EYE ON JEFFERSON: Tranportation improvement plan before county

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a hearing on the six-year transportation improvement plan when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

To join the meeting go to https://zoom.us/j/9377 7841705.

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 publiccomment @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 also hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Allison Berry, county health officer, discuss the 2021 comprehensive plan amendment cycle and receive a briefing on the county administrator’s budget from Mark McCauley.

Items on the consent agenda include agreements for $1,400 for breast, cervical and colon health program services and $23,471 for Jefferson County Juvenile Services.

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

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/tJItfuirrDsiHtHqvwmPW ZmbRmA0Vt4DDKso.

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 board of health will hear a presentation from the Jefferson County Climate Action Committee when they meet 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 join the meeting visit https://zoom.us/j/978627 03889.

To listen only call 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 978 6270 3889.

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

The full agenda is posted at https://www. jeffersoncountypublic health.org/545/Board-of- Health.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will set a hearing to consider vacating portions of Adams and Reed streets when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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#.

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 consider a contract with RH2 Engineering to design a water metering system and consider approving the street latecomer ordinance.

The full agenda is posted at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendas minutesvideos.

Quilcene schools

The Quilcene School Board will discuss superintendent goals when it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

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

The meeting is in the school’s multipurpose room at 294715 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

The meeting also will stream live; email jsukert@qsd48.org for the meeting link.

The board will hear reports on winter sports coach contracts and program compliance.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will hear a presentation by the Public Power Council during a special meeting at 10 a.m. Monday.

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

The full agenda and meeting packet is available at https://jeffpud.community bydiligent.com/document/ 8104.

Jefferson Healthcare

Jefferson Healthcare commissioners will review the proposed 2022 budget during a special session at 2 p.m. Monday.

To attend the meeting, dial 509-598-2842 and enter conference ID number: 260 972 059.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will consider a joint volunteer coordinator with Clallam Fire District 2 when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The full agenda is posted at https://ccfd3.org/about-the-district/board-of- commissioners/board- agendas-and-minutes.

To view the meeting live, visit us02web.zoom.us meeting, then enter meeting ID 868 5240 5153 and password QjZOVzdGQWptcFpvcUc1dmFLTE5zdz09.

To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID: 868 5240 5153 and password: 912707.

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

Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority board will consider amended payment standards for Section 8 when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84073983782?pwd=THppKysvdGVzeGNUVGtaeDM5dEFOdz09.

To listen only, dial 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 840 7398 3782 and passcode 821770.

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

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

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 expected to be posted at www.oesd114.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=703.

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.

Hood Canal Coordinating Council

The council will hear an update on grant progress from Scott Brewer when it meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The grants include the summer chum issues assessment; landscape assessment and prioritization tool, Phase 2; Hood Canal shellfish initiative; Hood Canal regional pollution identification and correction program, Phase 4; and local integrating organization.

To view the meeting visit https://zoom.us/j/9341 9723194 and enter passcode 584127.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID: 934 1972 3194 and passcode: 584127.

A draft agenda is posted at https://hcccwagov.app.box.com/s/w7gwyknoslv mqn3d1atzfgyzx5vavjsw.

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