Willapa Bay Water Resources
Coordinating Council
Marine Resource Committee
P.O. Box 68
South Bend, Washington 98586
(360) 875-9356
PACIFIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE
National Historic Site Minutes
Jan. 13th, 2011 Meeting 3:30-5:00 pm
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Ilwaco, WA
In Attendance:Jim Neva, Dale Beasly, Doug Kess, Dick Sheldon, Brian Sheldon, Michael Nordin, Julie Tennis, Cathy Russ, Steve Harbell, Tim Morris, Tom Kollasch, Sue Pattillo, Key McMurry, Kathy Greer, Bob Burkle, Michael Spencer, Mike Johnson, Ken Connell, Eduardo ?? (with Ken Connell), Lindsey Nordin, Cathy Porter, and Ross Barkhurst,.
Introductions & Minutes: 3:48pm. 10Board members, 3 Alternates, and 8 guests were present. Introductions were made around the room. The Minutes for the November & DecemberPCMRC meetingswere approved with correction to the Nov. meeting. There were two adjustments needed for the agenda.
Item No. One – Update on Tokeland Survey: Faith Taylor-Edred did not attend, so Mike Johnson gave a brief report on the Tokeland Septic Survey. 21 systems were reviewed, 11 are under repair or design in place, 10 more have letters being sent to landowners that are more difficult to find or were only marginal problematic. Ross Barkhurst asked if there were any septics not in compliance after the 6 month deadline, and if so is there going to be action taken by the county. No clear answer was brought forth and the group decided to wait for more information from the county.
Item No. Two –PCMRC Legislative Committee: Dale Beasley brought forth a proposed draft bill to form a Coastal Partnership among the coastal MRC’s, tribes, and relevant stakeholders. Dale said he was going to go to Olympia to talk to legislators about the possible introduction of the draft bill or at least what the next step could be. Sue Pattillo mentioned she was concerned about small forest landowners concerns being represented since there is talk about a focus of the potential group including head waters in the watersheds. Sue emphasized that a agriculture/forestry representatives. Discussion continued on clarification. Dale pointed out that the draft bill did have an open “at large” position that could be filled by a needed stakeholder. Sue said that she is agreeable to that possibility. Bob Burkle pointed out that for this to work you might want to at least include the state in the process so it doesn’t become a headbutting exercise. Dale reminded that the LCSG does have state liaisons for their process, and that even though the state doesn’t have a voting seat you would never know it when experiencing the process. He emphasized that it will take time to get this right. Bob reminded that group that the State of Washington is a stakeholder since they are a major land owner in coastal waters. Dale stressed it is better to have more involvement than less to head off problems in the long run. Bob and Jim Neva agreed.
Discussion to continued for clarifications on “Nichols’ Principle”, the LCSG, and the voting rights to this potential group, but the idea was to get the ball rolling. Kathy Greer of GHMRC ask Dale if there was anything she could do to help distribute the draft bill. Dale just asked that she distribute amongst her MRC.
It was discussed that the PCMRC does not want the potential coastal group to be like the Puget Sound Partnership, but we would strive to have the same amount of clout or more. It was pointed out that the PSP has the kind of clout that they have because of federal dollars and WA governor’s financial support. Tom Kollasch made a suggestion that catching the other MRC’s up to speed should be paramount.
The PCMRC board agreed. Ross Barkhust commented that with MSP a goal should be that if preserves are created they should only be there to protect a species in harvest decline and that when the species or resource returns or improves the preserve should be removed because its usefulness would run out.
Dale passed out a list of concerns and commented that he was happy that during the strategic planning process all on the list was discussed. He asked the group that if anyone had any more comments about the list or the draft bill that they get those comments to him soon. Jim Neva asked for a little latitude and faith for Dale during the legislative process. There was more discussion about legislative process.
Item No. Three – 2010-2011 Work Plan: No report, however Mike Nordin brought forth finishing content for the Ilwaco PCMRC KIOSK. Jim Neva suggested that the PCMRC cover the interior and the Port of Ilwaco cover the outside. Mike Nordin suggested $676.00 to go to the interior. Also up to $400. to cover the strategic planning meeting costs. Both motions passed.
Item No. Four—Sub-Committees and Task Reports: Boyd Keyser presented the PCMRC Banners and logo. Motion to accept passed.
Key McMurry and Cathy Russ reported that the Science Committee decided to have the one day event on May 19th. If anyone has suggested speakers send them to the committee.
Added Item—Conservation Commission PCMRC Support: Mike Johnson asked the PCMRC to write a letter of support for the Washington State Conservation Commission to remain separate from any other state angency. Motion was made and seconded. Discussion followed and the motion passed.
Presentation—Ken Connell and Goulder Assocs.: Ken Connell made an offer to work with the PCMRC using BPA money until mid to late summer on coastal mapping. Discussion followed with most agreed that the PCMRC would have nothing to lose since it was free. Concerns ranged from financial strings attached and propriety issues to compatibility with other efforts mapping the coast and other Washington waters. Ken agreed to come back and address concerns.
ADDED COMMENTS
Announcements: Julie Tennis needs community members to view student’s (5th and 6th grade) project in May. Would anyone be interested? Cathy Russ asked if the Science Conference work in to that.
Comments: Ross Barkhust requested more information on the public meeting requirements.
Action Taken:
Motion #1- Motion to approve the minutes from the November & Decembermeetings with correction to the Nov. meeting by Julie Tennis.
Second- Cathy Russ
Discussion- Two corrections added to November meeting.
Passed- Unanimous.
Motion #2- Motion by Steve Harbell to approve $676 for content on KIOSK in Ilwaco.
Second- Key McMurry
Discussion-None.
Passed-Unanimous
Motion #3- Motion by Doug Kess to pay up to $400 for the 1-13-11 strategic planning meeting from project dollars.
Second- Steve Harbell
Discussion- None.
Passed- Unanimous
Motion #4- Motion by Steve Harbell to accept the logo presented by Boyd Keyser and the Ocean Beach School District with the correction of adding Tokeland and Wash-a-way beach to the county shapefile.
Second- Julie Tennis
Discussion- With improvements.
Passed- Unanimous
Motion #5- Motion by Julie Tennis to write a letter in support of keeping the Washington State Conservation Commission a separate entity.
Second- Key McMurry
Discussion- Ross Barkhurst commented that Washington State Agriculture might do a better job than the Conservation Commission.
Passed- 9 yeah, 1 nay (Ross Barkhust).
Action Required of Pacific MRC Facilitator:
1. Send out agenda for the Feb. meeting.
2. Send out the minutes for the Jan. meeting.
3. Attend Ocean Caucus meeting.
4. Send letter of support, signed by Jim Neva, in support of keeping the Conservation Commission a separate entity.
5. Implement more advertising for meetings.
Adjourn: 5:52PM
NEXT MEETING:Next meeting will be Feb. 10th, 2010. Meeting will be held at the CountyAnnex Building in South Bend, from 6:00PM – 8:00PM.
QUESTIONS: For further questions or comments, contact Mike Nordin or Mike Johnson of the Pacific Conservation District at (360) 875-9424, cell (360) 942-7974, or by email at . Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
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