EYE ON JEFFERSON: Superintendent profile topic of joint schools meeting

The Port Townsend and Chimacum School Boards will discuss their joint superintendent search during a special joint meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday.

To join the meeting visit csd49.zoom.us or dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 862 0707 0767.

The directors will discuss the ideal profile of superintendent candidates.

A link to the meeting will be posted at go.board docs.com/wa/chimacum/Board.nsf/Public.

County commissioners

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Tom Locke 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 meet in executive session to review the performance of a public employee.

Items on the consent agenda include two appointments to advisory boards and an agreement with a consultant for Comprehensive Plan amendments in the amount of $25,008.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will hear public comments and discuss the library strategic plan at a workshop meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday.

To view the meeting live, go to cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos. To join the meeting, go to joinwebinar.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.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will conduct public hearings on 2021 budget, rates and tax levies during a special meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

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

The commissioners will also hear an update to the comprehensive scheme of harbor improvements.

The consent agenda includes resolutions on the flexible benefits cafeteria plan, the emergency reserve and an amendment to the Reid Middleton contract.

Jefferson County Library

The Jefferson County Library board will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday.

A link to the Zoom meeting will be posted at jclibrary.librarymarket.com/events/board-trustees-regular-meeting-15 by 9:30 a.m.

Public comments may be emailed to tmeredith@jclibrary.info prior to 9:30 a.m.

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will hear an update on the FCS cost of service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners will recess into executive session to discuss and consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate pursuant to RCW. 42.30.110 (1)(c).

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

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