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03/13/23 09 AM: County Board OKs Upgrades, Lands, Pools, Settlements

County Board OKs Upgrades, Lands, Pools, Settlements

Jefferson County Board approved JAVS audio upgrade via grant, Dabob Bay land exchange support letter, Quimper trust land purchases, opioid pharmacy settlements, Leader newspaper bid; discussed Port Townsend pool feasibility, Gateway Visitor Center transition, public comments on notices/security/emergency; received MRC report, Sunshine Week proclamation; full consent agenda passed unanimously.

District Court JAVS Audio/Visual System Upgrade

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  • Time Range: 00:01:37.510–00:06:02.774 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, operations, budgeting

Summary

District Court Administrator Brian Gleason requested permission to spend funds from an AOC grant for JAVS Autolog 8 software upgrade and related courtroom equipment, as the current Autolog 7 system ends support in 2023. The upgrade includes better cameras, microphones for hearing-impaired headsets, and a service agreement; it is an industry standard used by many Washington courts. The board noted prior public comments on audio issues but observed good performance recently; the item was on the consent agenda.

Key Discussion Points

  • Brian Gleason: Received AOC grant for upgrades; system used since 2007; timely as support ends 2023; provides excellent customer service; includes cameras, audio suite for hearing impaired.
  • Commissioner: Confirmed new system includes maintenance/service agreement; praised foresight in obtaining grant.
  • Commissioner: Asked about alternatives to JAVS; Gleason noted many courts transitioned to JAVS from others like iCaptureAll.
  • Board: Item #5 on consent agenda; approved without pull for separate discussion.

Public Comments

  • Brian Gleason (District Court Administrator): Explained grant, urgency, system benefits, and upgrades.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Interagency Reimbursement Agreement (IAA23926) with AOC for $48,200 max reimbursement; total project $50,546.10 (equipment $32,127.57, labor $14,245, tax $4,173.53); county net ~$2,346; fund #080; ends 2023-06-30. JAVS proposal details HD switcher, recorders, software, IR listening system, cameras, touch panel, rack/UPS.

Financials

  • Total project cost: $50,546.10.
  • AOC reimbursement: Up to $48,200.
  • County cost: ~$2,346 (fund #080).
  • Initial payment to JAVS: $12,636.53; final $37,909.57.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved as Consent Agenda Item #5.
  • Vote: Unanimous (part of consent agenda approval 00:34:07.827–00:34:26.443).
  • Next Steps: Execute agreement; procure/install by 2023-06-30; bill AOC quarterly/monthly.

Public Comments on Legal Notices, Emergency Declaration, and Security

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  • Time Range: 00:06:26.142–00:09:42.817 (PART 1)
  • Categories: ordinances, public safety, operations

Summary

Steven Schumacher questioned switching legal notices to PDN over Leader due to circulation and website visibility, suggested county website or Free Press postings, inquired on emergency declaration status, and criticized security screening location as COVID-related. The board responded that legal notices are posted on county website quick links and required by RCW in a newspaper; emergency targeted for rescission by May; pool and security discussions noted community input diversity.

Key Discussion Points

  • Schumacher: Leader has larger circulation; no notices visible on websites; suggest county site/Free Press; emergency still active?; security from mask mandates; prefer public access like other buildings.
  • Board: Notices on website quick links/RCW newspaper requirement; emergency rescind by May 11; pool feasibility ongoing with public meetings; security benefits hybrid meetings.

Public Comments

  • Steven Schumacher: Questioned newspaper switch, emergency status, security location.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Schumacher: Post on county website/Free Press. No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Noted comments; no action.
  • Vote: N/A.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Dabob Bay Trust Land Exchange Support Letter

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  • Time Range: 00:10:06.482–00:11:42.160, 00:22:23.280–00:34:07.827 (PART 1)
  • Categories: land use, planning

Summary

Peter Bahls requested board support for DNR Dabob Bay trust land exchange by March 15; exchange 836 acres constrained Dabob land for $8.5M new forest trust land, balancing Quilcene/East Jefferson Fire Districts. Board reviewed updated draft correcting acreage (726 vs. 826 acres), approved as consent agenda item.

Key Discussion Points

  • Bahls: Support letter due March 15; DNR deadline June 30; $8.5M new land replaces constrained 836 acres; balanced exchange.
  • Board: Reviewed redline changes (726 acres Forest Trust Lands); approved consent.

Public Comments

  • Peter Bahls (Northwest Watershed Institute): Explained exchange benefits, timelines.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Draft support letter updated to 726 acres state forest trust land.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved support letter as Consent Agenda.
  • Vote: Unanimous (consent 00:34:07.827–00:34:26.443).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Port Townsend Pool/Healthier Together Aquatic Center Feasibility

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  • Time Range: 00:12:19.239–00:15:20.279, 00:15:53.654–00:19:53.222, 00:45:57.123–01:34:27.188 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, infrastructure, services

Summary

Chris Tiersh opposed pool expansion citing outdated assessment, low survey support, Port Townsend focus/taxing county-wide, YMCA management/religious concerns. Board noted feasibility phase, referenced required health/parks plans, public meetings upcoming; workshop by Opsis presented vision, sites (Mountain View leading), space program (pools, fitness, therapy); public comments reiterated opposition/low demand. No decision; exploration continues.

Key Discussion Points

  • Tiersh: 4-year-old assessment irrelevant/low priority; voters rejected; county-wide tax for PT use; competes private; YMCA Christian mission.
  • Board: Feasibility/no decisions; references plans not basis; public meetings; kids travel for pools; warm/shallow better.
  • Workshop: Vision health/wellness; sites evaluated (Mountain View promising); pools, fitness non-competitive; hospital PT interest.

Public Comments

  • Chris Tiersh: Opposed pool; deceptive PR, false premise.
  • Steven Schumacher: Concerned competition, YMCA.
  • Jane Bells: Sites outside PT?
  • Bonnie: Other sites?

Supporting Materials Referenced

Feasibility study; community health assessment/park plans referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational workshop; no action.
  • Vote: N/A.
  • Next Steps: Public meetings March/April/May/July; final report July.

Consent Agenda Approval (with Discussion)

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  • Time Range: 00:24:36.093–00:34:26.443 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, contracts, personnel, planning, land use

Summary

Board reviewed consent agenda; discussed tax title surplus (neighbor notification confirmed), JAVS (pages noted), cannabis program (ESD overlap), planning appointments (temporary due to recruitment delay, policy on reappointments). Approved full agenda including interlocals (DT/WSDOT), Dabob letter, mobile SUD clinic, camp host.

Key Discussion Points

  • Tax title: Neighbor notified pre-auction; no bids; surplus sale.
  • JAVS: Unrelated pages noted.
  • Cannabis: ESD-wide, overlaps.
  • Planning: Temporary reappoint; recruitment delay; discuss auto-reappoint policy.
  • Interlocals DT: Routine statewide.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Consent items detailed; supporting docs for each.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved full consent agenda.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Sunshine Week Proclamation

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  • Time Range: 00:34:26.443–00:42:15.035 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations

Summary

Board read and approved Sunshine Week proclamation (March 13-17, 2023) emphasizing open government, hybrid meetings, public access. Chris Tiersh praised improvements in access since 2000s. Board committed to transparency.

Key Discussion Points

  • Proclamation: Quotes Madison; commits to hybrid meetings, electronic info.
  • Tiersh: Improvements over decades; praises hybrid; cites 1971 laws/72% voter approval.

Public Comments

  • Chris Tiersh: History of access improvements; praises county.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved proclamation.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Marine Resources Committee Annual Report

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  • Time Range: 01:34:31.248–02:04:24.143 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, operations, services

Summary

MRC reported 2022 accomplishments (monitoring, education, restoration; $140K leveraged, 1,800 volunteer hours) and 2023 plans (continue projects, DEI subcommittee, internships, $200K congressional funds). Board praised work, suggested forage fish monitoring.

Key Discussion Points

  • 2022: Forage fish/bul kelp/storm surge monitoring; education events; no-anchor zones; Olympia oyster restoration (80K oysters); derelict pots ROV.
  • 2023: Continue; Kilisut Harbor oysters; derelict vessels; DEI; 4 internships; $200K funds.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

2022: $140K leveraged. 2023: $200K congressional (118K after vessel allocation).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational.
  • Vote: N/A.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Quimper Trust Land Transfer Purchases

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  • Time Range: 02:06:03.274–02:46:37.346 (PART 1)
  • Categories: land use, budgeting

Summary

Board approved PSAs for Quimper West ($367K) and East ($15.8K) from DNR, total $382.8K; JLT 50% match via Conservation Futures. Properties complete wildlife corridor; deed restrictions for conservation/forestry. Thorndyke declined (high value).

Key Discussion Points

  • Properties leased 2009; fee purchase via agency agreement; perpetual conservation; mineral rights retained; stewardship by JLT.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

PSAs, appraisals, Conservation Futures Resolution 35-22.

Financials

  • Total: $382,800 (West $367K, East $15.8K, fund 308).
  • JLT match: $191,400; county net $191,400 (up to $199.5K CF).

Alternatives & Amendments

Thorndyke declined.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved PSAs.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes 2-0, Dean absent but supportive).
  • Next Steps: Deed restrictions post-closing; 60/90 days payment/closing after BNR approval.

Opioid Pharmacy Settlements Participation

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  • Time Range: 05:25:52.686–05:34:25.771 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, contracts

Summary

Board authorized chair/prosecutor to sign 5 pharmacy settlements (Allergan/CVS/Teva/Walgreens/Walmart; est. $783K lifetime); funds to SBH-ASO OAC via ILA. No public comment.

Key Discussion Points

  • 0.441% share; $434M WA total; abatement only.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Settlement estimates; One WA MOU; Clallam/Jefferson/Kitsap ILA.

Financials

Est. Jefferson: $783K lifetime (2023 $140K incl. distributor).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Authorized signatures.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Sign by 2023-04-18.

Newspaper of Record Bid Award

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  • Time Range: 05:59:29.052–06:09:14.644 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts

Summary

Board awarded bid to Leader ($8.50/col.in.; 5,539 print circ. JC) over PDN ($3.00; 1,279 JC) citing circulation. Public noted website visibility.

Key Discussion Points

  • Leader higher cost but 4x JC print circ.; PDN higher electronic.

Public Comments

  • Steven Schumacher: Leader circulation; website issues; Free Press suggestion.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Bid tabulation.

Financials

Leader: $8.50/col.in.; PDN $3.00.

Alternatives & Amendments

PDN lower cost.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Award to Leader.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Contract by April 1.

Gateway Visitor Center Management Transition

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  • Time Range: 06:09:28.043–06:50:46.431 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, operations, planning

Summary

TCC sole RFP respondent to manage VIC post-JCHS; proposed 3 phases (status quo 2023, expand 2024-26, relocate/expand post-2026). Board favored phase 1 interim while planning; TCC open; transit stop noted.

Key Discussion Points

  • Phase 1: Current budget/ops. Phase 2: Double staff/budget. Phase 3: New site/nonprofit.
  • Board: Interim phase 1; plan amid roundabout/solid waste.

Public Comments

  • Steve Shively (TCC): Open to phase 1; aspire bigger.
  • Nicole (Transit): Retain stop.

Supporting Materials Referenced

TCC proposal.

Financials

Phase 1: $92K; Phase 2: $184K.

Alternatives & Amendments

Status quo interim.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Draft phase 1 contract.
  • Vote: Consensus, no formal vote.
  • Next Steps: Agreement thru 2023; TCC incorporate nonprofit.

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