EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to review public works plans

The three Jefferson County commissioners will be briefed on public works capital improvement projects during a meeting that will begin at 9 a.m. Monday.

To join the meeting go to https://zoom.us/j/937778 41705. 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 listen only call 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 937-7784-1705#.

Public comments emailed to publiccomment@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 briefing session with Monte Reinders, public works director and county engineer, will begin at 1:30 p.m. It will include a preliminary draft capital improvement plan, an analysis of park inventory, an update on the Jefferson Universal Movement Playground (JUMP), and information about the Olympic Discovery Trail.

At 9:45 a.m., commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Allison Berry, health officer, and Dr. Tom Locke, deputy health director.

Items on the consent agenda include agreements for mental health navigator funding, behavior support plans for individuals will intellectual or developmental disabilities and for decommissioning of three wells on county property.

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 www.tinyurl.com/PDN-WSAC-Register.

To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 960 9132 0845#.

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

Housing Task Force

The Jefferson County – City of Port Townsend Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Task Force will hear a presentation on the Pfeiffer House when they meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

To view the meeting live visit https://zoom.us/j/990420 96649 or go to www.co. jefferson.wa.us and follow the links under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.” To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 990 4209 6649#. Public comments can be emailed to housingtask force@co.jefferson.wa.us.

The full agenda is posted at www.co.jefferson.wa.us.

Parks and recreation

The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review a capital improvement report during a special meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

To listen to the meeting, call 408-650-3123 and enter access code 464-468-317.

The board will also discuss a proposed dog park in Port Ludlow and interview a candidate for the district 2 seat on the board.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a hearing on a resolution to move $605,000 from banked property tax capacity to the city budget when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

The meeting will be in council chambers at historic City Hall, 540 Water St.

To view the meeting live, go to www.cityofpt.us/city council/page/agendas minutesvideos. To join the meeting, go to www.join webinar.com and enter the webinar ID 578-066-435. To listen only, call 360-390-5064 and use access code 942-105-283#.

Submit public comment emails to be read aloud (up to three minutes per person) to publiccomment@cityofpt.us.

The council also will discuss the 2022 budget.

Other city committee meetings, which are in council chambers at historic City Hall, 540 Water St., unless otherwise noted are:

• Culture and Society Meeting — 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

• Rules Committee — 9 a.m. Thursday

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will review the 2021 budget to date and discuss 2022 budget goals during a workshop at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The commissioners will review the second quarter budget report in a regular session at 1 p.m.

Access to both meetings is at www.tinyurl.com/PDN-PortofPT-0811.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID is 862 6904 3651 and password 911887.

The commissioners will also review second quarter industrial development district and capital improvement reports.

The full agenda is posted at www.portofpt.com.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners plan three special meetings this week.

They will hear a presentation on 10-year forecasting from Moss Adams at 5 p.m. Monday. The agenda for this meeting is posted at https://jeffpud.communityby diligent.com/document/7510.

At 10 a.m. Tuesday, commissioners will host a presentation from the Public Power Council. The agenda for this meeting is posted at https://jeffpud.community bydiligent.com/document/ 7531.

The commissioners will discuss the PUD strategic plan during a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday. The agenda for this meeting is posted at https://jeffpud. communitybydiligent.com/document/7545.

In addition, the Citizen Advisory Board hear a presentation on FCS meters during a special meeting at 2 p.m. Monday.

The agenda for this meeting is posted at https://jeff pud.communitybydiligent.com/document/7474.

To join any of these meetings, go to www.zoom.us/my/jeffcopud or call 833-548-0282 and enter meeting ID 4359992575#.

Chimacum schools

The Chimacum School Board will consider fall reopening plans it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Board meetings are hybrid; they can be attended in person in the school library at 91 West Valley Road or via Zoom at

https://csd49.zoom.us/j/ 89951759200 with the meeting ID 899 5175 9200. Meetings will be recorded.

The board also will consider budget capacity and the superintendent evaluation process.

Peninsula College

Peninsula College Board of Trustees will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The board will meet in the conference room (J-47) of the Pirate Union Building, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

The meeting can also be viewed at www.tinyurl.com/PDN-PenCol-0810.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 879 9187 7070 and passcode 656447.

The agenda is expected to be posted at www.pencol.edu /aboutpc/board/agendas 24 hours prior to the meeting.

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 Church, 1040 Old Gardiner Road.

The public is invited to attend.

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