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08/04/25 09 AM: BOCC Approves Farmers Market Week, TBD Ballot, LTAC Bylaws

BOCC Approves Farmers Market Week, TBD Ballot, LTAC Bylaws

Jefferson County BOCC opened with public comments on City Council encampments, South Shore Road, emergency alerts, TBD priorities, LTAC bylaws, and Brinnon floods. Approved National Farmers Market Week proclamation highlighting $1.79M sales impact. Passed consent agenda including opioid funds, LTAC RFP. Authorized 0.2% sales tax ballot for roads (~$1M/year). Finalized LTAC bylaws addressing RFP rejects and BOCC authority.

Public Comment Period

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  • Time Range: 00:01:18–00:32:26 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, services, infrastructure, other

Summary

The Board opened the public comment period for any agenda items or general topics, receiving comments online and by phone on City Council encampment discussions, South Shore Road updates, emergency management and tsunami alerts, Transportation Benefit District resolution priorities, LTAC bylaws and county code revisions, and a Brinnon floodplain meeting. Commissioners responded to comments, discussing supported encampments, housing subsidies, South Shore Road outreach, tsunami alert success, West End community meetings, and Brinnon flood risks/mitigation.

Key Discussion Points

  • Julia Hoggren: Urged awareness of City Council encampment discussion at DSHS site; highlighted potential 40-75% subsidized housing loss by October 1; advocated supported encampments with water, sanitation, management.
  • Ed Bowen: Sought South Shore Road updates and West End meeting; disappointment over missing emergency management update on tsunami alerts; concerns on TBD resolution prioritizing preservation over improvements.
  • Tom Tierce: Noted LTAC bylaws requiring county commissioner as chair (vs. state statute allowing any elected); referenced footnote on county code revision; questioned persistence of Tourism Coordination Council despite LTAC superseding it per county code 3.25.020.
  • Jean Ball: Thanked for Brinnon FEMA/floodplain/sewer meeting with 25-30 representatives; noted absence of fire marshal and Willie Bentz; praised DCD staff and commissioners' attendance.
  • Board responses included planning City Council attendance, supporting encampments discussion at Housing Fund Board/Shelter Coalition, West End outreach, tsunami alert success, code revisions for LTAC/TCC, Brinnon berm modeling/river energy.

Public Comments

  • Julia Hoggren: Push for supported encampments amid subsidy losses.
  • Ed Bowen/West End resident: South Shore Road, emergency management, TBD priorities.
  • Tom Tierce: LTAC chair/code issues, TCC persistence.
  • Jean Ball/Brinnon: Positive feedback on floodplain meeting.
  • No further comments; closed at 09:32.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Public comment closed; board responses noted for follow-up (e.g., LTAC bylaws discussion afternoon, Housing Fund Board, Shelter Coalition, West End meeting October).
  • Vote: N/A.
  • Next Steps:
  • Attend City Council August 4 at 6pm (remote possible).
  • West End community conversation October.
  • Shelter Coalition discussion on encampments.
  • LTAC bylaws review afternoon.

National Farmers Market Week Proclamation

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  • Time Range: 00:32:26–00:45:00 (PART 1)
  • Categories: services, other

Summary

The Board read and unanimously approved a proclamation designating August 3-9, 2025, as National Farmers Market Week, recognizing Jefferson County Farmers Markets (JCFM) economic impact ($1.79M sales, $5.37M ripple), local food access ($126K aid to 1,200 low-income), and community benefits. Angela Dunham (JCFM Board President) commented on growth, food access funding cuts, and invited to August 17 fundraiser; discussion covered infrastructure grant, SNAP/WIC expansion.

Key Discussion Points

  • Proclamation details: PTFM 33rd season (1992 start), CFM 2008/2010; 100+ vendors <30 miles; seasonal/local products; food security/resilience.
  • Angela Dunham: Thanks for support; fundraiser August 17 for food access (funding cuts, Clallam admin); SNAP/WIC challenges.
  • Board: Food resilience, local/processed food shift, music/value-add; grant for PTM infrastructure (covered spaces, stage); equity/affordability.

Public Comments

  • Angela Dunham/JCFM Board President: Growth, food access needs, fundraiser invite.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Proclamation text read verbatim; JCFM economic data ($1.79M sales, $5.37M impact, $126K aid).

Financials

  • Vendor sales: $1.79M (2024).
  • Economic impact: $5.37M.
  • Food aid: $126K (1,200 served).
  • Grant pursuit: Design funds for PTM infrastructure (covered spaces, stage); rotary grant $5K for SNAP.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "A proclamation... proclaim August 3rd through 9th, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week."
  • Vote: Unanimous (Ayes: Eisenhower, Brotherton).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:45:00–00:50:34 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, contracts, planning, infrastructure

Summary

The Board approved the consent agenda as presented/updated, including Sea Home Rd easement (front page revised), Fund 132 opioid settlements ($541K initial), LTAC RFP/bylaws, PHUGA funds, various contracts/amendments. Noted: emergency mgmt pulled (Willie Bentz ill); KPTZ no broadcast; invest Fund 131/132; LTAC RFP reflects BOCC priorities.

Key Discussion Points

  • Pulled: Sea Home Rd easement (land description updated); second resolution removed/adjusted.
  • Fund 132: Separate opioid funds ($541K) from Fund 131 behavioral health; treasurer invest.
  • LTAC: Bylaws/RFP discussion afternoon; RFP prioritizes BOCC 2024 memo (top 3 verbatim).
  • Limited discussion; addressed via materials.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Packet items: Fund 132 opioid ($541,962 initial), PHUGA operations/capital funds, LTAC RFP ($900K cap), contracts (IDD employment/inclusion ±$44K each), DOH amendments (+$103K/$17K), CDBG, etc.

Financials

  • Fund 132: $541,962 initial balance; invest.
  • LTAC RFP: ≤$900K (2026 tourism; $10K contingency, $5K admin).
  • Other: IDD contracts adjusted ±$44K; DOH +$103K/$17K; PHUGA funds rename/merge.

Alternatives & Amendments

Easement page updated; second resolution removed/returns.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve and adopt the consent agenda as presented, as updated this morning."
  • Vote: Unanimous (motion Brotherton, second Kern).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Jefferson County Transportation Benefit District (JCTBD) Ballot Measure

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  • Time Range: 01:30:24–02:12:55 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, infrastructure, planning

Summary

The Board approved resolutions placing a 0.2% sales/use tax ballot measure (10-year term) on the November 4, 2025 General Election ballot for unincorporated areas and appointing For/Against committees (Jean Ball/Thomas Thiersch for For; Auditor appoints Against if needed). Discussion emphasized road preservation needs (2/3 chip sealing), revenue shortfalls, visitor contributions; public supported with caveats on priorities/diversions.

Key Discussion Points

  • Existing 0.1% SUT/$20 fee (Dec 2024); max 0.3%; ~$1M/year from 0.2%.
  • Needs: Road fund down 25% since 1990s; preservation priority; match grants/washouts.
  • Ed Bowen: Prioritize improvements over preserve/operate/maintain.
  • Board: Matches PT sales tax (9.4%); diversifies revenue; ~$100/year low-income impact.
  • Cost: ~$20K ballot.

Public Comments

  • Jean Ball: Supports; essential infrastructure; voter outreach optimistic.
  • Tom Tierce: Dedicated funds; low ballot cost; suggest permanent tax (lobby RCW); Amazon/roads link.
  • Marcia Kelmer/Quilcene: Supports roads; questions road fund diversion to enforcement, voter scope (unincorporated).

Supporting Materials Referenced

Packet: Resolution details, RCW; ~$1M revenue est.; $20K cost; road deficit ≥$3M vs 1998.

Financials

  • 0.2% SUT: ~$1M/year (10 years); low-income est. $100/year.
  • Ballot cost: ~$20K (general election cheaper).

Alternatives & Amendments

Bowen: Reorder resolution priorities. Board: Consistent w/Dec 2024 ordinance; preservation core.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Approve resolutions for ballot (0.2% SUT, 10 years) and committees (Ball 1st For, Tierce For; Auditor Against).
  • Vote: Unanimous both motions.
  • Next Steps: Submit to Auditor by Aug 5; statements by Aug 12; fair bean poll priorities.

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Bylaws

Metadata

  • Time Range: 03:30:00–04:16:15 (PART 1)
  • Categories: ordinances, planning

Summary

The Board approved LTAC bylaws draft as final (initially Apr 2025), addressing LTAC questions via PAO memo: (1) BOCC reject triggers full RFP cycle completion/re-issue if funds remain; (2) BOCC inherent annual review/removal authority (RCW 67.28.1817). Noted code revision (JCC 3.25.020(3) excise LTAC supersedes TCC). Public comment questioned BOCC distrust/process.

Key Discussion Points

  • LTAC reviewed Jul 29; no changes proposed; 2 questions on reject process/flowchart, BOCC removal authority.
  • Arielle: Reject=full RFP cycle; excess funds re-RFP; BOCC annual review/changes inherent.
  • Code: Excise 3.25.020(3) (LTAC supersedes TCC obsolete); chair any elected (not just BOCC).

Public Comments

  • Tom Tierce: Distrust in LTAC; advisory should be semi-autonomous; code revision needed.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Packet: Bylaws draft (p6 flowchart, p7 code ref); RCW 67.28.1817.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

Memo vs bylaws edits; code ordinance for 3.25.020(3).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve these bylaws as final" (draft to final).
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Next Steps: PAO memo on questions; code ordinance revision/hearing (excise 3.25.020(3)).

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