02/26/2007: "CC Work Session/Retreat Mon & Tue On Priorities"

With a working list of nearly one hundred items on a "priority list", the County Council (CC) will hold a work session today and tomorrow (Monday, 2-26 & 27th), to work on "key issues" that had been identified and agreed to in January. At that time, the first priority was ferry issues; followed by Salmon Recovery; streamlined sales taxation (for internet sales at the point of delivery; mental and public health issues; Lopez Hill; and Capron funding.

Originally the work session was labeled as a "retreat", and there was discussion of holding it off-island, however there were concerns on both the cost, and a predictable perception that an off-island retreat would be perceived as an attempt by the Council to avoid public scrutiny. In the end the Council agreed to hold a "work session" on San Juan Island, but not in the council chambers, but rather in some place less formal. After researching possible locations, it was decided to hold the meeting -which is open to the press and the public- in the Commons Room at the U. of W. Friday Harbor Laboratories.

The intent of the work session is to discuss the six main priorities listed above -and any other matters that may be raised- in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, so that the council members can "get to know each other better". The Council will not meet again until March 12th.

Click below for the Monday and Tuesday Agendas:

San Juan County Council Agenda

Special Meeting - Monday, February 26, 2007
University of WA - Friday Harbor Laboratories -Commons Room

10:00 A.M. Council Work Session with the County Administrator On Council Goals and Priorities
12:00 Noon Lunch
1:30 P.M. Continued Work Session with the County Administrator On Council Goals and Priorities
3:00 P.M. Break
4:00 P.M. Recess (Time Approximate)

Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 27, 2007
University of WA - Friday Harbor Laboratories -Commons Room

9:00 A.M. Council Administrative Matters:
9:30 A.M. Council Work Session with the County Administrator On Council Goals and Priorities
10:30 A.M. Break
12:00 Noon Lunch
1:30 P.M. Continued Work Session with the County Administrator On Charter Completion
3:00 P.M. Break
4:00 P.M. Adjourn (Time Approximate)
(This Agenda Is Subject To Change)