EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Boards and commissions scheduled to meet next week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

A monument for Justice Susan Owens and an opioid workshop will be some of the items before Peninsula boards and commissions next week.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss placing a monument for Justice Susan Owens on county property during their weekly work session Monday.

The commissioners’ work session, at 9 a.m. Monday, will preview items set for action at their formal meeting, which starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners will discuss collective bargaining in executive session at 7:30 a.m. and evaluate the the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or review the performance of a public employee in executive session at 9 a.m.

The hybrid meetings are in the county commissioners chambers at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

The meetings can be viewed online at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

To participate via Zoom video, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83692664344.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 836 9266 4344 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• A discussion regarding Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s land acquisition near Hoko River State Park property.

• Purchase order with Carousel Industries for county phone system support and maintenance

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Ecology for the channel migration project and an amended agreement with Natural System Design Inc. for channel migration project

• An amended agreement with Department of Commerce for Growth Management Act to align it with the amended deadline.

• Opening of bids for the courthouse security project.

• A continued public hearing regarding the adoption of the channel migration zone technical report.

The meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

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

Other Clallam County meetings:

Meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

• The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Monday has been canceled.

• The Animal Solutions Advisory Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Emergency Operations Center at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89070696643?pwd=NLQD04pjXD6qHeTFajbz04m2PqGFb7.1%C2%A0.

For audio only, call 253-205-0468 then enter meeting ID890 7069 6643 and passcode 881561.

• The Homelessness Task Force will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in room 160 of the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St. Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95662121034?pwd=OGtnbTgydVJNWG1hc25Rck5XQ0xiZz09.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 956 6212 1034 and passcode 12345.

• The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the commissioners’ chambers in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit http://www.zoom.com or call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 835 9170 1271 and passcode 12345.

• The Trails Advisory Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

• The Crescent Community Advisory Council will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the Joyce Fire Hall, 51250 state Highway 112, Joyce.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87019304582?pwd=dpZRidSTHZ0NkgOcDU2TWowSUdsZz0g.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 870 1930 4582 and passcode 12345.

• The Clallam County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday has been canceled.

• The Housing Solutions Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Friday.

The hybrid meeting is in room 160 in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/81387023267.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 813 8702 3267 and passcode 12345.

Jefferson County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct an opioid workshop when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in the commissioners chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend.

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

For audio 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 meeting minutes; comments may also be made in person, via Zoom or by telephone.

Agenda items include:

• An update on emergency management from Willie Bence.

• A public hearing regarding the repeal of Ordinance No. 03-0311-19 and Chapter 3.01 Jefferson County Code (Biennial Budget.)

• Discussion and potential action regarding the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee publication and search for applicants producers/receivers.

• A discussion regarding potential litigation in executive session with the county administrator, chief civil deputy prosecuting attorney, civil deputy prosecuting attorney, department of community development director and public health director.

• Following the session the commissioners will discuss and potentially take action regarding the subject of the session.

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

Other Jefferson County meetings:

The county’s meeting schedule is posted at https://co.jefferson.wa.us.

• The Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend LEOFF 1 Retirement/Disability Board will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The board will meet in the first floor conference room at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

• The Risk Management Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

To join the online meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85745374749.

• The Tourism Coordinating Council will conduct a special meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the first floor conference room at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86976469805

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 869 7646 9805 passcode 204691.

• The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the classroom at the Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension, 97 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock.

To join the meeting online, visit https://wsu.zoom.us/j/6372590166?omn=93225841568.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 637 2590 166.

• The Jefferson County Water Utility Coordinating Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

The meeting is in the Pacific Room at Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan St, Port Townsend.

• The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday.

The meeting is in the conference room at Jefferson County Public Works, 623 Sheridan St. Port Townsend.

Clallam County Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will conduct meetings of the Ethics Committee at 1 p.m. Wednesday and the Water Committee at 9 a.m. Thursday.

The hybrid meetings are in the county commissioners meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To participate via Zoom video, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83692664344.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 836 9266 4344 and passcode 12345.

The meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

Clallam County Public Utility District

The Port Angeles City Council and the Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will meet jointly at at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in council chambers at Port Angeles City Hall, 321 E. Fifth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/j.php?MTID=mb94ff522d597e384b92976a098242606.

For audio only, call 844-992-4726 and enter access code 2555 933 4348.

The agenda is posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/clallampud/Board.nsf/Public.

Jefferson County Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for public employment in executive session during a special meetings at 10 a.m. Sunday and at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meetings are in the PUD offices at 310 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend.

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

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://jeffpud.communitybydiligent.com/Portal/.

Clallam Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the OlyCAP conference room, 228 W. First St., Suite G, Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97 720882269.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 977 2088 2269.

The agenda is posted at https://clallamcd.org/remote-board-meeting-access.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles city council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026-2031 Capital Facilities and Transportation Improvement plans during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The council will also meet jointly with Clallam County Public Utility District #1 at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meetings will be in council chambers at city hall, 321 E. Fifth St., Port Angeles.

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

For audio 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 is posted at https://www.cityofpa.us/583/Meetings-Agendas.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will consider a resolution to dissolve the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Public Development Authority when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in council chambers at historic City Hall, 540 Water St., Port Townsend.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/98187633367.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 and enter the meeting ID 981 8763 3367.

Written comments received at publiccomment@cityofpt.us more than two hours before the meeting will be attached to the council meeting record.

The full agenda is posted at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

Crescent school

The Crescent School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The board meets in the library at Crescent School, 50350 state Highway 112, Joyce.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/crescent/Board.nsf/Public

Port Townsend schools

The Port Townsend School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The board meets in the district’s board room at 1610 Blaine St., Port Townsend

To attend the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243494888.

For audio only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 852 4349 4888.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/ptsd/Board.nsf/Public.

Quilcene School Board

The Quilcene School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The board meets in Room 9 at 294715 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

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

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The board meets in the district’s board room at 503 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/sequim/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.

Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in Linkletter Hall at Olympic Memorial Hospital, 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://www.olympic medical.org/virtual-board-meeting.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.olympicmedical.org/about-us/board-information.

Fire Protection District 3

Clallam County Fire Protection District 3 commissioners will discuss a capital update when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the district’s training and operations center, 255 Carlsborg Road, Sequim.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84401730144?pwd=Y2ZtS0wzSDFLVlVlTG9CUW9GdDVidz09.

For audio only, dial 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 868 5240 5153 and passcode 912707.

The agenda is posted at https://ccfd3.org/board-meetings.

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

Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees

The Jefferson County Board of Trustees will conduct a special breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The meeting is in the Humphrey Room at the Jefferson County Public Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.jclibrary.info/event/board-trustees-special-meeting-commissioners-breakfast-14282.

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