EYE ON CLALLAM: Sequim City Council to consider measure against health orders

The Sequim City Council will consider a resolution defying state and county health orders when it meets virtually at 6 p.m. Monday.

The public can hear and participate online at https://zoom.us/j/91235464249 or join by calling 253-215-8782 and using ID number 912 3546 4249. Written public comment can be sent to smc millon@sequimwa.gov and will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.

The resolution “expressing support for our small businesses and essential workers’ individual rights” is proposed by Council member Keith Larkin.

It cites federal and state constitutions in condemning health orders concerning vaccinations, including “any form of discrimination towards any person that does not possess or present proof of COVID-19 vaccine.”

Dr. Allison Berry, health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, on Sept. 2 ordered that those who want to sit inside restaurants and bars must show proof of vaccination. Prior to that, Gov. Jay Inslee ordered all state workers adn those in educational and health care settings must be vaccinated by Oct. 18.

Council members also will consider an American Rescue Plan Act update, a comprehensive plan docket amendment and review the clearing and grading code.

The full agenda is at sequimcouncilsept13.

Clallam commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will review a new greenhouse gas reduction policy in their weekly work session at 9 a.m. Monday.

Commissioners will meet at 223 E. Fourth St., Room 160. The meeting can be attended in person, viewed as a live stream at http://www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html, joined by going to https://zoom.us/j/8755617844 of joined for Zoom audio only by calling 253-215-8782. Meeting ID is 875 561 7844 and the passcode is 12345.

Public comment and questions can be directed to the Clerk of the Board at 360-417-2256 or agores@co.clallam.wa.us.

A hearing is planned at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 28 on the greenhouse gas reduction policy.

Commissioners on Monday also will consider an contract amendment for the Dungeness Off-Channel Reservoir Project.

At 1 p.m. Monday, they will discuss code enforcement.

The work session previews items set for action at their formal meeting, which starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

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/meeting/register/tJItfuirrD siHtHqvwmPWZmbRmA 0Vt4DDKso.

To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 921 3956 9969#.

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

Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will consider financial and salary measures when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85621193662? pwd=aWx3anRCTU8rNGxaVzI3bjdQR2VZZz09. The meeting ID is 856 2119 3662. The passcode is 462823

To find a local number, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcyhe7JJg6

The board will consider authorizing the defeasance of some outstanding electric system revenue bonds, adopting an investment policy and establishing titles and monthly salary ranges for staff.

Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will hear an operations report when they meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, log onto www.olympicmedical.org/virtual-board-meeting for Web-ex meeting information.

They also will hear a report on safety and medical staff recommendations.

Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority commissioners will consider a sub-recipient agreement when they meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, visit us02web.zoom.us or dial 253-215-8782 the meeting ID is 863 9323 1890 and the passcode is 277441.

Commissioners also will consider amended payment standards for Section 8 housing and the remote work policy.

The full agenda is posted at https://peninsulapha.org/board-of-commissioners.

Conservation District

The Clallam Conservation District board will consider a livestock addendum when it meets at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The board will conduct a hybrid meeting, with some in-person at 228 W. First St., Suite G, the OlyCap Conference Room (masks are required) and a option for virtual participation via Zoom, to be found at clallamcd.org.

The board also will consider a district complaint policy, NRI projects and cooperator agreements.

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will hear a draft budget presentation when they meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

To join the virtual meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82759820053 or call 253-215 8782. The webinar ID is 827 5982 0053.

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

Commissioners also will discuss an EDC grant and 2022 strategic plan.

They will consider a letter of support for a Clallam County broadband grant application.

Clallam Transit

Clallam Transit board members will consider an amended general manager employment agreement when they meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the Clallam Transit System administration building at 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd. or virtually by dialing 253-215-8782 with meeting ID 858 1027 6869.

They also will hear reports on operations, finances and maintenance.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will discuss a state audit exit conference when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Participants can attend in-person at 500 Division St., or online. Listening and webcast options will be posted on the city’s website at www.forkswashington.org.

Council members also will consider a request to vacate an easement at 1770 S. Forks Ave.

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board at 6 p.m. Monday will conduct a continuation of a meeting that was adjourned early on Sept. 7.

To register in advance for the webinar, go to https://sequimschools.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_Y1dr2EHTT1qPY9g0QZH vnQ. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The board will discuss meal prices and board goals, with also considering several school policies.

Quillayute Valley

The Quillautyte Valley School Board has a meeting scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

To view meeting, go to https://youtu.be/-RnDAl QCKyQ.

No agenda was available as of Saturday.

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