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DISCLAIMER: This document contains the Whatcom County Council or Committee
minutes, as approved. However, unless an attested signature page is attached, they
are not the final approved minutes.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Committee Of The Whole
February 24, 2004
Council Chair Dan McShane called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. in the
Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
Present: Absent:
Barbara Brenner None
Laurie Caskey- Schreiber
Sam Crawford
Seth Fleetwood
Sharon Roy
L. Ward Nelson
OTHER BUSINESS
McShane stated they would have a discussion regarding consultants for
critical areas and the shoreline update.
Sylvia Goodwin, Planning Division Manager, stated this year and next year,
staff is updating the shoreline ordinance and critical area ordinance. Administration
put out a request for proposals (RFP) and received six proposals. Staff from the
County and State interviewed the bidders and recommends Parametrix. Parametrix
had a better proposal, scientific background, and background with the County. The
contract is for almost $650,000. She asked if the councilmembers want to provide
input on the decision before offering the contract. The contract will include two
years of public involvement, a lot of scientific background information to write best
available science to inventory streams and shorelines, a best available science
record that will defend the County regarding critical areas, and all of the critical
area ordinance revision and shoreline program policies. The State Department of
Ecology (DOE) is closely involved.
Roy asked the education of the Parametrix consultants. Goodwin stated
these consultants were more scientifically qualified than any of the other firms. The
team includes geologists, biologists, engineers, geo- morphologists, and alluvial
experts. Their resumes are available. These consultants have better knowledge
and have actually written shoreline programs, which the other consultants haven't
done.
Nelson asked if the monies for this project have been approved. Goodwin
stated they have.
Nelson asked if the Council already approved the funding. Goodwin stated
the Council approved a grant from the State for nearly $650,000 and a State
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DISCLAIMER: This document contains the Whatcom County Council or Committee
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Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) grant for
$75,000. The project is almost 100 percent funded by the State.
Nelson moved to allow administration to move forward with granting the
contract to Parametrix.
Motion carried unanimously.
Nelson moved to go into executive session to discuss the two agenda items
for approximately 30 minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING PDR PURCHASE ISSUES (AB2004 -018)
2. DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING A
PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION (AB2004 -018)
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
The Council approved these minutes on March 23 , 2004.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dan McShane, Council Chair
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