The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Tom Locke, public health officer, when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.
To view this meeting live go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us and follow the links under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live” or call 1-646-749-3122 and enter access code 661-198-069. Written comment can be emailed before the 9 a.m. start time to PublicComments@co.jefferson.wa.us.
At 10:30, commissioners will open bids for a repair project between mileposts 7.8 and 8.0 on Upper Hoh Road.
At 10:45 a.m., they will consider a swap with Pope Resources of county-owned land for right of way for an Olympic Discovery Trail segment proposed between Four Corners Road and Anderson Lake State Park.
At 1:30 p.m. commissioners will consider budget reduction targets and be briefed on legislation for affordable housing.
Port Townsend city
The Port Townsend City Council will consider a work plan for the Ad Hoc Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
The virtual meeting will be live-streamed at ptcitycouncil. To join the meeting online, go to http://join webinar.com and enter webinar ID 578-066-435.
To listen by phone, call 360-390-5064 and use access code 942-105-283#. Written comment can be submitted to public comment@cityofpt.us.
The full council is on the ad hoc committee, which was formed to learn more about the role of law enforcement in the community and the public’s expectations.
The council also will be briefed on a project called Engage PT, which is a campaign to encourage “community-led, integrated decision-making.”
The council will consider spending CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds for such projects as unemployment insurance costs resulting from COVID-19 closures and furloughs; City Hall front desk and security modifications to allow City Hall to safely reopen; reassignment of city staff to address the public health emergency, including temporary public safety staff and cost related to bringing some staff back from furlough earlier than planned to begin reopening sanitation and planning procedures, computer equipment and software to allow city business to continue remotely and sanitary facilities for public use.
Port of Port Townsend
Port of Port Townsend commissioners will consider the need for an update of Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements when they meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
A public workshop is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to discuss budget issues and goals.
The council will consider at the afternoon meeting authorizing staff to proceed with preparation of an update to the Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements as necessary to maintain eligibility for grant funding, with a first reading and commission public hearing anticipated to be conducted on Sept. 23 and the second reading and adoption expected Oct. 14.
They also will have an update on a COVID-19 model.
The morning workshop will include a discussion of potential rate increases.
Public Utility District
The Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will review the preliminary 2021 budget at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
To attend the special meeting, go to jeffpud.my.webex.com/meet/JPUD and follow the instructions to login or call 360-379-5833.
Use *6 to mute or unmute if calling in.
Development Authority
The Fort Worden Public Development Authority board will consider its reopening plan budget when it meets from 10 a.m. to noon Monday.
To join the special meeting via Zoom, go to PDAAug10 or call 1-253-215-8782. The meeting ID is 923 4347 8833. The password is 468687. Callers are to dial *9 to request to speak during public comment. Written comment can be submitted to jrutkowski@fortworden.org by 9 a.m. Monday.
The board also will consider approving a resolution extending David Timmons’ contract for crisis and recovery planning.
Peninsula College
The Peninsula College Board of Trustees will hold their Annual Special Meeting virtually at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
To join the Zoom meeting, go online to pcaug.11.com,
Written public comments and questions can be submitted to kgriffith@pencol.edu by 5 p.m. Monday.
Comments should include the writer’s name, email address, phone number and news organization, if applicable.
Submissions will be read aloud and addressed during the meeting, and made a part of the public record.
The full agenda will be available 24 hours prior to the meeting at http:// pencol.edu/aboutpc/board/agendas.
