EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Income reports expected before boards, commissions

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

A land capacity analysis, income reports from the state Department of Natural Resources and the continuation of a public hearing regarding capital facilities and transportation improvement plans will be before Peninsula boards and commissions next week.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will review the land capacity analysis report for the Clallam County Comprehensive Plan update 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 commissioners also will review the first quarter income report with the state Department of Natural Resources at 1 p.m. Monday.

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://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:

• Resolutions reappointing Roberta Stoneman and Dan Peacock to the Noxious Weed Control Board and appointing Pamela Hill to the Clallam Bay/Sekiu Sewer Advisory Committee.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Licensing to extend the term for licensing services at the Auditor’s Office through June 30, 2030.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Health for $9,094 for maternal and child health, $78,420 for vaccines and $2,000 for drinking water group A systems.

• Discussion and next steps for proposed projects using $156,807 of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act funding.

• An amended memorandum of understanding with the city of Forks regarding a $2,670,610 Opportunity Fund grant to refurbish the city’s wastewater treatment facility.

• A request for a sole source waiver to purchase $54,625 in XK300 medical sensors from Reassurance Solutions.

• A renewed agreement with Department of Children, Youth and Families for housing Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration offenders in the Clallam County Jail.

• A renegotiated agreement with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe for prisoner confinement services.

• Agreement with Wellpoint Washington, Inc. for True Star Behavioral Health Services at the county jail.

• Agreement with United Healthcare for True Star Behavioral Health Services at the county jail.

• An update on youth treatment services provided by Clallam County True Star Behavioral Health, including staffing levels, credentials and programming.

• A pre-application questionnaire for Small and Rural Court Security Matching Program through the state Administrative Office of the Courts.

• Discussion regarding potential updates to the county administrator’s contract.

• A renewed agreement with the state Department of Corrections to allow the Clallam Bay Correctional Facility’s wastewater treatment plant to use of the county’s sewer outfall in Sekiu.

• An agreement with Clallam Public Utility District No. 1 to manage the Kark Fiber – Broadband Infrastructure Project in the Joyce area.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Transportation to reallocate construction funds for design use on the Forks to La Push segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail.

• An agreement with Sargent Engineers, Inc. for design, engineering and environmental permitting for the construction of a multi-use trail bridge across the Calawah River and the first mile-long segment of the Forks-to-La Push segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail.

• An agreement with Conservation Technix, Inc. for $140,000 to develop an updated Parks Master Plan.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Social and Health Services’ Developmental Disabilities Administration for an additional $178,449, for a total of $5,765,024, to provide services for persons with developmental disabilities.

• An amended agreement with Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization for an additional $71,990, for a total of $202,064, to provide services related to the Criminal Justice Treatment Account for substance use disorder outpatient services.

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 meeting scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Monday has been canceled.

• The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board will conduct a special meeting Tuesday afternoon.

At 1 p.m., the board will tour the North Olympic History Center, 933 W. Ninth St., Port Angeles.

At 2:30 p.m., the board will tour the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.

No action will be taken during this in-person-only meeting.

• The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83769639254?pwd=FmcMflhkxw6df902xa2tsxu6UAHGVB.1.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 837 6963 9254 and passcode 12345.

The agenda is posted at https://clallamcountymrc.org/meetings-events.

• The Clallam County Board of Health will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/93573435754.

For audio only, call 253-2125-8782 then enter meeting ID 935 7343 5754 and passcode 095863.

• The Clallam County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be 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.

Jefferson County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will review the first quarter income report with the state Department of Natural Resources 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.

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 also may be made in person, via Zoom or by telephone.

Agenda items include:

• Resolutions creating new county projects designated as “Oil City Road – Six Mile Creek Culvert Replacement, Oil City Road MP 5.96” and as “Oil City Road – Unnamed Tributary Culvert Replacement, Oil City Road MP 6.73.”

• An agreement with Olympic Community Action Programs for $15,000 to provide emergency cooling and clean air centers at the Brinnon, Quilcene and Tri-Area community centers.

• An agreement with the Jefferson County Historical Society for $1,200 to provide the Historical Society Lecture Series.

• An amended agreement with American Legion – Marvin G Shields Memorial Post 26 extending the Emergency Shelter lease through Dec. 31 and converting to a month-to-month lease from Jan. 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

• An amended agreement with Bayside Housing and Services for $150,000 to provide Emergency Shelter services.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Licensing to extend the term for licensing services at the Auditor’s Office through June 30, 2030.

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

• The Budget Committee will meet at 8:30 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/82408317878.

For audio only, call 252-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 824 0831 7878.

• The Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the Washington State University Jefferson County Extension office, 97 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock.

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/96997604223?pwd=NUJoRktHNEtOUjFHTUF1VDdSaXpXZz09.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 969 9760 4223 and passcode 742684.

• The Jefferson County Board of Health meeting scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Thursday has been canceled.

Clallam County Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission’s Water Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

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.

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

Jefferson County Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed utility rate changes at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners will retire to executive session during a special meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meetings will be in the PUD offices at 310 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend.

To join the meetings online, visit www.zoom.us/my/jeffcopud or call 833-548-0282, meeting ID 4359992575#.

The agendas are posted at https://jeffpud.communitybydiligent.com/Portal.

Clallam Transit

Clallam Transit board members will meet at noon Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Clallam Transit System administration building, 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85810276869.

To listen in, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 858 1027 6869; no passcode is needed.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://www. clallamtransit.com/board-agendapackets.

Jefferson Transit Authority

The Jefferson Transit Authority board will discuss the transit development plan when it meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Jefferson Transit board room, 63 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87641174508.

For audio only, call 877-853-5257 and enter webinar ID 876 4117 4508.

The full agenda is posted at https://jeffersontransit.com/AgendaCenter/Jefferson-Transit-Authority-Board-2.

Jefferson County Conservation District

The Jefferson County Conservation District supervisors will hear a small project cost-share proposal from Julie Boggs 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/291917221.

For audio only, call 866-899-4679 and enter access code 291-917-221.

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

Peninsula Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority board will meet at noon Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the board room at the housing authority, 727 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82039252793?pwd=VPC0RxsqrFAyjo0HVYGqVon39kCKuy.1.

For audio only, dial 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 820 3925 2793 and passcode is 010389.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://peninsulapha.org/about-us/#minutes.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles city council will continue the public hearing regarding the 2026-2031 Capital Facilities and Transportation Improvement plans during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The council will discuss potential litigation in executive session during a special meeting at 5 p.m..

The hybrid meetings will be in council chambers at city hall, 321 E. Fifth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meetings, visit www.cityofpa.us/Live-Virtual-Meetings or https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/j.php?MTID=m8c5959f9950413a1dd50396b0b7e1896.

For audio only, call 1-844-992-4726 and enter access code 2559 060 0584.

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 adopting the proposed update to the Shoreline Master Program and authorize its submission to the state Department of Ecology 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, visit www.cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/98187633367.

For audio 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.

The full agenda is posted at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

Peninsula College

Peninsula College board of trustees will discuss the details of the school’s June 21 commencement ceremonies when they meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

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

The agenda is posted at https://pencoledu.community.highbond.com/Portal.

Port Townsend schools

The Port Townsend School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The board also will discuss the superintendent’s evaluation in executive session during a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The board will meet in the district’s board room at 1610 Blaine St., Port Townsend.

To attend the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243494888.

For audio only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 852 4349 4888.

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

Quilcene School Board

The Quilcene School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

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

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. Thursday.

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.

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The board will meet in the district’s board room at 503 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim.

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

OESD 114

The Olympic Educational Service District 114 board of directors will discuss the timeline for this fall’s board elections when it meets at noon Thursday.

The hybrid meeting will be at district headquarters, 105 National Ave., Bremerton.

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/244562383?pwd=OHlXUk5KTjlKSkxqNS9EVWFtRC96QT09.

To listen only, call 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 244 562 383 and password 372604.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://olympicesd114.diligent.community/Portal.

OESD 114 serves the 15 school districts on the Kitsap and North Olympic peninsulas by delivering educational services that can be more efficiently or economically performed regionally.

Jefferson Healthcare

Jefferson Healthcare commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

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

For audio only, dial 509-598-2842. The conference ID number is 613756871#.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/hospital-commission.

Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in Linkletter Hall at Olympic Memorial Hospital, 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://www.olympic medical.org/virtual-board-meeting.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.olympicmedical.org/about-us/board-information.

Fire District 2

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioners will consider an automatic aid agreement with Clallam County Fire District No. 4 when they meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the district’s administrative office, 1212 E. First St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88376254829?pwd=WlJXSTJyaGUwelcrZ1I4SStUbzRiUT09.

To listen to the meeting, call 253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 883 7625 4829 and passcode 630598.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://www.clallamfire2.org/commissioners-meetings.

Fire Protection District 3

Clallam County Fire Protection District 3 commissioners will review the capital balance projections and discuss the Capital Improvement Plan when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the district’s training and operations center, 255 Carlsborg Road, Sequim.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84401730144?pwd=Y2ZtS0wzSDFLVlVlTG9CUW9GdDVidz09.

The full agenda is posted at https://ccfd3.org/board-meetings.

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

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

The East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will hear a presentation regarding Chickadee Forestry from Mallory Weinheimer when they meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in Station 6, 9193 Rhody Drive, Chimacum.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87867559242.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 878 6755 9242.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.ejfr.org

Hood Canal Coordinating Council

The council will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the council’s offices at Liberty Bay Marina, Suite 124, 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 124, Poulsbo.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://hccc.wa.gov/about/events.

The Hood Canal Coordinating Council is a watershed-based council of governments consisting of Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason counties and the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Skokomish tribes. It was established in 1985 to address concerns about water quality issues.

Quillayute Valley Park and Recreation Board

The Quillayute Valley Park and Recreation Board will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The board will meet in the Forks Community Center, 90 Maple Ave., Forks.

Cemetery commission

The Quilcene Cemetery commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.

The commission will meet at the Quilcene Museum, 151 E. Columbia St., Quilcene.

The public is invited to attend.

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