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12/16/24 09 AM: Board Approves Consent Agenda, Establishes Road Tax District

Board Approves Consent Agenda, Establishes Road Tax District

Jefferson County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda including contracts and appointments; established Transportation Benefit District after public opposition on road funding; approved JCC amendments for permit timelines; supported healthcare SANE grant; workshopped trail naming; briefings on shelters and public comments on services/veterans.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:02:47.000–00:05:17.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: operations, contracts, personnel, planning

Summary

The board reviewed and unanimously approved the consent agenda for December 16, 2024, which included routine items such as termination of the agreement with Cold Pizza Creative LLC (no invoices submitted), award of bid for on-site grinder pump installation, open space current use assessment tax agreements, reappointment of three Climate Action Committee members (Jaime Duyck, Krista Myers, Dave Seabrook), and other procedural matters. No items were pulled for separate discussion. Supporting materials detailed the CAC reappointments and open space agreements.

Key Discussion Points

  • Commissioner noted termination of Cold Pizza Creative as they never billed.
  • Mention of sewer grinder pump bid without details on comparison to engineer's estimate.
  • Acknowledgment of open space items from prior week.
  • Thanks to reappointed CAC members for service.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Termination of Professional Services Agreement with Cold Pizza Creative LLC for JC Choices website maintenance (no fiscal impact as no work invoiced).
  • 2024 Open Space Current Use Assessment Tax Agreements for Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group and Zoe Zuker & Eugene Allday.
  • Climate Action Committee reappointments (terms expiring 12/31/2027).

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "I move that we approve the consent agenda Or December 16th, 2024."
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes from all commissioners).
  • Next Steps: Items implemented as approved.

Public Comment Period

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  • Time Range: 00:01:13.000–00:28:37.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: services, public safety, personnel

Summary

Public comment was opened before and after consent agenda with limited in-room participation initially. Julia Cochran suggested pooling resources from health department, Recovery Cafe, and Dovehouse ($8,000 + $4-5,000 each annually) for a laundry facility for unsheltered individuals. John Hamilton updated on veterans services, noting budget overage, service officer shortages, and $10,155 available expenses/$240,000 in investment account. Becky (Maggie) raised concerns about government agency accessibility, exploitation in homelessness "industry" via documentaries, and praised harm reduction exhibit.

Key Discussion Points

  • Board responses included appreciation for veterans work, clarification on veteran fund budget ($60,000 previously, volunteer-based), SSVF grant challenges, and defense of documentary filmmaking.
  • Discussion on veteran needs, service officers, and potential future support.

Public Comments

  • Julia Cochran: Proposed pooled laundry facility for unsheltered to reduce costs; noted harm reduction conversations.
  • John Hamilton (Chimacum): Veterans Advisory Committee update; service officer availability; thanked commissioners.
  • Becky (Maggie): Difficulty contacting state agencies; exploitation of marginalized groups by filmmakers/nonprofits; thanks to harm reduction for exhibit.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

  • Health dept/Recovery Cafe/Dovehouse: $8,000/$4-5,000 annually each for laundry.
  • Veterans fund: $10,155 available expenses; ~$240,000 investment account; previously $60,000/year.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

No action taken; comments noted. - Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Thresholds Briefing

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  • Time Range: 00:19:34.000–00:23:52.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, services

Summary

Staff presented updated cold weather response tiers (unchanged thresholds: Tier 1 at 40°F or below for 3 days; Tier 2 at 35°F high/30°F low or 2+ inches precip/snow; Tier 3 below 25°F or 4+ inches accum). Changes allow VM/Public Health activation upon shelter request for adverse weather. Public Health advancing upfront payments for FEMA reimbursements. Shelters activated today under compromise.

Key Discussion Points

  • Tiers outline DEM/public health alerts, shelter openings, extended operations.
  • Shelter staffing challenges noted; donor kitchen approved.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Document shared outlining tiers (prepared by Laura GT).

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

No action taken; informational briefing. - Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Naming New Trail Section Workshop

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  • Time Range: 00:32:33.000–01:00:02.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, infrastructure, land use

Summary

Workshop with Jeff Bowman (Peninsula Trails Coalition), Eric Kuzma/Samantha Rance (Public Works) on naming trail from Hood Canal Bridge to ODT. Coalition recommends "Olympic Discovery Trail" for grant/advocacy consistency with Great American Rail Trail/Puget Sound to Pacific. Public Works raised concerns: emergency response confusion (e.g., duplicate names), no actual trail exists yet (road/route), liability. No decision; defer to new board; explore alternatives like Larry Scott Trail extension or "Olympic Exploring Trail" (1894 reference).

Key Discussion Points

  • Jeff Bowman: History of ODT advocacy; recommends ODT name; open to alternatives like Quimper Connections Trail/Bridge to Bay/Ridge.
  • Eric Kuzma: Naming confusion risks (e.g., Dave Road); no trail yet (liability); 1894 "Olympic Exploring Trail" historical note.
  • Board: Good brand but emergency/milepost concerns; suggest Larry Scott renaming; request more options.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Sound to Olympics West (Kitsap placeholder, rejected).
  • ODT South/East (subordinate, rejected).
  • Larry Scott Trail extension/rename.
  • Olympic Exploring Trail (historical).
  • Quimper Connections Trail/Bridge to Bay/Ridge.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

No action taken; workshop only. - Next Steps: Coalition to provide more name options; defer decision to new board (3 months suggested).

Transportation Benefit District Establishment Public Hearing and Approval

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  • Time Range: 01:00:59.000–01:58:06.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, infrastructure, operations

Summary

Public hearing on ordinance establishing TBD for unincorporated areas to address road fund crisis (revenue growth < inflation; reserves depleting; 2025 deficit $883k). Staff (Monty Reinders) detailed cuts (chip seal halved), potential $20 VLF + 0.1% sales tax (~$1.1M). Public mostly opposed (tax burden, alternatives like bike/quad fees, reallocations). Board approved unanimously; funding hearing February (councilmanic).

Key Discussion Points

  • Staff: Road levy ~9-10% property tax; MVFT flat; lost $1M/yr federal timber; equipment costs doubled; reserves to zero in 2 years.
  • Public: Tax stacking, EVs free ride, bicycle/quad fees, reallocations, voter approval.
  • Board: Clarified councilmanic; leverage for grants; maintenance prevents deterioration (chip seal like house painting).

Public Comments

  • Marsha: Oppose; reallocations/diversions first; clarify road-only use.
  • Bill Leavitt (Nelson's Landing): Camel nose under tent; property tax discrimination.
  • Jake Johnson (Marison Island): Tax business vehicles; bike/quad fees; inflation examples.
  • Maggie: Bike sales tax lanes.
  • David Gooding (340 Windship Dr.): Independent taxing entity?; carbon tax/gas tax.
  • Ray Burkhart (Marison Island): Oppose; $50 tabs soon.
  • Kathy Parlapiano (Coil Rd.): Taxed to max; oversight/vote/ferry tax.
  • Charles Foley (160 Windship Dr.): Agency elected?; EV/heavy vehicle tax.
  • Sentinel Rd. speaker: Another tax; unelected; voter approval.
  • Shelley Yarnell Brennan: Not for/against taxing; infrastructure first.
  • Tom Tiers: Support; roads needed; EV fees exist; sales tax timing note.
  • Heather Dudley Nolette (PT Dist. 1): Thanks for civility/ideas.
  • Jean: Support nice roads; contrasts PT/county; maintenance savings.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Packet presentation: Road fund outlook (deficit chart); potential revenues ($20 VLF $527k + 0.1% sales $600k).

Financials

  • 2025 Road deficit: $(883,116).
  • Potential: $20 VLF (26k vehicles) $527k; 0.1% sales $600k; total ~$1.1M.
  • Levy: ~$400 on $4k tax bill; MVFT flat 0.5%/yr.
  • Street sweeper: $200k (2011) to $460k.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Bike/quad license fees.
  • Reallocate diversions ($520k).
  • EV/heavy vehicle taxes.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Ordinance establishing TBD approved.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes).
  • Next Steps: February hearing on funding (councilmanic decision).

JCC Chapter 18.40 Amendments Public Hearing and Approval (SB 5290 Compliance)

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  • Time Range: 01:58:44.000–02:36:37.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: permits, planning, ordinances

Summary

Public hearing on ordinance amending JCC 18.40 for SB 5290 compliance (timelines: Type I 65 days, II 100, III 170 post-completeness; avoid refunds via measures like optional pre-apps, consultant use). Changes: SDP Type II (no hearing), binding site plans <5 lots Type II, etc. No public comment. Approved unanimously with scrivener fixes; companion resolution adopted.

Key Discussion Points

  • Staff (Josh Peters/Greg Ballard): Procedural streamlining; 6 compliance measures; SDR exemptions; table reorganization future.
  • Board questions on types clarified.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Ordinance packet; revised staff rec (remove Limited SDR language).

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

Limited SDR language withdrawn.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Ordinance/resolution approved as presented/revised.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Effective 1/1/2025; clean up scrivener errors.

Letter of Support: Jefferson Healthcare Grant

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  • Time Range: 02:36:40.000–02:40:03.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, services

Summary

Board approved letter supporting Jefferson Healthcare's DOJ grant application for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program (critical for forensics/justice).

Key Discussion Points

  • Historical support; prior funding loss; public health nexus.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Draft letter.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approved letter as amended (formatting).
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Sign/send to Jefferson Healthcare.

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