Government meetings set on Peninsula

Here are summaries of agendas of governmental entities on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Jefferson County

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear the county income report for the first quarter of 2022 from the Department of Natural Resources 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 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.

The commissioners also will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Allison Berry at 9:45 a.m. and conduct several workshops during the afternoon session.

Items on the consent agenda include a notice of public hearing regarding the Greater Jolie Way and Silver Berry Place no shooting area at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 25; a notice of a public hearing regarding the Quimper Trust and the Ruck Salmon Creek conservation fund projects at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1; notices of public hearings regarding the Quimper Trust, the Ruck Salmon Creek, the Hannan Farm and the Big Quilcene-Moon Valley conservation fund projects at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1; agreements with the state Military Department for $408,513 to upgrade JeffCom’s E911 equipment; and an amended agreement with Teamsters Local 589 to increase the county match of deferred income $58 per month to $78 per month for commissioned deputies in the Sheriff’s Office.

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

Clallam County

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider supplemental budget appropriations totalling $108,648 and debatable emergencies totalling $1,184,696 in their weekly business meeting Tuesday.

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 http://www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

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

To listen only, call 253-2125-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• An agreement with the Recreation and Conservation Office for a grant of $406,415 for the McDonald Creek fish passage restoration project.

• Agreements with the state Military Department for $189,772 to upgrade PenCom’s E911 equipment.

• An agreement with the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau for $15,000 in lodging tax funds for the 2022 Washington state TREAD app project for the Olympic Peninsula.

• An agreement with the Peninsula Trails Coalition for $20,000 of lodging tax funds for the Olympic Discovery Trail ambassador program.

• A collective bargaining agreement with the Prosecutor’s Association for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.

• A resolution to extend Joseph Donisi as acting County Engineer for six additional months, from July 12, 2022 through Jan. 12, 2023.

The meeting agendas are posted at www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

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

Other Clallam County meetings:

• The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the online meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92746778294.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 927 4677 8294 and passcode 12345.

• The Clallam County Park and Recreation District #1 will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The meeting in the YMCA, 610 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim.

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

To join the online meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/8755617844.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 5617844 and passcode 12345.

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 join the online meeting, visit https://wsac-org.zoom.us/j/96091320845.

To listen only, dial 253-215-8782 then enter webinar ID 960-9132-0845#.

The association will also discuss current and emerging issues facing counties across the state.

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 regular session at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Both meetings are in the Point Hudson Pavilion building, 103 Hudson St., Port Townsend.

To access 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 meeting agendas are expected to be posted at https://portofpt.com/events.

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will conduct a regular business meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

To join the virtual meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87183596525.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 871 8359 6525; no passcode is required.

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

The agenda and meeting packet are expected to be posted at https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter.

Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will present a draft strategic plan for 2023 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://clallampud-net.zoom.us/j/84366661040?pwd=UndtalBWMGtCRFptY0QxdVllYTd0dz09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 843 6666 1040 and passcode 196444.

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

The commissioners also will …

The full agenda is posted at https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/7-11-22-WEB-Packet-1.pdf.

Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will elect board officers when they meet at 4 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.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is at 500 Division St., Forks.

Listening and webcast options, along with the full agenda, are expected to be posted at www.forkswashington.org.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will hear a report from the Climate Action Committee when it meets at 6:30 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, go to www.cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

To join the meeting, go to 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#.

Written comments received at publiccomment@cityofpt.us more than two hours before the meeting will be attached to the council meeting record; public comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.

The council will also review the suggestion box and its work plan and hear an update on capital projects.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will hear overviews of the capital improvement transportation improvement programs at a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in council chambers at the Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St., Sequim.

To join the meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/9123546 4249; to listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 912 3546 4249.

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

The council also will consider the sections of municipal code related to motorized and non-motorized wheeled vehicles and to site construction.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2632.

Peninsula College

Peninsula College trustees are scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The agenda is expected to be posted at www.pencol.edu/aboutpc/board/agendas.

Quilcene School Board

The Quilcene School Board will discuss the administrative support configuration during a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81048461366?pwd=N1hrM0VKdXZaUzJOMXpkZmdTSHFuQT09.

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

Quillayute Valley schools

The Quillayute Valley School board is scheduled to conduct a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The full agenda and meeting location is expected to be posted at https://www.qvschools.org/Page/1745.

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.

The public is invited to attend.

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