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04/21/25 09 AM: Board OKs Budget, Proclamations, Fees; Tourism, Aquatic, PUD Advances

Board OKs Budget, Proclamations, Fees; Tourism, Aquatic, PUD Advances

Jefferson County Commissioners approved proclamations for National Park Week and Earth Day, Q1 budget appropriations ($1.55M), consent agenda items, DCD 2025 fee schedule, health officer agreements, and PUD PILT at 50%. Public comments addressed housing, shelters, SMP. Workshops covered TCC/LTAC reforms, aquatic facility stakeholder group, next steps.

Public Comments

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  • Time Range: 00:00:24.000–00:18:54.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: housing, public safety, planning, operations

Summary

Public comments addressed multiple topics including a request for PRRD rule amendment for Newt Crossing affordable housing project, concerns about congregate shelters and preference for urban rest stops, praise for Earth Day and Climate Action Committee, updates on road repairs, Shoreline Master Program (SMP) updates amid economic challenges, and gratitude to commissioners. Commissioners responded by noting follow-up on housing amendment, shelter preferences, Earth Day recognition, Judy Serber's contributions, road progress, and SMP status.

Key Discussion Points

  • Eva (Newt Crossing): Requested PRRD amendment for multi-generational co-housing to address affordability crisis amid comp plan rewrite.
  • Maggie: Criticized congregate shelters for health risks, overcrowding; preferred urban rest stop; alleged contractor violations and data mishandling.
  • Case Kolf: Thanked board for Earth Day proclamation, praised Leader coverage, credited Judy Serber for Climate Action Committee.
  • Jean Ball: Thanked commissioners for housing discussions, road repairs; noted Upper Hoe washout progress.
  • Denise (Newt Crossing): Expressed appreciation for county partnership on EPRD for affordable housing.
  • Gordon King: Urged consideration of export market challenges (tariffs) for SMP updates to avoid job losses.
  • Chair Eisenhower: Excited for Newt Crossing replicability; clarified shelter preferences; noted Earth Day meeting on 24th.
  • Commissioner Dudley-Nollette: Echoed thanks; highlighted Judy Serber; appreciated gratitude.
  • Commissioner Brotherton: Noted PRRD details (e.g., 4 acres/unit min.); housing fund workshop; shelter funding ($225k); road paving by April 30th; FEMA appeal on South Shore Lake Quinault Road.

Public Comments

  • Eva/Newt Crossing: Support PRRD amendment for affordable co-housing.
  • Maggie: Prefer day center over congregate shelter; cite health risks, violations.
  • Case Kolf: Praise Earth Day, Climate Action Committee, Judy Serber.
  • Jean Ball: Thanks for housing, roads.
  • Denise/Newt Crossing: Thanks for EPRD partnership.
  • Gordon King: SMP updates must consider tariffs impacting shellfish industry.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

  • Shelter funding: $225,000 mentioned for emergency operations.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Public comment closed; commissioners responded informally.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Follow-up on PRRD amendment, shelter meeting April 24th (non-public to avoid quorum), housing fund workshop, SMP legal review (target June).

Consent Agenda

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  • Time Range: 00:25:48.000–00:36:04.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: contracts, budgeting, personnel, operations

Summary

The board approved the consent agenda with items 6 and 7 pulled for clarification and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe license pulled for chair signature authorization due to timing and funding changes; item 8 corrected sales tax to 9.2%. Pulled items included health officer interlocal agreements needing designee name clarification and Tribe license modification. Routine items like grinder pump installation, skate park grant, and budget resolution name correction were noted positively.

Key Discussion Points

  • Pulled item 7 (Jamestown Tribe license): Chair unavailable; authorize chair signature post-modification for funding changes.
  • Pulled item 6 (health officer DOH agreement): Clarify designee name (Dr. Morrow?); brackets/parentheticals questioned.
  • Item 8: Sales tax corrected to 9.2% (scrivener's error).
  • Noted: PHUGA grinder pumps started; Quilcene skate park grant exciting (finish 2027); Peninsula Housing Authority resignation fair; Tools/Complete Streets delayed for Headlock priority.
  • Motion: Approve consent minus 6/7, correct item 8; separate motion authorize chair for item 7.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe license: Temporary use for flood project staging/logs; aligns with county flood/salmon goals.
  • Health officer agreements: With Kitsap/Clallam/DOH for deputy coverage; Dr. Morrow designee.
  • Other: PHUGA grinder pumps; skate park RCO grant; Peninsula Housing resignation.

Financials

  • Sales tax correction: 9.2% (item 8).
  • No other specifics discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Pull 6/7; authorize chair signature item 7; direct health dept clarify item 6.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Consent approved minus 6/7, item 8 corrected. Motion to authorize Chair Eisenhower for item 7 signed post-update.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes: all).
  • Next Steps: Health dept clarify item 6 designee; vote later.

National Park Week Proclamation

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  • Time Range: 00:36:16.000–00:47:30.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: other

Summary

The board adopted a proclamation for National Park Week (April 19-27, 2025), recognizing Olympic National Park's history, tribes, ecosystems, and economic impact. Kevin Killian (Acting Superintendent) highlighted events, biodiversity, 3.7M visitors/$393M economy/3K jobs, and tribal ties. Discussion noted free entry weekend, volunteer cleanups, Junior Ranger Day.

Key Discussion Points

  • Proclamation read: Tribes (Makah etc.), 1938 designation, UNESCO status, ecosystem services.
  • Kevin Killian: Beach cleanup (70 volunteers); Junior Ranger Day April 26th (mules, fire engine, sea creatures); 3.7M visitors, $393M economy, 3K jobs; biodiversity (elk, marmot, bears); clean air/quiet; recreation/refuge.
  • Board praised park stewardship, shared hiking stories.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Proclamation text referenced tribes, history, ecosystems.

Financials

  • ONP: $393M local economy, 3K jobs (2024).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Adopt this proclamation as read."
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Earth Day Proclamation

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  • Time Range: 00:47:35.000–01:00:08.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, other

Summary

The board adopted a proclamation for International Earth Day (April 22, 2025), recommitting to GHG reduction goals via Climate Action Committee. Laura Tucker (CAC staff) shared history, slides on environmental progress (ozone, air pollution), Finn River event April 27th. Discussion highlighted 55-year history, 2007 commitments, updated 2030/2050 goals.

Key Discussion Points

  • Proclamation read: 1970 origins, moral right to healthy environment, 2007 GHG baseline/80% reduction, CAC mission, new goals (58.7% below 2018 by 2030, 95% by 2050; sequestration +20%/40%).
  • Laura Tucker: First Earth Day high school impact; 2020 50th canceled; Finn River event April 27th; slides on issues (ozone success, air pollution progress LA 1960-2020).
  • Board read poem "Down to Earth"; noted proclamations' importance amid history erasure.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Proclamation detailed GHG/sequestration goals.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve the proclamation for Earth Day 2025."
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

2025 Q1 Budget Appropriations Hearing

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  • Time Range: 00:59:32.000–01:29:35.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting

Summary

The board held a public hearing and approved Resolution 2025-01 for Q1 budget appropriations totaling ~$1.55M revenue/expenditures, including grants (RSAT, MOUD), opioid funds ($547k), jury system upgrade ($80k), coroner reorg ($30k), digitization carryover ($69k), victim services ($50k). No public testimony; minor questions on opioid tracking, climate planning reduction.

Key Discussion Points

  • Judy Shepherd: Process explained; GF revenue $596k (grants); one-time exp $1.42M; details on Civil Service, Planning Comm, opioid ($259k GF to Fund 131), jury upgrade (cloud/juror cards), coroner, RSAT/MOUD grants, tasers, traffic safety, uniforms, hotel/motel transfers, non-dept contracts, auditor digitization, safer voting, victim services, DCD corrections.
  • Questions: Opioid to Fund 131 tracking; RSAT match; jury cards (prepaid Visa, no escheat); climate planning reduction ($68k, comp plan element).
  • No public comment.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Detailed summaries: Opioid $547k; jury $80k; DCD climate -$68k; victim $50k; etc. Staff recs followed.

Financials

  • Total: Revenue $1,551,090 (GF $596k, other $560k); Exp one-time $1,295k, ongoing $255k.
  • Key: Opioid $547k; RSAT $146k; MOUD $179k; jury $80k; coroner $30k ongoing.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve Resolution approving 2025 number one budget appropriations."
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

DCD 2025 Land Use Fee Schedule Update

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  • Time Range: 01:29:59.000–02:00:02.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: land use, permits

Summary

DCD presented 2025 fee schedule updates aligning with STR ordinance, adding unit lot subdivision fees, clarifying appeals/reconsiderations. Board approved after questions on STR fees ($868 initial/$294 renewal), Type III appeals (court, no fee), public comments on STR costs/profit concerns. Staff explained STR review (cap, ownership), fire marshal hour.

Key Discussion Points

  • Josh Peters: Housekeeping post-STR ordinance; 2hr STR review (dev/fire); reconsiderations 2hr base; CPI 2.2%.
  • Fees: STR initial ~$868 (2hr dev+fire+health+fees), renewal $294; Type II/III reconsider $252/$350 base.
  • Public: Shelley Yarnell - STR $800 surprise vs $300 expected, profit center.
  • Phil Cecere: Fire review (bedrooms, occupancy, firewalls); same as commercial.
  • Board: No Type III appeal fee (court); enterprise fund.

Public Comments

  • Shelley Yarnell: STR fees high, deters compliance.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Fee schedule marked changes (red); STR invoice example $868.

Financials

  • Hourly $126; STR $294 (2hr); reconsider Type II $294 total.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve resolution adopting 2025 fee schedule."
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Post updated schedule.

Health Officer Deputy Coverage Agreements

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  • Time Range: 02:00:36.000–02:02:33.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: personnel, contracts

Summary

Board approved pulled consent item 6 (Kitsap/Clallam ILA) with Dr. Duber/Dr. Morrow as backups due to funding cuts risking Dr. Duber's role during Dr. Berry's leave. Item clarified designee names post-discussion.

Key Discussion Points

  • Two backups needed; Dr. Duber primary, Dr. Morrow secondary.
  • Glenn Gilbert: Budget cuts may end Dr. Duber's position mid-leave.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

ILAs with Kitsap (Dr. Morrow), DOH; 2-year term.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

Name insertion.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approve as modified.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Workshop

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  • Time Range: 03:29:21.000–04:06:42.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, budgeting

Summary

Workshop on draft TCC resolution (repeal/replace, BoCC chair/voting) and LTAC bylaws (BHAC template, BoCC chair). Concerns: LTAC feeling sidelined, no self-drafted bylaws, cronyism risks, commissioner dominance. Approved TCC resolution; LTAC bylaws tabled for workshop next week (draft for posting/applications).

Key Discussion Points

  • Greg Brotherton: Refocus TCC on priorities (dev/marketing/housing); LTAC RFP managers; interviews supported.
  • Bylaws: BoCC chair/vote; public hearing before awards.
  • Concerns: LTAC expertise ignored; commissioner control; existing 2022 bylaws?
  • Public: Existing LTAC bylaws; TCC as fund user; cronyism; heavy-handed; no commissioner vote/chair.
  • Approved TCC; LTAC draft for posting, revise next week.

Public Comments

  • Shelley Yarnell: Different commissioner chair.
  • Diana: Existing bylaws; TCC fund user.
  • Dan Ventura: Support change, staff/fund.
  • Tom: Conflicts with policy; Robert's Rules cumbersome; bullying; no commissioner vote.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Draft resolution/bylaws; interviews; RCW 67.28.1817.

Financials

Lodging tax: Prior VICs $200k+ annually.

Alternatives & Amendments

LTAC: Let self-draft; different commissioners.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approve TCC repeal/replace.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: LTAC workshop ~10:45 next week; post draft bylaws/applications.

Aquatic Facility/Public Facilities District (PFD) Next Steps

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  • Time Range: 04:06:53.000–04:32:39.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, infrastructure

Summary

Workshop post-$250k design grant denial; Jeffco Aquatic Coalition to fiscal sponsor, form Tri-Area site stakeholder group (Transit, Library, School, neighborhoods) for design/campus planning. Appointed Commissioner Dudley-Nollette liaison. Metrics discussion: fundraising for PFD viability; track expenditures (~$1M total?).

Key Discussion Points

  • Diane McDade/Jack: Fiscal sponsor donations; stakeholders (Transit/Library/School/Habitat); site focus (parking, transit, sewer-enabled changes).
  • Metrics: Design $100k; PFD fundraising threshold.
  • Public: Track expenditures; survey access.

Public Comments

  • Jean Ball: Track expenditures (~$1M).
  • Shelley Yarnell: Survey data access; no tax for pool.

Supporting Materials Referenced

None new; prior task force/site selection.

Financials

Prior ~$1M expenditures questioned; private donations $125k.

Alternatives & Amendments

County task force vs informal.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Appoint Dudley-Nollette to stakeholder group.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: Form group; survey GitHub release; final report ~1 month; PFD metrics (fundraising).

PUD Broadband PILT Agreement

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  • Time Range: 04:32:50.000–04:46:19.000 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, infrastructure

Summary

Approved 2025 PILT at 50% DOR value ($782k taxable, $6,359 payment) vs 100% ($12.7k); one-year compromise pending study (FCS/Moss Adams). PUD noted privilege tax equity, full build $570k/100%. Public: Data centers also pay PILTs.

Key Discussion Points

  • Mark McCauley/Jeff Chapman: DOR $1.56M value; 50% for 2025; study future.
  • Kevin Streett/Will O’Donnell: Privilege tax ~$13k equiv; full build $70M/$570k excessive.

Public Comments

  • Leo (NOP Data Centers): They pay PILTs too.

Supporting Materials Referenced

PILT calc/distribution by TCA.

Financials

  • Value $1.565M; 50% $6,359 (vs $12.7k 100%).

Alternatives & Amendments

Arbitration if no agreement.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approve 50% 2025; delegate admin signature.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: PUD remits by 4/30; study for future years.

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