EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson commissioners to discuss Rhody carnival

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

Code enforcement updates, a carnival request and quarterly capital improvement projects will be before Peninsula boards and commissions this week.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will hear a quarterly update regarding code enforcement for January through March during their weekly work session Monday.

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://www.clallamcountywa.gov/669/Live-Archived-Meetings-Online.

To participate via Zoom video, 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 discussion with the state Department of Transportation regarding construction projects on U.S. Highway 101.

• Renewal of a five-year agreement with the city of Port Angeles to share an emergency notification system.

• A request to apply for a $9,580,029 Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant for the joint public safety facility.

• Renewal of a five-year lease agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard for property on the Slip Point Lighthouse at Clallam Bay.

• A presentation regarding the county’s child advocate program from Valerie Brooks and Jennifer Petty.

• Approval of plans and a call for bids on phase I of the Sekiu sewer main replacement project.

• A call for a public hearing on July 2 regarding a draft ordinance creating a permanent 911 addressing system.

• A call for a public hearing on July 2 regarding a proposed ordinance reducing setback requirements within Carlsborg residential zones CR-II, CR-III and CN.

• A resolution to approve a $2,500 Heritage Fund grant to the Quileute Tribal School.

• A resolution to approve supplemental budget appropriations.

• Agreements with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe regarding the North Olympic Peninsula RECOMPETE coalition.

• A draft interlocal agreement with the cities of Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim, clarifying roles related to a state Department of Commerce climate planning grant to assist with updating the county multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan.

• A call for a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. June 25 regarding a proposed ordinance regulating agriculture accessory uses.

• A request to waive the bidding process for the Olympic Adventure Trail Whiskey Creek bridge replacement project.

• An agreement with Signature Roof Services, LLC, for $85,758 to replace the roof of the Art Barn at the county fairgrounds.

• An amended agreement with Norpoint Services for continued security services at the county courthouse.

The meeting agendas are posted at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter.

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

Other Clallam County meetings:

• 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?pwd=dFpxSWRWblU0ajV5N2h6UER3L0h0UT09.

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 discuss a request to use Memorial Field for the Rhody Festival Carnival when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is 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:

• A call for a public hearing at 9:45 a.m. June 24 regarding applications for 2024 Conservation Futures Funds.

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

Other Jefferson County meetings:

• The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting, visit https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/621708893.

To listen only, call 312-757-3121 and enter access code 621-708-893.

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

The hybrid meeting will be at the Port Ludlow Beach Club, 121 Marina View Drive, Port Ludlow.

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

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

• The Board of County Commissioners also will conduct a special joint meeting with the Behavioral Health Consortium at 4 p.m. Thursday.

The in-person-only meeting, part of the commissioners’ community conversations series, will be at the Quilcene Community Center, 294952 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

The board and the consortium will discuss ways to support people with substance abuse disorder.

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.

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

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

Port of Port Townsend

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will hear an update on second quarter capital improvement projects during a workshop meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

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

The hybrid meetings are 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 staff report regarding the availability of water for the proposed Carlsborg Village when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is 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 expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/clallampud/Board.nsf/Public.

Clallam Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will discuss the 2023 district accomplishments report when they meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting is 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 elect a new chair, vice chair and auditor when they meet 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://meet.goto.com/951793645.

To listen only, call 866-899-4679 and enter access code 951-793-645.

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 at city hall, 500 Division St., Forks.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89364456170?pwd=2A8ofDOutezDIiU6qoioUaF8GFxKMG.1.

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

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed noise ordinance when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is 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 council also will consider the capital improvement program, the transportation improvement program, mid-year budget amendments and council compensation.

The agenda is expected to be 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 csd49.zoom.us/j/82679232108 or dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 826 7923 2108.

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

Port Angeles schools

The Port Angeles School Board will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday.

The board meets at Lincoln Center, 905 W. Ninth St., Port Angeles.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/pasd/Board.nsf/public.

Brinnon Fire

The Jefferson County Fire Protection District 4 commissioners meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The commissioners meet at Brinnon Fire Department Station 41, 272 Schoolhouse Road, Brinnon.

The agenda is expected to be posted at https://brinnonfire.org/agendas-and-applications.

Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees

The Jefferson County Board of Trustees will discuss the 2023 state auditor’s annual financial report when they meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is 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/87640434090?pwd=HD_Tazs7UkwAo2LE41WuBfn_27463g.Kpwx6vSDbJDd71Ix.

To listen only, call 253-2050468 then enter meeting ID 876 4043 4090 and passcode 416975.

The agenda is posted at https://jclibrary.librarymarket.com/event/board-trustees-regular-meeting-10289.

Hood Canal Coordinating Council

The council will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting is in the council’s offices at Liberty Bay Marina, Suite 124, 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 124, Poulsbo.

To view the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81298961225.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 812 9896 1225 and passcode 627374.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://hccc.wa.gov/about/events.

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. It was established in 1985 to address concerns about water quality issues.

Cemetery commission

The Gardiner Community Cemetery commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday.

The public meeting will be held downstairs in the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road, Gardiner.

The public is invited to attend.

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