07/20/2006: "SJC Stormwater Steering Committee At Work"

The recently formed San Juan County Stormwater Steering Committee Past story will hold its second meeting Wednesday, July 26th from 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at the Orcas Island Eastsound Fire Station. At the meeting's conclusion there will be a public open house from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

The public is invited to attend this and all upcoming steering committee meetings. There will be a public comment period at the end of all meetings.

"As the committee's work moves forward we hope the public will participate and share their thoughts," said Matt Zybas, San Juan County Utility Manager.

The steering committee was formed to develop recommendations on the San Juan County Stormwater Utility's mission statement and goals, programs and projects, and rate structure. Approximately 10 people who represent a diverse range of views are participating on the steering committee.

San Juan County is in the early stages of forming the mission statement and funding mechanisms for its newly formed stormwater utility. The County formed the new utility in November 2005 to assist with water quantity and water quality problems such as flooding and water pollution

Subsequent steering committee meeting will be held on Tuesday August 8th, Wednesday September 6th, and Wednesday September 20th (locations to be determined).

For the meeting locations and times, and other information about the steering committee and the stormwater utility please
call Matt Zybas at 360-370-0522 or visit:

http://www.co.san-juan.wa.us/publicworks/STORMWATER%20UTILITY/MainPage.html