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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting — December 11, 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
twelve comments were received.
DISCUSSION re: Board of Equalization Applicant Interviews: The Commissioners
conducted interviews for the two vacant positions on the Board of Equalization(BOE). They heard from
two candidates: 1)Joe Langjahr; and 2)Joni Blanchard.
Greg Brotherton explained the BOE membership and process. The Commissioners asked the applicants
the same set of questions and then deliberated on the interviews. BOE Member Margaret Taylor was
present and provided information to the Board. Commissioner Dean moved to appoint both Joe Langiahr
and Joni Blanchard to serve on the Board of Equalization. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the
motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments and no comments were
received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEALTH and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Public Health
Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information regarding public health in Jefferson and Clallam County.
Housing Fund Board member Julia Cochrane was present and answered questions regarding the
warming center. Emergency Manager Willie Bence was not present to provide an update.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda, minus Consent Agenda Item No. 1 regarding Fire
Marshal Fee schedule. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. XX re: Adopting a Fee Schedule for the Office of the County Fire Marshal
within the Department of Community Development (Not approved: this item was table for a
future meeting)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 63-23 re: Adoption of the 2024 Jefferson County Cost Allocation Plan
3. RESOLUTION NO. 64-23 re: Imposing Emergency Load Limits on County Roads
4. RESOLUTION NO. 65-23 re: Membership of the Marine Resources Committee
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5. RESOLUTION NO. 66-23 re: Establishing a Conservation Futures Program Application
Period, Setting an Estimated Amount of Conservation Futures Funds Available, and Approving
Program materials for Use in the 2024 Conservation Futures Funding Cycle; and Amending the
Bylaws of the Conservation Futures Fund Citizen Oversight Committee
6. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT re: Juvenile Detention Facility; In the Amount as Needed at
$150 per day, per bed use; Juvenile Services; Kitsap County
7. AGREEMENT re: Fiscal Oversight for Opioid "Distributor" Settlement; County Administrator;
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
8. AGREEMENT re: Project Management Software to Improve Efficiency; In the Amount of
$85,975; Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO); Karpel Computer Systems, Inc.
9. AGREEMENT re: Request funds be redirected from the Morgan Hill radio tower site to the
Rainshadow Road radio tower site; County Administrator; KPTZ F.M. 91.9
10. AGREEMENT re: Legal Services to Establish a Line of Credit for the Port Hadlock Sewer
Project; County Administrator; Foster Garvey PC
11. AGREEMENT re: Social Support Services; In the Amount of$30,000; Public Health; MCS
Counseling Group
12. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Facilitation Services; Additional Amount of$16,195 for
a Total of$26,153; County Administrator; Peak Sustainability
13. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 8 re: Dosewallips R Powerlines Acquisition and Design;
Additional Amount of$27,500 for a total of$616,619; Public Health; Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office(RCO)
14. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 1 re: Oak Bay Campgrounds Electrical Project; Increase to
$4,239.81 for a total of$82,92691; Public Works; Henden Electric
15. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 4 re: Port Hadlock Sewer Phase I—Site Prep, Earthwork
and Service Utilities, Project No. 405-2114-0, Commerce Project No. 22-96515-026
16. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 5 re: Port Hadlock Sewer Phase I—Site Prep, Earthwork
and Service Utilities, Project No. 405-2114-0, Commerce Project No. 22-96515-026
17. REQUEST for PROPOSALS (RFP) re: 2024 Affordable Housing Unallocated Funds; In the
Amount of$194,130
18. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT re: Civil Service Commission, Term to expire
December 11, 2028; Dan Taylor
19. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated December 5, 2023 Totaling
$1,052,381.79
BRIEFING re: Shoreline Master Program Periodic (SMP) Review Transmittal of
Planning Commission Recommendation: BERK Consulting Principal Lisa Grueter and Shannon and
Wilson Senior Biologist Amy Summe were present and provided a presentation and answered questions.
They reviewed the SMP update, which was last approved in 2014. Department of Community
Development(DCD) Director Josh Peters explained that the Board can either accept the Planning
Commission recommendation and forward to the Washington State Department of Ecology, or set a
public hearing. He reviewed the next steps if the Commissioners moved forward with a public hearing.
Planning Commission Chair Richard Hull provided information about their recommendations and input
they received during their process. It was noted that most of the comments were regarding geoduck
aquaculture. The Commissioners deliberated on their options on moving forward. After discussion,
DCD Director Peters proposed a motion to direct staff to schedule a public hearing for the SMP
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proposed amendments. Commissioner Dean moved to make the aforementioned motion. Commissioner
Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and
there were twelve comments received. The Board and staff responded to the comments. Chair
Brotherton called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 12:12 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to
1:45 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:33 p.m. to
1:48 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 and
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 1:48 p.m. Chair
Brotherton announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 1:48 p.m. to
1:55 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 1:55 p.m.
There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:45 p.m. to
2:30 p.m. Chair Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 2:00 p.m. to
2:40 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Actual Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff present: County Administrator and Chief Civil
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular
meeting at 2:40 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this
topic.
CONTINUED DELIBERATION re: Adoption of the Final 2024-205 Jefferson
County Biennial Budget: County Administrator Mark McCauley provided a high overview of the
Biennial Budget process. After a short deliberation, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 67-23 re: Adopting the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget for the General Fund and
Other Funds, the 2024 Jefferson County Road Construction Program, the 2024 County Capital
Improvement Program, and the Central Services 2024 Cost Allocation Programs. Commissioner Dean
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County
Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics.
DISCUSSION re: Aquatic Facility: Commissioner Dean noted that there was a meeting
to discuss the proposed Aquatic Facility that she and the County Administrator attended, as well as other
community partners. City of Port Townsend Director of Parks and Recreation Strategy Carrie Hite was
present and answered questions regarding the option of forming a Public Facilities District(PFD).
Members of the steering committee were present and provided comments.
County Administrator Mark McCauley noted that there would need to be an Interlocal Agreement(ILA)
between the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County to pay for the PFD, and that an independent
financial review is also required before forming a PFD.
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Commissioner Dean moved to authorize staff to bring forward more information regarding the
formation of a PFD and to work with the City of Port Townsend to create an ILA to move forward with
the independent financial review. Chair Brotherton seconded the motion. He opened the floor for public
comments and five comments were received. After further discussion, Chair Brotherton called for a vote
on the motion. Chair Brotherton and Commissioner Dean voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner
Eisenhour voted against the motion. The motion carried.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
• Calendar coordination and miscellaneous topics
• Commissioner Dean reported additional conservation acreage; 280 additional acres near Mount
Walker and Notch Pass
• Board and Committee Assignments
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:21 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
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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting — December 18, 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
nine comments were received. The Commissioners responded to comments, which included an update
regarding the Warming Center, and discussion regarding Consent Agenda Item No. 6; Interlocal
Agreement regarding a Public Facilities District.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Dean moved to remove Consent Agenda Item No. 6; Interlocal Agreement regarding a Public Facilities
District, and approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner
Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. ORDINANCE NO. 11-1218-23 re: Amending the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and
Title 18 of the Jefferson County Code; Adding the Mineral Resource Lands Overlay to the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map as proposed in File No. MLA2021-0019 (Miles Sand and
Gravel); Approving Rezones as proposed in File No. ZON2023-00004 (Gifford-Yep)and
ZON2023-00006 (Midori Farm/M&J Investments); Amending miscellaneous provisions in the
Comprehensive Plan and Title 18 of the Jefferson County Code
2. RESOLUTION NO. 68-23 re: Updating the Travel Policy as Appending `D' of the Jefferson
County Personnel Manual
3. HEARING NOTICE re: Shoreline Master Program—Hearing to be held January 8, 2024 at
10:30 a.m.
4. CALL FOR BIDS re: Port Hadlock Sewer Project; Phase 3 —Low Pressure Sewer Collection
System
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC
OFFICIAL POSITION SCHEDULE BOND No. 52BSBH126; Issued by Harford Fire
Insurance Company for the Treasurer, Clerk, Sheriff, Auditor, Prosecuting Attorney, Engineer,
Commissioners#1, #2, and#3, Judge and Assessor
6. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Between the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County to
Study a Possible County-wide Public Facilities District for Construction and Operation of
Facility for a Pool and Other Activities (removed and discussed later in the meeting)
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7. AGREEMENT and SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT re: Collective Bargaining Agreement
and Trust Participation for Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Administrative Staff Employees;
January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026; Teamsters Local No. 589 and Teamsters Welfare
Trust
8. AGREEMENT re: Solid Waste Facilities Replacement Planning Services; In the Amount of
$83,140; Public Works; Perteet, Inc.
9. AGREEMENT re: On-Call Environmental Services; Payment per fee schedule; Public Health;
Mott Macdonald, LLC
10. AGREEMENT re: Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program Mini Grant;
In the Amount of 1,000; Public Health; Brinnon School District No. 46
11. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Fairgrounds Management; An additional amount up to
$39,000, dependent upon fund balance; County Administrator; Jefferson County Fair
Association
12. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor;Not to exceed
$75,000; Public Health; Kitsap Public Health District
13. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. I re: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program;
Sheriffs Office; Believe in Recovery
14. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 2 re: Salish BH-ASO Interlocal Agreement;New Expiration
Date of December 31, 2025; County Administrator; Salish Behavioral Health Interlocal: Kitsap
County, Clallam County and Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
15. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 4 re: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program;
Sheriff's Office; Washington State Health Care Authority
16. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 5 re: Periodic Review of the Shoreline Master Program;
Additional Amount of$6,750; Department of Community Development; BERK Consulting, Inc.
17. AGREEMENT,Change Order No. 6 re:Phase 1 —Site Prep, Earthwork, and Service Utilities
for the Port Hadlock Sewer, Project No. 405-2114-0
18. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 8 re: Final Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Changes;
Tetra Tech, Inc.
19. REQUEST BOARD APPROVAL re: Increase in 2024 Public Infrastructure Fund Project
Funding by$176,000, from $809,000 to $985,000; and PIF Board 2024 Project Funding
Recommendations
20. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION re: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee;
Guy Dobbyns
21. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS (1)re: Jefferson County Public Infrastructure Fund
(PIF) Board; Citizen—District No. 3, Four-year term to expire December 18, 2027
22. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS (2) re: Jefferson County Board of Equalization;
Letters to appointed members Joni Blanchard and Joe Langjahr
23. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated December 5, 2023 Totaling
$162,624.40
24. Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants Dated December 11, 2023 Totaling
$1,793.772.78 and Dated December 18,2023 Totaling $234,851.80
DISCUSSION re: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA): Between the City of Port
Townsend and Jefferson County to Study a Possible County-wide Public Facilities District(PFD)
for Construction and Operation of Facility for a Pool and Other Activities (Consent Agenda Item
No. 6): The Commissioners reviewed the revised ILA for the Wellness Center in Port Townsend, which
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included amendments such as public showers,changing the date of the report to April 1, 2023, and
specified that the cost for the study is $9,000. County Administrator Mark McCauley explained that the
motion approved last week was to create an ILA to split the cost of the independent financial review,
and that staff should study the formation of a PFD. The Commissioners discussed the proposed ILA.
County Administrator McCauley answered questions posed by the Board. The item was table until later
in the morning.
HEARING re: 4tn Quarter Budget Appropriations/Extensions; Various County
Departments: Finance Manager Judy Shepherd shared her screen to review the 4`h Quarter Budget
Appropriations and Extensions with the Board, which included increases to salaries and benefits in
many departments.
Chair Brotherton opened the hearing to allow for public testimony. Hearing no testimony, he closed the
public hearing. After deliberations, Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 69-23.
Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION and POTENTIAL ACTION re: Temporary Revisions to the Solid
Waste Transfer Station Operating Hours: Public Works Director Monte Reinders and Solid Waste
Manager Al Cairns were present and explained that they may need to close the Solid Waste Transfer
Station in Port Townsend on Saturdays in January 2024. Although hopeful of new staffing and
recruitment,they noted that there are too many variables at play, and they anticipate having to close on
Saturdays. After discussion, Manager Cairns stated they are giving the Board notice of the potential
closure to the facility.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County
Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended,miscellaneous topics, and reviewed upcoming
meetings.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION re: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Between the City
of Port Townsend and Jefferson County to Study a Possible County-wide Public Facilities District
for Construction and Operation of Facility for a Pool and Other Activities (Consent Agenda Item
No. 6): The Commissioners continued reviewing the draft ILA between the City of Port Townsend and
Jefferson County. Additional amendments included striking Section 1 A, and 2, and the first Whereas
clause regarding the study. The Commissioners agreed to modify the ILA so that it only pertains to the
independent financial review. County Administrator Mark McCauley stated that he will incorporate
edits and bring forward later in the meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 11:13 a.m. and reconvened at 11:45 a.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION re: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Between the City
of Port Townsend and Jefferson County to Study a Possible County-wide Public Facilities District
for Construction and Operation of Facility for a Pool and Other Activities (Consent Agenda Item
No. 6): The Commissioners continued reviewing the draft ILA between the City of Port Townsend and
Jefferson County. County Administrator Mark McCauley shared a tracked changes version of the ILA
with the Board. The Commissioners discussed the edits. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour
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moved to approve the ILA between the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County to complete and
Independent Financial Feasibility Review of a possible County-wide Public Facilities District for
construction and operation of a facility for a pool and other activities. Commissioner Dean seconded the
motion.
Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and four comments were received. He
called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION -Continued: The Commissioners
continued discussing recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics.
The meeting was recessed at 12:04 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
WORKSHOP re: Septage Capacity: Environmental Health and Water Quality
Manager Pinky Mingo was present, along with RH2 Engineering staff, City of Port Townsend
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Manager Bliss Moms, and Amanda Grace from Good Man
Sanitation.
RH2 staff Dan Mahlum provided a presentation on the Septage Receiving Facility Expansion
Alternatives Analysis which included: 1)Existing conditions: City of Port Townsend owns and operates
a Septage Receiving Facility co-located with their compost facility at the County's solid waste site, and
the City receives approximately 40% of total County septage generated each year; and 2) Project
drivers: capturing County-wide septage generation; and 3) Major considerations: increases in flow and
loading, on-site treatment facilities capacity limitations, and expansion alternatives. He reviewed the
existing state waste discharge permit, Septage Receiving Facility and potential upgrades to the facility or
the cost for a new facility. The Commissioners participated in discussion and the presenters answered
questions posed by the board.
DISCUSSION re: Brinnon Reach Assessment and Conceptual Design: Natural
Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny was present, along with additional County staff, and
Natural Systems Design Senior Biologist John Soden. Coordinator Pokorny provided a presentation on
the Brinnon Reach Assessment and Conceptual Design Project. After the presentation, she asked the
Board to approve the Brinnon Reach Assessment and Conceptual Design Project agreement and
resolution for RCO#23-1062P.
Commissioner Dean moved to approve the agreement and authorizing resolution for the Brinnon Reach
assessment and conceptual design. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion, unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 70-23 was assigned to the RCO resolution/application.
DISCUSSION re: Letter re: Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) grant
proposal for Snow & Salmon Creek Watershed Planning: Commissioner Dean noted that the Hood
Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) is planning to apply for the NOAA Coastal Resilience Grant
Program. HCCC Chair Alicia Oliveras was present and stated they were just made aware that they could
apply for the grant,which is due tomorrow. She added that they would like to apply for the Snow Creek
and Salmon Creek Watershed Planning grant. Commissioner Eisenhour moved that the County sign a
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letter of support for the HCCC grant proposal for the Snow and Salmon Creek watershed planning.
Commissioner Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS
• BOCC Briefing—Continued
• Calendar Coordination
• Board and Committee vacancies
• Board and Committee assignments
DISCUSSION re: Adopting a Fee Schedule for the Office of the County Fire
Marshal within the Department of Community Development: DCD Director Josh Peters and Fire
Marshal Phil Cecere were present and explained the proposed resolution. They indicated that these are
new fees that they would like implemented. Fire Marshal Cecere noted that he is currently the only staff
member, but he will be proposing additional staffing. After the presentation he provided, he answered
questions posed by the Board.
After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve a resolution adopting a fee schedule for
the Office of the Fire Marshal in the Office of Department of Community Development. Commissioner
Dean seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and two
comments were received.
Chair Brotherton requested a friendly amendment to the Appendix to move solar panels—roof mounted,
under the Fire Construction Permit Fees header, and change that the Hospitality Life Safety Inspection
to every two years. Commissioner Eisenhour and Dean agreed to the friendly amendment to the
appendix. After further discussion, the Commissioners agreed to rescind the motion on the table.
Commissioner Dean moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 71-23 re: Adopting a Fee Schedule for the
Office of the County Fire Marshal within the Department of Community Development as submitted,
with changes to the Appendix regarding removal of the mobile food truck for now, switching Hospitality
Life Safety inspection to every two years, and moving solar panel roof-mounted to under the Fire
Construction Permit Fee header. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion, which carried by a
unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION re: Stock Plans: DCD Chief Strategy Officer Brent Butler was present
and provided a powerpoint presentation on proposed stock building plans. He answered questions posed
by the Board. He stated that he is requesting that the Commissioners establish pre-approved building
plans. The conversation was tabled until later in the meeting.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: DISCUSSION re: Humanitarian Crisis between Israel
and Palestine: The Commissioners reviewed a draft resolution regarding the current war between Israel
and Palestine, and their support for long-term end to violence, warfare and indiscriminate bombing in
Israel and occupied Palestine, the return of all hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid; and
affirming opposition to antisemitism and islamophobia.
After discussing and making edits to the resolution. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve
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RESOLUTION NO. 72-23 re: Supporting for long-term end to violence, warfare and indiscriminate
bombing in Israel and occupied Palestine,the return of all hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian
aid; and affirming opposition to antisemitism and islamophobia. Commissioner Dean seconded the
motion. Chair Brotherton opened the floor to allow for public comments, and two comments were
received.
The Commissioners discussed edits suggested during the public comment period. Commissioner Dean
incorporated further edits. Chair Brotherton called for vote on the resolution, as presented and modified
here. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION re: Stock Plans - Continued: Chief Strategy Officer Brent Butler stated
that the City of Port Townsend plans to piggyback on the County's approved stock plans. He noted that
the County will have a 20% fee, and the City is planning on subsidizing more. The plans will cost
around $10,000 for eight plans. County Administrator Mark McCauley stated that the Commissioners
could approve the increase requested for the DCD budget. Fire Marshal/Building Official Phil Cecere
was also present and added that if these plans need to go to an outside reviewer,there is no anticipated
increase in cost.
Commissioner Eisenhour moved that the County allocate up to $10,000, and make a transfer to DCD for
review and approval of the eight stock plans presented in today's meeting. Commissioner Dean
seconded the motion. Chair Brotherton called for public comments on the motion, and no comments
were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:27 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
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Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting — December 22, 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 Kate Dean participated
in the meeting. Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour had an excused absence. Chair Brotherton called the
meeting to order at the appointed time.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and
none were received.
HEARING NOTICE re: 2023 Emergency Budget Appropriation for the Public
Health Department: Personnel Benefits,Insurance,Professional Services, Fund 127: County
Administrator Mark McCauley requested the Board of County Commissioners consider a hearing for an
emergency appropriation for Public Health. Finance Manager Judy Shepherd outlined the need for the
request and Public Health Deputy Director Veronica Shaw explained that their department has put
procedures in place to prevent the need for an emergency appropriation in the future.
After discussion, Chair Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 74-23 re: 2023 Emergency
Budget Appropriation for the Public Health Department: Personnel Benefits, Insurance, Professional
Services, Fund 127. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. The motion carried.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 9:08 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
Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant Heidi Eisenhour, Member
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