EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Candidates to be interviewed for open board seats

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

A multifamily housing facility, the Port Hadlock sewer project and interviews with applicants for open seats on the Clallam County Public Utility District and the Sequim City Council will be before boards and commissions on the Peninsula this week.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider resolutions granting $2 million in affordable sales and use tax to Peninsula Behavioral Health to construct a 36-unit multifamily permanent supported housing facility at Second and Oak streets in Port Angeles and $250,000 to rehabilitate a five-bedroom permanent supported housing group home at Fifth and Fir streets in Sequim during their weekly work session Monday.

The commissioners’ work session, at 9 a.m. Monday, will preview items set for action at their formal meeting, which starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meetings are in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

The meetings can be viewed online at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/669/Live-Archived-Meetings-Online.

To participate via Zoom video, visit https://zoom.us/j/875561784.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• An interlocal agreement with the state Department of Health allowing the appointment of a regional health officer to fulfill the responsibilities of the county public health officer in the event of incapacitation or vacancy.

• A letter of support for the Makah Tribe’s application for funding for the Hoko River floodplain project at Upper Cowan Ranch.

• An agreement with New Horizon Communication for phone services.

• An agreement with the National Park Service regarding law enforcement mutual assistance.

• An renewed agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for work crew supervisors and vehicles for clean up on Forest Service lands.

• A request to waive bidding on a contract to furnish the Health and Human Services offices.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Ecology for pollution identification and correction activities.

• A resolution appointing Jeff Brown to the Dungeness Irrigation District board of directors.

• A call for a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, regarding a requested opportunity fund grant of $295,000 for the city of Forks waste water treatment facility project.

• Opening of bids for the Lake Pleasant piling replacement project.

• A call for bids for phase 3 of the Lower Dungeness River floodplain restoration and levee road realignment project.

• A purchase order for $234,305 for three-year renewals of the county’s Microsoft licenses.

• A discussion of legislative priorities to be submitted to the Washington State Association of Counties’ Legislative Steering Committee.

The meeting agendas are posted at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter.

Public comment may be sent to agores@co.clallam.wa.us.

Other Clallam County meetings:

Meeting agendas are posted at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter.

• The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in room 160 in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81835767657?pwd=WkVWbHYxSk9kVzlZekhxNDVjdTV0Zz09.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 818 3576 7657 and passcode 12345.

• The Board of Equalization will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in room 160 in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/99400893755.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 994 0089 3755 and passcode 372263.

• The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board will meet at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in room 160 at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81081709022.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 810 8170 9022 and passcode 12345.

Jefferson County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a workshop on the initial connection plan and voucher program for the Port Hadlock sewer project when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is at the commissioners’ chambers in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

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 join the meeting online, go to https://zoom.us/j/93777841705.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 937-7784-1705#.

Public comments emailed to jeffbocc@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.

Agenda items include:

• A workshop and possible selection of candidates for the Healthier Together Aquatic Center Task Force.

• A public hearing regarding and ordinance regarding rules for adopting ordinances, resolutions and motions.

• A public hearing regarding the close-out of the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus contract.

• A letter of support for East Jefferson Fire Rescue’s CARES program.

• Resolutions adjusting the official county road log in regards to County Landfill Road, No. 626009 and Critter Lane, No. 625709.

• A call for a public hearing at 10:15 a.m. Monday, April 22, regarding proposed supplemental budget appropriations/extensions to the 2024 first quarter budget.

• Certification of 2023 submissions to the County Road Administration Board.

• An agreement with EV Charging Solutions, Inc. for 5 cents per kilowatt/hour to maintain vehicle charging infrastructure.

• An agreement with Cultural Resource Consultants, LLC for $3,810 for Rhody Drive pedestrian/bike improvements.

• An amended agreement with Kitsap County Public Health for an additional $5,636 to provide nurse-family partnership

• An amended agreement with the state Recreation and Conservation Office for Lower Big Quilcene floodplains acquisitions.

• An change order with Seton Construction for an additional $75,792 for site preparation, earthwork and service utilities on the Port Hadlock sewer project for a total $2,026,650.

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

Other Jefferson County meetings:

• The Climate Action Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the online meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81012353627?pwd=QUxvSUZic1JHY0hsZ0JWN05GT0JxQT09.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 810 1235 3627 and passcode 121498.

• The Growth Management Steering Committee will conduct a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is at the Port of Port Townsend Pavilion, 355 Point Hudson St., Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88918580984.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter access code 889 1858 0984#.

• The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

To join the meeting, visit https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/621708893.

To listen only, call 312-757-3121 and enter access code 621-708-893.

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is at the port commission offices, 338 W. First St., Port Angeles.

Comments may be submitted until 8 a.m. Tuesday to braedib@portofpa.com or by calling 360-461-9515.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://portofpa.com/about-us/agenda-center.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will conduct a workshop meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The commissioners will also meet in a regular session at 1 p.m.

The hybrid meetings are in the Point Hudson Pavilion Building, 355 Hudson St., Port Townsend.

To join either of the meetings online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86269043651?pwd=MDlybTZHSmxaRW5BMW1CajdOTUJHUT09.

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

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes.

Clallam County Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss applicant qualifications for the District 3 vacancy in executive session and then possibly select a replacement when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in the Lake Crescent boardroom at the PUD’s main office, 104 Hooker Road, Sequim.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84721624204?pwd=Q0pCaVRLWXFqeWpONVFYaFM0UFB2UT09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 847 2162 4204 and passcode 718170.

Public comment may be submitted in advance to info@clallampud.net.

The commissioners also will hear a presentation on the North Olympic Development Council’s broadband support from Karen Alfeldt.

The agenda is posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/clallampud/Board.nsf/Public.

Jefferson County Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss Beckett Point during a special meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the PUD offices, 310 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend.

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

The agenda is posted at https://jeffpud.communitybydiligent.com/Portal/.

Clallam Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will discuss an agreement with the Quileute Tribal Council regarding the Hermison fish passage project when they meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the OlyCAP conference room, 228 W. First St., Suite G, Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97 720882269.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 977 2088 2269.

The full agenda is posted at https://clallamcd.org/remote-board-meeting-access.

Jefferson County Conservation District

The Jefferson County Conservation District supervisors will consider an interlocal agreement with the Cascadia Conservation District regarding cultural resource technical assistance when they meet 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.

To join the meeting online, visit https://meet.goto.com/462471525.

To listen only, call 877-309-3129 and enter access code 462-471-525.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.jeffersoncd.org/board-meetings/2023-board-meetings.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in city hall, 500 Division St., Forks.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at www.forkswashington.org.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will review its quarterly workplan and hear an update on transportation during a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.

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

To view the meeting live, visit www.cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

To join the meeting online, visit www.joinwebinar.com and enter the webinar ID 578-066-435.

To listen only, call 360-390-5064 and use access code 942-105-283#.

The full agenda is posted at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will discuss updates to several sections of the city’s municipal code when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

The council also will interview candidates for the council seat vacated by Tom Ferrell during a special meeting at 4 p.m.

The hybrid meetings are in the civic center, 152 W. Cedar St., Sequim.

To join the meetings online, visit https://sequimwa-gov.zoom.us/j/86842041779.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 868 4204 1779.

Written public comment can be sent to clerk@sequimwa.gov and will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.

The council will interview Kelly Burger at 4 p.m., Ronald Faircloth at 4:30 p.m. and Alex Fane at 5 p.m.

The agenda and candidate applications are posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/215/Agendas-Minutes.

Chimacum School Board

The Chimacum School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The board will meet in room 702 at Chimacum Elementary School, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

To join the meeting online, visit https://csd49.zoom.us/j/88415789210.

To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 884 1578 9210.

The agenda is posted at go.boarddocs.com/wa/chimacum/board.nsf/public.

Quilcene School Board

The Quilcene School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in Room 9 at 294715 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at www.qsd48.org/district/1216-Board-Agenda.html 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Quillayute Valley schools

The Quillayute Valley School board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The board meets in the library at Forks High School, 261 Spartan Way, Forks.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://www.qvschools.org/o/qvsd/page/board-meetingsagendas.

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in the library at Sequim High School, 601 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/sequim/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.

Fire District 2

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioners will discuss levy updates during a special meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the district administrative office, 1212 E. First St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4329081371?pwd=YlczSUZqMmRYclM4WkZJbkg5Q2N1Zz09.

To listen to the meeting, call 253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 432 908 1371 and passcode 502502.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.clallamfire2.org/commissioners-meetings.

Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees

The Jefferson County Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the Shold Room at the Jefferson County Public Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83004451359?pwd=IsfZZgZt7Epuqxy5la7aMe9YJjvBk3.1.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://jclibrary.librarymarket.com/event/board-trustees-regular-meeting-10287.

Parks and Recreation District

Clallam County Parks and Recreation District 1 will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The meeting is in the community room at the YMCA, 610 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim.

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 Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road, Gardiner.

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