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Birch Bay Community Advisory Committee (BBCAC) Meeting

January 20, 2026 · Whatcom, WA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-20 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.whatcomcounty.us ↗
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Attendees

✓ Dave Wilbrecht (Chair)
✓ Bruce Ansell (Committee Member)
✓ Doralee Booth (Committee Member)
✓ Danielle Gaughen (Committee Member)
✓ Daniel Mead Smith (Committee Member)
✓ Stephen Nelson (Committee Member)
✓ Sheila Wood (Committee Member)
✓ Lisa Guthrie (Community Member)
✓ Matt Berry (Community Member)
✓ Sharman Burnam (Community Member)
✓ Chuck Kinzer (Community Member)
✓ Tim Thiessen (Community Member)
✓ Patrick Alesse (Community Member)
✓ Bennett Knox (County Representative)
✓ Present: 14/14

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

NONE

Agenda Items

#1

Approval of Minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting with corrections.
#2

Public Comment

Lisa Guthrie discussed preparing an application for a unique zip code for Birch Bay.
#3

Update from Whatcom County Staff

Bennett Knox provided updates on various projects, including the Birch Bay Beach Park developments and the Multi-Modal Trails.
#4

Birch Bay Incorporation Feasibility Study

Chuck Kinzer presented an update on the study and requested support from the committee.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Lisa Guthrie · Topic: Unique zip code for Birch Bay

Preparing an application for a unique zip code to define Birch Bay from Blaine.

Chuck Kinzer · Topic: Birch Bay Incorporation Feasibility Study

Presented an update on the study and requested support from the committee.