EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to conduct hearing on surplus property today

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the disposal of surplus property when they meet today.

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in commissioners’ chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

Proposed surplus property includes equipment from several county departments including solid waste, public works, roads and parks, and the Sheriff’s Office.

The items are expected to be put up for auction, with minimal revenue expected.

Commissioners also will consider approving a change order on the Paradise Bay Road Phase II project to pay for an additional drainage culvert and cover a price increase for landscaping bark and plants.

The change would bring the total cost of the project to $1,084,200.

They will consider an agreement to allocate grants from lodging tax to Quilcene/Brinnon Dollars for Scholars in the amount of $2,415 and to the Forks Chamber of Commerce, $3,766.

They also will consider proclaiming September as childhood cancer awareness month and this week as Jefferson County Employee Recognition Week.

During a 1:30 p.m. briefing, commissioners will continue to discuss countywide planning policies.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend Planning Commission will continue its assessment of the proposed comprehensive plan when it meets Thursday.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at historic City Hall, 540 Water St.

The commission is not expected to take action.

The Port Townsend City Council does not meet this week.

Council office hours, during which members of the public can discuss any topic with a member of the City Council, take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday in the mayor’s office at historic City Hall.

Other scheduled city meetings held in conference rooms at 250 Madison St. unless otherwise indicated are:

■ Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Board — 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, first-floor conference room.

■ Council Finance and Budget Committee — 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, third-floor conference room.

■ Climate Action Committee — 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Port Townsend Marine Science Center, Fort Worden State Park.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will consider final approval of a 2016 budget and capital facilities plan when they meet Wednesday.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 333 Benedict St.

They will hear a report on consolidation of port bank accounts.

They will consider permitting Washington State Parks access to stabilize the Fort Worden bluff. The project, which would begin in about six months, would include reconstructing the stairs from the bluff to the port’s beach.

Commissioners will discuss a proposal for a personnel survey.

Public development authority

The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority board will discuss Building 305 design Wednesday.

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at Fort Worden Commons.

Chimacum schools

The Chimacum School Board will review test scores when it meets Wednesday.

The board will meet at 6 p.m. in the library at the high school at 91 West Valley Road.

It also will hear reports on facilities and from the student director and YMCA.

More in News

Dee Norlin, right, of Port Townsend and host at Pasture House, one of the eight homes on the AAUW Kitchen Tour on Marrowstone Island, points out the cabinetry, red alder, madrona and cedar and counter surfaces in a recently remodeled home and kitchen using the latest technologies to make the home eco-friendly and efficient. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Kitchen tour

Dee Norlin, right, of Port Townsend and host at Pasture House, one… Continue reading

Utilizing funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, tabletop game programming is offered at the North Olympic Library System.
Libraries bracing for loss of funding

Online resources are on chopping block

Poplars to be removed on Sims Way next month

Work to begin a multi-year project to expand port’s boatyard

Chimacum Elementary to get new playground

Half-million-dollar project expected to be installed at school later this week

Fire in transient encampment closes Tumwater Truck Route

The Port Angeles Fire Department and a crew from… Continue reading

Man flown to Harborview after car strikes pole

A 20-year-old man was flown to a Seattle hospital… Continue reading

Two sent to hospitals after rear-end collision

Two people were taken to hospitals following a rear-end collision… Continue reading

Security exercise planned for Friday

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training… Continue reading

Jefferson planning commission releases draft comprehensive plan

Following months of public meetings, the Jefferson County Planning… Continue reading

Jefferson County Board of Health seeking applicants

The Board of Jefferson County Commissioners is accepting applications… Continue reading

Guardrail repair set along Highway 101

Maintenance crews will repair guardrails along U.S. Highway 101… Continue reading

A public fireworks display at Carrie Blake Community Park on Independence Day, as pictured in 2022, will be discussed tonight at the Sequim City Council meeting. The discussion follows public requests to stop the display due to potential impact on wildlife and residents. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
Sequim council to hear analysis

Staff to discuss fireworks impacts