HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT Minutes 060925 Commissioners Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025
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COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners discussed recent
meetings they attended, miscellaneous topics, and reviewed their meeting schedules. Commissioner
Dudley-Nollette requested that the County's climate action goals be redistributed to departments to
check on their progress
HEARING re: Budget Appropriation 2025-02; Various County Departments:
County Administrator Mark McCauley and Finance Manager Judy Shepherd were present for the
hearing. Director Shepherd explained that there were plans to only have three budget appropriations in
2025, but next year,they will be going back to four. She reviewed the appropriation requests provided in
the packet. After discussion, Chair Eisenhour opened the floor to allow for public testimony. Hearing no
testimony, she closed the public hearing. After a brief deliberation, Commissioner Brotherton moved to
approve RESOLUTION NO.33-0609-25R re: Approving the 2025-02 Budget Appropriations for
various County departments, as presented today. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION-Continued: The Commissioners and
County Administrator continued discussing recent meetings they attended.
The meeting was recessed at 11:38 a.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 1:30 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, and Department of Community Development
Director. The Board concluded the Executive Session and resumed the regular meeting at 2:00 p.m.
There was no proposed action, and therefore no public comment taken on this topic.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Letter re: Support of National Parks and Public Lands:
Commissioner Dudley-Nollette shared her screen and read aloud a proposed digital letter titled: Locally
elected officials, Chambers of Commerce, businesses and gateway community leaders urge protection of
national parks and other public lands. If approved, the letter would be sent to Secretary Burgum, and
copied to Governor Bob Ferguson.
Chair Eisenhour passed Chairing duties to Commissioner Brotherton while she addressed technical
issues. After the letter was reviewed, Commissioner Eisenhour moved to sign onto the letter, as
described, in support of our national parks and public lands. Commissioner Dudley-Nollette seconded
the motion. Chair Eisenhour resumed Chairing duties and opened the floor to allow for public
comments, and one comment was received. After a brief discussion, Chair Eisenhour called for a vote
on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: The Commissioners and County Administrator
reviewed the following:
• Jamestown S'Klallam tribe; Point Whitney boat launch
• Lodging tax committees; miscellaneous
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Board and Committee Update: Commissioner
Brotherton moved to appoint Commissioner Dudley-Nollette to be the Commissioner serving on
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) for Jefferson County. Chair Eisenhour seconded the motion.
She called for public comments, and one comment was received. Chair Eisenhour called for a vote on
the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 2:41 p.m. and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
BRIEFING re: Legislative update: Strategies 360 Lobbyist Stephanie Wright was
present to review the legislative update. She noted that the 2024 legislative session was marked by
unusual dynamics, including a historic number of new lawmakers, a challenging budget shortfall, and
the transition to a new governor who was hesitant to support new revenue, which ultimately resulted in
limited fiscal gains and missed opportunities for capital and transportation projects. Despite budgetary
constraints, several key policies advanced, such as rent control, the striking workers bill, and extended
producer responsibility for recycling, while hoped-for measures like the 3%property tax cap lift and
major transportation investments failed to pass. It was noted that there is a need for bipartisan
collaboration moving forward, particularly on land-use and housing flexibility for rural counties, and
they discussed strategic legislative planning for the upcoming year.
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LTAC)APPOINTMENTS: The
Commissioners interviewed the following LTAC applicants: Diane Smeland, Amy Neil, Kevin Wooley,
and Dan Ventura. Applicant Tara McCauley was not present. After deliberations, Commissioner
Brotherton moved to appoint the LTAC slate of members as follows:
Position 2—Collector—2-year term—Amy Neil
Position 3 —Utilizer—2-year term—Kevin Wooley
Position 4—Collector—3-year term—Dan Ventura
Position 5 —Utilizer—3-year term—Tara McCauley
Chair Eisenhour seconded the motion. Clerk Gallaway noted that Position 1 is for a Commissioner.
Chair Eisenhour called for public comments on the motion, and two comments were received. After
further discussion, Chair Eisenhour called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
Clerk of the Board
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