Clallam to view hotel leasing application; Jefferson to look at forests and greenhouse gases

Government meetings on North Olympic Peninsula

Clallam County commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider an application for $300,000 for hotel leasing and rapid re-housing funding in their weekly work session at 9.m. Monday.

At the work session, commissioners will preview items set for action at their formal meeting, which starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be conducted in Board of County Commissioners meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

The meetings can be viewed on a live stream at http://www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

To participate via Zoom video, go to https://zoom.us/j/875561784; by Zoom audio only, call 253-2125-8782.

The meeting ID is 875 561 7844 and the passcode is 12345.

Agenda items include:

• Several budget revisions to be adopted May 31. • An update on the Olympic National Forest.

• An agreement for a $1,038,280 federal grant to resurface south Airport Road between U.S. Highway 101 and west Edgewood Drive.

• An agreement with Peninsula Community Health for $53,581 to continue support of the Health and Human Services care navigator.

• A resolution to disburse up to $100,000 to Charles Nash and Patricia McManus and up to $400,000 to the Gloria A. Davis Family Limited Partnership from the Conservation Futures Fund.

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

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

Jefferson County commissioners

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a workshop “Forests and Trees Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 2001 – 2016 and Next Steps” when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

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

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 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 will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Allison Berry at 9:45 a.m., conduct a public hearing regarding use of a $483,570 community development block grant at 10:30 a.m. and a workshop regarding delays to the Beaver Valley timber sale at 2 p.m.

Items on the consent agenda include a call for bids for a replacement scale at the transfer station, an appointment to the Washington Counties Risk Pool, a contract amendment to directly contract S3 Solutions for digital media services and an amendment to the agreement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife for an additional $114,000 for the North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee.

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

Jefferson collaborative group

The Intergovernmental Collaborative Group will discuss priorities for infrastructure projects when they meet at 5 p.m. Thursday.

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 visit https://zoom.us/j/94250777040 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 942-5077-7040..

Public comments can be emailed to icg@co.jefferson.wa.us by noon Thursday.

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/tJItfuirrDsiHtHqvwmPWZmbRmA0Vt4DDKso.

To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 960 9132 0845#.

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

Peninsula Housing Authority

The Board of commissioners of the Peninsula Housing Authority will discuss a request for American Rescue Plan Act funding when they meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84002557706?pwd=bXdUemVEL01CckhNdWdlRSsrNXQzQT09.

To listen only, dial 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID is 840 0255 7706 and the passcode is 924766.

The full agenda is posted at https://peninsulapha.org/board-of-commissioners.

Clallam planning

The Clallam County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed forestry conversion ordinance when they meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Room 160 at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting visit www.zoom.us/join or call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 857 7304 5582 and passcode 12345.

The meeting agenda is posted at http://www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

Clallam Board of Health

The Clallam County Board of Health will hear an overview of developmental disabilities when it meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The meeting can be viewed on a live stream at http://www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

To join the meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/93573435754.

To listen only, call 253-2125-8782 then enter meeting ID 935 7343 5754 and passcode 095863.

Commissioners will discuss membership of the board of health an the Bullman Beach water system as well as hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at http://clallam.net/HHS/PublicHealth/boh_minutes.html.

Jefferson Board of Health

The Jefferson County Board of Health will hear an update on a climate and health adaptation initiative when it meets at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

To join the meeting, go to https://zoom.us/j/97862703889 or dial 1-253-215-8782 and use Webinar ID 97862703889#. To view the meeting only, go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us and follow the links under Quick Links, Videos of Meetings and click on streaming live.

Commissioners also will consider reorganization of the board and hear an update on the COVID-19 pandemic from Berry.

Clallam PUD

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will consider authorizing bidding for a water main replacement project in Clallam Bay/Sekiu during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday.

To join the online meeting online, visit https://clallampud-net.zoom.us/j/86187274172?pwd=SzcwbmgwUE5RTS9RdUZLMis4aTBuUT09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 861 8727 4172 and passcode 636438.

The full agenda is posted at https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/5-19-22-BOC-PreAgenda-FINAL.pdf.

Jefferson PUD

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will hear a presentation on the Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) with its CEO at 4 p.m. Tuesday after their meeting begins at 3 p.m.

Commissioners will recess into closed sessions to discuss union negotiations and review the performance of a public employee.

The meeting agenda is at https://jeffpud.communitybydiligent.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx.

Clallam Transit

Clallam Transit board members are scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the Clallam Transit System administration building, 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZEldumqqT0iHN1bc2Q9IY0emrCNIVMDGZFa/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGtpjoqGNOTuB-ORpwMGoj4c-rwtiFHgo0Mnhy3Mnl6W1PzO_BhHJtJPfz3.

To listen in, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 858 1027 6869; no passcode is needed.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www. clallamtransit.com/board- agendapackets.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles city council will hear a presentation on wastewater from Darlene Schanfald during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners will hear a presentation on the climate resiliency plan during a special meeting at 5 p.m.

To join either meeting, visit www.cityofpa.us/Live-Virtual-Meetings or https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec09025e848381003504dbc28662030cc.

To listen only, call 1-844-992-4726 and enter access code 2552 483 2518.

Public comment sent to council@cityofpa.us will not be read during the meeting, but will be entered into the meeting record.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.cityofpa.us/583/Meetings-Agendas.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will consider an ordinance regarding time limits for temporary tent encampments when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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

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 full agenda is expected to be posted at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

OESD 114

The Olympic Educational Service District 114 board of directors will meet at noon Thursday.

The commissioners meet at the district’s offices, 105 National Ave. N, Bremerton.

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/244562383?pwd=OHlXUk5KTjlKSkxqNS9EVWFtRC96QT09.

To listen only, call 669 900 6833 and enter meeting ID 244 562 383 and password 372604.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://www.oesd114.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Board-Agenda-May-19-2022.pdf.

OESD 114 serves the 15 school districts on the Kitsap and North Olympic peninsulas by delivering educational services that can be more efficiently or economically performed regionally.

Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will interview applicants for a seat on the commission during a special meeting at 11 a.m. Monday.

For meeting links, visit https://www.olympic medical.org/virtual-board-meeting.

Fire District 2

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioners will discus the purchase of a fire engine and tender when they meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the district’s offices at 1212 E. First St., Port Angeles.

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

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

The full agenda is posted at http://www.clallamfire2.org/index.php/district-information/commissioners-meetings/schedule.html

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will conduct a retreat from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

The commissioners will meet at 333 Benedict St., Port Townsend.

There is no online access to the retreat.

Port Townsend schools

The Port Townsend School Board is scheduled to conduct a regular business meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The board also will review the educational effectiveness survey results during a special meeting at 4:30 p.m.

The agendas are expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/ptsd/Board.nsf/Public.

Quilcene schools

The Quilcene School Board will consider the 2022-2023 school calendar when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

The board will meet in Room 9 at 294715 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

The meeting will be streamed live; email jsukert@qsd48.org for the meeting link.

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

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will hear reports on Station 1-2, the strategic plan and the interlocal agreement with Port Ludlow Fire Rescue during a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The commissioners also conduct a public hearing on proposed commissioner districts during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

To join either meeting, visit https://meet.goto.com/377772021.

To listen only, all 1-408-650-3123 and enter access code 377-772-021.

The full agendas can be viewed at https://www.ejfr.org/uncategorized/2022-ejfr-board-meetings.

Hood Canal Coordinating Council

The council will hear updates on its salmon program when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the online meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81107883288.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID: 811 0788 3288 and passcode 051828.

The full agenda is posted at https://hcccwagov.app.box.com/s/3dos8sin99z4pfzpfop6qev4wrwh8emg.

The Hood Canal Coordinating Council is a watershed-based council of governments consisting of Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason Counties and the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Skokomish tribes, it was established in 1985 to address concerns about water quality issues.

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