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Home My WebLink About011325M 0.50N co G 4 ti 4-1811INCV- MINUTE S Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — January 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. Chair Eisenhour called the meeting to order at the appointed time. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Chair Eisenhour called for public comments, and 15 comments were received. The Commissioners addressed a variety of comments, many which were in favor of Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP)remaining the lead Coordinated Housing Grant(CHG) entity. DISCUSSION re: Upper Hoh Road: National Park Service (NPS) staff requested to meet with the Commissioners. The following individuals were present for discussion: Public Works Director Monte Reinders, Assistant Public Works Director Eric Kuzma,National Park Deputy Superintendent Kevin Killian, Chief of NP Facilities Management Jeff Dorland and City of Forks Attorney and Planner Rod Fleck. Staff from NPS and the County provided comments on the Upper Hoh Road closure, and answered questions posed by the Board. Mr. Fleck noted that the road is a huge draw for tourism in that area. Funding options were discussed. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the week of January 20-26,2025 as Community Risk Reduction Week: East Jefferson Fire& Rescue(EJFR) Community Risk Manager Robert Wittenberg was present to explain community risk reduction in Jefferson County, and noted that they are working on enhancing wildfire preparedness, car seat installations, and other programs. After the three Commissioners read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve a proclamation proclaiming the week of January 20-26, 2025 as Community Risk Reduction Week. Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION re: Transportation Benefit District—Assumption and Hearing Notice: Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) Ariel Speser and County Administrator Mark McCauley were present to explain what the Commissioner's options are in moving forward with a potential assumption of the Transportation Benefit District(TBD), and answer questions posed by the Board. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.07-0113- 25R re: Jefferson County Board of Commissioners stating its intent to assume the Jefferson County Transportation Benefit District's rights,powers, functions, and obligations, and setting a public hearing, 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025 as presented today. Chair Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Chair Eisenhour moved to approve a HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Jefferson County assumption of the Transportation Benefit District, Hearing to be held January 27,2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers (HYBRID). Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed at 10:25 a.m. and reconvened at 10:32 a.m. with all three Commissioners present. WORKSHOP re: Homeless Response System in Jefferson County and Consolidated Homeless Grant Lead Grantee for Jefferson County: Finance Manager Judy Shepherd and Grants Manager Amanda Christofferson were present to discus the lead designation of the Consolidated Homeless Grantee. The Commissioners have the option of making Jefferson County the lead grantee, versus OlyCAP, who has historically served as the lead grantee. Also present was Public Health Director Apple Martine. The Commissioners discussed their options at length. Commissioner Brotherton noted that if they were to choose OlyCAP as the lead grantee now, they will require more detailed data, with the intention that next time it becomes available, that Jefferson County will be prepared take on the role of lead grantee. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette stated that she would like to see which funding would be removed from which non-CHG OlyCAP programs. After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton move to,this time, defer the opportunity to act as the CHG lead for Jefferson County. Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION re: Jefferson Aquatic Coalition (JAC) survey insert costs: Commissioner Brotherton invited JAC President Diane McDade to participate in discussion. He provided a brief explanation regarding a request to distribute a survey to Jefferson County residents regarding their use of a potential new aquatic facility in the County. President McDade reviewed the draft survey that they will be advertising far and wide in an attempt to reach all County residents, and visitors to Jefferson County. She shared the online survey questions with the Board. JAC is looking for responses to the survey by January 24, 2025. Commissioner Brotherton explained next steps in getting a Public Facilities District(PFD)on an upcoming ballot, and how JAC is working to raise funds regarding staff capacity. JAC is requesting funding to be able to send out a print version of the survey with Jefferson County PUD No. 1 billing inserts. Commissioner Brotherton moved that the County approve the use of the $1,500 of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)award to pay for this survey in collaboration with the Jefferson Aquatic Coalition. Chair Eisenhour seconded the motion. She opened the floor to allow for public comments on the motion, and four individuals provided comments. After further discussion, Chair Eisenhour called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: The Commissioners reviewed the Consent Agenda items. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette noted a correction to the Honeywell contract(Consent Agenda Item No. 6). Where it reads"one half," it should read"one third." Chair Eisenhour noted additional changes will need to be made to the Legislative Priorities(Consent Agenda Item No. 12) and that she would like it pulled from approval, along with Item No. 4. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour moved to approve the Consent Agenda, minus items No. 4 and 12, and with a change to item No. 6. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-0113-25R re: In the matter of adopting a Jefferson County Flag Policy 2. AGREEMENT re: Substance Use Disorder(SUD) evaluation services for incarcerated individuals; $30,198.28 in 2025 and in $33,454.55 2026; Public Health; Gateway to Freedom 3. AGREEMENT re: Mobile Clinic—SUD Services for South Jefferson County; $36,728.82 in 2025 and $40,689.26 in 2026; Public Health; Gateway to Freedom 4. AGREEMENT re: Fire Community Assistance, Referral, and Education Services (CARES); $42,244.22 in 2025 and $46,799.39 in 2026; Public Health; East Jefferson Fire Rescue; Gateway to Freedom(REMOVED) 5. AGREEMENT re: Entry and Later Deputy and Corrections eligibility testing; In the Amount of $1,828 with a 4%annual increase; Human Resources; Public Safety Testing 6. AGREEMENT re: Joint lobbying services;Not to exceed$13,687; County Administrator; Clallam Economic Development Council; Honeywell Government Relations (AMENDED) 7. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 3 re: Group employment services; Additional $31,516.80 in funding, for a total of$154,539.24; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 8. AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 4 re: Individual supported employment services; A decrease of$31,516.80 for a total of$769,872.20; Public Health; Cascade Community Connections 9. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Washington State Department of Natural Resources FY 2025 NOAA Marine Debris Removal application 10. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS (2) re: North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Committee: 1) JC Scientific Community Citizen Representative; Wendy Feltham; and 2)JC Economic Groups Citizen Representative; Eileen Cooney 11. ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT re: Ferry Advisory Committee; Representing the frequent ferry user—Diana Grunow 12. APPROVAL OF MOTION re: Finalizing Jefferson County's 2025 Legislative Agenda (REMOVED) 13. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated January 3, 2025 and totaling $2,548,452.42, and Dated January 3, 2025 and totaling $183,738.97 (Sound Health) The meeting was recessed at 12:35 p.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. with Chair Eisenhour and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette present. Commissioner Brotherton joined the meeting at 1:34 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 1:33 p.m. to 2:03 p.m. regarding Attorney-Client Privilege,Potential Litigation under exemption RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. Staff present: County Administrator, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney,and Department of Community Development Director. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:30 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025 the Executive Session from 2:10 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:33 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 2:33 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. .„.mma, fi FERSON COUNTY B U ARD OF/ COMMISSIONERS SEAL: =� ..0oµMiss�• 0Oss ,V` F. )$: omi z = Hei•i is: our, Chair ssz� ° �`• 1� ATTEST 5 ��'�"4.,,,Nw N��a�'`� Gre r$ In, Member ?Care Gallaway, CMC ea udley-Nollette, Member Cle s f the Board 4