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08/05/24 09 AM: Recompete Grant Win, Shelter ROI Issues, Fees, Fire Gear Approved

Recompete Grant Win, Shelter ROI Issues, Fees, Fire Gear Approved

Jefferson County Commissioners announced North Olympic Peninsula as Recompete Grant finalist ($35M over 5 years), fielded public concerns on shelter ROI/HIPAA issues with responses on ongoing fixes and restored laundry vouchers, unanimously approved consent agenda, authorized joining WSAC lawsuit vs DCYF, set public hearing for DCD fee updates to $123.20/hr, funded $17k Fire Marshal equipment (vehicle deferred), and authorized tribal consultation agreement for trust land transfers.

Recompete Grant Award Announcement

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  • Time Range: 00:00:52.508–00:02:02.009 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, planning, other

Summary

Chair announced that the North Olympic Peninsula was selected as one of six finalists out of 652 applicants for the Recompete Grant, awarding $35 million over five years to remove barriers in social services, schools, workforce building, Jefferson EDC, North Olympic Development, counsel, Peninsula College, and Olympic Health. Kudos given to team including Amanda Christopherson; some projects did not receive funding but more details to follow later in meeting.

Key Discussion Points

  • Grant to support barrier removals across multiple sectors and organizations.
  • Most subscribed program ever; highly competitive selection.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

  • $35 million over 5 years.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Proclaimed award; more details later in agenda.
  • Vote: Informational announcement; no vote.
  • Next Steps: Press release to be issued; breakdown of unfunded projects later in meeting.

Public Comments on Shelter/Housing ROI and Related Issues

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  • Time Range: 00:02:02.009–00:24:23.991 (PART 1)
  • Categories: services, personnel, public safety, contracts, planning

Summary

Multiple public commenters raised concerns about Release of Information (ROI) forms at Bayside shelter and American Legion, alleging HIPAA violations, illegal data sharing/selling, human trafficking, and threats of eviction; praised opposition by Chair; inquired about Mom's Laundromat vouchers; agenda posting/AV Capture issues; hybrid/virtual meeting listings; called for compassion, no bullying, separate ROI forms, and meetings with Bayside/Legion/shelter providers. Commissioners responded post-comment period, noting ongoing work with Bayside/Shelter Coalition, challenging HIPAA claim but seeking compliant path for notifications, internet outage caused posting issues, laundry vouchers restored via consent agenda.

Key Discussion Points

  • Maggie: ROI illegal, HIPAA violation, data to non-gov orgs, human trafficking; county/Bayside history of fraud.
  • Gordon: MRC meeting listed as virtual but hybrid in-person.
  • Julia: Support limiting bartender info access; question on Mom's laundry vouchers (no longer accepted?).
  • Shelley/Tom: Agenda not posted timely/AV Capture down; VCC agenda/AV Capture issues.
  • Kelly: Choice between street/signing ROI feels oppressive; offer assistance; questions on bans/discrimination.
  • Commissioners: Working on ROI (not HIPAA-protected but protected info); meetings with Bayside/Legion; laundry vouchers delayed but now funded (state FY start?); agenda posted per requirements despite outage.

Public Comments

  • Maggie: Alleged illegal ROI use by Bayside/American Legion/Health Dept; human trafficking/racketeering.
  • Gordon King: MRC meeting hybrid, not virtual.
  • Julia: Oppose bartender access to info; laundry voucher inquiry.
  • Tom Tears: VCC/AV Capture not functioning.
  • Shelley Arnell: Late agenda posting; support Maggie, no bullying.
  • Kelly: ROI oppressive; suggest Bayside/Legion/shelter provider meeting.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Separate ROI forms for notifications vs services.
  • Kelly offered to assist/mediate.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No formal action; commissioners to continue ROI discussions with Bayside/Legion/Coalition.
  • Vote: N/A.
  • Next Steps: Chair meeting with Bayside; Shelter Coalition addressing; relay offers for assistance.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:24:23.991–00:28:02.096 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, infrastructure, services, contracts, personnel

Summary

Robust consent agenda approved unanimously without items pulled; highlighted Phase 4 sewer work contract (grateful for contractor, traffic management), Mom's Laundromat laundry vouchers ($ amount not specified, delayed but now state FY-aligned), historical document image enhancement (interesting, potential in-house capacity), Gray resignation from advisory committee (sad, teams filling).

Key Discussion Points

  • Heidi: Item 2 sewer huge, good contractor.
  • Motion to approve by Kate, seconded.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Supporting materials on Laserfiche (not on AV Capture due to outage); agenda posted 24h advance per requirements; items include sewer, laundry vouchers, historical docs contract ($30k setup + $1/page for 150k pages?), surveyor contracts.

Financials

No specific figures discussed beyond general contracts/budgets.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Moved and seconded to approve and adopt the consent agenda, as presented."
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes: 3).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Authorization to Join WSAC Lawsuit Against DCYF

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  • Time Range: 00:28:10.071–00:42:36.741 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, personnel, other

Summary

Prosecutor Melissa requested authorization to join WSAC/Pacifica Law Group lawsuit against DCYF for suspending juvenile rehab intake (July 5), violating RCW requiring custody >30 days; Jefferson unique w/o detention, contracts Kitsap (now refusing); approved unanimously after public comment (none).

Key Discussion Points

  • DCYF freeze caused issues; Jefferson lacks facility, cascading from others.
  • Kate/Heidi: Hold state accountable; proctor house insufficient for some.
  • Motion by Heidi, seconded by Chair.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Agenda request/materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve Jefferson County's participation in the lawsuit by WSAC against DCYF related to youth/young adult offenders sentenced into JR facilities."
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes: 3).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

DCD Fee Schedule Update Workshop and Hearing Notice

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  • Time Range: 00:46:13.714–01:15:19.348 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, permits, land use, operations, ordinances

Summary

DCD workshop on FCS study recommending $123.20/hr for 100% recovery (building/fire/land use fees); adjustments for efficiencies (e.g., shoreline 21h, forestry 4h); added 2h CAM; approved hearing notice unanimously for Aug 19 (publish Aug 7/14); public comments on guardrails/efficiency/inspections.

Key Discussion Points

  • Hourly rate $123.20; base fees unchanged (valuation-based).
  • Reductions: shoreline exemption 2h, SDR limited 1h, lot consolidation 2h, forestry 4h.
  • CAM 2h; pre-app voluntary.
  • Public: guardrails needed, no exceeding base, past no-inspection issues.

Public Comments

  • Tom Tears: No guardrails/efficiency docs; resolution vs ordinance less scrutiny; suggest IPD cap.
  • Shelley Arnell: Guardrails esp consultants; adds project costs.

Supporting Materials Referenced

FCS study; current/proposed schedules shown.

Financials

  • New rate: $123.20/hr (from $111).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approve hearing notice for publication Aug 7/14, hearing Aug 19.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes: 3).
  • Next Steps: Publish notice; materials on Laserfiche Wed post-pub; hearing Aug 19; effective Sep 1.

Fire Marshal Office Resource Request

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  • Time Range: 01:15:22.594–02:28:02.151 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, operations, infrastructure, public safety, contracts

Summary

Fire Marshal requested $83k one-time for vehicle/software/gear (F150 clean cab, Tyler modules, PPE); ongoing $10k/yr vehicle; EV concerns (range/charge); approved ~$17k equipment excluding vehicle (defer for EV); public GPS/phone query.

Key Discussion Points

  • Vehicle: F150 for inspections/investigations; EV Lightning rejected (range drops w/load/trailer).
  • Software: Tyler Fire Prevention/Crew Force (~$7.6k one-time, $4k/yr neutral via fee).
  • Gear/PPE: Packs, GPS, PAPR respirators.
  • Future: Tyler Business module $47k.

Public Comments

  • Tom Tears: GPS unnecessary (phones suffice); EV range/charging available.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Slides on needs/vehicles/software.

Financials

  • One-time: $83,928 (vehicle $67,943, tech $7,599, gear $4,886, PAPR $3,500).
  • Ongoing: Vehicle $10,212/yr; software $4,200/yr (neutral).

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Rent vehicle ($10k/yr); second-life/grants not viable; EV considered/rejected.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approve up to $17k equipment excluding vehicle.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes: 3).
  • Next Steps: Revisit vehicle as EV; Fleet workshop.

Trust Land Transfer Tribal Consultation Agreement

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  • Time Range: 02:28:02.151–03:01:57.900 (PART 1)
  • Categories: land use, planning, contracts

Summary

Workshop on draft agreement w/Point No Point Treaty Council to protect treaty rights for 4 DNR trust land transfer projects; catch-22 in process (ranking pre-covenants); authorized Chair Dean to sign; special meeting tomorrow.

Key Discussion Points

  • Tribal opposition letter; need support for ranking (15pts).
  • Agreement: Treaty rights easement on parcels; objection process/mediation.
  • Process timeline tight (ranking Fri).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Draft agreement/easement/letter.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Authorize Chair Dean to sign agreement; keep 3pm special meeting.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes: 3).
  • Next Steps: 1pm tribal meeting tomorrow; finalize/sign.

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