EYE ON CLALLAM: County hearing on stormwater management set

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a new section in the county code concerning stormwater management at a meeting that will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The meeting can be viewed on a live stream at http://www.clallam.net/ features/meetings.html. To participate in the meeting via Zoom video conference, go to https://zoom.us/j/8755617844 or call 253-215-8782 and use meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Public comment and questions can be directed to the board clerk at 360-417-2256 or agores@co.clallam.wa.us.

The hearing will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

At Monday’s work session beginning at 9 a.m., commissioners will consider a revised agreement with Hope Food Bank for American Rescue Plan Act funds. They also will discuss the use of such funds for affordable housing/homeless support.

Association of counties

The Washington State Association of Counties will hear a weekly update on COVID-19 when they meet at noon Monday.

Both Clallam and Jefferson counties will participate.

To attend the meeting, register with the association at https://wsac-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItfuirrDsi HtHqvwmPWZmbRmA 0Vt4DDKso.

To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 921 3956 9969#.

The association will also discuss current and emerging issues facing counties across the state.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles City Council will conduct a public hearing on stormwater, electric and water rates when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

For information on how to participate or to watch, go to https://www.cityofpa.us/984/Live-Virtual-Meetings or call 1-844-992-4726 and use access code 2555 151 6972.

Another public hearing will deal with the closeout of a Community Development Block Grant for the Shore Metro Park District After School Childcare Program.

The council also will consider Peninsula Behavioral Health Rapid Housing Funding, N Street outfall construction, and Fourth Street and Chambers street repair.

Port Angeles schools

The Port Angeles School Board will hear a presentation on Teacher of the Year when it meets at 7 p.m. Thursday. The board meets in Room 208 at the Lincoln Center, 905 W. Ninth St.

No agenda was available by Saturday. For information, go to https://www.board docs.com/wa/pasd/Board.nsf.

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will hear survey results and other information related to a superintendent search at 4:45 p.m. Monday before the regular meeting begins at 6 p.m.

For information on participating, go to the district website at http://www. sequimschools.org/.

During the regular meeting, board members will consider several policies.

Crescent school

The Crescent School Board in Joyce will consider a resolution recognizing the commitment of district staff to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic when it meets at 7 p.m. Friday.

The board meeting will be live-streamed on the district’s Facebook page. Any member of the public wishing to attend remotely may do so by dialing in or by accessing the Crescent Facebook page. To find your local number go to https://zoom.us/u/aduVJUev 0r. The meeting ID is 774 007 061.

The board also will consider a variety of policies.

Fire District 2

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioners will consider a report on new injuries when they meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be at 1212 E. First St. The in-person meeting also will be on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/432908 1371?pwd=YlczSUZqMmRYclM4WkZJbkg5Q2N1Zz09 or by calling 253-215-8782. The meeting ID is 432 908 1371. The password is 502502.

Commissioners also will consider a Board of Volunteer Firefighters report of accident and invoices.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will consider purchases of Hurst spreaders and radio accessories when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The virtual meeting can be accessed at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86852 405153?pwd=QjZOVzdGQWptcFpvcUc1dmFLTE5zdz09 or by phone at 1-877-853-5247, toll free. The meeting ID is 868 5240 5153. The password is 912707.

Any guest interested in speaking virtually will need to contact Caity Karapostoles at Caityk@ccfd3.org by 11 a.m. Tuesday to be included.

Commissioners also will consider a memorandum of understanding with International Association of Firefighters Local 2933.

Olympic Coast sanctuary

The advisory council for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary will focus on installation of an acting superintendent and the next steps in hiring a new sanctuary superintendent when it meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

To join the virtual meeting, go to https://global.goto meeting.com/join/934726957 or phone 1-872-240-3412 The access code is 934-726-957. Public comment will be at 10:45 a.m. and noon. The meeting will adjourn at 1 p.m.

The council also will consider an Ocean Acidification Sentinel Site working group work plan, R/V storm petrel in action at sea and introducing the Whale Reporting Working Group.

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