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Transitional Supportive Housing Assistance (Discovery Behavioral Healthcare)

Topic Summary

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) requested and received approval for a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Discovery Behavioral Healthcare (DBH) to provide transitional supportive housing assistance. This two-year contract aims to secure temporary housing for up to 20 homeless individuals in Jefferson County who are at risk of or recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization or jail, with the goal of transitioning them into permanent housing. The services are funded by local sales tax revenue dedicated to behavioral health.

Key Points

  • The agreement is for transitional housing services for up to 20 clients who are homeless and have mental health issues and/or substance abuse disorders.
  • Targeted clients are those at immediate or continuing risk of psychiatric hospitalization, or those recently discharged from the hospital or jail without a home.
  • The outcome goal is to reduce recidivism, mental health issues, and substance use disorders while clients secure permanent housing.
  • DBH is required to provide market-rate rent for two apartments at Thomas Street Apartments for this transitional housing purpose.
  • DBH responsibilities include assessing clients' ability to afford housing, referring them for financial support (DSHS, Social Security), supporting Social Security applications, and assisting with various subsidized housing applications (OlyCAP, Crossroads, HARP, etc.).
  • DBH must meet with clients weekly to maintain focus on securing permanent housing.
  • This agreement resulted from an RFP process and was recommended by the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee.
  • DBH must bill other revenue sources whenever they exist and document the percentage of clients covered by alternative funding.

Financials

  • Total contract amount (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024): $38,800.08
  • $19,400.04 allocated for 2023
  • $19,400.04 allocated for 2024
  • Budget breakdown for 24 months:
  • Two (2) Apartments @Thomas Street: $36,000.00 ($1,500.00/month)
  • Supplies/Materials: $1,000.08 ($41.67/month)
  • Indirect (@5%): $1,800.00 ($75.00/month)
  • Funding Source: County sales tax revenue deposited into the 131 Fund (1/10 of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund).
  • Funding is subject to availability; if sales tax revenue decreases, the contract may be renegotiated.
  • Jefferson County reserves the first right to use the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds as match for additional funding and grants.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2023-01-01: Agreement commencement date (work performed prior to execution is ratified)
  • 2024-12-31: Agreement end date

Next Steps

The Board approved the Professional Services Agreement (Item 1 on the Consent Agenda).

Sources

  • Apple Martine - Director, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH)
  • Anna McEnery - DD & BH Coordinator
  • Jim Novelli - Executive Director, Discovery Behavioral Healthcare (DBH)
  • Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Advocacy Services at the Recovery Café (Dove House)

Topic Summary

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) requested approval for a Professional Services Agreement with Dove House Advocacy Services to operate the Recovery Café. This contract provides funding for a two-year period to maintain a drug and alcohol-free space offering sustained recovery support services, including free meals, peer support groups, and employment assistance, for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Key Points

  • The Recovery Café provides a drug and alcohol-free space to anchor people with mental health and substance use disorders in sustained recovery.
  • Services aim to help members gain and maintain access to housing, social and health services, healthy relationships, education, and employment.
  • Dove House will provide free meals as part of the program, utilizing some 1/10th of 1% funding for food and kitchen supplies.
  • Members volunteer in the kitchen to help cook meals.
  • The scope of work includes fostering a drug-and-alcohol-free environment, operating peer support groups (Recovery Circles), holding classes (School for Recovery), community education, public workshops, and social events.
  • Milestones to be maintained by 12/31/2024 include: seven Recovery Circles, four weekly free meals, supporting 70 Recovery Café Members, and two weekly ongoing Classes in the School for Recovery.
  • The agreement resulted from an RFP process and was recommended by the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee.

Financials

  • Total contract amount (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024): $189,298.00
  • $93,094.00 allocated for 2023
  • $96,204.00 allocated for 2024
  • Funding Source: County sales tax revenue deposited into the 131 Fund (1/10 of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund).
  • Projected expenditures (2-year totals):
  • 1.0 FTE Program Director (Salary/Benefits): $153,890
  • 0.05 FTE Executive Director (Salary/Benefits): $12,879
  • Dishwasher Rental: $5,330
  • Indirect/Bookkeeper (No more than 10%): $17,209
  • Funding is subject to availability; if sales tax revenue decreases, the contract may be renegotiated.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2023-01-01: Agreement commencement date (work performed prior to execution is ratified)
  • 2024-12-31: Agreement end date
  • Milestones due by 12/31/2024: Maintain seven Recovery Circles, four weekly free meals, 70 members, two weekly classes, and four monthly training/workshops/classes.

Next Steps

The Board approved the Professional Services Agreement (Item 2 on the Consent Agenda).

Sources

  • Apple Martine - Director, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH)
  • Anna McEnery - DD & BH Coordinator
  • Beulah Kingsolver - Executive Director, Dove House Advocacy Services
  • Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Partnering for Vaccine Equity (NACCHO Agreement)

Topic Summary

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) and the National Association for County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) entered into a contract for the Partnering for Vaccine Equity (PAVE) project. This project, funded entirely by NACCHO, aims to address inequities in COVID-19 and flu vaccine uptake among adults in Jefferson County through a rapid community assessment, staff training in diversity/equity/inclusion, and the establishment of a community navigator program.

Key Points

  • The project's goal is to identify and address barriers to COVID-19 and influenza vaccination for adults in the local jurisdiction.
  • JCPH will partner with NACCHO to complete the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Rapid Community Assessment (RCA).
  • The RCA is a critical element designed to identify communities at-risk for low vaccine uptake, understand local needs, and pinpoint areas for intervention.
  • The program includes enhancing staff capacity via diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility training (DEIA), specifically completing NACCHO’s "Roots of Health Inequity" course module.
  • JCPH is required to plan and implement a communications campaign using lessons learned from the RCA and identify and implement an intervention beyond communications that enhances collaboration of adult immunization services with a partner (e.g., mobile clinics, provider education).
  • Deliverables include submission of the RCA summary report, a vaccine communications plan, a workplan and evaluation plan, and various quarterly reports.

Financials

  • Total contract amount (September 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023): $150,000.00
  • Funding Source: NACCHO (CDC Grant # 6NU38OT000306-03-02, CFDA # 93.421).
  • No general fund dollars are used to support this program.
  • Payment is structured around deliverables, totaling $150,000 across five invoices.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2022-09-01: Agreement start date
  • 2022-09-12 (Week of): Attend project Kick-Off Meeting
  • 2022-12-15: Complete CDC’s Rapid Community Assessment and submit summary report/plans (Total value of deliverables: $30,000)
  • 2023-02-15: Complete project mid-year assessment and Roots of Inequity course module (Total value of deliverables: $30,000)
  • 2023-07-31: Agreement end date; completion and submission of final report, end of year evaluation report ($10,000), and Partnership Impact Report.

Next Steps

The Board approved the Contract Agreement (Item 3 on the Consent Agenda).

Sources

  • Apple Martine - Director, Jefferson County Public Health
  • Bonnie Obremski - COVID-19 Communications Specialist (JCPH point of contact)
  • Jerome Chester - Chief Financial Officer, NACCHO
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Amendment 1: Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Services

Topic Summary

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) requested approval for the first amendment to its contract with Public Health of Seattle & King County (PHSKC) for the Breast, Cervical & Colon Health Program Services (BCCHP). This amendment primarily extends the contract period to June 29, 2023, for the ongoing provision of screening and referral services to uninsured or under-insured women, without altering the total contract amount of $1,400.

Key Points

  • The agreement provides Breast and Cervical Health Care services (screening and referral) to uninsured or underinsured women, which includes annual exams, Clinical Breast Exams, Pap tests, and HPV tests.
  • Eligible clients must be Washington State Residents, at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, and ineligible for Apple Health (Medicaid).
  • Priority populations include those who have never or rarely received services, are older than 50 (for breast services) or 40-49 (for cervical services), or belong to a racial/ethnic minority population.
  • JCPH must comply with all CDC and DOH Performance Indicators and maintain HIPPA-regulated confidentiality of client data.
  • The maximum total authorized amount for the contract is $2,800.00, though the current initial authorized amount is $1,400.00.

Financials

  • Contract Amount (Initial Authorized Amount): $1,400.00 (No change with Amendment 1).
  • Total Maximum Authorized Amount: $2,800.00 (If PHSKC increases funding via Order Form).
  • Funding Source: Federal funding (HHS, CDC, Cancer Prevention and Control Programs, CFDA 93.898).
  • The program uses "No general fund dollars."

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2022-06-30: Contract Start Date
  • 2022-12-31: Original Contract End Date
  • 2022-12-31: Effective date of Amendment 1
  • 2023-06-29: New Contract End Date (Extended by Amendment 1)

Next Steps

The Board approved Amendment No. 1 (Item 4 on the Consent Agenda).

Sources

  • Apple Martine - Public Health Director
  • Denise Banker - Community Health Director
  • Philip C. Hunsucker - Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • Nadine Chan - Interim Chief, APDE and CDIP, PHSKC

Consolidated Contracts Amendment #10 (WA State Department of Health)

Topic Summary

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) requested approval for Amendment #10 to its Consolidated Contract with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). This amendment increases the total contract value by $205,027 and modifies the scope of work or funding allocation for several core public health programs, including Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS), COVID-19 vaccine activities, Sexual & Reproductive Health, and the WIC Nutrition Program, spanning the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.

Key Points

  • The amendment is intended to provide public health services to the people of Washington State.
  • Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS): Funding allocation is updated to match actual funds requested and distributed for SFY22, with an additional $32,681 added. FPHS funds can be braided with pandemic response funding for foundational activities, and priority areas include Communicable Disease (CD), Environmental Public Health (EPH), Assessment (CHA/CHIP), and Cross-cutting Capabilities (CCC).
  • Office of Immunization COVID-19 Vaccine: Activities, deliverables, and due dates are modified for COVID-19 vaccine activities. The total allocation for COVID-19 Vaccines (R4 and general) remains $987,720. Key activities emphasize communication strategies, equitable access planning, and expanding operations (e.g., mobile clinics), with reporting deadlines often shifted to June 30 annually.
  • Sexual & Reproductive Health Program: The funding period for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 23 Sexual & Reproductive Health Cost Share is extended to June 30, 2023, and an additional $40,357 is added. The overall period of performance is extended through December 31, 2024.
  • WIC Nutrition Program: An additional $131,989 is added, and a special requirement for staff training is included. The authorized participating caseload is revised from 250 (Jan 2022-Dec 2024) to 265 (Jan 2023-Dec 2024).

Financials

  • Total contract increase due to Amendment #10: $205,027.
  • Revised Consolidated Contract total: $4,330,576.
  • Funding is comprised of both Federal ($2,066,986 total) and State ($2,263,590 total) funds from DOH.
  • Specific increases:
    • FPHS-LHJ-Proviso (YR1) (State funds): $32,681
    • SFY23 Sexual & Rep Hlth Cost Share (State funds): $40,357
    • WIC Nutrition Program Contracts/Management (Federal funds): $131,989 total across multiple indices.
  • Jefferson County Public Health's Indirect Rate (Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022): 29.23%.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2022-01-01: Consolidated Contract performance start date
  • 2024-12-31: Consolidated Contract performance end date
  • FPHS SFY22 period of performance: 2022-01-01 through 2022-06-30
  • Foundational Public Health Services Annual Report due by 2022-08-15
  • Sexual & Reproductive Health SFY23 extended funding period ends 2023-06-30
  • WIC client caseload increase effective 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Next Steps

The Board approval of Consolidated Contract Amendment #10 (Item 5 on the Consent Agenda) was requested.

Sources

  • Apple Martine - JCPH Director
  • Veronica Shaw - JCPH Deputy Director
  • Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
  • Marie Flake - Special Projects, Foundational Public Health Services, DOH

Functional Family Therapy and Individual Counseling (Mark Farley, Options Counseling)

Topic Summary

Jefferson County Juvenile Services requested approval for an agreement with Mark Farley, Options Counseling, to provide Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and individual counseling services. This program utilizes local sales tax revenue (Fund 131) to offer evidence-based preventative intervention to youth categorized as low-risk or non-court involved, such as those in the Truancy and At-Risk Family FFT Project, bypassing the restrictions associated with state funding intended for moderate/high-risk juvenile offenders.

Key Points

  • The intervention is designed for low-risk youth and non-court involved youth (Truancy and At-Risk Family FFT Project) as a preventative measure.
  • State dollars (DCYF/JR) for evidence-based programs normally fund moderate/high-risk juvenile offenders, necessitating the use of local sales tax revenue for this preventative approach.
  • Services include Functional Family Therapy (FFT), aligning with the model detailed in the Blueprints for Violence Prevention, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) individual counseling (e.g., Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
  • The goal for the FFT component is to maintain a full-time caseload.
  • The contractor must share pertinent information with the Juvenile Services Case Manager to assist with client supervision while safeguarding electronic and hard copy client information, per Public Records Act (Ch. 42.56 RCW) requirements.

Financials

  • Total agreement amount (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024): Not to exceed $20,000.
  • Maximum for FFT Services: $15,000 (Maximum fee per family participation: $2,500).
    • Session 1 and Session 12 billed at $300.00 each. Other sessions billed at $190.00 per session.
  • Maximum for Individual Counseling: $5,000.
    • Hourly rate: $120.00 per hour.
  • Funding Source: Fund 131-Sales Tax (local sales tax revenue).

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2023-01-01: Agreement performance start date (work performed prior to execution is ratified)
  • 2024-12-31: Agreement end date
  • Background checks for contractor employees/volunteers must be performed at initial hiring and renewed not less often than once every three years.

Next Steps

The Board approval and signing of the agreement (Item 6 on the Consent Agenda) was requested.

Sources

  • Shannon Burns - Juvenile Court Administrator (Contracting Officer)
  • Mark Farley - Options Counseling Services
  • FFT, Inc.
  • Washington State Juvenile Justice (DCYF/JR)

Corrections Officer Hiring Incentive Program

Topic Summary

Jefferson County's Human Resources Department requested approval for a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a Lateral Hire Incentive of $15,000 for new Corrections Officer Darryl Elmore, implemented under a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Uniformed Support Services (JCSOUSS). This incentive program, adopted by the Board on November 21, 2022, is designed to address the prolonged shortage of Corrections Staff, currently standing at six vacancies out of 15 positions.

Key Points

  • The Sheriff’s Department Corrections Staff has 6 vacancies out of 15 assigned Corrections Officers.
  • Current Corrections Officers have worked approximately 2,600 hours of overtime since January 2022 to cover vacancies, which is deemed unsustainable.
  • The inability to attract and retain staff is exacerbated by competition from neighboring counties offering hiring and retention incentives.
  • The incentive program was adopted via an MOA on November 21, 2022, between Jefferson County and FOP/JCSOUSS.
  • The Lateral Level Hiring Incentive is $15,000, requiring a three-year service agreement from the employee.
  • Incentives are crucial to maintaining appropriate staff levels necessary for the safety and security of employees, incarcerated people, and county citizens.
  • The incentive program includes:
    • Entry Level Hiring Incentive: $10,000, paid in installments: $5,000 at hire, $2,500 upon successful completion of probation, and $2,500 upon completion of the second year. Requires a three-year service agreement.
    • Lateral Level Hiring Incentive: $15,000, paid in installments: $5,000 at hire, $5,000 upon completion of the first year, and $5,000 upon completion of the second year. Requires a three-year service agreement.
    • Current Employee Retention Incentive: $15,000 for currently employed Corrections Deputies and supervisory staff, paid in installments: $7,500 upon agreement (paid February 5, 2023), $3,750 upon completion of the first year, and $3,750 upon completion of the second year. Requires a three-year service agreement.
  • If an employee separates prior to completing three years of service, they must repay the incentive on a pro-rated basis in equal monthly installments over a 12-month period.
  • The incentive program will be re-evaluated every six months to determine its duration, and the County may terminate the program six months after adoption (i.e., May 2023).

Financials

  • Lateral Hire Incentive for Darryl Elmore: $15,000.
  • Payment structure for Lateral Hire Incentive: $5,000 at hire, $5,000 at the end of year 1, and $5,000 at the end of year 2.
  • Cost of Corrections Officer overtime (since Jan 2022): 2,600 hours worked.
  • Funding Source: None specified, but costs are offset by the goal of reducing un-sustainable overtime hours.

Alternatives

None explicitly listed other than managing by overtime, which the MOA deems unsustainable.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2022-01-01: Start date for tracking overtime hours (2,600 hours recorded since this date)
  • 2022-11-21: MOA for Hiring Incentive Program adopted by BOCC.
  • 2023-01-18: Darryl Elmore signed new hire incentive agreement.
  • 2023-01-23: BOCC requested to approve MOA for Darryl Elmore.
  • 2023-02-05: First payment of $7,500 for Current Employee Retention Incentive due (January 2023 time).
  • The hiring incentive program is subject to re-evaluation every six months.

Next Steps

The Board approved/signed the Memorandum of Agreement between Jefferson County and new Lateral Hire Darryl Elmore (Item 7 on the Consent Agenda).

Sources

  • Mark McCauley - County Administrator
  • Sarah Melancon - HR Director
  • Darryl Elmore - New Lateral Hire Corrections Officer
  • Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Uniformed Support Services (JCSOUSS)
  • Sheriff Joe Nole (MOA signatory)
  • Philip C. Hunsucker - Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Payment of Superior Court Jury Fees

Topic Summary

The Superior Court Jury Fees Voucher was submitted for approval to cover jury costs incurred during December 2022, totaling $5,230.70. These costs represent mileage and daily stipends for participating jurors across two separate jury trials.

Key Points

  • The payment covers jury costs for two (2) jury trials held in Jefferson County Superior Court during December 2022.
  • Costs include paying jurors for mileage and a $15.00 per day stipend for reporting.

Financials

  • Total amount requested: $5,230.70.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • December 2022: Jury costs incurred (for two trials).

Next Steps

The Board was requested to approve payment of the Superior Court Jury Fees voucher (Item 8 on the Consent Agenda).

Sources

  • Adiel McKnight - Administrative Assistant
  • Mark McCauley - County Administrator

Sole Source Emergency Contract - Derelict Vessel Removal

Topic Summary

The Board discussed and took action on declaring an abandoned vessel (WN7877 NE) near the Indian Island bridge an emergency and retroactively ratifying the sole source contract for its removal. The vessel posed an immediate environmental threat due to fuels/lubricants onboard and a structural threat to the bridge supports, necessitating rapid action for salvaging and disposal.

Key Points

  • An abandoned sailboat, WN7877 NE, became beached under the Indian Island bridge and was weathered by a King Tide.
  • The vessel presented an immediate environmental threat (fuels, lubricants) and a physical threat to the uprights/supports of the Indian Island Bridge.
  • Commissioner Eisenhour coordinated quickly with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Derelict Vessel Removal Program (DVRP) to secure a commitment for reimbursement for salvaging costs.
  • The vessel was removed the previous week with the help of Vessel Assist.
  • The emergency declaration allows for temporary possession under RCW 79.100.040(3).
  • The Commissioners moved to retroactively declare the emergency effective January 14, 2023.
  • The second motion authorized the County Administrator to execute a sole source contract with TowBoat US/Marine Assist of Port Hadlock, Inc., including ratification of expenses already incurred.

Financials

  • Estimated cost for removal: "about $30k."
  • Funding Source/Impact: The Washington State DNR-DVRP will reimburse the County for incurred expenses, making the request budget neutral.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

The Chair called for public comments twice during the discussion and potential action on the emergency contract, and "None received" was noted both times (01:09:00 AM and 01:09:22 AM).

Timeline

  • January 14, 2023: Emergency declaration was declared effective retroactively.
  • Last week (prior to Jan 23, 2023 meeting): Boat was removed.

Next Steps

  • The Board unanimously adopted a motion declaring the vessel WN7877 NE an emergency effective January 14, 2023.
  • The Board unanimously authorized the County Administrator (Mark McCauley) to prepare and sign/execute a sole source contract with TowBoat US/Marine Assist of Port Hadlock, Inc., ratifying prior expenses.
  • A further resolution (RESOLUTION NO. 01-23) was approved later in the meeting (01:39:50 PM) formally documenting the emergency declaration under RCW 79.100.040(3).

Sources

  • Heidi Eisenhour - Commissioner
  • Mark McCauley - County Administrator
  • Hunsucker - Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • Washington State Department of Natural Resources Derelict Vessel Removal Program (DNR-DVRP)
  • TowBoat US/Marine Assist of Port Hadlock, Inc. (Contractor)
  • Roger Slate and the crew of Vessel Assist and Star Marine

Legislative Support for Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (WCRRI)

Topic Summary

The Board discussed and unanimously approved signing two letters of support to state legislative budget leaders advocating for $17.6 million in capital funding for the Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (WCRRI). The letters emphasize that WCRRI promotes economic resilience by creating family-wage jobs in rural coastal communities while restoring critical habitats, improving infrastructure, and increasing climate resilience.

Key Points

  • The WCRRI is administered by the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO).
  • Coastal restoration projects through WCRRI improve infrastructure, increase climate resiliency, and provide critical employment opportunities in historically underfunded and disadvantaged coastal communities (as identified by CDC Social Vulnerability Index and Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool).
  • Since 2015, WCRRI projects have supported more than 467 family-wage jobs, removed 33 fish passage barriers, opened 83 miles of stream, and restored over 10,000 acres of habitat.
  • A $17.6 million capital investment for the 2023-25 biennium is projected to support an additional 103 jobs.
  • WCRRI has consistently had funding needs outstripping supply. It has leveraged $10.6 million from additional funding sources since its development.
  • Proposed 2023 WCRRI projects include reconnecting floodplains (to reduce flood risk), recovering rare plant species, and addressing invasive plants.
  • Projects are sponsored by Tribes, conservation districts, nonprofits, and local jurisdictions.

Financials

  • Requested capital funding from the state for the 2023-25 biennium: $17.6 million.
  • Prior economic impact (since 2015): Supported over 467 family-wage jobs.
  • Projected economic impact (2023-25): Support for an additional 103 jobs.
  • Matching/Leveraged funds (since WCRRI's development): $10.6 million from additional funding sources.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None received.

Timeline

  • 2015: WCRRI program start date (support begins).
  • 2023-02-XX: Letters of support to be sent to state legislature leaders.
  • 2023-2025: Requested biennium for $17.6 million capital investment.

Next Steps

The Board unanimously approved the motion to sign on to the two letters of support for the WCRRI to state legislative budget leaders.

Sources

  • Senator Christine Rolfes, Chair - Senate Ways and Means Committee
  • Representative Steve Tharinger, Chair - House Capital Budget Committee
  • Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
  • Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (WCRRI)

Potential Rescinding of COVID-19 Emergency Policy (Resolution No. 49-22)

Topic Summary

The Commissioners held a discussion regarding the potential rescission of Resolution No. 49-22, which established the 13th Temporary County Policy based on the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board deferred making a decision, awaiting a future meeting with the Public Health Officer before finalizing their action.

Key Points

  • Resolution No. 49-22 relates to the 13th Temporary County Policy addressing the COVID-19 emergency.
  • The Commissioners are currently discussing rescinding this resolution.
  • A final decision is pending an upcoming BOCC meeting with the Public Health Officer.

Financials

None specified.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

One public comment was received on this discussion item (01:59:54 PM). The content of the comment was not summarized in the document.

Timeline

  • Decision is pending an upcoming BOCC meeting (date not specified).

Next Steps

The Commissioners will await an upcoming meeting with the Public Health Officer to make a decision on rescinding Resolution No. 49-22.

Sources

None identified other than the Commissioners and, soon, the Public Health Officer.

Boards and Committees Vacancies

Topic Summary

The meeting packet includes a list summarizing current vacancies across various County Boards, Committees, Councils, and Commissions (BCCs). The document noted that Jefferson County relies on community input and urged citizens to apply, listing 10 specific BCCs with open positions.

Key Points

  • There are multiple vacancies across County BCCs, and the County actively seeks community input through applications.
  • Specific boards with outstanding vacancies include:
    • Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee (2- District #2 & Citizen) - Vacant since 11/1/2022
    • Housing Fund Board (2) - Vacant since 1/9/2023 (Ad scheduled for 01/25/23)
    • Ferry Advisory Committee (1 - Commerce) - Vacant since 6/6/2022
    • LEOFF Retirement Disability Board (1 - citizen @ large) - Vacant since 1/31/2021
    • Noxious Weed Control Board (3 - Districts #3, #4 & #5)
    • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (2 - Districts #1 & #3)
    • Solid Waste Advisory Committee (2 - Ag Altnt & District #2) - Vacant since 1/17/2023

Financials

None specified.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

The document notes that Jefferson County relies on community input to the Boards and Commissions.

Timeline

Significant ongoing vacancies dating back to 01/31/2021 (LEOFF Board). New Housing Fund Board vacancies since 01/09/2023.

Next Steps

The topic was noted in the agenda as a discussion item, and citizens were encouraged to apply by contacting 360-385-9100.

Sources

  • CarolAnn - Olympic Area Agency on Aging (noted for advertising)
  • Matt (noted for advertising Parks and Recreation Advisory Board)
  • Al (noted for advertising Solid Waste Advisory Committee)

Quarterly Workshop Legislative Priorities

Topic Summary

The Quarterly Workshop with Elected Officials and Department Directors included a briefing on coordination meetings and a discussion regarding various legislative priority bills being tracked by county officials, focusing primarily on election, public safety, and public health related measures at the state level (Washington State Legislature).

Key Points

  • The format of coordination efforts will change: the Quarterly Elected/Department Directors Meeting will cease and be replaced by the County Coordination meeting, involving all three Commissioners, Elected Officials, and Department Directors.
  • Legislative priority bills discussed included:
    • HB1241: Addressing Harassment of Elections Officials
    • HB1272: Consistency in Standards for Voter Pamphlets
    • Action to address the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Toxicology Lab Backlog
    • Study Statewide Forensic Pathologist Shortage (listed as HB/SB Number-Study)
    • HB1419: Modernizing the Process of Registered Warrants
    • SB5392: Reinstating Overpayment Refund Threshold
    • HB1205: Better Alignment of Duties in the Dependency Cases
  • Sheriff Joe Nole noted he is following HB1492 (Blake), SB5352, SB1363, SB5361 (Retention), and HB1432 (Juvenile Justice).
  • Commissioner Dean discussed bills XX1022 and SB5440 (subjects not specified).

Financials

None specified.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2023-01-20: Quick hits discussion regarding the County Coordination Meeting held on this date.
  • Tentative dates for upcoming Community Outreach meetings: June 1 (Port Ludlow), June 8 (Port Townsend), July 19 (Chimacum), August 18 (Gardiner), September 8 (Brinnon), September 14 (Quilcene), October 6 (West End).

Next Steps

The County Coordination Meeting will replace the old format. Various county officials will continue tracking and potentially lobbying on the identified legislative bills.

Sources

  • Mark McCauley - County Administrator
  • James Kennedy - Prosecutor
  • Sheriff Joe Nole
  • Commissioner Kate Dean
  • Brent Butler - DCD Director
  • Bonnie Obremski - Public Health (responded to comment on floodplain notices)

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