Water Resources Advisory Board
Regular MeetingBellingham, WA · June 18, 2024
Minutes
Water Resources Advisory Board Minutes
City of Bellingham, Washington
Tuesday 6:00 PM
June 18, 2024 Pacific Street Operations & Zoom
Video Recorded https://meetings.cob.org
-Call To Order
The Water Resources Advisory Board meeting was called to order by David Roberts at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call
Present: Bret Beaupain (Board Member), Benjamin Cairns (Board Member), Rick Eggerth (Board Member), Martin Kjelstad (Board
Member), Kirsten McDade (Board Member), Fiona McNair (Board Member), John Peppel (Board Member), Laura Weiss (Board
Member)
Excused: Francesca White (Board Member)
Staff Members Present: Mike Olinger, Riley Grant, Elena Dixon, Michelle Cristelli, Eric Johnston
Additional: David Roberts and Kat Klass from Peak Sustainability Group
Approval of Minutes
Minutes for 5/21/2024 are approved with two abstentions (Rick Eggerth & John Peppel).
Vote: CARRIED 7-0.
Agenda Items
. Review Agenda
Request to add "Old and New Business" to the agenda for future meetings.
. Finalize By Laws
By Laws are approved.
. Elections
Bret Beaupain is Chair and John Peppel is Vice Chair until their current terms end (January 2025).
. Future Meetings and Schedules
Meetings will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month with no meetings in August or December.
. Overview of Utility Rates
Eric Johnston introduced Water Utility Rate Design Methodologies Options and Considerations.
Discuss Agenda Topics for Next Meeting
Lake Whatcom Management 5-year Work Plan.
Old and New Business:
Laura Weiss shared document: Appendix 2 (Total Maximum Daily Load [TMDL] Requirements, Western
Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit).
Kirsten McDade: offered RESources analysis of recent Pollution Sampling upon request.
Adjournment 7:36 PM
Agenda
Water Resources Advisory Board Agenda
June 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Pacific Street Operations & Zoom
Participation Options: Water Resources Advisory Board meetings have returned to in-person but can also be attended virtually
online or by phone by using the meeting information below.
Virtual Meeting Link: https://cob.org/watershedadvisory
By Phone: • (253) 215-8782 • (669) 900-6833 • (301) 715-8592 • (929) 205-6099
ID/ Password: Meeting ID: 898 0065 3800/ Password: 922590
Water Resources Advisory Board Members
Brett Beaupain, Benjamin Cairns, Rick Eggerth, Martin Kjelstad, Fiona McNair, Kirsten McDade, John Peppel, Laura Weiss, Francesca
White
Call To Order
. Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items
. Review Agenda
Information/Discussion David Roberts, 0 Min
. Finalize By Laws
Vote to Approve David Roberts, 30 Min
. Elections
Vote to Approve David Roberts, 10 Min
. Future Meetings and Schedules
Provide Direction or Guidance David Roberts, 10 Min
. Overview of Utility Rates
Information/Discussion Eric Johnston, 15 Min
. Discuss Agenda Topics for Next Meeting
Information/Discussion David Roberts, 5 Min
Adjournment
Accessibility: The City of Bellingham complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hearing assistance isa available, and a
receiver may be checked out from Pacific Street Operations prior to the meeting. For additional accommodations, contact Jennifer
Hamilton, 360-778-7776(voice), 711 (WA State Relay), or jbhamilton@cob.org at least 3 business days prior to the meeting..
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