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11/28/22 09 AM: Board OKs Consent Agenda, DNR Revenue, Park Updates

Board OKs Consent Agenda, DNR Revenue, Park Updates

Jefferson County Board approved consent agenda with contracts and grants amid public concerns on no-bid electrical work. Reviewed DNR Q3 forestry revenue ($679k), timber processes. Approved debt warrants. Workshops on public health accessibility tools and Olympic National Park operations, including chalet challenges.

Consent Agenda Approval

Metadata

  • Time Range: 00:02:03.310–00:11:00.294 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, budgeting, personnel, infrastructure, planning, services

Summary

The Board reviewed a short consent agenda containing multiple items, including a no-bid electrical upgrade contract for the Critical IT Server Room, a Blake decision public defense grant, a mental health navigator contract amendment, a Port Hadlock wastewater project supplement, an ocean awareness agreement, a DNR income report, and cancellation of the December 27 meeting. Commissioner Kate Dean requested an update on Blake-related funding ahead of the clerk's departure, noting its focus on increasing public defense for qualified defendants and its relation to budget matching. Public commenter Mr. Tears expressed concern over the $270,000 no-bid electrical contract, questioning the "special facility" designation and lack of bidding process. The consent agenda was approved unanimously as presented.

Key Discussion Points

  • Commissioner Dean requested update from clerk Ruth on Blake decision funding (Consent Item related to OPD grant), emphasizing public defense increase and LFOS/Blake budget alignment.
  • Noted typographical error in ocean awareness agreement (Consent Item 5): amount listed as 6,344 without dollar sign; confirmed as $6,344.
  • Commissioner Brotherton commented positively on navigator amendment (reducing MHP oversight to 1 hour/week) and wastewater supplement, signaling interest in field accompaniment.
  • County Administrator McCauley defended no-bid electrical contract due to high demand for components and prior evaluation; designated "special facility" last week.
  • Public concern on electrical contract: routine work like wiring/panels/generators should be bid; "special facility" term allows broad exemptions (Mr. Tears).

Public Comments

  • Mr. Tears: Concerning $270,000 no-bid contract for electrical panels/generators at computer room; questions "special facility" designation, urges bidding among local contractors.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • DNR 3rd Quarter County Income Report: Q3 revenue $679,162.66; YTD $1,374,054 distributed; $5.7M timber under contract.
  • Electrical Upgrade (CRITR): $269,765.02 no-bid with Frederickson Electric; "special facility" per Resolution 53-22.
  • Blake Grant (OPD GRT23008): $19,321 for 2023 public defense on Blake cases.
  • Navigator Amendment No. 1: Reduces MHP to 1hr/week; total $108,994.25.
  • Wastewater Supplement No. 2 (ESA): Extends to Dec 2023; $114,533.50 unchanged.
  • Ocean Awareness (Twin Harbors Waterkeeper): $6,344 for workshops/cleanups.
  • Meeting Cancellation: Dec 27, 2022.

Financials

  • Electrical contract: $269,765.02 ($270,000 noted in discussion).
  • Blake grant: $19,321 (2023).
  • Navigator: $108,994.25 total (no change).
  • Wastewater: $114,533.50 total (no change).
  • Ocean cleanup: $6,344.
  • DNR Q3 revenue: $679,162.66 distributed; projections $2-3M over 2023-24.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Navigator: Amendment reduces MHP from 51% FTE to 1hr/week direct supervision.
  • No alternatives discussed for other items.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve the consent agenda, as presented." (Motion by unidentified commissioner, seconded.)
  • Vote: Unanimous (all in favor).
  • Next Steps: Blake update from clerk; forestry/carbon workshop Wednesday 4:30pm hybrid.

DNR Quarterly Revenue Update and Timber Sales Process

Metadata

  • Time Range: 00:58:58.403–02:18:25.006 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, land use, planning, contracts

Summary

DNR provided a detailed quarterly update on Jefferson County forest revenue ($679k Q3, $1.37M YTD wired), timber sales under contract ($5.7M net value), and projections ($2-3M 2023-24). Part 1 of 4-part series explained sustainable harvest calculation (SHC, Jefferson target ~10-11M/decade), policies (1992 Sustainable Forests, 1997 HCP), procedures (riparian, slopes, marbled murrelet), and planning (5-year action plans, remote reviews). Discussion tied to carbon Phase 2 parcels (~25% SHC impact on trust lands), old-growth policy (pre-1850), and parcel selection criteria. Public comments addressed SEPA rulings, GHG in SEPA, monitoring, 5-year plans.

Key Discussion Points

  • Q3 revenue $679k (Jupiter Access, Center Thinning); Q4 $387k wired so far; 2022 total ~$1.37M; $5.3M under contract 2023.
  • SHC: Jefferson unit target; next decade (2025-34) preliminary ~1M BF drop from prior (plant communities, potential carbon); statewide decline expected.
  • Processes: Policies (HCP for species, old-growth pre-1850/1900s?); remote reviews (biology, geology, cultural, engineering); fieldwork 7-8 months pre-auction.
  • Carbon parcels: Constraints considered; additionality questioned (e.g., Beaver Valley from sale, Quimper old-growth?); monitoring needed.
  • Tribal engagement: Early via cultural layers, TFW for fish passage.
  • Public: SEPA rewrite post-ruling; GHG/climate in SEPA vs. RCW; 5-year plans shared?; money flow (10% bid day, monthly scale).

Public Comments

  • Tom (phone): DNR response to Jefferson Superior Court SEPA halt on sales?
  • Cindy Brads: Resolve WAC/DOE GHG in SEPA vs. RCW natural climate solutions?
  • Gene Ball: Engage stakeholders early for transparency.
  • Patricia Jones: Share 5-year sales plan; explain payment flow.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • DNR Q3 Report: $679k distributed; sales status (Penny, Beaver Valley starting 2023); SHC models.
  • Board diverged from staff? No; informational.

Financials

  • Q3 distributed: $679,162.66.
  • 2022 YTD wired: $1,374,054 (General $178k, Roads $113k, Schools $236k+).
  • Under contract: $5.7M net (Jupiter final ~half; Taylor/Bolton finals Q1 2023).
  • Projections: $387k Q4; 2-3M 2023-24.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • SHC alternatives: Thinning/partial cuts modeled? (Referral to modeler).
  • Carbon: Alternatives like collaborative mgmt, recreation (e.g., ODT extension).
  • No formal amendments.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action; informational briefing.
  • Next Steps:
  • Part 2-4 briefings future quarters (fieldwork, reviews, auctions).
  • Forestry workshop Wed 4:30pm (Chickadee, DNR, carbon parcels).
  • SHC updates via Board of Nats Resources agendas; feedback to DNR by Christmas on Phase 2.

Warrants for Debt Payments

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  • Time Range: 00:56:06.434–00:58:03.602 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting

Summary

Treasurer requested approval of warrants totaling $258,725.32 for four debt payments on 2016 General Obligation bonds (JeffCom, communications sales tax revenue delayed to end of week). Approved unanimously after public comment call.

Key Discussion Points

  • Payments for JeffCom 2016 GO bonds principal/interest; treasurer ill, revenues pending.

Public Comments

No public comment.

Supporting Materials Referenced

None provided; referenced treasurer request.

Financials

  • Total: $258,725.32 (four payments).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve payment of these warrants."
  • Vote: Unanimous (all in favor).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Public Health Website Accessibility (AudioEye) and Mobile App Workshop

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  • Time Range: 02:20:18.322–02:45:36.515 (PART 1)
  • Categories: services, other

Summary

JCPH presented AudioEye platform ($5k implementation, annual subscription) for ADA/WCAG compliance via automation, toolbar (text size/color/reader), daily monitoring on JCPH site/app; 97% web inaccessible. New CivicPlus app improves mobile navigation (buttons vs. scrolling); $5k annual. Funded by $250k equity grants; recommend countywide ($8k quote Aug 2022). No action.

Key Discussion Points

  • Toolbar: Fonts, contrast, screen reader, switch devices; dashboard reports issues.
  • App: Covid-focused buttons; expandable; notifications pending.
  • Countywide potential: AudioEye $8k/year all sites.

Public Comments

No public comment.

Supporting Materials Referenced

None; live demo.

Financials

  • AudioEye (JCPH): $5k setup, annual renewal (GF).
  • App: $5k annual (CivicPlus).
  • Countywide AudioEye quote: $8k (2022).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action; informational workshop.
  • Next Steps: 90-day metrics Dec; half-time comms specialist hire (interviews Fri); expand app buttons.

Olympic National Park Update Workshop

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  • Time Range: 02:46:27.284–03:46:12.314 (PART 1)
  • Categories: infrastructure, land use, planning, operations, services

Summary

New Superintendent Sula Jacobs introduced team, provided operational update (Hurricane Ridge GAOA visitor center closure 2023-25, visitation stable but patterns shifting), discussed Enchanted Valley Chalet (MOA pending 2023; erosion/avalanches; no feasible relocation; mitigations explored), access challenges (Dose Wallops washout, Kalaloch, riverine infrastructure/climate). Public emphasized chalet cultural value, recreation collab (OPRC, PNWT), Dose bridge. No action.

Key Discussion Points

  • Hurricane Ridge: GAOA-funded rebuild (septic, wiring, tank; 2023 start).
  • Chalet: Wilderness/HPA conflicts; river migration; no long-term site; reuse/interpretive options.
  • Access: Dose Wallops (multimodal?); riverine erosion (Kalaloch cabins/RV?); OESF/Clallam synergy.
  • Visitation: Patterns changing (social media); education/PAT limits; adaptive mgmt.
  • Funding: Internal competition; LWCF/river-trail grants possible partnerships.

Public Comments

  • Jeff Chapman (Backcountry Horsemen): Chalet historic; OPRC collab (Dose, PNWT, e-bikes).
  • Ed Bowen: Chalet key to park creation; no removal decision yet?; GAOA priorities.
  • Gene Ball: Community support; Dose washout/bridge status.

Supporting Materials Referenced

None provided.

Financials

No financials discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Chalet: Relocate (no feasible site), reuse/interpretive, emergency removal.
  • Access: Shuttles (Hurricane Ridge new), multimodal Dose, abandon riverine.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action; introductory workshop.
  • Next Steps:
  • Chalet MOA/conclusion 2023; Dose internal review/public comment ~12mos.
  • GAOA Ridge closure Mar/Apr 2023.
  • Comm/engagement: Invites welcome; Forest Service tour spring.

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