EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Proposed budgets top Peninsula agency agendas

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Budgets, transportation improvement plans and a raise in a general manager’s salary will be before boards and commissions next week.

Several meetings typically scheduled for Mondays have been rescheduled to Tuesday this week due to the Veterans Day holiday on Monday. That includes the boards of county commissioners for both Clallam and Jefferson counties; Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 commissioners; and the Forks and Port Townsend city councils.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss proposed budget reductions, revisions, supplemental appropriations and debatable budget emergencies that will be considered on Nov. 26 during their weekly business meeting Tuesday.

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

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

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

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:

• Several resolutions reappointing members of various volunteer boards and commissions.

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 Behavioral Health Advisory Board 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/92746778294.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 927 4677 8294 and passcode 12345.

• The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in Suite 7 at the Clallam County courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://www.zoom.com or call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 856 093 8561 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.

• The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet at 4:30 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/3349876138?pwd=YWxnUTlaU0ZwanQ0V0NaVWZvY3ljdz09.

To listen only, call 253-205-0468 then enter meeting ID 334 987 6138 and passcode 12345.

• The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

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

To join the online meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/8755617844.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 5617844 and passcode 12345.

Jefferson County commission

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed six-year transportation improvement program when they meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in 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:

• Continued discussion and potential action regarding the repeal of resolution 42-03 and adding code compliance rules of procedure to Chapter 19.05.020 (1) JCC.

• A workshop with Department of Community Development Director Josh Peters regarding county compliance with permit process requirements recently enacted in Senate Bill 5290.

• A workshop with Al Cairns, the solid waste manager, regarding pending recycling program revisions.

• A resolution imposing emergency load limits on county roads.

• An agreement with Earthwork Solutions, LLC, for $1,056,937 for phase 4, stage 2 on-site grinder pump installation for the Port Hadlock urban growth area.

• An agreement with Great Western Recreation for $351,384 to complete phase 2 construction of the JUMP! Playground.

• An agreement with the city of Port Townsend for $160,591 of Public Infrastructure Funds for the Lawrence Street Complete Streets Project.

• An agreement with the Port of Port Townsend for $486,641 of Public Infrastructure Funds for the Jefferson County International Airport Eco-Industrial Park project.

•. An agreement with Jefferson County for $202,767 of Public Infrastructure Funds for the Quilcene Complete Streets project.

• An amended agreement with the state Recreation and Conservation Office for Hoh River Resiliency – Lindner Creek, no change in cost.

• An amended agreement with People First of Washington State for an additional $8,070, for a total of $20,277, to provide self-determination and self-advocacy services.

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.”

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/85372127790.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 853 7212 7790; no passcode is required.

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

The agenda is 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 agenda is 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 consider a resolution to increase the general manager’s salary to $243,816 per year during a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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

Clallam Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will discuss a personal services agreement for election support services 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/97 720882269.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 977 2088 2269.

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 the recent audit by the State Auditor’s Office 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/808313125.

To listen only, call 866-899-4679 and enter access code 808-313-125.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.jeffersoncd.org/board-meetings/2023-board-meetings-3tw9b.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2025 budget when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The council also will conduct a budget workshop during a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at www.forkswashington.org.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a workshop regarding the proposed 2025 capital budget when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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

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

To join the meeting 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 council also will hear staff briefings regarding the comprehensive plan update and on Transportation Benefits District priorities.

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

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 online, visit https://csd49.zoom.us/j/85813232467.

To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 858 1323 2467.

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 conduct a joint meeting with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe at 5 p.m. Thursday.

The agenda and meeting venue are expected to be posted at https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/pasd/Board.nsf/public.

Fire District 2

Clallam County Fire District 2 commissioners will conduct a budget workshop during a special meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the district’s administrative office, 1212 E. First St., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4329081371?pwd=YlczSUZqMmRYclM4WkZJbkg5Q2N1Zz09.

To listen to the meeting, call 253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 432 908 1371 and password 502502.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.clallamfire2.org/commissioners-meetings.

Jefferson County Library Trustees

The Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding its proposed budget when it meets 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/82875433618?pwd=kulHrcOF1dzy6Avf6w9i9awnE2Mjnz.1.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://jclibrary.librarymarket.com/events/month.

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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