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08/21/23 09 AM: Legislative Agenda, Grants, Timber, TIP, Bridge Updates

Legislative Agenda, Grants, Timber, TIP, Bridge Updates

Jefferson County Commissioners received informational updates on biennial legislative agenda (Lammered Innovation, septage issues), Recompete grant collaboration with EDCs/tribes, DNR Q2 timber revenue ($1.5M) and theft concerns, Public Works $41M TIP amid staffing shortages, Lower Big Quilcene $25M RAISE bridge/levee project roles, and unanimously approved $1.29M Hoh River resiliency ELJ design grant agreement. No actions on most items; next steps include meetings, reports, TIP adoption.

Legislative Agenda Update

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  • Time Range: 00:49:23.360–00:53:34.028 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, other

Summary

Commissioners received an update on the development of the county's biennial legislative agenda, including review of 14 remaining items from the prior session and new proposals like the Lammered Innovation concept. Enthusiasm was expressed for aligning additional uses at Lammered with environmental performance standards, though the governor's office indicated no interest and potential veto. Discussion highlighted limited funding expectations for the upcoming session due to elections and biennial cycle, emphasizing foundation-laying for long-term priorities via NOLA and WASAC; septage capacity issues in Puget Sound were raised for potential elevation.

Key Discussion Points

  • Kate Dean: Described process of reviewing prior items and new proposals; noted Lammered Innovation draft accepted but governor's veto threat; low expectations for funding/action this session.
  • Unidentified speaker: Raised worsening septage capacity in Puget Sound, DOE regulation changes; suggested elevating to WASAC/NOLA after near-miss on funding a DOE study last session.
  • Kate Dean: Acknowledged criteria for prioritizing issues, tricky overlap with WASAC agenda; committed to updates from NOLA/WASAC.

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: No action taken; informational update.
  • Next Steps: Continued updates from NOLA/WASAC; consideration of septage issue.

Recompete Grant Application Collaboration

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  • Time Range: 00:58:33.162–01:03:40.181 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, budgeting, other

Summary

Commissioners discussed ongoing collaboration with Clallam/Jefferson EDCs, tribes, and transit authorities on Phase 1/2 Recompete grant applications due October 5, using consultant Ted Stern. Emphasis placed on leader-led strategic projects over broad public ideation, focusing on distressed areas like Glen Cove, workforce/childcare barriers, and infrastructure like Brennan sewer. Weekly Friday 2 PM meetings planned with criteria forthcoming; Jefferson EDC lacks strong project but interested in workforce.

Key Discussion Points

  • Greg Brotherton: Described meetings with EDCs, tribes, transit; agreed on Stern; short deadline for 8-page app; advocated leader-led strategic projects aligning with Enric (distressed areas).
  • Greg Brotherton: Highlighted tribal projects (Makah mill, Jamestown biotech); childcare pipeline challenges despite new facilities; criteria from Stern this week.
  • Kate Dean: Noted enthusiasm, process debates.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Public ideation vs. strategic projects: Greg advocated latter for October deadline.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action taken; informational.
  • Next Steps: Weekly meetings Fridays 2 PM; Phase 1 app by Oct 5.

DNR Timber Sales Update and Theft Concerns

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  • Time Range: 01:27:58.902–02:22:59.679 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, operations, public safety

Summary

DNR provided Q2 income report ($1.5M, key sales: Bolton rehab closed, Beaver Valley $1.4M fast-logged, Mt Jupiter access ongoing) and full timber sale process overview from screening to silviculture. Theft of retention trees on Pennywise sale raised; DNR seeks sheriff/tribal assistance, cameras (rec sites buying 20 new), though gates/locks limited effect. Projections: Q3/Q4 ~$2.5-3M, 2024 ~$2.5M; sustainable harvest ongoing.

Key Discussion Points

  • Drew Rosanbalm: Q2 revenue details, projections; theft on Pennywise (furs stolen), requests sheriff eyes/cameras.
  • David Hern: Detailed process (remote/field recon, specialists, docs/reviews, FPA/SEPA, appraisal/BNR/auction, pre-work conf, admin, closeout/silviculture).
  • Commissioners: Theft countermeasures (cameras effective for plates/faces; gates keep honest people honest, locks stolen); new LEOs approved.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

DNR income spreadsheet shared (Q2 details, projections); packet resent post-meeting.

Financials

  • Q2 revenue: $1.5M (Bolton closed, Beaver Valley $1.4M, Mt Jupiter $4k).
  • 2023 proj: Q3/4 $2.5-3M; total ~$5.4M.
  • 2024 proj: ~$2.5M (Last Crocker Sorts ~$2M+).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action taken; informational.
  • Next Steps: Assist theft prevention (cameras, sheriff contacts); Q3 report.

Public Works Capital Transportation Program / TIP Briefing

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  • Time Range: 02:23:14.326–03:03:18.028 (PART 1)
  • Categories: infrastructure, budgeting, planning, personnel

Summary

Public Works briefed on heavy TIP workload (34 projects, $41M 2024-29) amid staffing shortages (4 PMs, right-of-way rep retiring), grant successes (e.g., Quilcene bridge $18M RAISE), and sewer demands. Concerns raised on capacity for construction mgmt/inspections (e.g., HCSEG/JST bridge needs county TIP inclusion, plans review, but not full oversight like WSDOT did prior). Prioritization needed for budget/TIP adoption.

Key Discussion Points

  • Monte Reinders/Eric Kuzma: TIP projects (Jefferson Rd signs $572k, Quilcene streets ROW holdup, ODT 3.5mi, culverts/overlays/slides); staffing (4 PMs maxed, sewer pulls resources); Quilcene bridge ($18M, county bridge, needs TIP/plans review/inspection team, MOU).
  • Commissioners: Capacity limits, consultant limits; bridge roles (TIP add, review divergence from staff recs).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Draft TIP packet; project handouts.

Financials

  • 2024-29 TIP: $41M (Fed $27M, State $11M, Local $1.5M).
  • Key: Center Rd culvert $6M, Yarr bridge $5M, Quilcene streets $5M.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action; briefing for budget/TIP.
  • Next Steps: TIP adoption fall; Quilcene bridge mtg 1:30pm.

Lower Big Quilcene Riverscape Restoration (Linger Longer Bridge)

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  • Time Range: 03:03:41.864–04:02:51.299 (PART 1)
  • Categories: infrastructure, planning, budgeting, other

Summary

HCSEG/JST presented $25M RAISE-funded project: 1040ft bridge replace 81ft span, renature river channel (1883 alignment), potential south setback levee on HCSEG land. Detour via Rogers temp bridge; all ROW acquired except 1 (adjustable). County roles: TIP add, plans approval, ROW use permission, ownership/ maint (bridge yes, levee ? funding issue).

Key Discussion Points

  • Randy/Gus Johnson: Project history/flooding (1.5yr events cut access), design (wide bridge w/paths/trail), levee need (protect neighborhood, low maint riprap, maint ?), timeline (bid Dec, mob Mar, 1.5yrs constr), roles/MOA.
  • Monte Reinders: Levee maint funding challenge (no road fund, gen fund/FEMA only post-disaster); bridge constr mgmt needs qualified team (not county capacity).
  • Commissioners: Support, levee consequences (future fail risk), outreach (port/marina/Clay Banks), PHMPR ROW.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Slides (site, design, elevs, timeline, roles).

Financials

  • $25M RAISE (JST); bridge ~$18M, floodplain $7M.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Levee: Build w/o maint commitment (future risk) or omit.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action; workshop.
  • Next Steps: Permits, TIP add, MOA finalize, plans review, outreach flyers.

Hoh River Resiliency – Lindner Complex Reach Design

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  • Time Range: 04:04:03.243–04:25:57.996 (PART 1)
  • Categories: infrastructure, planning, contracts

Summary

JCPH presented $1.29M RCO grant (88% state, 12% Hoh Tribe in-kind LiDAR) for reach-scale ELJ design (RM21-23) to protect 150ac forested floodplain habitat, enhance salmon/community resilience vs. avulsion/erosion. Includes outreach (24 events, sign), landowner support; RFP soon. Board unanimously approved agreement (7/1/23-6/30/26).

Key Discussion Points

  • Tami Pokorny: Erosion accel, mature forest loss, side channels; ELJs mimic wood cycle; landowner support; wiki jobs/coast focus.
  • Commissioners: ELJ/Dolos track record (20+yrs success, Dolos aesthetic issue); concerns (sportsmen/boating, fishing access).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Grant docs, LiDAR, maps.

Financials

  • Total: $1,289,860 ($1.14M grant, $150k match).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Unanimous approval (motion Heidi, 2nd Greg).
  • Vote: Aye (3-0).
  • Next Steps: RFP next week; picnic 9/23.

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