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BIG BEND LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is responsible for directing and managing all the policy, regulatory and financial matters of the Big Bend Landowners Association.  There are 5 Directors on the Board. Director terms are 3 years.  Board members are elected by the homeowners at the Annual Meeting of the Association in July.  Terms are staggered so no more than two Board member terms expire in any given year.  Terms and positions of the current Board members are noted below

 

Ed Flinchem

206-226-4861

425-530-4224

 

The WPC was established as a condition of Cadman’s 2005 rezone approval by Snohomish County for the gravel mining site across Highway 2 from Big Bend. The WPC committee is responsible for reviewing and evaluating groundwater monitoring dated collected from the mining site. The WPC can recommend specific actions to protect the water quality and quantity of the Big Bend well system from any adverse affects from the gravel mining operations. The WPC includes representatives from Cadman and BBLA as noted below:

BBLA Members
Ed Flinchem - BOD President

Meeting minutes will be completed and available from the Big Bend Administrative Assistant. 

Cadman Members
Dave Warner

Christy McDonough
Rob Thomas
 

 

This plan outlines options for securing an alternative source of water for Big Bend in the event their water supply becomes adversely impacted by Cadman’s mining operations. The plan was developed cooperatively between Cadman and BBLA. It provides assurances Cadman will remedy any adverse impact to the Big Bend water supply caused by their gravel mining operations. The plan must be reviewed and updated every 5 years as water supply and monitoring conditions warrant.

 

 

The Big Bend Landowners Association Board of Directors has voted unanimously to approve the purchase and installation of a 5,000-gallon water tank. This decision comes after careful consideration of the project's benefits and costs, as well as close consultation with the local Fire Department.

 

This project is a proactive and rapidly deployable measure to offset the increasing risks of fire to our community. Recent events in our area, including the Bolt Creek Fire, Proctor Creek Fire, and a house fire within our community (not to mention the vast destruction up and down the west coast, from British Columbia to Los Angles in recent fire seasons), have highlighted the critical need for improved fire protection and water resources. The new water tank will serve as a vital resource for firefighting efforts, allowing fire trucks to quickly refill on-site during emergencies. This will significantly reduce response times and enhance the effectiveness of firefighting operations, potentially saving lives and property. The Fire Department enthusiastically supports this initiative and has committed to assisting us with the set-up and drilling their personnel on the procedures to access this water supply in emergencies. Thanks to Board Treasurer Kevin Fetter for his invaluable liaison work with the Assistant Chief of Snohomish County Fire Protection District #26.

 

 

The Board has carefully evaluated the project's financial impact and has determined that the cost will be offset by savings in the groundskeeping budget. Multiple board members have committed volunteer time to take over a significant share of the groundskeeping which was last year assigned to contractors. This will allow for prompt implementation of the project without imposing additional financial burdens on homeowners. (Additional volunteer support from the community for groundskeeping is most welcome.) Furthermore, the site preparation will be accomplished with volunteer labor and the free loan of construction equipment. Our thanks to Board Director Aaron Strong. 

 

 

The Board is committed to maintaining transparency and open communication with the community throughout this project. We will provide regular updates on the project's progress through our website and other communication channels. The tank will be installed between the shed and the parking lot of Park 1. The goal is to have the tank operational by May of this year.

We believe that this water tank project is in the best interest of our community. It represents a proactive step towards enhancing fire safety, ultimately contributing to the well-being and resilience of Big Bend.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Sincerely,

The Big Bend Landowners Association Board of Directors