EYE ON CLALLAM: County urged to hire forester

Peninsula Daily News

Clallam County commissioners Monday will discuss a Charter Review Commission recommendation that the county hire a forester to increase monitoring of state Department of Natural Resources management of trust lands.

The virtual work session will begin at 9 a.m. and can be viewed at www. clallam.net/features/ meetings.html.

“The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages approximately 92,000 acres of Clallam County trust lands for commercial forestry with a mandate to return revenue to the county and junior taxing districts,” the recommendation states.

“Hiring a forester would provide county oversight and involvement in the DNR activities associated with the county’s state managed trust lands.”

Other agenda items for the work session include:

• Transition planning for the replacement of retiring District Court 2 Judge Erik Rohrer.

• A land donation agreement with Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe for the Towne Road dike relocation project.

• A grant application for COVID-19 response.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Commerce for a STOP Violence Against Women grant.

• An agreement with Kitsap County for emergency vehicle operations course training.

• An agreement with the state Traffic Safety Commission for Target Zero manager duties.

• A contract with CenturyLink to update current technology.

• A 10 a.m. discussion on Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.

• A briefing and notice of Oct. 27 hearing on a proposed fireworks ordinance.

• A briefing and notice of Oct. 27 hearing on a proposed changes to the Opportunity Fund program.

• A briefing and notice of Oct. 27 hearing on a proposed ordinance for an additional special tax on lodging.

• A resolution appointing Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin to the Homelessness Task Force.

• A review of the county’s five-year capital plan.

Commissioners will hold their regular business meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Action items include:

• A letter of support to the Port of Port Angeles for runway resiliency for emergency response on the Olympic Peninsula.

• A proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day.

• A proclamation recognizing Disability Employment Awareness month.

• An agreement with Kitsap Public Health District for a commercial tobacco prevention program.

• An agreement with Quillayute Valley School District for transition program training.

• An agreement with Jefferson County for the North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee.

• A contract with the Center for Tech and Civic Life for a COVID-19 response grant.

• A briefing and notice of Oct. 20 hearing on a proposed Opportunity Fund grant for the Carlsborg sewer extension.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles City Council will discuss a moratorium on evictions at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

For viewing options and instructions for making public comment, visit the city’s website at www.cityofpa.us.

Other agenda items include:

• An Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation.

• A presentation from the Clallam County Economic Development Council.

• A power line tree trimming contract.

• An underground cable replacement contract.

• A landfill sand ballast placement contract.

• A transfer station software and computer hardware upgrade.

• A Generation II Dream Playground equipment purchase.

Port Angeles schools

The Port Angeles School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

No agenda was available by Saturday.

Go to https://portangeles schools.org/ for information closer to the virtual meeting.

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will discuss it reopening plan when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

For a video link, go to http://www.sequimschools.org/. To listen only, call 360-775-2372 and use 276 674 83# .

Written public comment can be submitted to tnorman@sequimschools.org by 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The board also will review superintendent information protocols, discuss legislative priorities and get a levy update.

Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider a quarterly report from the Security, Privacy and Compliance Committee when they meet at 12:30 p.m.

The virtual meeting will be by telephone at 360-417-8444. The conference ID is 456805#.

Commissioners also will hear an update on marketing and the administrator’s report.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will evaluate reorganization when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To access the meeting via Zoom, go to district 3oct6 or call 1-877-853-5247 toll-free. The meeting ID is 861 5593 8700. The password is 91099

Commissioners also will consider a schedule for finalizing the 20201 budget, and volunteer reimbursement.

The district covers the east side of Clallam County with a small portion in Jefferson County.

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