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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
Regular County Council
May 18, 2004
Council Vice -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
Sam Crawford
Seth Fleetwood
Sharon Roy
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Absent:
Dan McShane
L. Ward Nelson
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION REGARDING THE PORTAGE BAY SHELLFISH
PROTECTION DISTRICT (AB2004 -017)
Pete Kremen, Executive, presented a framed certificate of appreciation to the
members of the Portage Bay Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee,
including Chris Woodward.
Chris Woodward, Portage Bay Shellfish Protection District Advisory
Committee member, thanked the people who had helped her and the committee
since its formation in 1998. The manure management ordinance and critical areas
ordinance are two things that really made a difference. Through the committee's
work and with the support of the Council, they have almost reached their goal.
Last year, the State Department of Health upgraded 625 acres of shellfish growing
areas that were closed. There are still 110 acres left. The numbers look good.
She's confident they will reach their sunset date of December 2004, when they will
be totally open for tribal harvesting. She wants to continue the vigilance and keep
the process going. They must continue the commitment to a stable funding source
to provide monitoring of all activities, including water quality data collection. The
Department of Ecology is no longer available to work on their livestock
management plans. The Conservation District has really helped out, but it's losing
funding. The County needs to take over the responsibility for a stable and
permanent funding source for this watershed. Once the downgrade is lifted, they
need to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Caskey- Schreiber stated they're all proud that Portage Bay has been
reopened. They've also just learned that Drayton Harbor was conditionally
reopened. That is a major success for Whatcom County.
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Roy stated the commitment of these people is amazing. She was told that
what the community has done on the Nooksack River is really unique in the nation.
MINUTES CONSENT
Brenner moved to approve the Minutes Consent items as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. BOARD OF HEALTH FOR APRIL 27, 2004
2. SPECIAL COUNTY COUNCIL (LUMMI ISLAND HEARING) FOR APRIL
13, 2004
3. SPECIAL COUNTY COUNCIL (STAFF DIRECTION) FOR APRIL 27, 2004
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR MAY 4, 2004
S. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR MAY 4, 2004
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
Leonard Lindstrom, Bellingham resident, stated a lot of people think the
divided house issue is funny, but it's not. Understand why men pour gas over
themselves. It's not a not laughing matter.
Earl Listebarger, 8472 Cedar Way, Blaine, stated he lives in Birch Bay. On
the upcoming priority list for the Washington Community Economic Revitalization
Team (WA- CERT), he would like the Birch Bay sewer project to get special
recognition. They've had this problem for several years, and they'd like to resolve
it. With property priority, the funding will be available for the project. He asked for
Council support. They have to be in the top three on the list to get funding.
Marian Beddill, 3600 Seeley Street, Bellingham, referenced consent agenda
item three. She asked the Council to hold the item until there is further
consideration. The contract is for the purpose of purchasing elections systems
equipment. This item is a surprise. There has been no notice or information about
it. The scope as shown in Exhibit A of the contract is unclear about the linkage to
the poll site equipment. It seems to be related to voter registration equipment.
It's unclear how it might link to voting equipment, which is a major concern. It
does say it creates ballots, which indicates it has something to do with vote -
casting. There is an implied obligation for association and links to other future
software parts and components. Second, the title on the consent agenda lists an
amount of $99,000, but the entire budget for the program is $300,000. An item of
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that amount should not be on the consent agenda. Third, the Council is absent two
members tonight, including the Council Chair. The County Auditor said she would
convene a County advisory committee to work on citizen input and involvement
with the voting equipment. No such committee has been formed. She asked the
Council to hold this item until an adequate review and consideration can be done.
Linda Franz, 6640 Trout Lane, Ferndale, referenced consent agenda item
three. She had very little or no notice of this item. She has requested many times
to be notified and considered for any committees for the selection of voting
equipment. When undertaking a purchase such as this, they need extensive
review. They're buying something that will be used for a long time. They need
experts to look at this, look carefully into the contract, and know what they're
getting into. They need to know if they're giving too much power to the vendor, if
they're going to have to have too much outside help in voting matters. Currently,
there is a request before Congress for a probe into the e- voting industry, which will
affect voter registration. Contrary to popular opinion, much of the Help America
Vote Act (HAVA) is a fraud. The contractual language in HAVA says it can
recommend, but not mandate changes. HAVA does not mandate the things they've
been told. The system being currently proposed is being used in Riverside,
California. That elections official is in a lot of deep water. Also, they don't know
anything about DFM Associates and who else they represent or sell for. If they are
going to get a system like this, they might as well get a system that will handle the
audit procedures that will come about from State legislation. From the State
legislature this last session was a desire to track the accuracy of these systems.
Usually, a voting system has the software to create their own ballots, but that's not
what this contract talks about. This contract talks about a system that's supposed
to integrate and create a ballot for whatever voting system they get. This implies
that they know what voting system to get, or they'll be confined to a particular
voting system.
Sharon Groen, 8407 Seldar Road, Birch Bay, referenced the Birch Bay sewer
project. They are close to securing $850,000 of grant funds. The only two things
that can prevent them are not being ranted in the top three on the WA -CERT list or
if the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) didn't allocate funds
to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which they have for many
years. The County is responsible for some of the deterioration of Birch Bay waters
from pollution and runoff. She asked the Council to rank the project in the top
three on the WA -CERT.
Dr. Frank Oldrich, 5534 Seaview, Birch Bay, referenced the Birch Bay sewer
project. He supports the project, which has many advantages. One advantage is
the ecological advantage. Nonfunctioning septic tanks contaminate aquifer sheds.
The sooner they get rid of septic tanks in favor of a sewer system, the more
ecologically safer they'll be. Second, it will create more employment, which is
valuable. Third, upon completion, many lots that can't be developed now will be
available for development. This will create work and add to the economy. The
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revenue to the Birch Bay water system will be increased. All of this will increase
the tax base, and will be very valuable for the County.
John Lesoe, 317 Madrona Place, Point Roberts, stated he proposes a Point
Roberts Rural Economic Advisory Commission. There are four prospective
members. He intends to advertise for two additional members. They also intend
to include one member each from the Voter's Association, Chamber of Commerce,
and Taxpayer's Association. He asked the Council to consider all the applicants.
They don't represent any special interests.
During the last meeting, a comment was made that the existing Point
Roberts Economic Development Council (EDC) represents 17 Point Roberts
organizations. That number is quite high. There are 17 names on the roster, but
there are really six participants. Some of those on the roster are not part of Point
Roberts, but the County government. The fire and water districts don't attend the
meetings. That leaves about six people who are not all against tree retention. The
taxpayer organization supports tree retention. The EDC mandate for the $20,000
study that was done in 2000 was to find out what Point Roberts residents wanted.
At the top of the list was tree retention, followed by selective logging and clear
cutting. It's outside the mandate of the EDC to say they're all against tree
retention.
Guy Loiselle, 8445 Sunrise Way, Blaine, stated he supports the Birch Bay
sewer system. For 13 years, he's looked after wild birds in the county. What they
produce ends up in the bay. They're chasing away tourism in Birch Bay, which is
unbelievable. Drainage goes right in to the bay. They're killing the eelgrass. They
need the sewer upgrade.
Jo Slivinski, referenced the stump removal by Trillium on Semiahmoo Drive.
She asked how the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and State
Department of Ecology can be aware of this. She has not been able to get answers
from several county staffers about whether the developer would be required to do
any mitigation. She heard that County staff told someone there was no
relationship between the stump removal and clearing with the adjacent landslide
bluff failures. Many property owners experienced stormwater and runoff problems
only after the clearcut occurred. Much of the community supports removing Birch
Point from the urban growth area. She created a petition to stop the stump
removal on the Trillium clearcut land and to require mitigation to prevent further
downslope destabilization.
Brenner asked if the County has any authority over the stump removal.
Dave Grant, Senior Civil Deputy Prosecutor, stated he didn't know.
Roy stated she heard that the conversion applications have been approved
for part of the land, and some of it was still pending. She asked if the County
Council has any role with the applications still pending.
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Grant stated this is an issue that might come to the Council on appeal, but
not for first approval.
Brenner stated the County Council doesn't have any authority to stop it.
Grant stated that's correct, in the first approval process. The Council shouldn't
have too much debate on this.
Caskey- Schreiber stated the Council doesn't have any authority to take
action at this time, but the Council hears the concern and she hopes someone is
looking into the situation. Grant stated someone is looking into it.
Lincoln Rudder, 8373 Semiahmoo Drive, Blaine, stated the clearing that is
going on in Birch Bay is done under a DNR forest practice permit that was issued
over two years ago. If the County had not converted that property to pasture, the
DNR would have undertaken enforcement actions that would have required
reforestation and will not stop the stump removal. The County's conversion to
pasture terminate the previous DNR contracts.
Brenner stated the County has a separation of powers, and the County
legislative body did not have anything to do with those permits.
Rudder stated the County Council has oversight of the Executive branch of
government.
Brenner stated it doesn't, exactly.
Crawford stated it doesn't.
Pete Kremen, County Executive, stated the Executive branch is separate
from the legislative body. The County Council members adopt ordinance and laws
of the County. The legislators don't have any administrative oversight. The County
Council does have budget authority.
Rudder asked who has oversight over an infraction of a State law by an
official of the Executive branch, in a civil or tort offense case. Executive stated in
that case, the judicial branch has authority.
Larry Williams, 2539 Pacific Street, Bellingham, stated he is concerned about
consent agenda item three. He asked the Council to defer decision for a couple of
weeks so it can be considered.
CONSENT AGENDA
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through eight.
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Fleetwood withdrew item three.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items one, two, and four through
eight carried unanimously.
1. RESOLUTION SETTING THE HEARING DATE TO DECLARE PROPERTY
SURPLUS (AB2004 -201)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE WASHINGTON
STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY CONSERVATION CORPS,
COORDINATED BY THE NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCEMENT
ASSOCIATION, FOR SALMON RECOVERY ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT
THE COUNTY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,703 (AB2004 -202)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DFM
ASSOCIATES FOR PURCHASE OF A VOTER REGISTRATION AND
ELECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,074
(AB2004 -203)
Crawford moved approval of the request.
Fleetwood asked Shirley Forslof, County Auditor, if there were any
repercussions if this is held.
Shirley Forslof, County Auditor, stated there would be. There has been some
misunderstanding about this contract. She didn't contact the people interested in a
ballot counting system because this is not a ballot counting system. This request is
only a voter registration system that replaces the current system that does not
interface with the Secretary of State's system. The Diebolt's in this contract have
nothing to do with the Diebolt company that has been in the news and which makes
touch screens. The issue in the news has been about touch screens that produce
paper ballots. That is a vote counting system. This is a voter registration system
that interfaces with the Secretary of State's system. It is one of four systems that
are approved by the Secretary of the State. DFM and Associates has signed a
memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of State. The Information
Systems Division supports this. The reason for the objection by opponents seems
to be because they think this has to do with counting ballots. It doesn't. It
registers voters, tracks voter history, creates poll books, and transfers voters from
one address to another. They're getting into the filing period, which is deadlined at
the last week of July. Staff has to purchase and train on this system before then.
Fleetwood asked if there is anything about this system that would limit the
County's options to buy vote counting machinery. Forslof stated there is not. This
system will interface with all four voting system vendors. When she reviews the
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vote counting systems, she will invite the proponents in and review the system
thoroughly.
Crawford stated he understands that the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) says
they need to do a better job on statewide databases to track registration. The
issue he's heard is because many in the student population in the community has
duplicate registrations. Students are staying registered in their former residence
and also in Bellingham.
(Clerk's Note: End of tape one, side A.)
Crawford asked if this system will solve that problem. Forslof stated it will
within the State. Registration checks will be done almost instantaneously once
entered into the system. It will almost eliminate anyone from registering more
than once.
Brenner asked why that citizen committee hasn't been formed. Forslof
stated there has been much change and debate on what systems will be
acceptable. She will call for the committee shortly, in the summer. In the
meantime, the vendors have been making changes in technology.
Brenner stated she would appreciate it if the committee were formed before
that debate occurs, not after. Forslof stated the voter registration system has
nothing to do with the ballot counting.
Brenner stated that if the committee had been created, these people
probably wouldn't be here tonight. Forslof stated she could have let them know
that this request was for a voter registration system. She presumed that the
notation on Council packet page 19 would make them aware of it. No one called
and asked her about the Diebolts.
Roy stated it's important to have community involvement. She asked if the
Council decided to set up the advisory committee, which is an excellent idea. She
supports holding this item for two weeks and forming a committee to let people talk
about it. Forslof stated it will be very difficult for her staff. She will call for a
committee on voter ballot counting. That's not what this is. This is just a matter of
interacting with the State's voter registration, which is required by HAVA. She
asked the Council to approve the item so staff can begin training and they can be
ready for filing in July.
Crawford stated the name of the president of DFM Associates is Diebolt. The
company in the news that makes the machines in question is the Diebold
Corporation. He can understand the confusion. It's a coincidence. Forslof stated
that's correct.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated the Council approved funding in
the 2004 budget for this system. This is merely the replacement of an existing
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voter registration system that meets the requirements of HAVA. The Auditor has
indicated that this system can be used with any new voting system that this County
selects in the future. That voting system can be selected with the advice and
participation of many people in the audience. The administration urged the Council
to move this forward so the County can be ready to meet the HAVA requirements.
Caskey- Schreiber stated the Council understands what this is about, but
wants to give the citizens a chance to review it.
Roy moved to hold in committee.
Fleetwood stated he is opposed to holding this item in committee. It seems
this is a case of mistaken identity. This has no effect on what is of most concern,
vote counting. Time is of the essence.
Brenner stated there isn't anything subverted. She doesn't have a problem
with the machine being purchased. She has a problem that the committee wasn't
formed, and this is where the misunderstanding happened. Two weeks isn't too
much to ask to relieve concerns.
Motion to hold failed for a lack of Council majority, 3 -2 with Crawford
and Fleetwood opposed.
Motion to approve failed for a lack of Council majority, 2 -3 with
Crawford and Fleetwood in favor.
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOR AMBIENT WATER QUALITY
MONITORING UNDER THE CENTENNIAL GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$66,799 (AB2004 -204)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WHATCOM
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES FOR
CONDUCTING SUB -ACUTE DETOXIFICATION AND ALCOHOL
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $767,500 (AB2004 -205)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY TO IMPLEMENT A NUTRIENT
MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROJECT TO DEVELOP,
PRODUCE AND CONDUCT RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS
THAT FURTHER DEVELOP THE ATTITUDES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
NECESSARY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF IMPROVED
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN WHATCOM COUNTY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $47,000 (AB2004 -206)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY TO IMPLEMENT AN INTEGRATED
PEST MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROJECT TO
DEVELOP, PRODUCE AND CONDUCT RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL
EFFORTS THAT FURTHER DEVELOP THE ATTITUDES, KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN WHATCOM COUNTY
IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,000 (AB2004 -207)
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #04-
47 TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, KENWORTH NORTHWEST, FOR A
REPLACEMENT DUMP TRUCK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,918.94
(AB2004 -208)
OTHER ITEMS
1. REPORT ON PRESENTATION BY JIM DAWSON, PEOPLE FOR PUGET
SOUND, REGARDING PROPER STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR
SHELLFISH AREAS (AB2004 -212)
Roy reported for the Natural Resources Committee and stated there was an
excellent presentation in committee regarding managing stormwater onsite.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2004 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
FIFTH REQUEST (AB2004 -197)
Crawford stated he is concerned about what the Council just did about the
voter registration system. He asked if Ms. Forslof could contact these people who
are concerned and see if they can get some agreement, and then reconvene the
Council by the end of the week to pass that item.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated he advised Ms. Forslof to do just
that. They will follow up to get this moving. The administration is prepared to
meet with the Council next Tuesday about this issue if the Council chooses.
Roy asked if the Council can approve money for the project without naming
exactly which it is. Desler stated the Council has already done that in the 2004
budget.
Crawford stated the councilmembers should keep their schedules open to try
and get a quorum to see this passes. This system has to be in place by July 15.
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Brenner stated they can discuss it again at next week's Water Resources
work session.
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to adopt the ordinance.
Motion to adopt carried unanimously.
3. ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BIENNIAL BUDGET PROCESS BEGINNING
WITH FISCAL YEARS 2005 AND 2006 (AB2004 -199)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to adopt the ordinance.
Motion to adopt carried unanimously.
4. RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPEN
SPACE /OPEN SPACE AND OPEN SPACE TIMBER APPLICATIONS
(AB2004 -209)
Fleetwood reported for the Planning and Development Committee and
moved to approve the resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Items.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, asked that item four be pulled from
Introduction Items. Administration determined that the proposed ordinance
requires more administrative review and possible amendments before introduction.
Roy moved to withdraw item four.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to accept Introduction Items one through three, five, and six
carried unanimously.
1. RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST PROPERTY AT
4739 ALDERSON ROAD, BLAINE, WA, PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM
CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (AB2004-
200)
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2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 1.10
(AB2004 -201A)
3. ORDINANCE TO PERMANENTLY CLOSE GARRISON ROAD FROM SR 9
(EAST BADGER ROAD) TO APPROXIMATELY 0.01 MILES SOUTH OF SR
9 (AB2004 -210)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, TITLE 12
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL (AB2004 -211)
ADDENDA:
S. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF COUNTY OWNED
PROPERTY FOR CITY OF BELLINGHAM OWNED PROPERTY (AB2004-
213)
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2004 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
SIXTH REQUEST (AB2004 -214)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Crawford stated the Finance Committee had a presentation today about the
Depot Square building project for the farmer's market. The presentation was very
impressive.
Caskey- Schreiber stated all the school districts in Whatcom County have
signed up with the Northwest Air Pollution Authority (NWAPA) for diesel school bus
retrofits.
Roy stated she attended the regional mental health board meeting last week.
There are serious funding issues on the horizon, about the State not paying for any
non - Medicaid eligible people to get any kind of mental health services.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
The Council approved these minutes on June 1 , 2004.
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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.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Laurie Caskey- Schreiber, Council Vice -Chair
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