Water Resources Advisory Board
Regular MeetingBellingham, WA · January 28, 2025
Minutes
Water Resources Advisory Board Minutes
City of Bellingham, Washington
Tuesday 6:00 PM
January 28, 2025 Pacific Street Operations & Zoom
Video Recorded https://meetings.cob.org
-Call To Order
The Water Resources Advisory Board meeting was called to order by the Chair 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), Renee LaCroix (COB), Rush Duncan (COB), Riley Grant (COB), Mike Wilson (COB), Mike Olinger (COB), Brooksana Raney
(COB)
Excused: Francesca White (Board Member)
Approval of Minutes
Minutes for 11/26/24 are approved.
Public Comment
Agenda Items
. Nutrient Reduction Evaluation p. 2
WRAB members received an update on Nutrient Reduction Evaluation efforts from Tadd Giesbrecht of
Carollo Engineering.
. Water System Plan Update p. 24
WRAB members received an update on the Water System Plan from Mike Wilson, Assistant Director
Public Works - Engineering.
. WRAB Process p. 26
WRAB members and City staff discussed the process the WRAB uses to conduct meetings and make
decisions.
. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Election p. 27
WRAB members voted to move the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Election to the February 25, 2025
meeting. Vote: CARRIED 9-0
Adjournment
8:02 PM
Agenda
Water Resources Advisory Board Agenda
January 28, 2025, 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: 829 1629 0864/ Password: 8
Water Resources Advisory Board Members
Bret 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
Public Comment
Agenda Items
. Nutrient Reduction Evaluation p. 2
Information/Discussion
. Water System Plan Update p. 24
Information/Discussion
. WRAB Process p. 26
Information/Discussion
. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Election p. 27
Vote to Approve
Adjournment
Next Scheduled Water Resources Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Accessibility: The City of Bellingham complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hearing assistance is 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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