Clallam County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

County approves $2.3M budget amendments, broadband funding

The Clallam County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 11 adopted budget amendments totaling more than $2.3 million, including $2,030,000 for broadband infrastructure construction and $18,756 in opioid settlement funds for Harm Reduction Health Center staff salaries. The board also approved several contracts and routine financial items.

Budget amendments and contracts

The board voted 3-0 to adopt a consent agenda that included $2,781,967.30 in accounts payable and $1,285,634.54 in payroll. It also adopted a resolution setting a public hearing for Aug. 25 to consider the budget amendments, which include the broadband appropriation from the Department of Commerce and the opioid settlement transfer.

In addition, the board approved contracts with:

• City of Port Angeles for the Connecting Housing with Infrastructure Program Grant
• Trane Technologies for a facility control upgrade at the Juvenile and Family Services building
• Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center for “We’re In This Together” seminars
• Administrative Office of the Courts for Early Intervention Programs and Services
• Administrative Office of the Courts for the Child Advocate Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem Program
• Washington State Department of Transportation for Sol Duc Bridge Painting

All contracts were approved 3-0.

Other recent meetings

Several other county bodies met over the past two weeks, though most were informational or agenda-only sessions.

• The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board met Aug. 11 to receive updates on Project SAFER, a program that provides first responders with information about individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The board also heard a presentation on “Bridging Birth to Three” and noted that the County Transition Program had 20 students enrolled as of Aug. 3.
• The Clallam Bay/Sekiu Community Advisory Committee met Aug. 13 for a routine agenda that included approving minutes from five previous meetings and two public comment periods.
• The Board of County Commissioners held work sessions on Aug. 10 and Aug. 17 to discuss contracts, road closures, the 2027 budget preview, and appointments. No decisions were recorded.
• The Department of Natural Resources and Revenue Advisory Committee met Aug. 17 to review timber sale contracts and discuss formulas for valuing harvests.
• The Marine Resources Committee met Aug. 17 to hear a presentation on derelict vessel turn-in events and discuss potential collaboration with Jefferson County on crab pot removal.
• The Board of Health met Aug. 18 to receive reports on the Harm Reduction Health Center and the On-site Septic System Operations and Maintenance Program.
• The Law Library Board met Aug. 19 to appoint officers and review the library’s launch at NOLS branches.
• The Peninsula Housing Authority met Aug. 19 to consider resolutions including transferring ownership of Garden Court Apartments and applying for a Housing Trust Fund grant.
• The Planning Commission met Aug. 19 to review proposed changes to the Code Enforcement Code and discuss wetlands regulations.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24 – Board of County Commissioners work session:** The board will consider appointments, agreements, and a call for a Sept. 29 hearing on a comprehensive plan ordinance and resolution.
• **Aug. 25 – Board of County Commissioners regular meeting:** The board will hold a public hearing on the budget amendments, including the $2,030,000 broadband appropriation and $18,756 in opioid settlement transfers. It will also consider agreements with the Department of Transportation for several trail segments and a contract with NEOGOV for a human resources software platform.
• **Aug. 26 – Fair Advisory Board:** The board will review a post-fair report on volunteers, security, and attendance, and receive committee reports on the fairgrounds master plan and budget.

Clallam County boards weigh broadband grant, parks plan, and trail projects

This week, Clallam County boards and committees met to discuss a range of items, including a proposed $2 million broadband grant, a draft parks plan, and several road and trail projects. No final decisions were made at the recent meetings; all were agenda-only sessions with minutes not yet published.

County commissioners consider $2M broadband grant and budget changes

At an Aug. 11 work session, the Board of County Commissioners discussed a resolution to hold a public hearing on a $2,030,000 supplemental appropriation from the Department of Commerce for broadband infrastructure. The board also reviewed opioid settlement funding of $18,756 for Harm Reduction Health Center staff salaries and a $225,284 budget reduction sweep to General Fund Reserves. Consent agenda items included approval of $2,181,967.30 in accounts payable and $1,285,634.54 in payroll. All items remain proposals pending future action.

Parks plan draws public input

On Aug. 4, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a public forum on the Draft 2027-2037 Parks Comprehensive Plan. The plan, developed over two years with input from more than 2,000 survey responses, includes a 10-year capital improvements program, a project list, and potential park acquisitions and expansions. No vote was taken.

Housing and homelessness updates

The Homelessness Task Force met Aug. 4 to discuss position vacancies for tribal, healthcare, and veteran advocates, and heard updates on Mariposa House's "West End Hope" program and the Dignity Bus. The Housing Solutions Committee on Aug. 7 reviewed the Francis Ridge Senior Apartment Application Review Committee, the housing registry, and a financial update on the Affordable Sales and Use Tax. No decisions were listed.

Other meetings

• The Animal Solutions Advisory Committee (Aug. 4) discussed microchip scanning stations at Open Door School, grant opportunities, and a future spay-neuter clinic.
• The Trails Advisory Committee (Aug. 5) discussed law enforcement on the Olympic Discovery Trail, the ODT-Forks to La Push project, and the RAISE Grant.
• The Planning Commission (Aug. 5) reviewed proposed changes to the Critical Areas Code timeline and Code Enforcement Title 20, with no vote scheduled.
• The Hearing Examiner held two public hearings Aug. 6: one on a variance amendment for the Peninsula Housing Authority and another on a conditional use permit for a 12-unit campground on a 27.9-acre property.
• The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (Aug. 11) received updates on Project SAFER and a presentation on "Bridging Birth to Three."
• The Clallam Bay/Sekiu Community Advisory Committee (Aug. 13) approved minutes from prior meetings and heard community updates.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – Board of County Commissioners work session: appointments, contracts, and trail agreements.
• **Aug. 17** – Revenue Advisory Committee: timber harvest value formula and DNR land issues.
• **Aug. 18** – Board of County Commissioners regular meeting: road closures, comprehensive plan hearing, and boiler project.
• **Aug. 18** – Board of Health: harm reduction center and septic system reports.
• **Aug. 19** – Planning Commission: code enforcement and wetlands code changes.
• **Aug. 19** – Law Library Board: officer appointments and annual report.

Clallam County weighs $2M broadband grant, opioid settlement as meetings resume

No decisions have been published from Clallam County meetings held in the past two weeks, as minutes are not yet available. However, the Board of County Commissioners is set to consider a $2,030,000 broadband infrastructure grant, opioid settlement funding, and budget revisions at its Aug. 11 meeting.

Recent meetings

All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The Board of County Commissioners met July 27 and 28. The July 27 agenda included a contract renewal with the Washington Military Department, an agreement with Coordinated Care Corporation, a Critical Areas Ordinance update, a letter of support for Candelaria Industries' Biopower Redevelopment Proposal, and a contract with the City of Port Angeles for the Connecting Housing with Infrastructure Program Grant.

On July 28, the board's agenda included $241,824 in vouchers, a request for qualifications for 3 Crabs Road engineering services, a contract with North Olympic Land Trust for the Big Red Barn Farm conservation easement, a supplemental appropriation of $80,000 for the Auditor's Office, and a $6,830 grant from the Washington State Attorney General's Office for the Sheriff's Office.

A joint commission meeting on July 27 brought together the Public Utility District, County Board of Commissioners, and Port of Port Angeles to review and prioritize regional infrastructure projects, including the Simdars Interchange, McKinnley Site, Lower Elwha Wastewater Project, Taxiway Alpha Reconstruction, and Whitefeather Access.

Other recent meetings included the Noxious Weed Control Board (July 28, 2027 budget discussion), a county commissioners work session (Aug. 3, no specific items), the Animal Solutions Advisory Committee (Aug. 4, microchip stations and spay-neuter clinic), the Homelessness Task Force (Aug. 4, vacancies and program updates), the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Aug. 4, public forum on the Draft 2027-2037 Parks Comprehensive Plan, which incorporated over 2,000 survey responses), the Trails Advisory Committee (Aug. 5, law enforcement on the Olympic Discovery Trail), the Planning Commission (Aug. 5, code changes and comprehensive plan update), and the Housing Solutions Committee (Aug. 7, Francis Ridge Senior Apartment application).

Upcoming meetings

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session Aug. 10 to consider a Trane Technologies facility control upgrade, a resolution to temporarily close Marine Drive (No. 47530) and Cays Road (No. 94290), an agreement with WSDOT for Sol Duc Bridge Painting, and a preliminary 2027 budget. A hearing is called for Sept. 8 on a comprehensive plan ordinance and resolution.

On Aug. 11, the board will consider a resolution for a public hearing on a $2,030,000 supplemental appropriation from the Department of Commerce for broadband infrastructure, opioid settlement funding of $18,756 for Harm Reduction Health Center staff salaries, and a $225,284 budget reduction sweep to General Fund Reserves. The board will also vote on contracts including the Connecting Housing with Infrastructure Program Grant with the City of Port Angeles and a renewal of the Operation Stonegarden Grant. The consent agenda includes $2,181,967.30 in accounts payable and $1,285,634.54 in payroll.

Also on Aug. 11, the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will hear updates on Project SAFER and a presentation on 'Bridging Birth to Three.' The Clallam Bay/Sekiu Community Advisory Committee meets Aug. 13 for a routine agenda. The Revenue Advisory Committee meets Aug. 17 to discuss timber harvest value formulas and DNR land issues. The Law Library Board meets Aug. 19 to appoint officers and review its annual report.

Coming up

• **Aug. 10** – Board of County Commissioners work session (contracts, road closures, 2027 budget preview)
• **Aug. 11** – Board of County Commissioners (broadband grant, opioid settlement, budget revisions)
• **Aug. 13** – Clallam Bay/Sekiu Community Advisory Committee
• **Aug. 17** – Revenue Advisory Committee
• **Aug. 19** – Law Library Board

Clallam County boards weigh public health cuts, sewer waivers, and infrastructure priorities

Clallam County officials faced a packed two weeks of meetings covering public health funding reductions, affordable housing incentives, and regional infrastructure prioritization. All meetings listed below are reflected in agendas only; minutes have not yet been published, so final outcomes and vote tallies are not yet confirmed in the official record.

Public health funding reduced by $580,000

The Board of Health on July 21 discussed an approximately $580,000 reduction in Foundational Public Health Services funding effective July 1, which the agenda states is expected to eliminate six positions. The board also considered a motion to reallocate $18,756 from opioid settlement funds to sustain three staff members at the Harm Reduction Health Center. An infectious disease update noted low rates of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, along with a pertussis cluster investigation among children. The agenda included a recommendation to appoint Tara Coffin to the At-Large Board of Health seat. The Environmental Health 2025 Annual Report presentation was postponed.

Commissioners consider sewer charge waiver for affordable housing

On July 20, the Board of County Commissioners discussed a resolution to waive County sewer development charges for affordable housing projects serving households at or below 80% of median income in the Port Angeles eastern urban growth area. The same agenda included a contract with North Olympic Land Trust for a conservation easement on Big Red Barn Farm, a request for qualifications for engineering services for 3 Crabs Road and the Safe Street 4 All Safety Action Plan, a call for bids for the Bullman Beach Water Association Treatment System Improvement, and a contract with Cities Digital, Inc. for an Onsite Sewage System data platform.

County Administrator contract and $3.98 million in payments

On July 21, commissioners considered an ordinance regarding the County Administrator's employment contract. The agenda also listed approval of $934,647.29 in accounts payable vouchers and $3,044,149.53 in payroll, plus an agreement amendment with System Operations Services, LLC for the Clallam Bay & Sekiu Treatment Plant and an agreement with the Department of Commerce Office of Crime Victims Advocacy for a Victim Witness Assistance Grant.

Joint commission prioritizes regional projects

A special joint meeting of the Clallam County PUD, County Board of Commissioners, and Port of Port Angeles on July 27 reviewed and numerically prioritized interagency projects for attention between July and October. Items included the Simdars Interchange, the McKinnley Site, the Lower Elwha Wastewater Project, Taxiway Alpha Reconstruction at Fairchild International Airport, and Whitefeather Access at the John Wayne Marina area. The meeting also set dates for the next three joint commission sessions.

Finance Committee reviews $67 million investment portfolio

The Clallam County Finance Committee on July 24 reviewed the 2nd Quarter 2026 County Portfolio Analysis, listing total investments of $67,011,729.23. The committee also received a CashVest report on Q2 financials, discussed an EFT Policy update, and considered approval of April 24 meeting minutes.

Fair Advisory Board discusses $37,800 budget request

The Fair Advisory Board on July 22 discussed a budget request totaling $37,800, including $4,000 for fairgrounds signs, $9,000 for superintendents and judges, $6,000 for generator and light service, $7,000 for Wi-Fi installation, and $4,800 for police protection and parking.

Other items

• **Solid Waste Advisory Committee (July 22):** Reviewed draft updates to chapters 2–5 of the Solid Waste Management Plan and heard presentations on industrial symbiosis from State Senator Mike Chapman and Colleen Macaleer.
• **Board of County Commissioners (July 27):** Discussed a contract renewal with the Washington Military Department, an agreement with Coordinated Care Corporation, a Critical Areas Ordinance update, a letter of support for Candelaria Industries' Biopower Redevelopment Proposal, and a contract with the City of Port Angeles for the Connecting Housing with Infrastructure Program Grant.
• **Board of County Commissioners (July 28):** Agenda listed $241,824 in vouchers for payment, a supplemental appropriation of $80,000 for the Auditor's Office, and a $6,830 grant from the Washington State Attorney General's Office for the Sheriff's Office.
• **Noxious Weed Control Board (July 28):** Discussed the 2027 budget and reviewed road department, education, and financial reports.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Board of County Commissioners:** Work session; no specific items listed on the agenda.
• **Aug. 4 — Homelessness Task Force:** Reviews member vacancies, Mariposa House program update, and a Dignity Bus presentation by Holly Morgan of OlyCap.
• **Aug. 4 — Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:** Public forum on the Draft 2027-2037 Parks Comprehensive Plan, which drew over 2,000 survey responses.
• **Aug. 5 — Planning Commission:** Work session on Critical Areas Code timeline, Code Enforcement Title 20 changes, and a Comprehensive Plan Update presentation.
• **Aug. 7 — Housing Solutions Committee:** Reviews the Francis Ridge Senior Apartment application and an Affordable Sales and Use Tax financial update.
• **Aug. 13 — Clallam Bay/Sekiu Community Advisory Committee:** Routine agenda with minutes approval and community updates.

Clallam County approves $453,165 in vouchers, hires Todd Mielke as administrator; budget hearing and public health cuts loom

The Clallam County Board of Commissioners approved $453,165.06 in weekly vouchers and an employment contract for Todd Mielke as County Administrator during its July 7 meeting, the only session in the past two weeks with published minutes confirming decisions.

Board of County Commissioners — July 7 (decided)

According to official minutes, the Board approved the following items via consent agenda:

• Weekly vouchers totaling $453,165.06.
• A resolution appointing Tara Coffin to the Clallam County Board of Health.
• An agreement amendment with the Department of Commerce Housing Division for homelessness assistance.
• An employment contract for Todd Mielke as Clallam County Administrator.

A public hearing on an ordinance regarding the County Administrator's employment contract is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Board of County Commissioners — other sessions (agendas only, minutes pending)

The Board met or is scheduled to meet several additional times. Because minutes are not yet published for these sessions, only agenda items can be reported; no decisions are confirmed.

July 6: The agenda listed a request for qualifications for professional engineering services for the Clallam Slough Bridge Replacement Project, resolutions appointing Sondra Lundvick to the Revenue Advisory Committee and the Crescent Community Advisory Council, a pre-application questionnaire with USDA Forest Services for a Secure Rural Schools Title II Grant, and a public hearing notice for the Mid-year 2026 Budget Review on July 28, 2026.

July 13: The agenda included discussion of proposed supplemental appropriations and debatable emergencies for the July 28 meeting, agreement amendments with the Administrative Office of the Courts for document conversion and with System Operations Services, LLC for the Clallam Bay & Sekiu Treatment Plant, and approval of final plat LDV2018-00034 Atterberry Landing.

July 14: The agenda listed approval of $904,228.32 in accounts payable vouchers, a request for qualifications for Clallam Slough Bridge Replacement Project engineering services, a proposed $80,000 reimbursement for Auditor Information Security Funds, a proposed $6,830 grant for the Sheriff's Office sexual assault kit refrigerator, and a hearing for a grant from the Opportunity Fund to the Dry Creek Water Association.

Advisory committees and commissions (agendas only)

• **Animal Solutions Advisory Committee (July 7):** Discussion items included a partnership with Jefferson County Humane Society, continued conversation on puppy sale ordinances, and Open Door School microchip scanning stations. No formal decisions indicated.
• **Dungeness River Management Team (July 8):** Agenda covered Washington's Water Future Initiative, 2026 Dungeness Drought Planning & Response, the McDonald Fish Passage Barrier Project, an OCR update from Clallam County, and water conservation outreach from WSU Extension.
• **Clallam Bay/Sekiu Community Advisory Committee (July 9):** Comprehensive Plan discussion, community updates, and approval of minutes from February 12, March 12, April 9, and June 11, 2026.
• **Behavioral Health Advisory Board (July 14):** Vacant positions (Tribal Representative, Services for the Homeless Representative, Private Provider of SUD Services), a by-laws discussion, and program updates from the First Step Family Support Center, LIFT Court (presented by Kirsten Poole), and Drug Court (presented by Candice Fowler).
• **Planning Commission (July 15):** Work session on the Comprehensive Plan Update, including proposed increases to multi-family housing density in URH, VLD, and LO zones; a change to satellite bedroom bar sink limits from 1.0 to 1.5 cubic feet; review of revised Addendum 3 on racially disparate impacts in housing analysis; a proposed decrease of side yard setbacks to 6 feet for all urban residential zones; and discussion of zero lot-line setbacks in urban residential zones to facilitate townhouses.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Board of County Commissioners:** Resolution to waive County sewer development charges for affordable housing projects under 80% of median income in the Port Angeles eastern urban growth area; contract with North Olympic Land Trust for a conservation easement on Big Red Barn Farm; request for qualifications for 3 Crabs Road and the Safe Street 4 All Safety Action Plan; call for bids for Bullman Beach Water Association Treatment System Improvement; contract with Cities Digital, Inc. for Onsite Sewage System data platform.
• **July 21 — Board of County Commissioners:** Ordinance regarding the County Administrator's employment contract; approval of $934,647.29 in accounts payable vouchers and $3,044,149.53 in payroll; agreement amendments for the Clallam Bay & Sekiu Treatment Plant and a Victim Witness Assistance Grant.
• **July 21 — Board of Health:** Discussion of a $580,000 reduction in Foundational Public Health Services funding effective July 1, expected to eliminate six positions; motion to reallocate $18,756 from opioid settlement funds to sustain three staff at the Harm Reduction Health Center; recommendation to appoint Tara Coffin as At-Large member; infectious disease update noting low influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 rates and a pertussis cluster among children.
• **July 22 — Fair Advisory Board:** Vote on a budget request totaling $37,800, including $4,000 for fairgrounds signs, $9,000 for superintendents and judges payment, $6,000 for generator and light service, $7,000 for fairgrounds Wi-Fi installation, and $4,800 for police protection and parking.
• **July 27 — Joint Commission (PUD, County Commissioners, Port of Port Angeles):** Review and numerical prioritization of interagency projects including the Simdars Interchange and McKinnley Site; updates on the Lower Elwha Wastewater Project, Taxiway Alpha Reconstruction at Fairchild International Airport, and Whitefeather Access at John Wayne Marina Area.
• **July 28 — Noxious Weed Control Board:** 2027 budget discussion, along with road department, education/inspection, and financial reports.