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Healthier Together Task Force – Jefferson County
May 20, 2024
MINUTES
All participants were in attendance, with the exception of Celeste Schoenthaler.
District 1: Todd McGuire
District 1: Nancy Speser
District 2: Celeste Schoenthaler (absent)
District 2: Jim Scarantino
District 3: Adele Govert
District 3: Lynne Hovde
At Large Member (Jefferson Aquatic Coalition rep): Cray Henry
At Large Member (Jefferson Aquatic Coalition rep): Mary Rothschild
Additional participants: Commissioner Greg Brotherton, Parks and Recreation Strategist for
Port Townsend, Carrie Hite.
1. Commissioner Greg Brotherton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Greg discussed the agenda and there were no changes. He started the meeting by asking
people to introduce themselves and share if they had a favorite icebreaker. 3. Mountain View Pool Presentations:
• Mike Maechler and Dirk Rogstad, CGI, presented first. Dirk stated that the
damage to the building was superficial. Mike stated that their scope was
limited to a conditions assessment. This assessment didn’t include the roof,
mechanical, seismic, or code issues. There was a question about what
Mike’s stamp on the front meant. He stated that it means the study was
overseen and prepared by a licensed Engineer. There was a question asked
about risk. One of the largest risk areas is the seismic, then the roof and the
condition underneath the roof. It was also stated that their assessment did
not include electrical or any plumbing. They also stated that they did not
calculate probabilities or a risk assessment.
• Ryan Nachreiner, WTI, presented second. Ryan stated that his report was
only the pool components, with no destructive testing. His concerns are of
the underground piping and the true nature of the pool vessel. He went on
to recommend the following work: Replace interior lining, upgrade the
gutter system, address the issue of corrosion, and isolate the chemicals. His
report did not reflect on the cost of the HVAC. There were questions about
the Myrtha pool option. He stated that the stainless-steel panels were
separate, but you would still need a solid pool vessel for it to be attached to.
He also stated there was a decent amount of risk because some of the soil
conditions are unknown. He thought that using a radar system for analysis
of the ground could be a good option. He encouraged the group to look at
the value it provides the community and he recommended building a new
facility.
• Trish Drew, DCW, presented last. Trish stated that she has 40 years of
experience in costing and that her company is very risk-adverse. She stated
that she took a holistic view of the pool and tried to quantify everything
including risk. One HTTF member asked her about the stormwater system
and the underground utilities and she stated the we should add $5M to the
cost. Trish stated that there was contingency included. Trish also stated that
this was a concept and that it was much too early in the process to have a
stormwater plan. Trish also recognized the underground utilities and said
Jim Kavaledge is trying to design around that. There was discussion about
the Sprung option and she encouraged the group to analyze the numbers a
bit more. There was also some discussion about the maintenance of a
Sprung vs. Traditional building. Someone asked about the Shore Pool and
she stated that she would gather her original estimate and the final cost for
the group.
4. Discussion and potential action re: making recommendations
• Commissioner Brotherton discussed filling out the matrix and how to make
recommendations.
• One member stated the final report should include “findings and
recommendations.”
• Commissioner Brotherton said the final recommendations should be formed
on the original six questions from the Commission.
5. Discussion and field trip review:
• How was the field trip to Sequim and Port Angeles?
• The trip was very informative and helpful.
6. Discussion and Matrix review:
• Commissioner Brotherton encouraged people to complete the matrix.
7. Discussion of Potential Action re: Calendar and Agendas
• The Field trip to Boise will likely be an overnight. The County will pay
upfront and JAC will possibly make a donation to the County. The JAC
really hopes to support this trip.
• Wendy will send out the results of the Doodle Poll.
• Commissioner Brotherton discussed inviting someone from Whidbey Island
and the Bond Council.
• A discussion with the County Grants staff could be a possibility for
obtaining a grant.
• Additional Comments and Concerns
8. Action Items and Closing Remarks: The recording for this meeting was not started at the
beginning of the meeting, thus the entirety of topics discussed was not recorded.
9. Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.