The Jefferson County Board of Health will consider declaring racism a public health emergency when it meets at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
To view the meeting live go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us and follow the links under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.” To listen only call 1-571-317-3122 and enter access code 485-306-037.
The board also will hear about the statewide COVID-19 pandemic situation Report for Washington State, discuss reopening of schools, and the health officer’s order concerning food service establishments.
County commission
The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 form Dr, Tom Locke, county health officer, when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.
To view the meeting live go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us and follow the links under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.” To listen only, call 1-646-749-3122 and enter access code 661-198-069#. Email comments before the 9 a.m. Monday to PublicCommentsco.jefferson.wa.us.
Commissioner will conduct a hearing on the Port Ludlow Drainage District Assessment System at 10:30 a.m., discuss the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds at 11 a.m., and go into executive session to discuss actual litigation at 1:30 p.m.
Port Townsend city
The Port Townsend City Council will consider extending the time frame for the city manager to present a Post-Annexation Tax Restriction Policy recommendation when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
The meeting will be livestreamed at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos. To join it, go to http://joinwebinar.com and enter webinar ID 578-066-435. To listen only, call 360-390-5064 and enter access code 942-105-283#. Public comment can be submitted to publiccomment@cityofpt.us.
The city manager was expected to provide this month a recommendation on the use of the city’s banked capacity by levying up to $300,000 of additional property tax in 2020 for 2021 property taxes. Staff has recommended that the deadline be extended to Oct. 21 to allow residents an opportunity to weigh in on city priorities, Property tax levies will be considered at public hearings in November.
The issue was created when resident approved annexation of the city into the East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) district in February 2019. Approval allows EJFR to collect taxes directly and the city no longer pays EJFR for services.
In the annexation agreement, the city agreed to not collect in property tax the value it would have paid EJFR for up to four years following the annexation vote. This gives the city about $900,000 of banked capacity.
The council also will consider:
• Working with Jefferson County government in applying for community block grant funds.
• Allowing the city manager to make decisions about temporary art installations.
• Action to reconcile the city code with the budget.
Chimacum schools
The Chimacum School Board will consider approving a school reopening plan when it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The agenda and Zoom meeting directions for the public will be posted on the district website at csd49.org on Monday.
The preliminary plan has Chimacum kindergarten and elementary students, as well as seventh- , eighth- and possibly ninth-graders, divided into cohorts and returning to their classrooms for two days a week with three days of remote learning. The students in 10th through 12th grades would see primarily remote learning.
Jefferson Transit
Jefferson Transit board members will conduct a public hearing on the Transit Development Plan/Transportation Improvement Plan 2020-2025 and 2019 when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
To listen to the virtual meeting, call 1-877-568-4106 toll free and enter access code 210-818-749.
The board will meet at the transit facility at 63 Four Corners Road.
The board also will consider its Transportation Development Plan, the State Transportation Improvement Plan, an update of the bike policy, a social media policy and a budget amendment.
Public Utility District
Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will consider an agreement with Jefferson County Communications (JeffCom) when they meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
To join the meeting, go to https://jeffpud.my.webex.com/meet/JPUD or call 360-379-5833. Use *6 to unmute during public comment.
Commissioners also will hear a Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) membership update.
Housing Authority
The Peninsula Housing Authority Board will discuss procedure for board member selections at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
For virtual meeting viewing options, visit the PHA website at www.peninsula pha.org.
Other agenda items include a technical assistance grant, a budget revision and Garden Court loan refinance.
Peninsula Housing Authority serves Clallam and Jefferson counties.
Fire-Rescue
East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will her a chief search update when they meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
To listen to the meeting, call 1-669-224-3412 and enter access code 701-020-989
Commissioners also will consider Marrowstone Station 1-2, Tuttle judgment/settlement, entry level firefighter and single role eligibility list certification and staffing.
Fire District 3
Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will consider a classroom bid award when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
To access the meeting via Zoom, go to fire3aug18 or call 1-877-853-5247 toll-free. The meeting ID is 839 7734 0237. The password is 800633.
Commissioners also will consider Enduris Insurance renewal.
The district covers the east side of Clallam County with a small portion in Jefferson County.
