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Home My WebLink AboutAdvisory Board Appointment CFCOC LK °SON MM)Sso2 Board of County Commissioners ci N c ��w 1820 Jefferson Street ti PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Kate Dean,District 1 Heidi Eisenhour,District 2 GregBrotherton,District 3 ItI NG A October 14, 2024 Laurie de Koch 7360 Center Road Quilcene, WA 98376 Dear Laurie, On October 14, 2024 the Board of County Commissioners were pleased to appoint you to the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee. You will be serving an unexpired term that will expire on March 29, 2025. Tami Pokorny is your Jefferson County Contact for the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee regarding meeting dates and times. If you have any questions,please contact her at (360)379-4498 or email at tpokornyaco.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 I . . ." 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 appointment 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. Phone(360) 385-9100 Fax(360) 385-9382 jeftbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us We feel certain you will continue to make a worthwhile contribution in this service to the community and we appreciate your willingness to devote time to this Board. Sincerely, Kate 1111, Chair Cc: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee Jefferson County Water Quality Division Conservation Futures Program 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360)385-9444 Fax(360)385-4487 tpokorny@co.jefferson.wa.us DECLARATION OF INTEREST I wish to be of service to our community and request your consideration for appointment to the Conservation Futures Citizen Advisory Committee. I understand that the committee meets approximately six times per year and that there are two mandatory meetings each spring. Name: Laurie de Koch Address: 7360 Center Road,Quilcene,WA 98376 lauriedekoch@gmall.com Email Address: Phone: 2os-719-372s (home) (work) Business Owner,Quilcene Lantern;Former non profit executive Employer/Occupation: Are you a resident of Jefferson County? Yes If so, in which commissioner's district do you reside? Greg Brotherton Length of residence in Jefferson County: 8 Months Do you represent an organization or"interest"? No What community activities have you participated in during the past five years? (Use extra pages if necessary) I am new to Jefferson County but i have a long history in nonprofit management and community activism,as well as board service. Are you serving, or have you served, on any citizen advisory boards,commissions, committees, task forces? (If yes, list the organizations and dates of service. Use extra pages if necessary.) g The Westerlies(a non profit music organization) Date(s) 2014 to 2024 Organization: of service: Organization:The Sound of the Northwest(a non profit music organization) Date(s)of service)2020 to 2023 Please provide a brief background sketch including job experience, education, skills, hobbies, and special areas of interest: I am a long-time nonprofit executive,just transitioning out of my role as founder and executive director of a music education non profit in Seattle called Seattle JazzED. My family lust purchased the former Concerts in the Barn lodge. I was really inspired by the land easement that Jefferson Land Trust has on the property and am interested in learning more about land conservation.I enjoy outdoor activites like hiking,camping,and gardening. I'm an avid reader and nruslt,ilstebner. What problems, issues or concerns do you see facing open space protection in the county, and how would you propose they be addressed: (Use extra pages if necessary.) development and affordable housing and food justice,and I am interested in how all of these things intersect in this area. I am eager to connect more deeply in the community and to learn from my fellow committee members about this important work. What special skills,knowledge, or experience do you have to contribute and what do you expect to gain from your participation? (Use extra pages if necessary.) I believe that my extensive non profit management experience,as well as my years of board service could be a useful contribution to this effort. Please list three residents of Jefferson County you wish to use as personal references that can provide us with information pertinent to your application: Erik Kingfisher ekingfisher@saveland.org Name Address Telephone Tami Pokorny TPokorny@co.jefferson.wa.us Name Address Telephone Scott Freeman sfreeman991@gmail.com Name Address Telephone To assist us with our communication and marketing efforts,please indicate how you learned of this vacancy. ❑ Newspaper, please specify: ❑ County Commissioner ❑ Utility bill insert ❑ County Staff Member ❑ Other,please specify: ❑ County Web Site Signature: Date: August 31,2024 Please return to Water Quality Division, 615 Sheridan Street,Port Townsend, WA 98368 Thank you for your interest in service to our community. Note: Upon submission, all information on this form becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding the boards or commissions,please call Water Quality Division (360) 385-9444 or County Administration at(360) 385-9100. V _ 615 Sheridan Street ( Uson Port Townsend, WA 98368 U` www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org Public Health JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST TO: Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Mark McCauley, County Administrator FROM: Michael Dawson,Water Quality Manager Tami Pokorny, Natural Resources Program Coordinator DATE: OCTOBER 14, 2024 SUBJECT: ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT(2) re: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee: District#3—Laurie de Koch; Open Interest—Clint Cole STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Public Health requests that County Commissioners appoint two new members to the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee (CFCOC). Clint Cole is recommended to an initial 4-year term to represent Open Interest--Anadromous Fish, and Laurie de Koch is recommended to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2025 and represent District#3. ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S: We advertised three vacancies for the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee (CFCOC) from August 14th to September 6th; one vacancy to represent District 3 and two vacancies to represent Open Interests. Mr. Cole and Ms. de Koch both responded to the ad prior the September 6', 2024 deadline. On September 20th and October 2nd, the program coordinator,clerk, and two committee members interviewed Ms. de Koch and Mr. Cole in person for this volunteer position. Mr. Cole is a resident of District#3 living in Quilcene. He holds a bachelor's degree in Fisheries Sciences from the University of Alaska SE. He currently works in aquaculture for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In his free time, he enjoys all things outdoors including fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, boating, and gathering. Ms. de Koch is a local business owner and resident of District#3 living in Quilcene. She has an extensive background in non-profit management, formerly serving as founder and Executive Director of a Seattle- based music education program. In her free-time she enjoys hiking, camping, and gardening, and she is an avid reader and music listener. The interview committee highly recommends Mr. Cole and Ms. de Koch to serve on the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the county's General Fund for appointing Mr. Cole and Ms. de Koch to the CFFCOC. Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487 RECOMMENDATION: Public Health requests that the County Commissioners appoint Clint Cole to an initial 4-year term which will expire on October 14, 2028 to represent Open Interest — Anadromous Fish, and Laurie de Koch to the unexpired position ending March 29, 2025 to represent District#3. REVIEWED BY: /% >,1. Mark McCaule ounty Administrator Date Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487