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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Council Meeting Review: May 5, 2023

Council meeting review

This meeting was a continuation of the May 2 Council meeting and included several executive sessions and council updates.

This document is a review of the County Council meeting, Friday, May 5, 2023. This was a continuation of the May 2 meeting. Information related to agenda changes, Consent Agenda, and Public Comment are on the County website. For additional information about what was discussed, please refer to the recording.   

CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTEEXCUSED ABSENCES

8.EXECUTIVE SESSION: To Evaluate the Performance of a Public Employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g).

9.CLOSED SESSION: To discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b).

10.EXECUTIVE SESSION: To discuss with legal counsel litigation or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).


COUNCIL MEMBER & COUNTY MANAGER UPDATES: 

Council Update:

Councilmember Minney:

  • Attended the Board of Health meeting
  • Visited Orcas landing project progress 
  • Attended a Land Bank meeting with a tribal panel which presented the opportunities that can exist with a relationship with the tribes. 
  • Will attend Shaw Island Council meeting
  • Will attend the Washington State Association of Counties Board of Directors conference 

Council Member Fuller:

  • Working with staff to prepare agenda for Shaw Council meeting 
  • Acknowledged the collaboration between the County’s Parks and Fair Department and the Lopez Chamber of Commerce to produce the Tour de Lopez Event 
  • Attended a meeting of the North Sound Transportation Alliance 
  • Attended Housing Lopez Board meeting
  • WA State Transportation Commission Meeting is coming to San Juan Island in June
  • Attended an orientation in SWISS committee
  • Will attend a meeting with neighbors in the MacKaye Harbor area re: Public Works Facilities 
  • Canoe Journey is attending Lopez on May 24th 

Council Chair Wolf: 

  • Met with SWISS Executive Committee
  • Attended the Board of Health meeting 
  • Attended a meeting with Orcas Island residents in April to discuss frustrations with DCD
  • Met with WSU Extension staff
  • Attended Veterans Administration Board meeting  
  • Attended the Eastsound Planning Review Commission Board meeting 
  • Attended Ecosystems Coordination Board meeting 

Legislative Update:

Manager Update: Mike Thomas, County Manager Council 

  • Continuing PFAS discussions and problem-solving 
  • Working on ongoing union negotiations 
  • County road chip seal schedule has been announced 
  • Suggested that the Argyle Lots project be discussed at a late May Council Meeting 
  • Beginning training on new council meeting software, Civic Clerk, for future use 

Clerk Update:  Sally Rogers, Clerk/ Substitute Nadine Varsovia

  • Provided a short update about the Board of Equalization 
  • Provided an update on the internship program
    Review Agendas & Council Calendar Items

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