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A motion to approve the agenda as amended (pulling item 4 from the consent agenda to the regular agenda) was made and seconded; the record shows three ayes and the motion carried. The consent agenda, as amended, was also moved, seconded and approved with three ayes.

Later in the meeting a motion was made to approve Resolution C5924. The motion was seconded and, after a roll call, the resolution passed by a 2–1 vote; the clerk read, \"Any opposed? Opposed. This resolution is passed 2 to 1.\" No additional details about the contents of Resolution C5924 were provided in the public transcript beyond the motion to approve. One commissioner explained earlier that they opposed the timing of implementing a travel-stipend increase now and preferred handling it during a future budget process; that commissioner said staff had since located county vehicles on Camano Island that partly addressed travel concerns, but remained opposed to approving the stipend at this time.

Procedural motions recorded in the meeting transcript:

- Approve agenda as amended (pull item 4 to regular agenda). Motion: not specified; Second: not specified. Vote: yes 3, no 0, outcome: approved.

- Approve consent agenda as amended. Motion: not specified; Second: not specified. Vote: yes 3, no 0, outcome: approved.

- Approve Resolution C5924. Motion: not specified; Second: not specified. Vote tally recorded: yes 2, no 1. Outcome: approved (2–1). Note: The transcript records a commissioner stating opposition based on timing and budget process concerns.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Island County BOCC Regular Session 01/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the regular session the Board of Island County Commissioners approved the agenda and consent agenda as amended and passed Resolution C5924 by a 2–1 vote after a short discussion about timing and stipend concerns.","taxTitle","Island County, Washington","taxId",54104,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6396006,"Residents propose legalizing wheeled housing; commissioners flag aquifer and septic capacity questions",611,1385000,1996000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2097678-e81c2a437fc7f38e6089e8751ce15d88&start=1385&end=1996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2097678-e81c2a437fc7f38e6089e8751ce15d88/thumbnail_1385000.jpg","/articles/6396006/Island-County/Washington/Residents-propose-legalizing-wheeled-housing-commissioners-flag-aquifer-and-septic-capacity-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6396006-237cde326596f51592a7955c19b9fc66/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168425&Signature=MfEXEbjXhqr4q7QGzec3HGBoldysRdQ92D5Ub4f126LHqW7TXo1bqnxvy0zoQZ56HrCSyjZmudhBinawxKKNYG-9oqfLGGdVuwx7vxa3obH-rZKWeS9w0H70xIbFy2SLak2BBoEyMuL23MWmdEe1xVBej2u3e9awH7M9OtR0w0GX5va9hnH~LnT8pysCBQIfnFSJfCyEFdmXsVz-lxfOM6cbqG7IrNOxyxOWcIZsXEK2lmuilE8PSVZBC4384-tCdCjXo~mmzNqNl6n7hosz~3hPkGQsR84V3K0uhvTLEd-ILz1w04~OxYvUQJc242oSExvr607d~Zv9bRyUqKpVfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joyce Beethen, a Langley-area resident, told the Island County commissioners that legalizing wheeled housing — motor homes, trailers and tiny homes on wheels — on private property could be a fast way to increase affordable housing countywide.

\"Wheeled housing would be motor homes, trailers, tiny homes on wheels that could be put on people's private property,\" Beethen said. She argued that many existing septic systems could accommodate an additional small household and that allowing wheeled housing would avoid larger development footprints.

Commissioner Johnson responded with a caution about sanitary infrastructure and aquifer capacity, saying the governing hydrologist has \"reassured us repeatedly about our water supply\" and stressing that the county must consider system utilization rather than only counting bedrooms. \"If the system has the capacity for wheeled housing, then the system is safely available for that use,\" Johnson said, while noting that overcrowding in a single house could exceed a septic system's limits.

Amy Bullis, who described herself as a full-time resident and landowner, voiced related concerns about the county's sole-source aquifer and urged more study of precipitation, recharge and water extraction before approving new footprints of development. Her comments emphasized the potential for stormwater runoff to contaminate aquifers as growth increases.

No action was taken at the meeting; commissioners encouraged commenters to follow up with planning and environmental staff for technical assessment of septic, water and code changes.","A public commenter urged Island County to permit wheeled housing (RVs, tiny homes on wheels) on private property to boost affordable housing. Commissioners said septic capacity and the county's sole-source aquifer raise technical questions that need staff review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6396010,"Resident urges renewed review of Clinton as non‑municipal urban growth area and sewer options",159,421000,580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2097678-e81c2a437fc7f38e6089e8751ce15d88&start=421&end=580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2097678-e81c2a437fc7f38e6089e8751ce15d88/thumbnail_421000.jpg","/articles/6396010/Island-County/Washington/Resident-urges-renewed-review-of-Clinton-as-nonmunicipal-urban-growth-area-and-sewer-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6396010-af26704388c3f5149c5c3efd0153d1a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168425&Signature=RkBIUYOy~878Kqx7UX5zOUi0JFUEMcqnDWiRKmyH8K-ohZFudmupqW1Fr-Eo8JwACTrqd7JpXSDlvEvOTXj-vZV8uxzKwh3VdyB6xkOmcp6TrnT1J4JtGcV2hTLOn5S78K~lQrh2FmmJ~SF3a3l5n1P7ywUb6mEzsAOxAAocsEkmA~UYlffvDehYdNccqpdRk7ITH5Qc8mBtff6-LJV4~pykCbHnrnjxZAYgUXlLQTP98r9uaWkXJ4Bjg7bbvVdd-ANcUmi30nTFw2jtO89kSgtHSvRb8nRWPdw6SZsSmN9HhLe7CZ-A0Gjgy-qwCU1Dw~PjoTTt--pYrM2JjiWSPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sheila Bellinger, a Clinton resident of more than 20 years, asked Island County commissioners to reopen consideration of making Clinton a designated non‑municipal urban growth area to better accommodate projected population growth and enable options such as sewer infrastructure.

Bellinger cited the Clinton Gateway draft plan (2020) which, she said, notes that under the Growth Management Act (GMA) ra ids have less flexibility than urban growth areas and typically cannot concentrate urban growth or establish new sewer systems. \"By 2045, Island County is anticipated to have more than 15,000 new residents,\" Bellinger said, and asked the county to \"take a second look\" at the 2020 draft and the option used in Freeland to become a non‑municipal urban growth area.

Bellinger acknowledged that sewer development is controversial but said designation could open newer sewer technologies and additional housing options for the local workforce. Commissioners did not vote on the request; they acknowledged the comment and said staff would consider it as part of ongoing comprehensive-plan discussions.","A Clinton resident asked Island County to reconsider designating Clinton as a non‑municipal urban growth area to allow options such as new sewer systems that could support denser housing and workforce needs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6396015,"Resident asks Island County to elevate invasive English holly removal in comprehensive plan",125,213000,338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2097678-e81c2a437fc7f38e6089e8751ce15d88&start=213&end=338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2097678-e81c2a437fc7f38e6089e8751ce15d88/thumbnail_213000.jpg","/articles/6396015/Island-County/Washington/Resident-asks-Island-County-to-elevate-invasive-English-holly-removal-in-comprehensive-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6396015-d2d2dff2c6a926673991c2c3ea1b3c1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168425&Signature=SbHGjdYhnEwrgMhg6pvFwlIdIEKzr24EXxhua3BZ9LgcOeVQ~BO-kJ22-8hnhfxOe6nfRok2tbqGV0VM7eMaAeY93ccQVYv5zWIqR0kWEWgcjuSUrXwGQq9Woz6LHv7e4wLRxBLCEIkowu4zgQP2tuXUAnql1ciaZSoweXHnqAYCyjz8MznAQczzMCQc04UwCFFWNr~834fWici518XLKaeeg05-Ju05wIOL2~Q472jvw6bqaFK8hJw2A8jo9l8FZS9VifT1qwg57jeqJ-YyvyqE0hg7lL10xRhoTJrKdVJ-W1PlYCy2urNthGSNCMLGHTAgQdCzJYLqG9Kr94pZKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anne Hayden, a resident and volunteer forest steward in the Greater Clinton area, told Island County commissioners that English holly is spreading through local coniferous forests and should be addressed more forcefully in the county comprehensive plan.

Hayden said she has worked for 20 years removing invasive holly on a 20-acre homeowners association parcel and on a neighboring 100-acre preserve. \"English holly, when left unchecked, takes over the understory of coniferous forests, edging out invasive species that are essential for the health of the forest,\" she said, and described the plant's ability to spread via birds and root suckering.

Hayden noted that English holly is not yet listed as a noxious weed in Washington but said the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board is considering listing it as a Class B species this year and recommended the county align the comprehensive plan with that likely future listing. She referenced the county's 2016 comprehensive plan language that \"consider[s] a higher level of habitat stewardship\" and urged the 2025 plan to move from consideration to requirement, including assistance for private forest owners.

Commissioners acknowledged the comment and indicated planning staff present would note the request for attention to invasive species removal during the comprehensive plan update. No formal action was taken at the meeting.","A longtime forest steward urged commissioners to strengthen the county comprehensive plan to require removal of invasive English holly from forests and to provide assistance to landowners.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6396019,"Residents, Audubon groups urge stronger enforcement on shoreline armoring and groins",1095,62000,1157000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2097678-e81c2a437fc7f38e6089e8751ce15d88&start=62&end=1157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2097678-e81c2a437fc7f38e6089e8751ce15d88/thumbnail_62000.jpg","/articles/6396019/Island-County/Washington/Residents-Audubon-groups-urge-stronger-enforcement-on-shoreline-armoring-and-groins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6396019-174668463f22e27e4095cf2118a0c835/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168425&Signature=fEBueNyOK7E9nibF793LcH4hjT5kN2NzA7JYsofDf53qMnld8zq2XW4VuMKs18bzrk2hu4xoPfgAL0pdIhcFpTasa7Mn55aWRSonnv1SF~PVqgFEBYaaQoLcMaOgmAbR-hudI~79kRnFxmKRSP72utwAh147M6731tLFrOMLsqrzCU1oLk9lDkpFXAgErRRxNJvmPZlsp5dy2bNIjtas3U6lCj4EGDthtsJobqAFskYwSo2CUajdFPQOH1Hh4ZtCGLshKTCrP~8RD5t54MZ97M2Ro47Jz-GVdX0OEOsrTjccY1~GiOASySxIooP5UsOG5-Wz4F3wlDE-j7hVYvLe9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public commenters urged Island County commissioners on Wednesday to strengthen enforcement and tracking of shoreline armoring after consultants documented recent installations and widespread noncompliance.

Jackie Lassiter, conservation chair of Whidbey Audubon, told the Board that a July 2024 boat-based mapping by Herrera Environmental Consultants found about 3 miles of new shoreline armoring installed between 2016 and 2023 and that roughly 85% of that new armor was not associated with approved permits. \"The Herrera report noted that armor was present along 32.4 miles of our shoreline, which is approximately 30% of our forage fish spawning habitat,\" Lassiter said. She told commissioners that the findings point to substantial enforcement gaps under the Shoreline Management Act (SMA).

Joaquin Sweat, executive director of the Whidbey Audubon Society, raised specific concerns about groins — wooden or rock structures built perpendicular to the coastline — and their local effects in Useless Bay and other areas. \"Groins are wooden or rock structures built perpendicular to the coastline to interrupt the flow of water and sediment,\" Sweat said. He said pictures he provided to staff show uneven erosion on adjacent beaches where groins block natural sediment movement and warned that poorly designed groins can accelerate erosion on the down-drift side.

Amanda Bullis of the Environmental Action Network described recent community workshops funded by the Climate Commitment Act that surfaced shoreline armoring as a recurring local concern. Bullis said the workshops aim to increase public participation in county meetings and bring more local voices into shoreline and planning discussions. \"This workshop reminded me how difficult it is for some people to stand up and speak, especially if public speaking doesn't come naturally,\" she said.

Commissioners did not take action on shoreline policy during the meeting; some said they have not yet completed a full internal review of the Herrera report but acknowledged the public comments and indicated staff would be the conduit for follow-up. Commissioner St. Clair invited commenters to provide written follow-up so staff could connect them with the appropriate planning or enforcement personnel.

The speakers asked the Board to pursue a \"more transparent and uniform system for both tracking permits in the shoreline environment and strengthening enforcement of noncompliance with the SMA,\" Lassiter said. The county has not announced additional enforcement steps at this meeting.","Speakers at the Island County commissioners' meeting urged stronger tracking and enforcement of shoreline armoring, saying recent mapping shows miles of new hard armor — most without permits — and that groins may be causing uneven erosion and habitat loss.","actionData","errors"]

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