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Home My WebLink About072522M ♦ yOK , -J'. MINUTES Regular Meeting — July 25, 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: Chair Eisenhour called for public comments. None received. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 32-22 re: Creating a County Project Designated as Center Road 2R M.P. 10.34—M.P. 14.58; Jefferson County Public Works 2. AGREEMENT re: Solid Waste Facilities Replacement Planning Services; In the Amount of $530,539; Jefferson County Public Works; Vikek Environmental Engineering, LLC 3. AGREEMENT re: Transfer Station Temporary Tipping Floor Improvements; In the Amount of $21,993; Jefferson County Public Works; Agate Asphalt 4. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Provide Services through Recovery Café for Individuals with Substance Abuse Disorders and/or Mental Health Issues; Additional Amount of$10,525 for a Project Total of$100,525; Jefferson County Public Health; Dove House Advocacy Services 5. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 2 re: Provide Training and Consultation Services to Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities County Programs and to Support Employment and Community Inclusion Providers; Additional Amount of$1,100 for a Project Total of$16,100; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington Initiative for Supported Employees (WISE) 6. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 3 re: Provide Training and Consultation Services to Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities County Programs and to Support Employment and Community Inclusion Providers; Additional Amount of$10,000 for a Project Total of$26,100; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington Initiative for Supported Employees (WISE) 7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Services/Education; Additional Amount of$10,000.00 for a Project Total of$23,750; Jefferson County Public Health: People First of Washington State 8. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Group Employment Services; Additional Amount of $50,382 for a Project Total of$76,967; Jefferson County Public Health; Cascade Community Connection 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2022 9. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Community Inclusion Services; Additional Amount of $14,000 for a Project Total of$27,754: Jefferson County Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 10. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Individual Supported Employment Services; Additional Amount of$19,634 for a Project Total of$180,890; Jefferson County Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 11. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Individual Supported Employment Services; Additional Amount of$300,000 for a Project Total of$480,890; Jefferson County Public Health; Cascade Community Connections (Original contract shown in Consent Agenda Item No. 10) 12. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Behavioral Health Counseling to Children and Youth Effected by Mental Health Issues; Additional Amount of$30,568 for a Project Total $229,706; Jefferson County Public Health; Olympic Educational Service District (OESD) District No. 114 13. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Create Positive Behavior Support Plans for Individuals Experiencing Intellectual/Developmental Disability; Additional Amount of$5,000 for a Project Total of$9,950; Jefferson County Public Health; Jacqueline E. Chotiner, Ph.D. LLC 14. AGREEMENT re: Mental Health Navigator; In the Amount of$108,994.25; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) 15. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION re: Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors (GCC); Member, Herb Cook 16. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT re: Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors (GCC); Three (3) Year Term to Expire December 31, 2025; Member, Janet Johnson 17. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting of July 18, 2022 and Special Meeting of July 18, 2022 (WSAC Virtual Assembly) 18. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants July 18, 2022 Totaling $970,310.87 (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.) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Continued: Chair Eisenhour called for public comments, and one comment was received. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Dean discussed recent meetings she attended and miscellaneous topics. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Continued: Chair Eisenhour called for public comments, and one comment was received. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: Chair Eisenhour and Commissioner Brotherton discussed recent meetings they attended and miscellaneous topics. WEEKLY UPDATE re: COVID-19: Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information on the COVID-19 virus in Jefferson County. Emergency Management Director Willie Bence stated he did not have a COVID-19 update, but he discussed the July heatwave and provided tips and dealing with the high temperatures and heat-related illness. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2022 HEARING re: Establishing a Jolie Way and Silver Berry Place No Shooting Area (NSA) Under Chapter 8.50 of the Jefferson County Code: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker gave a presentation on the proposed No Shooting Area(NSA). He noted that the Commissioners were briefed on this NSA on July 5, 2022 and they decided at that time to hold a hearing on the issue. He outlined the Greater Jolie Way and Silver Berry Place NSA proposal in detail. Chair Eisenhour opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. She noted there was a lot of written testimony received on this issue. The following individuals provided testimony: Michael Moore, Tom Thiersch, Rosa Gonzalez, and Marianna Lodwick. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the public hearing. Sheriff Joe Nole joined the deliberations to speak to enforcement of NSAs. After deliberations, Chair Eisenhour moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 07-0725-22 re: In the matter of Establishing a Greater Jolie Way and Silver Berry No Shooting Area under Chapter 8.50 of the Jefferson County Code. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. She noted that it is worth adding the verbiage "as presented today"to the motion. Chair Eisenhour agreed to amend her motion to include "as presented today. Commissioner Dean agreed to the friendly amendment. Chair Eisenhour called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Chair Eisenhour also thanked Sheriff Nole for assistance provided by deputies regarding recent burglaries at local farms. The meeting was recessed at 11:02 a.m. and reconvened at 11:09 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. DISCUSSION re: Consideration and Recommendation; ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENTS (2) re: Jefferson County Planning Commission; 1) Four (4) Year Term to Expire March 17, 2026; District No. 2 Representative, Lorna Smith; and 2) Four(4) Year Term to Expire March 17, 2026; District No. 3 Representative, Chris Llewellyn: During the Board of County Commissioner's meeting on July 18, 2022, the Commissioners added, as Additional Business, the reappointment of Planning Commission members. Due to recent changes in the Open Public Meetings Act(OPMA), there should have been an opportunity for the public to provide comment prior to the Board taking final action. The Board is approving the reappointments again today, after comments are received. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments. No comments were received. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve Lorna Smith(District 2) and Chris Llewellyn(District 3)to 4-year terms on the Planning Commission. Chair Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP re: Establishing Objectives and Procedures for the 2023 County Budget, 2023 Budget Assumptions and BOCC Budget Guidance: County Administrator Mark McCauley provided a presentation on Establishing Objectives and Procedures for the 2023 County Budget. He reviewed the financial forecast, 2023-2027 Budget Project and outlook as well. The Commissioners, Elected Officials and staff in attendance participated in discussion. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments. None received. The Commissioners 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2022 continued participating in discussion. This topic was discussed again during the afternoon session. WORKSHOP with Quarterly Elected Officials and Department Directors: Jefferson County Elected Officials and Department Directors met with Chair Eisenhour and Commissioner Brotherton to discuss the following: • Communications • Human Resources • Diversity Equity and Inclusion • Roundtable Discussion Commissioner Dean was unable to participate during this portion of the meeting due to a scheduling conflict. The next Quarterly Elected Officials and Department Directors Workshop will be held on October 24, 2022. The meeting was recessed at 1:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: Emergency Management Emergency Response Procedures and Red Notebook: Emergency Management Director Willie Bence provided a presentation regarding Incident Command System,the Emergency Operations Center and the Policy Management Group. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments. No comments received. WORKSHOP re: Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) in Jefferson County: This item was not discussed and will be rescheduled for a later date. WORKSHOP Continued re: Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) Guidelines for Boards, Committees and Commissions: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker reviewed the draft OPMA Manual with the Board. He also reviewed the following policy choices that the Commissioners will need to provide direction on: • Public Comment: How much additional Public Comment should be required? • Hearings: Should BOCC establish County standards for hearings? • Roberts Rules of Order for Small Boards: Should this be required? After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments. Two individuals provided comments. The Board continued discussion and review further at a future meeting. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Boards and Committees Vacancies • Continued Discussion re: 2023 Budget Assumptions and BOCC Budget Guidance • Calendar Coordination 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2022 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 4:13 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair .. �_ ATTEST: Gi g 13retherton, Member &tie>, 6CA 10. Caroly ,allaway, CMC 7 Kate Dean, Member Clerk of the Board 5