EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider housing capital needs

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss housing capital needs with housing providers when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday

The meeting will be in the commissioners’ chambers in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1920 Jefferson St.

To join the meeting online, go to https://zoom.us/j/93777841705.

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 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 937-7784-1705#.

Public comments emailed to jeffbocc@co. jefferson.wa.us will be included in the minutes, but no longer read aloud during the meeting; comments may still be made in person, via Zoom or by telephone.

The commissioners also will hear an update on COVID-19 from the county health office and will open bids on the recycling request for proposals.

Items on the consent agenda include infant mental health reflective supervision consultation, Big Quilcene riparian protection, and pedestrian and bike improvements on state Highway 19.

The full agenda can be viewed at www.co.jefferson.wa.us by following the link under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.”

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

An archived recording of the meeting will be posted to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/go8wc3wzrrmgakw/AAAi4qNZ2vyv RJTn06_5Nm2qa?dl=0.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will consider appointments to the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority Board when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

To view the meeting live, go to www.cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

To join the meeting, go to www.joinwebinar.com and enter the webinar ID 578-066-435. To listen only, call 360-390-5064 and use access code 942-105-283#.

Submit public comment emails to be read aloud (up to three minutes per person) to publiccomment@cityofpt.us.

The council also will discuss a proposal from the city manager regarding banked capacity.

The full agenda is posted at https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1681.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss broadband rates and policies at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting, go to www.zoom.us/my/jeffcopud or call 833-548-0282, meeting ID 4359992575#.

The full agenda and meeting packet is available at https://jeffpud. communitybydiligent.com/document/7316.

Quilcene schools

The Quilcene School Board will conduct a hearing on its 2021-2022 budget when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

The meeting is in the school’s multipurpose room at 294715 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

The board also will hear an update on the capital levy and continue discussions on reopening.

The full agenda is posted at www.qsd48.org/district/1216-Board-Agenda.html.

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will conduct a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The agenda was not available as of Saturday, but it is expected to be posted at https://www.ejfr.org/uncategorized/2021-board-meetings.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will review second quarter financial statements when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To view the meeting live, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81348589902?pwd=YjB0MHdicytaNVM4c nFGVkN4TG1rQT09.

To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID: 813 4858 9902 and password: 101021.

The full agenda is posted at https://ccfd3.org/uploads/2021-0720%20Agenda.pdf.

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

Peninsula Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority board will appoint a vice chair when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82450031632?pwd=MlBPWHFETzJmVUc2WlF 5M2EzdjdnQT09.

To listen only, dial 253-215-8782. The meeting ID is 824 5003 1632 and the passcode is 274897.

The full agenda is posted at https://peninsulapha. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Amended-Regular-Agenda-July-2021.pdf.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will attend a Washington Public Ports Association seminar in Walla Walla from Monday through Wednesday.

Hood Canal Coordinating Council

The council will discuss the in-lieu fee mitigation program when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To view the meeting visit https://zoom.us/j/95172617527 .

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 951 7261 7527, password: 126057.

The full agenda is posted at https://hccc.wa.gov/resources?f[0]=field_topics%3A76.

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