Skagit County, WA

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding an interim emergency ordinance to stop accepting permit applications for data centers. The meeting also includes a work session with Public Health.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance for a moratorium on data center permit applications
• Work session with Public Health

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved the Housing Authority of Skagit County PHA Plan and a RAD amendment for the Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority. The board also processed a consent agenda featuring multiple public works contracts, budget objectives for 2027, and emergency management grants.

• Approved Certification of the Housing Authority of Skagit County PHA Plan
• Vendor Services Agreement with Nelson Distributing, Inc. for card lock fueling services not to exceed $3,000,000
• Resolution to award 2026 Hydraulic Maintenance and Repair Services to Everett Hydraulics, Inc. for $135,000
• Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement No. E26-334 for funding not to exceed $40,788
• Authorized closure of Concrete Sauk Valley Road No. 08000 for approximately 80 days starting about July 29, 2026

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive a presentation on the Guemes Island Ferry Replacement Project. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding the sale of surplus county property. Some planning commission appointment items were canceled.

• Presentation on the Guemes Island Ferry Replacement Project
• Public hearing on the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment valued at more than $2,500
• Nomination and appointment for Seat 8 in District 3 on the Skagit County Planning Commission (Canceled)
• Nomination and appointment for Seat 1 in District 1 on the Skagit County Planning Commission (Canceled)

Bid Opening

The Skagit County Commissioners will hold a bid opening for the 2026 Hydraulic Maintenance and Repair contract. This is a routine procedural meeting to receive and publicly open bids. No decisions or discussions are scheduled beyond the bid opening.

• Bid opening for 2026 Hydraulic Maintenance and Repair at 1:00 p.m.

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda of 19 items including contracts for public health, emergency management, and senior services, and unanimously denied a motion to reconsider a decision regarding a golf course permit appeal.

• Contract with Washington State Dept. of Health for public health services, increasing funding to $10,037,496
• Contract with Skagit Council on Aging for Senior Nutrition Program support
• Contract with Family Promise of Skagit Valley for homeless diversion services, up to $121,000
• Contract with Wilson & Company for railroad flagging at Whitmarsh Landfill Remediation Project, up to $82,300
• Decision to deny reconsideration of appeal regarding permits for a new turf grass center at 12352 Eleventh Tee Lane in Burlington

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners heard presentations from various organizations seeking economic development grants for infrastructure and housing. The Economic Development Advisory Board was scheduled to meet after the session to make recommendations to the Board.

• Anacortes Event Venue at Cap Sante Marina Project presentation
• Sedro-Woolley Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Dewatering Project presentation
• Family Promise Cottage House Initiative and Promise House Acquisition Projects presentation
• Farmview Family Housing Project presentation
• Port of Anacortes Pier 2 Fenders, Dolphins, Pile Cap #22 Repairs, and Bartholomew Site Building 2 Crane Projects presentation

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a session featuring presentations from various economic development grant applicants. The Economic Development Advisory Committee was scheduled to meet following these presentations to discuss applications and prepare recommendations for the Board.

• Economic development grant applicants delivered presentations

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the 2026 budget and a consent agenda containing 28 items, including contracts for emergency management, senior services, and road projects.

• Amendment to 2026 Skagit County Budget (Resolution No. R20260124)
• Contract with Washington State Military Department for $90,462
• Contract with FEMA for $1,042,890.72
• Contract with CML Security LLC for $29,000
• Resolution to close Lake Samish Road for bridge construction

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the 2026 Skagit County Budget. They also passed a consent agenda containing various contracts, resolutions, and agreements across multiple county departments.

• Approved Resolution No. R20260124 to amend the 2026 Skagit County Budget (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing regarding budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1 through 28 (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners will conduct a quarterly briefing with the Public Defender and Office of Assigned Counsel, followed by a pledge of allegiance. The meeting includes a public comment period, presentations of county and individual success stories, and miscellaneous announcements.

• Quarterly briefing with Public Defender and Office of Assigned Counsel (10:45‑11:15 a.m.)
• Pledge of Allegiance (11:30 a.m.)
• Public Comment Period (11:30‑11:45 a.m.)
• County and Individual Success Stories (11:30‑11:45 a.m.)
• Miscellaneous announcements, letters, etc. (11:30‑11:45 a.m.)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $13,290 HVAC repair contract, a $50,000 pump repair agreement for flood recovery, and various other contracts and vouchers. The meeting also included a proclamation for Independence Day and a work session on budget and finance.

• HVAC repair contract: $13,290 to Daikin Comfort Technologies at 700 South 2nd Street
• Flood recovery: $50,000 contract with Triangle Pump and Equipment for North Similk pump repair
• Flood recovery: FEMA grant agreement D26-106 for facilities damaged by December 2025 Winter Weather Event
• Interlocal agreement: $2,341.50 with Town of Concrete for Community Services Program
• Proclamation: Recognizing the 250th July 4th Independence Day Anniversary Holiday

Board of Health

The Board of Health met to approve the record of proceedings from February 10 and March 26, 2026. The meeting included staff recognitions, new employee introductions, and updates on the strategic plan and health officer reports.

• Approval of February 10, 2026 Record of Proceedings
• Approval of March 26, 2026 Record of Proceedings
• Proclamation for Men's Health Month
• Retirement recognitions for Ellen Schweigert, Dorothy Epps, and Cherri Mollerstuen
• Introduction of six new staff members including Environmental Health and Accounting personnel

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Board of Commissioners held public hearings regarding boat launch fees and a federal grant application. The board also met with the cities of Anacortes, Burlington, and Mount Vernon to discuss coordinated funding for housing and behavioral health.

• Proposed increase of Swinomish Boat Launch fee by $4 to a total of $14
• Reported $400,000 cost for 2026 Swinomish Boat Launch renovations
• Anticipated $65,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award for Community Action of Skagit County
• Discussion of joint funding applications for housing and behavioral health between the county and three cities
• Review of Martha's Place permanent supportive housing program outcomes

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held two public hearings on June 16, 2026, but took no formal action on either item. The first hearing concerned a proposed $4 increase to the Swinomish Boat Launch fee (from $10 to $14), and the second concerned the CDBG-Public Services 2025-26 closeout report and 2026-27 application. Both hearings were closed with no public testimony, and the board did not vote on the proposals. The board also held a special joint meeting with area cities to discuss housing and behavioral health funding, but no decisions were made.

• Closed public hearing on Swinomish Boat Launch fee increase with no testimony; no vote taken on the fee change.
• Closed public hearing on CDBG-Public Services 2025-26 closeout and 2026-27 application with no testimony; no vote taken on the application.
• Recessed and reconvened proceedings as scheduled; excused Commissioner Browning's absence during part of the meeting.
• Heard public comments on lithium mining, data center moratorium, Rules of Decorum, and other topics; no action taken.
• Received presentation on CDBG program and anticipated $65,000 grant award; no action taken.
• Held special joint meeting with cities of Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley; discussed funding options but made no decisions.
• Discussed proposed timeline for updating the North Star Strategic Plan; no formal action taken.

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a 37-item consent agenda, including the creation of a new lake management district and a contract for forensic pathology services. A public hearing on amending the 2026 budget was scheduled for June 29. The board also discussed several items before approval, including appointments and contract amendments.

• Ordinance creating Lake Management District No. 4 for Clear Lake and Beaver Lake (Ordinance O20260006)
• Amendment No. 3 to Copper Mechanical LLC for the Physical Barriers Improvement Project at Community Justice Center, increasing compensation to $1,324,475
• Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Brian Nagao for forensic pathology services, effective through 2030
• Resolution to appoint Chris Sybrandy to Drainage and Irrigation Improvement District #17, Position 3
• Amendment No. 1 to Cook Road overlay project, increasing Rural Arterial Trust Account funds to $371,154

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included several resolutions, amendments, and vendor agreements. Key actions involved personnel appointments, budget hearing calls, and infrastructure project updates.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-32 and 34-37 (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Sybrandy to Skagit County Drainage and Irrigation Improvement District #17, Position 3
• Called for a public hearing on the 2026 Skagit County Budget for June 29, 2026
• Approved amendment to increase Dowell Consulting compensation up to $35,000
• Ratified Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement with Washington State Military Department up to $8,215
• Approved amendment to Copper Mechanical LLC for Skagit County Physical Barriers Improvement Project up to $1,324,475.49 plus taxes
• Approved DC Group vendor services agreement for 108 UPS batteries up to $13,574.39
• Approved ordinance creating Skagit County Lake Management District No. 4

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a public comment period where residents raised issues such as curbside recycling, data‑center permit moratorium, farmland protection, culvert concerns, and public defender caseloads. No success stories were presented. In the afternoon work session, commissioners and public‑health staff discussed planning for a behavioral health sales tax.

• Public comment on curbside recycling, data‑center permit moratorium, farmland legacy program, Shular Road culvert, and public defender caseloads
• Work session to discuss behavioral health sales tax planning with public‑health officials

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a public comment period and a work session with Public Health. The afternoon work session focused on discussing behavioral health sales tax planning.

• Held work session regarding behavioral health sales tax planning

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held briefings from Planning, Public Works, and Central Services, then conducted a closed record hearing. They unanimously denied an appeal by Dean Shaughnessy against the Hearing Examiner's decision to uphold permits for a new turf grass center at Skagit Golf and Country Club. The board also approved a 21-item consent agenda including contracts, resolutions, and amendments with specific dollar amounts.

• Denied appeal BOCCAppeal-2026-0001 regarding turf grass center at 12352 Eleventh Tee Lane, Burlington (Resolution R20260111)
• Approved rules of decorum for public meetings (Resolution R20260112)
• Authorized amicus brief in Washington Farm Forestry Association v. State Forest Practice Board over non-fish bearing stream buffer rule (Resolution R20260113)
• Approved amendment increasing Pioneer Human Services contract for Skagit STAR Center from $1,000,000 to $1,409,529 (A20260102)
• Approved cooperation agreement with U.S. Army Corps for Cockreham Island Levee repair, not to exceed $344,940 (C20260204)

The Board of Commissioners denied an appeal by Dean Shaughnessy regarding the denial of permits for a new turf grass center at Skagit Golf and Country Club. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 21 items including various service agreements, budget amendments, and labor contracts.

• Denied appeal No. BOCCAppeal-2026-0001 regarding Skagit Golf and Country Club permits (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1 through 21 (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a regular session on June 2, 2026. They conducted a work session to discuss State Forest Board transfer lands, recognized the 30th anniversary of the WSU Master Gardener Discovery Garden with a proclamation, and heard public comments on battery energy storage facilities, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, and property matters. The meeting also included a commissioner briefing and a social event.

• Work session with Forest Advisory Board to discuss State Forest Board transfer lands
• Proclamation recognizing 30th anniversary of WSU Skagit County Extension Center’s Master Gardener Discovery Garden
• Public comments on Puget Sound Energy’s battery energy storage facility on Samish Island and related concerns
• Public comments on ICE activity at the Skagit County Community Justice Center
• Public comments on property matters and concerns

The Board held a work session with the Forest Advisory Board, recognized the 30th anniversary of the WSU Master Gardener Discovery Garden, heard public comments on energy storage and other issues, and conducted a briefing and a social event. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Bid Opening

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners will open bids for Public Works Card Lock Fueling Services on Monday, June 1, 2026.

• Bid opening for Public Works Card Lock Fueling Services
• Time: 1:00 p.m. (or soon thereafter)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an interim ordinance to stop accepting permit applications for data centers to allow for code updates. The board also held a joint meeting with the City of Sedro-Woolley and Port of Skagit regarding the development of the SWIFT Center.

• Ordinance No. O20260005: Moratorium on data center permit applications
• Public hearing for data center moratorium scheduled for July 14, 2026
• Contract No. C20260190: $50,022 for outpatient substance use disorder treatment with Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
• Resolution No. R20260108: $33,351.06 bid award to CT Excavating for 2026 Waste Storage Facility
• SWIFT Center Hub Building restoration estimates at $8 million

The commissioners unanimously approved an interim ordinance declaring an emergency and imposing a moratorium on accepting permit applications for data centers in Skagit County. A public hearing on the moratorium is scheduled for July 14, 2026. The board also unanimously approved the full consent agenda items for the day.

• Approved Interim Ordinance O20260005 moratorium on data‑center permits (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑14, including ratifications, vouchers and warrants (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Board of Commissioners held briefings for several county departments and approved a consent agenda. Key actions included authorizing funding for public health services and senior nutrition programs.

• Approved $250,000 for Northwest Regional Council to support senior nutrition services
• Increased funding for public health services to not exceed $8,024,196
• Ratified a $62,049 Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement
• Extended electrical maintenance contract with VECA Electric and Technologies, LLC up to $250,000
• Approved an agreement with the City of Burlington for water rescue resources

The commissioners unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items, including several interlocal agreements and contract amendments. They also approved payment of vouchers and warrants totaling $5,810,743.59 and $67,193.92 by majority vote. The Lake Samish Road easement was removed from the agenda for later consideration.

• Unanimously approved Consent Agenda items 1‑14, 16‑17 (including contracts and agreements)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Ecology agreement, reducing funding to $276,290.43
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to DCYF agreement, increasing compensation to $531,821.98
• Approved Amendment No. 13 to Health contract, increasing funding to $8,024,196
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to Conservation Grant, increasing funding to $486,440
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to VECA Electric services, extending term to 2028
• Approved vouchers and warrants totaling $5,810,743.59 and $67,193.92 by majority vote
• Removed Lake Samish Road easement from agenda for later consideration

Skagit County Planning Commission

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved updates to the Unified Development Code and established the 2026 docket for comprehensive plan and zoning petitions. The board also held work sessions regarding the Veterans Service Program and the Guemes Island Ferry schedule.

• Approved Ordinance No. O20260004 adopting 2026 Miscellaneous Code Amendments to Title 14, Unified Development Code
• Approved Resolution No. R20260102 establishing the 2026 Docket of Comprehensive Plan, Land Use/Zoning Map and Policy, Code, or Development Amendment Petitions
• Docketed petition LRPLN-2025-0001 to rezone 0.3 acres at 23528 Old Day Creek Road from Rural Village Residential to Small-Scale Business
• Docketed petition LRPLN-2025-0003 to apply a Mineral Resource Overlay (MRO) to five parcels in Burlington
• Docketed C26-1 General Code Language Clean-Up for minor amendments to clarify provisions

The Board approved Ordinance No. O20260004 adopting the 2026 Miscellaneous Code Amendments to Title 14 of the Unified Development Code. It also approved Resolution No. R20260102 establishing the 2026 docket for comprehensive plan, land‑use map, policy, code and development amendment petitions. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. O20260004 adopting 2026 Miscellaneous Code Amendments to Title 14 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R20260102 establishing 2026 docket of comprehensive plan and land‑use petitions (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including contracts for waste facility construction, health benefits, and software upgrades. They also called public hearings for boat launch fees and a community development grant report.

• Resolution to call public hearing on Swinomish Boat Launch fee schedule revision
• Resolution to call public hearing on CDBG-Public Services 2025-26 close out report
• Contract award for 2026 Waste-Storage Facility project to CT Excavating ($33,513.96)
• Contract with Euna Solutions for budget software upgrade ($552,250)
• Resolution adopting 2026 Skagit County Health Care Benefits Plan

The Skagit County Board approved the Consent Agenda items 1 through 13, which included several contracts, agreements, and resolutions, by a unanimous vote. The Board also approved payment of listed vouchers and warrants by a majority vote. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a miscellaneous item calling for a public hearing on the CDBG‑Public Services close‑out report and upcoming application.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑13 (unanimous) – includes court amendment, backflow services contract ($39,000), health‑care benefits plan, software services amendment (up to $552,250), Swinomish Boat Launch fee‑schedule hearing, Burlington‑Edison behavioral‑health agreement ($35,490), waste‑storage facility bid to CT Excavating ($33,513.96), surveying services contract ($15,000), WSDOT maintenance agreement (no compensation), data‑server agreement with San Juan County Sheriff (up to $5,000 first year)
• Approved vouchers and warrants totaling $5,833.61, $21,080.60, $16,867.14, $386,078.43, and $3,777,001.07 (majority vote)
• Approved Miscellaneous Agenda Item 1 – public hearing on CDBG‑Public Services 2025‑26 close‑out report and 2026‑27 application (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Board of Commissioners received a presentation on the Solid Waste Division's operations, including waste tonnage and facility management. The board also scheduled a signing ceremony for a settlement agreement with the City of Seattle regarding the Skagit Hydroelectric Project.

• Presentation on Solid Waste Division handling 129,000 tons of waste in 2025
• Discussion of potential price increases for the Waste Management long-haul disposal contract
• Signing ceremony for Comprehensive Settlement Agreement with the City of Seattle regarding FERC Relicensing of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners met on May 12, 2026. Commissioners Peter Browning and Joe Burns attended; Chair Ron Wesen was excused. The meeting included a solid‑waste division presentation and a signing ceremony for a comprehensive settlement agreement with the City of Seattle. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held departmental briefings, honored retiring Central Services Assistant Director Brian Young with a commendation, and heard a closed‑record appeal concerning Skagit Golf and Country Club’s new turf‑grass center at 12352 Eleventh Tee Lane. The Board approved a Personal Services Agreement with MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design LLP for up to $313,432 to assess a consolidated Regional Public Safety Campus planning project. The consent agenda items 1 through 29 were approved unanimously, and the appeal decision was postponed to June 8, 2026.

• Personal Services Agreement with MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design LLP, compensation not to exceed $313,432, for feasibility of a consolidated Regional Public Safety Campus planning project.
• Closed record hearing appeal (BOCCAppeal-2026-0001) on Skagit Golf and Country Club’s new turf‑grass center at 12352 Eleventh Tee Lane, Burlington; decision postponed to June 8, 2026.
• Presentation of a certificate of commendation, card, and challenge coin to retiring Central Services Assistant Director Brian Young.
• Briefings from Planning and Development Services, Parks and Facilities, Public Health, Public Works, and Central Services providing updates.
• Unanimous approval of Consent Agenda items 1‑29, including records of prior proceedings and other routine items.

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda and miscellaneous items, including contracts for emergency management, public health, and public works. They also held a closed record hearing on an appeal regarding the Skagit Golf and Country Club's turf grass center permits, with a decision scheduled for June 8, 2026. Commissioner Browning recused himself from the appeal due to his membership in the club.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-29 (unanimous)
• Approved miscellaneous agenda items 1-3 (unanimous)
• Approved $313,432 contract for Regional Public Safety Campus planning (consent)
• Approved $700,000 funding for Family Promise affordable housing (consent)
• Approved $2,216,704 Consolidated Homeless Grant allocation (misc.)
• Approved $424,450 homeless housing fund allocation (consent)
• Approved $111,080.47 vegetation management bid to Excavation West (consent)
• Heard closed record appeal on SGCC turf grass center; decision postponed to June 8

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners reviewed a proclamation for May 2026 Wildfire Awareness Month and discussed $36,000 of Title III wildfire funding. They provided an update on the 2022‑2032 Strategic Plan, including a new Balanced Scorecard model and a website launch expected by end of May 2026. The Board will consider the 2026 Miscellaneous Skagit County Code Amendments to Title 14 and proposed Agritourism Code Amendments, with several action options scheduled for May 19, 2026.

• Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Wildfire Awareness Month; $36,000 Title III funds noted.
• Strategic Plan update: new Balanced Scorecard model and external website launch by end of May 2026.
• Proposed 2026 Miscellaneous Skagit County Code Amendments to Title 14 (Unified Development Code) – adoption, modification, decline, or remand possible.
• Proposed Agritourism Code Amendments – allow agritourism uses, repeal existing moratorium, grandfather existing permits.
• Public comment periods: Title 14 amendments received three comments (Feb‑Mar 2026); Agritourism amendments received 23 comments.

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners met on April 28, 2026 and presented a proclamation for May Wildfire Awareness Month, an update to the 2022‑2032 Strategic Plan, and public comments. They reviewed proposed amendments to Title 14 of the Unified Development Code and to the Agritourism Code. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the session.

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the HOME Investment Partnerships Program's 2026 Annual Action Plan, which includes a proposed allocation of $831,658.49. The meeting also included departmental briefings and the approval of a consent agenda containing various contracts and resolutions.

• Proposed $831,658.49 allocation for the 2026 HOME Action Plan, including $291,080.47 for Tenant Based Rental Assistance
• Resolution authorizing a $2,000,000 interfund loan from the General Fund to the Conservation Futures Fund for farmland acquisition
• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Burlington for $159,529 in opioid settlement funding for Skagit STAR Center activities
• Amendment increasing compensation to $9,460,732 for homelessness crisis response systems via the WA Dept of Commerce
• Contract with Absolute Plumbing Inc. not to exceed $5,227.20 for waterline repairs at the Skagit County Data Center

The Skagit County Board approved an interfund loan of $2,000,000 from the General Fund to the Conservation Futures Fund to support a farmland purchase, easement placement, and resale. The Board also approved the Consent Agenda items 1‑27, including contracts for plumbing services, software subscriptions, opioid settlement funding, liquor‑tax funding for a recovery center, and a homelessness assistance amendment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $2,000,000 interfund loan to Conservation Futures Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑27, including records of prior meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Vendor Services Agreement with Absolute Plumbing Inc. (up to $5,227.20) (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Brightly Software subscription (up to $552,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $159,529 interlocal agreement with City of Burlington for opioid settlement funds (unanimous)
• Approved $50,022 liquor‑tax award to Catholic Community Services Recovery Center (unanimous)
• Approved amendment increasing homelessness assistance funding to up to $9,460,732 (unanimous)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with Sunrise Services (up to $28,400) (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners received updates from the WSU Cooperative Extension Center and heard public comments, primarily about battery energy storage facilities on Samish Island, including noise complaints and safety concerns. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• WSU Extension Center reported on grants for farm stress prevention, pasture management, and outreach to reduce fecal coliform in Samish, South Skagit, and Padilla watersheds.
• Residents commented on noise and fire risks from battery energy storage facilities on Samish Island, citing California fires and involvement of the Erin Brockovich Foundation.
• Concerns raised about a proposed NextEra Energy facility at Bayview and lack of information on battery type.
• Discussion on fallow farmland, irrigation, cover crops, and the County Living Expo in Stanwood.
• Miscellaneous announcements and upcoming events were noted by commissioners.

The Board met on April 21, 2026, with Chair Ron Wesen and Commissioners Peter Browning and Joe Burns. The session included a Washington State University Extension Center update and a public comment period on topics such as battery storage facilities and local services. No resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda of 19 items, including contracts for park planning, stormwater services, and behavioral health presentations. They also authorized a public hearing to consider amending the Guemes Island Ferry fare schedule.

• Contract for Young's Park improvements up to $25,000
• Contract for stormwater permitting services up to $50,000
• Contract for Guemes Island Pierside Maintenance up to $175,014
• Resolution to amend Guemes Island Ferry fare schedule
• Resolution to update Treasurer's Office fee schedule

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved the Consent Agenda items 1 through 19, covering multiple service agreements, contracts, and resolutions. They also approved payment of warrants 616699‑617027 totaling $4,301,716.35 by a majority vote. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a miscellaneous agenda amendment concerning a severe‑weather shelter agreement.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑19 (unanimous), including contracts for Young’s Park, stormwater plan review, public defender services, behavioral health symposium, and several public works agreements
• Approved payment of warrants 616699‑617027 totaling $4,301,716.35 (majority vote)
• Approved Resolution R20260082 to issue an RFQ for Guemes Island Ferry Parking Lot improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R20260083 to call for bids for Public Works Card Lock Fueling Services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R20260084 updating the Treasurer’s Office fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Contract C20240258 increasing compensation to a maximum of $184,272 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Vendor Services Agreement with Unitec increasing compensation by $500 (unanimous)
• Approved Miscellaneous Agenda item 1: amendment to Community Action of Skagit County severe‑weather shelter agreement (unanimous)

Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session

The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to ballot property owners on reforming Lake Management District No. 4 for Clear Lake and Beaver Lake. The board also authorized a telecommunications franchise agreement with the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding the 2026 docket for comprehensive plan and zoning amendments.

• Approved Resolution No. R20260079 to submit ballots to property owners regarding Lake Management District No. 4 (Clear Lake and Beaver Lake)
• Approved Resolution No. R20260080 and Contract No. C20260141 for a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe
• Held public hearing for proposed petitions to amend the Skagit County Comprehensive Plan, Land Use/Zoning Map, or Development Regulations
• Established May 7, 2026, as the deadline for LMD No. 4 ballots

The Board approved a resolution to place a ballot with property owners to reform Lake Management District No. 4 (Clear Lake and Beaver Lake). It also approved a resolution authorizing a non‑exclusive telecommunications franchise agreement with the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. The Board then approved the corresponding franchise contract (Contract No. C20260141). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution to submit ballot for reforming Lake Management District No. 4 (R20260079) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution authorizing execution of telecommunications franchise with Upper Skagit Indian Tribe (R20260080) – unanimous
• Approved Telecommunications Franchise Agreement (Contract C20260141) – unanimous
• Motion to close public hearing on Lake Management District reform – unanimous
• Motion to close public hearing on telecommunications franchise – unanimous
• Motion to close public hearing on comprehensive plan petitions – unanimous

Skagit County Planning Commission

Record of the Proceedings - Monday Session

The Board of Commissioners held briefings with several county departments and an executive session regarding potential litigation. They unanimously approved a consent agenda including various vendor agreements, legal defense resolutions, and grant amendments.

• Contract with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for stormwater permit management not to exceed $200,000
• Grant amendment for WSU NWREC to support Plant Growth Facility Phase 2A and 2B ($750,000)
• Grant amendment for Port of Skagit to support TheLab@SWIFT ($500,000)
• Contract with Absolute Plumbing Inc. for drain cleaning at county facilities not to exceed $40,000
• Resolutions to provide legal defense for former Commissioner Lisa Janicki and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frederick Haist

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several contract approvals and budget amendments. Notable actions were the $500,000 amendment to the Port of Skagit agreement for TheLab@SWIFT and a $750,000 amendment for WSU NWREC’s Plant Growth Facility. Additional vendor service agreements for plumbing, HVAC, painting, and other services were also ratified.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑11 and 13‑17 (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 amendment to Port of Skagit agreement for TheLab@SWIFT (Amendment No. A20260067)
• Approved $750,000 amendment to WSU NWREC agreement for Plant Growth Facility Phase 2A/2B (Amendment No. A20260068)
• Approved Vendor Services Agreement with Absolute Plumbing Inc. up to $40,000 (Contract No. C20260132)
• Approved Vendor Services Agreement with Daikin Comfort Technologies (Air Reps, LLC) up to $35,000 (Contract No. C20260133)
• Approved Vendor Services Agreement with Sunshine Painters LLC up to $15,246 (Contract No. C20260134)
• Approved Personal Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants up to $50,000 (Contract No. C20260135)
• Approved Grant Agreement for Traffic Safety equipment up to $1,350 (Contract No. C20260137)