EYE ON JEFFERSON: Redistricting before county commission

Government meetings across Jefferson County

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider finalizing the three redistricting options when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

To join the meeting, go to www.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 publiccomment@co.jefferson.wa.us will be included in the minutes but not read aloud during the meeting; comments may still be made via Zoom or telephone.

The commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Allison Berry at 9:45 a.m.

They will conduct public hearings on fourth quarter budget appropriations and on a pre-1971 lots and plats ordinance. They will consider committee assignments for 2022 and an amended letter of support for the Dabob Bay Trust land transfer.

Items on the consent agenda include lodging tax grants totaling $650,862, agreements for school-based mental health services totaling $218,818 and several appointments, reappointments and resignations from volunteer advisory boards.

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

Other county meetings:

• The Jefferson County Veterans Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting, visit www.us06web.zoom.us/j/85363043974.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 853 6304 3974.

Counties’ association

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 www.tinyurl.com/PDN-CountiesUpdate.

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.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will consider approving the purchase of 14.4 acres of property for the Evans Vista housing project 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#.

Written comments received at publiccomment@cityofpt.us more than two hours before the meeting will be attached to the council meeting record; public comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.

The council will vote on continuing to suspend utility shut-offs, late fees and penalties through March 31; continue discussion on ordinances related to its water service agreement with Port Townsend Paper Corp.; swear in new members Aislinn Diamanti, Libby Urner Wennstrom and Ben Thomas; consider amending an ordinance related to taxation of sewer fees; consider making entheogen-related activities a low enforcement priority and hear a report from the salary commission on council members’ salaries.

Transit Authority

The Board of Jefferson Transit Authority will consider adopting the proposed 2022 budget when it meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

To view the meeting, visit www.us06web.zoom.us/j/87641174508.

To listen, dial 1-833 548 0276 and enter webinar ID 876 4117 4508.

Public comments can be emailed to speck@jeffersontransit.com and will be read aloud during the meeting.

The board will also consider consolidated grant agreements.

The full agenda is posted at www.jeffersontransit.com/public-information/agenda-and-minutes.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss the clean energy implementation plan during a special meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners also will recess into two executive sessions, one to discuss a real estate transaction and another to evaluate and review the performance of a public employee.

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 www.jeffpud.communitybydiligent.com/document/8655.

Worden PDA

The Fort Worden Public Development Authority board will consider adopting the enterprise services fund budget when it meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting, go to www.tinyurl.com/PDN-WordenPDA.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 then enter the meeting ID 873 9641 5833 and password 864153.

Written comment can be submitted in advance to mvitale@fortworden.org.

The board will also consider an amendment to the hospitality concession contract, consider implementation of building 203 workforce housing and consider adopting a regular meeting schedule for 2022.

The full agenda will be posted at www.fortworden.org/category/pda-documents.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners are expected to approve the strategic plan when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station 34, 323 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim.

Masks must be worn regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

To view the meeting live, visit www.tinyurl.com/PDN-FireDistrict3Commissioners.

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.

The full agenda is posted at www.tinyurl.com/PDN-AgendasMinutes.

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