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Meetings, Quarterly

Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Member Meeting March 2021

WIWSA

Member Meeting March 18, 2021 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom Agenda Call to order                     Board and guest introductions Quorum call                     At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda             Members vote to approve the agenda Secretary’s Report:        Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the December 2020 General Membership Meeting.  Members vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report:       Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report.  Members vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report.Bethel Hart will present an update on billing and payment options Announcements:            Update on the apprenticeship/scholarship programAccessory Dwelling Units – Aneta Hupfauer, Island County Drinking Water ProgramAdditional help on … Continue reading Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Member Meeting March 2021

PFAS

PFAS in the legislature

WIWSA

Washington S-0160.2 Senate Joint Memorial 8001 was read before the Environment committee on Jan 26, 2021. While this bill asks the federal government to assist in PFAS remediation, it contains a paragraph attempting to foreclose on the establishment of cleanup standards for PFAS. The board of WIWSA wrote to the committee chair requesting that the bill not be advanced out of committee and that the PFAS Chemical Action Plan team be allowed to complete their work and make recommendations without prior prejudice. The full test of the bill and of the board’s letter can be found below. Continue reading PFAS in the legislature

President's Message

Jim Patton with Award for Service to WIWSA

WIWSA

“Folks — Randi — escorted by Sam — safely delivered my award for WIWSA service and I will treasure it …….. THANK YOU!  Just not sure whether I will have to rotate it on the shelf with my award from the State DOH — or build another shelf! I look forward to attending future quarterly WIWSA meetings as a representative of my WBRA water system as you guide all “the troops” to clean drinking water. Warmest regards and Happy New Year, Jim” Continue reading Jim Patton with Award for Service to WIWSA

Meetings, Quarterly

Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Annual Meeting

WIWSA

Annual Meeting December 10, 2020 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom Agenda Call to order Board and guest introductionsRoll call of 2020 new members Quorum call At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda             Members vote to approve the agenda Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the September 2020 General Membership Meeting.  Members vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report: Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report.  Members vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report.Bethel Hart will present an update on the apprenticeship/scholarship programBethel Hart will present the budget for 2021. Members vote to approve … Continue reading Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Annual Meeting