EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers homeless facilities

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on interim zoning regulations for a siting establishment, and operation of temporary homeless facilities in unincorporated areas of Jefferson County when they meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

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 1-646-749-3122 and enter access code 661-198-069#. Public comment can be emailed to public comment@co.jefferson.wa.us.

Commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Tom Locke, county health officer, and continue discussions regarding speed limit reductions in Port Ludlow.

Items on the consent agenda include a community development block grant to be administered by Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP), several lodging tax fund grants and several healthcare-related agreements.

Collaborative group

The Intergovernmental Collaborative Group will 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 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 862 6904 3651 and password 911887.

Public comments can be emailed to covidrecovery comments@co.jefferson.wa.us.

Board of Health

The Jefferson County Board of Health will discuss its response to proposed legislation that would regionalize local public health when it meets at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

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 1-571-317-3122 and enter access code 483-306-037.

Public comment can be emailed to boh@co. jefferson.wa.us.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will consider approving the Ad Hoc Committee on Law Enforcement and Public Safety’s final report when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

To view the meeting live, go to www.cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendas minutesvideos. To join the meeting, go to www.join webinar.com and enter the webinar ID 578-066-435. To listen only, call 360-390-5064 and use access code 942-105-283#.

Submit public comment emails to be read aloud (up to three minutes per person) to publiccomment@cityofpt.us.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will conduct a retreat at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

The commissioners will meet in executive session for the first hour.

Access to both meeting is at us02web.zoom.us or by calling 1-253-215-8782, the meeting ID is 862 6904 3651, password: 911887.

The agenda is posted at www.portofpt.com/wp- content/uploads/20210217- Spec.Mtg.NoticeAgenda.pdf.

Quilcene schools

The Quilcene School Board will discuss the national board certification for teachers during a regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

For links to the online meeting, email Jami Sukert at jsukert@qsd48.org.

The board also will hear new course proposals, an update on the WSSDA Legislative Conference, discuss spring coaches contracts and review 2021-2022 school calendar.

Transit Authority

The Board of Jefferson Transit Authority will discuss an amendment to the capital budget when it meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

To listen dial 1-877-568-4106 and enter access code 210-818-749.

Public comments can be emailed to speck@jefferson transit.com and will be read aloud during the meeting.

The board also will consider adopting the Title VI plan, adding a new member to and electing a new chair for the citizen advisory committee.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will hear a water reserves report at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting, go to www.zoom.us/my/jeffco pud or call 833-548-0282, meeting ID 4359992575#.

The commissioners will also hear a staff presentation on the local utility district process.

The full agenda and meeting packet is available at https://jeffpud. communitybydiligent.com/document/6160.

E Jefferson Fire-Rescue

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will conduct a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The fire commissioners will discuss the lieutenant eligibility list and rechargeable batteries for self-contained breathing apparatuses and will consider rescinding the medical service officer job description.

Call 1-872-240-3212, access code 812-201-861 to listen to the meeting.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will discuss the lawsuit Anders v CCFD 3 when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To view the meeting live, visit us02web.zoom.us meeting ID 85960647856, password SFdxbnV3T1R CeE5KYVk4OVZQSG VoQT09.

To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID: 859 6064 7856 and password: 330005.

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

Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority board will discuss, in executive session, the acquisition of real property when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, visit us02web.zoom.us or dial 253-215-8782 the meeting ID is 876 3085 4864 and the passcode is 626393.

OESD 114

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

To join the audio-only meeting call 669 900 6833 and enter meeting ID 244 562 383 and password 372604.

The meeting agenda is posted at www.oesd114.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID =703.

OESD 114 serves the 15 school districts on the Kitsap and North Olympic Peninsulas.

Coordinating Council

The Hood Canal Coordinating Council will hear a report on the progress of grants from executive director Scott Brewer when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To view the meeting visit www.zoom.us or call 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 936 7640 577, password: 496923.

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.

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