Minutes -- December 5, 1985

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1 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes -- December 5, 1985 The Whatcom County Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 1985, by Chairman Roehl with all members present except Cole. Chairman Roehl added the following emergency ordinance to the agenda under Introduction of Resolutions and Ordinances: An Emergency Ordinance to revise the 1985 Veterans Relief Fund EXECUTIVE ITEMS froposed INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, WITH EVERSON AND NOOKSACK Executive Van Zanten stated that this item had been withdrawn by the cities of Everson and Nooksack. REQUESTS FOR OVERLIMIT TRANSFERS: BUDGET AND JAIL ~~ PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the.ollowing requests for overlimit transfers: a) In the Current Expense Fund, Prosecuting Attorney budget in the amount of $8, b) In the Current Expense Fund, Jail budget, in the amount of $10, (Corrections officer/cooks) c) In the Current Expense Fund, Jail budget, in the amount of $10, (Office and Operating Supplies) Becker reported that the Finance Committee recomm~nded approval of all three overlimit transfers. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING OVERLIMIT TRANSFERS: A) IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $8, B) IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JAIL BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10, (CORRECTIONS OFFICER/COOKS) C) IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JAIL BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10, (OFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES). :,' '.:' ( ' /,,-,\..' ~,., C.,f.':...,,.;,.;' l'.'. v:', ;,.~.;:. ' 1.r ~\ <,.l._,!.. '.?'.., \'{~ ;','.r

2 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 5, 1985 Page 2 -, : # ~.,. UNDERLIMIT TRANSFER. CURRENT EXPENSE FUND. JUYENILE: CQURT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the request for an underlimit transfer in the Current Expense Fund, Juvenile Court budget, in the amount of $4, Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the underlimit transfer. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE UNDERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JUVENILE COURT BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4, ,.' BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION. LANDSCAPING OF PARKING LOT, CIVIC CENTER AREA. TO DEWILDE'S NURSERIES Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the bid award recommendation for the landscaping of the parking lot, civic center area, to the lowest responsive bidder, DeWilde's -~urseries, in the amount of $11, Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award to DeWilde's Nurseries. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD FOR THE LANDSCAPING OF THE PARKING LOT, CIVIC CENTER AREA, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, DEWILDE'S NURSERIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11, ~..,..... Johnson spoke against the motion. ~QUEST-lQR APPRQVAL~~D~RS' LIST, SUPPLY OF COLD ASPHALTIC MIXES HOT bnp.. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BIDDERS' LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD ASPHALTIC MIXES. Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bidders' list for the supply of hot and cold asphaltic mixes.,. There was discussion on the motion. I},..'

3 _._.._._--- Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 5, 1985 Page 3 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WHATCOM COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AND TED S. GACEK AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE SUMAS MOUNTAIN ORV PARK ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT This item will be held over for two weeks at the request of the Parks Department and Executive Van Zanten. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Executive Van Zanten stated that Whatcom County would be hosting the 1987 Convention of the Washington State Association of Counties. Executive Van Zanten commended the road crews and administration for their performance during the recent adverse weather conditions. OPEN SESSION Johnson addressed the large group of students from Sehome High School; one of the students spoke to the Council. Lyle Pearson 934 N. State St. No. 1 Stacy Mhyre Secretary of the Council Spoke against reductions in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office Spoke to the Council since it will be her last Council meeting and informed them of how much she has enjoyed working in the Council office. Hawley spoke of his appreciation of Stacy and presented a Resolution Bidding Stacy Mhyre Goodbye and Wishing Her Good Luck In Her New Career as a Morn. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SEWER CONNECTION AGREEMENT NORTH BELLINGHAM SERVICE AREA. Hansey excused himself from the meeting at this time. Chairman Roehl explained the background on this resolution. Randy Watts explained it further. This resolution will be scheduled for final consideration at the December 19 Council meeting.

4 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 5, 1985 Page 4 RESOLUTION RELINQUISHING A LEASE OF EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS OF-WAY FOR WHARF SIT~ OVER AND ACROSS CERTAIN LAKE WHATCOM SHQRELANDS. Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the resolution... There was discussion on the resolution. HAWLEY MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION RELINQUISHING A LEASE OF EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY F'OR WHARF SITE OVER AND ACROSS CERTAIN LAKE WHATCOM SHORELANDS BE REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE 2.24 AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TITLE 20 BY TRANSFERRING THE LUMMI ISLAND SUBAREAS FROM THE INTERIM ZQNING ORDINANCE TO THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE., ;'..1' :;.:,.-~~' ~,.,~:c-,, Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development ~ommittee recommended approval of the ordinance. There was discussion on the ordinance. MUENSCHER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE 2.24 AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TITLE 20 BY TRANSFERRING THE LUMMI ISLAND SUBAREAS FROM THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE.. o(~ ORDINANCE ~~NG THE-SOLID WASTE RESERVE FUND, A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, TO PROVIDE MONIES FOR CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE COSTS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. ' Becker reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed and recommended approval of a substitute draft of this ordinance. BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE SUBSTITUTE DRAFT OF THE ORDINANCE CREATING THE SOLID WASTE RESERVE FUND, A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, TO PROVIDE MONIES FOR CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE COSTS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND THE SUBSTITUTE DRAFT ON LINE B FROM '50,000 TO $500,000. :P<~',(...,.,.'-.,. i' I, '.... ~. ',.',,-

5 Whatcom County Council ~inutes - December 5, 1985 Page 5 There was discussion on the motion to amend. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND HIS MOTION OF THE SUBSTITUTE DRAFT FROM $500,000 TO $150,000. HANSEY MOVED TO REFER THIS SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Chairman Roehl stated that the motion to refer took precedence over the motion to amend. The motion to refer back to committee carried. OTHER BUSINESS PETITION FOR FRANCHISE FILED BX COMPANY SANDY POINT IMPROVEMENT The petition for franchise filed by Sandy Point Improvement Company was received by consent and referred to the Public Services Committee. It will be scheduled for public hearing. HQMINATIONS TO SOLID WASIE ADVISORY ~MITTEE Chairman Roehl nominated Muenscher; Johnson had already nominated Hawley at the 11/21 meeting. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. J'. : ~,,,, -. \:...- The final vote will be taken at the December 19th Council meeting. INTRQDUCTI~ OF RES~TIQNS AND~nlBANCES RESOLUTION AMENDING ~OLUTION NO T~SELL PROPERTY acquired BY COUNTY ON TAX FQRECLQSUR~ Becker reported that the Finance Committee had recommended approval of this resolution. There was discussion on the resolution. the resolution further. Hansey explained BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX t;'oreclosure....''''...,....'.~

6 Whatcom County Council Unutes - December 5, 1985,,age 6 The following ordinances were introduced by consent and referred as noted below: 2. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, DISTRICT COURT BUDGET THEREIN. (referred to Finance) 3. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, DISTRICT EXAMINER'S BUDGET THEREIN. (referred to Finance) RESOLUTION REGARDING WHAT~ kounsel1ng AND PSYkHIATRIC CLINlk AND THEIR APPLICATIOB QR ALCQHQL-~~IflkATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH S~RVICES This resolution was introduced by consent and was to the Finance Committee. referred EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 VETERAN'S RELIEF FUND BUDGET The emergency ordinance was introduced by consent. There was discussion on the emergency ordinance. JOHNSON MOVED TO AMEND THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE FROM $4,000 TO $1,000 AND THAT AN ACCOMPANYING LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL BE SENT TO THE VARIOUS VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS EXPLAINING THE COUNCIL'S POSITION ON THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. The motion to amend carried. There was further discussion on the emergency ordinance. The Emergency Ordinance failed (4-2, Hansey, Muenscher) HANSEY MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. The motion to reconsider carried. A second roll-call vote was taken and the emergency ordinance passed. (5-1, Muenscher) The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m..., A7!Ed~~ Carol'Eoergsotl Clerk' /J~ -th~e''council WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON ~C~~ William P. Roehl. Chairman,',