Guemes Island Planning Advisory Committee
July 1, 2024
Meeting Called to Order: 6:37
Board Members Present: Allen Bush, Steve Orsini, Kathy Malley, Jep Burdock, Gabe Murphy, Michael Brown
Members of the Public Present: Frea Gladish
July Meeting Agenda: Approved
June Meeting Minutes: Approved
Treasurer’s Report: GIPAC account Balance: $4102.16
$480 to Kyle
Public Comment:
none
Updates/New Business
BoCC work session on C23-1:
Robby E. presented at the work session on behalf of Planning and Development. He cited the RCW’s that give the county the responsibility to protect groundwater. He presented the Planning commission’s “findings of fact” but the commissioners seemed skeptical. Planning staff recommended adoption of C23-1. Janicki asked Keith Higgman to speak on what other counties have done. Island county has divided their county into risk zones, with more/less scrutiny based on risk. Everyone with a well is required to submit a water test twice a year. The BoCC asked about the USGS study and data. Janicki seemed to be onboard with the proposal. Isn’t it the responsibility of the county to collect data? Robby said only the department of ecology can stop the drilling of wells. Janicki asked the two agencies (Planning and Health) to work together to come up with a plan.
GIPAC and Kyle need to remind the county of their legal obligation in a letter. Steve will initiate a request with Kyle for a letter and Board Chair Michael Brown will write a letter as well.
Schedule visit to island by the Health department staff for rainwater catchment
Kathy will work on getting Keith Higgman visit scheduled.
Gravel Storage:
County is working on getting SUP at Schoolhouse Park for gravel storage.
Brainstorm on Annual Meeting:
Survey of topics that Islanders want us to work on.
Keep on County Comprehensive Plan update.
Suggestions for new board members
Next steps for SKAT
Meeting Adjourned:8:35
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