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Home My WebLink About070522M . y c�,O (0 rj,a y°� MINUTES 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 4. LU 1 z Q U Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2022 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. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2022 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 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2022 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m. until,the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. _, ••,0 ;4-T Y �J AI4,\ / 4; . • t)V a •• /ti\: JEFFERSON COUNTY t� - ` 4, ''. 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