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County septic training canceled for Point Roberts due to staffing/overtime constraints; local options explored
Summary
Whatcom County canceled a scheduled septic training for Point Roberts because the health department could not staff a Saturday session without overtime; committee discussed Zoom, local instructor options, and rebate-credit implications for attendees.
Chair (speaker 1) reported the Whatcom County septic training scheduled for July 11 was canceled because county staff could not attend on a Saturday without overtime pay. Committee members discussed alternatives including a Zoom class, county authorization for a local instructor (Ken) to teach so residents can still receive rebate credits, and attending classes in Bellingham.
"It was canceled," the chair said, explaining the county's staffing and union constraints. Members emphasized the importance of in-person training for eligibility for rebates tied to inspections and explored whether a county-approved local instructor could be deputized or otherwise authorized so attendees would still receive credit for the class. Staff said they would investigate options such as hybrid sessions and county permission for a local instructor.
