EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Counties to consider budget appropriations, COVID-19

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

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

Clallam County

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt several budget appropriations totalling $617,554 during their weekly business meeting Tuesday.

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

Agenda items include:

• A call for a public hearing regarding debatable budget emergencies at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25.

• A public hearing regarding proposed changes to the county’s sign code.

• A public hearing regarding a policy for survey monument preservation.

• A proclamation recognizing and honoring Sasquatch.

• A proclamation declaring April 15-22 as Clallam County International Dark Sky Week.

• A proclamation declaring April 10-16 as Food Waste Prevention Week.

• An amended agreement with the Department of Health regarding the BEACH program.

• A presentation from the Prosecutor’s Office regarding a nuisance regulation and its enforcement.

• A request from Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County for $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds fora n affordable housing project at Brownfield and Miller roads in Sequim.

• A letter to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray supporting re-authorization of the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation initiative.

• Funding recommendations from the Homelessness Task Force.

• A discussion regarding a proposal from the National Association of Counties for a National Public Lands Center.

• An amended agreement with Norpoint Protective Services for courthouse security staffing.

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.

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://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 Clallam County Park and Recreation District 1 will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The quarterly meeting is in the YMCA, 610 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

• 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 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet at 1:30 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 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Jefferson County

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider ending the COVID-19 pandemic emergency declaration 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 open bids for pavement marking and for aggregate supply for bituminous surface treatment.

Items on the consent agenda include creation of the East Jefferson culvert lining project; an agreement with Bruch and Bruch construction for $1,092,394 for the Snow Creek Road culvert replacement project; a temporary easement for the Department of Transportation for the construction of a roundabout on state Highway 104; and an amended agreement with the Dove House for an additional $25,000 to operate the Recovery Cafe.

The full agenda can be viewed at www.co.jefferson.wa.us by following the link under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.”

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.

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners are scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

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

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

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

Port of Port Townsend

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

The commissioners will also conduct a regular meeting at 1 p.m.

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

Clallam PUD

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss resolutions regarding dams on the lower Snake River when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

An excutive session is planned to evaulate the qualifications of applicants for public employment. Commissioners are expected to make an annoucement after the session.

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://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 commissioners also will consider amending the district’s healthcare plan and establish titles and monthly salary ranges for staff employees.

The full agenda is posted at https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4-10-23-WEB-Packet.pdf.

Clallam Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will hear a legislative budget update fron Ryan Baye 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.

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/89233850882?pwd=c2ljNkpTMFdubWRNbVg2QlRkZ2o0dz09.

Listening and webcast options, along with the full agenda, are expected to be posted on the city’s website, www.forkswashington.org.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles city council will host a joint meeting with the Clallam County commissioners at 5 p.m. Monday.

The meeting will discuss site selection, infrastructure, ownership, authorization of property purchase for the proposed joint public safety facility.

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=m1e3716843bc15f6acd71e814d2033c71.

To listen only, call 1-844-992-4726 and enter access code 2552 422 6969.

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 consider a draft Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement for the city 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, 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.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is 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 agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/215/Agendas-Minutes.

Peninsula College

Peninsula College board of trustees will hear an update on the Forks campus from Rebecca Schwartz when they meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The board will meet at the college’s Forks campus, 481 S. Forks Ave., Forks.

Public comments and questions may be submitted to thaggerty@pencol.edu until 5 p.m. Monday.

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

Chimacum schools

The Chimacum School Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The board will meet in the library of the Junior/Senior High School, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

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

Quilcene schools

The Quilcene School Board will conduct a work study meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The board will meet in Room 9 at 294715 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/s/84492833698.

The agenda is expected to be posted at www.qsd48.org/district/1216-Board-Agenda.html 24 hours prior to the meeting.

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 meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.qvschools.org/Page/1764

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in the library at Sequim High School, 601 N. Sequim Ave.

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

Fire Protection District 3

https://ccfd3.org/about-the-district/board-of-commissioners

Clallam County Fire Protection District 3 commissioners will meet with respresentatives of the Prothman Company and with Emergency Services Consulting International during a special meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners will consider hiring one of these companies to recruit and hire a new fire chief.

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/89548968588?pwd=dDhKclhEZmthWWx3ZTFUN21QNXFudz09.

To listen only, dial 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 895 4896 8588 and passcode 586967.

The full agenda is posted at https://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.

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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