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Home My WebLink About021825M 4,s°N. coG 2 ySHING�� MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — February 18, 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 seven comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13-0218-25R re: In the matter of implementing the Material Change Policy previously adopted by the Jefferson County Transportation Benefit District(JCTBD) 2. BY-LAWS UPDATE re: Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) 3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated February 5, 2025 and totaling $184,526.43 PROCLAMATION re: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Volunteers: All three Commissioners read aloud the proclamation. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the Proclamation. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP re: 2025 Emergency Management Workplan: Emergency Management Director Willie Bence shared a presentation with the Board. He reviewed a flowchart of the Incident Command System, Department of Emergency Management organizational chart, FEMA evaluation categories: planning, organization, equipment,training, exercise, and reviewed 2024 accomplishments. Director Bence reviewed 2025 goals which include: training and credentialing plan,NPREP, GREEN team, volunteer outreach, Great Shakeout, DART drill, Comprehensive Evacuation Plan, emergency support functions, Business Continuity Plan,NIXLE alerts, EOC activation, and having a Duty Officer available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. He answered questions posed by the Board. WORKSHOP re: 2025 Department of Community Development(DCD) Workplan: DCD Director Josh Peters, Administrative Services Manager Chelsea Pronovost, and Development Code Administrator Greg Ballard were present for the workshop. Director Peters shared a presentation 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025 that covered: DCD organizational chart, 2024 accomplishments and 2025 goals for the following: Permit Center and Administration, Building Team and Office of the Fire Marshall, Planning—Development Review and Code Compliance, Planning—Long Range Planning and Policy, and DCD Director. Director Peters answered questions posed by the Board. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended. As there were consistent audio complaints,the Commissioners paused the briefing session to allow time to address the technical issues. The meeting was recessed at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened at 12:00 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. Members in online attendance indicated that the audio issues were resolved. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION- Continued: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics, and reviewed upcoming meetings. The meeting was recessed at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. 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 1:31 p.m. to 2:00 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 (DPA), Civil DPA,Assistant Public Works Director,Natural Program Services Manager, and Department of Community Development Director. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:02 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. WORKSHOP re: Public Facilities District (PFD): Commissioner Greg Brotherton explained that next step is to focus on setting a hearing to potentially establish a PFD as a structured way to bring public and private sectors together for fundraising and project leadership. He emphasized the methodical approach taken so far,the importance of maintaining momentum, and the need for public input before moving forward. County Administrator Mark McCauley provided a presentation that reviewed what a PFD is, what the benefits are, recommended timeline, and next steps. There will be a hearing notice to set a hearing regarding the PFD on the February 24, 2025 BOCC Agenda. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and eight comments were received. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: Not discussed. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 2:57 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. `,,,,p111w,4h4N •`',,:*FERSQ4,"... JEFFERSON COUNTY ;GOMMiss�o co BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS y.. 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