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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070323M 1,.-oN C. n 9SN1 NG,<o 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 Sheriffs 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 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 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 significant 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. ``.•,` �FFERsp 1 JEFFERS N COUNTY AO se.•. c+ s BOA F COMMISSIONERS MMI $ SEAL: O V m•: z= ' �'• = eg Brotherton, Chair `y• •• N gSHiNG1G ATTEST: ~ """"' Kat: t ean, Member 6g) 6c&ate 2�- Carolyn Gallaway, CMC He' i isenhour, Member Clerk of the Board 3 4ti ,• O Y .} iYa J: 9yN` 'v:. • � te"