EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Boards to discuss Lake Sutherland, budgets this week

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties.

The Lake Sutherland Management District, plans for electric vehicles and draft budgets will be before Peninsula boards and commissions this week.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Lake Sutherland Management District #2 during their weekly business meeting Tuesday.

The commissioners’ work session, at 9 a.m. Monday, will preview items set for action at their formal meeting, which starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meetings are in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

The meetings can be viewed online at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

To participate via Zoom, visit https://zoom.us/j/875561784.

To listen only, call 253-212-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• A call for a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17, regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of Arthur Avenue.

• An agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation and the state Department of Transportation for RAISE Grant.

• An agreement with Puget Sound Restoration Fund for conducting synoptic dive surveys.

• Agreements with North Olympic Land Trust for grants through the Conservation Futures Program for Cameron Farm Estates, Heifer Farm North and Heifer Farm South.

• A quarterly report on Code Enforcement.

• A discussion regarding North Olympic History Center Heritage Advisory Board grant applications.

• A pre-application questionnaire for an energy audit grant from the Washington State Association of Counties.

• A discussion about proposed budget revisions, supplemental appropriations, debatable emergencies to be considered Aug. 27.

• A letter to Department of Natural Resources regarding Power Plant timber sale.

• A notice stating that the preliminary 2025 Clallam County budget will be available Sept. 3.

• Recommendation survey letter of support for Department of Commerce for Feiro Marine Life Center – Marine Discovery Center grant request.

• An amended agreement with the state Broadband Office for Joyce-area broadband grant.

• An amended agreement with Washington Water Trust for the Dungeness off-channel reservoir project.

• Opening of bids for the south Airport Road resurfacing project.

• Deed of right to use land with State of Washington for streamflow restoration and conservation.

The meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

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

Other Clallam County meetings:

Meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

• The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81835767657?pwd=WkVWbHYxSk9kVzlZekhxNDVjdTV0Zz09.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 818 3576 7657 and passcode 12345.

• The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board will meet at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81081709022.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 810 8170 9022 and passcode 12345.

Jefferson County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a workshop regarding electric vehicle plans when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the commissioners’ chambers in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

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 online, go to https://zoom.us/j/93777841705.

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.

Agenda items include:

• An executive session with the county administrator and the director of human resources to discuss collective bargaining, professional negotiations or grievance or mediation proceedings as allowed under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b).

• A workshop regarding the planning process for replacing solid waste facilities.

• A proposal to lower the flag on Aug. 30 in observance of Overdose Awareness Day.

• A resolution to apply for Fish Barrier Removal Board grant funding for the Center Road MP 3.23 fish barrier removal project.

• A resolution to find and declare certain county property as surplus and authorize trade-in.

• a bid award to Bruch and Bruch Construction, Inc., to supply aggregate for the county’s bituminous surface treatment program for 2025 and 2026.

An agreement with the Recreation and Conservation office for $82,823 in deferred parks maintenance.

• An agreement with the Department of Social and Health Services for a $515,565 Dan Thompson grant for phase 2 of the JUMP! Playground.

• An agreement with the state Department of Transportation for $1,519,332 for the Anderson Lake connection project for the Olympic Discovery Trail.

• A resolution to issue a Request for Proposals in the amount of $600,000 for Public Infrastructure Fund grants.

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

Other Jefferson County meetings:

The Tourism Coordinating Council will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Andrews Suite at the Resort at Port Ludlow, 1 Heron Road, Port Ludlow.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81647254420.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 816 4725 4420 and passcode 193458.

• The Growth Management Steering Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88918580984.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 889 1858 0984.

• The Planning Commission will conduct a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/96997604223?pwd=NUJoRktHNEtOUjFHTUF1VDdSaXpXZz09.

• The Jefferson County Public Infrastructure Fund Board will meet at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

The board will meet in the county commissioners’ chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1920 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

To join the hybrid meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83612998617.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID836 1299 8617.

• The Jefferson County Board of Health will meet at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

To join the online meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/97862703889.

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

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://co.jefferson.wa.us/1088/Agenda-Minutes.

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/j/96091320845.

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

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the port commission, 338 W. First St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88468891772.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 884 6889 1772; no passcode is required.

Comments may be submitted until 8 a.m. Tuesday to braedij@portofpa.com or by calling 360-461-9515.

The commissioners also will retire to executive session during a special meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday; no action is expected to be taken.

To join the special meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81971861084.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 819 7186 1084.

The agendas are expected to be posted at https://portofpa.com/about-us/agenda-center.

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will conduct a workshop meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The commissioners also will meet in a regular session at 1 p.m.

The hybrid meetings will be in the Point Hudson Pavilion Building, 355 Hudson St., Port Townsend.

To join either of the meetings online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86269043651?pwd=MDlybTZHSmxaRW5BMW1CajdOTUJHUT09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID is 862 6904 3651 and password 911887.

The agendas are expected to be posted at https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes.

Clallam County Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will hear a presentation regarding the deployment of advanced metering infrastructure when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Lake Crescent boardroom at the PUD’s main office, 104 Hooker Road, Sequim.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84721624204?pwd=Q0pCaVRLWXFqeWpONVFYaFM0UFB2UT09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 847 2162 4204 and passcode 718170.

Public comment may be submitted in advance to info@clallampud.net.

The agenda is posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/clallampud/Board.nsf/Public.

Jefferson County Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss the 2025 draft budget during a special meeting at 10 a.m. Friday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the PUD offices at 310 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit www.zoom.us/my/jeffcopud or call 833-548-0282, meeting ID 4359992575#.

The full agenda is posted at https://jeffpud.communitybydiligent.com/Portal.

Clallam Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will discuss the policies and procedures for the local government investment pool when they meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the OlyCAP conference room, 228 W. First St., Suite G, Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82706630292.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 827 0663 0292.

The full agenda is posted at https://clallamcd.org/remote-board-meeting-access.

Jefferson County Conservation District

The Jefferson County Conservation District supervisors will discuss a proposal for a small project cost-share program when they meet 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the conservation district offices, 205 W. Patison St., Suite C, Port Hadlock.

To join the meeting online, visit https://meet.goto.com/151264669.

To listen only, call 866-899-4679 and enter access code 151-264-699.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://www.jeffersoncd.org/board-meetings/2023-board-meetings.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in city hall, 500 Division St., Forks.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82410313095?pwd=cNwJg4damCvGusenaMAnv5Gzl7dhpA.1.

The agenda is expected to be posted at www.forkswashington.org.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will discuss investment priorities for the Transportation Benefit District during a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.

The council will be joined by the Port Townsend Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. for a joint meeting to discuss the recent comprehensive plan update studio sessions.

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

To view the meetings live, visit www.cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

To join the meetings online, visit https://zoom.us/j/98187633367.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter the meeting ID 981 8763 3367.

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 posted at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will conduct a work session on council priorities and the city operation work plan when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the civic center, 152 W. Cedar St., Sequim.

To join the meeting online, visit https://sequimwa-gov.zoom.us/j/86842041779.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 868 4204 1779.

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

The full agenda is posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/215/Agendas-Minutes.

Chimacum School Board

The Chimacum School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The board will meet in room 702 at Chimacum Elementary School, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

To join the meeting, visit https://csd49.zoom.us/j/84967655613 or dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 849 6765 5613.

The agenda is expected to be posted at go.boarddocs.com/wa/chimacum/board.nsf/public.

Port Townsend schools

The Port Townsend School Board will meet in a work/study session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the board room at district headquarters, 1610 Blaine St., Port Townsend.

To attend the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243494888.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 852 4349 4888.

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

OESD 114

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

The hybrid meeting will be at district headquarters, 105 National Ave., Bremerton.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://www.oesd114.org/about-oesd/#about-4.

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.

Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees

The Jefferson County Board of Trustees will discuss public records requests policies and fees when it meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Shold Room at the Jefferson County Public Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81945211484?pwd=TDCcw36xAglsypkC035voAPpIXAmun.1.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://jclibrary.librarymarket.com/event/board-trustees-regular-meeting-10291.

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