GIPAC-Minutes-2024-08-05

Guemes Island Planning Advisory Committee

August 5, 2024

Meeting Called to Order 6:45 

Board Members Present: Allen, Gabe, Michael, Jep, Steve, Kathy

Members of the Public Present: Frea Gladish

August Meeting Agenda: Approved

July Meeting Minutes: Approved

Treasurer’s Report GIPAC Account $3296.16

Public Comment: None

Updates/New Business:

C23-1: Chair of the GIPAC board sent a Thank You letter to the BoCC for finally passing C23-1.

Ferry Subcommittee Discussion:

There was a discussion about how GIPAC should interact with the GIFC, and how the two organizations could help each other. There was also a discussion about the idea of getting a mediator between the county and the island to help foster communication to solve the ferry issues.

Rainwater Catchment:

Kathy will schedule a visit to island by the Health Department staff for rainwater catchment tour and discussion on how to make catchment work on Guemes

Board Member Recruitment/Election:

There was a short discussion about recruiting new members for the board. Several candidates were discussed and board members offered to reach out.

Proposed Annual Meeting Topics:

Transportation Issues on Guemes

Recap of Young’s Park efforts

Meeting Adjourned: 8:30pm