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Regular Meeting — October 10, 2022, 9:00 a.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse —Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid)
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner Kate Dean and
Commissioner Greg Brotherton were present. Chair Eisenhour called the meeting to order at the
appointed time and noted that today is Indigenous Peoples' Day.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Eisenhour called for public comments, and four
comments were received. 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, Interlocal re: Administration of Opioid Settlement Funds Distributed Per the
Allocation Agreement between the State and Local Governments with 3 Large Distributors; In
the Amount of$430 Million Dollars in State Settlement; Clallam County, Jefferson County,
Kitsap County and Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services
2. AGREEMENT re: Provision and Maintenance of the Provider Resources Website;No Dollar
Amount, Provided through Washington State Foundational Public Health; Jefferson County
Public Health; Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
3. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 7 re: 2022-2024 Consolidated Contracts; Decreased Amount
of$437,599 for a Total of$4,104,511; Jefferson County Public Health Services; Washington
State Department of Health(DoH)
4. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Equipping Local Health Departments to Build
COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Project; Additional Amount of$30,000 for a Total of$45,000;
Jefferson County Public Health; National Association of City and County Health Officials
(NACCHO)
5. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING re: Community Engagement Service in the
Community Oriented Public Health Practice Program HSERV 531 Community Development
Course; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Public Health; University of Washington, School
of Public Health
6. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING re: Provide Therapeutic Courts (Behavioral
Health Court, Drug Court and Family Therapeutic Court); Additional Amount of$37,051 in
2022 for a Total of$97,275 and $200,000 in 2023 for a Project Total of$297,275 Funded
through 1/10th of 1%Fund (Fund 131) Allocated by the Board of Commissioners and Behavioral
Health Advisory Committee; Jefferson County Public Health; Jefferson County Superior Court
and Jefferson County District Court
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7. MOTION re: Approve Quilcene Historical Museum's Request for 25% Reduction in Temporary
Food Service Fees; Jefferson County Environmental Public Health
8. MINUTES re: Regular Meeting of September 26, 2022 and October 3, 2022
9. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated October 5, 2022 Totaling
$1,187,872.42 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated October 5, 2022 Totaling $436,995.51
and Dated October 5, 2022 Totaling $576,595.18 (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)
PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming Monday, October 10,2022 as Indigenous
Peoples' Day: All three Commissioners read aloud the proclamation. Commissioner Dean moved to
approve the proclamation as read. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. Port Gamble and Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal members provided comments and a
musical presentation.
WEEKLY COMMUNITY UPDATE: COVID-19, Monkey Pox Virus (MPV) and
Emergency Management Update: Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information on
the viruses circulating in Jefferson County. Emergency Management Director Willie Bence provided an
Emergency Management Update.
The meeting was recessed at 10:26 a.m. and reconvened at 10:33 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
HEARING re: Adopting the Jefferson County 2022 Parks, Recreation, Open Space
and Trails Comprehensive Plan: Public Works Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Tyler was present
and provided a presentation on the proposed plan. After comments and questions from the
Commissioners, Chair Eisenhour opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. The following
individual provided testimony: Tom Thiersch. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Eisenhour closed the
public hearing.
After a brief discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to adopt a resolution adopting the Jefferson
County 2022 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion.
She voiced concern regarding not having Tribal noted in the document. She requested language
regarding ancestral lands and Tribes, but stated she would be happy if this verbiage made it into the next
iteration. She suggested that she could add verbiage for the county profile page 11. Commissioner
Brotherton withdrew his motion. Commissioner Dean will provide verbiage for approval and
consideration during the afternoon session at 1:30 p.m.
WORKSHOP re: Next Steps for Jefferson County re: Rescission of Governor
Emergency COVID-19 Proclamations and End of State of Emergency by October 31,2022:
Human Resources Director Sarah Melancon and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip
Hunsucker were present to provide presentations on the County's next steps on this issue. Public Health
Director Apple Martine was also present to answer questions and provide insight. After discussion,
Chair Eisenhour called for public comment, and one comment was received. Staff will prepare a 13th
Temporary County Policy for review at a later date.
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WOKSHOP re: Open Public Meetings Act(OPMA) Guidelines for Boards and
Commissions and Committees: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker provided a
presentation on the latest draft of the County's OPMA Guidelines. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour
opened the floor to allow for public comment, and one comment was received. The Commissioners and
staff responded to the comment. Staff will incorporate edits and bring forward the document for further
review and potential action at a later date.
The meeting was recessed at 12:29 p.m. and reconvened at 1:31 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
CONTINUED DELIBERATIONS re: HEARING re: Adopting the Jefferson
County 2022 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Comprehensive Plan: Commissioner Dean
and Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Tyler shared their changes to the draft plan with the Board.
After review, Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 46-22 re: resolution
adopting the Jefferson County 2022 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan as presented this
afternoon. Chair Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP re: Broadband Development: Jefferson Public Utility District(PUD)
No. 1 General Manager Kevin Streett and Broadband and Communications Director Will O'Donnell
were present to discuss their plans for broadband expansion in Jefferson County. After the presentation,
Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and three comments were received.
WORKSHOP re: KPTZ Radio Tower Project: Morgan Hill Emergency
Transmitter Project: Commissioner Brotherton provided a brief introduction to the request made by
KPTZ Radio. KPTZ Chief Engineer Bill Putney and KPTZ Board Member Ray Serebrin were present
for the workshop. Mr. Putney provided a presentation on the Broadcast Emergency Radio Network and
explained the request for a Morgan Hill Emergency transmitter. They requested $65,000 of County
funds to support this project which includes $15,000 for a contractor. Various KPTZ members and
individuals with emergency management backgrounds were present for the workshop and voiced
support for this request.
Chair Eisenhour called for public comments, none received. Commissioner Dean moved to authorize the
County Administrator to allocate $65,000 of the County's most recent American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds to this project. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. County Administrator Mark McCauley noted that this will be contingent upon the
County's receipt of ARPA funds.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to
3:00 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 2:45 p.m. to
3:15 p.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, Department of Community
Development(DCD) Director, DCD Planning Manager and DCD Planning Supervisor. The Board
resumed the regular meeting at 3:15 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending
the Executive Session from 3:15 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 3:35 p.m.
Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 3:36 p.m. to
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3:46 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 3:47 p.m. As
there was no proposed action, Chair Eisenhour did not call for public comments.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
• Future BOCC Agenda re: Covid-19 update ending
• Commissioners Briefing Session, miscellaneous items and Calendar Coordination
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 4:08 p.m.
until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
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