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Home My WebLink About030325M (c,,s4...r.,,...„ .,., ,....„, MINUTES Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — March 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Courthouse—Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA (Hybrid) CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette participated in the meeting. As Chair Heidi Eisenhour was in Washington D.C. representing Jefferson County, Commissioner Brotherton stated that he will be Acting Chair, and that Commissioner Eisenhour will be attending the BOCC meeting when her schedule allows. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Acting Chair Brotherton called for public comments, and 11 comments were received. The Commissioners addressed the comments. WORKSHOP re: Amendments to Jefferson County Code regarding Short-Term Rentals (STRs); and Approval for Public Hearing on March 17, 2025: DCD Director Josh Peters was present to request that the Commissioners consider holding a public hearing on March 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. regarding STRs. After discussion, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the Hearing Notice. Acting Chair Brotherton seconded the motion. The motion carried. PUBLIC HEALTH and EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE: Public Health Officer Dr. Allison Berry provided information regarding public health in Jefferson County and the nation. She provided updates on influenza, COVID-19, RSV, measles, norovirus, and avian flu. Emergency Management Director Willie Bence provided information on a recent 4.5 earthquake on Orcas Island, and reviewed tsunami and earthquake awareness. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Acting Chair Brotherton seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1. AGREEMENT re: Public Health leadership team professional development classes; In the amount of$49,520, and not to exceed $50,000; Public Health; Ally Strategy Consulting 2. AGREEMENT,Amendment No. 1 re: Gardiner Community Center; no cost change; County Administrator; Gardiner Community Center 3. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS (2)re: Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) 1 Disability Board: 1)Justin Fletcher, Fire fighter representative; and 2) Gary Mikelson, Law enforcement representative 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 10, 18, and 24, 2025, and Special Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025 (Planning Commission),and February 6,2025 (PRAB) 5. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT COURT JURY FEES: February 3-28, 2025 and totaling $944.40 6. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS: Dated February 24, 2025 and totaling $1,317,830.74 and Dated February 26, 2025 and totaling $1,104.33 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter of Support re: Jefferson Healthcare Federal Funding Request: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette shared her screen to review a draft letter that has been requested by Jefferson Healthcare. They are requesting a$2.65 million federal grant for a patient imaging project in Port Ludlow. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette stated that she checked with the County's lobbyist, who noted there are no conflicts. After review, Acting Chair Brotherton moved to approve the letter as presented. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion. Acting Chair Brotherton called for public comments on the motion, and no comments were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried. BID OPENING re: Publication of County Legal Notices: Clerk of the Board Carolyn Gallaway stated that every year the Commissioners must designate an Official County Newspaper by their first Regular Meeting in April. She noted that a Call for Bids was published on January 6, 2025, and two bids were received. She opened and read the bids aloud: BIDDER BID AMOUNT The Leader Font Size 8.5, Total print circulation: 6,599, electronic subscriptions 411 Peninsula Daily News Font Size 7.2, Total print circulation: 1,167, electronic subscriptions 3,411 Clerk Gallaway noted that there are other various components included in the bids, and she will prepare a comparison analysis for review at a later date. CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL INVENTORY OF THE CAPITALIZED ASSETS AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024: The Board of County Commissioners certify the inventory of capitalized assets on an annual basis. Clerk of the Board Carolyn Gallaway administered the Verification on Oath for Acting Chair Brotherton and Commissioner Dudley-Nollette. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent meetings they attended, and miscellaneous topics. WORKSHOP re: 2025 Public Health Workplan update: Public Health Director Apple Martine was present to give a presentation on the 2025 Public Health workplan. Public Health goals for 2025 include embracing growth and innovations, along with strengthening the governmental Public Health network. Goals for 2026 include dialing in efficiencies with less, while remaining available and accessible for the communities served through public health services. She also reviewed future goals for administration, Human Services, Community Health, Environmental Health, and answered questions posed by the Board. 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025 The meeting was recessed at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all three Commissioners present. Acting Chair Brotherton retained chairing duties. WORKSHOP re: 2025 WSU Extension Workplan: Washington State University (WSU) Extension Director Amit Sharma provided a presentation on WSU's 2025 workplan. He reviewed his organizational model which focuses on foundational stability, shared values and cultures, trust, leadership, resources and resilience. He shared how Microsoft Teams works, and noted that the County will be moving to this platform. He answered questions posed by the Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Acting Chair Brotherton announced that the Executive Session will be held from 2:01 p.m. to 2:31 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, Public Works Director, Assistant Public Works Director, and Department of Community Development Director. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 3:01 p.m. and took the following action: Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to authorize Chair Eisenhour to negotiate the license for log storage on County-owned property for the purposes of a bridge project [Big Quilcene River Bridge]. Acting Chair Brotherton seconded the motion and called for public comments, and no comments were received. He called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming the month of March 2025 as American Red Cross Month: After the Commissioners read aloud the proclamation, Commissioner Dudley-Nollette moved to approve the proclamation for American Red Cross Month. Commissioner Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. American Red Cross Community Volunteer Leader Heather Cheeks was present and thanked the Commissioners for approving the proclamation. PROCLAMATION re: Declaring Saturday, March 8,2025 as Women's Day: The Commissioners discussed the proclamation and read it aloud. Commissioner Eisenhour moved to approve March 8, 2025 as Women's Day, and approve the proclamation. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. UPDATE re: Jefferson Aquatic Coalition (JAC)survey: Acting Chair Brotherton, Jefferson Aquatic Coalition President Diane McDade, and GIS Kevin Hitchcock were present to provide an update on the Aquatic Center Survey that was sent out to Jefferson County residents. They discussed the geographical data received and answered questions posed by the Board. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator reviewed the following: • Legislative update—The Commissioners reviewed legislative items and upcoming workshops. Commissioner Eisenhour excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at 3:31 p.m. • Commissioners' Briefing Session—Continued • Calendar Coordination 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Acting Chair Brotherton adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. 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