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06/06/22 08 AM: County Board OKs Proclamations, Grants; Workshops on Safety, Burns

County Board OKs Proclamations, Grants; Workshops on Safety, Burns

Jefferson County Commissioners addressed public comments, approved consents and proclamations (Pride Month, Race Amity), supported grants (Hoquiam River, invasives), updates on emergency/COVID/911, workshops on burn bans, courthouse security, and recruitment.

Public Comments

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  • Time Range: 00:01:23.614–00:30:32.976 (PART 1)
  • Categories: other

Summary

Public comments addressed Race Amity Day promotion, gratitude for forest management decisions, concerns over lack of public input in workshops, and requests for extreme weather shelters. Board members responded positively to Race Amity Day, supporting a potential proclamation; acknowledged forest impacts and public input needs, committing to add public comment periods to afternoon workshops; and noted ongoing severe weather shelter planning.

Key Discussion Points

  • Joyce Francis (Friends of Race Amity): Promoted Race Amity Day on June 12, shared history of racial collaboration, requested future proclamation.
  • Patricia Jones: Expressed hope in county's forest management balancing ecology and economy.
  • Tom Tears: Urged public comment inclusion in workshops for better decision-making.
  • Julia Cochrane: Supported Pride Proclamation, requested extreme weather shelters in north county.
  • Board responses: Supported Race Amity integration into Juneteenth proclamation; committed to public comments in workshops (burn bans, Jeff Com); noted severe weather shelter plan in progress.

Public Comments

  • Joyce Francis/Friends of Race Amity: Promoted Race Amity Day events and history.
  • Patricia Jones: Gratitude for forest decisions enabling balanced future.
  • Tom Tears: Workshops lack public input despite public stake.
  • Julia Cochrane/GLBTQ publisher: Pride support, extreme weather shelter needs.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Board supported Race Amity proclamation consideration; added public comments to workshops; noted shelter planning.
  • No Vote: Informational responses.
  • Next Steps: Race Amity into Juneteenth proclamation (June 13); public comments in afternoon workshops; Board of Natural Resources response (June 7).

Consent Agenda

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  • Time Range: 00:22:57.582–00:36:19.872 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, personnel, contracts, other

Summary

Consent agenda approved minus item 6 (septic loan reconveyance, pulled for clarification and later approved separately). Items included survey monuments policy, vaccine confidence project, developmental disabilities board reappointment, no-shooting zone hearing notice, election tabulator surplus, and others. Discussion highlighted survey monument importance, vaccine rights, consent items linkage, and no-shooting petitions.

Key Discussion Points

  • Items reviewed: Survey monuments (CA-3), vaccine project, Jeff Com agreement, developmental disabilities reappointment (Kim Rafferi), no-shooting hearing (June 21), election tabulator surplus.
  • Pulled item 6: Septic loan reconveyance/substitution of trustee clarified as full payoff ($15,034 from original ~$6,000 loan).
  • Noted: Consent link error fixed; Joey Way no-shooting petition possible for June 21 hearing.
  • Limited discussion on most; supporting materials informed survey monuments, vaccine project.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Supporting materials informed consent items (e.g., survey monuments policy, vaccine project details, no-shooting hearing notice). Item 6 clarified via staff (full loan payoff, trustee substitution due to Pioneer Title closure).

Financials

  • Septic loan payoff: $15,034 (original ~$6,000 + interest).
  • Other items: Vaccine project, Jeff Com subcontract (~$10,000 from $15,000).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved minus item 6; item 6 later approved post-clarification ("full reconveyance and substitution of trustee for parcel 702-25401-2").
  • Vote: Unanimous (minus item 6 initially).
  • Next Steps: No-shooting hearing (June 21); election tabulator disposition.

Board and Committee Vacancies

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  • Time Range: 00:36:19.872–00:42:57.264 (PART 1)
  • Categories: personnel

Summary

Discussion on vacancies across boards/commissions, emphasizing recruitment. Key vacancies: Board of Equalization (2, appeals expertise needed), Parks & Recreation (Districts 1/3), Public Infrastructure Fund (Districts 2/3), Noxious Weed Board coordinator, others (Climate Action, Developmental Disabilities, Housing Authority). Strategies: Website listings, social media, targeted outreach; Board of Health reorganization adds positions (consumer, stakeholder).

Key Discussion Points

  • Board of Equalization: Hear property tax appeals; needs building/appraisal expertise.
  • Recruitment: Proactive outreach preferred over passive listings; volunteer positions impactful.
  • Board of Health: Press release for new positions; website vacancies updated.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Encourage applications via website (jeffersoncountywa.gov/boards-commissions-vacancies); direct inquiries to 360-385-9100.
  • No Vote.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Emergency Management Update

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  • Time Range: 00:43:29.331–00:51:30.068 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, operations

Summary

Willie Bent reported on recent heavy rain causing Water Street landslide/closure and store flooding; reminded of flood dangers, Nixle alerts. No FEMA individual assistance pursued. Severe weather shelter plan progressing (meeting later month); All-County Picnic (August, modified in-person). Chamber Cafe talk (June 17) on preparedness.

Key Discussion Points

  • Water Street incident: Overwhelmed stormwater; PT resolved quickly.
  • Alerts: Text "JeffCoDem" to 888-777.
  • Shelters: Warming/cooling/clean air centers planned.
  • Picnic: Resilience event, 10th anniversary.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • No action taken: Informational.
  • Next Steps: Severe weather plan meeting (late June); Chamber Cafe (June 17); All-County Picnic (August).

COVID-19 Update

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  • Time Range: 00:51:30.068–01:30:27.440 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, personnel

Summary

Dr. Candace Barry reported national/state plateauing cases, Jefferson (4,211 cases, 18% positivity, no hospitalizations), Clallam decreasing (12,843 cases). High vaccination/Paxlovid credited for no hospitalization surge. Transition to endemic; masking personal choice (KF94/N95 indoors); testing dynamics changed for vaccinated. Audience Q&A on vaccines, monkeypox, variants, treatments.

Key Discussion Points

  • Jefferson: 4,211 cases, 131 hospitalizations, 29 deaths.
  • Protection: Vaccines/boosters prevent severe disease; Paxlovid 89% effective.
  • Testing: Vaccinated symptoms precede positive tests; isolate 10 days.
  • Monkeypox: Smallpox vaccine ~85% effective pre-1971; 1 WA case controlled.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • No action taken: Informational.
  • Next Steps: Board of Health reorganization applications (deadline June 24).

Pride Month Proclamation

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  • Time Range: 01:30:40.571–01:38:39.819 (PART 1)
  • Categories: other

Summary

Proclamation declared June 2022 Pride Month, recognizing LGBTQ+ contributions and rights. Ellen Calwell (Olympic Pride) thanked board, noted anti-trans attacks nationally, invited to Sound of Pride (June 25). Board expressed support for community exploration/safety.

Key Discussion Points

  • Proclamation: Fluid identity, anti-violence, inclusive policy, 2017 Human Rights Proclamation reference.
  • Ellen Calwell: Local leadership inspiration; recognized Amelia de la Rosa; event June 25.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Jefferson County Board of Commissioners proclaims June 2022 Pride Month."
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Representative at June 25 event.

Hoquiam River Resilience Linear Complex Reach Project

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  • Time Range: 01:39:36.941–02:25:32.061 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, infrastructure, land use, budgeting

Summary

Tammy Peloni presented design-phase grant application ($1.3M RCO) for salmon habitat/resiliency in Lender area using engineered log jams to protect side channels buffering developments (Peak 6, Harding Cafe, PW shop). 80% landowner support; aligns with Middle Hoquiam Resiliency Plan. Board approved authorizing resolution and support letter.

Key Discussion Points

  • Goals: Enhance side channels, emulate big wood cycle, address climate/glacial impacts, prevent armoring.
  • Vulnerabilities: River migration accelerated (20-30 vs. 100 years); PW shop relocation feasibility explored.
  • Support: Tribe, PW; non-unanimous landowners workable per consultants.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Draft resiliency plan; application #22-1371; landowner acknowledgments (80% acreage).

Financials

  • Grant request: $1.3M design (12 FTEs year 1, 20-30 construction).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Authorizing Jefferson County Board of Commissioners to apply for RCO grant."
  • Vote: Unanimous on resolution/letter.
  • Next Steps: Application due June 9; design with landowners/PW.

Burn Bans and Restrictions Workshop

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  • Time Range: 03:06:25.787–04:21:55.402 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, ordinances

Summary

Staff (Brent, Emily, Philip) presented history (Res. 42-05, WAC 173-425), other jurisdictions (DNR IFPLs, State Parks levels), matrix (color-coded risk 0-5). Substantive issues: nomenclature, 1-year delay inapplicable, district variability, enforcement. Recommended 2022 resolution, future ordinance.

Key Discussion Points

  • Matrix: Levels/restrictions (e.g., Level 5: all fires closed); ties to DNR/NFDRS.
  • Enforcement: Code/criminal/nuisance; fireworks ordinance model.
  • Variability: Microclimates (e.g., Quilcene drier).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Proceed with 2022 resolution (similar to prior), develop ordinance (target March 2023).
  • No Vote: Guidance to proceed.
  • Next Steps: Refine resolution; ordinance development with districts/sheriff/prosecutor; public info campaign.

Jeff Com 911 Update

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  • Time Range: 04:21:55.402–05:10:54.172 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, budgeting, infrastructure

Summary

Stacy (Director since 2021) updated on staffing shortages (down 4 dispatchers/1 supervisor post-June 12), CAD upgrade (interoperable with PenCom), capital needs (Zetron radio ~$?, full radio/Viper upgrades $1M+). Surplus ($335K) from efficiencies; 0.2% sales tax increase eyed. Recruitment: High school outreach.

Key Discussion Points

  • Staffing: 12-hr shifts; overtime strains; hiring bonus/contract talks.
  • CAD: $ (70/30 PenCom split); redundancy.
  • Capital: Consoles ($), carpet/paint, UPS, stencil recorder ($21K), remote monitoring ($40K est.).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Org chart; 2022 budget/capital list.

Financials

  • Revenue: Sales tax (~$690K), state grant, user fees (~$564K dispatch).
  • Wages: $712K communications officers.
  • Capital: CAD portion paid; radio/Viper $1M+ potential.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • No action taken: Informational.
  • Next Steps: Union contract negotiations; high school recruitment; 0.2% sales tax proposal.

Courthouse Security Workshop

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  • Time Range: 05:11:00.921–05:47:05.147 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, operations, infrastructure

Summary

Workshop on renewing security RFP amid GR 36/courts rule, election security law. Consensus: Single basement entry with screening protects all; front doors impractical. Audit 2017 options (fencing/vestibule costly); ALICE training proposed. Security effective but evaluate staffing/exceptions.

Key Discussion Points

  • Current: Basement screening complies; exceptions (employees/lawyers/delivery) noted.
  • Concerns: Active shooter prep, employee screening, front doors access vs. security.
  • 2017 audit: Fencing/vestibule expensive; 2nd-floor prior non-compliant.

Public Comments

  • Jean Ball (Quilcene): Single entry, screen employees; bulletproof 1st-floor windows.
  • Anonymous: Security > convenience; supports basement screening.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Single entry annex at basement; full building vs. courts-only (adopted full).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • No action taken: Renew RFP as-is; audit security/staffing.
  • Next Steps: RFP renewal; ALICE training (July); revisit 2017 audit.

10,000 Years Institute Grant Support

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  • Time Range: 05:47:19.950–05:57:02.093 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, contracts, planning

Summary

Joell Silver requested support for $1.4M RCO/WKCC grant (5th biennium) for invasive species control (Scotch broom, reed canary grass) on 225+ acres, supporting roads/rivers/forests. Covers Jefferson County sites (Hoquiam, Quilcene corridors). Board approved letter.

Key Discussion Points

  • Sites: Hoquiam (Lender/Fletcher), Quilcene, highways.
  • Complements: Hoquiam resiliency, county roads.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Grant app.; project maps/images.

Financials

  • Grant: $1.4M (biennial).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved support letter (minor edits).
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Application due June 9.

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