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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproval of Minutes ,0� �rJG { DRAFT o� IN MINUTES Regular Meeting — June 26, 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. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and one comment was received. The Commissioners addressed the comment regarding Gatherinplace. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of Support for Gatheringplace: The Commissioners discussed a request made during public comment period. After discussion, Commissioner Dean moved to authorize Chair Brotherton to sign a letter, upon approval by Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker,to the Washington State Department of Commerce, a letter of intent to lease a space at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for a new Gatherinplace building. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comment on the motion. Hearing no comments, he called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD -Continued: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and two comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: The Commissioners noted that there were scrivener errors on agenda requests. The errors did not affect the agreements on the Consent Agenda. The Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton noted that this will be approved with the scrivener errors adjusted. Commissioner Eisenhour and Commissioner Dean accepted the friendly amendment. Chair Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. .RESOLUTION NO. 25-23 re: In the Matter of Finding and Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorize Disposal 2. APPROVAL of PLANS for Improvements to County Roads and CALL FOR BIDS for the Jefferson County Road Departure Reduction Project, County Project No. 18020980, on County- wide Roads; Public Works 3. MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING re: Early Learning and Family Support Facility Project; County Administrator; Jefferson Healthcare, YMCA, Port Townsend School District 4. AGREEMENT re: Oyster Shell Distribution; In the Amount of$9,900; Jefferson County WSU Extension; Hood Canal Oyster Company 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 26 2023 DRAFT 5. AGREEMENT re: Interagency Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan(FJCIP); In the Amount of$31,000; Juvenile and Family Court Services; Administrative Office of the Courts 6. AGREEMENT re: Mental Health Navigator; In the Amount of 25,000; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Discovery Behavioral Healthcare 7. AGREEMENT re: Mental Health Therapy Services for Children at the Chimacum School District; In the Amount of$38,531; Public Health; Jumping Mouse Children's Center 8. AGREEMENT re: Mental Health Therapy Services for Children at the Brinnon School District; In the Amount of$37,418; Public Health; Jumping Mouse Children's Center 9. AGREEMENT re: Sea Level Rise Study; In the Amount of$74,414; Department of Community Development; Washington State Department of Ecology 10. AGREEMENT re: Community Litter Grant Cleanup Program; In the Amount of$47,720; Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology 11. AGREEMENT re: Ocean Plastics Awareness; Additional Amount of$14,076 for a total of $20,420; Public Health; Twin Harbors Waterkeeper 12. AGREEMENT re: Food Enhancement Program; Continuing Life of Leased Property in the Amount of$50.00; Public Health; Brinnon School District No. 46 13. AGREEMENT re: Food Enhancement Program; Continuing Life of Leased Property in the Amount of$50.00; Public Health; Port Townsend New Life Church 14. AGREEMENT re: Food Enhancement Program; Continuing Life of Leased Property in the Amount of$50.00; Public Health; Port Townsend School District No. 50 15. AGREEMENT re: Food Enhancement Program; Continuing Life of Leased Property in the Amount of$50.00; Public Health; Olympic Peninsula YMCA 16. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: Video Production Services for Covid Vaccine Confidence Project; Additional amount of$460, for a total amount of$10,290; Public Health; Whaleheart Productions 17. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 2 re: Pfeiffer House Sustainable Living Project; Additional Amount of$25,000 for a total of$127,000 18. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 2 re: Nurse Family Partnership; Additional Amount of $191,866 for a total of$610,835.50; Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District 19. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 2 re: Youth Cannabis and Tobacco Products Prevention;New Timeframe July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District 20. AGREEMENT,Amendment No.3 re: Government Relations—Health and Wellness Center and Other Priorities to be Determined; Change in Scope of Work; County Administrator; Strategies 360 21. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Jefferson County Planning Commission; Four (4) Year Term to Expire March 17, 2027; District No. 2 Representative, LD Richert 22. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Conservation Futures Fund Citizen Oversight Committee; Four(4) Year Term to Expire May 18, 2027; District No. 1 Representative, David Wilkinson 23. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2023 (Port Ludlow Outreach), June 5, 2023 (WSAC), and June 8, 2023 (Port Townsend Outreach) 24. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated June 5, 2023 Totaling $162,254.08, and June 9, 2023 Special Draw Totaling $1,633.54, and June 20, 2023 Totaling $91,493.99 25. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated June 12, 2023 Totaling $1,109,725.82 and Dated June 20, 2023 Totaling $886,949.77 2 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023 UPDATE re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 1s' Quarter County Income Report: Olympic Region Manager Mona Griswold and DNR Assistant Olympic Region Manager Drew Rosanbalm were present to provide an update on the 1st Quarter County Income Report. Manager Griswold announced that she will be working in her new role with the State Lands Division soon, and that Jill DeCianna has been appointed as the Acting Olympic Region Manager as of July 1, 2023. Also present was DNR Olympic Region Management Forester David Hearn. Forester Hearn provided a Timber Sales presentation. Due to time constraints, the presentation was not finalized and will be added to the next DNR Jefferson County update. HEARING re: Solid Waste Fees: Public Works Director Monte Reinders and Solid Waste Manager Al Cairns was present to review the purpose of the hearing and reviewed the proposed changes to the ordinance. After the presentation, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony. The following individual provided testimony: Tom Thiersch, Jefferson County. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Brotherton closed the public hearing. As the Solid Waste Resolution regarding the new proposed Fee Schedules was attached to AV Capture, but the PDF was not attached to the Agenda, and Commissioner Dean was experiencing connectivity issues, Chair Brotherton tabled the deliberations until 11:30 a.m. DISCUSSION re: Response Letter to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner of Public Lands re: DNR Managed County Forestlands: Chickadee Forestry Owner Malloree Weinheimer, Ecologist Catharine Copas, and Northwest Institute Director Peter Bahls were present to discuss a draft letter regarding DNR managed County forestlands. Commissioner Eisenhour shared her screen to show the most current draft letter sent by Ms. Weinheimer, and Director Bahls reviewed the history of the Dabob Bay expansion project. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the updated letter to DNR Commissioner of Public Lands, and the team indicated in the cc line, regarding DNR Managed Jefferson County Forestlands. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and no comments were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION re: Housing Fund Board (HFB) Funding Recommendation from Fund 149; $40,000; OlyCAP: Chair Brotherton outlined the recommendation of the HFB for$40,000 to keep the shelter open at the American Legion. Commissioner Dean stated that she met with providers during a HFB special meeting. Due to structural problems, the operations and maintenance of the programs will continue to rise. She added that they are looking at a long-term strategy for this issue. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Housing Fund Board recommendation from Fund 149 for$40,000 to OlyCAP for summer service at the American Legion Shelter. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments,and two comments were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023 HEARING re: Solid Waste Fees—Continued: Chair Brotherton briefed Commissioner Dean on what she missed earlier due to connectivity issues. The Board agreed to continue deliberations on July 3, 2023. Chair Brotherton stated he will reopen and extend the public testimony through the deliberations on July 3, 2023. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. The meeting recessed at 12:11 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: Parks and Recreation—Pickleball Courts: Public Works Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Tyler was present and provided a presentation on Pickleball Court noise reduction. He reviewed the amount invested in the pickleball courts was $25,178,92, and noted that they only created two courts at that time, to mitigate noise. Some options he suggested to reduce noise: reduced hours, quiet balls and paddles, sound absorption or reflection panels, close or remove the courts. The Commissioners discussed their options. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and three comments were received. The Commissioners agreed to take no further action today, and asked those who are impacted by the noise to gather more data, if they would like the Commissioners to review noise mitigations further. WORKSHOP re: WSU 4-H Program Update: WSU Jefferson County 4-H Director Sarah Pederson briefed the Board on 4-H programs in Jefferson County which include: Paws n Claws, Jefferson County 4-H Horse Club, Quilcene Wranglers, Backyard Cavies, Roboctopi,NW Rangers, Port Townsend 4-H Rock Club, Sunfield Shepherds and various after school programs. She answered questions posed by the Commissioners. WORKSHOP re: 2023 Overview and Update of Regional Small Farms Program Activity to Include Food Access Programs: WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Coordinator Kelli Henwood was present and provided a presentation on regional small farms. She reviewed education, resources, and community economic and food system development, which they do through workshops, classes, events, one-on-one technical assistance, agriculture newsletter and access to WSU and partner specialists, Eat Local First program, LandWorks, Food Access programs, Sweetpotato Trials, applied research and policy development. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 3:18 p.m. to 3:50 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, and Clerk of the Board. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 3:50 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 4:05 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 4:05 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 4:17 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. 4 DRAFT Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023 ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Calendar Coordination; KPTZ radio • Miscellaneous topics • Clallam County/Washington State Department of Transportation; the Board agreed to request that staff attend an upcoming meeting • Board and Committee Vacancies—not discussed • Calendar Coordination NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:28 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Greg Brotherton, Chair ATTEST: Kate Dean, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heidi Eisenhour, Member Clerk of the Board 5 N c�G D '�•. FT 0 SIII NC MINUTES Regular Meeting — July 3, 2023, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour participated in the meeting. Commissioner Kate Dean had an excused absence. Chair Brotherton called the meeting to order at the appointed time. Deputy County Administrator Chris Goy was present in County Administrator Mark McCauley's absence. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and eight comments were received. The comments pertained to the recent Jefferson County fireworks ban. The Commissioners, Fire Marshall Phil Cecere and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Philip Hunsucker were present to address the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Chair Brotherton seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: RESOLUTION NO. 26-23 re: 2023 Second Quarter Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County Departments; Hearing scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023 at 9:45 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, Washington 2. RESOLUTION NO. 27-23 re: In the Matter of Approving the Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund Rental Rates for the 2023 Calendar Year; Annual County Road Administration Board (CRAB) 2023 ER&R Rental Rates for Public Works Roads Equipment; Jefferson County Central Services 3. AGREEMENT re: Project Prospectus for Naylor's Creek at West Valley Road and Gibbs Lake Road Culvert Replacements; In the Amount of$1,913,000 for Construction and will Require No Local Match; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 4. AGREEMENT re: Outline of the 9/80 Work Schedule for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; No Dollar Amount, Outline of Hours Worked Only; Jefferson County Human Resources; Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)/Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Uniformed Support Services (JCSOUSS) 5. AGREEMENT re: Establish a Medical Reserve Corps(MRC) Volunteer Organization; In the Grant Funded Amount of$5,000; Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management; National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 6. FINAL SHORT PLAT APPROVAL re: "Piskula Short Plat," SUB2022-00016, A Four-Lot Short Subdivision located at 421 Robbins Road,Nordland, WA.; Applicant, Jon and Jennifer Piskula; Jefferson County Department of Community Development 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 3, 2023 DRAFT 7. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT(s) (2) re: Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC); 1) Two (2) Year Term to Expire February 19, 2025; District No. 1 Representative, Tracy Grisman and 2) Two (2) Year Term to Expire February 19, 2025; District No. 3 Representative, Timothy Deverin 8. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENTS (2) re: Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) - I Disability Board; 1) Two (2) Year Term to Expire January 1, 2025; Law Enforcement Representative, Gary Mickelson and 2)Two (2) Year Term to Expire January 1, 2025; Fire Fighter Association Representative, Howard Scott 9. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated June 26, 2023, Totaling $374,047.01 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Eisenhour noted that Commissioner Dean was not in attendance today due to a sudden change in her travel plans. Chair Brotherton and Commissioner Eisenhour discussed recent meetings they attended. PUBLIC HEALTH and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information on COVID-19 and discussed the opioid overdose crisis. Emergency Management Director Willie Bence provided comments on the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), wildfire risks and mitigation, heat risks and cooling options. The Annual All-County Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CONTINUED HEARING from June 26,2023 re: Solid Waste Fees to Include Public Works Solid Waste Division Fee Schedules and Fee Schedule Policy; Amending Title 8 JCC and Appendix Fee Schedules; Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 06-112513, and Adopting a Fee Schedule for the Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division: Solid Waste Manager Al Cairns explained that the Solid Waste reserve fund balance has been spent down, in order to keep the solid waste fees the same over the years. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public testimony. Hearing no testimony,he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 03-0703-23 re: Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division Fee Schedules and Fee Schedule and Fee Policy; Amending Title 8 JCC and Appendix Fee Schedules; Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 06-1125- 13. GB seconded the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 28-23 re: Adopting a Fee Schedule for the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division. Chair Brotherton seconded the motion. He recapped some of the proposed fee increases and opened the floor to allow for public comments. One comment was received. Chair Brotherton called for more public comments, and none were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried. The new Solid Waste fees will be in effect in September 2023. BRIEFING re: High Fire Danger Declaration: East Jefferson Fire and Rescue(EJFR) Assistant Chief of Operations and Training Pete Brummel, Fire Marshall Phil Cecere, EJFR Chief Bret Black(joined a little later) and Communications Specialist Wendy Davis present. Assistant Chief Brummel stated that he represents Jefferson County Fire Chiefs and fire agencies regarding the decision to impose the Jefferson County burn ban and firework ban. He explained the reasoning behind their decision. Commissioner Eisenhour thanked Assistant Chief Brummel for attending the meeting. She 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 3, 2023 CRAFT noted that she was there with Communications Specialist Wendy Davis, Fire Marshal Phil Cecere and fire personnel when they reviewed the information and made a unanimous decision on the ban. Information from the press release: The decision to expand the existing fire restriction to encompass fireworks was made after careful consideration of the current environmental conditions and consultation with local authorities, emergency services, and fire management agencies. The prolonged dry spell and the presence of signif cant fuel loads in the surrounding areas have substantially increased the risk of fires spreading uncontrollably. Additionally, as of June 30, 2023, weather reports are predicting above average temperatures, low relative humidity, lack of precipitation and winds. This accompanied with the ground level fuels, which have grown and are now tinder dry, creates a high danger for sustained fire. Chair Brotherton, Commissioner Eisenhour and fire department personnel reviewed the metrics which led to the decision on the ban. Discussion followed regarding what worked and what did not work. After discussion, Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and one comment was received. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: The Commissioners and Deputy County Administrator Chris Goy discussed recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics and reviewed upcoming meetings and calendar coordination. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 11:48 a.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Greg Brotherton, Chair ATTEST: Kate Dean, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heidi Eisenhour, Member Clerk of the Board 3 N c0 r f �9S�rIN MINUTES Regular Meeting — July 10, 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. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and six comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Eisenhour noted that she believed there were two people interested in serving on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAG) Board (Consent Agenda Item No. 8), and she suggested not taking-action until they have all the information. Commissioner Dean moved to approve the Consent Agenda, minus Item No. 8. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT re: E911 Basic Service Operations Grant; In the Amount of$298,333; Central Services; Washington State Military Department; JefflCOM 911 2. AGREEMENT re: Shared Expense to Cleanup Homeless Encampment; Not to exceed $7,000; Public Health; City of Port Townsend 3. AGREEMENT re: Services for those with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities; In the amount of$639,374; Public Health; Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration 4. AGREEMENT re: Creating Accessibility at Illahee Preserve; In the Amount of$7,000; Public Health; Jefferson Land Trust 5. AGREEMENT Amendment No. 1 re: 2023 Affordable Housing/Homelessness Grant Funding; Emergency Shelter; An Additional Amount of$40,000; Jefferson County Administrator; Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCAP) 6. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement; An Additional Amount of$87,000; Olympic Community Action Program(OlyCAP) 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES re: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023 (WSAC Housing), and June 21, 2023 (Community Wildfire Protection Plan) 8. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAG); Unexpired Term to End October 12, 2023, District No. 2, Citizen Representative, Stephen Chappuis (this item was approved later in the meeting) 1 Uf�AF Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2023 T 9. Payment of Superior Court Jury Fees; Totaling $9,711.11 10. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated July 5 2023 Totaling $2,242,741.36 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended and miscellaneous topics. The meeting recessed at 10:02 a.m. and reconvened at 10:05 a.m. with all three commissioners present. UPDATE re: Olympic Discovery Trail: Peninsula Trails Coalition President Jeff Bohman was present and discussed the success of the RAISE Grant application. Recently,the City of Port Angeles and the Puget Sound to Pacific Collaborative(PSP2P) confirmed that the PS2P RAISE Grant Application, for which Jefferson County was a supporting entity and co-applicant for, was successful. Of the $16.13 Million total, $2.88 Million comes to Jefferson County jurisdictions— including Jefferson County, Port of Port Townsend, City of Port Townsend, for planning and design for trail projects and safety improvements in the County. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee/Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Special Meeting: Recently, Chair Brotherton called for a Joint Special Meeting of the BOCC and the BHAC. Commissioner Dean noted that she would like more notice on Special Meetings, when two or more Commissioners wish to attend a meeting. She added that she will be unable to attend the proposed meeting due to scheduling conflicts. Commissioner Eisenhour is the Chair of the BHAC, so the joint meeting is necessary for both her and Chair Brotherton to discuss opioid settlement payment options. The meeting proposed is set for July 11, 2023. The Commissioners discussed how they would like to handle the settlement. CLOSED SESSION: A Closed Session was scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Closed Session will be held from 10:46 a.m. to 10:59 a.m. with the County Administrator and Human Resources Director to Plan or Adopt the Strategy or Position to be taken by the governing body during the course of Collective Bargaining, Professional Negotiations, or Grievance or Mediation Proceedings,or to Review the Proposals Made in Negotiations or Proceedings while in progress not subject to the Open Public Meetings Act under exemption RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). The Board concluded the Closed Session and resumed the regular meeting at 11:01 a.m. WORKSHOP re: After-Action 0 of July Fireworks Ban: Commissioner Eisenhour reported that Washington State declared a high fire danger, which led to the local fire officials to meet and declare Jefferson County is also in high fire danger. Present: East Jefferson Fire and Rescue(EJFR) Chief Bret Black, EJFR Assistant Chief Brian Tracer, Quilcene Fire Don Svetich, Brinnon Fire Chief Tim Manly, Sheriff Joe Nole, Fire Marshall Phil Cecere, Department of Community Development (DCD) Director Josh Peters, and Communications Specialist Wendy Davis. The Commissioners discussed the 4 h of July fireworks ban with local fire department officials and County staff. Also discussed was future public displays, or approving certain locations to light off 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2023 DkAFT fireworks. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and three comments were received. The meeting was recessed at 11:59 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. DISCUSSION re: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Assistance Visit/Washington State Department of Ecology Sustainable Development Grants: Department of Community Development(DCD) Chief Strategy Officer Brent Butler and Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny were present for the discussion. Officer Butler provided a powerpoint presentation which explained the FEMA process: tour of the floodplain, inspection of permit files and procedures, meeting with local appointed and Elected Officials. He also reviewed what is regulated, risks, and next steps. Coordinator Pokorny explained Washington State Department of Ecology grants that are available: Competitive Shoreline Planning Grant, Floodplains by Design grant, and RCO Surfboard. Staff urged that now is the time to apply for these grants. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and two comments were received and responded to. The Commissioners stated they are in favor of staff moving forward in seeking grants. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION-Continued: County Administrator Mark McCauley discussed recent meetings he attended. The Commissioners reviewed upcoming meetings, Calendar Coordination, future agenda items and miscellaneous topics. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • North Olympic Legislative Alliance • Recompete; upcoming discussion • Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe's Chairman Jeromy Sullivan; condolence letter • Continued Discussion re: SWAC Appointee (Consent Agenda Item No. 8): Commissioner Eisenhour stated she received answers to her questions about SWAC appointees and she moved to appoint Steven Chappuis to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) for an unexpired term to end October 12, 2023; District No. 2, Citizen Representative. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments on the motion. Hearing no comments, he called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. • Calendar Coordination and miscellaneous topics - continued • Community Outreach meetings • Chair Brotherton shared a video re: This is your land 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2023 DRAFT NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 3:42 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Greg Brotherton, Chair ATTEST: Kate Dean, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heidi Eisenhour, Member Clerk of the Board 4