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Home My WebLink About022425M „sc.. co 5 { �9SHf NG�G� MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — February 24, 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 19 comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. WORKSHOP re: Grant application and matching contribution to the Flood Control Assistance Account(FCAA) Program for the Lower Dosewallips River: Natural Resources Program Coordinator Tami Pokorny provided a presentation regarding the FCAA program and funding request to the Board. She requested two funding scenarios: 1) To address Brinnon flood hazards only • Total project cost $312,500 • $250,000 from Department of Ecology • Required $62,500 matching contribution(25%) 2) To address Brinnon flood and Lazy C needs • Total project cost$625,000 • $500,000 from Department of Ecology • Required$125,000 matching contribution(25%) Coordinator Pokorny and County Administrator Mark McCauley answered questions posed by the Board. The County Administrator proposed that the Commissioners approve up to $125,000 from the General Fund. After discussion Commissioner Brotherton moved to approve the grant application request and earmark a matching contribution of up to $125,000, if necessary. Commissioner Dudley- Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP re: 2025 Public Works Workplan: Public Works Director Monte Reinders and Assistant Public Works Director Eric Kuzma were present for discussion. Director Reinders provided a presentation on the Solid Waste Program, Port Hadlock Sewer Project, Parks and Recreation, volunteers, County roads, Fleet division, and financial division. He answered questions posed by the Board. 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2025 WORKSHOP re: Noxious Weeds Report 2024-2025: Due to time constraints, this item was moved to a future agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.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, Public Works Director and Assistant Public Works Director. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 11:40 a.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Brotherton noted earlier in the meeting, that he would like the Hearing Notice regarding the Public Facilities District(Consent Agenda Item No. 1), be postponed until the results of the Jefferson Aquatic Coalition's survey has been completed. Commissioner Brotherton moved to pull Consent Agenda Item No. 1 and approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda, as presented. Commissioner Dudley- Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. HEARING NOTICE re: Creation of a Public Facilities District(PFD), Hearing to be held on March 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers (HYBRID) (NOT APPROVED) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 14-0224-25R re: Creating a County project designated as 18021420 (S. Discovery Road and S. Jacob Miller Road intersection) 3. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 4 re: Olympic Discovery Trail—Anderson Lake Connection Project; Increase in architect and engineer fees; Public Works; Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) 4. LETTER OF SUPPORT re: Bayside Housing and Services Supportive Services for Veteran Families(SSVF) Grant Application 5. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENT re: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee (CFCOC); Ron Rempel 6. ADVISORY BOARD REAPPOINTMENT re: Peninsula Housing Authority; Pat Teal 7. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS (2)re: Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC); 1) Andy Pernsteiner; and 2) Chris Caprio 8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS: Dated February 20, 2025 and totaling $97,995.82 9. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated February 10, 2025 and totaling $1,690,398.89, and Dated February 18, 2025 and totaling $908,054.49 COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners and County Administrator discussed recent meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics, and reviewed their meeting schedules. The meeting was recessed at 12:05 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2025 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 2:02 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, and Department of Community Development Director. The Board resumed the regular meeting at 2:03 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Board will be extending the Executive Session from 2:04 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:11 p.m. There was no proposed action on this topic at this time, and therefore no public comment. The Commissioners decided to take-action later in the meeting. The meeting was recessed at 2:12 p.m. and reconvened at 3:18 p.m.to allow time for the Commissioners to individually interview the Sheriff candidates. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chair Eisenhour announced that the Executive Session will be held from 3:19 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. with the County Administrator and Human Resources Director, to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment.No discussion of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the county; and, no final action on the hiring, setting the salary of an individual employee or class of employees, or discharging or disciplining an employee; Exemption as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 3:50 p.m. There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic. DELIBERATIONS re: Appointment of Sheriff: Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and 22 individuals provided comments. The Commissioners deliberated on their decision of appointing Undersheriff Andy Pernsteiner or Sheriff Deputy Art Frank as the Sheriff until the next election cycle. After deliberations, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to appoint Andy Pernsteiner as the Sheriff for the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office until the vote in November. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Auditor Brenda Huntingford was present in the audience and provided the Oath of Office to Sheriff Pernsteiner. EXECUTIVE SESSION-Continued discussion: The Commissioners held an Executive Session from 1:33 p.m. to 2:11 p.m. regarding potential litigation. As a result of that Executive Session, the Commissioners decided to take-action. Commissioner Brotherton shared his screen to review a draft email that will be sent to Garth Mann of the Statesmen Group, if the Board concurs. After review, Chair Eisenhour authorized Commissioner Brotherton to send email to the Statesman Group, regarding the next steps in the path forward. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public comments, and no comments were received. She called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2025 DELIBERATIONS re: Appointment of Sheriff- Continued: County Administrator Mark McCauley shared his screen to review the draft resolution regarding appointment of Sheriff. After review, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 14-0224-25R re: In the matter of appointment of Andrew William Pernsteiner as Sheriff for Jefferson County to fill the vacancy. Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. Chair Eisenhour called for public comments on the motion, and no comments were received. She called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. """"~tt"~'b• JEFFERSON COUNTY a°••t0ERS0N r.• �4"iAmidi*-•c, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL: ' o o °y.G Excused Absence _�►: - : Heidi Eise Lour, Chair ASHIN 'A FI EST- ",..•....,.,....... % _P,ro erton, Member 2 Carol Gallaway, CMC ø4 %?dley-' 'lle, Member Clerk the Board 4