EYE ON JEFFERSON: Hearing to review relief grants in Jefferson, Clallam counties

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing to review the performance of COVID-19 relief grants to qualifying businesses in Jefferson and Clallam counties during a meeting that begins at 9 a.m. Monday.

To join the meeting go to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/959630253. 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 1-571-317-3112 and enter access code 959-630-253#. Public comment can be emailed to publiccomment@co. jefferson.wa.us.

During the public hearing at 11:30 a.m., commissioners will hear from the directors of economic development councils in both counties: Brian Kuh, executive director of EDC Team Jefferson and Colleen McAleer, executive director of Clallam EDC.

At 11 a.m., they will conduct a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant the county administers for Olympic Community Action Programs.

At 1:30 p.m., commissioners will be briefed on the role of an Associate Development Organization (ADO) and discuss the process of designating one.

At 9:45 a.m., they will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Tom Locke, county health officer.

Items on the consent agenda include an increase to the petty cash fund at the waste transfer station, a lodging tax grant for the Jefferson County Farmers’ Market and a lease agreement with the Chimacum School District for a COVID vaccination clinic.

The full agenda can be viewed at www.co.jefferson.wa.us by following the link under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.”

Board of Health

The Jefferson County Board of Health will discuss the proposed regionalization of public health districts in the state when they meet at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

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 1-571-317-3122 and enter access code 483-306-037. Public comment can be emailed to boh@co. jefferson.wa.us.

The board will hear reports on COVID-19 vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 variants and discuss Phase 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a joint meeting with the Fort Worden Public Development Authority regarding Chapter 2.84 of the municipal code when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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 public comment@cityofpt.us.

The council also will consider locations for the creative district art markers and is expected to authorize a 20-year lease with Radio Port Townsend for the Morgan Hill communication facilities.

Quilcene schools

The Quilcene School Board will discuss the district reopening plan when it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

For links to the online meeting, email Jami Sukert at jsukert@qsd48.org.

The board also will hear a capital levy update, discuss the senior class trip and review several policies, including sexual health education, emergenicies, student discipline and transportation.

The agenda is posted at www.qsd48.org/district/ 1216-Board-Agenda.html.

Port Townsend schools

The Port Townsend School Board will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

To view the agenda or find links to the meeting, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/ptsd/Board.nsf/Public. No agenda was available as of Saturday.

OESD 114

The Olympic Educational Service District 114 board of directors will meet at noon Thursday.

To join the audio-only meeting call 669 900 6833 then enter meeting ID 244 562 383 and password 372604. The meeting agenda is posted at www.oesd114.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=703.

OESD 114 serves the 15 school districts on the Kitsap and North Olympic peninsulas.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will consider approving creation of a local utility district for improvements of a public water system at Shine Plat when they meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

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

The full agenda and meeting packet is available at https://jeffpud. communitybydiligent.com/document/6372.

The estimated cost of the improvements is $570, 468.

Commissioners also will consider a water system plan.

E. Jefferson Fire-Rescue

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will discuss the HGACBuy cooperative when they meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The fire commissioners also will acknowledge new volunteers, discuss Port Ludlow Fire Rescue and hear an update on Station 1-2.

To join the meeting, visit https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/296827773. To listen only, call 1-312-757-3121; access code 296-827-7733. The full agenda can be viewed at www.ejfr.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/03/Agenda-3-17-2021.pdf.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will consider the purchase of a water tender when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To view the meeting live, visit us02web.zoom.us; the meeting ID is 85960647856 and the password is SFdxbnV3T1RCeE5KYVk 4OVZQSGVoQT09. To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID: 859 6064 7856 and password: 330005.

The commissioners also will discuss an update to the handbook and review the Sourcewell interlocal agreement and the emergency medical services agreement.

The full agenda can be viewed at www.ccfd3.org/about-the-district/board-of-commissioners/board- agendas-and-minutes.

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

Peninsula Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority board will conduct a public hearing on its annual plan when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, visit us02web.zoom.us or dial 253-215-8782; the meeting ID is 851 1548 8320 and the passcode is 693396.

The full agenda can be viewed at www.peninsula pha.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Regular-Agenda-March-2021.pdf.

Peninsula Housing Authority serves Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Hood Canal Coordinating Council

The Hood Canal Coordinating council will consider the local government investment pool when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To view the meeting visit www.zoom.us or call 1-253-215-8782; meeting ID: 994 0595 6694; password: 86898.

The council also will hear reports on the In Lieu Fee program and an update on amendments to interlocal agreements.

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.

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