June 2007 Meeting Minutes

7:00 PM Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Members present: Richard Bonewits, Claudia Brisendine, Les Dawson, Susan Dawson, Kevin Daoust, Eric Harris, Steve Hiester, John Huson, Warren Iverson, Gordon Moorman, Rob Morris, Peter Rimbos and Patrick Seiver.

Members absent: Dave Fields.

Guests present: No list

Review and Approve Agenda: approved

7:10 PM: Public Comment: None.

7:15 PM: Shoreline Master Program Update-Harry Reinert of King County DDES

In 1972, by referendum, Washington Passed a Shoreline Management Act.In1977 Washington adopted a Shoreline Master Program to manage it’s ~2000 miles of shorelines. This program requires periodic updates. This is the year to effect the current update. Initially there will be an examination of the current situation, including looking at ecology, public access, land use, and historic resources. Then, using current regulations as a guide the present Shoreline Master Program will assessed. On May 21 the initial update was released. The draft includes a refinement of existing shoreline designations to better identify individual needs. The biggest proposed change relaxes prohibitions of docks and/or piers on affected shorelines. Responses by residents are due on June 22 with a second draft being developed and released in the fall of 2007. The county executive, Ron Sims, will release the final document in 2008.

8:25 PM: Introduction of Rural Permit Coordinator Joelyn Higgins (of KC DDES)

Ms. Higgins explained a new program by DDES for rural unincorporated residents and businesses in dealing with DDES and Health Department permits. This service is free. Ms. Higgins can be reached at: 206-296-7159 or joelyn.higgins@metrokc.gov.

8:40 PM:

Beverly Tonda was elected by a vote of 12 yeas and 1 nay to serve as GMVAC Council Member.

8:55 PM: Discussion of Land Use and Transportation Committees

It was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously to combine these two committees.

9:00 PM: Ravensdale Park

Those interested in the development of Ravensdale Park continue the process. GMVAC maintains its concern as to whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement will be made; is there a need for this facility? Additionally, how will increased transportation and rural area vs. urban area needs/infrastructure be dealt with?

9:15 PM: Advisory Issues for 2007 Election

Steve Hiester led a brief discussion on this issue. It is continuing to be developed

Respectfully submitted by: Les Dawson