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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM092021 oN c, MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting — September 20, 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. 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 comments made by someone who created mRNA technology who stated the vaccine is unsafe for pregnant women and children. The Commissioners addressed the one comment received during the Public Comment Period and written comments 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. 57-21 re: HEARING NOTICE: 2021 Third Quarter Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County Departments; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 2. RESOLUTION NO. 58-21 re: In the Matter of Initiating a County Road Project Designated as Little Quilcene River Bridge Replacement; Jefferson County Public Works 3. AGREEMENT re: HJ Carroll Park Caretakers: In the Amount of$8,050; Jefferson County Public Works, Parks and Recreation; Vern and Jean Jameson 4. AGREEMENT re: Grant for JUMP! Playground; In the Amount of$500,000; Jefferson County Public Works, Parks and Recreation; Recreation and Conservation Office 5. AGREEMENT re: Well Inspection Delegation No. C2200060; No Dollar Amount, Fee for Services; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) 6. AGREEMENT re: Re-Roofing of the Gardiner Community Center; In the Amount of$28, 463; Jefferson County Central Services, Facilities; ACI Construction 7. AGREEMENT re: Lease of 333 Benedict Street for Auditor's Office Expansion; In the Amount of$1,765 per month for a Total of$21,180 per year; Jefferson County Central Services, Facilities; Port of Port Townsend 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2021 8. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2021 9. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated September 13, 2021 Totaling $1,558,441.24 (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.) 10. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated September 9, 2021 Totaling $141,934.76 (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 and Interim County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended and miscellaneous topics. 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. The meeting was recessed at 10:32 a.m. and reconvened at 10:41 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: The Interim County Administrator provided a debriefing of a recent County Administrator's Conference. The Commissioners reviewed upcoming meetings and miscellaneous topics such as water rights. The meeting was recessed at 11:37 a.m. and reconvened at 1:31 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: Interim County Administrator/Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the following with the Board: • Burn Ban; partially lifted BRIEFING re: Washington State Department of Ecology Grant Opportunities: Department of Community Development(DCD) Director Brent Butler, Interim Planning Manager David Johnson and Associate Planner Donna Frostholm were present for the briefing. Director Butler explained that Ecology has one grant opportunity through the Flood Control Account Assistance Program and two grants through a Shoreline Master Program Pilot Program. Associate Planner Frostholm reviewed a proposed budget and noted that some of the costs will be mitigated through grants. After discussion on DCD's request to pursue grant funding, Commissioner Brotherton moved to support DCD in applying for the three grants. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Dean noted that she does not believe that Departments need to obtain Board approval when seeking grants. Interim County Administrator Mark McCauley stated that DCD will need support from the County's General Fund, so it made sense to have DCD do a presentation and seek support. Chair Dean called for vote on motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2021 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: Interim County Administrator/Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the following with the Board: • Review of items to discuss • Housing update • Mill Road property update • Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC); upcoming conference • County staff; discussion re: potential mandatory vaccination • Agenda structure; public comments and chat box feature • Public Infrastructure Fund; grant process Commissioner Brotherton excused himself from the meeting at 3:50 p.m. • Economic Development Council; invoices • Request for Proposals; keeping a list of past applicants and recipients • Grant Manager and Financial Manager; hiring process update • Indigenous People's Day Proclamation; upcoming • Redmond Cemetery—adjacent property having code compliance issues • WSAC; County Leader's Conference • First Annual Board of County Commissioners Pickle Ball Tournament NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 4:03 p.m. until the next reg rp g or special meeting as properly noticed. �* • • 0 `. . ~ ,. . • 10 f • •a JEFFERSON COUNTY Alf 1$ BOARD COMMISSIONERS , -., • r " ',.4-4' 0,A ,4 Eri• . 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