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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council
March 28, 2006
Council Chair Laurie Caskey- Schreiber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
Present:
Barbara Brenner
Dan McShane
Sam Crawford
Seth Fleetwood
Carl Weimer
L. Ward Nelson
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Caskey- Schreiber announced
litigation — Ostrom (A1132006 -018)
Whole meeting.
Absent:
None
that there was discussion regarding pending
in executive session during the Committee of the
Caskey- Schreiber announced that there was discussion of potential easement
acquisition (AB2006 -018) in executive session during the Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Fleetwood moved to go forward with the discussed price for the property in the
Bertrand Creek levee setback project.
Motion carried unanimously.
Caskey- Schreiber announced that there was discussion regarding pending
litigation (AB2006 -018) in executive session during the Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Caskey- Schreiber announced that there was consideration of an appeal of the
Hearing Examiner's decision on File No. APL04 -0003, filed by Thomas Fryer,
Attorney for the City of Nooksack, regarding expansion of gravel mining operation
at Nooksack Pit (AB2006 -062) in executive session during the Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Crawford moved to uphold the Hearing Examiner's decision.
Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES CONSENT
Brenner moved to approve the Minutes Consent items.
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2 Motion carried unanimously.
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4 1. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2006
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7 OPEN SESSION
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9 The following people spoke:
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11 Cherie Jubilo, Bellingham, stated she would speak on the behavior she witnessed at
12 the previous Council meeting regarding the Minutemen. The speaker, Rosalinda Guillen,
13 was cut off when trying to respond to a comment by Councilmember Brenner. When folks
14 comment to the Council during the public comment portion of the meeting, they hope the
15 Council will listen and not argue. The Council must ensure that everyone is treated
16 respectfully. It's hard to get up and talk. Disrespect discourages people from participating.
17 Listen with an open mind to the folks about the Minutemen. Their plan to escalate and
18 picket job sites intimidates people with color. She submitted a petition (on file).
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20 Brenner stated she apologizes for her comment at the last meeting.
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22 Joseph Heller, Black Mountain Forestry Center Board President, stated he would
23 speak on the request authorization for the Executive to enter into a lease
24 agreement between Whatcom County and Black Mountain Forestry Center for a
25 public educational exhibit area and arboretum at Silver Lake County Park, in the
26 amount of $1.00 per year (AB2006 -157). The center is a partner with the Whatcom
27 County Parks Department. The mission of the center is to promote awareness and
28 education about forests, including their history, ecology in the temperate forest zone, and
29 value as a renewable resource. They have historical equipment on display. There are
30 educational opportunities. They provide tours of forestland.
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32 Through the educational component, they work with schools and people of all ages.
33 A new tour begins in April through the Washington State University watershed masters
34 program. They are beginning a new arboretum. They are developing new partnerships,
35 including the Boy Scouts and Whatcom Farm Forestry. There is an agreement with Green
36 River Community College for tours.
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38 He thanked Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Director Mike McFarland for his
39 help. The Black Mountain Forestry Center is located in the Foothills Subarea. The Council
40 has put together a citizens group to look at subarea issues. The center will be involved.
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42 Catherine Chambers, 2800 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, stated she opposes the
43 Minutemen. An email from the Minutemen to its supporters says the Coalition of
44 Professional Law Enforcement is an anarchist organization. She asked how the Council can
45 believe that they have only innocent intentions when they have declared their intentions in
46 writing to target job sites. She asked how that is not harassment. She asked how the
47 Council will speak up for the citizens of Whatcom County.
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49 Richard Gantman, Mount Baker School District Superintendent, stated the Black
50 Mountain Forestry Center has had a successful relationship with Mt. Baker High School for a
51 number of years. He read and submitted his testimony (on file) in support of the request
52 authorization for the Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom
53 County and Black Mountain Forestry Center for a public educational exhibit area
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and arboretum at Silver Lake County Park, in the amount of $1.00 per year
(AB2006 -157).
Rosalinda Guillen, 1800 - 20th Street, Bellingham, stated she is opposed to the
Minutemen. They have announced their plans for Washington State. She has heard rumors
that the local group said it won't engage in work place monitoring, even though the national
group said it will do workplace monitoring. The website for the local group has a message
from Tom Williams recruiting people from outside the state to come here and help with
workplace monitoring in the cities. He's also recruiting people to send information on other
places that may need to be monitored. This group is moving forward in a well- coordinated
campaign to use immigrants as scapegoats for America's social problems and to look for
those social problems in Whatcom County. They have announced they will do workplace
monitoring in Seattle. People are scoping Latino businesses in Whatcom County.
She has been told to not pay attention to them and leave them alone, because
attention will just get them more media. However, media will cover their efforts no matter
what they say. Saying and doing nothing is a clear message that the people of Whatcom
County are complicit with the actions of Tom Williams and his vigilantes. As this group
grows locally, they cannot stand by. The coalition has decided to protect their civil rights.
They plan to use their first amendment rights to find out how many members of the local
vigilante group are going to participate, where the members are coming from, and where
they are located. The coalition will find an alternative to Tom Williams and his Minutemen
project in the discussion of border security and immigration reform. They plan to monitor
the Minutemen activities in Whatcom County. They have had this conversation with Sheriff
Elfo, and will implement the project Monday morning.
Dennis Jones, Sudden Valley, stated he has been shot at by both sides. Sudden
Valley tried to sue him and take his house. Sudden Valley is not an urban growth area. He
recommended that it be a parks and recreation district, not an urban growth area. There
are wonderful people out there. Sudden Valley will become some type of agency at some
time. It may take two years.
Dana Quam, Association of Realtors Government Affairs Director, stated she is
opposed to an ordinance and consideration of the Planning Commission's request to
evaluate building permit allocation in the Rural zone (AB2006 -171). Vote against it.
The Council and administration need to deal with other important items. It would be a poor
use of government resources.
Peter Roberts, Association of Realtors President, stated they are opposed to an
ordinance and consideration of the Planning Commission's request to evaluate
building permit allocation in the Rural zone (AS2006 -171). The Planning Commission
should complete the work it has, before attending to Commissioners' projects. Whatcom
County is not compliant with the Growth Management Act (GMA) because the Planning
Commission is behind on the urban growth area. Many growth issues will be addressed
when the Council focuses on concurrency.
Jessica Welker, 1217 N. Garden, Bellingham, stated she is opposed to the
Minutemen project. She fears them every day, especially with their new project to protest
job sites. It creates a lot of danger in the county. Approve a resolution against the
Minutemen project in Whatcom County.
Bob Wiesen, 3314 Douglas Road, Ferndale, stated the Council should take extensive
field trips into the agricultural lands. The Mountainview area used to be all farmed. It is
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not any more because it is not economically viable. There are areas in the county that are
zoned incorrectly. They can pick them out. There are other places where five -acre rural
zoning is fine. Be very careful and thorough.
CONSENT AGENDA
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through 12.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items one through 12 carried
unanimously.
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #06 -03 TO
THE SOLE BIDDER, I.M.A.C. INC., FOR THE FABRICATION AND
INSTALLATION OF BUNKS IN THE JAIL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,500
(AB2006 -154)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF 40 LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND
RELATED ACCESSORIES FOR USE IN SHERIFF VEHICLES USING A CITY OF
LYNNWOOD BID AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (VENDOR DAYTECH, INC.)
IN THE AMOUNT OF $223,660.94 (FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM A HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT) (AB2006 -155)
3. REQUEST APPROVAL TO USE THE DISCOUNT PRICING OFFERED ON PUBLIC
WORKS BID #06 -27 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PANEL
SYSTEMS AND SUPPLEMENTAL FURNITURE FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S
OFFICE NEW LOCATION UTILIZING NEXT LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER,
TRICO OFFICE INTERIORS (LOW BIDDER WITHDREW THEIR OFFER FOR
THIS PROJECT), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 (AB2006 -156)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND BLACK MOUNTAIN
FORESTRY CENTER FOR A PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AREA AND
ARBORETUM AT SILVER LAKE COUNTY PARK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.00 PER
YEAR (AB2006 -157)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WOMENCARE SHELTER AND
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES PROVIDING FUNDING FROM COUNTY 2060
OPERATIONS FUNDS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 400 HOURS OF CASE
MANAGEMENT TO INCREASE ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
RESIDING AT THE WOMENCARE SHELTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
(AB2006 -158)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DUMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
TO PROVIDE FACILITATION AND COORDINATION SERVICES TO THE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT AND THE FIVE WORK GROUPS ENGAGED IN THE PANDEMIC
INFLUENZA PLANNING FROM MARCH THROUGH JULY 2006, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $31,200 (AB2006 -159)
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7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR REHABILITATION OF A NON - FEDERAL
FLOOD CONTROL WORK PROJECT FOR BERTRAND CREEK'S LEFT BANK, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $666,000 (AB2006 -160)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR REHABILITATION OF A NON - FEDERAL
FLOOD CONTROL WORK PROJECT FOR BERTRAND CREEK'S RIGHT BANK, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $491,500 (AB2006 -161)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND WALKER AND ASSOCIATES
TO COLLECT DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHS ON THE MAINSTEM NOOKSACK
RIVER TO BE USED IN THE SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
GEOMORPHIC MAPPING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,800 (AB2006 -162)
10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A SUB -
RECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
BELLINGHAM, BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE PARTIAL
FUNDING FOR ONE FTE FROM THE BELLINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
ASSIGNED TO THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL DRUG TASK FORCE, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $47,222.50 (AB2006 -163)
11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM INTERLOCAL LOAN AND
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SUMAS
TO FINANCE THE BOWEN FIELD EXPANSION PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$350,000 (AB2006 -164)
12. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND THE
SETTING OF A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON PURSUANT TO WCC
1.10 (AB2006 -165)
OTHER ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2006 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, FIFTH
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,209,371 (AB2006 -145)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to recommend adoption.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. CONSIDERATION OF HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, FILED BY DENNIS SANDVIG FOR "BLUE
HERON ESTATES" (PUD05 -0009, LSS05 -0015) (AB2006 -152)
Fleetwood reported for the Planning and Development Committee and moved to
approve the planned unit development.
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Motion carried unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY LONG PLAT EXTENSION REQUEST FILED BY
LOIS MEYERS (AB2006 -153)
Fleetwood reported for the Planning and Development Committee and moved to
approve the preliminary long plat.
McShane moved to amend the extension so the development is required to follow
all current regulatory requirements.
Nelson asked if changes to require current regulations would create excess problems
for the applicant.
Troy Holbrook, Planning Division Supervisor, stated it doesn't. Requiring current
regulations just ensures that any new building codes or street standards are applied to the
plat. It keeps the plat up to current standards.
Nelson asked the reason for the extensions. Holbrook stated part of the reason was
financial, and part of the reason was difficulty in obtaining water. Some of the water rights
changed. The number of hookups was lowered.
Brenner stated one reason why the applicant needs the extension was because the
rules changed. The applicant has fewer lots that must now be reconfigured.
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Motion to approve as amended carried unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION FOR REVIEW OF THE RURAL ZONES, AGRICULTURAL ZONES,
APO AREAS, AND RURAL FORESTRY ZONES (AB2006 -133)
Fleetwood reported for the Planning and Development Committee. They aren't ready
to vote yet on the resolution. Vote on it when the Council works out more details of the
work plan. Vote today on the general purpose statement of the work plan. In two weeks,
put together a group for scoping and to identify the particular components of the program.
McShane moved to approve a general purpose statement for a work plan to be
developed, "Preserve the County's agriculture, forestry, and natural resource land base
while recognizing land values and property rights." This is the intent of the direction the
County Council wants to go. Next, schedule a scoping work session that includes
representatives from the Agriculture Advisory Committee and the forestry industry.
Crawford stated he supports the motion. It makes a lot of sense because it is in
align with the values of the community, as stated in the Comprehensive Plan. The cost of
this process could be substantial. Included in the process is a lengthy public process about
land use issues. A global approach to this is what the community needs. It will be tough to
balance the financial resources for this process. Look at the big picture. Legislative bodies
can act dysfunctional. Consider hiring a professional facilitator during the work session.
Caskey- Schreiber asked the reason for not voting on the resolution.
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1 McShane stated there are time constraints during committee meetings. The task of
2 figuring out the process, work plan, and budget is too big. The administration needs to
3 know what kind of commitment the Council wants for this program. This is one step to
4 prove the Council's general direction. The Council already approved these items. They are
5 in the Comprehensive Plan.
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7 Brenner stated she will support the motion. In addition to the Agricultural Advisory
8 Committee and Agricultural Preservation Committee, reinstate or create a Forestry
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11 Nelson stated he would like a better idea of what they will spend on the scope.
12 Now, the goals in the Comprehensive Plan is to protect agricultural land, prevent
13 fragmentation, and ensuring underlying property values. They Council has defended those
14 goals, but there are huge ramifications in trying to fulfill the goals. He will support the
15 motion. It's worthy of discussion.
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17 McShane stated the idea is to have a Council scoping meeting. Continue using the
18 Agricultural Advisory Committee. The Comprehensive Plan says the Agricultural Advisory
19 Committee will look at the agricultural zone. There are other resource issues. If the
20 Council approves a scope, it will be clear direction for the administration. This general
21 purpose could be folded into a resolution that can be voted on later.
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23 Caskey- Schreiber stated this could be a big cost. She appreciates the attempt to
24 narrowing down the scope and defining the deliverables. Agriculture is a $287 million
25 industry. Investing in the industry to make sure it is around for years to come is well worth
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30 McShane moved to approve a general purpose statement, "Preserve the County's
31 agriculture, forestry, and natural resource land base while recognizing land values and
32 property rights."
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39 CONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S REQUEST TO EVALUATE
40 BUILDING PERMIT ALLOCATION IN THE RURAL ZONE (AB2006 -171)
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42 McShane reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to go forward
43 with allowing the Planning Commission to explore a permit allocation system, just for rural
44 areas. Comprehensive Plan amendments, review of limited areas of more intense rural
45 development (LAMIRDs), and concurrency issues must all be done first before dealing with
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48 Brenner stated a lot of information has been presented to the Council in the past
49 year. She hasn't seen anything new that causes the Council to explore the issue. The
50 question is what the final legal solution will be. All the examples they've seen are being
51 challenged in court. They don't need to discuss something that is working its way through
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She thought that a permit allocation system originally sounded like a good idea, but
now thinks there is no way to make it equitable.
Staff was clear that this could take time away from other staff work, such as the
concurrency ordinance. The Council should do an interim concurrency ordinance for Birch
Bay. Don't use administrative resources on this issue when they should be spent on more
important items.
Crawford stated a permit allocation program is not a good idea. They are all part of
population growth. Controlling that growth instead of planning for the growth is false.
Instead, do good growth planning. Redefine what good planning is.
Nelson moved to amend the motion by requiring that this come back to the Council
with information about staff time required, and fiscal impacts to the County and
departments, and an evaluation of the changes that may occur to mineral resource lands
(MRL's), urban growth areas (UGA's), and other districts. Get an evaluation of the full
impacts before the Planning Commission takes any action.
Caskey- Schreiber stated she is against the permit allocation proposal. There are few
successful examples and many failed examples. She is worried about consequences such as
high home prices and the effect to the construction industry. This kind of talk sends people
running scared. They are trying to do good work. Don't detract from it. Have a plan by
the end of the year on how to keep the agricultural industry alive. That should be the
focus. The growth rate is getting up there, but it is not unmanageable.
McShane asked if the motion is for staff to provide a report to the Council or to the
Planning Commission.
Nelson withdrew his amendment.
Weimer stated he is in favor of the motion. He doesn't know if he would support a
final permitting system. They are talking just about the rural areas outside of the urban
growth areas. Rural areas are a small area where housing is supposed to end up. If the
Comprehensive Plan means anything, this won't affect huge numbers of people. This is an
elegant solution to what the citizens want the Council to address. If they value the rural
areas, this is a solution. The plan will force people into the UGA's and cities, which is what
people say they want these days.
Brenner stated the people who are pushing for this are in urban areas and don't
want development in their backyard. What the County does in the unincorporated county
won't change what the elected officials in the cities will do. The State is pitting the cities
and counties against each other. People in urban growth areas will feel like density is all
being dumped on them. There are more important ways to accomplish the goal. Explore
other methods that will give citizens ownership in the decisions.
McShane stated the Council had a lengthy debate a couple of years ago about
population projections. It was a fascinating debate showing where people were. They
should have the highest population projection because they should plan for a lot of growth.
They had lengthy debates about how the population will be allocated. One benefit of this
system is that it gives the County time to deal with zoning in the rural area that isn't
compliant with the reality of how development and growth is occurring. People worry about
impacts to other cities and entities. A question is how to require those cities to fulfill those
densities. In the meantime, the County continues to bear the brunt of a lot of development.
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A question is how the County plans for services. The County keeps preparing for permits
that keep coming in for unincorporated areas of the county. It could be a roller coaster
situation if the market crashes. The County will be faced with laying off employees.
Caskey- Schreiber stated the Council can address zoning without alarming everyone.
She can't deny people the opportunity to build when she lives in a newly built home in the
rural area. A permit allocation system could cause a lot of people to suffer if they have no
hope of building.
Nelson stated he understands the impacts to staffing and the rural areas. Look at
what they are trying to fix, which is the supposed growth rate. The County averages below
the rate the previous ten years. They are growing at a rate they have always grown, which
is about two percent.
Brenner stated move forward with concurrency.
Motion failed 3 -4 with Weimer, Fleetwood, and McShane in favor.
OTHER ITEMS
S. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
#3 - APPLICANT: ROGER BLOK (AB2006 -135)
Nelson moved to appoint Roger Blok.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. EXECUTIVE REQUESTS CONFIRMATION OF THE CONCURRENT
REAPPOINTMENT OF MARY SWENSON TO THE BELLINGHAM-
WHATCOM COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITIES BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS (AB2006 -166)
Nelson moved to confirm the reappointment.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE A NEW
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR DYNASTY CELLARS, 2987 HAXTON
WAY, BELLINGHAM (AB2006 -167)
Brenner moved to approve the request.
Motion carried unanimously.
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE A NEW
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR POIESIS WINES, 4232 LEGOE BAY
ROAD, LUMMI ISLAND (AB2006 -168)
Weimer moved to approve the request.
Motion carried unanimously.
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2 CORRESPONDENCE APPROVAL
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4 1. LETTER PROPOSED BY COUNCILMEMBER BRENNER TO
5 CONGRESSMAN RICK LARSEN REGARDING FAIR COMPENSATION TO
6 FISHERMEN WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE
7 GROUNDING OF THE EXXON VALDEZ IN 1989 (AB2006 -057)
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9 Fleetwood stated he will abstain from the vote. He is a member of the class action
10 to which this letter refers.
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12 McShane stated he will not abstain, even though he owns stock in Exxon.
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14 Crawford stated there is a local impact. He will support this letter.
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20 Brenner stated she had no idea about Councilmember Fleetwood's involvement when
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26 Nelson moved to accept the Introduction Items.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2006 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, SIXTH
31 REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,152,377 (AB2006 -169)
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33 2. ORDINANCE REGARDING PROJECT BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF THE 2006
34 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $594,688 (AB2006 -170)
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36 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY SURPLUS
37 PROPERTY PURSUANT TO WCC 1.10 (AB2006 -165A) (HEARING TO BE
38 SCHEDULED)
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43 Nelson moved to waive the fees for the applications in the resolution initiating
44 Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments for 2006 (AB2006 -082), docket items
45 L, M, O, P, Q, and DD.
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Weimer stated he attended the Lummi Island meeting last week about the ferry rate
increase. The administration, particularly Public Works Director Jeff Monsen, did a
wonderful job explaining all of it. They will meet again.
Nelson stated he will attend meetings regarding pandemic possibilities and how they
work with the private sector. The administration will put together programs through the
Health Department.
Brenner stated she attended a conference on United for National Healthcare. It is an
issue the Health Board may want to learn more about. She would like people from both
sides of the issue to debate the issue. They need a good debate about this issue, in lay
terms. The State television channel has been presenting something called Code Blue, which
is similar to United for National Healthcare.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
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