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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Public Works, Health, and Safety Committee
March 27, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Barbara Brenner called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL (1:33:22 PM)
Present: Barbara Brenner, Ken Mann and Pete Kremen.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Carl Weimer.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING RECYCLED CONCRETE IDEAS AND OPTIONS
(AB2012 -107)
Mann stated and there was discussion of the opportunity to incorporate recycled
aggregate into their concrete mixes and use less fresh gravel from pits around the county.
Freeman Anthony, City of Bellingham Public Works Department, gave a staff report
and answered questions.
Mann asked and there was discussion of the City's plans for using recycled concrete,
barriers to use, the County's efforts, costs, and what the private sector thinks.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of the specifications of recycled concrete.
Kremen asked and there was discussion of manufacturing chip seal.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether concrete that is not crushed as
much could be used as porous concrete.
Mann asked and there was discussion of creating and using "pottycrete."
Brenner asked and there was discussion of how much crushed concrete is being used
in the community, and whether there is a market in the housing industry.
Kremen asked and there was discussion of whether it's as durable as material that
doesn't set up as quickly, particularly in cold weather.
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Mann asked County Public Works Department staff to comment on whether the
County can use recycled concrete.
The following people answered questions:
• Joe Rutan, Public Works Department
• Jim Karcher, Public Works Department
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the County could use the
recycled material for footpaths.
Kremen asked and there was discussion of the difference in lifespan between asphalt
and concrete and whether it's possible to reuse tires in asphalt.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SIX -YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2012
THROUGH 2017 (AB2012 -137) (2:24:38 PM)
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the County would do the
Gooseberry Point Pedestrian Facility if it weren't for the lease with the Lummi Nation.
Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, gave a staff report and answered questions.
Kremen asked if the new project #14 , Hannegan Road from Hemmi Road to Scott
Ditch Bridge, would be done with asphalt or chip seal.
Mann asked and there was discussion of other County projects that are a higher
priority.
Kremen moved to recommend Introduction to the full Council.
Brenner moved to amend to eliminate the new project #6 for Gooseberry Point.
She stated and there was discussion of how the County should not have approved the lease
and should not have tied up $2 million. The law doesn't require it.
The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner (1)
Nays: Mann and Kremen (2)
The motion to approve carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann and Kremen (2)
Nays: Brenner (1)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m.
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Please contact the Council Office to obtain an
official, signed copy:
360- 676 -6690 or council@�o.w hatcom .wa.us
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