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Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

The boards of local government agencies will meet next week on the North Olympic Peninsula.

 Clallam County

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider an agreement with the state Department of Ecology regarding a project to enhance Olympia oyster populations in Sequim Bay in their work session Monday and 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://www.clallamcountywa.gov/669/Live-Archived-Meetings-Online.

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

To listen only, call 253-2125-8782, then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• The commissioners will meet in executive session with the county parks department to discuss a potential campground and day use area for the West End.

• A resolution to declare two Suzuki boat motors as surplus so they can be used for trade-in towards new Yamaha engines for the sheriff’s office.

• A request for proposals for Homelessness Program funding.

• A resolution authorizing a new county road project to install regulatory, warning, school, guide, recreation and road name signs along county roads.

• A resolution regarding seven applications to the county’s Open Space Tax Program.

• An agreement with the North Olympic Land Trust for a conservation easement on the Dungeness Hub Farm Project.

• A discussion regarding the best department within the county to manage code enforcement officers.

• A letter requesting that the state Department of Transportation schedule and attend quarterly work sessions with the county for the next several years.

• A request for additional $8,499 in funding, for a total of $63,499, for Cascadia Consulting Group to complete the county’s greenhouse gas inventory and analysis.

• A resolution delineating commissioner involvement with various state and local advisory boards and commissions.

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 Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in Room 160 of courthouse.

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

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

• The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83993905724.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 839 9390 5724 and passcode 977578.

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

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83993905724.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 839 9390 5724 and passcode 977578.

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

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

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

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

• The Fair Advisory Board will meet at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

 Jefferson County

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a workshop regarding the allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is at the commissioners chambers in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, 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.

Items on the consent agenda include an amended agreement with N&N Construction for an additional $3,028 for siding repair and paint on the Brinnon Community Center, an amended agreement with the Washington Health Care Authority for up to $220,000 for substance abuse prevention, two memoranda of understanding with Juvenile services for $20,000 for a truancy reform project and $44,496 for a therapeutic support for independent living project and memoranda of agreement with 11 corrections officers each for $15,000 retention bonuses.

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/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 discuss a professional service agreement for Marine Trade Center phase 2 development when they meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81709805709.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 817 0980 5709; no passcode is required.

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

The commissioners also will consider an amendment to the Port of Port Angeles comprehensive scheme of harbor improvements.

The full agenda and meeting packet is posted at https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter.

 Port of Port Townsend

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

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

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

To access 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 meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes.

 Clallam PUD

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will elect officers for 2023-2025 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 commissioners also will consider 2023 committee and organization membership delegates and dues, hear a presentation on Economic Development Council from Colleen McAleer and continue discussion of the post-2028 contract with the Bonneville Power Administration.

The full agenda is posted at https://clallam pud.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-9-23-WEB-Packet-1.pdf.

 Jefferson PUD

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss meter reading and the meter replacement policy during a special meeting at 3 p.m. Monday.

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

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

The full agenda and meeting packet is available at https://jeffpud.communitybydiligent.com/document/12056.

 Clallam Conservation

Clallam Conservation District commissioners will hear a presentation on accomplishments during 2022 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/97 720882269.

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

The also will discuss their 2023 work plan, hear a legislative update and discuss the small public works policy.

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

 Forks city

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

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

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88419925471?pwd=V1hVUHk4OEU3SHZ3WW92WjhhbHhwQT09.

The full agenda is expected to be posted on the city’s website, www.forks washington.org.

 Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the six-year transportation improvement plan when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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

To view the meeting live, go to www.cityofpt.us/city council/page/agendasminutesvideos. To join the meeting, go to www.joinwebinar.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 discuss the comprehensive streets plan, review the work plan and the suggestion box and conduct a workshop on the strategic work plan.

 Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will consider committee assignments for council members during a regular meeting 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/87549989539.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 875 4998 9539.

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

The council also will consider a council retreat and hear department highlights from the city manager.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2740.

 Port Angeles schools

The Port Angeles School Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday.

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

For more information, call 360-565-3702.

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

 Quilcene schools

The Quilcene School Board will conduct a work/study session when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in Room 9 at 294715 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85920306706?pwd=NVRJRnFIMjZvTDVBYXc4ZWpNbWFGZz09.

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

• Quillayute Valley schools

The Quillayute Valley School board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in the library at Forks High School, 261 S. Spartan Ave., Forks.

The full agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.qvschools.org/Page/1764.

 Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting is in the library at Sequim High School, 601 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim.

The full agenda and meeting links are expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/ sequim/Board.nsf/vpublic ?open.

 Park and Recreation district

Clallam County Park and Recreation District 1 will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The quarterly meeting is in the YMCA, 610 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

 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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