EYE ON JEFFERSON: PUD to hear report on meter replacement

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will hear an update on meter replacement during a special meeting at 2 p.m. Monday.

The commissioners also will discuss union negotiations in executive session during a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

And they will discuss a resolution to enter into a loan program with the Rural Utility System Rural Energy Savings program during a regular board meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

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

The full agenda and meeting packet for Tuesday’s regular meeting is available at https://jeffpud.community bydiligent.com/document/ 7904.

County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear a briefing on grant opportunities through the state Department of Ecology when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

To join the meeting, go to https://zoom.us/j/9377784 1705.

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 weekly COVID-19 update from Dr. Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, will be at 9:45 a.m.

Items on the consent agenda include a hearing notice for third quarter 2021 budget appropriations, a resolution to consider replacing the Little Quilcene River bridge, an agreement for caretakers at H.J. Carroll Park, a $500,000 grant for the JUMP! Playground, an agreement to delegate well inspection, an agreement to re-roof the Gardiner Community Center and a lease agreement for expansion of the Auditor’s Office into 333 Benedict St. for $1,765 per month.

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 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.

Housing Task Force

The Jefferson County — City of Port Townsend Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Task Force will review 2022 requests for proposal recommendations from the RFP panel when they meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

To view the meeting live visit https://zoom.us/j/910984 54388 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.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will discuss amendments to the city housing regulations 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 publiccomment@cityofpt.us.

The council will consider authorizing the city manager to apply for a public infrastructure grant and will discuss 2022 revenue projections and rate changes.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will hear the first draft of the 2022 budget during a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Access the meeting at www.zoom.us or by calling 1-253-215-8782, the meeting ID is 862 6904 3651, password: 911887.

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

The commissioners will discuss public infrastructure funding grant application.

The consent agenda includes the lease for Sunrise Coffee.

Chimacum schools

The Chimacum School Board will hear an enrollment report and an update on COVID-19 protocols when it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the library at the Junior/Senior High School, 91 West Valley Road. To join the meeting virtually, go to csd49.zoom.us/j/81553465228 or dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 815 5346 5228.

The full agenda may be viewed at go.boarddocs.com/wa/chimacum/board.nsf/ public.

Development authority

The Fort Worden Public Development Authority board will consider reactivating and appointing new members to the finance and audit committee when it meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84189854443?pwd=RFduWVJqekw0Z01nZFJ0aUhBc0d PUT09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 then enter the meeting ID 841 8985 4443 and password is 568516.

Written comment can be submitted in advance to jrutkowski@fortworden.org.

The full agenda will be posted at https://fortworden.org/category/pda-documents.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will the purchase of Hurst spreaders and radio accessories when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To view the meeting live, visit us02web.zoom.us meeting ID 868 5240 5153, password QjZOVzdGQWptcFpv cUc1dmFLTE5zdz09.

To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID: 868 5240 5153 and password: 912707.

The full agenda is posted at https://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.

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