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Home My WebLink About062424M \l~u\ 1( 1. � J MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — June 24, 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. Commissioner Eisenhour stated that she will be adding a letter of support later in the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Dean called for public comments,and four comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Eiscnhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 34-0624-24R re: Temporary Closure of West Valley Road at M.P. 2.6; County Road No. 514109 2. RESOLUTION NO. 35-0624-24R re: Applying for Fish Barrier Removal Board(FBRB) Grant Funding for the Center Road MP 3.23 Fish Barrier Removal RCO Project #23-1792 3. CERTIFICATION re: Certifications and Agreements for Signature by BOCC, Requirement of the Congressionally Directed Spending(CDS) for the Early Learning and Family Support Center 4. AGREEMENT re: Jefferson County Fairground Operations, In the Amount of$100,000; County Administrator, Jefferson County Fair Association 5. AGREEMENT re: Animal Shelter Improvements; In the Amount of$40,665.60; Central Services; West Sound Company General Contractors 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2024 7. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated June 5, 2024 totaling $171,482.07 and Dated June 20, 2024 and Totaling$104,675.58 8. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated June 24, 2024 and Totaling $821,684.49 DISCUSSION re: Bayside Housing and Services Budget Proposal for Operating the Shelter at the American Legion: Commissioner Brotherton provided an update on the Emergency Shelter. The American Legion approved MOU and lease, and he will pick up signed copies tomorrow. Wednesday he will attend a Customer Assistance Meeting(CAM) with the City of Port Townsend. He also reviewed the current Bayside Housing and Services proposed Shelter budget. Also present was Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) Philip Hunsucker and Finance Manager Judy Shepherd, who participated in discussion. Commissioner Brotherton noted that he will bring back the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) after 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2024 the lunch recess for approval. Chief DPA I Iunsucker reviewed the legal issues they have worked through as they are moving forward with this process. HEARING re: Applications for Conservation Futures Funding in 2024: Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny introduced County and representatives of local agencies who were present for the hearing. She briefly reviewed the proposed projects, and noted that although all projects arc worthy, the Deerfoot Forest project did not score well overall and the Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee(CFCOC) recommended not funding that project at this time. Chair Dean opened the public hearing. The following individuals provided testimony: Sarah Spaeth— Port Townsend, and Peter Bahls— Port Townsend. Hearing no further testimony, Chair Dean closed the hearing. Deliberations ensued. After deliberations, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.36-0624-24R re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Tarboo Wildlife Preserve—West Slope Forest Addition Project,as Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a System of Open Spaces. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 37-0624-24R re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Humbleberry Farm Project as Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a System of Open Spaces. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Dabob Bay Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Natural Area Expansion Hearing and Letter of Support: Commissioner Eisenhour stated that she recently attended a meeting at the Coyle Community Center. which was well attended with around 50 individuals in support of the Dabob Bay Natural Area Expansion, with only a few individuals voicing concerns. She explained the process leading up to the proposed letter of support. Chair Dean opened the floor to allow for public comment, and two comments were received. Executive Director of the Northwest Watershed Institute Peter Bahls shared maps of the proposed expansion area and explained various points of interest during his public comment. After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve signing the letter to DNR, as presented. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Peninsula Trails Coalition—Hall Baetz Viewpoint: Commissioner Eisenhour shared her screen to view a proposed letter of support to he sent to T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program Review Committee regarding support for the Hall Bartz Viewpoint(I IBV) completion at the head of Discovery Bay in Jefferson County. Chair Dean opened the floor to allow for public comments, and no comments were received. Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve signing the letter of support for the HBV. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:19 a.m. and reconvened at 10:31 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2024 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. UPDATE re: Sewer Utility Code for the Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) Chapters 13.01 through 13.09 of the Jefferson County Code (JCC): Public Works Director Monte Reinders, Wastewater Project Manager Samantha Harper. Public Works Sewer "Renaissance Man" Bob Wheeler, and Chief Civil UPA Philip Hunsucker were present and participated in discussion. Manager I Iarper explained the implementation of the sewer thus far,and noted that the next step is an update to the JCC regarding the Sewer Utility Code and Port Iladlock UGA. She provided a broad overview of the draft sewer utility code as well as the path to its ultimate adoption. Staff provided comments and answered questions posed by the Board. Workshops or special meetings will be scheduled in the near future on this topic. The next discussion regarding connections and fees will be held on July 15, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., during the afternoon session of the Board of County Commissioners' meeting. Manager Harper shared a section of sewer pipe to show how the pipes are connected. She explained how the low-pressure sewer system will work, and answered questions posed by the Board. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION - Continued: The Commissioners reviewed the KPTZ County Connections schedule. County Administrator Mark McCauley discussed recent meetings he attended and miscellaneous topics. The meeting was recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. UPDATE re: State and Federal Legislative Priorities: Strategies 360, Inc (S360) staff introduced themselves and their roles: Stephanie Wright is now our Washington D.C. lobbyist, and is in Washington State part-time, Kelsey Hulse is the Vice President of Government relations, but will be leaving the company at the end of the week, and Paul Berendt is a previously retired Executive Vice President, but was brought out of retirement. Mr. Berendt will be working with Jefferson County and reviewed his past history working for the County, which spanned over 13 years. Chair Dean noted that she has gotten to know lobbyists at S360 really well over the years, and is glad her fellow Commissioners are able to get to know them better, as she will be leaving soon. The Commissioners addressed legislative items they are interested in,and relayed that to S360 staff. CLOSED SESSION: A Closed Session was scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chair Dean announced that the Closed Session will be held from 2:05 p.m. to 2:30 p.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 2:30 p.m. 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2024 CONTINUED DISCUSSION re: Bayside Housing Contract: Chief Civil DPA Iunsucker was present and shared the latest draft of the Operating Agreement with the Commissioners, and the Board made further edits. After discussion, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to authorize Commissioner Brotherton to finalize and sign a PSA with Bayside Housing for management of the Shelter at the American Legion. Chair Dean seconded the motion and opened the floor to allow for public comments. The Commissioners responded to one comment received. Chair Dean called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION re: Settlement of the Counties Litigation against Department of Social Health Services (DSHS): Chief Civil DPA Philip Hunsucker was present for discussion and explained that most Washington counties and the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) sued DSHS for not following the law regarding statutory duties related to persons evaluated for mental competency in criminal cases. WSAC and the counties achieved their litigation objection, but also lace a small risk of reversal on appeal. Lawyers have agreed on an MOU that memorializes practical agreements between DSHS about working together in a way that benefits all sides. After discussion,Commissioner Brotherton moved to authorize County Administrator Mark McCauley to sign the MOU on behalf of the County. Commissioner Eiscnhour seconded the motion. Chair Dean opened the floor to allow for public comments, and one comment was received. She called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: 'Me Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Board and Committee Vacancies • Calendar Coordination and miscellaneous topics • Washington State Association of Counties(Vv'SAC); voting • County Coordination, moving to July 22, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.; part of discussion will be regarding Legislative Priorities NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dean adjourned the meeting at 3:55 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. ,\,t ,, ,/ ..... ERsoti c., , JEFFERSON COUNTY ,o �S 8'e.c)(A. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: _ S Excused Absence 41�� - Kat an, Chair ,0,< wAsH NGc 1 ATTEST: �''',,t,ttttttt,,,,, g Brut ton, Member XVI 6.--;tga 7 arolyn Callaway, CMC ) Heidi Eiscnhour, Member Clerk of the Board 4