Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County commissioners will schedule a series of public hearings on Charter Review Commission recommendations at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The business meeting will be in the commissioners’ board room (160) at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.
It can be viewed at www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.
Public hearings for Charter Review Commission recommendations to ensure that technology franchises comply with the National Environmental Protection Act and legislation for ranked choice voting are proposed for 10:30 a.m. April 6 and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 12.
Public hearings on recommendations to increase monitoring of state timberlands by hiring a forester and to meet housing needs by creating permanent housing are proposed for 10:30 a.m. April 13, 1 p.m. April 19 and 5 p.m. April 26, according to the agenda.
Other action items for the Tuesday meeting include:
• A call for design proposals for the Dungeness off-channel reservoir project.
• Agency concurrence and authorization for the Towne Road dike relocation project.
• A letter of support for a Clallam Transit low- and no-emission vehicle program.
• A proclamation recognizing March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
• An amended agreement with the state Military Department for an Operation Stonegarden grant.
An executive session will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday for the board to discuss the Midway Metals illegal dump site.
The three commissioners will conduct their weekly work session at 9 a.m. Monday.
Discussion items include a grant application for therapeutic courts, a review of surface transportation block grants and a monthly budget performance review.
Association of counties
The Washington State Association of Counties will discuss current and emerging issues facing counties across the state when they meet at noon Monday.
Both Clallam and Jeffeson counties will participate.
To attend the meeting, register with the association at https://wsac-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsdOCtqDIjHN1Mid nAN2GEis9FnX-pyHs8. To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 921 3956 9969#.
The association will also hear an update on COVID-19.
An archived recording of the meeting will be posted to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/go8wc3wzrrmgakw/ AAAi4qNZ2vyvR JTn06_5Nm2qa.
Port of Port Angeles
Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider replacing the west Boat Haven restroom when they meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
To join the meeting, go to us02web.zoom.us/j/88441233515.
The webinar ID is 884 4123 3515. No passcode is required. If Zoom demands one, contact Braedi Brown at 360-461-9515.
Also, in a draft letter to the state Department of Ecology, commissioners express concerns about draft improvement to the boatyard National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit.
Commissioners also will consider bid awards for resurfacing the Boat Haven parking lot and for a fuel float replacement.
At a work session at the beginning of the meeting, commissioners will hear updates on COVID-19 and on recruitment of an executive director.
Public Utility District
Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will consider a resolution supporting the federal Columbia River power system, including the lower Snake River dams, in a virtual meeting at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
For viewing options and instructions for making public comment, visit the district’s website at www.clallampud.net.
The proposed resolution recognizes the Columbia River power system’s role in environmental stewardship and opposes the removal of the lower Snake River dams, according to the agenda.
Other action items for the meeting include authorization for disposal of surplus property and an invitation to solicit quotes for inspection, testing and reporting on electrical transmission and distribution wood poles.
Sequim city
The Sequim City Council will discuss recruitment of a city manager when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.
To participate, go to https://zoom.us/j/9123 5464249 or call 253-215-8782 and use ID number 912 3546 4249. Written public comment can be sent to smcmillon@sequimwa.gov.
The council also consider council compensation and a contract extension for the Economic Development Corp., and hear a report on Community Conservations.
Port Angeles schools
‘The Port Angeles School Board will consider approval of out-of-state travel for Superintendent Marty Brewer when it meets at noon Monday
To register in advance for the special meeting, go to tinyurl.com/x5ht5xkc. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining.
Library system
The North Olympic Library System board will discuss the new in-library services when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
To participate in the Zoom meeting use the link-in or phone call instructions available prior to the meeting at www.nols.org/board-administration/.
