Ordinances, budgets before counties; levy lid lift before EJFR

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

The boards of local government agencies will meet next week on the North Olympic Peninsula.

E. J. Fire-Rescue

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding levy lid lifts during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in Station 1-1, 9193 Rhody Drive, Chimacum. To join the meeting online, visit https://meet.goto.com/837374949. To listen only, all 1-872-240-3212 and enter access code 837-374-949.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.ejfr.org/uncategorized/2022-ejfr-board-meetings.

Clallam County

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a variety of ordinances in their weekly business meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

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

The hearing will include potential amendments to Policy 950 – Veterans’ Assistance, an ordinance repealing Chapter 7.02: Pawnbrokers, an ordinance repealing Chapter 7.12: Dance Halls, an ordinance repealing Chapter 7.16: Amusement Devices and an ordinance amending County Code 5.100: Consolidated Fee Schedule Auditor’s Office.

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 253-2125-8782, then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• A resolution adopting debatable budget emergencies totalling $985,560 for Public Works – Roads.

• An update on the Stormwater Discharge to the Strait project.

• A monthly review of actual expenditures compared to the 2022 budget.

• A resolution authorizing the Board of Equalization to convene.

• A discussion of the proposed interlocal agreement with Clallam County Public Utility District 1 regarding the Carlsborg water supply.

• An agreement with the Washington State Broadband Office for broadband funding.

• A number of appointments to various 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:

• The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81835767657?pwd=WkVWbHYxSk9kVzlZekhxNDVjdTV0Zz09.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 818 3576 7657 and passcode 12345.

• The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the online meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/i/83993905724.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 839 9390 5724 and passcode 977578.

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

Jefferson County

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt 2022-2023 budget modifications when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

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

The commissioners will hear a public health update from Dr. Allison Berry at 9:45 a.m. and will consider a letter to the Department of Natural Resources regarding the carbon storage project.

Items on the consent agenda include the 2023 cost allocation plan, an agreement for commercial driver license training with Teamsters Local 589, a 19-day contract extension with PPC Solutions to bridge the gap in courthouse security, an agreement with the state Office of Public Defense for $32,375 to improve public defense services and an amended agreement with EDC Team Jefferson to extend the deadline for quarterly reporting of American Rescue Plan Act fund disbursements.

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 Jefferson County meetings:

• The Board of Equalization will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

To join the online meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82216375850.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter access code 822 1637 5850.

• The Climate Action Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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

To join the online meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82216375850.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 822 1637 5850.

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

Clallam planning

The Clallam County Planning Commission will continue discussion of the sign code when they meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the county commissioners meeting room in 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 857 7304 5582 and passcode 12345.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.clallam countywa.gov/669/Live-Archived-Meetings-Online.

Jefferson BOH

The Jefferson County Board of Health will review the wildfire smoke policy when it meet at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

The hybrid meeting is 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 online meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/97862703889. To listen only call 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 978 6270 3889.

Public comment can be emailed to boh@co.jefferson.wa.us.

The board also will hear reports from Jefferson Healthcare and Jefferson County Public Health as well as an infectious diseases update.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.jefferson countypublichealth.org/545/Board-of-Health.

Port of Port Angeles

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

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83704596711. To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 837 0459 6711; no passcode is required.

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

The full agenda and meeting packet is expected to be posted at https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter.

Port of PT

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will conduct a public workshop meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. The commissioners also will meet in a regular session at 1 p.m.

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

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

Clallam PUD

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will consider authorizing the collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 997 when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://clallampud-net.zoom.us/j/86478618407?pwd=YXpYQklRUWNNWjZQbFFzbnozQmtFZz09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 864 7861 8407 and passcode 257898.

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

The commissioners also will consider expanding water service to Carlsborg and will continue discussions on the post-2028 contract with the Bonneville Power Administration.

The full agenda is expected to be posted at https://clallampud.net/commission-meetings.

Jefferson PUD

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will consider the purchase of broadband equipment during a regular meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the PUD offices at 310 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend.

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 posted at https://jeffpud.communitybydili gent.com/document/11882.

Clallam Conservation

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will discuss the voluntary stewardship program when they meet 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. To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 977 2088 2269.

They also will consider a letter of support to the Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences and consider several cost share applications.

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

Forks city

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

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82108949712?pwd=M2htdytDMWp1TnVNWHEvYWFmd0EyQT09. To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 821 0894 9712.

The meeting agenda, is expected to be posted at www.forkswashington.org.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will consider deer management when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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

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 also hear report of the findings from the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will hear the annual report from the Arts Advisory Commission at 6 p.m. Monday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://sequimwa-gov.zoom.us/j/83397723647. To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 833 9772 3647.

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

The full agenda is posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2737.

Peninsula College

Peninsula College board of trustees will hear a presentation on the medical assisting program when they meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The board will meet in Room A-12 of Cornaby Center on the college’s Port Angeles campus, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

The full agenda is posted at www.pencol.edu/aboutpc/board/agendas.

Chimacum school

The Chimacum School Board will when it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The board will meet in the library of the Junior/Senior High 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 meeting agenda is expected to be posted at go.boarddocs.com/wa/chimacum/board.nsf/public.

Crescent school

The Crescent School Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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

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

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will conduct a study session when it meets at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the board room at 503 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim.

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

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