EYE ON JEFFERSON: Sanitation for non-permitted living conditions before board of health

The Jefferson County Board of Health will conduct a public hearing on the revision of the county enforcement code concerning basic sanitation for non-permitted living conditions,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 a situation report concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, discuss environmental health policy statement 04-88 “Pit Privies in Jefferson County” and receive an update on the Safe Start WA program.

Intergovernmental

The Intergovernmental Collaborative Committee will review the draft COVID recovery and resiliency plan during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The group is composed of members of four entities: Jefferson County Commission, Port Townsend City Council, the Port of Port Townsend and Jefferson County Public Utility District.

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 1-872-240-3412 and enter access code 428-732-621#. Public comments can be emailed to covidrecoverycomments@co.jefferson.wa.us.

County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will set a hearing date for setting the ad valorem tax levies for 2021 when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

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 1-646-749-3122 and enter access code 661-198-069#. Public comment can be emailed to publiccomment@co.jefferson.wa.us.

Commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Tom Locke, county health officer, at 9:30 a.m., receive an update on the state Department of Natural Resources third quarter county income report at 10:45 a.m. and conduct a hearing on the county’s procurement code at 11:14 a.m.

Items on the consent agenda include scheduling a hearing on the 2020-2021 mid-biennial budget review for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7 and an amendment to an agreement with the state Recreation and Conservation office for an additional $38,941 for culvert replacement on Thorndyke Road bringing the project total to $237,254.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a hearing on the 2021 budget when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

To view the meeting live, go to https://cityofpt.us/city council/page/agendas minutesvideos. To join the meeting, go to http://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 consider adopting the 2020 Supplemental #2 budget appropriations, fixing and adopting 2021 property tax levies and adopting the six-year capital improvement plan.

Quilcene schools

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

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

The board also will discuss capital levy projects, the Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Bill and the strategic action plan.

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

Jefferson Transit

The Board of Jefferson Transit Authority will conduct a hearing on the 2021 budget when it meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

To listen dial 1-877-568-4106 and enter access code 210-818-749.

Public comments can be emailed to speck@jefferson transit.com and will be read aloud during the meeting.

The board will also consider a resolution on a CARES Act grant amendment.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will consider an interlocal agreement concerning the deployment of broadband opportunities in the county when they meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting, go to https://jeffpud.my.webex.com/meet/JPUD or call 360-379-5833.

Commissioners also will consider applications for Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF) for the Quilcene water tank project, $1,513,366; and the Shine Plat LUD 17, $490,000.

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will discuss the 2021 budget and property tax levies at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Call 1-646-749-3112, access code 759-514-997 to listen to the meeting.

The fire commissioners also will consider vouchers for general fire expenditures, EMS expenditures, payroll expenditures and 3rd quarter volunteer stipends.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will meet in executive session to review the performance of an employee at 9 a.m. Thursday.

To view the meeting live, visit us02web.zoom.us or dial 1-877-853-5427, meeting ID 859 1471 2255, password: 558953.

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

Hood Canal Coordinating Council

The council will review the draft action plan and discuss funding for the Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To view the meeting visit www.zoom.us or call 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 943 9702 2203, password: 12345.

The council also will hear progress reports on grants and will discuss the In Lieu Fee program.

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