
public; and we encourage all people to join us in observing the importance of transparency and openness
in a free society.
After all three Commissioners read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve
the Sunshine Week Proclamation. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent
meetings they attended. The Commissioners agreed to hold a Special Meeting on March 29, 2021, which
is on the 5th Monday of the month, and therefore not typically a regular Commissioner meeting day.
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.
UPDATE re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 4th
Quarter County Income Report: DNR Regional Manager Mona Griswold and State Lands Assistant
Drew Rosanbalm, Assessor Jeff Chapman and Treasurer Stacie Prada were present for the update.
Mr. Rosanbalm reviewed the detailed report with the Board and answered questions.
The meeting was recessed at 10:56 a.m. and reconvened at 11:03 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
HEARING re: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) for 2021 Public
Service Grant Application and Closeout of 2020 Public Services Grant; Olympic Community
Action Programs (OlyCAP): OlyCAP Director Cherish Cronmiller gave a presentation on the CDBG
2021 Public Service Grant Application and Closeout of 2020 Public Services Grant and answered
questions posed by the Board. The Commissioners expressed desire to be provided with improved
statistics that differentiate services provided to Clallam County and Jefferson County residents.
Chair Dean opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. Hearing no comments, she closed the
public hearing. After discussion, County Administrator Philip Morley proposed a two-part motion that
would: 1) Approve RESOLUTION NO. 16-21 re: In the Matter of Certification of Compliance for the
CDBG 2021 Public Services Grant; and 2) Authorize the County Administrator to act in all official
matters in connection with the new application for a CDBG grant. Commissioner Brotherton moved to
make the aforementioned two-part motion. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried
by a unanimous vote.
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HEARING re: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Funding; Review
Final Project Performance on CDBG with the Economic Opportunity Grant-COVID-19 Response
Funding for Microenterprise Assistance Grants Project; 19-62210-007A with Washington State
Department of Commerce: Economic Development Council Team Jefferson Executive Director Brian
Kuh and Clallam County Economic Development Council Executive Director Colleen McAleer gave a
presentation on the hearing and answered questions posed by the Board.
Chair Dean opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. Hearing no comments, she closed the
public hearing. After discussion, County Administrator Philip Morley requested a motion authorizing
the County Administrator to execute a closeout of grant reports to Commerce. Commissioner Eisenhour
made the aforementioned motion. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 12:23 p.m. and reconvened at 1:34 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
DISCUSSION re: A Regional Perspective on Economic Development and the Role
of an Associate Development Organization (ADO): North Olympic Development Council (NODC)
Executive Director Karen Affeld was present for the discussion and provided background information
on the issue.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
• Review of topics to discuss
• DISCUSSION re: Process for Designating an Associate Development Organization for the Next
Biennium
• Infrastructure project list to send to Senator Patty Murray: Port Hadlock Sewer Project, Olympic
Discovery Trail, Housing Shelter, and a new County Administration building
• ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: LETTER of Support re: Removal of Four Lower Snake River
Dams: After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve sending a letter of support
for the removal of dams along the Snake River. Chair Dean seconded the motion which carried
by a unanimous vote. The letter will be sent to Representative Derek Kilmer.
• COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: The Commissioners discussed
legislative update, desire to attend the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC)
Virtual Assembly, and in-person meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 3:32 p.m. to 4:02 p.m.
with the County Administrator, Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, County
Clerk, County Treasurer and Central Services Director 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 4:02 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Board will be extending
the Executive Session from 4:03 p.m. to 4:18 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and
resumed the regular meeting at 4:19 p.m.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: County
Administrator Philip Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
• Calendar Coordination
• Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Timber Counties Caucus; after discussion,
the Commissioners set a Special Meeting for March 17, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. so
that Commissioner Brotherton and Commissioner Eisenhour could both attend the virtual
meeting
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m. until
the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Kate Dean, Chair
ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heidi Eisenhour, Member
Clerk of the Board
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