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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting — July 19, 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. Chair Dean called the meeting to order at
the appointed time, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made
virtually by individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• Comment welcoming Commissioner Eisenhour to the Board, in-person meetings and thanking
past County Administrator Philip Morley for his work with the County.
• Comment regarding the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System(VAERS)program usage for
determining vaccine side effects, and various health issues experienced after receiving the
COVID-19 vaccines.
• Comment regarding the Homeless Encampment relocation.
• Comment regarding disapproval of the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, and disagreement of
comments for those speaking against the new COVID-19 vaccine.
• Comment regarding disagreement of those speaking against the new COVID-19 vaccines, anti-
military weapons should not be in civilian hands, and implementing a fireworks ban in Jefferson
County.
• Comment thanking Commissioner Brotherton for visiting the Jefferson County Sportsmens
Association to discuss their noise abatement system,provided information regarding more deaths
in California are attributed to knives than guns, and thanked the Commissioners for holding in-
person meetings.
The Commissioners and Interim County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during
the Public Comment Period. The Commissioners discussed the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
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. The Commissioners discussed the Zoom live-
captioning feature.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 39-21 re: Declare Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize
Disposal
2. RESOLUTION NO. 40-21 re: Increasing Petty Cash in the Solid Waste Fund
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3. AGREEMENT re: County Program to Provide Staff/Family Consultation Services; In the
Amount of Fee for Service; Jefferson County Public Health: Washington State Department of
Social & Health Services (DSHS)
4. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Infant Mental Health Reflective Supervision
Consultation; In the Amount of$2,470; Jefferson County Public Health; Gina Veloni
5. AGREEMENT re: Amendment No. 5 re: Big Quilcene Riparian Protection; Increase the
project administration rate from 5%to 5.97%; In the Amount from $11,500: Jefferson County
Public Health; Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
6. AGREEMENT re: For Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Services/Education; In the
Amount of$10,000.00; Jefferson County Public Health: Professional Services Agreement with
People First of Washington State
7. AGREEMENT re: Snow Creek Road MP 0.84 Culvert Replacement; County Project Number
18020310; Jefferson County Department of Public Works; Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement
with the Washington State Military Department
8. AGREEMENT re: SR 19 Rhody Drive Pedestrian/Bike Improvements; In the Amount of
$127,060; Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement; Jefferson County Department of
Public Works; Washington State Department of Transportation
9. MOTION re: Board of County Commissioners to Approve a Budget for the Salaries and
Benefits Related to two (2) Positions; 1) Finance Manager; and 2) Grant Administrator
10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated July 12, 2021 Totaling $960,099.46
(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.)
11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated July 9, 2021 Totaling $140,323.43
(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)
WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Chair Dean welcomed Dr. Allison Berry to her
new role as Jefferson County's Public Health Officer. She and Deputy Health Officer Dr. Thomas Locke
provided information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County. The Commissioners thanked
Dr. Locke for his service to Jefferson County.
BID OPENING re: Recycling Request for Proposals (RFP): Solid Waste Manager Al
Cairns was present for the bid opening and stated there was no estimate for cost of services. He opened
two bids: 1) Skookum Contract Services; and 2) Waste Connections Incorporated. Clerk of the Board
Carolyn Gallaway noted that typically there is a bid amount stated during the bid openings. Due to the
complexity of the bids received, Solid Waste Manager Cairns stated that he will compile the information
and report back to the Board at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was recessed at 10:36 a.m. and reconvened at 10:46 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and Interim County
Administrator reviewed their upcoming meetings and discussed recent meetings they attended.
DISCUSSION re: Housing Capital Needs with Housing Providers: Chair Dean stated
that the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been requested for various housing issues within
Jefferson County. The following local housing providers were present: Bayside Housing Executive
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Director Gary Keister, Bayside Housing Board member Steve Moore, Habitat for Humanity Executive
Director Jamie Maciejewski, Dove House Advocacy Executive Director Beulah Kingsolver, OlyCAP
Executive Director Cherish Cronmiller, and Peninsula Housing Authority Executive Director Sarah
Martinez.
Commissioner Brotherton commented on a recent Shelter Team meeting and reported on the properties
they reviewed for potential Homeless Encampment or affordable housing properties. He reviewed
potential housing grants.
The meeting was recessed at 12:32 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
BID OPENING re: Recycling Request for Proposals (RFP)-Continued: Solid
Waste Manager Al Cairns reviewed the two bids received. He explained that both bidders proposed very
different types of services, hence the varied bids shown below.
Skookum Contract Services - Total bid: $2,977,715
Waste Connections Inc-Total bid: $2,329,605
Skookum Contract Services
Period Annual fee Annual Facility Total
Lease
Year 1 $582,046 $10,800 $571,246
Year 2 $593,946 $10,800 $583,146
Year 3 $606,092 $10,800 $595,292
Year 4 $618,489 $10,800 $607,689
Year 5 $631,142 $10,800 $620,342
Totals: $3,031,715 $54,000 $2,977,715
Waste Connections,Inc.
Period Annual Fee Annual Facility Total
Lease
Year 1 $455,200 $12,000 $443,200
Year 2 $466,580 $12,300 $454,280
Year 3 $478,245 $12,608 $465,637
Year 4 $490,201 $12,923 $477,278
Year 5 $502,456 $13,246 $489,210
Totals: $2,392,681 $63,076 $2,329,605
Item of Consideration Skookum Waste Connections
Accepted Materials Same mix Plastic l's& 2's, Glass out
Collection 9 Drop Box sites Curbside by subscription
Contamination Reduction On-site attendant Direct customer contact
County Facility County repairs No repairs
Use/Modifications
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Commodity Sales County retains sales County retains sales
Basel convention compliance Yes Yes
City of Port Townsend n/a Concurrence needed
Staff will review bids with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and recommend a bid award
at a future meeting.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: Interim County
Administrator/Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the following with the Board.
• Review of items to discuss
• Fire presentation
• Housing Capital Needs—Continued: After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to
authorize the Interim County Administrator to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement(PSA)
with the Mill Road property. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. After a brief
discussion, Chair Dean called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
• Jefferson Community School/Transitional Housing
• Childcare issues
The meeting was recessed at 3:13 p.m. and reconvened at 3:26 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: Interim County
Administrator/Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the following with the Board.
• Creation of a Community Recovery Fund: The Commissioners discussed ARPA and residual
CARES Act funding to distribute to local entities as follows:
Agency/Project Amount Fund
CARES Residual Funds available: $950,000
School Districts support $200,000 CARES
PW revenue loss $350,000 CARES
YMCA $50,000 CARES
Maritime Center $50,000 CARES
JPH Child Care $50,000 CARES
Trinity Church Grant $20,000 CARES
Broadband $35,000 CARES
$755,000
Residual remaining: $195,000 Up to $190,000 to
the PUD for
Hotspots with
remaining
CARES funds
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ARPA 1st Tranche available: $3,129,000
Jefferson Community School $2,000,000 ARPA
Mill Road Property $1,000,000 ARPA
Jefferson PUD $150,000 ARPA
Port of Port Townsend $150,000 ARPA
$3,300,000
Residual remaining: (-$171,000) JCS and Mill Rd
Property will be
phased. Later
ARPA funds will
cover deficit
• Economic Development Council (EDC); Executive Director recruitment update
• Meeting wrap-up
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 4:24 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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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting — July 19, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Washington State Association of Counties Virtual Assembly
Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
(Virtual Meeting)
CALL TO ORDER: Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) staff called the
Virtual Counties Update meeting to order. Jefferson County Commissioner/Chair Kate Dean,
Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour, and many other Commissioners and County Officials across
Washington State were in attendance.
DISCUSSION with Other Washington State Counties and Washington State
Association of Counties (WSAC) Staff: The participants of the meeting discussed various County
issues.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:58 p.m. by
Washington State Association of Counties staff.
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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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting — July 26, 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. Chair Dean called the meeting to order at
the appointed time, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Brotherton stated there is a
Veterans Stand Down event happening today.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made
virtually by individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• Comment regarding shooting noise and restrictions at the Jefferson County Sportsmens
Association.
The Commissioners and Interim County Administrator addressed comments and concerns raised during
the Public Comment Period. Chair Dean opened the floor to allow for an additional public comment.
• Comment regarding the breakthrough cases and deaths as a result of the COVID-19 vaccination
and limited immunity.
The Commissioners addressed the comment received.
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. 42-21 re: Quilcene Rural Drop Box Petty Cash Fund, Amends Resolution
No. 40-21
2. AGREEMENT No. ICA 22024 re: Court Improvement Coordinators as part of the Family and
Juvenile Services Improvement Plan; In the Amount of$14,420; Jefferson County Juvenile
Services; Administrative Office of the Courts
3. AGREEMENT re: School Based Substance Use Prevention Mental Health Services; In the
Amount of$10,200; Jefferson County Public Health; MCS Counseling Group LLC
4. AGREEMENT re: Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor; In the Amount not to exceed
$71,327.04; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap County Public Health District
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5. AGREEMENT re: Implement Coordinated Tobacco, Vapor and Marijuana Product Prevention
and Intervention Strategies; In the Amount of$27,381; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap
Public Health District
6. AGREEMENT re: Pollution Prevention Assistance Partnership; In the Amount of$252,077.28;
Jefferson County Environmental Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology
7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL re: Use of Grant Funds for Association of Food and Drug
Officials (AFDO) for Food Safety Projects; In the Amount of$3,640
8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL re: Residual CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) First Tranche Funding Commitments
9. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2021, and Regular Meeting Minutes of July
12, 2021, and Special Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2021
10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated July 12, 2021 Totaling $244,759.49
and Dated July 19, 2021 Totaling $1,333,509.62 (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.)
11. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated July 20, 2021 Totaling $66,711.21 and
A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated July 20,2021 Totaling $13,354.84 (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 discussed recent
meetings they attended and reviewed their meeting schedules.
WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry and
Deputy Health Officer Thomas Locke provided information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County
and Emergency Management Director Willie Bence provided a COVID-19 situation report and provided
an update on the Housing Eviction Moratorium and nearby wildfires.
HEARING re: 2021 Second Quarter Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various
County Departments: Interim County Administrator Mark McCauley reviewed the various budget
appropriations and extensions with the Board.
Chair Dean opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. The following members of the public
provided testimony: Tom Thiersch.
Hearing no further testimony, Chair Dean closed the public hearing. After deliberations, Commissioner
Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 43-21 re: 2021 Second Quarter Budget
Appropriations/Extensions; Various County Departments. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11:04 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
HEARING re: Amending Jefferson County Code (JCC) Sections 3.28.030(2)(b) and
3.36.030 re: Public Infrastructure Fund (PIF) Distribution: Interim County Administrator Mark
McCauley explained the per current Jefferson County Code, it is required that 50% of monies collected
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under Chapter 3.28 JCC be transferred to the Tri-Area Sewer Fund to finance the planning, design and
construction of a sewage treatment facility. The Tri-Area Sewer Fund will accumulate significantly
more funds than are required to retire the debt in 2032. A flat payment of$240,000 will provide just
enough funding to retire the debt, and the PIF Board concurred this at their June 16, 2021 meeting.
Chair Dean opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. Hearing no testimony, she closed the
public hearing. After deliberations, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to amend Jefferson County Code
sections to change the annual PIF fund transfer to the Tri-Area Sewer from 50%of the revenue to a flat
rate of$240,000. Chair Dean noted the Ordinance needs to be approved. Commissioner Eisenhour
rescinded her motion to restate. She moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 04-0726-21 re: Amending
Jefferson County Code Sections 3.28.030(2)(b) and 3.36.030 which changes the allocation to the Public
Infrastructure Fund. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION re: Establishing Objectives and Procedures for the 2022 County
Budget: Interim County Administrator Mark McCauley explained the budget process. Chair Dean
reviewed her proposed amendments to the resolution with the Board. After discussion and further edits,
Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 44-21 re: Establishment of Objectives
and Procedures for the 2022/2023 Budget, as amended. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS re: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/Residual
CARES Act Funding: Interim County Administrator Mark McCauley requested a motion regarding
distribution of the ARPA and CARES Act funding. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Brotherton
moved to authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute approved expenses with ARPA and
residual CARES monies. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: DISCUSSION re: Indoor Masking Policy: The
Commissioners discussed what to present at the upcoming noon Quarterly Elected Officials/Department
Directors meeting regarding an updated indoor masking policy.
The meeting was recessed at 11:47 a.m. and reconvened at 12:03 p.m. for the Quarterly
Elected Officials/Department Directors lunch meeting with all three Commissioners present. The
meeting was recessed at 1:06 p.m. and reconvened at 1:31 p.m. All three Commissioners were present
for the afternoon session.
BRIEFING re: Status of Refunds Related to the Blake Decision: Chief Civil Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker and County Clerk Ruth Gordon were present to discuss the
issue. Chief DPA Hunsucker reviewed Legislation on funding, the Administrative Office of the Courts
(AOC) fact sheet, Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC)'s response to the AOC and next
steps.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to
2:15 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 2:11 p.m. to 2:26 p.m.
with the Interim County Administrator/Central Services Director, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney and County Clerk regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption
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RCW 42.30.110(l)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board resumed the regular
meeting at 2:29 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from
2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at
2:52 p.m.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: Interim County Administrator
Mark McCauley reviewed the following with the Board.
• Review of items to discuss
• Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting re: Indoor Masking Directive
• Agenda Structure re: Commissioner Briefing and Calendar Coordination
• Workshop list—review
• Commissioners Briefing Session—Continued
• Calendar Coordination
• Homeless Housing update
• Cape George; signage regarding Homeless Encampment site
• Legislative Update
• Meeting wrap up
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 4:31 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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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting — July 28, 2021, 1:00 p.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. Chair Dean called the Special Meeting to
order at the appointed time. The following Elected Officials and Department Directors were present:
Sheriff Joe Nole, Treasurer Stacie Prada, Auditor Rose Ann Carroll, County Clerk Ruth Gordon, District
Court Administrator Brian Gleason, Public Health Director Vicki Kirkpatrick and Juvenile Services
Director Barb Carr.
DISCUSSION re: County Facilities Indoor Masking Policy/Visitors Policy: Chair
Dean reviewed the information regarding the recommendation to update the County's masking policy.
Those in attendance reviewed and made edits to two proposed resolutions. After discussion, the Board
approved the following:
Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 45-21 re: In the Matter of Adopting
an Eighth Temporary County Policy Based on Emergency Response to the COVID-10 Pandemic.
Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 46-21 re: In the Matter of Adopting a
Resolution Regarding Public Use of County Facilities During COVID-19 by Repealing and Replacing
Resolution No. 35-21. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 1:58 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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