EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Commissioners to consider solution for Upper Hoh Road

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

A possible solution for the Upper Hoh Road, a workshop with Olympic National Park and a residential meter policy will be before Peninsula boards and commissions next week.

Clallam County commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss a request from Jefferson County to split the costs, estimated to be $300,000, of repairing the Upper Hoh Road 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 will start at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meetings will be 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://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

To participate via Zoom video, visit https://zoom.us/j/8755617844.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• Resolutions appointing members to several volunteer boards and commissions.

• Purchase order with CDWG for three-year renewal of VEEAM data center backup application subscription.

• A call for a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. April 1 regarding proposed amendment of Policy 504, “Recognitions, Refreshments and Miscellaneous Reimbursements,” to include two Superior Court programs, Parents for Parents and Living in Families Together Court.

• A pre-application questionnaire with Foundation for Washington State Courts for courthouse security upgrades.

• A pre-application questionnaire with state Administrative Office of the Courts to cover funding gaps in therapeutic courts.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Ecology returning $68,558 due to reduced levels of Chain Gang activities.

• An agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service for compensation and housing of federal prisoners.

• An agreement with Washington State Patrol for shared access to radio towers and radio networks between the State Patrol and the Sheriff’s Office.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Commerce for the Joyce-area broadband project.

• Resolution authorizing expenditures from the Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board grant fund to the North Olympic History Center and the Clallam County Genealogical Society.

• A legislative session update.

• A resolution authorizing the county administrator to contract for design-related services for the joint public safety facility within the county’s $1.35 million budget for real estate acquisition and phase II design services.

• Letter of concern regarding proposed budget cuts to the state’s Foundational Public Health Services.

• An agreement with Busto James for legal representation costs in matters related to collective bargaining.

• An agreement with Community Health Plan of Washington for behavioral health and other health care-related services.

• Agreement with Topper Industries, LLC for $52,336 to replace the Clallam Bay day-use park ramp.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Agriculture for Fairs Program Capital Project Grant.

• A contract with Polimorphic for $5,000 plus $10,000 per year to provide customer relationship manager software for the Recompete program.

• An agreement with the Clallam County Economic Development Council for $130,500 to provide 2025 services.

• Resolutions adopting budget revisions, reductions and supplemental appropriations and a public hearing regarding several debatable budget emergencies to be considered March 25.

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 Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92746778294.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 927 4677 8294 and passcode 12345.

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

The hybrid meeting will be 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 will meet at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81081709022.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 810 8170 9022 and passcode 12345.

• The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday.

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

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

• The Clallam Bay/Sekiu Community Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The meeting will be at the Clallam Bay Branch Library, 16990 state Highway 112, Clallam Bay.

Jefferson County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a workshop regarding Olympic National Park with Kevin J. Killian, deputy park superintendent, when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit 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 workshop regarding Dove House emergency shelter funding.

• A legislative update.

• A workshop regarding updates to the fire marshal program and the marshal’s 2025 workplan.

• A resolution authorizing a temporary closure of Linger Longer Road.

• A resolution to update the official county road log to include Mount Wilder Way and McCartney Peak Lane.

• A contract with Seton Construction Inc. for the Anderson Lake connection for the Olympic Discovery Trail.

• An agreement with Woodbay Co. LLC for $12,096 for courthouse clock repairs.

• An agreement with Cherie Moulin for $72,600 to provide project management consulting on the MUNIS/EnerGov Information System project.

• An agreement with the Washington State Association of Counties for a $56,943 Energy Audit Grant for Tier 1 and 2 Buildings.

• An agreement with Studio Bracket for $145,871 for the Port Townsend Community Center’s gymnasium roof replacement and structural repair.

• An amended agreement with EV Charging Solutions Inc. for an electric vehicle charging site at the Tri-Area Community Center Site.

• An agreement with the state Recreation and Conservation Office for $524,792 to replace a culvert under Center Road at milepost 3.23.

• An agreement with Bayside Housing and Services for $5,000 to provide severe weather emergency shelter.

• Resolutions for appointment, reappointment and resignation for members of several volunteer advisory boards and commissions.

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 Board of Equalization meetings scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday have been canceled.

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

The hybrid meeting will be 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/81647254420.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 816 4725 4420 and passcode 193458.

• The Ferry Advisory Committee will conduct a special meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be 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.

Clallam County Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To participate via Zoom video, visit https://zoom.us/j/8755617844.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• A Zoom update.

• A charter amendment proposal from Commissioner Richards.

• A commissioner survey.

• A staff presentation from Todd Mielke, Clallam County administrator.

The full agenda is posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the port commission, 338 W. First St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89371811057.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 893 7181 1057; no passcode is required.

Comments may be submitted until 8 a.m. Tuesday to braedij@portofpa.com or by calling 360-461-9515.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://portofpa.com/about-us/agenda-center.

Port of Port Townsend

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

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

The hybrid meetings will be 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 agendas are expected to be posted at https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes.

Clallam County Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will consider an update to the residential meter policy when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Lake Crescent boardroom at the PUD’s main office, 104 Hooker Road, Sequim.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84721624204?pwd=Q0pCaVRLWXFqeWpONVFYaFM0UFB2UT09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 847 2162 4204 and passcode 718170.

Public comment may be submitted in advance to info@clallampud.net.

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 consider an update to the fast charging station electric rates during a special meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be 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 consider their 2025 workplan and budget updates when they meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be 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.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 977 2088 2269.

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

Jefferson County Conservation District

The Jefferson County Conservation District supervisors will hear an update regarding the board of supervisors election when they meet 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://meet.goto.com/794140213.

To listen only, call 877-309-3129 and enter access code 794-140-213.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.jeffersoncd.org/board-meetings/2025-board-meetings-3tw9b-3lzwx.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in city hall, 500 Division St., Forks.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at www.forkswashington.org.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will discuss updates to the comprehensive plan and to the streets circulation plan during a workshop 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.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will conduct a retirement ceremony for Sequim Police K9 Officer Mamba when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the civic center, 152 W. Cedar St., Sequim.

Written public comment can be sent to clerk@sequimwa.gov and will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.

The full agenda and Microsoft Teams meeting link are posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/215/Agendas-Minutes.

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 meet at 5 p.m. Thursday.

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

The agenda is 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 board will meet in the library at Forks High School, 261 S. Spartan Ave., Forks.

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

Brinnon Fire

The Jefferson County Fire Protection District 4 commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners will meet at the Brinnon Fire Department Station 41, 272 Schoolhouse Road, Brinnon.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://brinnonfire.org/board.

Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees

The Jefferson County Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be 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/89214784122?pwd=Bq8fMCWzhh4bhbJo106Q6WJ9ds6OFi.1.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://www.jclibrary.info/event/board-trustees-regular-meeting-13108.

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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