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09/25/23 09 AM: Board Approves Agenda, Updates Recompete, TIP, Aquatic Center Study

Board Approves Agenda, Updates Recompete, TIP, Aquatic Center Study

Jefferson County Commissioners approved consent agenda with contracts and grants; received updates on Recompete pilot program, 2024-2029 TIP/ACPs and bridges; reviewed Healthier Together aquatic center feasibility favoring Mountain View Commons site.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:02:07.734–00:05:09.024 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, budgeting, personnel, services, public safety

Summary

The Board reviewed and unanimously approved the consent agenda for September 25, 2023, which included multiple contracts and amendments such as noxious weed control, mental health navigator extension for Port Townsend Police, CARES program extension, anti-racist literacy workshop amendment, rural court security grant, road departure reduction project contract award, and others. Commissioners highlighted substantive items including addressing weeds head-on, extension of CARES team funding (noted for community impact after ride-alongs), and BHAC recommendations like mental health navigator returning to police after a gap. No items were pulled for separate discussion.

Key Discussion Points

  • Lots of good work; sweet contracts; weeds addressed head-on rather than waiting.
  • Commissioner (Unidentified): Grateful for CARES team extension; small but mighty impact on community.
  • BHAC recommendations prominent, including HRSA grant, mental health navigator to police (previously with sheriff; towns/police capacity noted).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Consent agenda items included: - Amendment to Usawa Consulting for anti-racist literacy trainings ($8,346 increase to $32,125 total; NACCHO grant-funded). - Rural Court Security Program grant ($31,183 from AOC). - Road Departure Reduction Project contract award to KT Contracting ($702,965; HSIP-funded). - Other items: CARES extension (no-cost to Oct 31), mental health navigator reallocation ($6,720 shift), noxious weeds MOUs ($9,000 annual), etc. Board decision aligned with staff recommendations; no divergences noted.

Financials

Multiple grant-funded and budgeted items; specifics in supporting materials (e.g., CARES $46,000 unchanged; road project $702,965 bid).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve the consent agenda as presented."
  • Vote: Unanimous (all Ayes; no Nays or abstentions).
  • Next Steps: Items proceed per staff direction (e.g., contracts executed).

Recompete Pilot Program Update

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  • Time Range: 00:30:19.537–00:49:37.815 (PART 1; peaks ~00:33:58–00:48:27)
  • Categories: budgeting, planning, infrastructure, services, contracts

Summary

Commissioners discussed progress on the joint Clallam-Jefferson Recompete grant application (federal EDA funds for workforce/economic development), prioritizing projects like Glencove (primary), port boat yard westward expansion (partial), Peninsula College programs, Wooden Boat School training, navigator program, childcare subsidies, and ENRIC studies. Equity concerns raised over Jefferson vs. Clallam project distribution; tribal projects lacking; Forks reluctant on support letter. Phase 1 due Oct 5; letters of support emphasized (50 drafted; quality over quantity). No action taken.

Key Discussion Points

  • Commissioner Greg: Pushed Glencove with port airport backup; partial boat yard; yielded on Clallam navigator after concerns on low-wage focus/DSHS overlap; education ~$6M (Peninsula College NA, offshore/onshore/maritime training; Wooden Boat $1.5M mobile training).
  • Childcare needs assessment/subsidies ($2M for nonprofits like Makah Head Start).
  • Equity: Jefferson infrastructure-heavy; Clallam needs social/navigator/incubation; Forks seeks more disadvantaged area funds despite distributed workforce benefits.
  • Tribal gap: Jamestown biotech uncertain; Makah/CRTC supportive but mill not ready.
  • Letters: ICG drafting general support; aim for specific + general; EDA favors private sector.
  • Commissioners: Complex tensions; push joint meeting if needed; confidence in progress despite challenges (Grace Harbor/Mason competing).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No direct packet reference; aligns with economic development planning. Glencove, boat yard, navigators, childcare, ENRIC noted as projects.

Financials

Rough phase 2 estimates: Peninsula College ~$6M; Wooden Boat $1.5M; navigators unspecified; childcare $2M subsidies. No final totals discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

Navigator initially questioned (low-wage/DSHS mismatch) but accepted for competitiveness/college need; Glencove primary over airport.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action taken; informational update.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps:
  • Phase 1 app Oct 5.
  • Additional task force mtg Wed.
  • Secure letters (ICG, city, businesses, tribes).
  • Phase 2 open for adjustments post-Phase 1.

2024-2029 TIP / 2024 ACP / 2023 Bridge Condition Report Briefing

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  • Time Range: 01:00:04.596–01:48:26.085 (PART 1)
  • Categories: infrastructure, budgeting, planning, operations

Summary

Public Works Director presented draft 2024-2029 Six-Year TIP (~$41.3M total), 2024 ACP ($10.9M), and 2023 Bridge Report (37 bridges; 2 deficient). Reviewed ~30 projects (e.g., Quilcene Complete Streets sidewalks, ODT connections, culvert replacements, overlays) with funding (CRAB, PROTECT, FLAP, HSIP, etc.), maps, and ACP priorities. Bridge updates: 2 deficient (Little Quilcene, Yarr—load post pending); maintenance needs (Hurst Creek repaint, Donovan shoulder repair). No action; public hearing later.

Key Discussion Points

  • Eric Kuzma: TIP/ACP submittal due Oct 2; ACP=2024 TIP year. Highlighted Quilcene sidewalks (PE funded to Oct 25), ODT to Anderson Lake ($4.5M), Naylors culverts ($1.9M PROTECT), Center Rd 2R ($1.7M CRAB mill/fill), road departure signs/guardrail ($703K award), Little Quilcene bridge, Try sidewalks, washouts (Lords Lake/Shine Rd FEMA), culvert slip-lining, etc.
  • County forces limit $1.26M; equipment $543K.
  • Bridges: 35 NBIS; Little Quilcene/Yarr deficient; load posts on 4 (+Yarr).
  • Commissioners: Speed signs Quilcene; Anderson Lake Rd edge drop (DOT ROW fix); Hellwering tribs, Van Trump/Trojans paving.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Draft TIP/ACPs detailed projects/funding (e.g., ODT $4.5M STP(BR); total ACP $10.9M).
  • Bridge Report: 37 bridges; maintenance (Hurst $90K prior denied); projects (Tower/Thorndyke complete). Board aligned with staff; no divergences.

Financials

TIP total $41.3M; 2024 ACP $10.9M (construction $9.1M; equip $543K). Examples: Quilcene $PE funded; Center $1.7M CRAB 100%; road departure $703K HSIP.

Alternatives & Amendments

Design tweaks (Quilcene ROW); mill/fill vs. full overlay (Center saves $).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Briefing only; no action.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Public hearing TIP adoption; ACP by Dec 31 pre-budget.

Healthier Together Aquatic Center Feasibility Study

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  • Time Range: 01:51:04.517–02:58:55.817 (PART 1)
  • Categories: infrastructure, budgeting, planning, services

Summary

Opsis Architecture presented final feasibility study for "Healthier Together" aquatic/wellness center replacing existing pool: Mountain View Commons site recommended; base plan (29.7K sf, $37.1M) with lap/rec pools, wellness room, pickleball; full build ($45.9M) adds gym/fitness. PFD funding (0.2% sales/2% lodging tax) with $15M fundraising goal; ops subsidy ~$0.4M (66-83% recovery). Countywide vote; partners (city, hospital, YMCA, schools). No action; support sought end-Oct.

Key Discussion Points

  • Opsis (Jim/Erica): Site eval (MVC top); base program (pools, sauna, etc.); solar/wood design; costs incl. 33% soft/escalation; ops proforma (YMCA assume); PFD vs. MPD (PFD favored: tourist $, 1 vote).
  • Staff/Partners: Existing pool failing (roof/boilers); swim test failures (50 kids); county users (dist 1-3); showers study needed; PFD timing for grants.
  • Commissioners: County investments (e.g., HJ Carroll)? MPD binary risk? Operator (Y?); art %; South Co access.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Final report: MVC site; base $37.1M; PFD rec (sales $10-40/resident); $15M goal ($5M each grants/philanthropy); school land $2-3M; surveys favor MVC.

Financials

Base: $37.1M ($27.9M const.); ops $1.27M exp/$0.84M rev ($0.43M sub). Full: $45.9M; $2.08M exp/$1.73M rev ($0.35M sub). Current sub $0.4M.

Alternatives & Amendments

MPD prop tax alt (2 votes/supermaj); renovate existing (analysis pending).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational briefing; support sought Oct end.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps:
  • Existing facility analysis end-Sept.
  • City Council Oct 16; BOCC end-Oct support.
  • Geotech Jan 2024; PFD Apr 2024 ballot.

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