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| Clallam County Commission Candidate Maggie Roth. Spoke on proposed Ediz hook pier project "It should move forward" |
See video, which also includes the results of the regular county commission agenda items, along with comments made by Roth during their open public comment session. Note, when she introduced herself she didn't mention she was currently running for office.
See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBESxicfznU
NEPA Project Manager, TPS Facilities
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest
1101 Tautog Circle, Suite 203 Silverdale, WA 98315
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for briefing the Clallam County Board of Commissioners about the proposed Pier and Support Facilities for Transit protection System at U.S. Coast Guard Aír Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles last month.
It is our belief that this project necessitates a full environmental impact Study for the following reasons:
. The anticipated impacts of clirnate change - especially increased flooding of Ediz Hook and Port Angeles Harbor - were not taken into account or addressed in the Environmental Assessment (EA)'
. The preferred alternative (1) appears to be the r¡ost environmentally impactful option, as it maximizes pile driving noise, displacement of eelgrass, and turbidity.
o The EÁ claims that noise will not impact penned fish, though studies show that it clearly impacts free swimming fish. Penned fish will be continually subjected to unden¡rater noise with no ability to move elsewhere.
. The EA fails to address plans by the National Marine Fisheries Service to expand existing critical habitat protections for southern resident killer whales'
. ihe EA contains ínsufficient detail regarding operational needs used to justify site placement on Ediz Hook, as well as insufficient detail regarding future plans for the area (which might very well require an EIS if not presented as individual projects.)
We are also concerned that the loss of revenue anticipated by lcicle Seafoods (projected to be in the range of $6 million) is not specifically addressed in the project budget.
We welcome additional information about the project as it develops.
Sincerely, BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Work session agenda on Monday 23rd:
1 Calendar/Correspondence
2 Request to review and schedule Commissioner participation in Cascadia Rising 16
3 Amendment 1 with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to add funding for developmental disabilities (2b)*
4 Request to approve and instruct the Administrator and Information Technology to implement Granicus for online video streaming services
5 Update on Prevention Works! activities and request approval of an addendum to the prevention plan extending it until 2018
Public Works
6 Proposal regarding modifications to Clallam County Administrative Policy 817 – County Road Speed Limits
7 Proposed project memorandum of agreement for improvement of East Beach Road
8 Proposed ordinance amending Clallam County Code Chapter 13.04, Clallam Bay/Sekiu
sewerage rate schedule to increase fees Board of Commissioners
9 Four month budget performance review
10 Grant request authorizing the application for and receipt of an opportunity fund grant for the William Shore Memorial Pool District expansion plan design
11 Proposed ordinance amending Clallam County Code 7.02 Pawnbrokers to bring into
compliance with the state law
Regular County Commission meeting results:
CONSENT AGENDA – Any Commissioner may remove items for discussion
1a Approval of vouchers for the week of May 16
1b Approval of minutes for the week of May 16
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Appreciation recognizing Kristina Nelson-Gross
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
2a Authorize the Board of County Commissioners chair to sign agreement with State of
Washington for aquatic lands easement for Carlsborg sewer project
2b Amendment 1 with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to add funding for developmental disabilities (postponed until next week)
BIDS AND AWARDS
3a Request for proposals to be received no later than 12 p.m., June 30, 2016 for Mental
Health/Substance Abuse Intervention Services in the Public Schools: Chemical Dependency/Mental Health Program Fund
3b Bid opening – Clallam County Courthouse Grounding Project
BUDGET
4a Approval of Budget Modifications for the week of May 9
*All items were approved by commission
PORT ESTABLISHES TIMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05232016-154
The Port approved the resolution 16-1129 declaring certian real estate property as surplus to port needs. And they approved the formation of a Timber Advisory committee.
See videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWGGxh6DeSE topic Timber Advisory Committee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u_60Vnx4jQ Topic real estate property on the Lower Elwha road.
WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK
Clallam County will hold their weekly work session along with their regular meeting on Tuesday, instead of Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Work session highlight items:
Administration – 9 a.m.
1 Calendar/Correspondence
2 Proposed contract addendum and purchase order from Assessor’s Office for PACS mobile field units
(2a)* Board of Commissioners
5 Funding request from Peninsula Area Public Access (PAPA) for cable TV public access channel in Clallam County
6 Discuss Hearing Examiner Interviews
Public Works
3 Proposed Funds Transfer Agreement with Western Federal Lands Highway Division for Spruce Railroad Trail construction
4 Proposed agreement with Port of Port Angeles, a municipal corporation to purchase property for the
Lower Elwha Road Reconstruction Project
General Discussion/Items for Future Agendas
Public defender advisory committee (June 6)
Boundary Review Board discussion (June)
Off river reservoir update (June)
Code enforcement/law enforcement issues (early June)
Policy 817 County Road Speed Limits (late June)
Cascadia Rising exercise (June 6)
Public Records Act policy discussion (June 20)
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_agenda.pdf
See work session details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_packet.pdf
Highlights from the next County Commission regular meeting on Tuesday:
1c Letter to Navy regarding Pier Project on Ediz Hook
4a Resolution acknowledging receipt of addendum to the Five-Year Prevention Plan
4b Resolution reestablishing membership categories of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
4c Notice of hearing to be held at 10:30 a.m., June 14 for proposed grant from the Opportunity
Fund to William Shore Memorial Pool District
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
See agenda item details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf
Editorial Comment: Look like Clallam County Commission meetings will be the only show in town next week.
Other local news headlines....
SPECIAL REPORT: Status of lead testing in Peninsula public schools---PDN
Disaster drill to test agencies’ responses to quake scenario---PDN
Sequim city attorney’s retirement raises eyebrows---PDN
Balancing Needs Of The PA Fire Department And The Public---KONP RADIO
Clallam County Overdose Stats Likely By July---KONP RADIO
City updates nuisance codes with hopes of quicker compliance---SEQUIM GAZETTE
Sequim-based faith group making strides against area homelessness---SEQUIM GAZETTE
Olympic National Park Releases Updated Annual Fishing Regulations for 2016-17---FORKS FORUM
Dentists: Too few to care for poor Kees Kolff invites nonprofit to come to Jefferson County---PT LEADER
Committee to Elect Maggie Roth---PORT O CALL
Editorial note: This is the first story posted on Port O Call's page I have seen of someone who is running for Clallam County Commissioner who isn't a democrat. The report however, fails to mention her party affiliation she is running as a Republican. Thus far I haven't seen any reports on there about republicans, just a pro democrat focus. What happened on being non bias?
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT
Province said to be ‘controlling agenda’ on sewage---TIMES COLONIST, Victoria BC
Get big money out of politics--TIMES COLONIST, Victoria BC
Lawrie McFarlane: Crowded tent city poses risk of disease---TIMES COLONIST, Victoria BC
Breaking down the barriers of autism--VICTORIA NEWS, Victoria BC
Woolly mammoth coming to Royal B.C. Museum---VICTORIA NEWS, Victoria BC
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In today's video clip is during the Clallam County work session on Monday, topic was about the
sewage rate increases for Neah bay.
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