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09/06/22 09 AM: Commissioners Table Forestry Contract, Approve Consent Agenda

Commissioners Table Forestry Contract, Approve Consent Agenda

Jefferson County Commissioners meeting covered public comments on forestry and septage funding, approved consent agenda excluding Chickadee Forestry contract (tabled for revision), proclaimed 9/11 remembrance day, recognized employees, set Secure Rural Schools distribution at 85/13/2, supported Mason PUD wildfire grant, and discussed opioid abatement settlement participation.

Public Comments

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  • Time Range: 00:03:11.861–00:09:37.237 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, contracts, other

Summary

Public comment period opened for general audience comments. Three speakers addressed forest management contract extension, consent agenda Item 11 on septage study funding, and community events. Commissioners responded to comments on septage capacity and forestry contract.

Key Discussion Points

  • Dr. Patricia Jones (Olympic Forest Coalition) supported extension of Chickadee Forestry contract for Jefferson County Forests analysis, including state trust lands; endorsed "Forests of the Future" report update with fisheries/watershed input.
  • Mr. Tears opposed $30,000 consent Item 11 funding to City of Port Townsend for septage study, questioning county funding of city sewage needs amid Tri-Area Sewer project; suggested pulling item for explanation of fiscal benefit.
  • George supported forest comments and praised Jefferson County Fair.

Public Comments

  • Dr. Patricia Jones/Olympic Forest Coalition: Supported Chickadee Forestry contract extension and "Forests of the Future" update with carbon sequestration, recreation, fisheries, watersheds.
  • Mr. Tears: Opposed $30k to Port Townsend septage study (Item 11); questioned capacity in Tri-Area Sewer; urged pulling for fiscal benefit details.
  • George: Echoed forest support; praised fair attendance.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

$30,000 to City of Port Townsend for septage study (Item 11).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Commissioners responded; septage study explained as addressing county septic disposal limits (Port Hadlock wastewater rejects septage; Tri-Area prioritizes biosolids); forestry item pulled for discussion.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Item 11 remained in consent agenda; Item 13 (forestry) pulled.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:17:16.934–00:26:20.113 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, contracts, personnel, services, infrastructure

Summary

Consent agenda approved unanimously with Item 13 (Chickadee Forestry contract amendment) pulled for discussion. Items included mental health counseling contracts, OlyCAP CDBG grant, facilities repairs, crab pot removal, pedestrian/bike design, Jump playground change order.

Key Discussion Points

  • Limited discussion; commissioners noted mental health funding from Empowered Teens, OlyCAP detail needs, facilities work.
  • Pulled Item 13 for forestry scope questions (criteria, expertise).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Item 6/7: School mental health counseling (Chimacum/Quilcene; $23,400 each; DOH/HCA grants).
  • Item 11: $30k Port Townsend septage study (addressed capacity limits).
  • Item 12: OlyCAP $110k CDBG (senior nutrition; 1,000 beneficiaries).
  • Other: Brinnon/Quilcene repairs ($19,911/$26,750 N&N Construction); Tri-Area roof ($49,147 Hope Systems); weed control (HCSEG $0); crab pot education ($5k Applied Education); Jump change order ($4,715 ICI); SR19 bike/ped design ($175k WSDOT); PHA appointment (Tom Brotherton).

Financials

Multiple: e.g., $110k CDBG (OlyCAP); $46,800 counseling; $30k septage; facilities ~$96k; $5k crab pots.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved consent agenda excluding Item 13.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • No next steps specified.

National Day of Service and Remembrance Proclamation

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  • Time Range: 00:29:01.157–00:36:48.677 (PART 1)
  • Categories: other

Summary

Board proclaimed September 11, 2022, as National Day of Service and Remembrance, honoring 9/11 victims, first responders, and American resilience. Sheriff Nole and Fire Chief McKern addressed readiness and psychological impacts.

Key Discussion Points

  • Proclamation read; honors 2,977 lives lost, first responders, service members.
  • Sheriff Nole: Local dedication matches national; thanks for recognition.
  • Chief McKern: Echoed; addressed psychological issues, suicides; noted recent events.

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 the proclamation as National Day of Service and Remembrance."
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • No next steps specified.

Employee Service Recognition

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  • Time Range: 00:36:52.859–00:39:57.634 (PART 1)
  • Categories: personnel

Summary

County Administrator recognized employees: Kate Dean (5 years), Carolyn Martin (10 years), Mark McCauley (5 years) with service pins during Employee Recognition Week picnic.

Key Discussion Points

  • Pins awarded for years of service; picnic at HJ Carroll Park.

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: Pins presented.
  • No vote.
  • No next steps specified.

Chickadee Forestry Contract Amendment (Pulled Item)

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  • Time Range: 00:39:57.634–00:48:30.721; 01:51:57.642–02:23:52.233 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, planning, land use

Summary

Item 13 pulled from consent for discussion: Amendment 3 to Chickadee Forestry contract ($32k add; total $135k thru 12/31/23) for "Forests of the Future" update, state/private lands analysis for stewardship transfer. Board revised scope (inventory/options vs recommendations), tabled approval.

Key Discussion Points

  • Scope: Assess county/state lands (11yr-old report update); recommendations on harvest/transfer/recreation; carbon, climate, economics.
  • Concerns: Political sensitivity; RFP vs Chickadee; expertise (advisors billable?); ahead of decisions.
  • Revised: Focus inventory/connectivity first; options not recommendations; DNR plans integration; workshop 11/14.
  • Public input (Patricia Jones) supported.

Public Comments

Patricia Jones (earlier): Supported Chickadee analysis/team.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Chickadee proposal: Scope general; advisors team; Nov 14 presentation; revenue offsets costs ($87k rev vs $56k prior).

Financials

$32k add (total $135k); Q3 supplemental needed; prior revenue $87k (188 acres).

Alternatives & Amendments

RFP considered; revised scope (cut recommendations; add economics/DNR review).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Pulled; tabled; revise scope; workshop 11/14.
  • No vote.
  • Next Steps: Revised scope next week; DNR input; public workshop week of 11/14.

Secure Rural Schools Distribution

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  • Time Range: 03:08:34.309–03:45:07.094 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, infrastructure, services

Summary

Workshop on SRS distribution: Maintained 85% Title I (roads/schools), 13% Title II (RAC projects), 2% Title III (firewise/CWPP). Avoids default 80/20; Title III for CWPP ($200k accumulated).

Key Discussion Points

  • Title I: 50% schools (5 districts), 50% roads; OSPI deducts from basic ed.
  • Title II: ~$100k/yr to USFS RAC grants (weeds, trails, youth crews).
  • Title III: Unused; for CWPP, SAR reimbursement.
  • Roads need funds; Title II unique collaboration.

Public Comments

Jane Ball: Requested tutorial on titles.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

~800k Title I (2021); preserves status quo.

Alternatives & Amendments

Default: 80% I /20% II/III.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Authorize Treasurer to submit 85/13/2 form.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Form submission.

Mason PUD Vegetation Management Support Letter

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  • Time Range: 03:51:33.719–03:58:13.971 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, infrastructure

Summary

Approved letter supporting Mason PUD USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant for vegetation management in easements (Brinnon area).

Key Discussion Points

  • No Jefferson PUD conflict confirmed.

Public Comments

Jane Ball: Supported fire prevention.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Send letter post-Jefferson PUD check.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • No next steps specified.

Opioid Abatement Settlement

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  • Time Range: 02:24:42.697–03:05:34.083 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, services

Summary

Joined WSAC/AG Ferguson call: $215M local share (50% of $430M distributors settlement); requires forms by 9/23 (participation/allocation/1WA MOU); first payment Dec; spend on abatement (treatment/services).

Key Discussion Points

  • 125 jurisdictions; need 90%+ participation or no funds.
  • Jefferson share per 1WA Exhibit B (not specified).
  • State $261M; flexible uses; reporting required.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

Up to $215M locals (Jefferson per formula).

Alternatives & Amendments

Pool regionally if not self-direct.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational; forms due 9/23.
  • No vote.
  • Next Steps: Submit forms; public hearing if needed.

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