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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021422ca11 ( oN liko oo G� . DRAFT yf„, f-,'o" � N MINUTES Regular Meeting — February 7, 2022, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Chair Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner Kate Dean and Commissioner Greg Brotherton participated in the meeting remotely. Chair Eisenhour 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 the Canadian trucker convoy against vaccine mandates. • Comment regarding a convoy from Port Angeles to Port Townsend in support of the Canadian trucker protest. • Comment thanking the Commissioners for their service, and comment regarding the rights of employers to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine. • Comment regarding Consent Agenda Item No. 1 re: Public Records Policy change. • Comment regarding N95 masks distributed by Emergency Management. • Comment appreciating the Commissioners and a desire to see those in attendance.(Zoom meeting technical difficulties prevented this) • Comment thanking the Commissioners for their service and taking the advice of experts into consideration. The Commissioners 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 Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: PUBLIC HEARING re: Public Records Policy Change and Public Records Fees re: Body-Worn Video; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA(VIRTUAL) 2. AGREEMENT re: American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) Grant Match to Facilitate Broadband Access to Residents of Jefferson County; In the Amount of$750,000: Jefferson County Administrator; Jefferson County Public Utility District(PUD)No. 1 3. AGREEMENT re: Extended Warranty and Maintenance; In the Amount of$8,167; Jefferson County Superior Court; Justice AV Solutions(JAVS) 1 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022 4. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.2 re: 2021 Supplemental Lodging Tax Grant Funding;No Dollar Amount, Amending Length of Contract Only; Jefferson County Administrator; Quilcene Historical Museum 5. AGREEMENT re: Collective Bargaining and Trust Participation for Sheriff's Office Command Staff(Sergeant and Above); Various Amounts; Jefferson County Administrator and Jefferson County Human Resources; Teamsters Local No. 589 and Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust 6. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2022-1 re: Vacation Rate Accrual Correction; Corrected Accrual Rate is 0.0731 per straight time compensable hour(152 hours Maximum, 11t'-15t year); Jefferson County Human Resources; UFCW 21 Union 7. AGREEMENT re: Acquire and Install a Heat Pump in the Sheriff's Office New Training Room; In the Amount of$9,202.23; Jefferson County Central Services, Facilities; Mayda Mechanical 8. AGREEMENT re: Electrical Service for Sheriff's Office New Training Room; In the Amount of$7,711.19; Jefferson County Central Services, Facilities; Frederickson Electric 9. AGREEMENT re: Repair of HJ Carroll Park Athletic Field Irrigation System; In the Amount of $17,417: Jefferson County Public Works, Parks and Recreation; Sanford Irrigation 10. AGREEMENT re: Donation of Funds for the JUMP! Project at HJ Carroll Park; In the Amount of$25,000; Jefferson County Public Works, Parks and Recreation; Christopher& Dana Reeve Foundation 11. AGREEMENT re: Donation of Construction Services for JUMP! Project at HJ Carroll Park; In the Amount of$27,429; Jefferson County Public Works; Bernt Ericsen Excavating 12. FINAL SHORT PLAT APPROVAL re: "Moxley Short Plat," MLA21-00026/SUB2021- 00003, A Two-Lot Short Subdivision located at Hastings Avenue and McMinn Road,Port Townsend; Applicant, Paul S. &Paula B. Moxley; Jefferson County Department of Community Development 13. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION re: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; District No. 1 Representative, Amy Yaley 14. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT(s) (3)re: Marine Resources Committee (MRC); 1)Four Year Term to Expire February 10,2026; District No.3 Representative, Sarah Fisken; 2) Four Term to Expire March 3, 2026; Recreation Representative, Troy McKelvey; 3)Four Year Term to Expire March 8, 2026; Environmental/Conservation Representatives, Betsy Carlson 15. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT re: Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC);No Term; Brinnon/Quilcene Regional Alternate Representative, Christina Maloney 16. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting Minutes of January 18 and 24, 2022 and Joint Special Meeting of January 21, 2022 (Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce) 17. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated January 24, 2022 Totaling $318,559.18 (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. 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. Dr. Berry stated that she anticipates rescinding the proof of vaccination requirement for indoor dining in Clallam and Jefferson Counties by March 11, 2022. 2 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February ry 7,2022 BRIEFING re: Fireworks Ordinance and Hearing Notice: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney(DPA) Philip Hunsucker and East Jefferson Fire and Rescue Chief Bret Black were present to discuss a proposed ordinance that would repeal and replace Chapter 8.75 of the Jefferson County Code regarding Fireworks and Sky Lanterns. Chief DPA Hunsucker shared a PowerPoint presentation, followed by discussion. The Commissioners worked with staff to make several edits to the draft ordinance. After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to approve the Hearing Notice. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. Chair Eisenhour suggested adding the verbiage"Hearing Notice for a hearing on the draft ordinance, with the additions that Chief DPA Hunsucker will make, repealing and replacing Chapter 8.75 regarding Fireworks and Sky Lanterns portion of the Jefferson County Code; Hearing scheduled for Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers or your favorite Zoom screen." Commissioner Dean amended her motion to include the verbiage as stated by Chair Eisenhour. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Chief DPA Hunsucker stated he will revise the draft ordinance and post the updated version on the County's website. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: The Commissioners and Interim County Administrator continued discussing recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous items and reviewed upcoming meetings. The meeting was recessed at 11:59 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with Chair Eisenhour and Commissioner Brotherton present. Commissioner Dean rejoined the meeting at 1:33 p.m. DISCUSSION re: Amendment to Resolution No.28-16 Dedicating Conservation Futures Funds to the Big Quilcene River—Moon Valley Reach Project: Natural Resources Program Manager Tami Pokorny briefed the Board on the Moon Valley Reach Project and a request to grant time extension and clarify tasks.After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 05-22 re: An amendment to Resolution No. 28-16 Dedicating Conservations Futures Funds to the Big Quilcene River Moon Valley Reach Project as presented today. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: The Commissioners and Interim County Administrator continued reviewing upcoming meetings and miscellaneous items. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: Interim County Administrator/Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the following with the Board: • Review workshop sessions list WORKSHOP re: Economic Development Council(EDC) Team Jefferson American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) Grants: EDC Team Jefferson Director Cindy Brooks and EDC Business Service Director Brian Kuh were present to discuss the criteria for disbursing ARPA grants to Jefferson County businesses. 3 DRCommissioners Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022 AFT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION -Continued: Interim County Administrator/Central Services Director Mark McCauley reviewed the following with the Board: • Weekly Covid-19 Discussion; hybrid meeting planning • Legislative update • Street lights • Calendar Coordination • Future Agenda Items • No Shooting Zone/Block Party information NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 3:11 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board 4 ,,,,,N coe„ it.. .-,, )iiii.< DRAFT 4:\,..:,,,.... ,.. ,)), -1,,,,„No, MINUTE S Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting — February 7, 2022, 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 Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner Kate Dean, 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 12:56 p.m. by Washington State Association of Counties staff. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board 1