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09/18/23 09 AM: Goy Support, Consent OK, DNR Trust Lands Focus

Goy Support, Consent OK, DNR Trust Lands Focus

Jefferson County Board addressed staff support for Director Chris Goy, approved consent agenda, reviewed derelict vessel incident and shutdown risks, and held extensive DNR trust lands workshop prioritizing TLT/reconveyance.

Public Comment and Board Response: Support for Central Services Director Chris Goy

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  • Time Range: 00:00:58.841–00:10:06.883 (PART 1)
  • Categories: personnel, other

Summary

Department of Central Services staff submitted and read a letter expressing strong support for Director Chris Goy, who has been with the department for 10 months, praising his leadership, respectfulness, and advocacy amid reports of potential departure. The Board acknowledged the letter, expressed admiration for Goy, clarified the matter is in HR and County Administrator hands due to the administrator's leave, and noted ongoing involvement despite perceptions of limited attention. Public comment remained open until 9:30 a.m. with no further comments received.

Key Discussion Points

  • Jenny Matter (Central Services) read the letter on behalf of staff, highlighting Goy's support, guidance, and professionalism; staff distress over potential loss and request for county leaders' attention. Jenny Matter.
  • Chair Brotherton thanked staff and noted receipt of letter copy. Chair Brotherton.
  • Commissioner Kate (out on leave) felt uninformed but deferred to others. Commissioner Kate.
  • Commissioner Heidi shared admiration, noted hiring involvement, stated issue now with HR leadership post early conversations with Goy. Commissioner Heidi.
  • Commissioner Monty echoed support, noted HR holding pattern pending County Administrator Mark's return as Goy reports to Mark. Commissioner Monty.
  • Acting Administrator clarified not HR director's decision, requested patience amid timing challenges. Acting Administrator.

Public Comments

  • Jenny Matter (Department of Central Services): Read letter supporting Chris Goy's leadership and requesting board attention.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Public comment period kept open until 9:30 a.m.; board responded expressing support and clarifying process.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Ongoing HR process pending County Administrator's return; no further specified.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:10:06.883–00:12:27.626 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, contracts, personnel, services, other

Summary

The board briefly reviewed consent agenda items including hearing notices, budgets (e.g., Kon at $1,000,004 with foundational health noted), DCD backup support, and Olympic Educational Service District managing school-based mental health before unanimously approving the September 18, 2023 consent agenda. No items pulled for discussion; supporting materials detailed C-PACER program adoption hearing notice, multiple contracts (e.g., Noxious Weed Control $45,730, Mental Health $24,708+$191,260, DOH Amendment #15 $1.14M increase), on-call consultant $30,000, ESSENCE rescind, and Q3 budget appropriations $1.07M expenses.

Key Discussion Points

  • Brief mentions: Kon budget down post-COVID but $900,000 foundational health; DCD backup; Olympic ESD school mental health. Board.
  • "Limited discussion; item addressed primarily through supporting materials."

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Consent agenda included hearing notices, budgets, C-PACER ordinance hearing (10/09), contracts (Townzen $30k building/fire, WCC Noxious Weed $45,730, Benji Project $24,708 mental health, OESD $191,260 therapy, DOH Amendment #15 $1.14M), ESSENCE rescind, Q3 budgets ($75k PA software, $54k court AV). Board decision aligned with staff recommendations.

Financials

  • Kon: $1,000,004 (down post-COVID; $900,000 foundational health). Supporting materials: Multiple contracts/budgets totaling millions (e.g., DOH $7.31M total, Public Health grants/fees $930k+ revenue).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approve consent agenda as presented.
  • Vote: Unanimous (all aye).
  • No next steps specified.

Derelict Vessel Incident off Irondale Beach

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  • Time Range: 00:15:26.652–00:20:08.867 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, public safety, infrastructure

Summary

Acting Administrator briefed on a derelict 83-foot historic vessel (previously declared in Snohomish County) that sank off Irondale Beach, tracked by Coast Guard; initial no-fuel report contradicted by sheriff drone photo of oil sheen. DNR/Coast Guard handling removal; not on county worklist amid 280+ statewide priority vessels; linked to same owner as recent Port Hadlock removal. State jurisdiction in Puget Sound/Straits; federal beyond 3 miles.

Key Discussion Points

  • Vessel relocated, sank; oil sheen confirmed; Coast Guard/DNR lead. Acting Administrator.
  • State derelict program coordinates 1,000+ removals, 280 active; priority lists. Acting Administrator.
  • Same owner as "Cardiff" boat removed recently; anchoring as storage issue. Acting Administrator.

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: Informational; county not leading response.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Leader article/investigation; updates from sheriff/state program.

Potential Government Shutdown Impacts

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  • Time Range: 01:00:01.502–01:05:15.341 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, operations, other

Summary

Board discussed preparing for possible federal shutdown amid congressional warnings; Public Works reported no immediate reimbursements at risk (e.g., Secure Rural Schools received, sewer via state, fish barriers summer 2024). No major cash flow concerns countywide; longer shutdown could impact staffing/grants; monitor tribes/human services.

Key Discussion Points

  • Public Works: No immediate impacts; federal funds not billing now. Monty.
  • Countywide: PILT received; department directors low concern. Board.
  • Brinkmanship risks protracted; past impacts parks; advise checking associations. Commissioners.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No specific figures beyond prior receipts (Secure Rural Schools, PILT).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Monitor; no action.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Continue check-ins; prepare cash flow if protracted.

DNR Trust Lands Management Presentation and Discussion

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  • Time Range: 01:22:14.156–03:05:04.081 (PART 1)
  • Categories: land use, planning, budgeting, operations

Summary

DNR's Dwayne Emmons presented on trust lands overview (2.9M acres statewide, 14.7k acres county trust in Jefferson), management under fiduciary duty/HCP/SFIP (85% conserved/deferred), revenue flow to juniors, tools (direct transfer, carbon leasing, exchanges, pools, reconveyance, TLT), and $83M funding (70M acquisitions, 13.1M silviculture). Board pursued TLT/reconveyance for 4 parcels north of Hwy 104/Dabob NAP expansion; public split on conservation vs. revenue/jobs. DNR to assess vs. June letter nominations; processes/timelines vary (TLT 2yrs, 70M list Oct/Nov).

Key Discussion Points

  • Trust duties, HCP conserves 50k+ acres riparian/old growth/murrelet; <200 acres pre-1900 on-base. Dwayne Emmons.
  • Revenue place-based for county trust; 85% off-base. Dwayne Emmons.
  • Tools: Direct transfer new (fair market); carbon leasing complex; pools/exchanges for replacement. Dwayne Emmons.
  • 70M: 2k acres conservation (county concurrence) + silviculture; older forest/carbon studies. Dwayne Emmons.
  • County prioritizing north Hwy 104 low-productivity for TLT (Anderson Lake etc.); aligned with juniors. Commissioner Heidi.

Public Comments

  • Pam Gray: Asked for slides (to be posted).
  • Marcia Kelvin (Quilcene Fire Commissioner): Relies on timber revenue ($483k YTD); questions replacement age/revenue gap, buffers, excise/jobs impacts; noted DaveBob in district.
  • Bill Turner (Sierra Pacific Industries): Stumpage 20% activity; Pyramid Peak sale example ($1.75M, 1k+ jobs).
  • Richard Lindsay: Slides/slopes risks; preserve rare peninsula forests.
  • Gabe: Recent Rayonier clearcuts; multi-use over timber; fire risk.
  • Marta Brown: Support preservation; cedar browning.
  • Peter Bales (NW Watershed Institute): Support Dabob NAP expansion/reconveyance/TLT.
  • Heathcliff (American Forest Resource Council): DNR conservative; shifts lose working forest; include stakeholders.
  • Sheila: Support Dabob protection (water/wildlife).
  • Brian Lopez: Support Dabob; rare forests/slopes/water.
  • Kate Bushalon: Preserve Dabob uniqueness.
  • Rich Brathon: Support Dabob expansion.

Supporting Materials Referenced

June 28 letter nominated 4 TLT parcels (1,467 acres); $83M proviso/prior funding for conservation/replacement; aligns with packet DNR discussion.

Financials

Statewide DNR timber: 10-15k jobs/$1.5B activity/year; Jefferson county trust revenue place-based to juniors (schools/fire largest shares).

Alternatives & Amendments

  • TLT vs. reconveyance (parks only); direct transfer (county funds); exchanges/pools. Reasons: TLT buys replacement; reconveyance no new land.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational/workshop; pursue TLT applications (e.g., Anderson Lake).
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: DNR list 70M parcels Oct/Nov (county concurrence); TLT process (appraisal/rank/legislature); Dabob NAP tour Oct; staff-level on exchanges/north Hwy 104.

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