EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers franchise agreement with WaveDivision

Clallam County commissioners will discuss franchise agreements with WaveDivision, LLC. in their work session that begins at 9 a.m. Monday.

The meeting will be in the commissioners’ board room (160) at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

The meeting can be viewed at www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

Clallam County’s current cable franchise agreements with Wave are set to expire in May 2022. Chief Financial Officer Mark Lane has recommended that commissioners seek a one-year extension of the current franchise agreements, hire a consultant to review current franchises and negotiate terms of a new agreement.

Other agenda items for the work session include:

• A request for proposals for design of the Dungeness off-channel reservoir project.

• A letter of support for Clallam Transit System for a low- and no-emission vehicle program.

• A grant application with Olympic Community Health for COVID-19 recovery.

• Appointments and designations for the Washington Counties Risk Pool.

• A call for April 6, April 13 and April 19 hearings on Charter Review Commission recommendations.

• A 1 p.m. income report from the state Department of Natural Resources.

Commissioners will conduct their weekly business meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

To participate by phone, call 408-419-1715 and use meeting ID 875 561 784. To participate via video conference, visit www.bluejeans.com and join with the same meeting ID. Public comment and questions can be directed to 360-417-2256 or agores@co.clallam.wa.us.

Agenda items include:

• Verbal approval for an amicus brief on trust mandate legislation.

• A letter of support for the Port Angeles Waterfront Center.

• An aquatic lands conservation agreement with the state Department of Natural Resources for the lower Dungeness River floodplain.

• An agreement with Serenity House of Clallam County for subcontractor construction services.

• An agreement with the city of Forks for a joint process and shared jurisdiction of a Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Notice that supplemental appropriations will be adopted March 30.

• A call for March 30 hearing for consideration of debatable budget emergencies.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles City Council will consider adopting a two-year strategic plan when it meets in regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

An executive session is set for 5 p.m. to discuss potential litigation.

For viewing options and instructions for making public comment, visit the city’s website at www.cityofpa.us.

Other agenda items include a letter of support for the Port Angeles Waterfront Center, a project management contract for Race Street upgrades and 2021 pavement repairs.

Board of Health

The Clallam County Board of Health will discuss public health legislation and receive a health officer’s report on COVID-19 at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The virtual meeting can be viewed at www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

Olympic Medical Center

The Olympic Medical Center commissioners will hear a report on the Complete Health Improvement Program when they meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

To listen to the meeting, call 360-417-8444. Conference ID is 456805#.

Commissioners also will discuss Microsoft subscriptions agreement, Pyxis ES Upgrade and a CompHealth agreement.

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider a Western Port Angeles Harbor Natural Resources Damage settlement when they gather in a special meeting at 1 p.m. Monday.

To join the meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86726023026. To listen only, call 253-215-8782. The webinar ID is 867 2602 3026. Public comment can be provided by noon Monday to braedib@portofpa.com or by calling 360-461-9515.

Commissioners also will consider response to comments on the Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review, hear a legislative update, consider a front en loader purchase, a work order for the Marine Trades Area and a waiver of the lease for the Port Angeles Yacht Club.

Peninsula Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority board will conduct a public hearing on its annual plan when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, visit us02web.zoom.us or dial 253-215-8782; the meeting ID is 851 1548 8320 and the passcode is 693396.

The full agenda can be viewed at www.peninsula pha.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Regular- Agenda-March-2021.pdf.

Planning Commission

The Clallam County Planning Commission will hold a work session on a solid waste management plan at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The virtual meeting can be viewed at www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

Clallam Transit

Clallam Transit board will recognize paratransit operator Warren Loushin as 2020 Employee of the Year when it meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday

To join the meeting, call 253-215-8782. The meeting ID is 858 1027 6869. Public comments can be sent to boardclerk@clallamtransit.com or mail to the agency at 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles 24 hours in advance.

The board also will consider a grant application and a mid-term informal review of the general manager.

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will consider a variety of policies including those on immunizations, medications at school, student dress and a prohibition of corporal punishment when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

To join the meeting, go to https://tinyurl.com/sequim schoolmarch15 or call 360-775-2372 and use #561 206 031. Submit written public comment to tnorman@sequimschools.org, or sequimschoolboard@ sequimschools.org by 5:30 p.m. Monday.

For a full agenda, go to https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/sequim/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.

OESD 114

The Olympic Educational Service District 114 board of directors will meet at noon Thursday.

To join the audio-only meeting call 669 900 6833 then enter meeting ID 244 562 383 and password 372604.

The meeting agenda is posted at www.oesd114.org/site/Default.aspx? PageID=703.

OESD 114 serves the 15 school districts on the Kitsap and North Olympic peninsulas.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will consider purchase of a water tender when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To view the meeting live, visit us02web.zoom.us; the meeting ID is 85960647856 and the password is SFdxbnV3T1RCeE5KYVk4O VZQSGVoQT09. To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID: 859 6064 7856 and password: 330005.

The commissioners also will discuss an update to their handbook and review the Sourcewell interlocal agreement and the emergency medical services agreement.

The full agenda can be viewed at www.ccfd3.org/about-the-district/board-of-commissioners/board- agendas-and-minutes.

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

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