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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 060324 � G2. SSE DRAFT !IA V MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — June 3, 2024, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kate Dean, Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour participated in the meeting. Chair Dean called the meeting to order at the appointed time. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Dean called for public comments, and two comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. The Commissioners noted that they will reach out to Public Works Director Monte Reinders regarding a request to reduce speeds and installation of a crosswalk in Brinnon. Commissioner Eisenhour excused herself from the in-person meeting at 9:18 a.m. and noted she will join on-line if and when she is able to. She rejoined the meeting at 10:16 a.m. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, with a scrivener error regarding Consent Agenda Item No. 7 ["03A" should read"03A Council"] Chair Dean seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: New Burn Regulation Ordinance Adopting a Fire Danger Risk and Restriction Model and Amending Chapter 8.75 JCC (Fireworks and Sky Lanterns); Hearing to be held June 17, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers and Zoom 2. RESOLUTION NO.30-0603-24 re: Updated Climate Emissions Goals and New Sequestration Goals 3. CALL FOR BIDS re: Phase 4— Stage 1 On-Site Grinder Pump Installation for the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area 4. AGREEMENT re: Forestry Related Services—Forest thinning; Cost anticipated to be budget neutral or modestly profitable; County Administrator; Chickadee Forestry 5. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION re: Housing Fund Board Recommendation to Allocate $100,000 in the 2025 Budget to the Emergency Shelter at the American Legion 6. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION re: Ferry Advisory Committee; William Mann 7. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT re: Olympic Area Agency on Aging(03A); Term to expire June 3, 2027; Robert"Steve" Browning 8. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Unexpired term to expire on June 3, 2026; Karin Nyrop 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2024 (County Coordination)and May 23, 2024 (BOCC/ICG), and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024 10. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated May 28, 2024 Totaling $790,911.59 and Dated May 30, 2024 (Jury Fees) Totaling $1,229.43 UPDATE re: Jefferson County's Assumption of Management at the Emergency Shelter at the American Legion: Commissioner Brotherton provided an update regarding operations and management of the Emergency Shelter located at the American Legion. County Administrator Mark McCauley explained that there is a draft 3-Way Memorandum of Understanding between Jefferson County, the American Legion and Bayside Housing. The County has plans to negotiate a rental contract with the American Legion. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: Commissioner Brotherton discussed recent meetings he attended, and miscellaneous topics. PROCLAMATION re: Recognizing and Honoring Bigfoot: Commissioner Brotherton introduced the Proclamation regarding Bigfoot. Ms. Becka Jones' 5t' Grade Class in Hoquiam, Washington requested the proclamation, and attended the meeting via Zoom. After the Proclamation was read aloud, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Proclamation Recognizing and Honoring Bigfoot. Chair Dean seconded the motion. The motion carried. Teacher Jones and some of her students provided comments. When polled by Commissioner Brotherton, the Commissioners learned that a majority of the students believed in Bigfoot. Staff will send the proclamation to the class. BRIEFING re: Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee(CFCOC) Funding Recommendations for 2024: Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny invited CFCOC Chair Joanne Pontello to speak. Chair Pontello explained that they received three amazing projects, two from Jefferson Land Trust, and one from the Northwest Watershed Institute. All projects were found worthy of funding, and upheld the values for Conservation Futures. She noted that unfortunately there was not enough money to fund all projects in full, so their recommendation is to fully fund the Tarboo Wildlife Preserve - West Slope Forest Addition, and the remainder of funds to the Humbleberry Farm project. She added that they were unable to fund the Deerfoot Forest project at this time. Jefferson Land Trust Executive Director Sarah Spaeth was present and provided comments. There will be a hearing for the proposed Conservation Futures projects on June 24, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator Mark McCauley continued discussing miscellaneous topics, and recent meetings they attended. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024 D R ® r.- r- ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Discussion regarding Brinnon crosswalk/lower speed request: Since Public Works Director Monte Reinders was present, Chair Dean requested input from him regarding the request by Brinnon residents for lowering of the speed, and installation of a crosswalk in downtown Brinnon. She noted that even though this is a State highway, she would like input from him prior to Jefferson County providing a letter of support. Commissioner Brotherton added that WSDOT has stated they would not put a crosswalk in Brinnon, unless the speed was reduced. Director Reinders noted that if the speed was reduced by 5 miles an hour so that they could install a crosswalk, that would be appropriate, but he added that it would have to be done correctly and with high visibility. Director Reinders also provided an update on the Olympic Discovery Trail project at Four Corners Road. The meeting was recessed at 10:11 a.m. and reconvened at 10:16 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: Closure of Sandy Shore Lake Road at Milepost 1.48 County Road #428509: Public Works Director Monte Reinders stated that the County received a letter from Rayonier requesting closure of a portion of Sandy Shore Lake Road. Rayonier representatives were present: Forester Shawn Greif and Public Relations Director Holly Johnson. After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.31-0603-24 re: Closure of Sandy Shore Lake Road, Milepost 1.48, County Road No. 428509. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion. Chair Dean called for public comments on the motion, and one comment was received. In response to the comment received, Director Reinders suggested that the Commissioners could modify their motion to include a date to revisit the issue, after summer or in the fall. He added that there are no bathroom facilities on Sandy Shore Lake. The Commissioners did not modify their motion, but indicated they would like to revisit the issue in the future. Chair Dean called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: Commissioner Eisenhour discussed recent meetings she attended. The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed upcoming meetings and miscellaneous topics. DISCUSSION re: Organizational Climate Goals: The Commissioners discussed organizational climate goals, with a focus on electric vehicles. The meeting was recessed at 11:18 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. 3 D { r. Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024 EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 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 Department of Community Development Director. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:01 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • National Association of Counties(NACo); request to appoint a delegate for the NACo conference. Chair Dean will check in with Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) if they would like to be appointed this delegation. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 2:03 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Kate Dean, Chair ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Member Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heidi Eisenhour, Member Clerk of the Board 4