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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010323MZtil)\ C J 10 el- ` OT C; C MINUTES Regular Meeting — January 3, 2023, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Kate Dean and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour participated in the meeting. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to order at the appointed time and provided a musical performance to ring in the first meeting of 2023. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and four comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dean moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) re: Finance Manager Support; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Administrator; Jefferson County Auditor 2. AGREEMENT re: Consulting Services for Strategic Planning; Not to Exceed the Amount of $64,270; Jefferson County Administrator; BerryDunn 3. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated December 20, 2022 Totaling $75,095.93 and A/P Warrants Done by Payroll Dated December 21, 2022 Totaling $15,465.41 and Dated December 29, 2022 Totaling $399.56 (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.) 4. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated December 19, 2022 Totaling $1,264.654.34 and Dated December 27, 2022 Totaling $2,092,756.23 (Records of all claims submitted for payment along with vouchers approved by the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners are retained by the Jefferson County Auditor and Public Works Department.) COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended. Commissioner Eisenhour noted that she is working on a draft proclamation regarding the fundamental rights of Orca whale,s which she will bring forward at a future meeting. PUBLIC HEALTH 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. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: County Administrator Mark McCauley discussed recent meetings he attended and reviewed his current tasks. The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed upcoming meetings. Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023 DISCUSSION re: Department of Commerce 2024 and 2025 Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG): Chair Brotherton explained that the CHG Grant happens every two years and Jefferson County usually opts out of this. County Administrator Mark McCauley stated that the County can choose to remain silent on this or formally take -action to opt out. He added that Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCAP) and Bayside Housing have both expressed interest in applying for the CHG grant. If they both apply, Department of Commerce will award the grant to the organization they determine is the most qualified to act as lead grantee. After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to submit in writing that Jefferson County plans to opt out of the application for the Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant CHG grant funds for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comment, no comments were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: The Commissioners discussed legislative items, Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) and afternoon agenda planning. The meeting was recessed at 11:01 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. DISCUSSION re: Approval of 2023 Housing Fund Board (HFB) Funding Recommendations for Fund 148, Fund 149 and 1590 Funds: Chair Brotherton reviewed the HFB housing funding recommendations with the Board. He noted that if there are any changes to be made to the recommendations, they would have to send the recommendations back to the HFB to review and make new recommendations. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the funding recommendations of the HFB as discussed today, a total of $102,000 from Fund 148, $518,500 from Fund 149, and $250,000 from 1590 Funds. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and one comment was received. After discussion, he called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. PRELIMINARY REVIEW re: 2023 Boards and Committee Assignments: The Board reviewed the 2023 Boards and Committee Assignments list. After discussion and edits, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the 2023 Board Committee Assignments as amended and discussed today. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments, none were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Review of items to discuss • Legislative update; Federal lands/ARPA funds • ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of Support for Olympic Housing Trust (OHT): Chair Brotherton stated that the OHT has requested changes to a previously approved letter. He reviewed the changes to the letter and noted that the previous letter had not yet been sent out. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023 The Commissioners reviewed the letter and made edits. After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to approve the letter of support for the Olympic Housing Trust, as amended today. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments, none were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of Support for Mason County PUD No. 1: Chair Brotherton shared a draft letter in support of Mason County PUD No. 1's Washington State Broadband Office Grant Application for the ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Grant to replace undersized and under -classed poles in Brinnon. The Commissioners reviewed the draft letter and made edits. After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to approve and send a letter of support for Mason PUD No. 1, as discussed today. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments, none were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Courthouse security Closing remarks NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 2:28 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. SEAL: ATTEST: n1 Coly allaway, CMC Clerk of the Board JEFFERSO COUNTY VOAF� �QQ��SIONERS i\e\q{ reg Orotherton, Chair YEisenhour, ember Hei Member 3