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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting — September 7, 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 announced that the Conservation Futures Application Hearing will be
starting at 10:45 a.m. today to allow more time for the weekly COVID-19 update.
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 thanking Dr. Berry for the indoor dining mandate.
• Comment thanking Dr. Berry for the indoor dining mandate.
• Comment speaking against the indoor dining mandate imposed by Dr. Berry.
• Comment speaking against the indoor dining mandate imposed by Dr. Berry.
• Comment thanking Dr. Berry for the indoor dining mandate.
• Comment thanking Dr. Berry and the Commissioners for the indoor dining mandate.
• Comment regarding Commissioner Brotherton's comment regarding the carrot and the stick
analogy and vaccine mandates.
• Comment speaking against the indoor dining mandate imposed by Dr. Berry and adverse effects
of the COVID-19 vaccines.
• Comment speaking against the indoor dining mandate imposed by Dr. Berry.
• Comment thanking Dr. Berry for the indoor dining mandate.
• Comment thanking everyone for mitigations to reduce community transmission of COVID-19.
• Comment thanking Dr. Berry for the indoor dining mandate.
The Commissioners addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period.
WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided
information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County and Emergency Management Director Willie
Bence provided a situation report. Jefferson Healthcare staff was also present to explain the status of the
hospital in dealing with COVID-19 patients.
Commissioners Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2021
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.49-21 re: In the Matter of Finding and Determination to Declare Certain
Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize Trade -In; Jefferson County Central Services
2. RESOLUTION NO.50-21 re: In the Matter of Finding and Determination to Declare Certain
Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize Disposal; Jefferson County Central Service
3. AGREEMENT re: Parents for Parents Program; In the Amount of $30,500; Jefferson County
Juvenile Services; Children's Home Society of Washington
4. AGREEMENT re: Software to assist the Mental Health Navigator; No Dollar Amount, this
Software is included in Grant Funding; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; TouchPhrase
Development, LLC, d.b.a. Julota
5. AGREEMENT re: Health Officer Services; In the Amount of $63,291 per year; Jefferson
County Public Health; Allison Berry, MD, MPH
6. AGREEMENT, Interagency No. K7241 re: Increase Awareness and Accessibility for Residents
with Disabilities; In the Amount of $5,250; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson County
Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC); Washington State Employment Security
Department
7. AGREEMENT re: Individual Supported Employment Services; In the Amount of $111,600;
Jefferson County Public Health; Skookum Contract Services
8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING re: Operations, Maintenance and Administrative
Services to Complete Phase I of the Port Hadlock Sewer System Project; No Dollar Amount;
Jefferson County Public Works; Jefferson County Public Utilities District No. 1 (PUD)
9. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT(S) (3) re: Jefferson County Board of Health;
1) Three (3) Year Term to Expire May 31, 2024; Hospital Commissioner Representatives, Kees
Kolff, 2) Three (3) Year Term to Expire May 31, 2024; Port Townsend City Council
Representative, Pamela Adams; and 3) Three (3) Year Term to Expire May 31, 2024; At -Large
Community Representatives, Dennis Stearns
10. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT re: Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees; To
Serve an Unexpired Term to End March 31, 2025; Cheri Van Hoover
11. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2021 and Special Meeting Minutes of
August 23, 2021 (WSAC Virtual Assembly)
12. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated August 23, 2021 Totaling
$308,290.97 (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.)
13. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated August 20, 2021 Totaling $68,198.10
and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated August 20, 2021 Totaling $13,477.06 (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)
HEARING re: Conservation Futures Application for 2021 Funding Projects:
Jefferson County Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny explained the purpose of the
Conservation Futures Program. Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee (CFCOC) Chair
Joanne Pontrello stated that more funding was made available due to a previously funded project not
going through. She explained the CFCOC's funding recommendations as follows:
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PROJECT
REQUESTED
RECOMMENDATION
Big Quilcene River — Moon Valley Acquisitions
$89,500
$89,500
Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition
$140,000
$140,000
Hannan Farm
$25,000
$25,000
Quim er Wildlife Corridor Additions
$100,000
$69,500
Schmidt Farm — Phase II of Quilcene Headwaters to
Bay
$100,000
$0
Total funding available $324,000
$454,000
$324,000
Chair Dean opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. The following individuals provided
testimony: Barbara Smith Paulsen, Michelle Sandoval, Sarah Spaeth and Peter Bahls.
Hearing no further comments, Chair Dean closed the hearing to public testimony. After discussion,
Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.51-21 re: the Dedication of
Conservation Futures Funds to the Big Quilcene River — Moon Valley Acquisitions Project as
Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.03(7) to provide a System of
Public Open Spaces. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.52-21 re: the Dedication of
Conservation Futures Funds to the Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition project as Authorized by and in
Accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a System of Public Open
Spaces. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 53-21 re: the Dedication of
Conservation Futures funds to the Hannan Farm project as Authorized by and in accordance with
Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a System of Public Open Spaces. Commissioner
Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 54-21 re: for a resolution for the
Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions project as
Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a System
of Public Open Spaces. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reviewed upcoming
meetings and stated they will be participating in a virtual Community Outreach Team presentation
during the lunch recess.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Appointment to the Port Ludlow Drainage District
(PLDD): Commissioner Brotherton explained the need to have three members to serve on the PLDD
Board prior to their next meeting this week. He moved to appoint Mike Nielsen to the Port Ludlow
Drainage District, Position No. 3, effective immediately. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioners Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2021
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Authorizing the Interim County Administrator to Sign
Closing Documents: Commissioner Brotherton moved to authorize Interim County Administrator Mark
McCauley to sign both the closing documents for the Mill Road Property, as well as a contract for the
project management with OlyCAP, both of which are timely this week. Commissioner Eisenhour
seconded the motion. Interim County Administrator McCauley stated that closing costs are $602,000
and he had been previously granted authority by the Board to commit up to $1 Million. Chair Dean
called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: Interim County
Administrator Mark McCauley stated that there was a previous issue with completing the mandatory
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) reporting, but they have since been resolved.
The meeting was recessed at 11:38 a.m. and reconvened at 1:31 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
BRIEFING re: Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) Board Meeting: Chief
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker reviewed a recent WCRP meeting and gave a
presentation on renewal coverage options and costs with the Board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to
2:20 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 2:02 p.m. to 2:22 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
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board resumed the regular
meeting at 2:23 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from
2:24 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at
2:36 p.m.
Commissioner Eisenhour moved that the Board of County Commissioners 1) Approve the proposed
contract for Blake reimbursement between Jefferson County and the Washington State Administrative
Office of the Courts that was received by the Board on September 3, 2021, since section 7 of the
contract preserves Jefferson County's rights; and 2) Direct the County Administrator to work with the
Auditor, the Clerk and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to prepare a template for seeking
reimbursement under the September 3, 2021 contract. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION re: Two (2) Agreements re: 1) GRANT AGREEMENT re: Trust Land
Transfer of Three (3) Leased Properties; In the Amount of $30,000 from Jefferson Land Trust (JLT) to
cover Department of Natural Resources (DNR) costs to prepare transfer of Trust Land Transfer (TLT)
properties to Jefferson County and then the amount the County is required to pay for acquiring such
TLT Property from DNR, including but not limited to the Purchase Price of the Property; Jefferson
County and Jefferson Land Trust; and 2) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT re: Trust Land Transfer of
Three (3) Leased Properties; In the Amount of $30,000 and then also the full amount the County is
required to place in Escrow for acquiring such TLT Property from DNR, including but not limited to the
Purchase Price of the Property; Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Jefferson County.
Commissioner Eisenhour explained the two proposed agreements with the Board. After discussion,
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Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the grant agreement regarding the Trust Land Transfer
(TLT) of three leased properties in the amount of $30,000 from Jefferson Land Trust (JLT) to cover
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) costs to prepare transfer of TLT properties to Jefferson
County. Chair Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Interagency Agreement regarding TLT of three leased
properties in the amount of $30,000, and then also the full amount the County is required to place in
Escrow for acquiring such TLT property from DNR, including but not limited to the purchase price of
the property; DNR and Jefferson County. Chair Dean seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: Interim County
Administrator/Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the following with the Board.
Review of items to discuss
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG); upcoming meeting
Commissioner Eisenhour excused herself from the meeting at 2:59 p.m.
• Gateway Project; Poplar trees
• Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC); 2021-2022 Legislative Steering Committee
(LSC) and Federal Issues and Relations Committee possible appointments/representation. Chair
Dean and Commissioner Brotherton are applying for various WSAC boards and committees.
There is an upcoming WSAC conference in Spokane, Washington that Commissioner Eisenhour
will be attending in -person and Chair Dean will attend virtually.
• County Covid Coordination Committee meeting; debrief
• Calendar Coordination
• ARPA report; successfully submitted
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 3:16 p.m. until
the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
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Carolyn allaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOA OF COMMISSIONERS
Kate Dean, Chair
Member
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Publish in Legal Newspaper on August 25' and September 1", 2021
Bill: Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing is scheduled by the Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners for TUESDAY September 7h, 2021 at 10:30 a. m.- in the
Commissioners' Chamber, County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
98368. The public hearing is to take comments on the five projects submitted for consideration
during the 2021 conservation futures funding cycle. Conservation futures funds available to
projects in 2021 total $324,000. The total amount requested by the five applications is $454,500.
Written public comment will be accepted any time up through the close of the public hearing,
addressed to the BoCC at P.O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA. 98368 or by email at
jeffbocc,co.jefferson. wa.us. The projects are summarized as follows:
1. Big Quilcene.River — Moon Valley Acquisitions, $89,500 towards the fee simple acquisition
of 75.1 acres to protect portions of two separately owned parcels to protect the floodplain as part
of a larger effort to restore the Big Quilcene River in the Moon Valley Reach. Proposed match is
$818!,469 in grants to the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG) from the Salmon
Recovery Funding Board and the Floodplains by Design program. The project sponsor is
Jefferson County; The project applicant is the HCSEG. Project location: S23 T27N P,1,2W.
2. Camp Discover Creek Acquisition, $140,000 towards the fee simple acquisition of 80.6 acres
in one parcel to protect the second largest tributary to Tarboo-Dabob Bay located partly within
the boundaries of the Dabob Bay Natural Area. Proposed match is $52 1,000 from the Navy
Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (KEPI) program and cash from the
Northwest Watershed Institute. The project applicant and sponsor are Northwest Watershed
Institute. Project location: S15 T27N R1W.
3. Hannan Farm, $25,000 towards the acquisition of a conservation easement on one parcel of
residential and agricultural land totaling 115.8 acres along the east fork of Chimacum Creek
approximately four miles south of Chimacum. Objectives include protecting scenic values, prime
agricultural soils and supporting habitat improvements along the creek. Proposed match is a
WWRP Farmland Preservation grant of $260,000 and $275,000 from the Navy REPI program.
Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor and applicant. Project location: S3 T28N RlW.
4. Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions, $95,000 towards the acquisition of Blocks 1-9 of
David's Addition to the City of Port Townsend {4.95 acres) and $5,000 for operations and
maintenance. The project will contribute to an existing protected 3.5-mile-long natural wetland,
drainage, and wildlife habitat corridor. Proposed match is 2.3 acres of donated land contiguous
with the Corridor with an estimated value of $50,000 and $116,790 in cash. Jefferson Land Trust
is the project sponsor and applicant. Project location: S4 T30N R1W.
5. Schmidt Farm — Phase 11 of Quilcene Headwaters to Bay, $95,000 towards the acquisition of a
conservation easement on two parcels of residential and agricultural land totaling 67 acres along
Jakeway Creek northeast of Quilcene. The project also requests $5,000 for operations and
maintenance. Objectives include protecting pastureland, scenic values and a creek buffer as well
as extending a corridor between Quilcene Bay and forested upland areas. Proposed match is
$250,000 from the Navy KEPI program and $60,000 in cash. Jefferson Land Trust is the project
sponsor and applicant. Project location: S 18 T27N R I W.
Copies of the project applications are available to view in the Office of the Board of County
Commissioners at the Jefferson County Courthouse and online at http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us.
Click on "Departments", "Board of County Commissioners", and then "Conservation Futures"
on left side of page. For more information, contact Tami Pokorny by phone: (360) 379-4498 or
tpokomvkco.je erson.wa.us.
NOTE: It is unknown if there will be restrictions on the Open Public Meeting Act on the date of this
Hearing. Check the Jefferson County website at www.cojefferson.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. " In addition, written testimony is also invited beginning on
August 25 th , 2021 and ending on September 71h, 2021 at the end of the Public Hearing, unless
extended by the Board of County Commissioners. Written public testimony may be submitted by
Email to: jeffbocckcoJefferson.wa.us; by Mail to,* Jefferson County Commissioners' Office; PO
Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Consent Agenda
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Port Townsend, WA 98368
www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org
Public Health
HEARING FORM August 17, 2021
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator
FROM: Pinky Mingo, Environmental Public Health and Water Quality
Director
Tami Pokorny, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
DATE: August 23, 2021
SUBJECT: Agenda Request: Setting a Public Hearing Date and Publishing a Public
Hearing Notice on the Conservation Futures Applications for 2021.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE.
Public Health requests BoCC approval of a Public Hearing Notice to take comments regarding the five
Conservation Futures project applications submitted for consideration during the 2021 funding round. The
notice is to be published on August 25hand September I It, 2021 in The Leader. The hearing is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, September 7" at 10:30 a.m.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S:
Jefferson County Code (JCC) 3.08.030(4) requires a duly noticed public hearing prior to final action by the
Board of County Commissioners on the annual allocations from the Conservation Futures Fund. Public
comment on the Big Quilcene River — Moon Valley Acquisitions, Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition,
Hannan Farm, Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions, and Schmidt Farm — Phase 11 of Quilcene Headwaters
to Bay projects will be accepted from August 25th, 2021 until the close of the Commissioners' hearing.
After the public hearing, the BoCC may resolve to award funding to one or more of these projects.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
Costs to publish the Public Hearing Notice in The Leader will be paid for with funds from the Conservation
Futures Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
To facilitate a timely public process, Public Health recommends that the BoCC approve the Public Hearing
Notice to hold the hearing on Tuesday, September 7", 2021 at 10:30 a.m.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCaule#nterim County Admin* for /Date
Community Health Environmental Public Health
Developmental Disabilities Water Quality
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