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Home My WebLink AboutAdvisory Board Appointment MRC AB of coM,N o Board of County Commissioners � s� w o . s �Al~ C°0 "4. <,� , 1820 Jefferson Street PO Box 1220 • Port Townsend, WA 98368 t. 96fIINO Kate Dean,District 1 Heidi Eisenhour, District 2 Greg Brotherton, District 3 August 12,2024 Akeyla Behrenfeld 529 57th Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dear Akeyla Behrenfeld, On August 12,2024 the Board of County Commissioners were pleased to appoint you to the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee. Your term will expire on August 12,2028. Katie Kowal is your contact for the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee regarding meeting dates and times. If you have any questions,please contact her at(360)379-5610 ext.230 or email at kkowal@co.jefferson.wa.us. Washington State has mandated Open Public Meetings Act and Open Public Records Act training for government staff and officials. Newly elected or reappointed members of Jefferson County Advisory Boards and Commissions are also required to take this training.Please use this link to access the MANDATORY training: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/289/Open-Government-Training(press the control button+left click on the mouse). (Username and Password is:public)Alternatively,you can go to the County's website homepage at www.co.jefferson.wa.us click on"How Do 1 . . ."and click on"Open Government Training"under the 'Find' section. Note that there are also Records Management and Retention trainings that we ask that you also take. Once you have completed each training,please print and sign a certificate.The County will need a copy of your certificate to show that you have completed each course. Please mail or email to the following address: Jefferson County Commissioner's Office Attention: Wendy Housekeeper P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 whousekeeper@cojefferson.wa.us You have 90 days from your reappointment date to complete this training.You must complete the training every 4 years. If you serve on more than one advisory board you only need to complete the training once and provide one copy of your signed certificate. We feel certain you will make a worthwhile contribution in this service to the community and we appreciate your willingness to devote time to this Board.Sincerely,P t(/ e-� � ' i(JtM�5 co 14'/�04 " /�,� \ (-) ,M t-C \ hot'AK to Dea ys1n,Chair \ \\ -OM? 0 / 40 Cc: Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee +N.)., u� f vii,1v0.101A' 4,✓S\L C tt Phone(360) 385-9100 Fax (360) 385-9382 jeffhocc@co.jefferson.wa.us • Hello, my name is Akeyla Behrenfeld. I am interested in the senior student position on the Jefferson County Marine Resource Committee. I have lived in Port Townsend my entire life and have spent most of that time either on or in the water. Some of my first memories include spending entire days fishing on my family's fishing boat and tide-pooling at our local beaches. These early memories ignited my interest in marine biology and a desire to protect and conserve the extremely diverse and crucial ecosystem that surrounds Port Townsend and our planet. My interests in our marine ecosystem prompted me to explore SCUBA diving in Malaysia at the age of 10 then obtaining my open water SCUBA certification following that experience. I am currently working towards my Dive Master certification and through this have had opportunities to volunteer for the Washington State Scuba Alliance; moving marine life from the old Point Hudson break water to the new reef, as well as volunteering for REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation); participating in their fish count at the new reef. While I have become more involved in local marine restoration programs. I have found myself increasingly interested in other ways in which I can be more directly active in putting my passion for conservation to use. Throughout my high school career, I have been a member of the high school's Students For Sustainability club which focuses on land based conservation. While participating in this club I have been able to increase my knowledge of the legislation side of passing environmental bills. For me, the MRC would be an extraordinary way to both actively participate in helping our marine environment, but also a way by which to broaden my understanding of how environmental decisions and policies are made at a higher level. In the past months, I have been able to attend an MRC meeting, and found it very interesting. Every member was very knowledgeable and engaged. During this meeting, was able to watch a presentation on the use of GIS in underwater surveying which found to be extremely inspiring and informational. Next year I will enter my senior year at Port Townsend High School. Becoming a student representative on the MRC would not only allow me to learn about marine conservation and policy making, but would also allow me to get involved with local decisions that directly impacts the Salish Sea. Akeyla Behrenfeld 529 57th Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 531-2455 akevlabehr*gmail.com Education Port Townsend High School Student, September 2021 to present WorkNolunteer Experience Key/Interact Club member 2021 to present Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue volunteer 2018 and 2021-2022 Forcel0 Sailmakers volunteer 2019 -2023 Washington State SCUBA Alliance volunteer 2023 to present PTHS Superintendent's Student Voice team member 2022 to present REEF(Reef Environmental Education Foundation) 2024 Awards/Achievements Sports Letter for swimming every year of high school Completed 9th grade honors science Completed the Northwest Maritime Centers Seventy 48 2019 and 2021 Completed 10th grade AP Biology 4.0 GPA to present PTHS Varsity swimming sports letter 2021 to present PTHS 1st team all league swimming 2021 to present PTHS swimming scholar award 2021. 2022 and 2023 Awarded a superior rating in Solo and Ensemble every year of high school as a member of the chamber ensemble AAUW STEM scholarship recipient for math 2024 Earned the State Seal of Biliteracy for spanish 2024 Extracurricular activities PTHS swim team member 2021 to present PTHS orchestra and chamber ensemble member 2021 to present PTHS Students for Sustainability member 2021 to present PTHS Knowledge Bowl team member 2021 to present PTHS Key/Interact club 2021 to present PTHS Sailing Team member 2018 to present Making tall ship sails with Force 10 Sailmaking and Rigging 2019 to 2023 Community Boat Project Puget Sound Voyaging Class 2021 and 2022 Hobbies SCUBA diving, making and working on boat sails, traveling with my family. playing music with the high school orchestra as well as with my family, Rowing in the rowboat that I built, sailing with teams and family, biking and hiking with family, painting and drawing Certifications Washington State Boaters Certification Card Certified open water SCUBA diver References Marilyn Lewis Brandi Hageman Port Townsend Port Townsend (360) 379-8484 (360)680-5606 marilyn.c.lewis@gmail.com bhageman@ptschools.org Tanya Rubalitus Port Townsend (360) 301-0736 rubyt21@hotmail.com Consent Agenda Commissioners Office JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Wendy Housekeeper, Executive Assistant DATE: August 12, 2024 SUBJECT: ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP re: Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee; (1) Appointment for Local Youth; Akeyla Behrenfeld; (1) Reappointment for District 2 -Chair; Dr. Brenda Johnson; (1) Resignation for District 3; Joanie Hendricks STATEMENT OF ISSUE: In July, 2024, an application was received for the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) in response to advertising efforts. Akeyla Behrenfeld applied for the four(4) year term Local Youth position. On July 23, 2024, a letter was sent to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners regarding Dr. Brenda II Johnson's desire to be reappointed for another four(4)year term in the District 2 position. On July 29, 2024, a letter was sent to Katie Kowal, Lead Coordinator for MRC, regarding the resignation of Joanie Hendricks as a District 3 representative,effective September 8, 2024. ANALYSIS: It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioner's approve the following membership changes: 1. Akeyla Behrenfeld -Appointment for Local Youth position beginning on August 12, 2024. Serving a four(4) year term to expire on August 12, 2028 2. Dr. Brenda Johnson - Reappointment for District 2 Chair position beginning on August 12, 2024. Serving a four(4)year term to expire on August 12, 2028 3. Joanie Hendricks Resignation from District 3 position effective September 8, 2024 RECOMMENDATION Approve the letters for the membership of the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee: 1. Akeyla Behrenfeld-Appointment for Local Youth 2. Dr. Brenda Johnson- Reappointment for District 2 Chair 3. Joanie I Iendricks-Resignation from District 3 REVIEWED BY: Mark McCaul , County Administrator Dat