San Juan County public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Veterans Advisory Board
The Veterans Advisory Board will elect its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2024. The board will also discuss the status of a VSO agreement with Whatcom County and a secure server for application processing.
- Election of 2024 Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
- Status of VSO Agreement with Whatcom County
- Status of Secure Server for Storage and Processing of Applications
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee
The committee approved the August meeting minutes and reviewed several permits for the Kidder Way project. Members discussed parking issues and determined they would recommend that the County Council and DCD coordinate a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce regarding employee parking.
- Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Reviewed Kidder Way project permits (BUILD-23-0343,4,5,6,7) with no concerns for DCD
Marine Resources Committee
The committee approved the August meeting minutes and discussed the electrification of the marina industry. Members received updates on the Great Island Clean Up and the Jackson Beach creosote removal project. No other substantive policy decisions were recorded.
- Approved August MRC meeting minutes
Veterans Advisory Board
The Board approved a request for three months of food assistance for a veteran and spouse. Members also reviewed feedback from the San Juan County Fair booth and discussed record storage options.
- Approved $2,100 for three months of food assistance for Veteran LB (unanimous)
- Approved August 25, 2023 agenda by acclamation
- Approved July 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to eliminate the early group camping policy in favor of online booking. The commission also voted to remove the Commercial Group Camping Policy and its associated 'Use Permit' charge.
- Approved elimination of early group camping policy and transition to online booking
- Approved elimination of Commercial Group Camping Policy and 'Use Permit' charge
- Approved motion to discuss Orcas bench donation with the Arts Council
- Approved meeting minutes