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08/12/24 09 AM: Commissioners Approve Consent Agenda, Advance EV Fleet, Waste Planning

Commissioners Approve Consent Agenda, Advance EV Fleet, Waste Planning

Jefferson County meeting featured consent agenda approvals (EDC funding, grants, appointments minus one pulled item), public comments on homelessness, lands, permits, EDC, EVs, JUMP; unanimous approval for 4 EV fleet vehicles with infrastructure plan; solid waste site screening update with next steps for task force and open house.

Opening Announcements and Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:00:00–00:42:10 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, personnel, contracts, planning, infrastructure, budgeting

Summary

The meeting was called to order with brief announcements on the county fair and potential cancellation of the August 26 meeting due to scheduling conflicts and a continued public hearing placeholder. Consent Agenda item 14 (Port Ludlow Drainage District appointment end date) was pulled for correction on the appointment of Ron Mountain to complete Gary Ryder's term. The remainder of the Consent Agenda was approved unanimously, including items such as Amendment No. 2 to EDC funding ($100,000/year for 2025-2026 from PIF), surplus declaration/trade-in of Case CX140E excavator, EV fleet workshop materials, solid waste site selection, BHC website amendment, BST aggregate bid award to Bruch and Bruch ($555,067), Center Road fish barrier grant resolution, JUMP Playground Phase 2 agreement ($515,565 DSHS grant), corrections hiring incentive MOA ($10,000 for Lakai Berteig), RCO parks maintenance grant ($82,823), WSDOT trail agreement ($1,519,332), Chimacum DD dissolution hearing notice, PIF RFP issuance ($600,000 max), PIF Board alternate appointment (County Administrator), Port Ludlow DD appointment (Ron Mountain), and MRC membership changes.

Key Discussion Points

  • Pulled item 14 due to incorrect end date; Ron Mountain appointed to complete term, noted for drainage district expertise.
  • Callouts: Collective bargaining with FOP corrections for retention; OD/PT connection ($1.5M shared funds over 3 years); National Fish Passage Program grant match queried (US Fish & Wildlife); MRC youth seat filled by Caleb (first time).
  • PIF RFP for economic development up to $600K approved by PIF Board.

Public Comments

No public comment specifically on consent agenda items during approval; earlier comments referenced EDC funding (closed meetings, lack of transparency).

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Consent items detailed in packet: EDC Amendment No. 2 ($200K total PIF, RCW 82.14.370); excavator trade-in ($214K value); EV cost comparisons; solid waste sites; BHC website (+$10K to $17.7K HRSA); BST bid (low bid $555K vs. $857K estimate); fish barrier ($505K grant); JUMP Phase 2 ($516K DSHS, inclusive toddler area); corrections MOA ($10K incentive); parks maintenance ($83K RCO); trail funding ($1.5M WSDOT); Chimacum DD hearing (RCW 36.96.010); PIF RFP ($600K); appointments.

Financials

  • EDC: $100K/year 2025-2026 (PIF #306).
  • OD/PT: $1.5M (3 years shared, ~$500K/year).
  • BST aggregate: $555K (road fund).
  • Various grants: $516K JUMP, $83K parks, $505K fish barrier (matches noted).
  • No financials discussed for pulled item.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed. Consent minus item 14.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve and adopt the consent agenda other than item 14, as presented." Motion by Tim (unidentified, likely commissioner), seconded.
  • Vote: Unanimous (all in favor).
  • Next Steps: Item 14 reappears next week; Chimacum DD hearing August 29; PIF RFP issuance.

Public Comment Period and Board Responses

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  • Time Range: 00:01:37–00:35:32 (PART 1)
  • Categories: services, planning, contracts, public safety, personnel, other

Summary

Public comments addressed homelessness services exploitation, trust land transfer transparency, Pleasant Harbor Resort permit delays, EDC funding opacity, EV fleet comparisons, and JUMP playground progress. Board responded emphasizing transparency efforts, robust processes, advocacy impacts, permit complexities, EDC reforms/statutory allowances, and EV leadership/climate goals.

Key Discussion Points

  • Maggie criticized homeless contractors/lobbying, data exploitation, lack of showers/toilets; board noted audits, ROI changes due to advocacy, shelter updates.
  • Ed Bowen questioned trust land transfer committee openness, public info access; board detailed online materials, recordings, revenue analyses (e.g., Dabob Bay 50-60% non-harvestable), consultations.
  • Shelley Arnold sought Pleasant Harbor demolition permit update; board committed to site visit, noted complex 1000-page agreement, litigation risks.
  • Mr. Tiers opposed $100K EDC funding (closed meetings), suggested EV alternatives (Tesla); board affirmed RCW allowance, EDC progress, supported EV analysis review.
  • JUMP supporters thanked for grants ($500K Phase 1, $516K Phase 2), showed Phase 2 plans; board congratulated.

Public Comments

  • Maggie: SDN embezzlement, homeless exploitation, prioritize housing/shower facilities over data; Jefferson #1 per capita homeless.
  • Ed Bowen (West Jefferson taxpayer): Trust land transfer fiduciary duty, public process transparency, county rep outreach.
  • Shelley Arnold (Brinnon): Pleasant Harbor Resort demolition permits delayed despite promises.
  • Mr. Tiers: EDC closed meetings/lying; EV: Chevy good, prefer Tesla Model Y/3, longer life/maintenance critiques.
  • JUMP group: $516K DSHS grant Phase 2 (toddler structure, shade, merry-go-round); Phase 1 $500K.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Trust lands: DNR website applications/recordings; Peter Bales report. EDC: RCW allowance, PIF Board vote. Pleasant Harbor: Complex agreement, DCD efforts. EVs: Packet analysis critiqued.

Financials

EDC: $100K PIF (2 years prior). OD/PT: $1.5M shared.

Alternatives & Amendments

EV alternatives: Tesla Model 3/Y suggested over Nissan Leaf.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No formal action; responses provided.
  • Vote: N/A.
  • Next Steps: Trust lands info to public pre-Sept 4 DNR; Pleasant Harbor site visit Wed; EDC openness discussion; EV workshop followed.

Electric Vehicle Fleet Transition Workshop

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  • Time Range: 01:13:46–02:02:12 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, infrastructure, budgeting, planning

Summary

Fleet Manager presented EV transition plan targeting admin/motor pool replacements, with 2025 commitments from Public Works/Public Health sedans and JCSO Blazer EV pursuit test. Cost comparisons showed similar lifecycle costs but higher upfront EV capital; state mandate by 2035 noted. Board approved proceeding with 4 EVs, charging infrastructure plan, and policy development.

Key Discussion Points

  • Focus: Sedans/sedans (Leaf vs Versa); pursuit (Blazer vs Explorer); similar annual costs (~$5K sedan, $20K pursuit), lower EV fuel/maintenance.
  • Challenges: Upfront costs ($15K sedan, $16K pursuit gaps), infrastructure, range/towing/cold, take-home charging, 10yr/100K mile assumptions critiqued (longer EV life possible).
  • Public input: Tesla superior; e-bikes/charging at transit.
  • Board: Policy/process for decisions; leadership on climate; infrastructure priority (Level 2, grants); proceed despite gaps.

Public Comments

  • Mr. Tiers: Tesla Model Y/3 better range/price; overstated EV maintenance, conservative pursuit lifespan.
  • Maggie: EV/charging stations at transit for bikes.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Packet: Sedan EV $35K vs ICE $21K (adj. $39K/$24K); pursuit EV $91K vs $75K; fuel $0.11/mile EV vs $3.97 gas; state list.

Financials

  • Sedan EV: $35,731 ($38,731 adj.); annual $5,274.
  • Pursuit EV: $91,205 adj.; annual $19,713 (fuel $778).
  • Gaps funded via dept/general fund infusions.

Alternatives & Amendments

Tesla Model 3/Y; Lightning truck (Fire Marshal viable, range issue); no policy yet (test first).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Fleets of Public Works move forward with the 4 electric vehicles... develop plan for charging infrastructure... further work on a policy." Motion by Kate, seconded.
  • Vote: Unanimous (all aye).
  • Next Steps: Acquire 2 sedans (PW/PH 2025), JCSO Blazer, Fire Marshal truck; infrastructure quotes (Facilities/Fleet); policy research (MRC samples).

Solid Waste Transfer Station Replacement Planning Update

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  • Time Range: 02:21:34–02:59:01 (PART 1)
  • Categories: infrastructure, planning, land use, operations

Summary

Public Works updated on solid waste facilities planning: Phase 1 consultant screened 11 sites; staff Phase 2 expanded to 26, fatal flaws to 4; Phase 3 regional (N/C/S) analysis via guiding principles. Process paused for local knowledge recalibration; next: task force reconvene Sept, open house, site recommendation, joint city/county mtg.

Key Discussion Points

  • Current: Marginally adequate, $10M replacement.
  • Survey: 319 responses favor high service/low cost.
  • Screens: 8 criteria to 11; staff to 26/4; regional grid (flexibility/equity/env./partnerships).
  • Population centers: Chimacum area.
  • Existing site out (traffic, acreage); 80-acre zoned parcel viable.
  • GH emissions: Self-haul vs contractor.

Public Comments

No public comment during update.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Grace Harbor visit (efficient rural TS); traffic studies (4 county sites); consultant peer review.

Financials

Replacement ~$10M (2024 est., up from $8M 2022); funding strategy later (tipping fees, district).

Alternatives & Amendments

Grace Harbor model (consolidated, low self-haul).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational workshop; no action.
  • Vote: N/A.
  • Next Steps: Task force Sept (WAC observers); open house; preferred site analysis; joint BOCC/City Council; funding consultant (tipping/district hybrid).

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