Island County public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will present an overview of the draft elements, development regulations, and SEPA documents for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. Staff will explain key themes, recent changes such as UGA adjustments, housing policy updates, and climate provisions, and outline how the public can submit comments during the 60‑day comment period ending Feb 9 2026. No formal adoption will occur at this meeting; the commission will gather feedback before the Board considers final adoption in spring 2026.

• Release of draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan Elements
• Release of draft 2025 Development Regulations
• SEPA checklist completed with a Determination of Non‑Significance
• Public comment period opened for 60 days, ending Feb 9 2026
• Future public hearings and Board adoption anticipated in spring 2026

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board will discuss a job recruitment briefing for the Human Resources division. It will review a comparison of Naturopathic Physician training with the Local Health Officer role. The Human Services 2026 work plan will be presented for discussion. Several appointment requests will be moved to consent, including positions on the Conservation Futures Advisory Board and the Camano Island Mosquito Abatement District.

• Job Recruitment (Human Resources) – informational discussion
• Naturopathic Physician (ND) training vs. Local Health Officer role – informational discussion
• Human Services 2026 Work Plan – informational discussion
• Reappointment to Position 3, District 2, Conservation Futures Program Citizen’s Advisory Board – move to consent
• Appointment to Position 3, Camano Island Mosquito Abatement District – move to consent

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board will approve pre‑audited vouchers, warrants, electronic funds transfers and payroll, and adopt minutes from prior meetings. It will consider several contract and grant approvals, including a $150,000 amendment with the Port of South Whidbey for a fairground workforce housing feasibility study, a $34,250 Oak Harbor Chamber marketing campaign, a $40,000 Blueprint Agencies social‑media services contract, and a $2,152,564 renovation contract for the Island County Law and Justice Center. Additional actions include adopting 2026 legislative priorities, committee assignments, library board appointments, a resolution extending advisory board appointments, and authorizing a public hearing to establish the Island County Office of Public Defense.

• Approve $2,152,564 renovation contract for Island County Law and Justice Center (Item 10)
• Approve $150,000 Grant Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Port of South Whidbey for Fairground Workforce Housing feasibility study (Item 3)
• Approve $34,250 Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce marketing campaign contract for 2026 (Item 9)
• Approve $40,000 Agreement Amendment No. 4 with Blueprint Agencies for social‑media and communications services (Item 14)
• Approve multiple multi‑year public‑works consultant agreements, each up to $300,000 (Items 18‑34)

The Island County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda by unanimous vote. The minutes also listed numerous contract agreements, a $2.15 M renovation agreement for the Law and Justice Center, and other items, but no vote totals or explicit approval language were recorded for those items.

• Agenda approved (unanimous vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider amending the food fee schedule to replace a tiered penalty system with a flat late fee. The body will also discuss a new policy and agenda framework and review 2025 accomplishments.

• Resolution HD-03-25: Change food establishment late fees from a 15%-35% stepped structure to a flat 15% rate
• Proposed adoption of the Policy Process Framework and Standing Agenda Framework
• Membership renewal for Bob Uhrich to the Community Health Advisory Board for a 3-year term
• Presentation of the 2025 Board of Health Year in Review report

The Island County Board of Health approved several items unanimously, including a resolution to amend the Food Fee Schedule, a three‑year renewal for Community Health Advisory Board member Bob Ulrich, and a motion to adopt a Policy Process Framework and Standing Agenda Framework. The board also accepted the nomination of Commissioner St. Clair as chair for 2026. All actions were taken without dissent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution HD-03-2025 amending Food Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Renewed 3‑year CHAB membership for Bob Ulrich (unanimous)
• Adopted Policy Process Framework and Standing Agenda Framework (unanimous)
• Accepted nomination of Commissioner St. Clair as chair for 2026 (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will meet to discuss STBG programming policies. The meeting includes a roundtable discussion and a period for public input.

• Discussion of STBG Programing Policies

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposed 2026 committee assignments and finalize legislative priorities with Columbia Policy Advisors. The Board will also discuss setting a public hearing for a new Office of Public Defense.

• Discussion of 2026 Commissioner Committee Assignments
• Final discussion of 2026 Legislative Priorities with Columbia Policy Advisors
• Discussion to set public hearing for Ordinance C-75-25 (Office of Public Defense)
• 2026 Legislative Priorities include $78,000 for wastewater pilot and $250,000 for jail design
• 2026 Legislative Priorities include $1 million for County Services Building electrical panel

The Board of Island County Commissioners moved several agenda items to the consent agenda, scheduling a public hearing on the new Office of Public Defense for January 13, 2026. Items moved included the 2026 Commissioner Committee Assignments, the 2026 Legislative Priorities, a solid‑waste uncollectible‑debt write‑off, and a 24‑month extension of the Port of South Whidbey housing‑study grant. The Board also discussed the draft 2026 Departmental Work Plans with department heads.

• Moved Commissioner Committee Assignments for 2026 to consent agenda
• Moved 2026 Legislative Priorities to consent agenda
• Moved Ordinance C‑75‑25 (Office of Public Defense) to consent agenda to schedule public hearing on Jan 13 2026
• Moved Solid Waste Uncollectible Debt Write‑Off to consent agenda
• Moved Port of South Whidbey grant‑extension contract to consent agenda
• Discussed 2026 Departmental Work Plans with department heads

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board will consider routine items on the consent agenda, adopt resolutions on 2026 tax levies and a travel allowance, and approve several contracts and fee schedule changes. Commissioners will select the 2026 Chair of the Board. Public hearings will be held on two Public Benefit Rating System applications to dedicate 26.31 acres and 72.91 acres of open space.

• Approve pre‑audited vouchers, warrants, electronic funds transfers and payroll (Consent Agenda).
• Resolution C‑72‑25 certifying the levies for collection of taxes in 2026.
• Contract amendment with Whatcom Law Group for a hearing examiner, $78,000 (term 1/1/26‑12/31/27).
• Public Hearing on PBRS Application 347/24 to dedicate 26.31 acres of open space.
• Public Hearing on PBRS Application 400/24 to dedicate 72.91 acres of open space.

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted Resolution C‑65‑25, amending the land‑use and building permit fee schedule. Commissioners unanimously selected Commissioner Bacon as the 2026 Chair. The Board also approved two Public Benefit Rating System applications, dedicating 26.31 acres at Lepla and 72.91 acres at Gulick for permanent open‑space preservation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C‑65‑25 amending land‑use and building permit fee schedule (unanimous)
• Selected Commissioner Bacon as 2026 Chair of the Board (unanimous)
• Approved PBRS Application 347/24 Lepla to dedicate 26.31 acres for open space (motion passed)
• Approved PBRS Application 400/24 Gulick to dedicate 72.91 acres for open space (motion passed)
• Adopted Resolution C‑74‑25 establishing 2026 non‑represented wage increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 tourism‑tax promotion contracts: Deception Pass Park Foundation $12,600, Island County Fair Association $10,000, Island Shakespeare Festival $22,500, Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative $10,800 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Whatcom Law Group for hearing examiner, $78,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 3, 2025, to consider a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding revisions to the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). The meeting follows a reassessment of housing allocations for Oak Harbor's Urban Growth Area (UGA) and the development of an Interlocal Agreement to annex 77.86 acres.

• Public hearing on Reassessment of Countywide Planning Policies
• Recommendation to Board of County Commissioners on CPP revisions
• Consideration of Findings of Fact
• Discussion on Oak Harbor UGA expansion and annexation plan
• Review of population projection and housing allocation changes

The commission approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the Findings of Fact with a 6‑to‑1 vote. No other actions were decided; the commission discussed public comments and upcoming comprehensive‑plan workshops.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Findings of Fact (6-1)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board will vote on extending the contract with Merchant McIntyre & Associates, which pays $8,000 per month for federal government‑relations services. It will also discuss a proposed amendment to ICC 6.40.010(c) that would shift responsibility for selling dog licenses and ID tags from the Treasurer’s Office to the Sheriff’s Office, and a public hearing is scheduled for this change. A resolution to update the list of qualified public depositories for County funds will be moved to consent.

• Contract extension for Merchant McIntyre & Associates, $8,000 monthly professional fee
• Proposed amendment to ICC 6.40.010(c) moving dog license and tag sales to the Sheriff’s Office
• Public hearing scheduled for the dog‑license sale amendment
• Resolution to designate updated qualified public depositories for County funds

The Island County Board of Commissioners moved several items to the consent agenda, approving contract extensions, solid waste agreements, and resolutions on committee appointments, tax levies, and travel allowances. The board also returned a proposed change to the dog‑licensing code to a future work session for further discussion. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Moved contract extension for Merchant McIntyre to consent agenda
• Moved designation of qualified public depositories to consent agenda
• Returned ICC 6.40.010(c) dog‑licensing change to future work session
• Moved Oak Harbor, Coupeville, and Langley 2026 solid waste agreements to consent agenda
• Moved 2025 Transportation Element contract extension to consent agenda
• Moved Law and Justice building upgrades contract to consent agenda
• Approved resolution extending 2025 committee appointments through 2027 (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution for 2026 lump‑sum travel allowance for commissioners (consent agenda)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public input, a consent agenda of routine items, and two scheduled public hearings for franchise transfers of sewer distribution systems on Whidbey and Camano Islands. The board will also conduct a public hearing on Ordinance C‑45‑25 to amend Chapter 9.08A Fireworks in the county code. Commissioners will have a comments and announcements segment.

• Schedule public hearing for Franchise Transfer PW2024-0208 – Clifford & Sandra Allen Living Trust Sewer Distribution System, Whidbey Island (Jan 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m.)
• Schedule public hearing for Franchise Renewal/Transfer PW2024-0209 – Abdollah & Kathryn Vafaeezadeh Sewer Distribution System, Camano Island (Jan 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m.)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance C‑45‑25 – amendment to Island County Code Chapter 9.08A Fireworks
• Consent agenda items (routine matters, no public comment anticipated)
• Commissioners comments and announcements

The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously. The board adopted Ordinance C-45-25 amending Chapter 9.08A Fireworks with a 2-1 vote. A motion to hold all new positions added in the 2026 supplemental budget until June 2026 also passed 2-1, with one commissioner abstaining.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance C-45-25 amending fireworks code (2-1)
• Motion to hold new 2026 supplemental budget positions until June 2026 passed (2-1, 1 abstain)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an update regarding SmartGov. The session includes representatives from Public Works, Public Health, and Planning & Community Development.

• Discussion of SmartGov update

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special session to discuss the 2026 budgets for Island County and Diking District #4. The meeting includes public hearings on proposed tax increases and code amendments.

• Ordinance C-64-25: Additional 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes
• Resolution C-55-25: Adoption of the 2026 Island County and Diking District #4 budgets
• Ordinance C-59-25: Amendments to Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) code
• Resolution C-56-25: Increase to Current Expense Property Tax Levy for 2026
• Resolution C-57-25 and C-58-25: Increases to Roads and Conservation Futures property tax levies

The board approved Ordinance C-64-25, adding Chapter 3.02F to the Island County Code to impose an additional sales and use tax of one‑tenth of one percent for criminal‑justice funding; the motion passed 2‑1. The board also unanimously adopted Ordinance C-59-25, amending the Real Estate Excise Tax provision of the code. Resolution C-55-25 adopting the Island County and Diking District #4 budgets for fiscal year 2026 was approved by a 2‑1 vote. Resolutions C-56-25, C-57-25, and C-58-25 increasing prior‑year levy amounts for various property‑tax levies for 2026 were adopted, with C‑56‑25 and C‑58‑25 passing 2‑1 and C‑57‑25 passing unanimously.

• Adopt Ordinance C-64-25 (additional 0.1% sales tax) – passed 2-1
• Adopt Ordinance C-59-25 (Real Estate Excise Tax amendment) – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution C-55-25 (Island County & Diking District #4 FY 2026 budget) – passed 2-1
• Adopt Resolution C-56-25 (increase Current Expense Property Tax Levy) – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution C-57-25 (increase County Roads Expense Property Tax Levy) – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution C-58-25 (increase Conservation Futures Expense Property Tax Levy) – passed 2-1

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will consider numerous 2026 tourism promotion contracts and facility renewals. The meeting includes a public hearing to establish the 2026 Annual Review Docket for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.

• Public hearing on Resolution C-61-25 regarding the 2026 Annual Review Docket for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Contract with DTG Recycle Enterprises, Inc. for Whidbey Island recycling and transportation services for $2,300,000
• Supplemental agreement with Reid Middleton, Inc. for E. Camano Drive/Cross Island intersection improvements for $405,000
• Contract amendment with Summit Food Service, LLC for county jail inmate food service for $241,758
• Multiple 2% Hotel-Motel Tourism Sales Tax contracts for 2026, including $56,785 for Langley Chamber of Commerce and $40,000 for Camano Island Visitor Kiosks

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included numerous contract approvals. A resolution establishing the 2025 Annual Review Docket for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment was adopted unanimously. Commissioners approved a contract amendment for inmate food service in the county jail, with one commissioner opposing the motion. Additional contracts for tourism promotion, facilities, public health, public works, solid waste, and housing assistance were also approved.

• Agenda approved unanimously (published)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (includes multiple contract approvals)
• Resolution C-61-25 establishing 2025 Comprehensive Plan review docket adopted unanimously
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with Summit Food Service for inmate meals approved (motion passed, one opposition)
• Approved tourism promotion contracts totaling $375,772 (unanimous)
• Approved facilities contract renewals totaling $251,894.36 (unanimous)
• Approved public health contract amendment increasing funding by $212,476 (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste contracts including $2,300,000 recycling services (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold two workshops. The first will provide a schedule update for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The second will present draft development‑code changes to support new housing allocations, including accessory dwelling units, affordable and co‑living housing, emergency shelters, LAMIRD uses, rural clusters, temporary uses, and unit‑lot subdivisions.

• Workshop: Schedule update for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
• Workshop: Draft development‑code updates for density changes covering multiple housing uses

The commission approved the October 1, 2025 minutes with one abstention and the November 5, 2025 minutes with two abstentions. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. Staff reports on online meeting options, upcoming public hearing, and PBRS point adjustments were presented but not decided.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (1 abstention)
• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (2 abstentions)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting, hear brief public comments, and spend an hour discussing STBG programming policies. The meeting will also include a roundtable discussion before adjourning.

• Approve agenda and minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting
• Public input/comments (max three minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of STBG programming policies
• Roundtable discussion
• Adjourn

The Technical Advisory Committee met on November 11, 2025 and approved the draft agenda and the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. A motion to approve was made, seconded, and passed. The committee discussed the STBG Grant Program policies and agreed to draft an FAQ for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:33 p.m.

• Approved agenda and minutes (motion passed)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners Work Session includes an informational update on opioid settlement funds collected to date and anticipated settlement amounts, and seeks input on priorities for possible use of those funds. The session also provides briefings from Human Services, the Prosecuting Attorney, Human Resources, Public Health, Public Works, Planning & Community Development, and Budget departments. No formal actions or public comment are scheduled for these items during the work session.

• Opioid Settlement Funds – update and discussion of possible uses (informational)
• Human Services department briefing
• Prosecuting Attorney department briefing
• Human Resources department briefing
• Public Health department briefing

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on November 12, 2025, discussing several items but taking no final votes. They agreed to move two items to the consent agenda: an interagency agreement for State v. Blake reimbursement and a $68,860 contract for shoreline septic system mapping. Other items, including opioid settlement fund priorities, curbside recycling, comprehensive plan updates, and insurance coverage, were discussed with follow-up actions directed to staff.

• Agreed to move State v. Blake reimbursement contract to consent agenda
• Agreed to move $68,860 shoreline septic mapping contract to consent agenda
• Directed staff to continue with budgeted insurance level and research coverage above $25M
• Directed staff to schedule evening public hearing for 2025 Comprehensive Plan
• Directed staff to create universal application for boards and committees

Community Health Advisory Board

The board will discuss the impact of the BBBS DINO program loss and review membership renewals for 2026. Members will also review recommendations and quarterly updates for the Board of Health.

• Discussion on BBBS Closure and DINO Program Loss impact
• Membership renewal discussion and 2026 Chair consideration
• Review of recommendations and quarterly update to the Board of Health
• Local Board of Health training recap
• Proposed 3-year membership renewals for Erin Lavery-Mullins, Michele Aguilar-Kahrs, and Charlotte McRill

The board cancelled its December 2025 meeting. It scheduled the next regular session for January 9, 2026, from 1 PM to 3 PM at 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville. Earlier agenda items were discussed but no formal approvals, votes, or policy actions were recorded.

• December 2025 meeting canceled (no vote recorded)
• Next regular session scheduled for Jan 9, 2026, 1 PM‑3 PM at 1 NE 6th Street

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold two workshop sessions. One will provide an update on discussions with Oak Harbor about housing allocations and the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The other will give an update on the countywide planning policies reassessment process. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop – Update on discussions with Oak Harbor regarding housing allocations and Urban Growth Area (UGA).
• Workshop – Update on Countywide Planning Policies reassessment process.

The Planning Commission voted to hold all meetings in the next 90 days online, with the exception of public hearings. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 6:43 pm.

• Approved online meetings for the next 90 days, except public hearings (motion passed)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review departmental updates and the 2025 Work Plan. Key discussions include three options for the inmate food service contract and established fees for private and commercial kennels.

• Inmate Food Service Contract options: 44% cost increase for current program, 22% increase for cold breakfast/hot lunch/hot dinner, or 9% increase for county managed program
• Review of established fees for Private and Commercial Kennels per Island County Code 6.10
• 2025 Work Plan Updates
• Review of Summit Food Service, LLC Amendment #1 effective August 1, 2025

During the November 5, 2025 work session, the Board of Island County Commissioners placed several items on the consent agenda, including credit‑card limit changes, petty‑cash authorizations, Main Street Market lease renewals, a recycling services contract, a waste‑management consulting contract, and a Lions Club use agreement. Kennel fee regulations were deferred to a future regular agenda, and the inmate food‑service contract was moved to the regular agenda for further discussion. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Credit card limits moved to consent agenda
• Change and petty cash funds moved to consent agenda
• Main Street Market 3‑year lease renewals moved to consent agenda
• Private and commercial kennel fees moved to future regular agenda
• Inmate food service contract moved to regular agenda
• Whidbey Island recycling contract moved to consent agenda
• Solid & Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan contract moved to consent agenda
• Coupeville Lions Club use agreement moved to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will set public hearings for adopting the fiscal year 2026 county and Diking District #4 budgets. It will also consider resolutions to increase several property tax levies for the 2026 tax year and an ordinance to amend the Real Estate Excise Tax. Additional agenda items include contracts for tourism promotion, a shoreline program, and a park restroom construction project.

• Resolution C-55-25: Adopt Island County and Diking District #4 budgets for FY 2026 (public hearing Dec 1, 2025).
• Resolutions C-56-25, C-57-25, C-58-25: Increase prior‑year levy amounts for County Current Expense, County Roads, and County Conservation Futures property tax levies (public hearing Dec 1, 2025).
• Ordinance C-59-25: Amend Island County Code 3.04 Real Estate Excise Tax (public hearing Dec 1, 2025).
• Contract with Washington State Dept. of Recreation & Conservation for the Shore Friendly Program, $342,298 (term 7/1/25‑6/30/31).
• Agreement with CXT, LLC for construction of the Freeland Park restroom facility, $226,271.80.

The Island County Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It adopted Resolution C-62-25 to place an advisory vote on banning consumer fireworks on the November 2026 ballot. The Board also approved several contracts, including a restroom facility at Freeland Park and tourism‑promotion agreements, and signed advocacy letters supporting food security.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-62-25 to place advisory fireworks ban vote on 2026 ballot (passed, Johnson opposed)
• Approved contract with CXI, LLC for Freeland Park restroom facility ($226,271.80) (unanimous)
• Approved tourism promotion contracts for 2026 program year totaling $48,736 (unanimous)
• Approved advocacy letters to support food security in Island County (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Washington State Dept. of Recreation & Conservation for Shore Friendly Program ($342,298) (unanimous)
• Approved interagency agreement with Washington State Parks for noxious weed control ($20,000) (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Island County Finance Committee will discuss investment performance and revenue/costs for the third quarter of 2025. The committee is also seeking approval for the 2026 ICTIP Terms & Conditions and the adoption of an updated Island County Investment Policy.

• Approval of 2026 ICTIP Terms & Conditions
• Adoption of updated Island County Investment Policy
• Review of Q3 2025 investment performance and results
• Report on Q3 2025 External Investment pool (ICTIP) revenue and costs

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board will approve routine consent agenda items, including vouchers and minutes. Commissioners will consider several public‑works contracts, such as a $128,141.38 purchase order for guardrail replacement at Ault Field/Oak Harbor Road and a $39,000 federal‑funded sign replacement with WSDOT. A contract amendment will raise the B&O tax for Waste Management recycling services, and a public hearing will be scheduled to set the 2026 review docket for the Comprehensive Plan amendment.

• Purchase Order #14653 with Coral Construction for $128,141.38 replacement of the impact attenuator/guardrail system at Ault Field/Oak Harbor Road
• Local Agency Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for non‑compliant regulatory and warning sign replacement, funded with $39,000 federal aid (JL 00022‑0503)
• Resolution C‑60‑25/R‑25‑25 authorizing specifications and a call for bids for multi‑year traffic control signs
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with Waste Management of Washington, Inc. for Camano Island Transfer Station recycling services, increasing the B&O tax from 1.75 % to 2.1 % (term 10/1/25 – 12/31/30)
• Schedule public hearing (Resolution C‑61‑25) to establish the 2026 Annual Review Docket for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (proposed for Nov 25 2025)

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of $39,000 federal funding for sign replacement, a $128,141.38 purchase order for a guardrail system, a call for bids on multi‑year traffic control signs, and a contract amendment with Waste Management that raises the Camano Island transfer‑station recycling tax from 1.75% to 2.1%. No regular agenda items or public hearings were scheduled, and the meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $39,000 federal funding for non‑compliant sign replacement
• Approved $128,141.38 purchase order for guardrail system at Ault Field/Oak Harbor Road
• Approved call for bids for multi‑year traffic control signs
• Approved contract amendment with Waste Management, tax increase to 2.1% for recycling services

Island Local Integrating Organization (ILIO)

The Island Local Integrating Organization (ILIO) Executive Committee will discuss and vote on top potential projects for funding. The committee will also take action on the Healthy Shorelines Target Action Plan.

• Vote to determine top projects for ILIO funding
• Vote/Action on Healthy Shorelines Target Action Plan
• Update from Puget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Recovery Coordinator Jason Lim

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will approve the agenda and minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and listen to a Washington State Department of Transportation presentation on the Coordinated Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan. The board will also discuss a call for projects and conduct a roundtable discussion before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from September 24, 2025
• Public input or comment (up to three minutes per speaker)
• WSDOT HSTP presentation (Coordinated Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan)
• Call for projects – project programming discussion
• Roundtable discussion

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments meeting on October 22, 2025 will follow a standard agenda, including a call to order, approval of the September 24, 2025 minutes, and a discussion of 2026 legislative priorities. No specific project decisions or contracts are listed. The meeting will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 1 NE 6th Street.

• Approval of minutes for September 24, 2025
• Discussion of 2026 legislative priorities
• Other items of mutual interest

The Island County Council of Governments met on October 22, 2025. Legislative priorities for Senators Murray and Cantwell, as well as local officials, were presented. Mayor Hughes moved to approve the September 24, 2025 minutes, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will consider an ordinance to amend the Land Use and Building Permit Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes votes on several interlocal agreements and consulting contracts.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance C-54-25 to amend Land Use and Building Permit Fee Schedule
• $112,500 agreement with Port of Coupeville for Greenbank Farm Pond Project
• $36,000 contract with Liz Loomis Public Affairs for Corrections Center Ballot Initiative consulting
• Agreement amendment with City of Oak Harbor for Oak Harbor Marina Dredging Project
• Contract amendment adding $44,486 to the Salmon Recovery Program for a total of $212,338

The Board unanimously approved the regular agenda, including the 2026 2% hotel‑motel tax tourism promotion project awards. The consent agenda items, such as pre‑audited bills, vouchers, electronic funds transfers, payroll, and several interlocal agreements and contracts, were also approved unanimously. The salmon recovery program contract amendment adding $44,486 in funding was approved, and Resolution C‑54‑25 amending the land‑use and building‑permit fee schedule was adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including pre‑audited bills, vouchers, EFTs, payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Greenbank Farm Pond Project ($112,500) (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement amendment for Oak Harbor Marina Dredging Project (unanimous)
• Approved waiver and contract with Liz Loomis Public Affairs for communications consulting ($36,000) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 2% hotel‑motel tax tourism promotion project awards (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment adding $44,486 to salmon recovery program funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C‑54‑25 amending land‑use and building‑permit fee schedule (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health will consider a motion to renew three-year terms for CHAB members Erin Lavery‑Mullins, Michele Aguilar‑Kahrs, and Charlotte McRill, and to forward two additional recommendations to the December board. The meeting also includes public comment, a public health director’s report, and presentations on the new VA Oak Harbor Clinic and veteran services. The November 18th, 2025 regular session has been cancelled.

• Motion to approve 3‑year membership renewals for CHAB members Erin Lavery‑Mullins, Michele Aguilar‑Kahrs, and Charlotte McRill
• Presentation on VA Puget Sound Oak Harbor Clinic at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
• Veterans Services Program update from Island County Human Services
• Public Health Director’s Executive Report and discussion of Resolution HD‑02‑2025 (2026 Food Program fee schedule)
• Cancellation of the November 18th, 2025 Board of Health regular session

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously renewed three‑year terms for CHAB members Erin Lavery‑Mullins, Michele Aguilar‑Kahrs, and Charlotte McRill, and approved adding two recommendations for the December meeting. The board also cancelled the scheduled November 2025 Board of Health meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Renewed 3‑year CHAB memberships for Erin Lavery‑Mullins, Michele Aguilar‑Kahrs, Charlotte McRill (unanimously)
• Approved request to bring two additional recommendations to December Board of Health (unanimously)
• Cancelled November 2025 Board of Health meeting (unanimously)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review several items, including an informational update on creating the Island County Office of Public Defense, a discussion of 2026 legislative priorities with Columbia Policy Advisors, and a continued review of fireworks regulation. The session also includes a move‑to‑consent recommendation for a 2% hotel‑motel lodging tax funding recommendation and a move‑to‑consent proposal to impose an additional one‑tenth of one percent sales and use tax for criminal‑justice purposes.

• Informational update on creating the Island County Office of Public Defense (General Services Administration)
• Discussion of 2026 Legislative Priorities with Columbia Policy Advisors (Administrative)
• Updates to Fireworks Regulation (Administrative, informational)
• 2% Hotel Motel Lodging Tax funding recommendation – move to consent (Administrative)
• One‑tenth of One Percent Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice – move to consent (Administrative)

The Board directed Ms. Geiger to fund Island County state lobbyists with 80% of the money from the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) fund and 20% from current expense funds for 2026. It also moved several items—including the 2% hotel/motel lodging tax recommendation, the one‑tenth‑percent criminal‑justice sales tax, and various traffic‑sign and interlocal‑agreement proposals—to the consent agenda for further action or public hearings. Additional items such as the Shore Friendly program contract and the 2026 budget public hearing were placed on the regular or consent agenda respectively.

• Directed Ms. Geiger to fund state lobbyists 80% from REET and 20% from expense funds (2026)
• Moved 2% hotel/motel lodging tax funding recommendation to consent agenda
• Moved one‑tenth‑percent sales and use tax for criminal justice to consent agenda for public hearing
• Moved request for bids on traffic control signs to consent agenda
• Moved local agency agreement for non‑compliant regulatory sign replacement to consent agenda
• Moved local agency federal aid prospectus for sign replacement to consent agenda
• Moved Shore Friendly program contract to regular agenda
• Moved amendment to Oak Harbor interlocal agreement to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop on October 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room, 1 NE 6th Street, Coupeville. Commissioners will discuss the preliminary 2026 budget, any supplemental budget items, and the current expense hiring freeze. The agenda indicates discussion only, with no decisions listed.

• Discussion of the preliminary 2026 budget
• Discussion of budget supplementals
• Discussion of the current expense hiring freeze

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board will approve a consent agenda covering routine vouchers and meeting minutes, then consider several contract and grant approvals. Highlights include a $2,000,000 Rural County Economic Development grant to the City of Oak Harbor for the Mulberry Village Road Development Project and multiple service contracts ranging from emergency generators to public health programs. The meeting also includes a public hearing and a budget workshop scheduled for later in the day.

• Award $2,000,000 RCED grant to City of Oak Harbor for Mulberry Village Road Development Project
• Contract $374,420 with WA State Department of Commerce for a propane‑fired emergency generator
• Contract $252,000 with WA State Department of Ecology for Marine Resources Committee work
• Contract $30,000 amendment with Whatcom County Health Department for youth cannabis and tobacco prevention
• Contract $16,152.39 with NW Tel to repair fiber between the Annex and Elections/Nursing Buildings at 502 N. Main St., Coupeville

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. The consent agenda included approval of a $2,000,000 grant to the City of Oak Harbor and several contracts for emergency generators, health programs, and infrastructure. No regular agenda items or public hearings were scheduled.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 grant to City of Oak Harbor (unanimous)
• Approved $374,420 contract for propane‑fired generator installation (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 contract with The Arc of Washington State for parent‑to‑parent coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved $16,152.39 contract with NW Tel for fiber repair between Annex and Elections/Nursing Buildings (unanimous)
• Approved $252,000 contract with WA State Dept of Ecology for marine resources work (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 amendment with Whatcom County Health Department for youth cannabis and tobacco prevention (unanimous)
• Approved $1,569 contract for Language Access and Interpreter Reimbursement Program (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the Call for Projects for selected project programming. The meeting includes a period for public input and a roundtable discussion.

• Call for Projects Selected Project Programming

The committee approved the October 9, 2025 draft agenda after a motion by John L. that was seconded and passed. No public comments were received. Members discussed the need for additional policy and rules to address fiscal restraints for STBG funds, and the transportation planner will inform the executive board of the need for more time to develop a programming recommendation. The meeting was adjourned at 2:33 p.m.

• Approved draft agenda (motion passed)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss and make recommendations regarding requests from the Board of County Commissioners. These recommendations are scheduled to be brought to a Work Session on October 15th and a regular meeting on October 21st for formal approval.

• Discussion and recommendations regarding requests from the BOCC

Community Health Advisory Board

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board will vote on the 2026 meeting schedule and discuss several policy and outreach items. The board will also review and consider a contract amendment that raises the maximum allocation for foundational public health services to $6,265,310, an increase of $69,681. Additional agenda items include a policy‑development workshop, a CHIP open‑house update, and membership updates.

• Vote on proposed CHAB meeting dates and times for 2026 (Consent Agenda)
• Policy recommendation development workshop for BOH (brainstorm & discussion)
• CHIP Check‑In open house and online engagement discussion
• CHAB membership updates from BOH discussion
• Amendment No. 13 to contract CLH31012 increases public health funding by $69,681 to a total of $6,265,310

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board approved the September 5, 2025 minutes as amended. The board approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule—first Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, except January. The renewal of CHAB membership was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved September 5, 2025 minutes as amended
• Approved 2026 CHAB meeting schedule (first Thursday 1‑3 pm, except January)
• Tabled CHAB membership renewal

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review the Draft 2026 Work Plan and Docket, and to discuss follow-up on Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) forestry policies. The Board of County Commissioners has directed staff to develop recommendations on adjusting points for Forest Stewardship Plans and potentially waiving PBRS application fees to incentivize transfers from Designated Forest lands.

• Workshop: Draft 2026 Work Plan and Docket
• Workshop: PBRS forestry policies follow-up
• Discussion: Adjusting points for Forest Stewardship Plans
• Discussion: Waiving PBRS application fees
• Review: Critical Areas Ordinance updates

The commission adopted a set of points for forest stewardship, conservation easements, and rural stewardship. It also approved waiving PBRS application fees for three years for properties converting from designated forest to PBRS. The September 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with one abstention.

• Approved adoption of 15 forest stewardship points, 15 conservation easement points, and 10 rural stewardship points
• Approved waiver of PBRS application fees for three years for properties converting from designated forest to PBRS
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes with one abstention

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review departmental updates. A primary item is a proposed interagency agreement to improve court access for individuals with limited English proficiency or hearing impairments.

• Contract with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for language access and interpreter reimbursement up to $100,000
• Budget review
• Public Health update
• Public Works update
• Facilities and Planning & Community Development updates

The Island County Board of Commissioners placed a court‑access agreement, a procurement waiver, a marine‑resources grant contract, a recycling‑service amendment, and two public‑benefits rating system applications on the consent agenda. The board also reviewed an investment‑grade audit for the Law & Justice building and Juvenile Detention Center and will follow up on possible contracts. No vote counts were recorded for these actions.

• Moved Administrative Office of the Courts access contract to consent agenda
• Moved waiver of competitive solicitation for Corrections Center communications to consent agenda
• Moved DOE marine resources grant contract ($252,000) to consent agenda
• Moved Camano Island recycling services amendment to consent agenda
• Moved 347/24 PBRS open‑space dedication (26.31 acres) to consent agenda for public hearing
• Moved 400/24 PBRS open‑space dedication (72.91 acres) to consent agenda for public hearing
• Reviewed Investment Grade Audit for Law & Justice HVAC and Juvenile Detention; staff to determine contract timing

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments will approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, hear a jail needs assessment and feasibility study presented by Commissioner Jill Johnson, and receive a briefing on preliminary broadband/BEAD awards from ARPA/Broadband Coordinator Cody Bakken. The council will also consider any other items of mutual interest before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes for August 27, 2025
• Jail needs assessment and feasibility study (presented by Commissioner Jill Johnson)
• Broadband/BEAD preliminary awards briefing (presented by ARPA/Broadband Coordinator Cody Bakken)
• Other items of mutual interest
• IRTPO meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m.

The council approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Commissioners presented a jail needs assessment and a broadband/BEAD preliminary award overview, but no actions were taken on those items. The meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will approve the agenda and minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, provide a public comment period, and hear project presentations. The meeting also includes a roundtable discussion before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from August 27, 2025
• Public input/comments (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Project presentations (call for projects) – 1.5 hours
• Roundtable discussion – 20 minutes
• Adjournment

The Executive Board approved the draft agenda for the September 24, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. Discussion of the Call for Projects presentation was postponed to the October 22, 2025 meeting. The board scheduled the next meeting for October 24, 2025 and adjourned at 12:00 am.

• Approved draft agenda (motion by Bacon, seconded, passed)
• Postponed Call for Projects discussion to Oct 22, 2025
• Set next meeting date for Oct 24, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 12:00 am

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board will approve routine consent agenda items and award a Rural County Economic Development grant of $112,500 to the Port of Coupeville for the Greenbank Farm Pond Project. It will also approve contracts for a part‑time mental health specialist ($20,000) and for deferred loans to develop 14 affordable housing units ($200,000). A public hearing will be scheduled to amend the land‑use and building‑permit fee schedule, and the board will adopt the 2026 Annual Road Construction Program.

• Award $112,500 RCED grant to Port of Coupeville for Greenbank Farm Pond Project
• Contract $20,000 with Northwest Educational Service District 189 for a part‑time mental health specialist (9/1/25‑8/31/26)
• Contract $200,000 with Essential Solutions, LLC (Island Roots Housing) for deferred loans to develop 14 affordable housing units (8/1/25‑7/31/65)
• Ordinance C-54-25 to amend the land‑use and building‑permit fee schedule (public hearing scheduled for Oct 21, 2025)
• Resolution C-50-25 adopting the 2026 Annual Road Construction Program

The Island County Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included several contracts and a grant. It also adopted a resolution proclaiming October 2025 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and adopted the Annual Road Construction Program for 2026. No items were denied or tabled.

• Agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• Consent agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• Awarded $112,500 RCED grant to Port of Coupeville (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 contract for part‑time mental health specialist (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 contract for affordable housing loans (unanimous)
• Approved $75,003 increase to health contract (unanimous)
• Resolution C‑52‑25 proclaiming October 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month adopted (unanimous)
• Resolution C‑50‑25 adopting the 2026 Annual Road Construction Program approved (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss the 2026 Budget. The discussion will cover the preliminary budget and supplementals.

• Discussion of 2026 Preliminary Budget
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Supplementals

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to examine draft code changes for Mixed‑use Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development (LAMIRDs). The drafts are intended to implement the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and to satisfy state housing requirements from HB 1220 and HB 1337. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a public comment period (limited to three minutes per speaker), and the Director’s report.

• Workshop: Draft code changes for Mixed‑use LAMIRDs
• Discussion of zoning updates to implement the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
• Review of compliance with state housing bills HB 1220 and HB 1337
• Public comment session (3‑minute limit per person)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Commission approved the September 3, 2025 minutes, recording one abstention. Public comment was received from Marnie Jackson. The Director reported that the Board postponed its decision on reassessed Countywide Planning Policies, discussed forestry policy direction, and will hold a fee‑update public hearing on October 21. A workshop presented land‑use code updates for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 pm.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (one abstention)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the implementation of a 0.1% safety sales and use tax under House Bill 2015. The board will also review grant recommendations for the 2026 Hotel-Motel Tax program and the 2026 Commissioner Designated Holiday.

• Discussion of House Bill 2015 and the 0.1% Safety Sales and Use Tax for law and justice
• Review of 2026 2% Hotel-Motel Tax Grant recommendations totaling $275,500 for chambers of commerce
• Review of Hotel-Motel Tax recommendations for museums and historical societies totaling $145,000
• Discussion of the Joint Tourism Board monthly invoice process
• Review of Draft Resolution C-53-25 regarding the 2026 Commissioner Designated Holiday

The Board formally designated January 2, 2026 as a Commissioner‑designated holiday. It moved the draft speed‑limit recommendations forward to consent for scheduling a public hearing. It also moved the impact‑attenuator purchase order to the consent agenda. The Board made recommendations on 2026 hotel‑motel tax grants, including $20,000 for the County Fair and reallocations to local chambers.

• Designated Jan 2 2026 as Commissioner‑designated holiday
• Moved speed‑limit draft forward to consent for public hearing scheduling
• Moved impact‑attenuator purchase order to consent agenda
• Recommended $20,000 funding for Island County Fair (2026 grant)
• Recommended reducing Freeland Chamber recommendation by $15,000 and allocating $5,000 each to Langley, Oak Harbor, and Coupeville chambers

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider adopting a new fee schedule for the 2026 Food Program to improve efficiency and equity. The meeting also includes presentations on septic solutions and COVID-19 wastewater data.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Resolution HD-02-2025 (2026 Food Program fee schedule)
• Proposed fee reductions for permanent food establishments in Risk Categories 1–3
• Proposed new fees for Special Process Permits ($206) and Plan Reviews
• Presentation on Wastewater Proviso – Septic Solutions
• Renewal of 3-year membership terms for five Community Health Advisory Board members

The Island County Board of Health approved its agenda and the July 15, 2025 minutes. It then unanimously adopted Resolution HD-02-2025, which updates the 2026 Food Program fee schedule. The board also asked for more information on Community Health Advisory Board membership renewals, to be considered at the October meeting.

• Approved agenda (vote not specified)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Unanimously approved Resolution HD-02-2025 (updated 2026 Food Program fee schedule)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the county’s six‑year Transportation Improvement Program and the six‑year Capital Improvement and Clean Water Utility Programs for 2026‑2031. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals, a purchase order for new heat pumps and a furnace for the district court, and contract amendments for public‑health services and environmental assistance.

• Public Hearing: Resolution C-42-25 – Adoption of Island County’s Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Program (2026‑2031).
• Public Hearing: Resolution C-43-25 – Adoption of Island County’s Six‑Year Capital Improvement and Clean Water Utility Programs (2026‑2031).
• Purchase Order FAC-250899 with Barron Heating and Air Conditioning for new heat pumps and furnace for the Island County District Court, $89,010.94.
• Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 7 with Washington State Department of Health, increasing allocations by $2,303,989 to a total of $5,948,386.
• Interagency Agreement C2500172 with the Department of Ecology for pollution‑prevention assistance, $221,866.05.

The Board approved the regular agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. It adopted Resolution C‑42‑25, the six‑year Transportation Improvement Program for 2026‑2031, and Resolution C‑43‑25, the six‑year Capital Improvement and Clean Water Utility Programs for 2026‑2031, also unanimously. The consent agenda included a purchase order for new heat pumps ($89,010.94) and a public‑health contract amendment increasing funding by $2,303,989.

• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes appointments, purchase order and contracts
• Adopted Transportation Improvement Program 2026‑2031 (Resolution C‑42‑25, unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Improvement & Clean Water Utility Programs 2026‑2031 (Resolution C‑43‑25, unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for heat pumps and furnace ($89,010.94)
• Approved public‑health contract amendment increasing allocation by $2,303,989
• Approved interagency agreement with Ecology for pollution prevention ($221,866.05)
• Approved grant amendment for Island Region Coordinated Water Systems Plan Study (no amount listed)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations regarding the Call for Projects. The session includes a member roundtable discussion and an opportunity for public input.

• Call for Projects presentations

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the draft agenda and minutes for the September 11, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The committee discussed a tentative list of upcoming transportation projects but took no further action.

• Approved draft agenda and minutes (motion approved)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review a short list of 26 firms for on-call consultant services and a natural resources stewardship contract. The session also includes a review of interdepartmental coordination for escalating code enforcement cases.

• Proposed 2026-2028 on-call consultant contracts for 26 firms across 19 categories
• Proposed $443,750 three-year contract (2025-2028) with Puget Sound Partnership for the Island Local Integration Organization
• Interdepartmental Case Coordination Memo regarding escalating code enforcement cases

The Board moved the 2026‑2028 Public Works on‑call consultant contracts and the Island Local Integration Organization contract with Puget Sound Partnership to the consent agenda. It also advanced the proposed permit fee schedule increase to a future public hearing. Two PBRS‑IV applications were deferred for further work‑session review before any hearing. Additional staff research items were noted but no board decisions were made on them.

• Moved 2026‑2028 Public Works on‑call consultant contracts to consent agenda
• Moved 2026‑2028 Island Local Integration Organization contract to consent agenda
• Advanced permit fee schedule increase to schedule a public hearing
• Deferred PBRS‑IV 347/24 application to future work session before public hearing
• Deferred PBRS‑IV 400/24 application to future work session before public hearing
• Scheduled future work session to discuss comprehensive plan code updates (no vote)
• Board will bring Sheriff to a future work session on trespassing enforcement
• Board reconvened for executive session to discuss performance of a public employee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will discuss how funding will be disbursed for 2026 lodging tax applications. The meeting includes a tentative timeline for moving recommendations to a work session on September 17 and to a regular meeting for formal approval on October 15. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Discussion of funding disbursement for 2026 applications
• Tentative timeline: recommendations to work session on September 17
• Tentative timeline: recommendations to regular meeting on October 15

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee adopted recommended funding amounts for chambers of commerce ($275,497), museums and historical societies ($145,000), non‑chamber community events ($217,500 with an extra $1,467), and capital facilities ($95,700). It also decided to seek further direction from the Board of County Commissioners on the fund’s goals and to clarify future proposal criteria. The committee set a September 17 work‑session deadline for its recommendations and a tentative October 15 date for formal approval at a regular meeting.

• Approved $275,497 in funding for chambers of commerce projects
• Approved $145,000 in funding for museums and historical societies
• Approved $217,500 (plus $1,467) for non‑chamber community events
• Approved $95,700 in funding for capital facilities requests
• Decided to seek additional direction from the Board of County Commissioners on fund goals
• Set September 17 as the work‑session date to present recommendations
• Set tentative October 15 date for formal approval at a regular meeting

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals for vouchers, minutes, and contracts, including a $325,168 state-funded agreement for hazardous waste management and a $515,000 purchase of land for a road shop.

• Contract with Washington State Dept. of Ecology for hazardous waste management ($325,168 state, $108,389 local)
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for South Pit of Camano Road Shop ($515,000)
• Employment Contract with Mark Sibon as Facilities Director
• Agreement with Washington Initiative for Supported Employment
• Resolution to transfer surplus mobile building to San Juan County

The Board unanimously approved the purchase of the South Pit property from the Robert L. Schwenk Estate for $515,000 to serve as the Camano Road Shop. It also unanimously approved the employment contract for Mark Sibon as Facilities Director, a solid waste management agreement with state and local funding, and the related optional clauses addendum. The agenda and consent agenda were each approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda amendment to add executive session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved employment contract for Mark Sibon as Facilities Director (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste management agreement with $325,168 state funding and $108,389.33 local funding (unanimous)
• Approved $515,000 purchase of South Pit property for Camano Road Shop (unanimous)
• Approved optional clauses addendum for the South Pit purchase (unanimous)

Community Health Advisory Board

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board will discuss the Pollution, Identification, and Correction (PIC) Program introduction for septic support and plan data walks for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The board will also review survey results regarding member lived experiences and preferred meeting times. Additionally, the agenda includes staff updates from Public Health and Human Services departments.

• Discussion of Pollution, Identification, and Correction (PIC) Program introduction for septic support
• Planning for CHIP Data Walks
• Review of CHAB Member Self-Reflection Survey Results
• Discussion of CHAB meeting time preferences based on member survey data
• Staff updates from Public Health and Human Services

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board approved the August 1, 2025 meeting minutes, adding an amendment to ensure members can attend a meeting on membership renewal. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed the PIC septic support program, upcoming open‑house data walks, and survey results on members' lived experiences. The next regular session is scheduled for October 3, 2025 at the Oak Harbor Library.

• Approved August 1, 2025 meeting minutes (amended)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 Budget. The session will cover the preliminary budget and supplementals.

• Discussion of 2026 Preliminary Budget
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Supplementals

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will workshop draft code changes to implement the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on new housing types including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), co-living housing, and temporary RV housing as part of a pilot program. The meeting is held online and in person at 1NE 6th St., Coupeville.

• Draft code changes for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Rural, Rural Residential, and other zones
• Proposals for co-living housing standards in residential zones
• Temporary RV housing and RV Safe Parking Lots Pilot Program
• Limits on detached ADU permits (35/year outside urban areas, additional 25 for affordable units)
• ADU size limits: 1,200 sq ft (detached) and 1,000 sq ft (attached)

The Planning Commission approved the August 20, 2025 minutes with one abstention. The commission reported that the County Board decided to use the commission’s public hearing and recommendation to move the Countywide Planning Policies forward for adoption at the September 16 Regular Session. Staff presented a Land Use Code update. No public comments were received.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (one abstention)
• Board decided to use commission hearing to move Countywide Planning Policies forward for adoption on Sep 16

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting work sessions to review a state legislative update and the 2025 budget, specifically for the Clean Water Utility. The meeting includes discussions on facility transfers, equipment purchases, and several board appointments.

• Purchase order of $89,010.94 with Barron Heating for heat pump and furnace installation
• Resolution C-49-25 to transfer a mobile building at 67 N. East Camano Drive to San Juan County
• Proposed appointments to the Board of Equalization, Veterans Advisory Board, and Solid Waste Advisory Committee
• 2025 Budget Workshop for the Clean Water Utility
• Legislative update regarding $927,000 received for Ituha Stabilization Facility and $420,000 for Veteran Service Officers

The Island County Board of Commissioners placed several appointment requests and a purchase order on the consent agenda, including two Board of Equalization seats, a Veterans Advisory Board seat, a Solid Waste Advisory Committee seat, a resolution to transfer a mobile building to Lopez Island, and a $89,010.94 heating system purchase. The Countywide Planning Policies Reassessment was moved to the regular agenda for further review. No votes were recorded for these actions.

• Appointment to Position 1 of the Board of Equalization moved to consent agenda
• Appointment to Position 2 of the Board of Equalization moved to consent agenda
• Appointment to the Veterans Advisory Board (Position 8) moved to consent agenda
• Appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (Position 11) moved to consent agenda
• Resolution C-49-25 to transfer mobile building at 67 N. East Camano Drive to Lopez Island moved to consent agenda
• Purchase Order FAC-250899 with Barron Heating for $89,010.94 moved to consent agenda
• Countywide Planning Policies Reassessment moved to regular agenda

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a budget workshop to discuss the 2026 Budget. The discussion will include the Clean Water Utility Fund.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget
• Clean Water Utility Fund

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several consent agenda items, including a fee resolution and multiple service contracts. The meeting includes a period for public input and comments.

• Resolution C-48-25 re-establishing Assessor fees and charges
• Contract with Garland/DBS Inc. for Bayshore Building repairs at 785 SE Bayshore Drive: $94,464
• Purchase order with CDW-G for MS365 subscriptions: $252,413.96
• Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. for Sheriff's Office vehicle leases: $292,065
• Interlocal Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Washington State Parks for Homeland Security

The Board of Island County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, covering an Assessor fee resolution, a roof and window repair contract for the Bayshore Building ($94,464), an IT purchase order for MS365 subscriptions ($252,413.96), a vehicle lease for the Sheriff’s Office ($292,065), and an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Washington State Parks. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor Resolution C-48-25
• Approved Facilities Management roof/gutter/window contract $94,464
• Approved IT purchase order for MS365 $252,413.96
• Approved Sheriff vehicle lease $292,065
• Approved Interlocal Agreement Amendment No. 1

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments will convene on August 27, 2025, at 1 NE 6th Street to approve minutes from the June 25 meeting, hear from the Washington Public Ports Association executive director, and finalize 2026 legislative priorities. The meeting also notes previously cancelled sessions and allows written public comment via email.

• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 Legislative Priorities discussion
• Written public comment accepted via email (m.read@islandcountywa.gov)

The council unanimously approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It moved the Legislative Priorities agenda item to the September 24, 2025 meeting. The council agreed to cancel the November 26 and December 24, 2025 COG meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Legislative Priorities item to September 24, 2025 meeting
• Cancelled November 26, 2025 COG meeting
• Cancelled December 24, 2025 COG meeting

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will hear presentations from applicants for the 2026 Lodging Tax Facilities Program. These presentations are part of a timeline leading to fund disbursement reviews on September 9 and formal approval on October 15.

• Presentations from 2026 Lodging Tax Facilities Program applicants

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee heard presentations from 22 applicants but did not approve, deny, or table any items. Staff will contact the Oak Harbor, Langley, and Coupeville chambers of commerce and their Main Street associations for Washington State Commerce funding amounts. The committee will receive an email about scoring‑sheet deadlines and will meet on September 9 to discuss fund‑dispersal recommendations to the County Commissioners.

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will meet to take action on a letter regarding WSDOT Ferries increases. The board will also discuss future projects and hold a roundtable discussion.

• Action on letter regarding WSDOT Ferries increase
• Discussion of future projects

The Executive Board approved the draft agenda for the August 27, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The Board decided to compose a letter to the State Transportation Board and the Governor urging the appointment of vacant seats on the State Transportation Commission. Discussions were held about safety concerns on SR 20 and future project coordination, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved draft agenda (motion passed)
• Decided to compose a letter to the State Transportation Board and Governor to fill vacant commission seats

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will convene a regular meeting to approve routine financial items, two interlocal agreements totaling $106,112 for State Enhanced 911 funds, and a $133,640.54 construction contract. The board will also schedule public hearings for September 16 on the six-year transportation and capital improvement programs and consider a temporary road closure for a culvert replacement project on Utsalady Road.

• Approve interlocal agreements with ICOM and WA State Military Department for State Enhanced 911 funds ($53,056 each)
• Contract Valdez Construction for General Contracting Services on New Bayshore Drive Tenant Improvements ($133,640.54)
• Schedule public hearing for six-year Transportation Improvement Program (2026-2031)
• Schedule public hearing for six-year Capital Improvement & Clean Water Utility Programs (2026-2031)
• Approve temporary road closure of Utsalady Road for culvert replacement project (CRP 25-05) on Camano Island

The Board unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted Ordinance C-46-25, amending Island County Code Chapter 17.06 – Freeland Zoning Code. The Board also approved a temporary closure of part of Utsalady Road for a culvert replacement project and set September 16, 2025, hearings for the six‑year Transportation Improvement Program and Capital Improvement & Clean Water Utility Programs.

• Agenda approved as amended (unanimous vote)
• Consent agenda approved as presented (unanimous vote)
• Ordinance C-46-25 amending Freeland Zoning Code adopted (unanimous vote)
• Resolution C-44-25 approving temporary road closure on Utsalady Road passed
• Resolution C-42-25 scheduling public hearing for Transportation Improvement Program (Sept 16, 2025)
• Resolution C-43-25 scheduling public hearing for Capital Improvement & Clean Water Utility Programs (Sept 16, 2025)
• Interlocal agreement with ICOM for State Enhanced 911 Funds (FY2026) approved
• Contract with Valdez Construction for New Bayshore Drive Building tenant improvements approved

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the 2026 Budget. The discussion will include the District Court and supplemental budget items.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget
• District Court budget review
• Budget and Supplemental discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding revised Countywide Planning Policies. The revisions follow the County's decision to decline a proposed Urban Growth Area expansion for Oak Harbor due to a lack of annexation and capital facilities plans. The body will consider reducing population projections to account for dwelling units that cannot be accommodated.

• Public hearing on revised Countywide Planning Policies
• Consideration of Findings of Fact regarding Oak Harbor Urban Growth Area allocations
• Proposed reduction in total population projection due to non-viable UGA expansion

The commission approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes, recording one abstention. It also approved the Findings of Fact and recommended that the Board adopt the amended Countywide Planning Policies and population projection, with a vote of five yays to three nays.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (1 abstention)
• Approved Findings of Fact and recommendation to adopt amended Countywide Planning Policies and population projection (5‑3)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget, focusing on the County Clerk and Public Works departments. This is a discussion-only workshop; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• 2026 budget discussion for County Clerk department
• 2026 budget discussion for Public Works department

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct workshops to discuss the 2026 budget for several departments. The board will also receive informational presentations from two organizations seeking Rural County Economic Development (RCED) grant funds.

• 2026 Budget workshops for County Clerk, Public Works, and Public Health
• RCED grant request from Opportunity Council and Shelter Resources, Inc. for $2,000,000.00
• RCED grant request from Port of Coupeville for $112,500.00 for the Greenbank Farm Pond Project
• Discussion of RCED Infrastructure Investment Program applications

The Board of Island County Commissioners agreed to move the draft 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan to the consent agenda and to allocate $1,000,000 for 2026 and $1,000,000 for 2027 to replace the electrical panel in the annex. Presentations on Rural County Economic Development grant applications and a wastewater solutions report were provided for information, with staff tasked to follow up on award letters and further discussion. No other substantive actions were taken during the work sessions.

• Move 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan to consent agenda and include $1,000,000 for 2026 and $1,000,000 for 2027 to replace annex electrical panel

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine vouchers and two interagency agreements. The session includes a review of secure detention services for youth and funding for Volunteer Guardians Ad Litem.

• Agreement with DCYF for youth secure detention services at $250/day
• Agreement with Administrative Office of the Courts for Volunteer Guardians Ad Litem totaling $41,530
• Resolution C-47-25 for the cancellation of warrants
• 2026 Budget Workshop scheduled for August 20 and 21

The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda, which added an executive session at 2:30 p.m. to discuss litigation. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda, covering pre‑audited bills of $4,755,892.49, vouchers of $1,163,297.13, electronic funds transfers of $57,710.80, and two court‑related contracts ($250 per day for youth detention services and $41,530 for volunteer guardians). No other regular agenda items were considered.

• Approved agenda amendment adding executive session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with $4,755,892.49 bills, $1,163,297.13 vouchers, $57,710.80 EFT (unanimous)
• Approved DCYF youth detention contract $250/day (unanimous)
• Approved AOC volunteer guardianship contract $41,530 (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and set the criteria and schedule for the 2025 call for projects. The board will also open a brief period for public input and comment.

• Call for Projects Criteria and Schedule discussion (20 min)
• Public Input or Comment period (5 min)
• Approval of Agenda (5 min)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget, focusing on allocations for Public Health, Superior Court, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. This meeting is a workshop-style discussion and does not include formal decisions.

• Public Health budget priorities
• Superior Court budget priorities
• Prosecuting Attorney’s Office budget priorities

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget, focusing on Human Services and Planning. This is a discussion-only workshop with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Human Services budget priorities
• Planning budget priorities

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will meet in work session to review departmental updates and discuss budget workshops. The Board will consider canceling 50 stale-dated warrants that have not been presented for payment within one year, as permitted under state law. No formal decisions are scheduled for this procedural meeting.

• Cancel 50 stale-dated warrants totaling $15,548.66 (including $4,143.58 to Whispering Pines Homeowners Co-op and $2,017.55 to Elizabeth Satterfield)
• Re-establish Assessor’s fees and charges for public and departmental services

The commissioners moved several items—including stale‑dated warrants, assessor fee re‑establishment, court contracts, a juvenile detention agreement, a road‑closure request, and two building‑renovation contracts—to the consent agenda. They also placed the Freeland zoning code updates on the regular agenda. The fall/winter schedule was changed, cancelling meetings on Oct. 7, Nov. 18‑19, and Dec. 23.

• Moved 2025 stale‑dated warrants item to consent agenda
• Moved reassessment fees item to consent agenda
• Cancelled Oct 7, Nov 18‑19, and Dec 23 board meetings
• Moved Superior Court contract with Administrative Office to consent agenda
• Moved County Program Agreement for juvenile detention services to consent agenda
• Moved Utsalady road‑closure request to consent agenda
• Moved Bayshore Building roof/window renovation contract to consent agenda
• Moved Freeland zoning code updates to regular agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contract amendments and agreements totaling over $4.2 million for housing assistance, public health programs, and a road culvert replacement project. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine financial approvals.

• Contract Amendment No. 3 with Opportunity Council for Homeless Services ($544,003)
• Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 6 with Washington State Dept. of Health ($3,644,397)
• Contract with Konnerup Construction for Utsalady at Olsen Road Culvert Replacement ($333,333)
• Contract Amendment No. 2 with Mission Ministries Outreach for By and For Community ($48,000)
• Agreement with Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for Salmon Recovery ($166,852)

The Board approved the meeting agenda as amended by a unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda, which includes contract amendments for housing assistance, public health programs, a road culvert replacement, and juvenile court funding, all by unanimous vote. An executive session was scheduled at 2:30 p.m. to discuss qualifications of a public‑employment applicant.

• Approved agenda amendment for executive session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes Mission Ministries contract amendment $48,000
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes Opportunity Council contract amendment $544,003
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes Salmon Recovery Program contract $166,852
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes Spartina eradication contract $60,000
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes Utsalady at Olsen Road culvert replacement contract $333,333
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes Juvenile Court block‑grant funding $148,610 for FY26
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes Truancy/At‑Risk Youth program contract $16,826

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a budget workshop to discuss the 2026 Budget. The discussion will specifically include the Sheriff’s Office.

• 2026 Budget discussion
• Sheriff’s Office budget review

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding work sessions to discuss department updates and the 2025 budget. A primary focus is a feasibility study for replacing the adult jail and juvenile detention center, including three potential site options.

• Jail Needs Assessment & Feasibility Study discussion
• Option 1: Solid Waste Transfer Site (3137 North Oak Harbor Road) estimated at $102.88 million
• Option 2: NW 1st Street Site (7 NW 1st Street) estimated at $91.0 million
• Option 3: Existing Jail Site (501-503 Main Street) estimated at $92.8 million
• 2025 Budget Workshop for the Sheriff's Office

The commissioners approved moving several interagency agreements—including the salmon recovery program, juvenile court block grant, and noxious weed contracts—to the consent agenda. They also moved the Transportation Improvement Plan, Clean Water Utility, and Capital Improvement Plan to the consent agenda to schedule public hearings. Staff will begin outreach for the new jail facility and continue travel‑allowance planning.

• Moved Juvenile Court Block Grant agreement to consent agenda
• Moved Becca programs interagency agreement to consent agenda
• Moved Salmon Recovery program agreement ($166,852) to consent agenda
• Moved Noxious Weeds agreement ($85,000) to consent agenda
• Moved Spartina eradication subcontract amendment ($60,000) to consent agenda
• Moved 2026‑2031 Transportation Improvement Plan & Clean Water Utility to consent agenda to schedule public hearing
• Moved 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan to consent agenda to schedule public hearing

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will consider labor agreements for corrections and deputy prosecuting attorneys. The meeting includes several contract amendments for homeless services and veterans' assistance. A 2026 Budget Workshop is also scheduled for August 6.

• Labor Agreements (2025-2027) for Corrections and Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys
• Contract with Miles Resources LLC for Bonnie View Acres Road North Outfall Project: $195,175
• Contract amendment with Whidbey Homeless Coalition for shelter services: $232,573
• Contract amendment with WA State Dept. of Veterans Affairs for an additional officer: $420,000
• Contract renewal with Commvault for software support and hosting: $53,730.88

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously approved several contract amendments, including a $420,000 extension for veterans services and multiple housing assistance extensions. Additional approvals covered public health, information technology, and road construction contracts. The scheduled executive session to discuss litigation was cancelled.

• Approved Public Health Contract Amendment No.6, increasing allocations by $36,559 (unanimous)
• Approved IT contract renewal with Commvault for $53,730.88 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works contract with Miles Resources for $195,175 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,469 housing assistance amendment with Community Resource Center (unanimous)
• Approved $42,000 outreach services amendment with Misión Emanuel (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 youth homeless services amendment with Ryan's House (unanimous)
• Approved $420,000 veterans services amendment with Washington Dept. of Veterans Affairs (unanimous)
• Cancelled scheduled executive session on litigation (unanimous)

Community Health Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board will discuss the Thrive Island County resource guide and conduct a SOAR exercise to shape the project. The board will also vote on membership renewals and review the CHAB docket.

• Review and discussion of Thrive Island County Resource Guide
• Vote to renew board memberships for interested members
• Discussion of the CHAB Docket Draft 2025
• Review of meeting minutes from May 2 and June 6, 2025

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board approved the May and June 2025 meeting minutes. The board voted unanimously to renew the five listed members. The renewal recommendations will be sent to the Board of Health in September. The board also agreed to survey members about alternative meeting dates and times.

• Approved May and June 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Renewed five members unanimously (Erin Lavery-Mullins, Michele Aguilar-Kahrs, Charlotte McRill, Bob Uhrich, Melissa Frasch-Brown)
• Will forward membership renewal recommendations to the Board of Health in September
• Will survey members to consider alternative meeting date/time

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a continued special session budget workshop. The body will discuss the 2026 Budget, specifically focusing on the REET Fund and the Sheriff fleet.

• REET Fund discussion regarding Public Works, Information Technologies, and Facilities
• Sheriff Fleet discussion

Island Local Integrating Organization (ILIO)

The ILIO Executive Committee will review updates from the Puget Sound Partnership and the Ecosystem Coordination Board. The body will discuss the Action Agenda, Target Action Plans, and the Healthy Shorelines Action Plan.

• Recap of May Ecosystem Coordination Board meeting
• Discussion on Healthy Shorelines Action Plan
• Transition of Ecosystem Coordination Board Member and Alternate Seats

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will meet to discuss STBG programming. The board is also scheduled to discuss the schedule and criteria for the call for projects.

• STBG Programming discussion
• Call for Projects criteria and schedule discussion

The board approved the draft agenda for the July 23 meeting. Members discussed the remaining $120,000 STBG fund and potential projects from Coupeville and Langley. The executive board approved a special meeting on August 14 to adopt the project criteria. No public comments were received.

• Approved the July 23 draft agenda (motion passed)
• Approved a special meeting on August 14 to pass project criteria

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a special session budget workshop. The body will discuss the 2026 Budget specifically regarding three departments.

• 2026 Budget discussion: Information Technologies
• 2026 Budget discussion: Treasurer
• 2026 Budget discussion: Human Resources/General Services

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review several human services contracts and public works agreements. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a sewer distribution system franchise renewal.

• Contract with WA Dept of Commerce for Consolidated Homeless Grant: $3,958,316
• Bid award to Konnerup Construction, Inc. for Utsalady at Olsen Road Culvert Replacement: $333,333
• Contract with Economic Development Council for CEDS monitoring and reporting: $56,049
• Two contract amendments with North Sound Behavioral Health totaling $633,588.15
• Public hearing for Abdollah & Kathryn Vafaeezadeh Sewer Distribution System Franchise Renewal

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included several service contracts and a $3,958,316 homeless grant contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce. They also unanimously continued the Vafaeezadeh sewer franchise renewal to an undetermined date. No regular‑agenda items were considered.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous vote), including $56,049 economic development contract
• Approved $3,958,316 Consolidated Homeless Grant contract (unanimous vote)
• Approved $333,333 culvert replacement award to Konnerup Construction (unanimous vote)
• Approved $264,427.50 North Sound Behavioral Health amendment (unanimous vote)
• Approved $369,160.65 North Sound Behavioral Health amendment (unanimous vote)
• Continued Vafaeezadeh Sewer Franchise Renewal #PW2024-0209 to an uncertain date (unanimous vote)
• Adopted 2026 rental rates for county road equipment (Resolution C-40-25, unanimous vote)

Finance Committee

The Island County Finance Committee will discuss investment results and revenue and costs for the External Investment pool (ICTIP) for the second quarter of 2025.

• Review of Q2 2025 investment performance and results
• Report on revenue and costs for the External Investment pool (ICTIP) for Q2 2025

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2026 Budget. The workshop focuses on budget risk and the budgets for the Commissioners, Auditor, and Facilities.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget/Risk
• Discussion of Commissioners budget
• Discussion of Auditor budget
• Discussion of Facilities budget

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a series of work sessions with various departments and a budget workshop. The meeting includes a review of the 2026 budget overview and informational reports on county finances and IT hardware replacement.

• 2026 Budget Overview workshop
• June 2025 Treasurer's Report showing an investment pool of $295,525,790
• 2026-2031 IT Capital Improvement Plan with estimated 2026 replacement costs of $516,772
• Report on 2025 property tax levies, which were 54.8% collected as of June 30
• Foreclosure update noting 13 properties remain subject to foreclosure as of June 30

The commissioners heard the June 2025 Treasurer's Report and presentations on the IT and Facilities Capital Improvement Plans. Public Works discussed testing protocol requirements for water and sewer franchises, and staff were assigned several follow‑up actions. Planning staff briefed the board on the Oak Harbor Urban Growth Area and will research city comprehensive‑plan approvals. The budget workshop generated research tasks and the meeting adjourned with no further business.

• Staff will ensure water system testing covers the entire system
• Staff will add franchise language allowing removal for non‑compliance
• Staff will add language for increased fees if compliance timelines are missed
• Staff will remove renewal option for franchises currently in process
• Staff will pause new franchise applications until a new template is finalized
• Staff will research if cities can approve comprehensive plans before the county
• Staff will research using Juvenile Detention funds for early jail planning
• Staff will research recent legislation on flexibility of dedicated tax funds

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to receive a briefing on the Oak Harbor Urban Growth Area (UGA) and growth target options. This follows a separate meeting between Long Range Planning and the Board of Island County Commissioners to determine how to move forward with the process.

• Workshop on Oak Harbor UGA Update

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting as written. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. Staff reported the departure of long‑range planner Christopher Hsing and introduced a new planner. A presentation on the Oak Harbor UGA update was given, and the meeting adjourned at 6:53 pm.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes as written

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a resolution to update the Food Safety program fee schedule to improve efficiency and equity. The board is also receiving presentations on senior services and emergency preparedness for extreme heat and wildfire smoke.

• Motion to schedule a public hearing for the Food Program Fee Schedule on September 16th
• Presentation on Island Senior Resources funding, services, and projects
• Update on community-based strategies for extreme heat and wildfire smoke preparedness
• Recommendations from the Community Health Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 17, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved scheduling a public hearing on the Food Program Fee Schedule Resolution for September 16, 2025. The board announced that the August 19, 2025 regular session is cancelled.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling public hearing on Food Program Fee Schedule for Sep 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Cancelled August 19, 2025 regular session (announced)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding water franchise renewals and transfers on Camano Island. The board is also reviewing contracts for broadband infrastructure, public health communications, and land acquisitions.

• Public hearings for Camano Colony Water System and Pleasant View Water Co. franchise renewals
• Public hearing for Louis Saekow & Yaowapa Trongtham & David Wood Living Trust franchise transfer
• Agreement with Blueprint Agencies for social media and communications support for $40,000
• Agreement with Vibrand Media LLC for Hispanic Engagement Services for $20,000
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Sheriff’s Staff Union for term 1/1/25-12/31/27

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda covering pre‑audited bills, vouchers, electronic funds transfers and payroll. They also unanimously approved a cooperative agreement with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust and an interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to acquire leased trust land. In addition, three water franchise renewals and one franchise transfer on Camano Island were approved without public comment. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with Whidbey Camano Land Trust for leased trust land acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Natural Resources for leased trust land acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved Camano Colony Water System water franchise renewal #PW2024-0185 (unanimous)
• Approved Louis Saekow, Yaowapa Trongtham & David Wood Living Trust franchise transfer #PW2024-0147 (unanimous)
• Approved Pleasant View Water Co. water franchise renewal #PW2024-0173 (unanimous)
• Approved Camano Island water franchise renewal #PW2024-0185 (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will meet to discuss transit and funding updates. The committee is scheduled to take action on the Call For Projects criteria.

• Action on Call For Projects criteria
• Island Transit presentation
• STBG Programming Update

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review updates from various county departments. This includes an informational discussion on WSU Extension programs and the WSU Climate Steward Pilot Program.

• Discussion of WSU Climate Steward Pilot Program syllabus and description
• Budget/CEDS review
• Human Services update
• Planning & Community Development update
• Public Works update

The Board of Island County Commissioners placed four matters on the consent agenda: the CEDS monitoring contract amendment, the resolution to reconvey a deed of trust, the WDVA contract amendment adding $420,000, and the updated Right of Way Procedures form. No vote counts were recorded for these actions. The items will be approved without further discussion at a later time.

• Moved CEDS Monitoring EDC Contract Amendment to consent agenda
• Moved Resolution for Reconveyance of Deed of Trust to consent agenda
• Moved WDVA Contract Amendment No. 2 (adds $420,000) to consent agenda
• Moved Right of Way Procedures update (LPA-001 Rev. 6/2025) to consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two workshops to review revised goals and policies for the Climate and Economic Development elements of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. These revisions include new requirements under the Climate Commitment Act (HB 1181).

• Review of Climate Element goals, including sea-level rise and coastal ecosystem restoration
• Proposed policy to conduct environmental justice audits before new zoning or rezoning
• Proposed policies for water conservation and gray water reuse systems
• Review of transportation resilience, including climate-smart culverts and bridges
• Review of Economic Development Element revised goals and policies

The Planning Commission approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes as written, noting two abstentions. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded; the meeting consisted of public comments, a director’s report on a county moratorium, and presentations on draft climate and economic‑development goals.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (2 abstentions)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an emergency moratorium on applications and construction in specific Mixed-Use RAID Zones. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contracts for public health, juvenile court, and road projects.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance C-35-25 for an emergency moratorium on Mixed-Use RAID Zones in Rural Center, Rural Village, and Camano Gateway Village
• Bid award to Miles Resources, LLC for Bonnie View Acres Road North Outfall Project: $195,175
• Contract bond with Miles Resources dba Krieg Construction Inc. for Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project: $243,866.15
• Contract amendment with Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse for emergency shelter and transitional housing: $40,000
• Interagency Agreement with WA State Administrative Office of the Courts for Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan: $60,588

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. Commissioners voted 2-1 to adopt Ordinance C-35-25, creating an emergency moratorium on processing applications and construction in mixed-use RAID zones. The meeting then recessed to an executive session to discuss a public employee's performance.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Ordinance C-35-25 Emergency Moratorium on mixed-use RAID zones (2-1)
• Scheduled executive session at 1:00 p.m. to review public employee performance

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of informal work sessions to review ongoing items with various departments. The board will discuss administrative appointments, tourism, and several court-related agreements.

• Appointment of a commissioner as the NACo Voting Delegate for Island County
• Discussion regarding the Island County Joint Tourism Board
• Contract with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families for Evidence-Based Expansion for youth and families
• Interagency agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts for Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act (UGA) reimbursements
• Interagency agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts for the Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan (FJCIP)

The Board of Island County Commissioners agreed to place several items on the consent agenda. These items included agreements with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, two interagency agreements with the Superior Court, and contract amendments with Blueprint Agencies ($40,000) and Vibrand Media ($20,000). The board also moved the 2026 rental rates for county road equipment to the consent agenda. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Moved Department of Children, Youth, and Families juvenile court services agreement to consent agenda
• Moved AOC‑Superior Court Uniform Guardianship agreement to consent agenda
• Moved AOC‑Superior Court Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan agreement to consent agenda
• Moved Blueprint Agencies social media amendment ($40,000) to consent agenda
• Moved Vibrand Media Spanish engagement amendment ($20,000) to consent agenda
• Moved 2026 County Road Equipment rental rates to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine vouchers and several contracts. The session includes a workshop on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan focusing on utilities, parks, and open spaces.

• Agreement with CTX, Incorporated for three restroom replacements at Rhododendron Campground for $178,322
• Contract amendment with Island County Historical Society for $4,500
• Consultant agreement with Columbia Policy Advisors for budget development services
• Comprehensive Plan Workshop regarding Capital Facilities & Utilities and Parks, Recreation, & Open Spaces

The Island County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda as amended by unanimous vote. The board also approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote, which included a consultant agreement for budget development services, a $4,500 contract amendment for historic preservation documents, and a $178,322 agreement to replace three restrooms at Rhododendron Campground. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved Consultant Agreement with Columbia Policy Advisors for Budget Development Professional Services (term 06/18/25‑08/15/25, unanimous vote)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 1 with Island County Historical Society for Historic Preservation of Documents, $4,500 (term 1/1/25‑8/31/25, unanimous vote)
• Approved Agreement with CTX, Inc. to replace three restrooms at Rhododendron Campground, $178,322 (term 5/13/25‑11/30/25, unanimous vote)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to review revised goals and policies for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The discussion focuses on the Capital Facilities & Utilities and Parks, Recreation, & Open Spaces elements.

• Review of Capital Facilities & Utilities Element goals and policies
• Review of Parks, Recreation, & Open Spaces Element goals and policies
• Proposed update to Corrections and Detention level of service to 1.17 beds per 1,000 population
• Proposed update to Trails level of service to 18.1 miles per 1,000 population
• Proposed update to Community Parks level of service to 10.2 acres per 1,000 population

Council of Governments

Elected officials from Island County, Oak Harbor, Langley, Coupeville, and local Port Districts will meet to discuss regional interests. The agenda includes a presentation from WSDOT and a discussion on RCED funding.

• WSDOT Presentation
• RCED Funding

The council voted to approve the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members in favor. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken. Discussions about meeting schedules were held but no decisions were made.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Executive Board will meet to take action on the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The board will also discuss STBG programming and RoundTable items.

• Action on the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Discussion on STBG Programming
• RoundTable Discussion

The executive board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the UPWP as presented. The board also approved a letter of support for the SR20 shoulder widening under the SS4A grant. The City of Oak Harbor's Midway project was selected to replace the Port of South Whidbey project in the 2025 programming with $950,000 allocated.

• Approved June 25 draft agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted the Unified Planning Work Program (unanimous vote)
• Approved letter of support for SR20 shoulder widening SS4A grant (unanimous vote)
• Selected Oak Harbor Midway project as replacement for Port of S. Whidbey project, allocating $950,000 for 2025 programming

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two workshops to review revised goals and policies for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The discussions focus on capital facilities, utilities, parks, recreation, and open space.

• Review of Capital Facilities & Utilities Element revised goals and policies
• Review of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element revised goals and policies
• Proposed update to Corrections and Detention level of service to 1.17 beds per 1,000 population
• Proposed update to Trails level of service to 18.1 miles per 1,000 population
• Proposed update to Community Parks level of service to 10.2 acres per 1,000 population

The Planning Commission approved the June 11, 2025 minutes, recording two abstentions. The commission also decided that the only Planning Commission meeting in July will be held on July 9, 2025.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (two abstentions)
• Scheduled July 9, 2025 as the sole July meeting

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to review proposed changes to the Natural Resources Element of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The discussion focuses on updating goals and policies regarding environmental quality, air quality, and wetlands. Public comment on these draft goals is open until July 14, 2025.

• Proposed policy to prioritize green infrastructure and Low Impact Development for aquifer recharge
• Proposed addition of environmental justice and health equity to environmental quality goals
• Proposed incentives for energy and water conservation technologies via density credits and permit fee waivers
• Proposed new policies to conserve natural lands and open spaces for public benefit
• Proposed restrictions on outdoor burning from clearing, grading, and logging activities

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts for facilities and human services. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a petition to open a county road right-of-way on Camano Island.

• Bid award to Valdez Construction for Bayshore Drive Building Renovations: $1,222,831.38
• Contract with WA Dept. of Social and Health Services for Developmental Disabilities Administration Services: $1,733,522
• Grant agreements for Double Bluff Preserve ($300,000) and Holmes Harbor Community Forest ($250,000) acquisitions
• Contract with Guardian Security for District Court security and ADA upgrades: $27,843.85
• Public hearing on petition to open unopened County Road Right-of-Way as Rowe Road on Camano Island

The commissioners denied the petition to open the unopened county road right‑of‑way known as Rowe Road (2-1). The regular agenda and the consent agenda were approved unanimously. The consent agenda included approval of a $1,222,831.38 bid for Bayshore Drive building renovations, a $27,843.85 security contract, a $1,733,522 developmental‑disabilities services contract, a $193,549.33 solid‑waste permitting amendment, and two land‑preserve grants of $300,000 and $250,000.

• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Valdez Construction bid for Bayshore Drive renovations ($1,222,831.38)
• Approved Guardian Security contract for security upgrades ($27,843.85)
• Approved DSHS contract for developmental disabilities services ($1,733,522)
• Approved Ecology agreement amendment for solid waste permitting ($193,549.33)
• Approved grant for Double Bluff Preserve acquisition ($300,000)
• Denied Rowe Road petition (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding work sessions with the Treasurer, Public Works, Public Health, and Planning & Community Development. The sessions include a review of the May 2025 Treasurer's Report and a first draft of the 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Plan.

• First draft of the 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Plan
• Public comment summary for the County-wide Speed Evaluation
• May 2025 Treasurer's Report including $300,331,244 investment pool balance
• Report on 2025 property tax levies, which were 53.7% collected as of May 31
• Update on property tax foreclosures with 18 properties remaining

The Board approved moving the renewal of the two‑year Solid Waste Management Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology to the consent agenda. No other items were formally decided; other presentations were assigned follow‑up actions.

• Moved SWMLSWFA-2025-IsCoPH-00257 solid waste funding agreement to consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review revised goals and policies for the Natural Resources Element of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. These revisions are currently open for a 45-day public comment period ending July 14.

• Proposed addition of environmental justice and health equity to environmental quality policies
• Proposed incentives for energy and water conservation technologies via density credits and permit fee waivers
• Proposed new policies to conserve natural lands and open spaces for public benefit
• Proposed restrictions on outdoor burning from clearing, grading, and logging activities
• Proposed updates to wetland protection policies to prioritize onsite and in-watershed mitigation

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a resolution to allow the Mayor of Oak Harbor and the WhidbeyHealth Hospital Commissioner to delegate their seats to alternates. The meeting also includes a legislative summary and an update on the Community Health Improvement Project.

• Resolution HD-2025-01 regarding alternate representation for the Mayor of Oak Harbor and WhidbeyHealth Hospital Commissioner
• Legislative summary presentation by Representative Dave Paul
• Community Health Improvement Project (CHIP) progress update
• Approval of May 20th, 2025, meeting minutes

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the May 20, 2025 minutes without dissent. It then passed Resolution HD-2025-01, amended to allow a single alternate appointed annually, also by unanimous vote. The regular session was adjourned and the next meeting was scheduled for July 15, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution HD-2025-01 with amendment for one annual alternate (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 2:30 p.m.
• Scheduled next regular session for July 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss land acquisitions and jail contracts. They are scheduling public hearings for a construction moratorium and water franchise renewals. The body will also consider funding for land trust projects.

• Proposed emergency moratorium on applications and construction in Mixed-Use RAID Zones
• Awarding $300,000 to Double Bluff Preserve Acquisition Project and $250,000 to East Harbor/Holmes Harbor Community Forest Acquisition
• Contract amendment with Washington State Health Care Authority for $2,250,000 for Reentry Demonstration Initiative Project
• Approval of plans and bids for Utsalady at Olsen Road Culvert Replacement Project
• Contract with Crown Correctional Telephone Inc. for jail phone, video, and tablet services

The Board of Island County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved a $300,000 Conservation Futures award for the Double Bluff Preserve Acquisition Project and a $250,000 award for the East Harbor/Holmes Harbor Community Forest Acquisition, each by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved $300,000 Conservation Futures award for Double Bluff Preserve Acquisition (unanimous vote)
• Approved $250,000 Conservation Futures award for East Harbor/Holmes Harbor Community Forest Acquisition (unanimous vote)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to take action on the Unified Planning Work Program. Members will also discuss STBG programming and the criteria for the Call For Projects.

• Action on the Unified Planning Work Program
• Discussion on STBG Programming
• Discussion on Call For Projects Criteria

The committee approved the June 12, 2025 draft agenda. A motion to forward the Updated Transportation Work Program (UPWP) to the IRTPO Executive Board was passed, with one recorded nay vote. The meeting also discussed STBG programming and revisions to the Call for Projects criteria, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved June 12, 2025 draft agenda (motion approved)
• UPWP forwarded to IRTPO executive board (motion passed with one nay vote)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review departmental items. The agenda includes a professional services contract for the Juvenile Court and an informational update on potential state budget cuts to BECCA programming.

• Contract with Chris Holder PLLC for Coordination of Services (COS) not to exceed $15,000 per fiscal year
• Discussion of proposed $5 million state budget cut to BECCA funding for courts
• COS contract terms: $400 per referred youth/family member and $500 food/snack allowance per class

The Board placed the contract for professional services with Chris Holder PLLC and the bid award for the Island County Bayshore Drive Improvements on the consent agenda. No other substantive actions were taken; other topics were discussed or assigned for future work.

• Moved contract for professional services with Chris Holder PLLC to consent agenda
• Moved bid award for Island County Bayshore Drive Improvements (Project FM 25-01) to consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two workshops to review revised goals and policies for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. The discussions will focus specifically on the Land Use and Housing elements.

• Review of Land Use Element revised goals and policies
• Review of Housing Element revised goals and policies
• Proposed new policy to complete a Subarea Plan for the Camano Gateway
• Proposed new policy to allow transitional or permanent supportive housing in any zone where residential units or overnight lodging are allowed
• Proposed new policy to preserve existing affordable housing stock, including manufactured and mobile homes

The commission approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes as written, noting one member abstained. No other actions were taken; the agenda included public comments, a staff report, and workshops on draft housing and land‑use goals and policies.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (one abstention)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution regarding past racial restrictions in housing plans and deeds. The session includes several contract approvals for county services and public hearings for water association franchises.

• Resolution C-38-25 expressing atonement for past county practice authorizing racial restrictions in housing plans and deeds
• Contract with Granicus for SmartGov Permitting Software for $291,188.84
• Purchase Order with Rainier Asphalt for County Campus demolition and resurfacing for $190,923.69
• Public hearings for Race Lagoon Water Association franchise renewal and Sandberg Water Association new franchise
• Contract with Health Care Authority for mental health diversion in jail for $113,002

Community Health Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board is meeting to review seven identified health priorities. Members will provide advisory input on urgency and community readiness to guide recommendations for the Board of Health.

• Review of Housing Access & Affordability
• Review of Climate Health Adaptations
• Review of Healthcare Access & Availability
• Review of Mental Healthcare Service Availability
• Review of Senior Health, Food Security, and Childcare Access

The advisory board presented the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) prioritization matrix, which highlighted seven health focus areas. Participants discussed these areas in small groups and identified the top three priorities, including Childcare Access. The board also scheduled its next regular session for August 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. in Coupeville.

• Presented CHIP prioritization matrix covering seven health areas
• Held facilitated group discussion on the seven priority areas
• Identified top three priority health areas, with Childcare Access noted
• Scheduled next regular board meeting for August 1, 2025 at 11 a.m., Coupeville

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review department updates. Key items include a contract amendment for jail reentry services and a proposal for inmate phone and technology services.

• HCA Re-Entry Initiative contract amendment (K7861-1) to move Island County Jail into Cohort-2
• HCA funding for Re-Entry Initiative including potential Tier 2 payments: $125,000 for LOI and up to $500,000 each for Capacity Building and Readiness Assessment
• Proposed contract with Crown Correctional Telephone for inmate phone, video visiting, and tablets at no cost to the county
• Work session updates from Facilities, Commissioners’ Office, Human Services, and Planning & Community Development

The commissioners approved changes to the 2026 Hotel‑Motel Lodging Tax revenue allocations, increasing the capital fund share to 13% and lowering the chambers of commerce share to 38%. They also moved several contract and program items to the consent agenda, including the HCA Re‑Entry Initiative amendment, inmate phone services contract, PSE EV‑charging project, a Conservation Futures advisory board appointment, a behavioral‑health jail contract, and the Granicus SmartGov renewal. The board reviewed the 2025 Comprehensive Plan goals and policies but took no further action. An executive session was held to discuss a public employee’s performance.

• Increased capital fund allocation to 13% for 2026 hotel‑motel tax program
• Reduced chambers of commerce allocation to 38% for 2026 program
• Moved HCA Re‑Entry Initiative contract amendment to consent agenda
• Moved inmate phone services & technology contract to consent agenda
• Moved PSE EV‑charging stations project to consent agenda pending contract review
• Moved Conservation Futures Program CAB appointment to consent agenda
• Moved WA State Health Care Authority behavioral‑health contract (K8223) to consent agenda
• Moved Granicus SmartGov three‑year renewal contract to consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct two workshops to introduce revised goals and policies for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Members will review the new Introduction Chapter, including updated Vision and Values language.

• 45-day public comment period for revised Goals and Policies (May 30, 2025, to July 14, 2025)
• Review of new Vision and Values language in the Introduction Chapter
• Discussion of state-mandated housing changes under House Bill 1220
• Introduction of a new Climate element to the Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Commission approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes, recording one abstention. No other actions or approvals were taken. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports and workshop presentations.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (with one abstention)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a sales tax increase for housing services and an emergency moratorium on certain mixed-use zone applications. The meeting also includes several road construction contracts and a hazard mitigation grant.

• Ordinance C-28-25: Proposed 0.1% sales and use tax increase for housing and related services
• Ordinance C-29-25: Proposed emergency moratorium on applications and construction in Mixed-Use RAID Zones
• Contract with Reece Construction Company for Camano Island Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays: $2,448,815
• Contract with Lakeside Industries, Inc. for Whidbey Island Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays: $2,438,265
• Agreement Amendment with CRAB for Freeland Main Street Overlay (SR 525 to Harbor Ave): $1,453,500

The Island County Board unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which includes several road‑construction contracts and a hazard‑mitigation grant. It also adopted an ordinance adding a 0.1% sales tax for housing services. The existing emergency moratorium on mixed‑use RAID zones remains in effect, and a public hearing on a similar moratorium was scheduled for July 8, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with contracts: Lakeside Industries $2,438,265, Reece Construction $2,448,815, retainage bond $121,913.25, RAP amendment $1,453,500 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency‑management grant agreement with Washington State Military Dept. $192,570 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance C-28-25 adding 0.1% sales tax for housing services (unanimous)
• Did not repeal Ordinance C-29-25 emergency moratorium; it remains in effect
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance C-35-25 emergency moratorium on July 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss operational changes for the Planning Department and permit processes. The session includes reviews of a new Human Services contract and Public Health metric tracking.

• Creation and adoption of a public operations manual for the Planning Dept
• Consolidation of clearing and grading permits under a single department
• New Human Services contract with HCA
• On-site septic (OSS) outreach
• Public Health community impact metric tracking

Council of Governments

Elected officials from Island County and several cities and port districts will meet to discuss the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The meeting includes a report from the Island Transit Executive Director.

• CEDS Update regarding municipal partner buy-in
• Report from Island Transit Executive Director Melinda Adams
• Approval of April 23, 2025 minutes

The Island County Council of Governments met on May 28, 2025 in Coupeville. Mayor Hughes moved, and Commissioner Bacon seconded, the approval of the April 23, 2025 minutes, and the motion passed unanimously. Presentations on the Island Transit Development Plan and CEDS funding were given, but no actions were taken on those items. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will meet to discuss transportation planning and safety. The board is scheduled to take action on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.

• Action on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Discussion of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Discussion of STBG Programming
• RoundTable discussion

The Executive Board approved the draft agenda for the meeting. It also approved the 2025 Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Comprehensive Safety Action Plan with an added paragraph. The Unified Planning Work Program and STBG programming were presented but no action was taken. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved draft agenda (motion by Martin Vandepas, seconded, approved)
• Approved 2025 Comprehensive Safety Action Plan with new paragraph (motion seconded, approved)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts for public health services, road materials, and law enforcement equipment. They will also consider funding applications for conservation projects and a culvert replacement on Camano Island.

• Contract amendment with WA State Dept of Health for various programs totaling $3,599,238
• Four contracts for Hot Mix Asphalt Materials with Granite Construction, Krieg Construction, Lakeside Industries Ltd., and McAsphalt Industries Ltd.
• Resolution C-34-25 for the Utsalady at Olsen Culvert Replacement on Camano Island
• Contract with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras and digital evidence storage for $335,921.72
• Conservation Futures Funding applications for Island County Parks ($100,000) and Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve ($127,000)

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It also unanimously approved a $100,000 Conservation Futures grant for the Island County Parks Department and a $127,000 Conservation Futures grant for the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda amendments adding two executive sessions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 Conservation Futures grant to Island County Parks Department (unanimous)
• Approved $127,000 Conservation Futures grant to Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to review routine updates from departments including Sheriff, Facilities, Planning, Public Health, Commissioners, and Public Works. No formal decisions are scheduled; items discussed may later appear on a regular business meeting agenda.

• Renew 60-month Axon contract for body-worn cameras, digital evidence storage, and redaction software expiring Nov 1, 2025; $94,425.66 annual payments start in 2026

The commissioners approved a $725,000 allocation of the 2% hotel‑motel lodging tax for the 2026 tourism program, with 80% of the funds available for general use. They opened a 45‑day public comment period for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan starting May 30 and waived the competitive process to hire a consultant. The Axon Enterprise contract renewal and a $190,923.69 purchase order for parking‑lot resurfacing were moved to the consent agenda. The Emergency Moratorium item was placed on the regular agenda to schedule a public hearing on June 24 or July 8.

• Allocated $725,000 of 2% hotel‑motel tax revenue for 2026 tourism program (80% for general use)
• Opened 45‑day public comment period for 2025 Comprehensive Plan beginning May 30 and waived competitive process for consultant
• Moved Axon Enterprise contract renewal to consent agenda
• Moved Purchase Order FAC-250846 ($190,923.69) with Rainier Asphalt to consent agenda
• Scheduled Emergency Moratorium for public hearing on June 24 or July 8

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a virtual workshop to discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update schedule. Long Range Planning will present an alternate plan for releasing drafts because some elements are taking longer than anticipated.

• Workshop on 2025 Comprehensive Plan Schedule Update

The commission approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes as written, noting one member abstained. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes as written (one abstention)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider approving a letter to congressional leadership regarding Medicaid financing. The meeting includes nominations for the Community Health Advisory Board and updates on water systems and public health policies.

• Review and approval of a National Association of Counties (NACo) Medicaid Advocacy Letter
• Nomination of Lauri Johnson-Grimm to the Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB)
• Nomination of Nic Wildeman to the Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB)
• Update on the Coordinated Water Systems Plan (CWSP)
• Ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new mobile outreach van

The Board of Health unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting's minutes. A motion was passed to send a draft letter from the National Association of Counties to the U.S. Secretary of Health regarding Medicaid financing, with Captain Lund abstaining as a liaison. The Board also approved the appointment of two new members to the Community Health Advisory Board. The session concluded with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Island County's new mobile outreach van.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes from May 18, 2025 approved unanimously
• Approved sending NACo Medicaid financing letter to Secretary of Health (all members except Captain Lund)
• Approved welcoming Lauri Jolinson‑Green and Nic Wildeman to Community Health Advisory Board

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will meet on May 20, 2025, to approve routine financial items and several public works projects. Key decisions include a $211,500 contract for an election ballot sorter and a $582,447 agreement for roundabout design on East Camano Drive and McElroy Drive. The board will also initiate public works projects for guardrail replacement and a drainage project, and schedule a hearing on a petition to open a county road right-of-way.

• Approve $211,500 contract with Tritek Systems Inc. for ballot sorter/scanner
• Approve $582,447 agreement with KPFF, Inc. for East Camano Drive & McElroy Drive roundabout design
• Initiate guardrail replacement project on Camano Island (Resolution C-31-25)
• Initiate Bonnie View Acres Road drainage project (CDP 23-02)
• Schedule June 24 public hearing on petition to open Rowe Road right-of-way

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of a $211,500 contract for a ballot sorter/scanner, a $582,447 professional services agreement for the East Camano Drive & McElroy Drive roundabout, and two public works resolutions to start the roundabout and guardrail projects. A separate resolution authorized plans and bid solicitation for the Bonnie View Acres Road drainage project.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $211,500 Tritek Systems contract for ballot sorter/scanner
• Approved $582,447 KPFF professional services agreement for East Camano Drive & McElroy Drive roundabout
• Approved Resolution C-30-25 initiating East Camano Drive & McElroy Drive roundabout project
• Approved Resolution C-31-25 initiating Non-Standard Guardrail Replacement Project
• Approved plans, specifications and bid authorization for Bonnie View Acres Road North Outfall Drainage Project (Resolution C-32-25)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed sales tax increase for housing services and review several high-cost equipment purchases for county roads. The body is also scheduling public hearings for water distribution franchises.

• Proposed 0.1% additional sales and use tax for housing and related services (Ordinance C-28-25)
• Purchase of Elgin Broom from Owen Equipment Company for $499,645.36
• Purchase of John Deere Tractor for $131,779.60 and Alamo Machete-3 Mower for $98,669.09
• Contract with Flourish & Thrive Labs Training for $23,000
• Public hearing scheduling for Race Lagoon and Sandberg Water Association franchises

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution C‑33‑25, declaring county offices will be closed to the public during holiday weeks. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda. It approved three public‑works purchase orders totaling $730,094.05 for equipment (Alamo Machete‑3 mower, John Deere tractor, and Elgin broom). Additionally, the board approved a $23,000 contract with Flourish & Thrive Labs for staff training and a contract amendment with WSDOT for a Surface Transportation Block Grant extension.

• Adopted Resolution C-33-25 Declaring County Closure to the Public for Holiday Weeks (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order 14124: Alamo Industrial mower, $98,669.09
• Approved Purchase Order 14123: Deere & Company tractor, $131,779.60
• Approved Purchase Order 14122: Owen Equipment Company broom, $499,645.36
• Approved Contract with Flourish & Thrive Labs Training, $23,000 (5/13/25‑6/30/25)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 2 with WSDOT for Surface Transportation Block Grant extension (term 2/24/20‑6/30/26)
• Scheduled public hearings for Race Lagoon Water Association franchise renewal (June 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m.) and Sandberg Water Association new franchise (June 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m.)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Unified Planning Work Program and the Call For Projects criteria. The meeting also includes an update on the CSAP.

• CSAP Update
• Unified Planning Work Program discussion
• Call For Projects Criteria discussion

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the February 13, 2025 draft agenda after a motion by Jim Blaisdell was seconded and passed. No other actions were formally decided; the CSAP entered a two‑week public comment period and will be presented to the executive board for approval later in the month. The discussion of the UPWP noted that the Aviation Systems plan requires a sponsor and funding before it can be added, but no approval was made.

• Approved February 13, 2025 draft agenda (motion passed)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review updated on-site sewage system regulations and a contract amendment for economic development monitoring. The session includes departmental reviews for Public Health, Budget, Commissioners' Office, Human Resources, and Public Works.

• Review of revised on-site sewage system (OSS) regulations in Chapter 246-272A WAC
• Proposed $56,049 contract amendment with the Economic Development Council for Island County for CEDS monitoring
• Discussion of new OSS requirements including increased minimum lot sizes and property transfer inspections starting in 2027
• Review of OSS resilience measures regarding sea level rise and phosphorus in Puget Sound counties

The Board approved moving the on‑site sewage systems regulation update, the CEDS monitoring contract amendment, the county holiday‑weeks closure resolution, the Hazard Mitigation Grant D25‑051, and the Leased Trust Land Transfer Letter of Intent to the consent agenda. It also moved the draft Resolution of Atonement regarding the racial restrictive covenants project to the regular agenda for further consideration. No vote counts were recorded.

• On‑site sewage systems regulation update moved to consent agenda
• CEDS monitoring amendment to EDC contract moved to consent agenda
• County holiday weeks closure resolution moved to consent agenda
• Hazard Mitigation Grant D25‑051 moved to consent agenda
• Leased Trust Land Transfer Letter of Intent moved to consent agenda
• Draft Resolution of Atonement moved to regular agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two workshops as part of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update: a presentation on the Capital Facilities Element and Plan, including new goals and policies, and a continued conversation on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with information from other jurisdictions. No formal decisions are scheduled; the sessions are for discussion and public input.

• Workshop on Capital Facilities Element/Plan – review of goals, policies, and 20-year project list
• Continued discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with examples from other jurisdictions
• Public comment period – 3-minute limit, written submissions accepted
• Director's report on departmental updates
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the April 16, 2025 minutes, noting two abstentions. Commissioners agreed that increasing the required setback for detached ADUs from 100 ft to 150 ft is a reasonable change to consider in the comprehensive plan. The staff scheduled a public hearing on the mixed‑use RAID moratorium for June 3 at the Board regular session. After a vote, the commission set an additional June 11 meeting to address pending items.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (two abstentions)
• Agreed to consider raising detached ADU setback from 100 ft to 150 ft
• Scheduled public hearing on mixed‑use RAID moratorium for June 3
• Voted to add a third June meeting; date chosen June 11

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 6, approving routine consent items, scheduling a public hearing for June 3 on an emergency moratorium for mixed-use development in rural zones, and awarding over $4.8 million in road overlay contracts for Whidbey and Camano Islands. A public hearing will be held to amend the 2025 budget for unforeseen expenditures and unanticipated revenue.

• Schedule public hearing for Ordinance C-29-25 emergency moratorium on mixed-use RAIDs (rural center, village, Camano Gateway) for June 3
• Award $2,438,265 to Lakeside Industries for 2025 Whidbey Island hot mix asphalt overlays (CRP 25-02)
• Award $2,448,815 to Reece Construction for 2025 Camano Island hot mix asphalt overlays (CRP 25-01)
• Consider $227,000 in Conservation Futures funding for Island County Parks ($100k) and Keystone Farm & Forest Preserve ($127k)
• Public hearing on Resolution C-17-25 amending 2025 budget for unforeseen grants and events

The Island County Board unanimously adopted Ordinance C‑27‑25 creating a Special Review District for the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve. It also adopted Resolution C‑17‑25 to amend the 2025 budget for unforeseen expenditures and revenue, and scheduled a public hearing for Ordinance C‑29‑25 (Emergency Moratorium) on June 3, 2025. The consent agenda, including several road‑construction bid awards and a NearMap subscription purchase, was approved without dissent.

• Adopted Ordinance C‑27‑25 establishing a Special Review District for Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C‑17‑25 amending the 2025 Island County Budget for unforeseen expenditures and revenue (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance C‑29‑25 Emergency Moratorium on Mixed‑Use RAID Zones for June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering vouchers, payroll and other routine items (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order No. 42420251T‑1 to renew NearMap GeoSpatial Imagery Subscription for $22,532.48 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Granite Construction, Krieg Construction, and Lakeside Industries for Hot Mix Asphalt Supplies (term 5/1/25‑5/1/26) (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Lakeside Industries, Inc. for Whidbey Island Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays, County Road Project 25‑02 ($2,438,265) (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Reece Construction Company for Camano Island Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays, County Road Project 25‑01 ($2,448,815) (unanimous)

Community Health Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board will vote on a nomination for new member Nic Wildeman. The board will also discuss public health communications and membership for community members with lived experience.

• Vote to nominate Nic Wildeman to the Board of Health
• Discussion on Public Health Communications feedback and recommendations
• Discussion on CHAB membership for community members with lived experience
• Development of updates and recommendations for the Board of Health
• Review of the CHAB Docket

The board approved the April 4, 2025 meeting minutes as written. The board also approved the nomination of Nic Wildeman to be forwarded to the Board of Health. No other actions were decided; the next CHAB regular session is set for June 6, 2025 in Oak Harbor.

• Approved April 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved nomination of Nic Wildeman to Board of Health

Council of Governments

This is a procedural meeting of the Island County Council of Governments. The main agenda items are approving prior meeting minutes and a roundtable discussion on future meeting topics. No specific decisions, ordinances, or financial items are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025
• Roundtable discussion on future meeting topics

The Island County Council of Governments approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Mayor Hughes, seconded by Commissioner Jill Johnson, and passed unanimously. No other actions were taken; a roundtable discussion listed future topics but no decisions were made.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Island Local Integrating Organization (ILIO)

The Island Local Integrating Organization (ILIO) Executive Committee will meet to receive updates on LIO programs and funding model developments. The committee will also discuss the ILIO hosting the Ecosystem Coordination Board in May 2025.

• Discussion on hosting Ecosystem Coordination Board in May 2025
• Update on funding model developments from PSP
• Overview and updates on LIO programs

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will discuss proposed changes to the application form for the 2026 grant year and set the timeline for the upcoming grant cycle, including application periods, review, and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Discussion of changes to the 2026 Grant Year application
• Grant application period open July 1–August 1, 2025
• Applications due to LTAC by August 12, 2025
• Applicant presentations scheduled August 27, 2025
• Fund distribution discussion September 9, 2025; recommendations to Board September 17, 2025

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will meet to discuss the Unified Planning Work Program and the criteria for the Call for Projects. The meeting includes a period for public input.

• Unified Planning Work Program discussion
• Call for Projects Criteria discussion
• RoundTable discussion

The Executive Board approved the draft agenda for the April 23, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner St Clair was seconded. The Board also approved the acknowledgement of two regionally significant projects—SR20 Shoulder Widening (IB-9) and Oak Harbor SR20 improvements (IB-16)—with a unanimous vote after a motion by Commissioner St Clair was seconded.

• Approved draft agenda (motion by Commissioner St Clair, seconded, approved)
• Approved acknowledgement of SR20 Shoulder Widening (IB-9) as regionally significant (motion by Commissioner St Clair, seconded, unanimous)
• Approved acknowledgement of Oak Harbor SR20 improvements (IB-16) as regionally significant (motion by Commissioner St Clair, seconded, unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Island County Finance Committee will hold a quarterly meeting to discuss first-quarter 2025 investment performance results and a report on the External Investment Pool (ICTIP) revenue and costs. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and any new business.

• Discussion of Q1 2025 investment performance & results
• Report on External Investment Pool (ICTIP) revenue/costs for Q1 2025
• Public comment period (if any)
• Approval of prior meeting’s minutes
• New business if any

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 22, 2025, to consider a consent agenda that includes a $405,000 contract for E. Camano Drive/Cross Island Intersection Improvements, a $78,000 legislative advocacy consulting agreement, and several court-related agreements. The board will also hold a roundtable with elected officials and department heads in the afternoon. No public hearings are scheduled.

• $405,000 supplemental agreement with Reid Middleton for Camano Island road intersection improvements (CRP 22-08)
• $78,000 consulting contract with Columbia Policy Advisors for a legislative advocacy program
• Appointments to Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Trust Board, Positions No. 4 and 6
• $191,220 contract amendment for Criminal Justice Treatment Account treatment and recovery services
• $30,000 interagency amendment for Superior Court security officer funding

The Board approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda, which included several contracts and agreements such as a $78,000 consulting agreement, a $405,000 road improvement contract, and various court and juvenile services agreements. No regular agenda items or public hearings were scheduled. After the approvals, the Board held a roundtable with elected officials and department heads.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous vote) covering $78,000 consulting agreement with Columbia Policy Advisors
• Approved $405,000 supplemental agreement for E. Camano Drive/Cross Island intersection improvements
• Approved $4,500 consultant agreement for juvenile sex offender evaluation services
• Approved $30,000 reallocation of court security funds under interagency agreement
• Approved $191,220 contract amendment with WA State Healthcare Authority for criminal justice treatment services
• Approved $5,000 interagency agreement for reunification court support
• No regular agenda items or public hearings were scheduled

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review departmental items. The agenda includes two proposed contracts for the Superior Court regarding family reunification and juvenile services.

• Contract IAA25724 with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for up to $5,000 to support families in Family Reunification Court
• Contract with Paul Douhan, MSW, LLC for sex offender evaluation and therapy services for youth in Juvenile Court

The Board approved moving Contract 1AA25724 between the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts and Island County Superior Court to the consent agenda. It also approved moving the Foundational Public Health Services one‑time funding request to the consent agenda. No vote tallies were recorded for either action.

• Moved Contract 1AA25724 to consent agenda
• Moved FPHS funding request to consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold workshops on two topics: proposed changes to forestry policies under the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) and a continued discussion of housing solutions for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. The housing discussion includes strategies for increasing density in the Freeland Urban Growth Area and Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development (LAMIRDs), as well as affordable housing incentives and rural clusters. No final decisions are expected at this workshop.

• Review of forestry policy changes for PBRS, including Forest Stewardship Plan option (only one application processed since 2022)
• Discussion of housing memo showing a large deficit of housing at 0-50% area median income (AMI) in unincorporated Island County
• Proposed sewer planning for Freeland Non-Municipal Urban Growth Area to support housing allocations
• LAMIRD density recommendations: up to 12 dwelling units per acre, 40-foot building heights, and 0.5-acre minimum lot size
• Affordable housing incentives including density bonus, fee for market-rate projects, and reductions in parking, setbacks, and permit fees

The Planning Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. The approval was recorded as written with one abstention. No other actions or votes were taken during the April 16 meeting.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (approved as written, one abstention)

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health will consider approving a letter to congressional leadership urging protection of Medicaid financing. The board will also receive updates on the Health in All Policies initiative and the Community Health Advisory Board. A nomination for a new CHAB member will be voted on.

• Review and approve a draft Medicaid advocacy letter to congressional leadership
• Health in All Policies update and progress review since 2023 proclamation
• Community Health Advisory Board update presented by Deputy Director
• Nomination of Lauri Johnson-Grimm to the Community Health Advisory Board
• Public Health Department and finance/legislative updates

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a $1.4M contract with the Housing Authority of Island County for a 6-unit affordable housing property and a $950,000 purchase agreement for potential affordable housing development. They will also schedule a public hearing on a budget amendment to fund unforeseen expenditures and recognize unanticipated revenue. Other items include reappointments to boards and contracts for cyber security assessment and developmental disability services. A work session with departments is set for April 16.

• Contract with Housing Authority of Island County up to $1,400,000 for purchase/repair of 6-unit affordable housing (Item 12)
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for property for affordable housing, $950,000 (Item 13)
• Resolution C-18-25 revising Appendix 8 of the 2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (Item 2)
• Schedule public hearing on Resolution C-17-25 amending the 2025 budget (Item 3)
• Contract with Lumifi Cyber Inc. for cyber security assessment, $36,300 (Item 14)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. In a 2‑1 vote, Commissioners Johnson and Bacon approved Ordinance C‑29‑25, creating a twelve‑month emergency moratorium on applications and construction in mixed‑use RAID zones of Rural Center, Rural Village, and Camano Gateway Village. All contract and agreement items listed on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved as amended (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved as amended (unanimous)
• Ordinance C‑29‑25 emergency moratorium approved (2‑1)
• Contract amendment No.3 with Fox Associates Consultation approved (unanimous)
• Interlocal agreement with San Juan County approved (unanimous)
• Contract with Housing Authority of Island County for affordable housing purchase approved (unanimous)
• Contract with Lumifi Cyber Inc. for cyber security assessment approved (unanimous)
• Agreement with Blue Coast Engineering for Shore Friendly Program audit approved (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Unified Planning Work Program and the criteria for the Call For Projects. The meeting includes a member roundtable and a period for public input.

• Unified Planning Work Program discussion
• Call For Projects criteria discussion

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss program updates and potential partnerships with Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA). The board will also consider several appointments and reappointments to county boards and discuss December counter closures.

• Informational update from Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA) regarding a $339,500 total funding reduction
• Reappointments for Positions 4, 5, and 7 of the Board of Equalization
• Appointment of Steve Giles to Position 8 of the Conservation Futures Program Citizens Advisory Board
• Appointments to Positions 4 and 6 of the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Trust Board
• Discussion on closing non-essential service counters in December

The Board moved several appointment requests and contract items to the consent agenda, including reappointments to the Board of Equalization and the Ebey's Landing Trust Board, as well as a housing authority contract and a property purchase agreement. It approved moving the Spatialest three‑year contract to the consent agenda after IT review. The Board also agreed to schedule a public hearing on May 6, 2025, to consider an amendment to the 2025 adopted budget. A discussion was held about closing non‑essential county service counters for the last two weeks of December.

• Moved BOE Positions 4, 5, and 7 reappointments to consent agenda
• Moved Conservation Futures Program CAB Position 8 appointment to consent agenda
• Moved Ebey's Landing Trust Board Positions 4 and 6 appointments to consent agenda
• Moved Housing Authority contract HS‑01‑25 to consent agenda
• Moved purchase and sale agreement for affordable‑housing property to consent agenda
• Moved Spatialest three‑year contract to consent agenda after IT approval
• Scheduled a public hearing on May 6, 2025 to consider a 2025 budget amendment
• Discussed closing non‑essential county service counters for the last two weeks of December

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners holds a regular business meeting with public works, health, human services, and planning staff to discuss three items: an update on the SmartGov system, address and building permits, and a risk analysis for state and federal grants. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of discussion topics.

• SmartGov software update discussion
• Address permits and building permits review
• Risk analysis for state and federal grants

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to amend the 2024 budget for unforeseen expenditures and unanticipated revenue. The board is also considering several contracts for public health, law enforcement, and facility maintenance.

• Public Hearing on Resolution No. C-09-25 to amend the 2024 Island County Budget
• Contract amendment with WA State Dept of Health for $3,353,245
• Purchase order with Spectra Flooring for $50,858.76 for Administration Building hallways
• Grant agreement with WA State Military Department for $87,750 for Homeland Security operations

The Island County Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included a $50,858.76 flooring purchase order and an $87,750 grant. It also approved a health‑department contract amendment increasing allocations by $428,554 to a total of $3,353,245. Finally, the Board adopted a resolution amending the 2024 budget for unforeseen expenditures and unanticipated revenue, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes $50,858.76 flooring purchase order and $87,750 state grant
• Approved Consolidated Contract Amendment No. 3 with WA State Dept of Health, increasing allocations by $428,554 to $3,353,245 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. C-09-25 amending 2024 budget for unforeseen expenditures and unanticipated revenue (unanimous)

Community Health Advisory Board

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board will discuss food security metrics from local surveys and programs, including SNAP and school lunch participation. The board will also vote to nominate Lauri Johnson to the Board of Health and develop quarterly recommendations for the Board of Health.

• Vote to nominate Lauri Johnson, a South Whidbey CARES Coalition coordinator, to the Board of Health
• Food security presentation with data showing less than 5% of adults and under 10% of 10th graders report food insufficiency
• Discussion of community programs: SNAP (6.4% of households), WIC (2,054 clients, $1,957 in farmers market dollars), and free/reduced school lunch (25-40% of students)
• Develop list of updates and recommendations for the next Board of Health meeting on April 15
• Review of CHAB Docket Draft 2025 and discussion of parking lot items including rural character, emergency care capacity, and tribal representation

The board approved the March 7th, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also approved the nomination of Lauri Johnson as a new Community Health Advisory Board member. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 7th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved new CHAB member Lauri Johnson

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2025. The consent agenda includes approval of a $243,866.15 contract with Krieg Construction for the Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project, resolutions authorizing calls for bids for 2025 hot mix asphalt overlays on Camano and Whidbey Islands, and a purchase order for a mobile lift system. The regular agenda includes awarding the bid for the official county legal newspaper and adopting a policy for small unmanned aerial systems (drones). No public hearings are scheduled.

• Contract with Krieg Construction for Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project ($243,866.15)
• Resolution C-25-25: Approving plans and calling for bids for 2025 Camano Island Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays
• Resolution C-26-25: Approving plans and calling for bids for 2025 Whidbey Island Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays
• Award bid for Official County Legal Newspaper as required under RCW 36.72.075
• Resolution C-06-25: Adopting a Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Operations and Policy Manual

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and the award of the official county legal newspaper contract. It also adopted a Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations and Policy Manual that restricts sUAS purchases to local county funds, approved plans and bids for 2025 hot‑mix asphalt overlays on Camano and Whidbey Islands, a retainage bond with Krieg Construction for the Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project, and a purchase order for a mobile lift system.

• Agenda approved by unanimous vote
• Consent agenda approved by unanimous vote
• Award bid for Official County Legal Newspaper approved by unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution C-06-25 sUAS Operations and Policy Manual (passed, one commissioner opposed)
• Approved Resolution C-25-25 for 2025 Camano Island hot‑mix asphalt overlays
• Approved Resolution C-26-25 for 2025 Whidbey Island hot‑mix asphalt overlays
• Approved retainage bond with Krieg Construction for Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project ($12,194)
• Approved Purchase Order 14121 for BendPak mobile lift system ($56,096.57)

Council of Governments

Elected officials from Island County and its cities will meet as the Council of Governments to discuss regional cooperation. They will hear presentations from the Economic Development Council (EDC) executive director and the Embrace Whidbey and Camano Islands tourism initiative, along with approval of prior minutes and other mutual-interest items.

• Presentation by EDC Executive Director Kristina Hines
• Presentation by Embrace Whidbey and Camano Islands representative Inge Morascini
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of other items of mutual interest

Mayor Horstman moved to approve the February 26, 2025 minutes and Mayor Hughes seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The meeting also included introductions by the EDC Executive Director and a tourism presentation by Embrace Whidbey and Camano Islands, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The IRTPO Executive Board will consider approving the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and discuss the upcoming Call for Projects. The meeting also includes approval of February minutes, public comment, and a roundtable update.

• Approval of agenda and February 26, 2025 minutes
• Public input and comment period
• Action on Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP)
• Discussion of Call for Projects
• Roundtable updates from board members

The board approved the draft agenda for the March 26, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Bacon was seconded. The board also approved, by unanimous vote, a motion by Commissioner Bacon to sign the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) Resolution. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved draft agenda (motion by Commissioner Bacon, seconded, approved)
• Approved signing of the CSAP Resolution (motion by Commissioner Bacon, seconded, approved unanimously)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of County Commissioners will convene a regular meeting on March 25, 2025, primarily to approve a consent agenda of routine items. These include multiple road-related contracts (Mountain View Road culvert replacement for $360,000, SR 20 shoulder widening amendment for $165,640, and traffic line paint purchases totaling over $354,000), IT security service agreements, a reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, and a surplus dump truck resolution. A public hearing is listed but no specific topic is provided, and the afternoon includes a roundtable with elected officials and department heads.

• Contract with Konnerup Construction for Mountain View Road Culvert 1348 Replacement, $360,000, Camano Island
• Local Agency Agreement Amendment No. 1 with WSDOT for SR 20 Shoulder Widening, $165,640
• Purchase Order for Rapid-Dry Traffic Line Paint from Alpine Products, $262,548
• Purchase Order for Glass Beads from Alpine Products, $92,123.14
• Resolution C-24-25 to surplus 1993 Kenworth Dump Truck #452

The Island County Board approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. The consent agenda, also approved unanimously, included a reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, several IT purchase orders, a health program memorandum, multiple public‑works contracts, a transportation agreement, a court interlocal agreement, and a surplus‑property resolution. No regular agenda items or public hearings were scheduled.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Reappointment to Historic Preservation Commission approved
• IT Purchase Order 3122025/T‑1 for SonicWall services approved ($21,485.82)
• IT Purchase Order 3192025IT for Trellix Email Security approved ($21,488)
• MOU with Dept. of Health for Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program approved
• Contract with Konnerup Construction for Mountain View Road culvert replacement approved ($360,000)
• Local Agency Agreement Amendment No. 1 with WSDOT for SR 20 shoulder widening approved ($165,640)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

This is a work session where the Board of County Commissioners reviews ongoing items with departments before formal decisions. They will discuss reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, a proposed lobbying contract with Columbia Policy Advisors at $4,000/month, continued conversation on the harm reduction program, and federal community funding for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

• Reappointment to Position 2 of the Historic Preservation Commission for a one-year term
• Discussion of Gordon Thomas Honeywell contract and draft professional services agreement with Columbia Policy Advisors LLC for $4,000/month legislative advocacy
• Continued discussion on aspects of the Harm Reduction Program
• Discussion of Federal Community Funding Project funds for fiscal year 2026 and unresolved 2025 funds

The Island County Board of Commissioners placed the Historic Preservation Commission appointment, the Gordon Thomas Honeywell contract, the elections ballot sorter/scanner purchase, the Utsalady at Olsen Road culvert replacement, and the 2025 County Road Administration Board annual reports on the consent agenda. The Board also decided to remove funding for the Ituha Stabilization Center from its legislative requests.

• Moved Historic Preservation Commission appointment to consent agenda
• Moved Gordon Thomas Honeywell contract to consent agenda
• Moved elections ballot sorter/scanner purchase to consent agenda
• Moved Utsalady at Olsen Road culvert replacement to consent agenda
• Moved 2025 County Road Administration Board annual reports to consent agenda
• Removed Ituha Stabilization Center funding from legislative asks

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 17.06 (Freeland Zoning Code) to allow workforce housing in the Non-Residential Mixed-Use (NM) and Business Village (BV) zones. The changes would permit multifamily and attached single-family housing in the NM zone when developed with an employer, and eliminate a 500-foot buffer around Light Industrial. In the BV zone, multifamily would be allowed as a stand-alone use except along Main Street and Harbor Avenue. The Commission will also workshop housing solution recommendations from Long Range Planning.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning code changes for Freeland NMUGA to allow workforce housing
• Proposal to eliminate 500-foot housing buffer around Light Industrial zone in Freeland
• Allow multifamily as stand-alone use in Business Village zone except on Main Street and Harbor Avenue
• Only permit residential in NM zone when developed by or with an area employer
• Workshop on memo with Housing Solution recommendations from Long Range Planning

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Chapter 17.06 (Freeland Zoning Code) and voted to transmit an amended Finding of Fact to the Island County Board of Commissioners, with one abstention. The commission also heard public comments on housing and growth, and received a presentation on housing solutions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Amended Finding of Fact transmitted to Board of County Commissioners (1 abstention)
• February 19, 2025 minutes approved as written (1 abstention)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will discuss proposed changes to the application for the 2026 Grant Year. The meeting also outlines the timeline for the grant cycle, including the application period, review, presentations, and Board recommendations.

• Discussion of changes to the 2026 Grant Year application
• Grant cycle timeline: application period July 1 – August 1
• Applicant presentations to LTAC on August 27
• Fund distribution discussion on September 9
• LTAC recommendations to Board Work Session on September 17

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider approving three advocacy letters regarding foundational public health services funding, the Stanwood-Camano School Board, and mental health care network adequacy. The meeting also includes updates on behavioral health crisis services and regional system funding.

• Action item: Review and approve advocacy letter to 10th District Legislative Panel for FPHS funding
• Action item: Review and approve updated letter to the Stanwood-Camano School Board
• Action item: Review and approve advocacy letter to Health Care Authority for mental health care network adequacy
• Presentation on Behavioral Health Crisis Services by North Sound BH-ASO
• Foundational Public Health Services update by WSALPHO

The Island County Board of Health approved a Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) advocacy letter to the 10th District Legislative Panel, with all members except Captain Lund voting in favor. The board also approved a letter to the Health Care Authority advocating for mental health care network adequacy, again with Captain Lund abstaining as a liaison. A letter to the Island County School Board about equitable learning environments was presented, but final approval was deferred until drafts are shared with board members.

• Approved FPHS advocacy letter to 10th District Legislative Panel (all except Lund)
• Approved letter to Health Care Authority on mental health network adequacy (all except Lund)
• Deferred approval of school board letter pending draft review
• Approved agenda with added presentation slides (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (Wallin abstained)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several contract amendments and appointments. The session includes scheduling a public hearing to amend the 2024 budget and authorizing bids for asphalt materials.

• Resolution No. C-09-25 to amend the 2024 Island County Budget
• Interlocal Agreement with Washington State Military Department for $115,727
• Contract amendment with Steps for mental health services for $140,000
• Contract amendment with Julota Software for $62,900.71
• Resolutions C-22-25 and C-23-25 authorizing bids for hot mix and liquid asphalt materials

The Board of Island County Commissioners met in regular session on March 18, 2025, and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda included pre-audited bills of $851,533.35, vouchers of $887,637.40, electronic funds transfers of $40,617.21, several appointments, contract amendments, and resolutions authorizing calls for bids on asphalt materials. No regular agenda items or public hearings were held, and the board entered executive session to review a public employee's performance, adjourning at 12:25 p.m.

• Approved agenda as amended with executive session added (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, vouchers, and EFTs (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment to Camano Island Mosquito Abatement District Position No. 2
• Approved appointment to Civil Service Commission Position No. 1
• Approved appointment to Housing Authority of Island County Position No. 2
• Approved appointment to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Position No. 6
• Approved interlocal agreement with WA Military Dept for 911 funds, $115,727
• Approved contract amendments with Julota Software ($62,900.71) and Steps ($140,000)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization's Technical Advisory Committee will discuss the Unified Planning Work Program, a Call for Projects Policy, and a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment. No votes or specific funding amounts are listed; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Unified Planning Work Program updates
• Discussion of Call for Projects Policy
• Discussion of Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (Safe Streets for All)
• Public comment period
• Approval of March 13, 2025 agenda and February 13, 2025 draft minutes

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session to review ongoing items with departments. Public Works presents three items: a household survey and financial strategies for the Parks PROS Plan update, a proposed drone policy, and 2025 pavement preservation projects. No final decisions are made; items are typically discussed before moving to regular business meetings.

• Presentation of Parks Element 7 PROS Plan priorities household survey and 6-year (2025-2031) and 20-year (2025-2045) financial strategies by Beckwith Consulting Group
• Proposed Island County Drone Policy (Unmanned Aerial Systems) for purchase funded in 2024 budget
• 2025 Pavement Preservation Projects: County Forces Chip Seal program and Contractor Annual Hot Mix Asphalt
• Parks funding discussion includes potential need for up to $20,000,000 over 6 years and options for General Fund allocation (currently 2.7%)
• Survey to be sent to every home in Island County with a $250 gift certificate drawing for participants

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on March 12, 2025, discussing several items but making no final decisions. They agreed to move the drone policy, 2025 pavement preservation projects, and multiple appointments (Camano Island Mosquito Abatement District, Civil Service Commission, Housing Authority, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee) to future consent or regular agendas. They also discussed the Parks Plan survey, Clinton Subarea Plan, 2024 budget amendment, and jail feasibility study, with follow-ups noted.

• Moved drone policy to regular agenda with no presentation
• Moved 2025 pavement preservation projects to consent agenda
• Moved Camano Island Mosquito Abatement District reappointment to consent agenda
• Moved Civil Service Commission appointment to consent agenda
• Moved Housing Authority of Island County appointment to consent agenda
• Moved Lodging Tax Advisory Committee appointment to consent agenda
• Moved 2024 budget amendment to consent agenda to schedule public hearing

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda featuring several contract amendments and a purchase order. The session includes funding for developmental disabilities and public health services.

• Contract Amendment No. 3 with WA Dept. of Social Health Services for Developmental Disabilities Administration: $141,868
• Contract Amendment No. 3 with The Arc of Whatcom County for consultation services: $33,000
• Consolidated Contract with WA Department of Health (Contract No. CLH32052): $92,073
• Shore Friendly Contract Amendment No. 1 with Herrera Environmental Consultants: $95,000
• Purchase Order No. 14117 for Keystone Engineering for a Flatliner FL36 Precision Grinding attachment: $64,115.84

The Board of Island County Commissioners met on March 11, 2025, and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda included pre-audited bills totaling $1,389,545.63, vouchers of $873,317.74, electronic funds transfers of $632,173.91, and payroll of $1,022,659.54, along with several contract amendments and a purchase order. No regular agenda items or public hearings were held.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved pre-audited bills of $1,389,545.63
• Approved vouchers of $873,317.74
• Approved electronic funds transfers of $632,173.91
• Approved payroll of $1,022,659.54
• Approved contract amendments with DSHS, The Arc of Whatcom County, WA Dept. of Health, and Herrera Environmental Consultants
• Approved Purchase Order No. 14117 for Keystone Engineering for $64,115.84

Community Health Advisory Board

The board will review presentations on on-site septic system basics and childhood vaccination rates in Island County public schools. Members will also discuss quarterly recommendations for the Board of Health and review the 2025 CHAB docket.

• Discussion on on-site septic services and environmental considerations
• Review of kindergarten immunization status and compliance rates in Island County schools
• Determination of attendees for the next Board of Health meeting
• Review of the 2025 CHAB Docket draft

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board approved the February 7, 2025 meeting minutes with no corrections. The board heard presentations on on-site septic system regulations and Island County childhood vaccination rates, and discussed quarterly recommendations for the Board of Health, a docket review, and food access resources. The next regular session is scheduled for April 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Camano.

• Approved the February 7, 2025 meeting minutes with no corrections.
• Discussed on-site septic system regulations and maintenance requirements.
• Discussed Island County childhood vaccination rates, including school district trends.
• Discussed Board of Health quarterly recommendations and updates.
• Discussed the CHAB docket, including food access resources and communication with Commissioner St. Clair.
• Noted that Michele Cato's last meeting was March 7, 2025.
• Scheduled the next regular session for April 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Camano.

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will review two bids for the official county legal newspaper to determine which will move to the regular agenda for award. The board will also discuss a proposed audio-visual upgrade for the Superior Court and emergency response planning.

• Review of legal newspaper bids from Whidbey News-Times/South Whidbey Record and Skagit Publishing-Stanwood Camano News
• Proposed $81,000 audio-visual upgrade for Superior Court courtrooms 1 & 2 using Trial Court Improvement Funds
• Discussion on small community emergency response plan notification with Emergency Management
• Discussion with Human Services regarding the harm reduction program

The Board agreed to add a budget amendment for an audio-visual upgrade in Superior Court courtrooms 1 and 2, costing approximately $81,000 plus sales tax, funded by Trial Court Improvement Funds. They also agreed to move the Whidbey News-Times bid for the Official County Legal Newspaper to the regular agenda for award. Other items were discussed without formal decisions, including emergency response plan notifications, harm reduction programs, federal funding issues, and a Port of South Whidbey workforce housing scope modification.

• Agreed to add Superior Court AV upgrade as budget amendment (~$81,000 plus tax)
• Agreed to move Whidbey News-Times bid for Official County Legal Newspaper to regular agenda

Planning Commission

The Island County Planning Commission will hold two workshops: one on the draft Clinton Subarea Plan, a long-range policy document supporting housing and economic growth as part of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, and another reviewing recommendations from Community Based Organizations presented at prior meetings. The public may submit written comments or provide oral testimony during the meeting.

• Workshop on draft Clinton Subarea Plan (part of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update)
• Review of Community Based Organizations' recommendations from February 4 and 19, 2025 meetings
• Public comment period for oral testimony (3-minute limit) and written submissions accepted
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Director's report from Planning & Community Development

The Island County Planning Commission met for a workshop on February 19, 2025, approving the February 5 minutes with one abstention. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting featured public comments and presentations on environmental, agricultural, and housing topics. A discussion on remote meeting options was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes as written (one abstention)
• Postponed discussion on remote meeting options to next meeting

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners holds a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, with several public hearings and consent items. Key matters include a contract amendment with Goosefoot Community Fund for affordable housing, funding for the Recovery Navigator Program, and surplus of two county vehicles. Public hearings are scheduled to review past performance of CDBG-CV funds, a water franchise for Sandberg Water Association, and a petition to vacate a portion of Lincoln Street. A work session with departments and elected officials is set for March 5.

• Contract amendment with Goosefoot Community Fund for affordable housing (through Sep 2025)
• Resolution to surplus a 2000 Ford Focus and a 1990 GMC 7000 truck
• Public hearing on past use of $605,579 in CDBG-CV funds for homeowners and renters
• Public hearing on Sandberg Water Association franchise for a water distribution system on Whidbey Island
• Public hearing on petition to vacate a portion of Lincoln Street (petitioners Braden H. Giswold & Molly Marie Fox)

The Island County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including contracts and property surpluses, and adopted a resolution to vacate a portion of Lincoln Street. They also approved comments on past use of $605,579 in CDBG-CV funds. No regular agenda items were considered, and an executive session was held for real estate discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including $426,172.29 pre-audited bills, $707,945.58 vouchers, and $57,816.38 EFTs (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Goosefoot Community Fund for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment No.3 with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO adding $43,530.50 to Recovery Navigator Program (unanimous)
• Declared surplus of 2000 Ford Focus Wagon and 1990 GMC 7000 Truck via Resolutions C-20-25 and C-21-25 (unanimous)
• Approved comments on past performance using $605,579 CDBG-CV funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution C-10-25 to vacate portion of Lincoln Street right-of-way (unanimous)

Council of Governments

The Island County Council of Governments will meet to hear a presentation on the 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan and discuss Bill 1791 concerning the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET). The meeting also includes an informational update on broadband and approval of prior minutes. No binding votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of presentations and discussion items.

• Emergency Housing and 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan presentation by Emily Wildeman
• Broadband informational presentation by Cody Bakken
• Discussion of Bill 1791 (REET — Real Estate Excise Tax)
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting
• Public comments accepted by email only

The Island County Council of Governments approved the final bill from the state auditor's office for the 2024 COG Audit, to be split evenly among the six member entities. The council also approved the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Presentations were given on the 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan and Broadband projects, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 COG Audit invoice, split evenly among six entities

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Executive Board will discuss priorities and questions for the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP), hold chair elections, and review the 2025 calendar. All items are discussion-level; no binding votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled.

• Chair elections
• CSAP Priorities and Questions discussion (20 min)
• 2025 Calendar Outlook discussion (15 min)
• Approval of January 22, 2025 minutes
• Public input/comment period (5 min)

The IRTPO Executive Board approved the meeting agenda and re-elected Jill Johnson as Chair and Curt Gordon as Vice Chair. The board discussed the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP), including project selection and its future use, and reviewed the 2025 calendar with upcoming deadlines. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 26, 2025 draft agenda
• Re-elected Jill Johnson as Chair
• Re-elected Curt Gordon as Vice Chair

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board will hold public hearings on franchise renewals for Race Lagoon Water Association, Comcast, and Ziply Fiber on Whidbey and Camano Islands. The consent agenda includes reappointments to various boards, a contract amendment for a school-to-work mentorship ($10,000), an interagency agreement for Puget Sound Partnership ($150,000), purchase of a solid waste compactor building ($80,815), and a letter supporting ferry funding. Commissioners will also hold a roundtable with elected officials and department heads.

• Public Hearing: Race Lagoon Water Association franchise renewal (Whidbey Island)
• Public Hearing: Comcast Cable franchise renewal (Whidbey & Camano Islands)
• Public Hearing: Ziply Fiber new telecommunications franchise (Whidbey & Camano Islands)
• Purchase Order No. 14609: HCI Steel Buildings for solid waste compactor HPU steel building ($80,815.05)
• Letter of support to Puget Sound Regional Council for ferry funding

The Board of Island County Commissioners approved two franchise renewals for cable and telecommunication systems: Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC and Ziply Fiber Northwest, LLC. The consent agenda, including various reappointments and contracts, was also approved unanimously. A public hearing for the Race Lagoon Water Association franchise renewal was continued to a date uncertain. The meeting included two executive sessions, one of which was canceled.

• Approved Comcast Cable franchise renewal #PW2023-0273 (unanimous)
• Approved Ziply Fiber new franchise #PW2023-0141 (unanimous)
• Continued Race Lagoon Water Association franchise hearing to a date uncertain
• Approved consent agenda including reappointments and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended with two executive sessions (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners holds a roundtable to discuss training and travel, budget/risk issues including office supplies and Amazon ordering, and a communications manager employee newsletter. An add-on item on congressional spending is included. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Budget/Risk – Office Supplies, Amazon ordering, Susan Geiger
• Communications Manager – Employee Newsletter, Keven Graves
• ADD-ON – Congressional Spending
• Training and Travel
• Roundtable Discussion

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on February 19, 2025, to discuss a request from the Puget Sound Regional Council to sign a letter urging state investment in Washington State Ferries. They will also consider appointments to the Marine Resources Committee, Conservation Futures Program Citizens Advisory Board, Camano Island Mosquito Abatement District, and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

• Discuss signing a Puget Sound Regional Council letter supporting increased state funding for Washington State Ferries
• Appoint Joshua Berkowitz to Marine Resources Committee Position 10 for a one-year term
• Reappoint Kathryn Wells to Conservation Futures Program Citizens Advisory Board Position 6 for a one-year term
• Reappoint Todd Peterson to Conservation Futures Program Citizens Advisory Board Position 1 for a one-year term
• Reappoint Patricia Campbell to Camano Island Mosquito Abatement District Board Position 4

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on February 19, 2025, and agreed to move several appointments and a ferry funding support letter to the consent agenda for formal approval. No final decisions were made during the session; all items were only advanced for future action. The Board also received presentations on shoreline armoring and proposed map changes for Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, with follow-up actions noted.

• Agreed to move Marine Resources Committee Position 10 appointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Conservation Futures CAB Position 6 reappointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Conservation Futures CAB Position 1 reappointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Camano Island Mosquito Abatement District Position 4 reappointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Position 3 reappointment to consent agenda
• Agreed to move PSRC ferry funding support letter to consent agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear presentations from three community-based organizations (CBOs) on their outreach findings for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. The Agricultural Resource Committee of Island County, Island Roots Housing, and Whidbey Environmental Action Network will share recommendations. The commission will not decide anything at this meeting; it is a workshop to listen and ask clarifying questions.

• ARCIC recommends creating a county agriculture advisory committee and an ombudsperson position
• ARCIC identifies four priorities: economic development for agriculture, connecting farmers to county administration, housing, and water availability
• ARCIC proposes reframing Land Use Goal 10 around preserving working farmland
• ARCIC suggests exploring zoning flexibility for farmworker housing and agri-tourism
• Island Roots Housing and Whidbey Environmental Action Network also present their outreach findings

The Island County Planning Commission met for a workshop on February 19, 2025, hearing public comments and presentations on environmental, agricultural, and housing topics. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the February 5, 2025 minutes with one abstention. Discussion on moving to more remote meetings was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes as written (one abstention)
• Deferred discussion on remote meeting format to next meeting

Board of Health

The Island County Board of Health will hear four presentations: an overview of water availability by a hydrogeologist and long-range planning staff, an update on the Community Health Improvement Plan timeline and gathering feedback, legislative and finance updates from Public Health, and a food team industry meeting. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. No action items are on the agenda beyond discussion and information.

• Water availability overview presented by Chris Kelley (hydrogeologist) and Emily Neff (long-range planning) – 30 minutes
• Community Health Improvement Plan timeline and activities presented by Deputy Director Taylor Lawson – 30 minutes
• Legislative and finance updates from Public Health Director Shawn Morris – 15 minutes
• Food team industry meeting presented by Shawn Morris – 5 minutes
• Approval of January 21, 2025 regular session minutes

The Island County Board of Health met in regular session and approved the agenda and the January 28, 2025, minutes unanimously. Members received presentations on environmental health and water availability from the county hydrogeologist and on the Community Health Improvement Plan from the Deputy Director of Public Health. No formal decisions were made beyond the approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 28, 2025 Regular Session Minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and a regular agenda. Key items include a resolution to support placing a 0.2% sales tax increase for emergency communications on a special election ballot, approval of contracts for senior services, IT support, a backhoe loader, and a youth detention interlocal agreement, as well as a public hearing.

• Resolution C-08-25 supporting ICOM 911 emergency sales tax increase of 0.2% for special election ballot
• Consolidated contract with WA Department of Health for $2,832,618 for public health
• Purchase order for a 410P backhoe loader at $233,517.13
• Contract amendment with Island Senior Resources for $191,351.10 for senior services
• Interlocal agreement with Whatcom County Juvenile Detention for housing youth at $150 per youth per day

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution C-08-25 supporting ICOM 911's request for a 0.2% sales and use tax increase to fund emergency communications, placing it on a special election ballot. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, covering payments, contracts, and other routine items. No public hearings were held.

• Adopted Resolution C-08-25 supporting ICOM 911 sales tax increase (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $884,319.72 in pre-audited bills (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Island Senior Resources for $191,351.10 (consent)
• Approved Justice Systems support renewal for $30,043 (consent)
• Approved Manage Engine software purchase for $29,011 (consent)
• Approved consolidated contract with WA Dept. of Health for $2,832,618 (consent)
• Approved purchase of backhoe loader for $233,517.13 (consent)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Center (consent)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss agency programming and the 2025 calendar outlook. The committee will take action on revisions to the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) 2025.

• Action on UPWP 2025 Revisions
• Agency Programming Update
• Calendar Outlook 2025

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda. Discussions covered potential changes in federal funding, an update on SS4A grants, and the upcoming UPWP update process. No substantive decisions were made beyond the agenda approval.

• Approved February 13, 2025 draft agenda (motion, seconded, approved)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board will discuss a resolution to submit a 0.2% sales and use tax to fund ICOM 911 emergency communications systems and facilities to voters in the April 22, 2025 special election. They will also consider a temporary interlocal agreement with Whatcom County to house Island County youth at $150 per day, and receive informational updates on a federal legislative briefing, the digital budget book, and the 2025 committee appointment plan.

• Resolution C-08-25: 0.2% sales and use tax for ICOM 911 emergency communications, to be placed on April 2025 special election ballot
• Interlocal agreement with Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Center to house Island County youth at $150 per youth per day
• Informational presentation on the Island County Digital Budget Book
• Committee appointment plan discussion for 2025
• Merchant McIntyre Federal Legislative Update

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on February 12, 2025, and agreed to move several items to the consent or regular agenda. Key actions included forwarding a resolution for a 0.2% sales tax to fund ICOM 911 emergency communications to the regular agenda, moving litigation authorization and surplus declarations to the consent agenda, and directing staff to continue the Island Roots Housing funding application. No final votes were taken; all items were scheduled for future action.

• Moved Resolution C-13-25 (litigation against Tiffany Benson-Burton) to consent agenda
• Moved Resolution C-08-25 (0.2% sales tax for ICOM 911) to regular agenda with presentation
• Moved interlocal agreement with Whatcom County for juvenile detention ($150/youth/day) to consent agenda
• Moved surplus declaration for Vehicle 750 (1990 GMC 7000) to consent agenda
• Moved surplus declaration for Vehicle 780 (2000 Ford Focus Wagon) to consent agenda
• Moved Goosefoot Community Fund contract extension to consent agenda
• Moved consolidated contract with WA Dept of Health ($2,832,618) to consent agenda
• Moved Puget Sound Partnership contract amendment ($150,000) to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session on Feb 11, 2025, including a consent agenda with routine approvals and a joint meeting with Oak Harbor City Council later that day. Notable actions include a resolution authorizing litigation for property code compliance and a bid award for a Mountain View Road culvert replacement at $303,750. A work session with departments follows on Feb 12.

• Bid award to Konnerup Construction for $303,750 for Mountain View Road Culvert 1348 Replacement Project on Camano Island
• Resolution C-13-25 authorizing litigation to compel Tiffany Benson Burton to bring property into code compliance
• Resolution C-14-25 rescinding previous purchasing policy authority delegation (C-12-23)
• Resolution C-15-25 rescinding authority for county administrator to approve settlement agreements (C-14-23)
• Resolution C-16-25 rescinding certain delegated authority for the county administrator (C-29-23)

The Board approved the consent agenda as amended, including a $303,750 bid award to Konnerup Construction for the Mountain View Road Culvert 1348 Replacement Project on Camano Island. A resolution authorizing litigation against Tiffany Benson Burton was pulled from the consent agenda and referred back to a work session with no action taken. The meeting also included a joint session with Oak Harbor, but no substantive decisions were made there.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Awarded $303,750 bid to Konnerup Construction for Mountain View Road culvert replacement
• Referred Resolution C-13-25 (litigation against Tiffany Benson Burton) back to work session
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners and Oak Harbor City Council are holding a joint session to share perspectives on the Oak Harbor Urban Growth Area (UGA) discussions and discuss options for moving forward. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion.

• Joint meeting between Island County BOCC and Oak Harbor City Council on UGA discussions
• Commissioners to share their perspectives on UGA discussions to date
• City Council to share their perspectives on UGA discussions to date
• Discussion of options for moving forward

Community Health Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board will discuss the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for 2026-2029, including priorities from the 2024 Community Health Assessment. They will also review meeting minutes, hear public comment, and discuss provider availability, quarterly recommendations, and the docket for future meetings. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; action items are discussions only.

• Discussion of CHIP 101 and the 2026-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan, with priorities including housing access, mental health care, health care access, and senior health
• Review and approval of January 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on structure of quarterly recommendations
• Discussion on provider availability across Island County
• Review of CHAB docket to decide next meeting topic

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board met on February 7, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 10, 2025 meeting. The board discussed the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) timeline, with the next one planned for 2026-2029, and explored a structure for providing quarterly recommendations to the Board of Health. They also reviewed provider availability for behavioral health services, noting county efforts to offer free mental health counseling and care coordination. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved minutes from January 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed CHIP timeline, next cycle 2026-2029 (no action)
• Discussed structure for quarterly recommendations to BOH (no action)
• Reviewed provider availability for behavioral health (no action)
• Decided on next meeting topic from docket (no action)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear presentations from the American Legion and the Agricultural Resource Committee of Island County regarding outreach for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider code changes for Freeland and elect its 2025 officers.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• Findings and recommendations from the Agricultural Resource Committee of Island County (ARCIC) and American Legion
• Staff presentation on proposed code changes for Freeland
• ARCIC proposal to create a County agriculture advisory committee and an agricultural ombudsperson
• ARCIC recommendations for on-site farmworker housing zoning flexibility

The Island County Planning Commission held a workshop meeting with no formal votes on policy items. They approved the January 15, 2025 minutes as written, elected Steve Schwalbe as chair and Margaret Andersen as vice-chair, and heard public comment and staff presentations on the transportation element update and Freeland code updates. The Agricultural Resources Committee presentation was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved January 15, 2025 minutes as written
• Elected Steve Schwalbe as chair
• Elected Margaret Andersen as vice-chair
• Postponed Agricultural Resources Committee workshop to next meeting

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a construction bid for a drainage project and hold a public hearing regarding a sewer distribution system franchise transfer. The board is also scheduling public hearings for a road right-of-way vacation and a CDBG-CV funds performance review.

• Bid award to Krieg Construction Inc. for the Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project: $243,866.15
• Public hearing for Sewer Distribution System Franchise Transfer #PW2024-0147 on Camano Island
• Proposed public hearing for Resolution C-09-25 regarding $605,579 in CDBG-CV funds
• Proposed public hearing for Resolution C-10-25 to vacate a portion of Lincoln Street right-of-way
• Designation of Associate Development Organization for the 2025–2027 Biennium

The Board of Island County Commissioners approved the amended agenda and consent agenda unanimously, including pre-audited bills totaling $889,434.51 and a $243,866.15 bid award for the Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project. A sewer franchise transfer for Louis Saekow/Yaowapa Trongtham & The David L. Wood Living Trust was continued to a date uncertain. No other substantive decisions were made; the board held an executive session on an employment applicant.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pre-audited bills of $889,434.51 (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Krieg Construction Inc. for Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project at $243,866.15 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 4, 2025 on CDBG-CV funds performance (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 4, 2025 on petition to vacate Lincoln Street right-of-way (unanimous)
• Continued sewer franchise transfer #PW2024-0147 to a date uncertain (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Island County Finance Committee will hold a quarterly meeting to discuss investment performance and results for the fourth quarter of 2024, along with a report on revenue and costs from the External Investment Pool (ICTIP). The committee will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and any new business.

• Discussion of Q4 2024 investment performance and results
• Report on ICTIP external investment pool revenue and costs for Q4 2024
• Public comment period
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 28, 2025. Consent agenda items include approving vouchers, minutes, a letter supporting the Fix Our Ferries movement, an employment contract for a public health director, certification of the 2025 road levy, and adoption of Resolution C-07-25 setting solid waste tipping fees. A public hearing will be held on Resolution C-05-25 to expand the Shangri-La Shores water system boundaries. Two previously scheduled sessions (a roundtable and a work session) are canceled.

• Resolution C-07-25 adopting solid waste tipping fees
• Public hearing on expanding Shangri-La Shores water system boundaries (Resolution C-05-25)
• Letter of support for Fix Our Ferries movement
• Employment contract for Shawn Morris as Director of Public Health
• Certification of 2025 road levy and estimated revenue

The Board unanimously approved an employment contract with Shawn Morris N.D. to serve as Director of Public Health, and approved Resolution C-05-25 expanding the Shangri-La Shores water system boundaries into the Coordinated Water System Plan. The consent agenda, including pre-audited bills totaling $1,597,341.93 and other financial items, was also approved. No public comment was received.

• Approved employment contract for Shawn Morris N.D. as Director of Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution C-05-25 expanding Shangri-La Shores water system boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, vouchers, EFTs, and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added executive session on litigation (unanimous)

Council of Governments

Elected officials from Island County and local municipalities will meet to conduct administrative business. The body will appoint a 2025 COG Chair and a Salmon Recovery Technical Citizen Committee.

• Appointment of 2025 COG Chair
• Appointment of Salmon Recovery Technical Citizen Committee
• Approval of October 23, 2024 minutes
• Review of Audit Invoice

The Island County Council of Governments met on January 22, 2025, and approved the October 23, 2024, minutes. They elected Port Commissioner Curt Gordon as 2025 Chair and Commissioner Janet St. Clair as Vice Chair, and appointed Commissioner St. Clair as the COG representative to the Salmon Recovery Technical & Citizens Committee. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 23, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Curt Gordon as 2025 Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Janet St. Clair as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Janet St. Clair to Salmon Recovery Technical & Citizens Committee (unanimous)

Island Local Integrating Organization (ILIO)

The Island Local Integrating Organization Executive Committee will meet to discuss the PSP/LIO funding model with Peter Murchie of the USEPA. The committee will examine how the state and federal governments can support local recovery actions and address non-funding barriers. The group will also discuss hosting the Ecosystem Coordination Board in May 2025.

• Discussion of PSP/LIO funding model with Peter Murchie (USEPA)
• Review of local barriers to recovery actions
• Planning for the May 2025 Ecosystem Coordination Board hosting

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will discuss and take action on a grant scoring recommendation, which will influence how transportation projects are ranked for funding. The board will also hear a presentation from consultant DKS on Comprehensive Safety Action Plan projects and hold elections for the chair position.

• Grant Scoring Recommendation – Action item to vote on scoring criteria for transportation project funding
• DKS CSAP Projects Presentation – Update on Comprehensive Safety Action Plan projects
• Chair Elections – Board will elect a new chair
• Public input period for comments on agenda items
• Approval of meeting agenda

The IRTPO Executive Board approved a motion to rearrange the Technical Advisory Committee's grant scoring recommendation to align with county concerns, with all members in favor. The board also discussed the CSAP safety plan, with a final draft due in March and adoption in April, and rescheduled the chair election to February 26, 2025, due to an absence.

• Approved motion to rearrange TAC grant scoring recommendation (all in favor)
• Rescheduled chair election to February 26, 2025
• Approved January 22, 2025 draft agenda
• Requested letters of recommendation for RAISE Grant for SR20 Shoulder Widening Project

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review the 2025 Board of Health Docket and discuss the roles, responsibilities, and authority of the local board. The session includes updates on legislative priorities and opioid outreach efforts.

• Presentation on the 2025 Board of Health Docket priorities
• Joint Opioid Outreach Presentation by Deputy Luke Plambeck and Bill Larsen
• Review of 2025 legislative priorities from Human Services and Public Health
• Overview of Local Board of Health roles and authority presented by Taylor Lawson
• General updates including PulsePoint

The Island County Board of Health met in regular session and unanimously approved the agenda and the December 17, 2024, minutes. No public comment was offered. The board received presentations on the roles of a local Board of Health, the 2025 Board of Health Docket, joint opioid outreach efforts, legislative updates, and PulsePoint. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 17, 2024 Regular Session Minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $84,630 contract for design services to expand the existing stabilization center by six treatment beds, two resolutions to initiate pavement preservation projects on Camano and Whidbey Islands, and several contract amendments for behavioral health and conservation programs. A public hearing is scheduled but no specific item is listed. The regular session also includes a letter of support for broadband grant applicants.

• Contract with BCRA for design services to expand stabilization center by six beds; $84,630
• Resolution C-02-25 initiating 2025 pavement preservation on Camano Island (HMA overlays)
• Resolution C-03-25 initiating 2025 pavement preservation on Whidbey Island (HMA overlays)
• Contract Amendment No. 6 with North Sound Behavioral Health ASO adding $69,436.70 for various programs
• Letter of Support for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Project Area Applicants

The Board of Island County Commissioners unanimously approved a $69,436.70 contract amendment with North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization for six months of funding for various behavioral health programs. The consent agenda, including bills, vouchers, and several contracts, was also approved unanimously. No public comments or hearings were held.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,423,802.33 pre-audited bills and $1,510,551.86 vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 6 with North Sound Behavioral Health for $69,436.70 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for BEAD broadband applicants
• Approved $84,630 contract with BCRA for stabilization center design services
• Approved $60,000 amendment with Pediatric Associates for behavioral health gap services
• Approved two Conservation Futures Fund contract extensions with Noxious Weed Board
• Approved two resolutions initiating 2025 pavement preservation projects for Camano and Whidbey Islands

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Island County Board of Commissioners will review several items in a work session on January 15, 2025, including a request to approve a $233,517.73 backhoe for solid waste compaction at the Camano Island transfer station, an informational review of property appraisal and tax collection software (PACS), a template letter of support for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) project area applicants, and the December 2024 Treasurer's report detailing investment rates, property tax collection, foreclosure results, and REET activity. No public comment is scheduled, but written comments are accepted.

• Public Works requests approval of a John Deere 410P backhoe for $233,517.73, exceeding the original estimate by over 20%
• Information Technology to review functionality and future plans for PACS assessment and taxation software
• Budget/Risk to discuss template letters of support for BEAD broadband funding applicants
• Treasurer to present December 2024 report showing $286.6 million in the county investment pool and 97.83% property tax collection
• Foreclosure update: 9 properties auctioned in December, 1 transferred to tax title

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session on January 15, 2025, and agreed to move three items to the Consent Agenda: the purchase of a John Deere 410P backhoe for the Camano Island transfer station (cost increased from $199,617 to $233,517.73), a petition to vacate a portion of Lincoln St. (set for public hearing on March 4, 2025), and template letters of support for BEAD broadband applicants. The Board also discussed software, the December 2024 Treasurer's Report, and a homeless housing update, with follow-ups noted. No final votes were taken; all actions were procedural.

• Agreed to move backhoe purchase to Consent Agenda
• Agreed to move Lincoln St. vacation petition to Consent Agenda, set for public hearing March 4, 2025
• Agreed to move BEAD letter of support template to Consent Agenda
• Discussed PACS software review
• Discussed December 2024 Treasurer's Report
• Discussed homeless housing update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold workshops to discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. Transpo Group will present draft policy recommendations for the Transportation Element and a preview of the countywide Active Transportation Network.

• Workshop on Transportation Element update for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
• Presentation of preliminary draft policy amendments for transportation
• Preview of the draft countywide Active Transportation Network
• Workshop on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update schedule
• Update from BOCC Chair Melanie Bacon

The Island County Planning Commission held a workshop to review draft policy recommendations for the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, with presentations from Transpo Group and staff. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the December 18, 2024 minutes as written, with one abstention. Public comments focused on cycling safety and infrastructure.

• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes as written (one abstention)

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board will consider consent agenda items including a $78,000 contract with Whatcom Law Group for hearing examiner services for 2025, a $35,069.67 change order for the Whidbey Parks Shop renovation, and scheduling public hearings on February 25 for new Ziply Fiber and Comcast cable franchise agreements on Whidbey and Camano Islands. A work session with individual departments is scheduled for January 15. The meeting also includes routine approvals of vouchers, payroll, and minutes.

• Agreement with Whatcom Law Group P.S. for hearing examiner services; $78,000 for 2025
• Change order with Valdez Construction for Island County Parks Whidbey Shop Renovation; $35,069.67
• Schedule public hearing for Ziply Fiber Northwest telecom franchise (Whidbey/Camano) on Feb 25
• Schedule public hearing for Comcast cable franchise renewal (Whidbey/Camano) on Feb 25

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on January 14, 2025, and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda included pre-audited bills totaling $644,991.50, vouchers of $761,544.91, electronic funds transfers of $758,108.33, payroll of $1,007,334.89, and several contracts and agreements. No regular agenda items or public hearings were held, and no public comment was made.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved pre-audited bills of $644,991.50
• Approved vouchers of $761,544.91
• Approved electronic funds transfers of $758,108.33
• Approved payroll of $1,007,334.89
• Approved agreement with Whatcom Law Group for hearing examiner services ($78,000)
• Approved contract change order with Valdez Construction for Whidbey Shop Renovation ($35,069.67)

Community Health Advisory Board

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB) will meet to review December 2024 minutes, hear public comment, and discuss planning for 2025 including recruitment and a feedback survey. The board will also revisit member terms and receive updates from the Board of Health liaison and staff. The meeting is procedural and planning-focused, with no binding decisions scheduled.

• Discuss recruitment and 2025 planning for CHAB
• Reminder of CHAB feedback survey
• Revisit memberships (terms expiring for multiple members)
• BOH/CHAB liaison updates
• Review and approve December 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Island County Community Health Advisory Board approved the December 6, 2024 meeting minutes with formatting updates and clarifications, with one member abstaining. The board discussed recruitment and 2025 planning, including canceling the December 2025 meeting and considering canceling or moving the July 2025 meeting. They also reviewed membership bylaws due to many terms ending simultaneously and discussed the application process, emphasizing the need for a member with lived experiences. No formal action items were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved December 6, 2024 meeting minutes with formatting updates and clarifications (Marian abstaining)
• Canceled December 2025 CHAB meeting (discussed)
• Considered canceling or moving July 2025 CHAB meeting (discussed)
• Reviewed membership bylaws and application process (discussed)

Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization

This is a regular meeting of the IRTPO Technical Advisory Committee. Members will discuss a presentation from DKS on the CSAP study, take action on grant scoring, and review the 2025 calendar. Public comments are invited at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of January 9, 2025 agenda and draft minutes from November 14, 2024
• DKS CSAP presentation for discussion
• Grant scoring action item
• Calendar outlook for 2025
• Public comment period

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes. They reviewed the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) draft, open for comment until January 21, 2025, and discussed grant scoring for county projects. No formal decisions were made on projects or grants.

• Approved meeting agenda and minutes (all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions

The Board of Island County Commissioners holds a work session to discuss fire inspections and the Fire Marshal position with local fire chiefs. They will also consider a contract with BCRA Design for $84,630 to provide design services for expanding the stabilization center in Oak Harbor by six treatment beds. The session is informal and does not include public comment time, though written comments are accepted.

• Discussion of fire inspections and Fire Marshal position with local fire chiefs (informational)
• Consideration of Contract 24-013 with BCRA Design for $84,630 for expansion of stabilization center by 6 beds (move to consent)

The Board of Island County Commissioners held a work session and agreed to move several items to the consent agenda, including a design contract for expanding the stabilization center, a solid waste tipping fee increase, a Ziply Fiber franchise, and a WSDOT SR 20 shoulder widening agreement. No final votes were taken; these actions were procedural steps toward future approval. The fire inspections and Fire Marshal discussion produced follow-up items but no decisions.

• Agreed to move Contract 24-013 with BCRA Design ($84,630) for stabilization center expansion to consent agenda
• Agreed to move solid waste tipping fee increase (15.3%) to consent agenda
• Agreed to move Ziply Fiber franchise (PW2023-0141) to consent agenda for public hearing
• Agreed to move WSDOT SR 20 shoulder widening agreement amendment to consent agenda

Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes adopting electric vehicle charging facility operation and development standards, scheduling a public hearing for expanding the Shangri-La Shores water system boundaries, and approving multiple contracts and grants. A regular agenda features public hearings and commissioner announcements. Work sessions with individual departments are scheduled for January 8.

• Resolution C-01-25 adopting electric vehicle charging facility operation and development standards
• Schedule public hearing for Resolution C-05-25 expanding boundaries of the Shangri-La Shores water system (Jan 28)
• Agreement with North Sound Accountable Communities of Health for $300,000 for care coordination services
• Grant Amendment No. 5 with Port of South Whidbey to extend Fairgrounds Redevelopment Project to Dec 31, 2025
• Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Blueprint Agencies for $40,000 for social media and communications services

The Board approved Resolution C-59-24, providing a lump sum travel allowance in lieu of actual expenses to county commissioners, with Commissioner St. Clair opposed. The consent agenda, including various contracts and agreements, was approved unanimously. No public hearings were held.

• Approved Resolution C-59-24 lump sum travel allowance (2-1, St. Clair opposed)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with DriveSafe to bypass MVR searches (consent)
• Approved MOU with Broadlinc for WSAC technical assistance (consent)
• Approved $300,000 care coordination agreement with North Sound ACH (consent)
• Scheduled public hearing on Shangri-La Shores water system expansion for Jan 28, 2025 (consent)
• Approved contract with WA Dept. of Health for public health services (consent)
• Approved Chum Run 5k event at Fort Casey (consent)