EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers greenhouse gas reduction policy

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a hearing on a greenhouse gas reduction policy when it meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The meeting 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.

Public comment and questions can be directed to the clerk of the board at 360-417-2256 or agores@co.clallam.wa.us.

Commissioners also will recess into executive session to discuss potential new affirmative litigation with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

The lawsuit relates to the opioid crisis, the agenda memo says.

The work session on Monday, which begins at 9 a.m., will include the commissioners’ response to the Charter Review Commission’s recommendations.

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.

Board of Health

The Clallam County Board of Health will consider a resolution concerning acknowledgement of public health at a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

The meeting can be viewed on a live stream at http://www.clallam.net/ features/meetings.html. If you would like to participate in the meeting via Zoom video, go to https://zoom.us/j/93573435754. To participate via Zoom audio only, call 253-215-8782. The meeting ID is 935 7343 5754. The passcode is 095863.

Public comment and questions can be directed to the clerk of the board at 360-417-2276 or cthompson@co.clallam.wa.us

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will conduct a workshop on capital prioritization when they meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

To join the virtual meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81750974798 or call 253-215 8782. The webinar ID is 817 5097 4798. Comments must be submitted by 8 a.m. Tuesday to braedib@portofpa.com or by calling 360-461-9515.

Commissioners also will consider 2021 operating budget projections and 2022 operating budget projections.

Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will consider the issuance and sale of bonds to finance capital improvements in the district when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84092305234? pwd=TTlTb3RWNXR0dG9Bem1JN0VibTBxZz09, To call by your location, dial +1 253 215 8782 U.S. (Tacoma). The meeting ID is 840 9230 5234. The passcode is 345368.

Commissioners also will discuss Bonneville Power Administration’s post-2028 contract.

The will recess into an executive session to review the performance of a public employee and evaluate the qualifications of an applicant.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles City Council will discuss the code audit survey results presented by Madrona Law Group and the plan moving forward during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the virtual meeting go to the Webex link at https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/onstage/g.php?MTID=e59b1da964ae345ab7e8f96fbb674cbe4.

To listen only, call 1-844-992-4726. The access code is 2558 279 1530

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will hear the city manager’s overview of the 2022 budget when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

The public can participate in the meeting online at https://zoom.us/j/9123 5464249 or by phone by calling 253-215-8782 and using ID 912 3546 4249.

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

Council members also will consider possible change in fees in 2022 and a proposed Shoreline Master Program periodic review and update.

The council also will consider proclaiming October Resilience Month in Sequim.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will consider a request from Bicycle Rides Northwest for use of city property when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Listening and webcast options will be posted on the city’s website at www.forkswashington.org.

The council also will consider proclaiming October Resilience Awareness Month in Forks.

Quillayute Valley

The Quillayute Valley School Board will consider matters dealing with the Insight School of Washington when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The virtual meeting will be at https://youtu.be/ ENc6DYNpNlE.

The board will consider approval of the Insight Middle School handbook, the operations and policy manual and the Career and Technical Education equivalency courses.

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