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07/11/22 08 AM: Jefferson Co. Board Tackles Forestry, Housing, COVID Updates

Jefferson Co. Board Tackles Forestry, Housing, COVID Updates

Meeting covered public comments on forestry/OPMA/bylaws, consent agenda approval (bylaws fix), declining COVID cases, DNR forest revenues, DCD housing/permitting prioritization, no lots moratorium extension, new Intergov permit system, commissioner updates.

Public Comments and Board Responses

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  • Time Range: 00:01:08.991–00:21:25.120 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, other

Summary

Public comment period opened with speakers addressing forestry issues, Humane Society introduction, parks bylaws typo, OPMA compliance for committees, state parks military training ruling, and Zoom attendee visibility. Board responded acknowledging letters on forestry, committing to meet stakeholders, agreeing to review OPMA email requirements and workshops, noting positive military training ruling, and addressing bylaws typo for correction.

Key Discussion Points

  • Patricia (unnamed affiliation): Requested meeting to discuss lengthy letter on forestry issues submitted a week prior.
  • Andy (President, Humane Society of Jefferson County): Introduced himself amid audio issues; expressed interest in ongoing relationship (transcript unclear on some details due to connection problems).
  • Tom Tiers: Noted typo in parks bylaws (page 8: "The chair shall place to the item on an upcoming agenda"); urged OPMA compliance including group emails for committees and public comment periods.
  • Larry (unnamed affiliation): Updated on court ruling against military training in state parks; appeal expired, ruling final.
  • George Yant: Asked about Zoom attendee count visibility.
  • Commissioner Brotherton: Responded on bylaws typo, suggested staff review; noted OPMA workshop scheduled.
  • Commissioner Eisenhower: Committed to forestry meeting; praised Humane Society services.
  • Commissioner Dean: Supported OPMA improvements; noted planning commission email forwarding.

Public Comments

  • Patricia: Forestry letter discussion.
  • Andy (Humane Society): Introduction and collaboration interest.
  • Tom Tiers: Bylaws typo; OPMA compliance.
  • Larry: State parks ruling.
  • George Yant: Zoom functionality.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Public comments closed; board responses noted.
  • Next Steps:
  • Schedule forestry stakeholder meetings (Commissioners).
  • Review bylaws typo with staff (Tyler/Matt).
  • OPMA workshop next week; follow up on committee emails.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:23:34.692–00:25:24.962 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, planning

Summary

Consent agenda approved unanimously with exception for parks bylaws typo review. Agenda included parks/rec advisory board bylaws update; hearings announced for Greater Quilcene No Shooting Area (July 25), Conservation Futures (Aug 1), and amendments (Aug 1).

Key Discussion Points

  • Commissioner Brotherton: Suggested parks bylaws typo review by Tyler; no urgency.
  • Public commenter (Tom Tiers) noted typo earlier.
  • Staff confirmed approval subject to correction.

Public Comments

Limited discussion; item addressed primarily through supporting materials.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Parks/rec bylaws/handbook referenced; typo on page 8 (or page 6 bylaws). Hearings noted from agenda.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Bylaws correction proposed; staff to clarify.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Move to approve and adopt the consent agenda with the scriptures as discussed." Seconded.
  • Vote: Unanimous (all in favor).
  • Next Steps: Staff (Tyler) to review/fix bylaws typo; hearings July 25/Aug 1.

COVID-19 Update

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  • Time Range: 00:43:44.429–01:16:06.214 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, services

Summary

Dr. Barry reported stable national/WA case rates but rising hospitalizations; Jefferson County cases declining (4,897 total, 562/100k rate, 16% positivity, 1 hospitalized). BA.5 dominant (40% isolates); more transmissible but not more severe. Emphasized vaccination/boosters, masking; adjusted guidance for workforce (post-day 5 return with mask if needed). Addressed KPTZ questions on testing, vaccines, masks, variants.

Key Discussion Points

  • Dr. Barry: Case/hospital data; BA.4/5 details; workforce adjustments (no quarantine if vax/boosted; mask after exposure/positive); mask studies cited; Novavax option; no local surge.
  • Commissioners noted service impacts (transfer station, transit); discussed in-person meetings (masks/ventilation suggested).

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: Informational update.
  • Next Steps: Blood drives (Port Townsend); KPTZ questions to [email protected]; EOC after-action workshop next week (Willie).

DNR State Forest Transfer Trust Lands Update

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  • Time Range: 01:20:13.983–01:50:53.530 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, land use, planning

Summary

DNR (Drew/Mona) provided Q1 financials: $306k revenue (Penny/Alderwood/Skitter closed); active sales (Mt. Jupiter, Center 21, Taylor, Bolton). Projections: $306k CY22, $5M under contract for 2023. Staffing challenges noted but improving. Board queried Penny Wise Unit 7 (meets policy; old growth patch retained); discussed sustainable revenue, conservation.

Key Discussion Points

  • Drew (DNR): Revenue details; sales status/projections; staffing (full heavy equip/silviculture/engineering; sales vacancies); market softening.
  • Mona (DNR): Acknowledged Eisenhower letter supporting Beaver Valley/Penny Wise (Unit 1 removed).
  • Commissioner Eisenhower: Sustainable revenue; DNR engagement on transfers/conservation.
  • Board noted older forests (blackout map process).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Q1 income report referenced (revenue distributed vs. accrued; projections).

Financials

  • Q1 revenue: $306,008 (final payments Penny/Alderwood/Skitter).
  • Active: Mt. Jupiter ($1.5k payment); Center 21 (steady $20-30k/mo); Taylor ($2M); Bolton (100% county).
  • CY22 proj: $306k; 2023: $5M under contract (Beaver/Penny Wise).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational quarterly update.
  • Next Steps: Q2 update; board/DNR meetings on management/plans (silviculture); stakeholder engagement.

DCD Long-Range Planning and Housing Work Plan Prioritization

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  • Time Range: 02:06:50.481–04:13:49.478 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, land use, permits, housing/services

Summary

DCD (Brent/Josh) presented permit trends (record pace), housing programs/plans (Port Hadlock UGA overlay/subarea, incentives, stock plans, transient rentals, temp/permanent housing). Prioritized: 1) current planning (8-10 wk waits); 2) lot of record; 3) affordable housing study/transient rentals/Port Hadlock. Consultants suggested for capacity. Board directed focus on housing priorities; RFP consultants.

Key Discussion Points

  • Brent Freston (DCD): Permit data (annualized records); housing matrix (studies/incentives/zoning).
  • Josh Peters (DCD): UGA overlay vs. subarea; stock plans (Clallam/Seattle/HSN); transient (Granicus tiered).
  • Board: Prioritize housing (affordable study, short-term rentals, Port Hadlock); consultants; CAMs free effective.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

May 2021 work plan; attachment matrix (housing/fiscal/intergov/infra/other).

Financials

No specific figures; fee ordinance update noted for cost recovery.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Port Hadlock: Overlay (light) vs. subarea plan.
  • Stock plans: Clallam/basic, Seattle ADU, HSN/local architects.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Current planning #1; lot of record #2; affordable study/short-term rentals/Port Hadlock #3; pursue consultants.
  • Next Steps: RFP consultants (prioritize housing); fall work plan retreat; report back.

Legal Lots of Record / Subdivision Moratorium Extension

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  • Time Range: 03:38:44.392–04:13:49.478 (PART 1)
  • Categories: land use, permits, planning

Summary

DCD (Brian/Josh) presented outreach plan (13 actions/July); PC recommended extension for summer/complexity. Board opted against extension; proceed July schedule, prioritize key actions (e.g., mailer). Public urged grandfather pre-Dec 2021 lots.

Key Discussion Points

  • Brian Benjamin (DCD): 18 advisory meetings; comms plan; PC rec: targeted outreach/notice/PC facilitation/extension.
  • Josh Peters: Summer/low turnout; repeat fall cycle.
  • John Litke: Purchased post-Dec 2021 lot; due diligence done; seeks extension/relief.

Public Comments

  • John Litke (Lot 38 Tala Shores): Moratorium hardship (cancer diagnosis, relocation); requests grandfather or extension.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Comms plan; ArcGIS StoryMap.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Option 1: No extension (Oct deadline).
  • Option 2: Extend (repeat July outreach fall).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No extension; proceed July outreach (prioritize mailer/targeted).
  • Vote: Unanimous board direction.
  • Next Steps: PC update; ordinance by Oct 12; mailer postcard to pre-1971 owners.

Intergov Permit System Implementation

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  • Time Range: 04:33:46.277–05:26:14.470 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, infrastructure, permits

Summary

Linda Atkins detailed Intergov rollout (replacing 30yr TypeMark): hub/dashboard, GIS integration, mobile inspect/enforce, citizen portal. Training Aug 18/25; go-live Aug. Team thanked (Tom Schindler, Dave Olson, etc.); data specialist requested. Public: ensure archival records/public access.

Key Discussion Points

  • Linda Atkins: Features (tasks/notifications, mobile apps, config); challenges (data clean); training (super users/end users).
  • Board: Data specialist for maintenance/integration.

Public Comments

  • Tom Tiers: Ensure archival records not lost; public data if disclosable via PRA (no homegrown privacy).

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

Data specialist position proposed (budget TBD).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational; support data specialist.
  • Next Steps: End-user training (Aug 18/25); go-live Aug; GIS script (Tom Schindler).

Commissioner Weekly Updates and Calendaring

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  • Time Range: 00:25:32.411–00:43:44.429; 01:50:58.659–02:06:42.172 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations

Summary

Commissioners shared updates: ribbon cuttings, legislative steering, transit/EDC/BOH, housing surveys, forest tours, etc. Calendared meetings (tourism, BOH interviews, etc.); blood drive PSA.

Key Discussion Points

  • Routine reports; no decisions.

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: Informational.
  • No next steps specified.

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