EYE ON CLALLAM: County urged to hire forester
Published 1:30 am Saturday, October 3, 2020
Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County commissioners Monday will discuss a Charter Review Commission recommendation that the county hire a forester to increase monitoring of state Department of Natural Resources management of trust lands.
The virtual work session will begin at 9 a.m. and can be viewed at www. clallam.net/features/ meetings.html.
“The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages approximately 92,000 acres of Clallam County trust lands for commercial forestry with a mandate to return revenue to the county and junior taxing districts,” the recommendation states.
“Hiring a forester would provide county oversight and involvement in the DNR activities associated with the county’s state managed trust lands.”
Other agenda items for the work session include:
• Transition planning for the replacement of retiring District Court 2 Judge Erik Rohrer.
• A land donation agreement with Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe for the Towne Road dike relocation project.
• A grant application for COVID-19 response.
• An amended agreement with the state Department of Commerce for a STOP Violence Against Women grant.
• An agreement with Kitsap County for emergency vehicle operations course training.
• An agreement with the state Traffic Safety Commission for Target Zero manager duties.
• A contract with CenturyLink to update current technology.
• A 10 a.m. discussion on Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.
• A briefing and notice of Oct. 27 hearing on a proposed fireworks ordinance.
• A briefing and notice of Oct. 27 hearing on a proposed changes to the Opportunity Fund program.
• A briefing and notice of Oct. 27 hearing on a proposed ordinance for an additional special tax on lodging.
• A resolution appointing Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin to the Homelessness Task Force.
• A review of the county’s five-year capital plan.
Commissioners will hold their regular business meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Action items include:
• A letter of support to the Port of Port Angeles for runway resiliency for emergency response on the Olympic Peninsula.
• A proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day.
• A proclamation recognizing Disability Employment Awareness month.
• An agreement with Kitsap Public Health District for a commercial tobacco prevention program.
• An agreement with Quillayute Valley School District for transition program training.
• An agreement with Jefferson County for the North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee.
• A contract with the Center for Tech and Civic Life for a COVID-19 response grant.
• A briefing and notice of Oct. 20 hearing on a proposed Opportunity Fund grant for the Carlsborg sewer extension.
Port Angeles city
The Port Angeles City Council will discuss a moratorium on evictions at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
For viewing options and instructions for making public comment, visit the city’s website at www.cityofpa.us.
Other agenda items include:
• An Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation.
• A presentation from the Clallam County Economic Development Council.
• A power line tree trimming contract.
• An underground cable replacement contract.
• A landfill sand ballast placement contract.
• A transfer station software and computer hardware upgrade.
• A Generation II Dream Playground equipment purchase.
Port Angeles schools
The Port Angeles School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.
No agenda was available by Saturday.
Go to https://portangeles schools.org/ for information closer to the virtual meeting.
Sequim schools
The Sequim School Board will discuss it reopening plan when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.
For a video link, go to http://www.sequimschools.org/. To listen only, call 360-775-2372 and use 276 674 83# .
Written public comment can be submitted to tnorman@sequimschools.org by 5:30 p.m. Monday.
The board also will review superintendent information protocols, discuss legislative priorities and get a levy update.
Olympic Medical Center
Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider a quarterly report from the Security, Privacy and Compliance Committee when they meet at 12:30 p.m.
The virtual meeting will be by telephone at 360-417-8444. The conference ID is 456805#.
Commissioners also will hear an update on marketing and the administrator’s report.
Fire District 3
Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will evaluate reorganization when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
To access the meeting via Zoom, go to district 3oct6 or call 1-877-853-5247 toll-free. The meeting ID is 861 5593 8700. The password is 91099
Commissioners also will consider a schedule for finalizing the 20201 budget, and volunteer reimbursement.
The district covers the east side of Clallam County with a small portion in Jefferson County.
