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Regular Meeting — July 5, 2022, 9:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Virtual)
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 by
individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• Comment in support of a Greater Jolie Way and Silver Berry No Shooting Area(NSA).
• Comment in support of a Jolie Way NSA.
• Three comments regarding timber harvests in Jefferson County.
• Comment regarding "Count me in" Quilcene receiving a grant from AARP to create a number of
rest-stops that will have kiosks to showcase Quilcene history.
• Comment in support of a Jolie Way NSA.
• Comment regarding depression and suicidal thoughts among teenagers.
• Comment regarding recent OPMA changes and support of a Jolie Way NSA.
The Commissioners addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Dean moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Brotherton
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. AGREEMENT, CDBG—CV Subrecipient Amendment No. 1 re: Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG) Public Services to stabilize eligible households impacted by COVID-19;
Additional Amount of$3,000 for a Total of$215,548 and Date Extension; Jefferson County
Finance Manager; Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP)
2. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Functionality and Support to the Septic System
Monitoring Inspection Process in the new Energov Database that will replace Tidemark;
Additional $6,500 for a Project Total of$14,950; Jefferson County Public Health; Cities Digital
3. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Feasibility Research and Consultation Services to
Support the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) Effort to Provide Improved Access to
Behavioral Health Services; Additional Amount of$5,000, not to exceed $15,000 and Time
Extension; Jefferson County Public Health; Health Facilities Planning and Development
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5. AGREEMENT re: Conduct an Underwater Videographic Survey of Eelgrass (Zostera Marina)
and other Seagrass and Macroalgae for the Port Townsend Waterfront; In the Amount of
$11,900; Washington State University (WSU), Jefferson County Extension; Marine Resources
Consultants, Inc.
6. AGREEMENT re: Quilcene Community Center Roof Replacement; In the Amount of$84,824;
Jefferson County Central Service, Facilities; Hope Systems, Inc.
7. AGREEMENT re: Create a Reimbursable Account to Bill for Reviewing and Inspecting
Jefferson County's Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT); Jefferson County Public Works;
Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT re: Transfer Station Pit Scale Replacement, Project No. 40121060;
In the Amount of$241,558.31; Jefferson County Public Works; Michelli Measurement Group
9. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting of June 27, 2022
10. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated June 27, 2022 Totaling $630,968.38
(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.)
The meeting was recessed at 9:42 a.m. and reconvened at 9:46 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
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, FEMA information, and answered questions regarding fireworks and
the County's burn ban. Chair Eisenhour announced that she is adding an Executive Session for potential
litigation from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
The meeting was recessed at 10:19 a.m. and reconvened at 10:31 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
DISCUSSION re: Establishing a Proposed Greater Jolie Way and Silver Berry
Place No Shooting Area (NSA) under Chapter 8.50 of the Jefferson County Code(JCC): Chief
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) Philip Hunsucker provided a presentation on the proposed
NSA and covered the following criteria for establishing an NSA: The Commissioners have the final say,
state law limits the scope of any NSA, JCC 8.50.050 requirements must be met, determination regarding
if the petition warrants consideration(JCC 8.50.050(4), required participation of Tribes. The
Commissioners have three options in moving forward: hold a public hearing; or, facilitate an amicable
solution within the proposed area; or, send the petition to a review committee. After discussion, Chair
Eisenhour opened the floor to add an additional Public Comment Period on this topic. One comment
was received.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to schedule a hearing to consider establishing a proposed Greater Jolie
Way and Silver Berry Place No Shooting Area under Chapter 8.50 of the Jefferson County Code.
Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. She indicated that she would like to clearly define the scope
before the hearing. Chief DPA Hunsucker stated the Commissioners could decide to hold another
hearing or workshop regarding the size of the current proposed NSA. After further discussion, Chair
Eisenhour called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was
added to the Agenda and scheduled from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the
Executive Session will be held from 10:57 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege,
Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act.
Staff present: County Administrator, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Civil Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney III, and Department of Community Development Director. The Board resumed the
regular meeting at 11:29 a.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending the Executive
Session from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the
regular meeting at 11:47 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent
meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics and discussed their schedules.
The meeting was recessed at 12:12 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
WORKSHOP re: Forest Rotations and Carbon Storage: Chair Eisenhour introduced
Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) staff. NNRG Executive Director Seth Zuckerman and
Director of Forestry Kirk Hanson gave a presentation on Forest Rotations and Carbon Storage and
answered questions posed by the Board.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
• American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) funds; 2nd tranche received
• Budget re: Timber Harvest, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)
• Planning Commission; Draft Vacancy Protocol. Commissioner Dean reviewed a draft Vacancy
Protocol document
The meeting was recessed at 2:48 p.m. and reconvened at 2:56 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
• Boards and Committees List; The Commissioners reviewed which boards may need an updated
policy regarding filling of vacancies. Chair Eisenhour will work with staff on a draft list to
present during a future meeting
• Calendar Coordination
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the DeFlt 5 pam.
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
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