EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam County commissioners to hear update from Olympic National Park

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

An update from Olympic National Park, new burn regulations and several workshops are set next week for boards and commissions across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will hear an update on Olympic National Park from Superintendent Sula Jacobs 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 hybrid meetings are in the county commissioners meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

The meetings can be viewed online at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/669/Live-Archived-Meetings-Online.

To participate via Zoom video, visit https://zoom.us/j/875561784.

To listen only, call 253-212-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• A letter of support for the Port of Port Angeles port infrastructure development program.

• Annual renewal of the longstanding memorandum of understanding with Washington State University regarding the county extension.

• An agreement with Carousel Industries for $68,744 to provide phone system maintenance and support.

• An agreement with the state Military Department to renew the annual Operation Stonegarden grant.

• Discussion regarding a proposed grant application to the state Administrative Office of Courts to fund a Veterans Court.

• An agreement with the state Department of Agriculture for a $150,000 reimbursable grant to perform safety upgrades to the dog barn and agility arena at the county fairgrounds.

• Right-of-Way purchases from Clifford and Judy Hewitt and from Joel and Shauna Wilhelm for a fish barrier mitigation project on Bear Creek Road.

• An agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding weed control within the Olympic National Forest by county personnel.

• A grant application for $35,215 from the state Criminal Justice Training Commission for a wellness training program for patrol and corrections deputies.

• A letter to the state Utilities and Trade Commission regarding proposed rate increases for five water systems recently purchased by Cascadia Water, LLC, of Freeland.

• A call for bids to supply hot mix and CSS-1 liquid asphalt for 2024; bids must be received by 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.

• A resolution to disburse $1.5 million in conservation futures funds for Cameron Farm Estates, Heifer Farm North and, possibly, Maple View Heritage.

• Opening of bids for phase 3 of the lower Dungeness River floodplain restoration and levee/road realignment project.

• Opening of bids for the McDonald Creek irrigation and fish passage improvement project.

• Opening of bids for hearing examiner services.

• Several resolutions appointing or reappointing members of various volunteer boards and commissions.

The meeting agendas are posted at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter.

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

Other Clallam County meetings:

Meeting agendas are posted at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter.

• The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in Room 160 of courthouse.

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/8755617844.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 5617844 and passcode 12345.

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

To join the online meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/81985926101.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 819 8592 6101 and passcode 12345.

• The Board of Equalization will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

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/99400893755.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 994 0089 3755 and passcode 372263.

• The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board meeting previously scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.

• The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting previously scheduled for Thursday has been canceled.

Jefferson County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a workshop regarding new burn regulations when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

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

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

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 via Zoom or telephone.

Agenda items include:

• A monthly public health and emergency management update from Dr. Allison Berry.

• A public hearing regarding first quarter budget appropriations and extensions.

• A public hearing regarding the adoption of rules for adopting ordinances, resolutions and motions.

• Creation of a county road project for the Olympic Discovery Trail – Puget Sound to Pacific.

• An agreement with SecureTech Systems, Inc., for $20,597 for the county civil alarm notification system.

• An agreement with Futurewise for $13,464 for the Hoh Watershed Adventure project.

• An agreement with The Shape of Things for $7,700 to provide professional services.

• An agreement with Tyler Techonologies, Inc., for up to $10,000 for consultation regarding the food inspection form.

• An agreement with BERK Consulting, Inc., for $472,750 to provide professional services.

• A request from the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce to terminate an agreement for a lodging tax grant.

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

The hybrid meeting is in the Point Hudson Pavilion Building, 355 Hudson St., Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81371408943.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 813 7140 8943.

• 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 Ferry Advisory Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82536075998.

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/j/96091320845.

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

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will conduct a workshop meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The commissioners also will meet in regular session at 1 p.m.

The hybrid meetings are in the Point Hudson Pavilion Building, 355 Hudson St., Port Townsend.

To join either of the meetings online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86269043651?pwd=MDlybTZHSmxaRW5BMW1CajdOTUJHUT09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID is 862 6904 3651 and password 911887.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes.

Jefferson County Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners also will discuss the district’s audit during a special meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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

To join the meetings 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.

Jefferson County Conservation District

The Jefferson County Conservation District supervisors will hear an update regarding planning for the Chimacum Drainage District when they meet 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.

To join the meeting online, visit https://meet.goto.com/796285101.

To listen only, call 877-309-2073 or 571-317-3129 and enter access code 796-285-101.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.jeffersoncd.org/board-meetings/2023-board-meetings-3tw9b.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles city council will consider an updated interlocal agreement regarding the Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting 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/j.php?MTID=mbaf1a2695c93fcc51581d43d5ba0eac6.

To listen only, call 1-844-992-4726 and enter access code 2551 405 7224.

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 hear the Fort Worden Public Development Authority’s 2023 annual report 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.

To listen 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; public comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.

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

Chimacum School Board

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

The board will meet in room 702 at Chimacum Elementary School, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at go.boarddocs.com/wa/chimacum/board.nsf/public.

Port Angeles schools

The Port Angeles School Board will conduct a workshop regarding 2024-2025 budget development during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The board also will conduct a regular business meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday.

The board meets at Lincoln Center, 905 W. Ninth St., Port Angeles.

The agendas are expected to be posted at https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/pasd/Board.nsf/public.

Quillayute Valley schools

The Quillayute Valley School board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in the library at Forks High School, 261 S. Spartan Ave., Forks.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://www.qvschools.org/o/qvsd/page/board-meetingsagendas.

Fire Protection District 3

Clallam County Fire Protection District 3 commissioners will retire to executive session to discuss the sale of Station 36 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.

To listen 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 Library Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83274015148?pwd=Tn_4sLudOBYmFXEQkfiVeKYsThjvLg.m8VnvLkeFI8VYwfN.

To listen only, call 253-205-0468 then enter meeting ID 832 7401 5148 and passcode 609312.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://jclibrary.librarymarket.com/event/board-trustees-regular-meeting-10288.

Cemetery commission

The Gardiner Community Cemetery commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday.

The public meeting will be held downstairs in the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road, Gardiner.

The public is invited to attend.

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