Guemes Island Planning Advisory Committee
February 2, 2026
Meeting Called to Order: 6:30
Board Members Present: Allen Bush, Steve Orsini, Kathy Malley, Michael Brown, Pat Richley-Erickson
Members of the Public Present: Gordon Erickson
February Meeting Agenda: Approved
January Meeting Minutes: Approved
Treasurer’s Report:
GIPAC Account Balance: $5107.96
Public Comment: None
Updates/New Business:
- Discuss how far back we want to go with minutes on GIPAC website – decided to go back to 2020, will wait for the March meeting to determine the mechanics
- Other website improvements – upgrade Word Press platform for adding Zeffe for fundraising capabilities. There will be additional cost.
Prepare for Upcoming Parking Lot meeting – discussion concerning the February 10
meeting with Public Works. Addressed ADA concerns and the boat launch ramp.
Getting Started on 2026 Projects:
- Updates on Pam Rollins well: Her well was approved; we need more info on how the county handled her application.
- Update on ADU’s: Evergreen Islands challenge was successful and the ADU provision in comp plan update has been deleted; Kathy to follow-up with EI on their next steps
- Wildfire Evacuation Routes – Pat will be in contact with Chief Cole to help develop a plan. If the plan is in place by November, GIPAC will present it at the annual meeting.
- Youngs Park – discuss response to follow-up from Allen’s outreach to Parks – Sculpture will be installed at the lower section of the park next week.
- Allen will reach out to Bryan Adams before he retires concerning the upper portion’s reclamation.
- Boundary Review Board – Allen gave us a brief update. Nothing much to report yet.
- Real Estate Agent education on wells/rainwater – discussion about best approach to real estate agents who service the island. It was suggested that Michael talk with Anya Mayo to start.
Adjourn: 8:30
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