EYE ON CLALLAM: Five-year capital plan before county

Meetings across Clallam County.

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss the five-year capital plan in their weekly work session Monday/weekly business meeting Tuesday.

The meetings can be viewed on a live stream at http://www.clallam.net/ features/meetings.html.

To participate via Zoom video, go to https://zoom.us/j/87 55617844, by Zoom audio only, call 253-2125-8782.

The meeting ID is 875 561 7844 and the passcode is 12345.

The work session also will preview items set for action at their formal meeting, which starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Agenda items include:

• An agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for $27,920 for participation in high-visibility enforcement traffic safety emphasis patrols.

• A purchase order with Tek84 Inc for purchase of the Tek84 Intercept Full Body Scanner System.

• The Clallam County six-year transportation improvement program.

• A $196,000 grant from the Northwest Straits Commission for the Clallam County Marine Resources Committee.

• An update on the Olympic National Forest from the U.S. Forest Service managers.

• Rescinding a letter of funding support for a Washington State Public Works Board broadband grant.

• Provision of no more than $727,411 from American Rescue Plan Act funding to Peninsula Behavioral Health for the acquisition and conversion of the All-View Motel.

• Provision of $210,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funding to Peninsula Housing Authority to complete six mutual self-help program homes in Forks.

The meeting agendas are posted at www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

Public comment can be sent to agores@co.clallam.wa.us.

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/tJItfuirrDsiHtHqvwmPW ZmbRmA0Vt4DDKso.

To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 960 9132 0845#.

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

Planning commission

The Clallam County Planning Commission will hear a presentation from Steve Gray about the county’s six-year transportation improvement plan at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting visit www.zoom.us/join or call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 660 165 2237 and passcode 12345.

Other agenda items include:

• The announcement of a public hearing Wednesday, Nov. 3, on accessory dwelling units.

• An introduction to the periodic review of the shoreline master program.

The meeting agenda is posted at www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

Board of Health

The Clallam County Board of Health will discuss the state Department of Health decision regarding a complaint filed against Dr. Allison Berry when it meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The meeting can be viewed on a live stream at http://www.clallam.net/ features/meetings.html. To participate via Zoom video, go to https://zoom.us/j/93 573435754, by Zoom audio only, call 253-2125-8782.

The meeting ID is 935 7343 5754 and the passcode is 095863.

The board members will also discuss public health staffing needs, board membership and hear a marketing presentation from Black Ball Ferry Lines.

The full agenda is posted at http://clallam.net/HHS/PublicHealth/boh_minutes.html.

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will conduct a work session to introduce the operating budget during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

To join the virtual meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84862478894 or call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 848 6247 8894; no passcode is required.

Comments must be submitted by 8 a.m. Tuesday to braedib@portofpa.com or by calling 360 461-9515.

The full agenda and meeting packet is posted at https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter.

Clallam Transit

Clallam Transit board members will conduct a planning session and budget workshop at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The meeting will be at the Clallam Transit System administration building at 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd.

To listen in, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 858 1027 6869; no passcode is needed.

The full agenda is posted at https://www. clallamtransit.com/board- agendapackets.

Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will hear a workforce update from Jennifer Burkhardt, chief human resource officer, when they meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

For meeting links or the meeting packet, visit https://www.olympic medical.org/virtual-board-meeting.

Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority board will consider amended payment standards for Section 8 when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84073983782?pwd=THppKysvdGVzeGNUVG taeDM5dEFOdz09.

To listen only, dial 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 840 7398 3782 and passcode 821770.

The full agenda is posted at https://peninsula pha.org/board-of- commissioners.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles city council will meet in executive session to discuss potential litigation and participate in a Code Compliance Ordinance Work Session Presented by Madrona Law Group in open session during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The council will discuss 2022 budget revenue sources during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

To join either meeting, visit www.cityofpa.us/Live- Virtual-Meetings or https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee9d293efc4c6dbdb73030cc14b944b16.

To listen only, call 1-844-992-4726 and enter access code 2552 422 6969.

Public comment sent to council@cityofpa.us will not be read during the meeting, but will be entered into the meeting record.

The full agenda can be viewed at https://www.cityofpa.us/583/Meetings- Agendas.

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will hear the presentation “Dare to Lead” from Laurel Smylie during a workshop at 4:45 p.m. Monday.

The board will hear report from Bob Schweitzer of Sammamish Data Systems on redistricting during its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.

The meeting will be in the board room at 503 N. Sequim Ave.

To attend the meetings virtually, register in advance at https://sequim schools.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T2g45qh3 TqKofbKsSGxc5w.

Written comment may be sent to tnorman@sequimschools.org or schoolboard@sequim schools.org.

Go to the website at http://www.sequimschools.org/.

Fire District 2

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioners will discuss the draft 2022 budget and a 1 percent levy increase during a special work session at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The meeting will be at 1212 E. First St.

To listen to the meeting, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 432 908 1371 and passcode 502502.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will consider a joint volunteer coordinator with Clallam Fire District 2 when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The full agenda is posted at https://ccfd3.org/about-the-district/board-of- commissioners/board- agendas-and-minutes.

To view the meeting live, visit us02web.zoom.us meeting, then enter meeting ID 868 5240 5153 and password QjZOVzdGQ WptcFpvcUc1dmFLTE 5zdz09.

To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID: 868 5240 5153 and password: 912707.

The district covers the east side of Clallam County with a small portion in Jefferson County.

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