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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG)
Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Commissioners’ Chambers - 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend
Virtual Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG) Rotating Chair/ Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour called the ICG Joint Regular Meeting to order at the appointed time. The following
members and staff participated remotely:
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners: Chair Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Kate Dean.
Staff present: County Administrator Mark McCauley
Port Townsend City Council: Mayor/Councilmember David Faber, Councilmember Monica Mick-Hager, Councilmember Ben Thomas, Councilmember Owen Rowe, Councilmember Aislinn Diamanti and Councilmember
Libby Wennstrom.
Staff present: City Manager John Mauro and City Parks Director Carrie Hite.
Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) No. 1: President/Commissioner Kenneth Collins, Commissioner Dan Toepper, and Commissioner Jeff Randall.
Staff present: PUD General Manager Kevin Streett and Broadband and Communications Director Will O’Donnell
Port of Port Townsend Board of Commissioners and staff: Commissioner/President Pam Petranek, Commissioner Carol Hasse
Staff present: Executive Director Eron Berg
EDC Team Jefferson: Executive Director Cindy Brooks
Jefferson Healthcare: President Mike Glenn
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were two emailed comments. Chair Eisenhour stated she will add a public comment period later in the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Member Collins moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2022 as presented. Member Randall seconded the motion. The motion carried.
DISCUSSION re: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT AND PRIORITIZATION: ICG members listened to brief partner presentations regarding infrastructure projects and prioritization from the following:
Jefferson County, City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, PUD, Jefferson Healthcare, and Jefferson Transit. Potential community partners were discussed and included East Jefferson
Fire and Rescue, Port of Port Townsend Airport, School Districts, and Fort Worden. Member Dean explained the need for strategic planning.
ICG members outlined potential collaboration projects and funding strategies: Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) expansion, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Wellness Aquatic Center, Workforce
Housing, collaboration on big projects, childcare, environmental issues and permitting. Rotating Chair Eisenhour stated she will send out an after-action plan to the ICG members.
JURISDICTION / PARTNER REPORTS: Each jurisdiction provided the following reports:
Port of Port Townsend update: Community engagement, Point Hudson renovation, Quilcene Community Center, Gardener Community boat ramp to be replaced, boat yard, KTPZ interviews on the
working waterfront, demands for services, Point Hudson Jetty project, preparing for emergencies and continuing commitment to helping the community.
PUD update: Replacing meters throughout the County, replacing Quilcene water tower, 5-10 Year Plan Retreat for PUD Commissioners and staff, broadband goals and hiring additional staff.
City of Port Townsend update: Launching an Annual Report for 2023, introduction of the new Director for Port Townsend City Parks and Recreation Carrie Hite.
Jefferson County update: Focusing on infrastructure and housing, Port Hadlock Sewer, Habitat for Humanity housing project in Port Hadlock, ARPA funds, county-wide staff shortage, broadband,
EDC small business, Fort Worden Development Authority, Behavioral Health Board – more services, policy regarding older forests, funding programs, Department of Community Development
– staffing and no customer service fees, permits are up, temporary housing facility ordinance, responding to increased COVID-19 cases, and bracing for a recession.
Economic Development Council (EDC) Team Jefferson update: Organization is growing, restructuring finances, recruitment for vacant positions, ARPA funds for small businesses and non-profit
tech providers, Area Sector Analyst to produce a report by trends, Business Plan class restarted, program review of WING, monthly roundtable, quarterly reports, restructuring, budget,
strategic plan and work plan to engage the community.
NEXT STEPS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Upcoming Agenda items to include:
Schedule a Special Meeting regarding infrastructure and workforce housing. The Administrators from each jurisdiction (the A-Team), will discuss and prioritize projects.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Rotating Chair Eisenhour thanked everyone for participating and adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly
noticed.
APPROVED AND SIGNED this ________ day of ________________, 2022.
ATTEST:
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Adiel McKnight
Jefferson County Deputy Clerk of the Board