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05/15/23 09 AM: Board Approves Consent, Restoration PSA, Parks Fees Workshop

Board Approves Consent, Restoration PSA, Parks Fees Workshop

Jefferson County Board meeting covered public comments on roundabout coordination, unanimous consent agenda approval (infrastructure contracts, budgeting), Dosewallips River restoration PSA ($445k for salmon habitat), and parks/recreation fee schedule workshop (inflation adjustments, ordinance shift).

Public Comment Period

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  • Time Range: 00:15:44.310–00:25:36.132 (PART 1)
  • Categories: other

Summary

The Board opened public comment until 9:30 AM for any topic. One speaker addressed agenda items, prompting board discussion on coordination with the City of Port Townsend for roundabout studies. No other comments were received, and public comment remained open briefly after consent agenda approval.

Key Discussion Points

  • Public invited to raise hand or press *9 on phone.
  • Board noted no one in room except Peninsula Daily News representative.
  • Tom Tiers: Raised concerns on consent agenda item 7 ($21,000 contract for roundabout study at South Discovery Road and South Jacob Miller Road), suggesting combining with City's $20,000 study ~300 yards away at Highway 20 and Mill Road for a larger oval roundabout to improve safety; promoted idea for years; announced Washington State Ferries online meeting May 23 at 6 PM on proposed 4% annual fare increases localized by route.
  • Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour: Asked Public Works Director Mark (shaking head) for feedback; noted acute angles at intersection make it dangerous; ~quarter mile from City's project; no connection possible.
  • Commissioner Kate Dean: Triggered questions on larger roundabout tying in South Discovery; interest from City and Public Works; may need State funding; noted poor State budget timing.
  • Chair Greg Brotherton: Referenced talks with Public Works Director Monty; possible same consultants; compact roundabout complements larger project; result of City-County collaboration; quoted Lincoln on preparation; not siloed.

Public Comments

  • Tom Tiers: Suggested combining County ($21k) and City ($20k) roundabout studies for larger oval at Discovery/Jacob Miller/No/Mill Roads area for safety; Washington State Ferries meeting May 23, 6 PM on 4% fare hikes.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

  • Consent Item 7: $21,000 contract for roundabout study.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • No action taken; public comment closed.
  • Consent agenda (including Item 7) later approved unanimously.
  • No next steps specified.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:25:36.132–00:31:17.462 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, budgeting, operations, infrastructure, services, planning

Summary

The Board approved the May 15, 2023 consent agenda unanimously after brief discussion highlighting key items like noxious weed control capacity needs, CARES extension, Center Road overlay due to overdue resurfacing, closed landfill monitoring increase toward 2024 closure, solid waste advisory vacancies, credit card processing switch, and roundabout study. No items pulled despite public comment on roundabout.

Key Discussion Points

  • Commissioner Kate Dean: Noxious weed contract with Clallam County resourceful due to limited Washington Conservation Corps availability; CARES extension valuable after ride-alongs; Center Road contract increase proactive (25-30 years overdue); closed landfill monitoring increase to finish by 2024; SWAC vacancies.
  • Chair Greg Brotherton: Appreciated proactive Center Road planning; credit card switch improves transfer station service.
  • Limited discussion overall; items addressed via packet.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Noxious weed: Inter-agency agreement up to $15k with Clallam County for weed control (e.g., wild chervil) on roads.
  • CARES: $46k PSA with East Jefferson Fire/Rescue through Aug 2023.
  • Center Road: Amendment #1 adds $1.2M RATA funding (total $1.477M) for 2R overlay MP 10.34-14.58.
  • Closed landfill: Supplemental #1 with Aspect Consulting adds $45k (total $151k) for quarterly monitoring toward 2024 closure.
  • Solid waste advisory: Reappointments, citizen vacancies.
  • Transfer station: PSA with CardConnect for credit card processing (replaces unreliable Axia/BASYS).
  • Roundabout: $21k PSA with SCJ Alliance for South Discovery/South Jacob Miller concept design.
  • Board noted no major hidden issues; consent scrutinized per packet.

Financials

  • Noxious weed: Up to $15,000 (Road Fund/MOUs).
  • CARES: $46,000 (HRSA grant).
  • Center Road: +$1.2M (total $1.477M RATA).
  • Landfill: +$45,423 (total $151,191).
  • Roundabout: $21,046.
  • Credit card: Lower fees vs. current (~half Axia/BASYS).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Motion by Commissioner Dean to adopt consent agenda; seconded by Chair Brotherton.
  • Vote: Unanimous (all Aye).
  • No next steps specified.

Dosewallips River Restoration PSA Approval

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  • Time Range: 01:56:20.693–02:28:35.250 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, planning, infrastructure, other

Summary

Environmental Health presented PSA with Natural Systems Design ($444,887) for preliminary habitat restoration designs in Rocky Brook and Powerlines reaches to improve salmon habitat/resiliency. Board approved unanimously after Q&A on community impacts, modeling, timelines.

Key Discussion Points

  • Tami Pokorny: Planning only; Rocky Brook (RM 3.4-5.8): assessments, 2D model, resiliency plan, conceptual designs (e.g., ELJs); Powerlines (RM 1.0-1.9): advance to preliminary design/permits; landowner outreach via Dosewallips River Collaborative; county/state parks land.
  • Joey Smith (NSD): Iterative modeling ensures no-harm; ELJs for habitat; assesses upstream/downstream.
  • Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour: Clarified Powerlines first due to county land; iterative designs.
  • Commissioner Kate Dean: Interface with Brinnon; include sea-level rise in related planning.
  • Chair Greg Brotherton: Community modeling benefits.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

PSA details: Rocky Brook $149k (planning); Powerlines $295k (prelim design); funding RCO/USFS/NMFS; deliverables by Nov 2024; quarterly monitoring.

Financials

  • PSA: $444,887 (Road Fund/grants: RCO #21-1024/#18-1228, USFS, NMFS).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Motion by Commissioner Dean to approve PSA Apr 1, 2023–Nov 30, 2024; seconded.
  • Vote: Unanimous (all Aye).
  • DRC meetings June/Aug 2023.

Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule and Policy Update Workshop

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  • Time Range: 02:28:45.896–03:39:07.314 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, ordinances, services, operations

Summary

Parks/Rec presented updated 2023-2029 fee schedule (~$28k revenue increase, mainly campgrounds) and ordinance to shift fees to resolution (vs. ordinance) for efficiency/transparency. Board supported; public hearing June 12.

Key Discussion Points

  • Matt Tyler: Fees address inflation/use increase; pyramid cost recovery; campgrounds +$22k (comps $29-36/night); fields lower for kids; shelters 4/8hr rates; Rec Center modest.
  • Barbara Ehrlichman: Move fees to Title 3 Ch. 3.80; triennial review; CPI cap 5%; post online; resolution for future changes.
  • Board: Reasonable increments; EV charging note; transparency via regular agenda.
  • Philip Hunsucker: Simpler/more transparent; budget integration; Board of Health compatible.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Fee tables (campgrounds $25-40/night phased; fields $45/game kids); ordinance 3.80 JCC; ~$28k increase (78% campgrounds, 75% non-residents).

Financials

  • Projected +$28k (2023: $134k total); campgrounds main driver.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives; advisory board unanimously recommended.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • No action; workshop.
  • Public hearing June 12; consent item next meeting for advertising.
  • Departments transition fee schedules.

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