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Emergency Meeting — December 1, 2021, 9:54 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kate Dean and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour participated
in the Emergency Meeting remotely. Commissioner Greg Brotherton was absent. The following staff
were present: Public Works Director/County Engineer Monte Reinders, Emergency Management
Director Willie Bence, Road Maintenance Superintendent Matt Stewart, and Public Works Assistant
Director/Engineering Services Manager Eric Kuzma.
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY re: Oil City Road: Public Works Director
Reinders explained the severity of the situation along Oil City Road. Ruby Creek has washed out a
section of road and a large culvert, cutting off access to residents. An emergency resolution is needed to
mobilize a contractor to repair the road. He shared photos of the washout and answered questions posed
by the Commissioners. Emergency Management Director Bence shared the proposed resolution with the
Board.
After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 70-21 re:
Declaration of Emergency Damage to County Roads, specifically damage to road infrastructure on Oil
City Road, rendering the road impassable due to a washed-out culvert. Chair Dean seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 10:11 a.m. until
the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Kate De Chair
ATTEST: g Brotherton, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC -*•i Else our, Member
Clerk of the Board
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