EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Parcel charges and fire safety topics of county meetings this week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

This week, Clallam County will consider Conservation District parcel rates, while Jefferson County talks fire safety.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider a resolution approving a system of rates and charges on parcels within the Clallam Conservation District 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 also discuss collective bargaining in executive session during a special meeting at 1 p.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://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 a recommendation from the Clallam County Charter Review Commission to retain a water resources specialist within the Department of Community Development.

• An collective bargaining agreement with the Clallam County Deputy Sheriffs Guild regarding patrol deputies.

• An agreement with ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems for $52,950 to install a single point entry for the county courthouse.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Health for $2,204,266 to provide public health services.

• A contract, and request to waive Bid/RFP requirements, with Reassurance Solutions, LLC, to continue to provide XK300 medical sensors for the juvenile detention facility.

• An agreement with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families for evidence-based expansion-coordinated services.

• An agreement with Guardian RFID for web-based software for Re-Entry Program at the juvenile detention facility.

• An agreement with the state Department of Commerce for up to $527,276 to operate a secure crisis residential center for 12- to 17-year olds experiencing homelessness.

• An agreement with the state Department of Commerce for up to $315,000 to provide ancillary therapeutic services at the secure crisis residential center.

• Approval of $20,000 in opiate settlement funds to compile a comprehensive analysis of local overdose trends, available prevention and treatment resources and their alignment with state-approved opioid settlement uses.

• A resolution to adopt the proposed 2024 update to the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Resolutions appointing Jennifer Hutto to the Housing Solutions Committee and Abigail Barnett to Behavioral Health Advisory Board.

• Amended contracts with Tegria Services Group US, Inc., an assignee of Providence Health and Services, for the Epic electronic medical database for incarcerated individuals.

• Agreement with North Olympic Healthcare Network for community services for previously incarcerated persons upon release from custody.

• A contract and a request to waive bid/RFP requirements with Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic for the Mental Health Response Grant.

• An agreement with the state’s Administrative Office of the Courts for support of the Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Program.

• An agreement with state’s Administrative Office of the Courts for Becca Program.

• An agreement with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families for detention-based services.

• An agreement with Pierce, Jones and Associates to provide adult development disability services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

• An agreement with Morningside to provide adult development disability services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

• An agreement with Concerned Citizens to provide adult development disability services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

• Agreements with Sequim and Quillayute Valley school districts to provide Transition Program Services for eligible students who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities from Sept. 1, 2025, to Aug. 31, 2026.

• An amended agreement with Recreation and Conservation Office for to purchase a permanent easement for a portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail between Forks and La Push instead of a right-of-way.

• Opening of proposals for developmental disabilities for Health and Human Services.

• A public hearing regarding a resolution to authorize the use of Title III Funds under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act.

• A commissioner forum for 45 minutes.

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 Revenue Advisory Commission will meet at 2:30 p.m. Monday.

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

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

For audio only, call 253-2125-8782 then enter meeting ID 836 9266 4344 and passcode 12345.

• The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

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 www.zoom.us/join or call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 839-6528-6109 and passcode 12345.

• The Fair Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

• The Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday.

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

Jefferson County commissioners

The three Jefferson County commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

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

The commissioners will also conduct a fire safety summit during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at East Jefferson Fire-Rescue Station 6, 9193 Rhody Drive, Chimacum.

To join the meetings 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.

The meeting agendas are expected to be posted at www.co.jefferson.wa.us under the BoCC Agenda link in the “Helpful Links” section at the bottom of the page.

Other Jefferson County meetings:

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

• The Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday has been canceled.

• The Jefferson County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will meet at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday.

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

• The Housing Fund Board will meet at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the county commissioners chambers in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91098454388.

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://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 proposed charter amendment regarding county commissioners town halls presented by Commissioner Sarmiento.

• A proposed charter amendment regarding an ethics review board presented by Commissioner Cameron.

• A proposed charter amendment regarding the county clerk presented by Commissioner Richards.

• A presentation regarding federal, state and tribal land from Todd Mielke, the county administrator.

• A report from the Land Acquisition Committee.

The meeting 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.

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

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://portofpa.com/about-us/agenda-center.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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

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

For audio 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.

Clallam County Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will 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.

For audio 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.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding its proposed 2026-2031 capital improvement plan meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

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

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

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will host an open house with the city’s planning commission at 5 p.m. Monday.

The open house will be at the Port Townsend Senior and Community Center, 620 Tyler St., Port Townsend.

The workshop-style open house will focus on improving transportation connectivity within the city.

No action will be taken during the open house.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the emergency moratorium on master-planned overlay applications when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

The council will conduct a work session with U.S. Representative Emily Randall during a special meeting at 5 p.m.

The hybrid meetings 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 council also will consider the proposed update to the comprehensive emergency management plan and hear an overview of the city manager’s proposed 2026 budget.

The agenda and 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 meets in Room 702 at Chimacum Elementary School, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

To join the meeting visit csd49.zoom.us/j/82679232108 or dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 826 7923 2108.

The agenda is expected to be posted at go.boarddocs.com/wa/chimacum/board.nsf/public.

Crescent school

The Crescent School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday.

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

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/crescent/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 meeting is expected to stream at https://www.youtube.com/@portangelesschooldistrict.

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

Jefferson Healthcare

Jefferson Healthcare commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the executive conference room at Jefferson Healthcare, 834 Sheridan St., Port Townsend.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/hospital-commission.

North Olympic Library Trustees

The North Olympic Library System Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83859256414?pwd=MUR2RTQzM1daaDd1Um1oOHlVS0dtdz09.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 899 6391 7044 and passcode 267523.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.nols.org/board-administration.

Water District #1

Jefferson County Water District # 1 will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The district meets in the Paradise Bay Community Club, 141 W. Alder St., Port Ludlow.

Water District #1 serves Paradise Bay.

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