Skagit County public meetings in 2025

Record of the Proceedings - Wednesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners met to deliberate on a Type 4 Variance request. The Board voted unanimously to deny the application to separate and certify two parcels in the Ag-NRL Zone.

• Denial of Type IV Variance No. PLAN 4-25-0001 (Resolution No. R20250319) for Travis and Kelly Schwetz regarding parcels P68672 and P106339
• Retirement celebration for Board Chair Lisa Janicki

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a closed‑record hearing on a Type 4 variance (PLAN4‑2025‑0001) with a decision scheduled for Dec 31. They heard public testimony on extending an emergency ordinance moratorium for agricultural lands and will act on the extension on Jan 6, 2026. The Board approved a resolution amending the 2025 county budget (Resolution No. R20250315). They also adopted the full consent agenda covering 27 items.

• Closed‑record hearing on Type 4 Variance PLAN4‑2025‑0001 to split a non‑conforming Ag‑NRL lot (decision set for Dec 31, 2025)
• Public hearing on extending the emergency ordinance moratorium on agricultural lands; action scheduled for Jan 6, 2026
• Approval of Resolution No. R20250315 amending the 2025 Skagit County Budget
• Amendment No. A20250255 to Agreement C20240686 with the Skagit County Historical Society adding $162,000 compensation for 2026 (total not to exceed $324,000)
• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with City of Mount Vernon for library materials, compensation not to exceed $12,476

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution No. R20250314 to amend the Planning and Development Services Department Fee Schedule. The changes include general cost-of-living and technology adjustments alongside specific increases for flood and critical area permits.

• Approved 2.7% increase based on Consumer Price Index
• Approved 7.5% technology fee increase
• Critical Area Evaluation fee increased from $475 (3 hours) to $625 (4 hours)
• Flood Permit Fee increased from $155 (1 hour) to $500 (3.3 hours)
• Approved 2.35% LexisNexis processing charge increase for credit and debit cards

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved the Consent Agenda, which included multiple funding agreements, vendor contracts, and resolutions. Highlights include a $30,000 lodging‑tax award to Skagit Runners, a $47,000 award to the Skagit County Historical Museum, and a $300,000 contract with Liberty Tire Recycling for rubber recycling. The Board also adopted a $1,175,792.32 amendment to the KPFF contract for Fisher Creek Restoration construction management. Additional items covered legal defense for the Prosecuting Attorney and a request for proposals for jail food services.

• Funding Agreement with Skagit Runners – $30,000 lodging‑tax funds (Contract No. C20250633)
• Funding Agreement with Skagit County Historical Museum – $47,000 lodging‑tax funds (Contract No. C20250634)
• Vendor Services Agreement with Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC – up to $300,000 for rubber recycling at 14104 Ovenell Road
• Amendment No. A20250253 to KPFF, Inc. contract – up to $1,175,792.32 for Fisher Creek Restoration construction management
• Resolution authorizing RFP for jail food services and commissary provider (closing Feb 19, 2026)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included numerous contracts and agreements, most notably a design contract of up to $824,815 for the North Osterman Creek Crossing FEMA Project No. 4593DR-WA-188906. Additional items covered tourism funding, public‑works procurement, and environmental cooperative agreements. The meeting also featured a presentation of the Washington State Department of Ecology Outstanding Performance award for the Edison Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Design contract up to $824,815 for North Osterman Creek Crossing FEMA Project (Item 18)
• Interlocal cooperative agreement up to $263,000 for water‑quality programs with Skagit Conservation District (Item 16)
• $15,000 Lodging Tax funding agreement with Museum of Northwest Art for tourism promotion (Item 6)
• Vendor Services Agreement up to $35,000 for custodial supplies with WCP Solutions (Item 8)
• Resolution to call for bids for maintenance materials expected to exceed $25,000 (Item 12)

Bid Opening

The Skagit County Commissioners are holding a bid opening for a specific infrastructure repair. This meeting is focused on receiving bids for the South Osterman Creek Culvert Repair Project.

• Bid opening for South Osterman Creek Culvert Repair Project #EO214-5 (FEMA Project #4650DR-WA-674680)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a 14-year capital improvement plan for the Guemes Island ferry system and held a work session on the Centralized Security System. The meeting also included a presentation on the state of the county and public comments.

• Approved Guemes Island Ferry Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2039
• Work session on Centralized Security System
• Presentation on the state of Skagit County for 2025
• Public comment period on topics including battery energy storage and road closures
• Discussion of 2026 budget reductions including Senior Meal Program transition

Commissioner Ron Wesen moved, and Commissioner Peter Browning seconded, a resolution to approve the Guemes Island Ferry Fourteen‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (2026‑2039). The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the plan (Resolution No. R20250302). The remainder of the session featured presentations, public comments and updates but no additional actions were taken.

• Approved Guemes Island Ferry Fourteen‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health reviewed presentations on Tuberculosis and Mpox prevention and control. Members also received updates on Skagit County Vet's Connect services and public health funding levels.

• Presentation on Tuberculosis (TB) control programs and transmission
• Presentation on Mpox symptoms and prevention strategies
• Update on Skagit County Vet's Connect services and veteran outreach
• Report on decreased public health funding and avian influenza status
• Approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting proceedings

The Board of Health approved the record of the proceedings for the October 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Janicki made the motion, Commissioner Wesen seconded, and the vote passed unanimously. No other actions were decided during the session.

• Approved record of October 14, 2025 proceedings (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Board of Commissioners held briefings with Public Works, Central Services, and Planning and Development Services. The board unanimously approved a consent agenda containing 27 items, including several grant fund awards and contract amendments.

• Awarded $500,000 to City of Sedro-Woolley for SR9/Township Street & John Liner/McGarigle Road Intersection Project
• Awarded $500,000 to Port of Skagit for TheLab@SWIFT building exterior improvements
• Awarded $325,000 to Burlington-Edison School District for Westview Early Learning and Community Center
• Approved $398,771.56 contract with Natural Systems Design, Inc. for Concrete Sauk Valley Road Bank Stabilization
• Scheduled a public hearing for December 23, 2025, regarding Planning and Development Services fee schedule amendments

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved the full consent agenda unanimously. Several interlocal agreements and contracts were approved, including $325,000 for the Westview Early Learning Center, $500,000 for a Sedro‑Woolley road project, and a $500,000 grant to TheLab@SWIFT. The Board also approved a real‑estate donation for Big Rock Yudwasta Park, authorized a grant application for the Carpenter Creek project, and increased the engineering budget for the March Point landfill remediation by $100,000.

• Consent agenda items 1‑27 approved unanimously
• Amendment to award $325,000 to Westview Early Learning Center (item 5) approved
• Amendment to award $500,000 to Sedro‑Woolley road project (item 6) approved
• Amendment to award $500,000 to TheLab@SWIFT (item 7) approved
• Real estate donation for Big Rock Yudwasta Park approved (item 14)
• Resolution to apply for RCO grant for Carpenter Creek project approved (item 18)
• Amendment increasing engineering budget by $100,000 for March Point landfill remediation approved (item 21)
• Contract with Perteet, Inc. for Hamilton Cemetery Road culvert design (up to $267,185) approved (item 19)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the cities of Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley to form the North Star Collaborative. The board also held a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to create a 15-member climate impact advisory committee.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement (Contract No. C20250605) to formalize the North Star Collaborative
• Public hearing held for an ordinance to create a 15-member climate impact advisory committee
• Proposed climate committee to include reserved seats for four Tribes, the Skagit County Dike District, and the Skagit County Drainage and Irrigation District

The Board unanimously approved the Interlocal Agreement (Contract No. C20250605) with the cities of Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon and Sedro‑Woolley to formalize the North Star Collaborative. During a public hearing, Commissioners expressed support for making edits to the proposed Climate Impact Advisory Committee ordinance to better protect the natural environment. No other formal actions were taken in this session.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with four cities to formalize North Star Collaborative (unanimous)
• Supported edits to the Climate Impact Advisory Committee ordinance to clarify natural‑environment protection

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding the 2026 Skagit County Budget and property tax levies, with adoption scheduled for December 8, 2025. The board also approved a consent agenda featuring various service contracts and infrastructure resolutions.

• Public hearing for the 2026 Skagit County Budget and 2026 Property Tax Levies
• Contract with Universal Protection Services for court facility security not to exceed $425,000
• Contract with Just Appraised for Assessor's Office digital services not to exceed $360,000
• Adoption of the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Lodging Tax funding awards for tourism promotion totaling $34,000 across five organizations

The Skagit County Board approved the six‑year Transportation Improvement Program and the 2026 Annual Construction Program. The Consent Agenda (items 1‑26) was approved unanimously, including the property‑tax levy certification and multiple lodging‑tax funding agreements. A public hearing on the 2026 budget was closed by unanimous vote, and the Board accepted additional written comments through 4:30 p.m. on December 1.

• Adopted the 2026‑2031 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (Resolution No. R20250280)
• Adopted the 2026 Annual Construction Program (Resolution No. R20250281)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑26 unanimously, including Property Tax Levies certification (Resolution No. R20250277)
• Approved multiple Lodging Tax funding agreements totaling $37,000 (Contracts C20250589‑C20250593)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with Universal Protection Services for court security (up to $425,000, Contract C20250594)
• Approved Resolution modifying Public Health petty‑cash fund to $1,600 (Resolution No. R20250278)
• Authorized Public Health Director to sign Data Sharing Agreement amendment with WA Dept. of Health (Resolution No. R20250279)
• Closed the public hearing on the 2026 budget unanimously

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance No. O20250011 to update the Critical Areas Ordinance. The board also heard public comments on battery energy storage, water rights, and the 2026 budget.

• Approval of Ordinance No. O20250011 amending Skagit County Code 14.24 (Critical Areas Ordinance)
• Discussion of the 2026 Skagit County budget
• Public comments on battery energy storage systems and public safety
• Discussion of mandated public defense caseload standards

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 update to the Critical Areas Ordinance (Ordinance No. O20250011). The motion was made by Commissioner Browning, seconded by Chair Janicki, and passed unanimously. Commissioner Ron Wesen was absent and his absence was excused. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved 2025 Critical Areas Ordinance update (Ordinance No. O20250011) – unanimous vote

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included reappointments to several advisory boards, multiple lodging‑tax funding agreements, and an interlocal agreement awarding $750,000 to the City of Sedro‑Woolley for the Batey Square Development Project. They also adopted a resolution establishing the annual assessment for the Edison Subarea Clean Water (Shellfish Protection) District. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $750,000 grant for Batey Square Development Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution establishing Annual Assessment for Edison Subarea Clean Water District (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Board of Equalization, Forest Advisory Board, and Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved $4,800 Lodging Tax agreement with Skagit Art Association (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 Lodging Tax agreement with City of Mount Vernon Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 Lodging Tax agreement with Skagit Tourism Bureau (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000–$25,000 Lodging Tax agreements with various local arts and cultural groups (unanimous)
• Approved $129,000 five‑year software contract with Motorola Solutions for emergency alert system (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Board of Commissioners reviewed a preliminary 2026 budget facing a General Fund deficit and flat revenues. Proposed reductions include cuts to the senior meal program, a hiring freeze, and 10 furlough days. A public hearing for the budget and tax levies is scheduled for December 1, 2025.

• Proposed 2026 budget reductions to senior meal program, workforce, and 10 furlough days
• Amendment to Columbia Policy Advisors contract increasing compensation to $506,492
• Amendment to Axthelm Construction for emergency shelter project increasing total to $1,016,265.57
• Amendment to Washington State Department of Health contract increasing funding to $7,713,414
• New 0.1% public safety sales tax adopted Nov 10, 2025, for detectives, a park ranger, and crisis response

The Board approved the Consent Agenda items unanimously, including a resolution to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Skagit County budget and property tax levies on Dec. 1, 2025. It also approved a sole‑source procurement for a Rave Alert System, increased funding for a public‑health contract, and authorized several contract amendments and agreements. All actions were recorded as approved by the Commissioners.

• Unanimous approval of Consent Agenda items 1‑23 (vote 3‑0)
• Resolution to schedule public hearing on 2026 budget and tax levies (approved)
• Resolution authorizing sole‑source procurement for Rave Alert System (approved)
• Amendment increasing public‑health contract funding to $7,713,414 (approved)
• Amendment No. 1 to Personal Services Agreement with Columbia Policy Advisors, raising compensation limit to $506,492 (approved)
• Amendment No. 2 to AIA Standard Form Agreement with DLR Group, adding $10,500 for jail pod barriers (approved)
• Amendment No. 1 to AIA Standard Form Agreement with Axthelm Construction, adding $97,231 for community center improvements (approved)
• Vendor Services Agreement with NW Tel, LLC for juvenile detention center phone system upgrade, up to $5,100 (approved)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda of 22 items, including funding agreements for local organizations and amendments to various service contracts. The board also decided to establish a new 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes.

• New 0.1% Sales and Use Tax for criminal justice (Ordinance O20250010)
• Amendment to communications consulting agreement up to $125,000
• Interfund loan of $1.5M to Emergency Management Fund
• Funding agreements for Skagit Bicycle Club ($3,500), Heritage Flight Museum ($12,000), and Celtic Arts Foundation ($10,000)
• Engineering contract for sewer repair at Community Justice Center ($58,440)

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items 1‑22, which included reappointments, contract amendments and funding agreements. They adopted an ordinance creating a 0.1% sales and use tax to fund criminal‑justice programs. They also authorized a $1,500,000 interfund loan to the Emergency Management Fund. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance establishing 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice (Ordinance No. O20250010, unanimous)
• Authorized $1,500,000 interfund loan to Emergency Management Fund (Resolution No. R20250255, unanimous)
• Amended Communication Resources Northwest agreement, increasing compensation to up to $125,000 (Amendment No. A20250222, unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 Lodging Tax funding for Skagit Bicycle Club (Contract No. C20250549, unanimous)
• Amended Amanda Maskovyak forensic pathology agreement, increasing compensation to up to $300,000 (Amendment No. A20250223, unanimous)
• Amended TargetSolutions Learning services agreement, adding $17,600 compensation (Amendment No. A20250224, unanimous)
• Approved JTK Engineering contract for sewer repair up to $58,440 (Contract No. C20250553, unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to receive testimony on the 2026‑2031 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program, which lists 40 carryover projects and 26 projects removed. They also held a public hearing on the 2025‑2030 five‑year Homeless Housing Plan, which must be submitted to the State Department of Commerce by Dec 31 2025. Discussion included the removal of the Samish Island Road Resiliency project and questions about maintenance of College Way. The session concluded with an executive session on potential litigation before adjournment.

• Public hearing on testimony for the 2026‑2031 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Presentation noting 40 carryover transportation projects and 26 projects removed from the TIP
• Public hearing on testimony for the 2025‑2030 Skagit County 5‑Year Homeless Housing Plan
• Discussion of removal of the Samish Island Road Resiliency project from the TIP
• Executive session (2:00‑3:00 p.m.) on potential litigation (no action taken)

The Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing on the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program and the public hearing on the 2025‑2030 Homeless Housing Plan. An executive session on potential litigation was held, but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Closed public hearing on 2026‑2031 TIP (unanimous vote)
• Closed public hearing on 2025‑2030 Homeless Housing Plan (unanimous vote)
• Executive session on potential litigation held with no action taken

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including 28 items, such as contracts for broadband, legal defense, and park land purchases. The meeting also featured a resolution to appoint a technical advisory group for the Guemes Island Ferry.

• Resolution to appoint Guemes Ferry Technical Advisory Group
• Contract to buy land for Big Rock Yudwasta Park ($1.4M)
• Contract for Guemes Island Ferry terminal networking ($4,000)
• Contract for legal defense in Tulip Valley Farms lawsuit
• Contract for Mount Vernon Senior Center assessment ($25,000)

The Skagit County Board approved the Consent Agenda items 1‑28, which includes records of proceedings, multiple contract amendments, service agreements, and a legal defense resolution. The motion was made by Commissioner Wesen, seconded by Commissioner Browning, and passed unanimously.

• Approved Record of Proceedings for Oct 27‑31, 2025 (items 1‑5)
• Approved Amendment to Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Bow broadband project (item 7)
• Approved Amendment to AIA agreement with TRICO Companies, increasing contract to $2.55 M (item 9)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with Snohomish County Public Defender Association, up to $517,290 (item 8)
• Approved Real Estate Purchase for Big Rock Yudwasta Park, up to $1.4 M (item 18)
• Approved Resolution to provide legal defense for employee Thomas Wenzl (item 19)
• Approved Vendor Services Agreement with NW Tel, up to $4,000 (item 14)
• Approved Services Agreement with CuraLinc for Employee Assistance Program (item 28)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on establishing Chapter 3.15 of the county code and authorizing a new .1% sales and use tax to support qualified criminal‑justice purposes, with a decision slated for November 10, 2025. The Board also reviewed updates to the Draft Critical Areas Ordinance, opening a public comment period from October 30 to November 14, with possible adoption on November 25. Additional agenda items included a work session on Guemes Ferry fares and a proclamation designating October 28 as National First Responders Day.

• Public hearing on establishing Chapter 3.15 and a .1% sales tax for criminal‑justice funding (decision to be considered on Nov 10, 2025)
• Update to Draft Critical Areas Ordinance; public comment period Oct 30‑Nov 14, possible adoption Nov 25
• Work session with Public Works to review Guemes Ferry fare comments
• Proclamation recognizing National First Responders Day and designation of Oct 28 as Skagit County Annual First Responders' Day
• Public comment period where residents voiced concerns about a battery storage facility fire risk, waste‑management pickup locations, and tax impacts

The Board held a work session on the Draft Critical Areas Ordinance and began a public comment period. A public hearing was held on a proposed new 0.1% sales and use tax to fund criminal‑justice programs, with residents voicing support and concerns. The Commissioners announced they will consider the tax proposal on November 10, 2025. No vote totals were recorded.

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved the full consent agenda, items 1 through 17, by unanimous vote. Included in the agenda was a resolution awarding $895,800 of hotel/motel tax funding for fiscal year 2026. Additional approvals covered employee compensation, several contract amendments, and grant authorizations for fish‑passage projects.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑17 unanimously
• Resolution awarding Hotel/Motel Tax Funding for 2026 – $895,800
• Resolution establishing 2026 compensation and benefits package for non‑represented County employees
• Amendment to White Rabbit Group web‑site services agreement – up to $18,000
• Cooperative Purchasing Contract with Axon Enterprise Services – up to $649,314.72 for 10‑year term
• Cooperative Purchasing Contract with Mitel Business Systems – up to $130,380.20 until March 8 2027
• Personal Services Agreement with Firstline Communications – up to $47,000 until Oct 29 2026
• Resolution authorizing grant applications for multiple fish‑passage projects

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider amending ferry fare resolutions. The Board is scheduled to vote on a 30% fare increase for 2026 and a resolution for relief regarding COVID-era punch cards. Staff also reported receiving $5.8 million in grant funding for ferry system upgrades.

• Public hearing on 2026 ferry fare schedule and COVID punch card relief
• 30% proposed fare increase for 2026
• Grant funding of $5.8 million awarded for ferry system upgrades
• Discussion on strategic plan updates and county initiatives
• Scheduled work session for October 28, 2025

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board approved its consent agenda and adopted several contracts and resolutions. Commissioners authorized a Request for Qualifications for professional engineering, environmental, and right‑of‑way services to replace the Little Coal Creek culvert on Minkler Road. They also set public hearings for the 2025‑2030 Homeless Housing Plan and the 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program. Additional items included inter‑county medical examiner services and various vendor and labor agreements.

• Resolution R20250243: RFQ for engineering, environmental and right‑of‑way services for Little Coal Creek Culvert Replacement (Minkler Rd.)
• Resolution R20250242: Public hearing on the 2025‑2030 Skagit County 5‑Year Homeless Housing Plan (Nov 4, 2025)
• Resolution R20250244: Public hearing on the 2026‑2031 Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (Nov 4, 2025)
• Contract C20250518: Vendor Services Agreement with Hobart Service to repair commercial kitchen mixer at 201 Suzanne Lane, Mount Vernon (up to $4,028.28)
• Contract C20250516: Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for neuropathological medical examiner services (up to $100,000, through Sep 1, 2027)

Bid Opening

The Skagit County Commissioners will hold a bid opening at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. The agenda item is for Transfer Station Tire Collection and Recycling Services. No decisions are made at this meeting; the purpose is to receive and open vendor proposals.

• Bid opening for Transfer Station Tire Collection and Recycling Services (scheduled for 2:00 p.m.)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a regular session on October 14, 2025, featuring a public comment period and a briefing. The meeting included a proclamation for White Cane Awareness Day and concluded with an adjournment.

• Public comment period on lithium batteries, recycling, and flood conditions
• Proclamation recognizing October 15, 2025, as White Cane Awareness Day
• Commissioners Briefing with County Administrator and department heads
• Discussion of County and Individual Success Stories
• Adjournment at 3:25 p.m.

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners met on October 14, 2025, heard public comments, and read a proclamation recognizing October 15, 2025, as White Cane Awareness Day. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Board of Health

The Board of Health discussed a challenging 2026 budget due to the end of one-time COVID-related revenues. Members also held a work session on the 2025 Community Health Assessment and reviewed data on economic stability and healthcare access.

• Discussion of 2026 budget deficits resulting from expiring COVID and one-time revenues
• 2025 Community Health Assessment work session
• Review of Population Health Trust data on housing, income inequality, and behavioral health
• Health Officer update on tuberculosis treatment and prevention among undocumented populations
• Approval of meeting records from July 28, August 19, and September 9, 2025

The Board of Health approved the official record of proceedings for meetings held on July 28, August 19, and September 9, 2025. The motion was made by Commissioner Wesen, seconded by Commissioner Janicki, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved record of proceedings items 1‑3 (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held briefings with various county departments and proclaimed Flood Awareness Week. The board approved a consent agenda including several public health contracts and a resolution to hold a public hearing on a proposed sales tax increase.

• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 28, 2025, regarding a new 0.1% Sales and Use Tax for criminal justice purposes
• Agreement with Northwest Educational Services District 189 for school-based behavioral health services not to exceed $450,000
• Agreement with Catholic Community Services of Western Washington for substance use recovery services not to exceed $153,043
• Agreement with Axene Continuing Education, LLC for EMS certification courses not to exceed $94,329.60
• Facility Use Agreement for three Pallet PBA sleeper units for temporary housing at 465 Pease Road in Burlington

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution to schedule a public hearing on establishing a new Chapter 3.15 and a .1% sales‑and‑use tax to fund criminal‑justice programs. They also approved several contracts and agreements covering emergency medical services education, ambulance fee updates, code codification, park planning, and multiple public‑health and behavioral‑health initiatives. Additionally, they adopted a resolution to submit the 2025 Criminal Justice Treatment Account Plan and Budget to the Washington State Health Care Authority.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑14 and 16‑22, vote unanimous
• Approved resolution to call public hearing on new Chapter 3.15 and .1% sales tax for criminal‑justice purposes (Resolution R20250237)
• Approved Emergency Medical Services continuing‑education contract with Axene, up to $94,329.60 (Contract C20250500)
• Approved resolution updating the ambulance fee schedule effective Jan 1 2026 (Resolution R20250238)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with General Code, LLC for code codification, up to $20,000 (Contract C20250501)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to EccosDesign park‑planning agreement, extending term to Dec 31 2026, up to $30,000 (Amendment A20250203)
• Approved multiple interlocal agreements for substance‑use, mental‑health, and school‑based behavioral‑health services (Contracts C20250502‑C20250508) with caps ranging $35,490 to $450,000
• Approved resolution to submit the 2025 Criminal Justice Treatment Account Plan and Budget to the state health‑care authority (Resolution R20250239)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a regular session on October 6, 2025. The Board heard a presentation on updating the ambulance fee schedule, which is projected to generate an estimated $71,479.21 in additional annual revenue. The Board also approved a Consent Agenda containing 17 items, including software contracts, interlocal agreements, and resolutions.

• Ambulance fee schedule update projected to add $71,479.21 in annual revenue
• Software subscription agreement with Axon Enterprise for $670,000
• Interlocal agreement with Sedro-Woolley School District for mental health services up to $79,000
• Interlocal agreement with Washington State DCYF for home visiting services up to $514,728.48
• Amendment to Gladiator Forensics agreement increasing compensation by $321,250

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a public hearing and a resolution to amend the 2025 budget, along with a consent agenda containing contracts and resolutions. The meeting also included department budget meetings and public comments.

• Approved Resolution R20250222 to amend the 2025 budget
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Skagit 911 for $70,158
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Brian Nagao not to exceed $100,000
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement at 707 South Second Street
• Approved Resolution R20250224 to adopt medical plans

The Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. R20250222 amending the 2025 budget. They also approved the full consent agenda (items 1‑12 and 14‑31) and a series of contracts and waivers, all by unanimous vote. A public hearing was scheduled for October 21 to consider ferry fare changes and related resolutions. All actions were recorded as approved without dissent.

• Approved amendment to the 2025 budget (Resolution R20250222) – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑12 and 14‑31 – unanimous
• Authorized auditor payment on contracts for SB 5814 taxes (Resolution R20250223) – unanimous
• Ratified interlocal agreement with Skagit 911 for $70,158 funding (Contract C20250476) – unanimous
• Approved professional services agreement with Dr. Brian Nagao up to $100,000 (Contract C20250477) – unanimous
• Waived competitive bidding for Genetec StreamVault server – sole source (Resolution R20250225) – unanimous
• Waived competitive bidding for Justice Works software for Public Defender’s Office (Resolution R20250226) – unanimous
• Scheduled public hearing on ferry fare schedule and COVID punch‑card relief (Resolution R20250228) – unanimous

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Board met for a work session to discuss behavioral health investments with Tenfold and Public Health. A public comment period was held, during which residents shared various concerns and suggestions. The meeting was adjourned without any formal approvals, denials, or other decisions.

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda of 25 items, including contracts for waste disposal, health services, and dike repairs. The meeting also included budget work sessions and a briefing on human resources.

• Interlocal Agreement with Skagit County Dike District #19 for dike repairs ($30,000)
• Solid Waste Management Agreement with State DOE for Moderate Risk Waste Collection ($520,326.67)
• Solid Waste Management Agreement with State DOE for Community Litter Cleanup ($128,400)
• Contract with IMAC, Inc. for Leachate Pond Liner Cleaning at Inman Landfill ($149,169.58)
• Personal Services Agreement with The Master's Touch, LLC for Assessor's Office mailings ($120,000)

The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items 1 through 25, covering routine items such as the record of proceedings and several service contracts. It also ratified a Solid Waste Management financial assistance agreement with the State Department of Ecology, receiving a $390,245 grant and providing a $130,081.67 county contribution for moderate‑risk waste collection. Additional contracts and amendments for public health, parks, and risk‑management services were approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑25 (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Skagit County Dike District #19 (up to $30,000)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with The Master’s Touch, LLC (up to $120,000)
• Approved Subscription Agreement with KnowBe4, Inc. (up to $9,995.68)
• Approved Amendment to Northwest Real Estate Valuation, LLC agreement (increase to $15,000)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with Sherwood Community Services (up to $20,000)
• Approved Amendment to Sunrise Services agreement (increase to $33,000)
• Approved Solid Waste Management Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Agreement (DOE grant $390,245; county contribution $130,081.67; total $520,326.67)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft report on ferry fare revenue targets and discussed the need for fare increases to reach a 65% recovery rate by 2028. They also held a public hearing regarding a property lease in Concrete and conducted work sessions on HIPAA and strategic planning software.

• Discussion of a potential 30% ferry fare increase for 2026
• Public hearing and decision to finalize lease of ~200 sq ft at 45770 Main Street to Concrete Chamber of Commerce
• Formation of a temporary Guemes Ferry Replacement Technical Advisory Group
• Public hearing scheduled for October 21, 2025, regarding ferry fares
• Work session on Clear Point strategic plan software

The Board held a public hearing on leasing about 200 sq ft of county property at 45770 Main Street in Concrete to the Concrete Chamber of Commerce. With no public testimony, Commissioner Browning moved to close the hearing, the motion was seconded by Chair Janicki, and it passed unanimously. Facilities Management will finalize the lease and submit it to the Board for consideration. No other actions were taken during the session.

• Motion to close public hearing on 45770 Main St lease passed unanimously
• Facilities Management to finalize lease and submit to Board for consideration
• Executive session on real estate acquisition and potential litigation concluded with no action taken

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved the full Consent Agenda items 1‑23 and 25‑27 by unanimous vote. The approvals included records of prior meetings, appointments to the EMS and Trauma Care Council, a call for a public hearing on amending the 2025 budget, an amendment to the Concrete bike‑park grant agreement, an EMS training agreement, several vendor service contracts, and a reduction to a health‑services subrecipient agreement.

• Approved records of proceedings for Sep 8, 9 and 11 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Skip Ritchey and Brook Moser to EMS & Trauma Care Council (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Criminal Justice Treatment Account Committee (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing call to consider amending the 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Town of Concrete for $353,182 bike‑park grant (unanimous)
• Approved EMS training and community‑education agreement with five cities and Fire District 13 (unanimous)
• Approved vendor contracts: SERVPRO ($101,730.72), Skagit Electric ($35,316.72), Dimensional Communications ($160,000), Cinema Septic ($20,000) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment reducing Catholic Community Services health‑services compensation to $184,091 (unanimous)