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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)
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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 Sheriffs 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'-15th year);
Jefferson County Human Resources; UFCW 21 Union
7. AGREEMENT re: Acquire and Install a Heat Pump in the Sheriffs Office New Training
Room; In the Amount of$9,202.23; Jefferson County Central Services, Facilities; Mayda
Mechanical
8. AGREEMENT re: Electrical Service for Sheriffs 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.
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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.
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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.
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Clerk of the Board
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