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Home My WebLink AboutAdvisory Board Appointment CFCOC CC mIs Fo M , s/0 Board of County Commissioners 0 4w < <- 1820 Jefferson Street PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 <<_ ,s, �`� Kate Dean,District 1 Heidi Eisenhour,District 2 Greg Brotherton,District 3 October 14, 2024 Clint Cole 420 Fish Hatchery Road Quilcene, WA 98376 Dear Clint, 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 a(4) Year-Term that will expire on October 14, 2028. 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 tpokomy@cojefferson.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@co.jefferson.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 jeffboce@cojefterson.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, Ka Dir Cc: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee Wendy Housekeeper From: Cole, Clint R <clint_cole@fws.gov> Sent: Monday,August 26, 2024 7:03 AM To: Tressa Linguist;Tami Pokorny Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Conservation Futures Fund Citizen Oversight Committee interest declaration Attachments: Declaration of Interest in Committee Membership- Clint Cole.pdf ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Good Morning, I am interested in serving on the CFFCO committee and have include the declaration page with my information. Clint Cole Biological Science Technician Quilcene National Fish Hatchery (360) 765-3334 (Office #) (360) 402-6213 (Cell #) From:Tressa Linguist<TLinquist@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2024 3:39 PM To: Cole, Clint R<clint_cole@fws.gov> Cc:Tami Pokorny<TPokorny@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Conservation Futures Fund Citizen Oversight Committee interest declaration This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links,opening attachments, or responding. Hello Clint, My name is Tressa and I work with Tami Pokorny to support the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund Program. We are grateful for your interest in serving on the Conservation Futures Fund Citizen Oversight Committee (CFFCOC). To begin the process, please respond to this email by August 3151 with a statement of your interest in serving on the CFFCOC. I have attached a Declaration of Interest form for you to fill out and return to me as well. We are hoping to hold interviews the week of September 9-13. Please let me know if you have any questions about the Program or the appointment process. Conservation Futures Fund Program I Jefferson County, WA Warm regards, Tressa Tressa Linguist 1 Clerk, Environmental Public Health Jefferson County Public Health 2 Jefferson County Water Quality Division Conservation Futures Program 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360)385-9444 Fax(360)385-4487 tpokornv(&,,co jeflerson.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: Clint Cole Address: 420 Fish Hatchery RD Email Address: clint_cole@fws.gov Phone: 3604026213 (home) (work) Employer/Occupation: US Fish and Wildlife Service Are you a resident of Jefferson County? yes If so, in which commissioner's district do you reside? 3 Length of residence in Jefferson County: 2 years Do you represent an organization or"interest"? No What community activities have you participated in during the past five years? (Use extra pares if necessary) None 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.) Organization: Date(s)of service: Organization: Date(s)of service) Please provide a brief background sketch including job experience, education, skills, hobbies, and special areas of interest: I'm a Fish Culturist by trade having spent the last 12 years in aquaculture with my degree in Fisheries. In my free time I enjoy all things outd000rs(fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, boating,gathering,etc.)My area of interest is certainly based around protection of critical and enviromentally important habitats for all flora and fauna in this beautiful place we get to call home! 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.) Problems I see are invasive species mainly ivy and black berry, I'd prefer to see removed with manual labor. 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 carry the knowledge of 12 years experience in aquaculture both freshwater and saltwater rearing.Also the exposure to fisheries management and ecology gained while attaining my degree at the University of Alaska SE. I hope to gain a more in depth knowledge of local efforts made towards protection of important areas to preserve and protect for the future, Please list three residents of Jefferson County you wish to use as personal references that can provide us with information pertinent to your application: Brady Foreman 281 Fish Hatchery RD Quilcene,WA 98376 360-765-3334 Name Address Telephone Fred Cole 32 Welsch lane Brinnon,WA 360-239-3036 Name Address Telephone Lawrence Cole 36 Welsch lane Brinnon,WA 360-292-3050 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 X County Staff Member ❑ Other, please specify: ❑ County Web Site� Signature: �� - ,e Cam& Date: 8-26-2024 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. 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 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,WaterQuality 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 14`hto 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 6th, 2024 deadline. On September 20th and October 2"', 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 (I) 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: 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