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07/25/22 08 AM: Board Approves Agenda, No-Shoot Zone; Health, Budget Workshops

Board Approves Agenda, No-Shoot Zone; Health, Budget Workshops

Jefferson County Board approved consent agenda (behavioral health contracts, services), no-shooting ordinance (Jolly Way), planning reappointments; public comments; COVID/monkeypox/heat updates; 2023 budget conservatism; emergency management training.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:02:27.677–00:11:30.722 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, personnel, budgeting, services

Summary

The board reviewed and approved the consent agenda, which included multiple behavioral health contract amendments and awards recommended by the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee via public health staff, extensions for services like Cascade Community Connections and mental health navigator, solid waste replacement planning, and ESD school-based mental health professionals. Discussion highlighted excitement over behavioral health funding, solid waste planning scope, continuity for the navigator contract (confirmed with Sheriff Null), and requests for clearer language on recommendation sources and processes. No items were pulled for separate discussion; the agenda passed unanimously.

Key Discussion Points

  • Commissioner Brotherton praised behavioral health awards, questioned original contracts for extensions (e.g., Cascade), sought details on navigator renewal process (Sheriff Null confirmed continuity).
  • Commissioner Eisenhower: Noted long-range capital planning at transfer station, BHAC recommendations via public health staff needed clearer attribution.
  • Commissioner Dean: Excited about solid waste planning, behavioral health work; suggested BHAC annual reports like Conservation Futures.
  • Limited financial details discussed; behavioral funds higher this year, potential supplemental grants.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Consent agenda packet referenced (not provided); included BHAC-recommended amendments (e.g., professional services agreements), extensions without original contracts noted as standard practice. Staff to clarify language (e.g., "BHAC recommends" vs. public health requests) and processes.

Financials

No specific figures discussed beyond unit price extensions and higher behavioral health funds this year (potential supplemental grants). Sales tax-driven funding (LTAC, BHAC) noted.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve and adopt the consent agenda as presented."
  • Vote: Unanimous (all aye).
  • Next Steps: Staff to check navigator RFP process with Sheriff Null (continuity confirmed); improve consent agenda clarity on recommendations/funding; BHAC annual reports suggested.

General Public Comment Period

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  • Time Range: 00:01:20.301–00:27:39.533 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, other

Summary

Initial general public comment period open until 9:30 yielded comments from Steven (Board of Health timing confusion, criticisms of federal health agencies on COVID vaccines/boosters for children) and Patricia Jones (Olympic Forest Collaborative on Penny Wise sale alternatives). Chair clarified Board of Health rescheduling (one-time for interviews), deferred vaccine efficacy query to Dr. Barry. No action taken.

Key Discussion Points

  • Steven: Board of Health at 1:30 PM confused attendees; criticized NIH/FDA/CDC leadership turnover, vaccine approvals for infants/toddlers without data, trials lacking efficacy.
  • Patricia Jones/Olympic Forest Coalition: Email sent on Penny Wise sale alternatives.
  • Chair/Dr. Barry later addressed vaccine claims (no mass resignations, standard pediatric process via immuno-bridging, efficacy against severe disease).

Public Comments

  • Steven: Health agency distrust, vaccine concerns for children.
  • Patricia Jones/Affiliation: Olympic Forest Coalition: Penny Wise sale options.

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; item informational.

Public Health Update

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  • Time Range: 00:43:51.647–01:28:17.190 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, services, personnel

Summary

Dr. Barry provided COVID-19 update (stable cases at 786/100k, 17% positivity, BA.5 dominant; Paxlovid access challenges) and monkeypox primer (83 WA cases, skin contact spread, vaccine available post-exposure). Q&A covered pediatric vaccine efficacy (immunobridging, protects severe disease), travel risks, school planning (endemic phase, masking recommended), Novavax, isolation guidelines. KPTZ questions addressed (return-to-work, breakthroughs). Willie Bens gave heat wave update (80s-90s Tue-Thu, moderate risk, cooling centers listed).

Key Discussion Points

  • Dr. Barry: National hospitalizations/deaths up; local stats, BA.5 contagious but vaccines protect severe disease; monkeypox not airborne, rash symptoms.
  • Commissioners queried pediatric vaccines (no mass resignations, standard process), travel, schools (less tracing, masking key), monkeypox name origin.
  • KPTZ: Return-to-work (mask 10 days post-exposure if up-to-date), Novavax (protein-based, 2-dose), home tests (positives only), breakthroughs (vaccines reduce risk).

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 update. All-County Picnic save-the-date (Aug 20-21).

Proposed No Shooting Area Ordinance (Greater Jolly Way/Silverberry Place)

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  • Time Range: 01:28:26.189–02:00:18.066 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, land use, ordinances

Summary

Public hearing on petition for no-shooting area due to increased gunfire near residences; staff (Phil Hunsucker) presented boundaries, state code requirements (jeopardy to safety/property). Public testified on safety concerns, stray bullets, suggested boundary tweaks (include Hastings Rd parcels for enforceability). Sheriff Null confirmed misdemeanor enforcement (warnings first), signage challenges near range/DNR land. Board approved as presented without expansion.

Key Discussion Points

  • Petition: 550-ft buffers around structures; concerns over larger calibers, proximity.
  • Tom Tears: Favor but expand to 5 Hastings parcels for logical boundaries/enforceability; signage/maintenance questions.
  • Sheriff Null: Warnings typical; signage needed for knowledge; proximity to range/DNR complicates but enforceable; reckless shooting prosecutable anywhere.
  • Board noted tribal outreach (no response), DNR exclusion (hunting allowed).

Public Comments

  • Michael Moore: Increased gunfire danger to life/property.
  • Rosa Gonzalez: Security concerns, frequent shots deter walking.
  • Marianne Logwick: Louder/prolonged gunfire unnerving, no longer walks Jolly Way.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Petition/map (Kevin Hitchcock GIS); JCC 8.50.050 requirements met (notice, tribal participation). Written comments reviewed (supportive).

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

Boundary expansion to Hastings parcels informally discussed/rejected (enforceability, no resident requests from expanded area).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Adopt ordinance establishing Greater Jolly Way/Silverberry No Shooting Area under JCC 8.50 as presented."
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Public Works signage; Sheriff enforcement.

Planning Commission Reappointments

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  • Time Range: 02:01:00.287–02:06:14.516 (PART 1)
  • Categories: personnel, planning

Summary

Reappointment of District 2 rep Lorna Smith and District 3 rep Chris Llewellen to 4-year terms expiring March 17, 2026, following interviews (3 candidates/position). Reiterated after last week's approval lacked public comment per OPMA changes. No public input.

Key Discussion Points

  • Interviews by DCD (Joel Peterson); other applicants contacted for future roles.
  • Commissioner Eisenhower: Attended Dist. 2 interviews.
  • Commissioner Brotherton: Attended Dist. 3; Llewellen excited to continue.

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: "Approve reappointments of Lorna Smith (Dist. 2) and Chris Llewellen (Dist. 3) to 4-year terms."
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

2023 Budget Process Guidance

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  • Time Range: 02:06:14.516–02:53:40.487 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, personnel, operations

Summary

Workshop on economic indicators (recession risks, inflation, housing slowdown) and conservative 2023 mid-biennium guidance: freeze general fund enhancements absent new revenue/mandates; limit non-salary/benefit increases (e.g., 1-1.5% vs. 3%); evaluate fund transfers by need. Electeds/directors noted staffing challenges, flat grants, fines reductions; support one-time strategic investments (DCD consultants, capital planning). Resolution for Aug 1 call requested.

Key Discussion Points

  • Mark McCoy: 2022 surplus ~$3-5M; project flat revenues, declining balance; propose risk reserve from capital (~$1.5M).
  • Revenues: Property tax capped 1%+new construction (~1%); sales tax resilient (tourism/inflation).
  • Expenses: Salaries/benefits up (9% CBA); staffing vacancies aid underspend.
  • Assessor Chapman: 20% value hikes, no tax revenue gain; new construction key.
  • One-time vs. ongoing emphasized; no hiring freeze but scrutinize new positions.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced (economic links shared).

Financials

2022 projected surplus $3-5M; 2023 salaries/benefits -$300k vs. prior; transfers reevaluated (e.g., Public Health 6x reserve).

Alternatives & Amendments

Fund-by-fund transfers vs. blanket 3%; one-time strategic spends allowed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

No action taken; workshop. - Next Steps: Draft resolution (no ongoing enhancements sans revenue/mandate; one-time discretion; Aug 1 budget call); department workshops; CBA parameters.

Emergency Management Workshop (PMG Roles)

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  • Time Range: 03:52:52.619–04:56:07.096 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, public safety, planning

Summary

Refresher on NIMS/ICS/EOC structure; PMG role (policy guidance, messaging, declarations, IAP/sit rep review). 5 initial actions: self/family safety; receive briefing; consider declaration; review IAP/sit reps; recommend priorities/resources. COVID lessons: communication silos, PMG-EOC interface.

Key Discussion Points

  • ICS: Command/General Staff; scalable.
  • EOC: Coordination (ESFs); PMG oversees (1 BOCC rep avoids quorum).
  • Declaration: Extraordinary powers (bidding waivers); enables state/FEMA aid.
  • PMG: Brief non-reps; leverage community ties.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

CEMP (2017); RCW 38.52 (declarations).

Financials

FEMA reimbursement (post-declaration).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

No action taken; training. - Next Steps: Update CEMP (PMG procedures); tabletop exercise; city coordination.

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