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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council
November 25, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council Chair Dan McShane
in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
Present:
Barbara Brenner
Laurie Caskey- Schreiber
Sam Crawford
Seth Fleetwood
Sharon Roy
L. Ward Nelson
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Absent:
None
McShane announced that the discussion with David Grant, Senior Deputy
Prosecutor, regarding BP Cogeneration Plant issues (AB2003 -018) scheduled for
the Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled.
MINUTES CONSENT
1. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2003
Nelson moved to approve the Minutes Consent item.
Motion carried unanimous /y.
OPEN SESSION (20 MINUTES1
The following people spoke:
Dennis Jones, 1487 Sudden Valley, stated there is a potential problem with
water districts using money in a certain fund for something else. Also, there is a
problem with the 1992 joint resolution, goal three regarding the Lake Whatcom
watershed. The total maximum daily load (TMDL) study, Utah State University
(USU) study, and the Department of Ecology (DOE) study is a fundamental part the
Lake Whatcom Management Plan. There are problems with it, but the study is
vitally important. Keep it on the table. With recent legislation, it is a vital
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management tool to keep people committed. Don't let extremists on either end
take control of it. Even though the study is expensive and has problems, it should
be fixed with the adequate data they need to show water quality is being sustained.
Brandon Jordan, 7231 Secluded Lane, Ferndale, referenced Consent Agenda
item seven, the request authorization for the Executive to enter into an
agreement between Whatcom County and Sudden Valley Community
Association, City of Bellingham, and Water District No. 10 to purchase a
restrictive covenant on 83 Sudden Valley tax title lots, in an amount of
approximately $18,210 (AB2003 -378). He is a builder who does a lot of work
in Sudden Valley. He recently went to the tax foreclosure auction during which
several Sudden Valley lots were sold. The average sale price of the lots was
approximately $4,000. For a cost of $18,000, the Sudden Valley Community
Association would make those 83 lots non - buildable, and then go to a public
auction. Those lots would be sold for the minimum bid because they have
restrictive covenants that no one can build on them. If those 83 lots are sold at a
cost of $800, as opposed to $4,000, the County would lose approximately
$230,000. Also, if this item would go through, it would limit construction on lots
that are not easy to build on. However, some lots are very buildable and
contractors are willing to pay good money for them. If the lots remain on the tax
title list, the County could sell them for decent revenue. If this item is approved,
the lots wouldn't be sold for anything beyond the minimum bid.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. RESOLUTION BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY -WIDE
FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT (WCFCZD) MODIFYING AND
EXTENDING THE CURRENT WCFCZD FUNDING MECHANISM AND
LEVELS FOR THE SUMAS /NOOKSACK /EVERSON SUBZONE (COUNCIL
ACTING AS THE FCZDBS) (AB2003 -365)
Crawford stated the Finance Committee recommends funding option six.
Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, gave a staff report and explained the
different funding options. He submitted a revised resolution that includes option six
and also includes language that clearly defines flood hazard areas, including what is
in the flood plain and what is out of the flood plain.
McShane opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
Tom Westergreen, 4800 South Pass Road, Sumas, stated the current
subzone is probably adequate, fair and should be continued. The arguments for
changing the countywide funding mechanism don't apply to the community -based
subzones. He participated in the meeting Monday of the subzone advisory
committee representatives. This new option is based more on acreage than
assessment value, so it changes the tax burden toward the larger agriculture and
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forestry parcels. If they have to go with one of the new options, option six seems
to even things out, closer to the current funding mechanism.
Monsen asked that the Council keep the hearing open until December 9 in
order to get written testimony from the State.
Jerry Jergens, 7188 Mission Road, Everson, stated he appreciates the input
and effort that has been done on this funding mechanism. They've got it to a point
that's doable for the funds the subzones need. He recommended approval.
McShane moved to keep the hearing open to December 9 to receive
additional input on the issue.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY -WIDE
FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT (WCFCZD) MODIFYING AND
EXTENDING THE CURRENT WCFCZD FUNDING MECHANISM AND
LEVELS FOR THE ACME /VAN ZANDT SUBZONE (COUNCIL ACTING AS
THE FCZDBS) (AB2003 -366)
McShane opened the public hearing and, hearing no one, moved to keep
the hearing open to December 9 to receive additional input on the issue.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY -WIDE
FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT (WCFCZD) MODIFYING AND
EXTENDING THE CURRENT WCFCZD FUNDING MECHANISM AND
LEVELS FOR THE LYNDEN /EVERSON SUBZONE (COUNCIL ACTING AS
THE FCZDBS) (AB2003 -367)
McShane opened the public hearing and, hearing no one, moved to keep
the hearing open to December 9 to receive additional input on the issue.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL "CONSENT AGENDA" ITEM
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved approval of Consent Agenda items one through ten. Item four includes
a substitute scope of work. Item seven includes revisions submitted by staff.
Crawford withdrew item seven. He asked to hold this over for two weeks.
There is a potential for higher value due to the possible Lake Whatcom Connector.
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Brenner withdrew item eight.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items one through six and eight
through ten as amended carried unanimously.
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF TEN POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES USING THE
WASHINGTON STATE CONTRACT, FROM FRONTIER FORD FOR A
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $226,347.83 (AB2003 -372)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE
AWARD OF BID #03 -75, THE ANNUAL LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AND
COMPANIES INTERESTED IN RENTING THEIR EQUIPMENT TO THE
COUNTY, IN AN AMOUNT THAT MAY EXCEED $35,000 WITH A SINGLE
VENDOR (AB2003 -373)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND EXIGENT COMPUTER
GROUP, INC. FOR UPGRADE OF AUDITOR'S RECORDING
APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,200 (AB2003-
374)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND STEWART & KING
PARTNERSHIP, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PAUL SCHISSLER
ASSOCIATES, IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $40,000 FOR PHASE I -
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR KENDALL COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER,
WITH UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $34,000 FOR PHASE II, IF THE
PROJECT IS DEEMED FEASIBLE, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$74,000 (AB2003 -375)
S. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT ADDENDUM BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND RICH
ULLSMITH, DDS FOR JAIL DENTAL SERVICES, INCREASING THE
HOURLY WAGE TO $120 WITH ANY TIME OVER ONE HOUR BILLED AT
$60 PER HALF -HOUR, FOR A MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE OF $17,000
(AB2003 -376)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND COMPU -TECH, INC.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF AS /400
BASED APPLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF THE
TREASURER /ASSESSOR SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,200
(AB2003 -377)
7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND SUDDEN VALLEY
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, CITY OF BELLINGHAM, AND WATER
DISTRICT NO. 10 TO PURCHASE A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ON 83
SUDDEN VALLEY TAX TITLE LOTS, IN AN AMOUNT OF
APPROXIMATELY $18,210 (AB2003 -378)
Crawford stated he's talked with several citizens and County administration
late this afternoon. There is a possibility that some of these lots have a higher
value now than when they went up for auction, because of the Lake Whatcom
connector. A buildable lot in Sudden Valley could be worth $15,000 to $20,000.
The purpose of this program is to lessen development impacts in the Lake Whatcom
watershed. However, the question is whether there is the potential for generating
close to $500,000 in revenue for the County. That is the dollar range they are
talking about for leveraging to look at much larger parcels of land in the Lake
Whatcom watershed. The City of Bellingham just spent $300,000 on a small
number of lots in a small area in the watershed. Their track record of pursuing the
best benefit for the money invested is something worth considering. No one in the
administration has a problem holding this in committee. There are ten property
owners who are affected because they're buying adjoining lots. They would have to
wait two more weeks before purchasing those lots. Those lots are not the lots for
which he wants to talk about reassessing the value.
Caskey- Schreiber stated she is opposed to the request. This is one of the
most economical methods of reducing density in the watershed. By spending
$18,000, they are going to remove 83 homes in the watershed. They've spent
much more money for much less of a density reduction. It's necessary to minimize
the negative effects of development in the watershed. This is a surefire way of
keeping the human element out of the watershed.
Crawford moved to hold in committee for two weeks so the Council and
administration can look into this.
Brenner stated she would support the motion, but if they can do more of this
and less downzoning, they would get a lot of benefit for the money spent. It's not
just about the revenue the County gets when a lot is developed. The development
requires more in services than the money it generates in revenue. This is a less
onerous way to reduce density in the watershed than downzoning.
Roy stated she agreed with Councilmember Caskey- Schreiber. There's been
a lot of input by a lot of different people representing different entities. The Council
has thought this through. She's reluctant to back out now because there could be
some money made. Making money on this is not the objective in the short term.
In the long term, they will save money on water treatment if they can keep density
as low as possible.
Fleetwood agreed with councilmembers Roy and Caskey- Schreiber. He
asked what would happen in the next two weeks that might change their minds.
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Crawford stated he's heard that there is a potential value as buildable lots
for approximately 20 of the lots. If they pursue this, it would not be to make
money for the general fund. He'd be interested in seeing the Council use whatever
it can to protect the watershed, whether it's done through another land buyout,
resource protection program, or another method. He's interested in keeping the
funds generated for the process of environmental protection.
Nelson stated it's a novel approach. He's skeptical about whether or not the
lots are available. He's not concerned about these 80 lots being developed. They
are in areas that have been on the market for years. There are a lot of restrictions
that will prevent them from being developed. If there are some lots that can be
used, they have to consider the Sudden Valley Community's revenue source and
ability to support infrastructure. If these lots can be developed and used, the dues
will create more money for watershed protection over the long run. The Sudden
Valley community is in a better position to provide protection than other
communities. The money used from the sale of those lots could be used to
purchase areas of greater concern. That may be a more appropriate use of the
dollars. He supports looking at the option. They should all keep their minds open
for alternative ways of saving the lake.
Caskey- Schreiber stated they've been informed by the Treasurer that they
cannot use excess sale funds from auctioned lots for anything other than going
back to the district. They can't use it at random to buy land anywhere else. It
doesn't go to the general fund.
Barbara Cory, Treasurer, stated that when the County sells a tax title lot,
any surplus money collected above the taxes, interest, penalties, and costs goes
back to the taxing districts where that lot is located, unless the County purchases
the lot first. Then the County can do what it would like with that lot.
Crawford asked the mechanism by which the County could generate real
money out of these lots to use as it wishes. Cory stated the Council would have to
purchase the lots for the total amount of the taxes, interest, penalties, and costs,
and then it could surplus and sell the lots just like any other County property.
Crawford asked how much the County would pay for those 20 lots. Cory
stated the total is around $73,000 for the lots. The County is sharing the cost with
other jurisdictions.
Caskey- Schreiber stated the County is not buying the lots. It's buying the
development rights on the lots. The lots would be owned by the Sudden Valley
Community Association, which could trade these more valuable lots with other lots
that would be more environmentally valuable.
Motion carried 4 -3 with Roy, McShane, Caskey- Schreiber opposed.
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8. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY SCHEDULE AND POLICIES FOR
UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR
2004 (AB2003 -368)
Crawford stated the Finance Committee approved the substitute resolution.
McShane moved to approve the substitute resolution.
Brenner moved to amend the substitute resolution in section 6.1 - Sick
Leave, section 6.2 - Vacation, and section 6.3.2 - Personal Holiday, to add the
phrase "...but not less than one hour for FLSA exempt employees...."
Motion carried unanimously.
Crawford moved to amend section 7.1 to remove the $34 per month per
councilmember increase. It is a symbolic removal, however, it is important for the
Council to make a symbolic move during a time when the revenues are being
depleted. It's not appropriate for the Councilmembers to take a pay increase. A
couple of weeks ago, he moved to increase the councilmembers' expense accounts
with the idea that they would take a stronger contingent of councilmembers to the
National Association of Counties (NACo) convention in Washington D.C. There's
potential to bring back more revenue for Whatcom County. That motion was not
approved. In the case of personal compensation, he is opposed to an increase.
Brenner requested a friendly amendment to also remove the Executive's
increase.
Crawford did not accept the friendly amendment. The other elected officials
are professionals. They rely solely on this compensation as their income. The
councilmembers are part -time, and rely on other sources for income. The proposed
cost of living adjustment, along with the step increase, is a good plan that's
appropriate for the elected officials and the Executive. The councilmembers are in
a different situation.
Caskey- Schreiber stated it's important to keep these wages linked with the
Executive, as they were supposed to be in the beginning. They are the lowest paid
councilmembers in the entire state. They all work very hard. An increase of
twenty dollars a month won't change her life, but they shouldn't penalize people to
do government service. She takes leave without pay at her job to work on the
Council. She loses money for that. Everyone puts in a lot of time. They shouldn't
be penalized financially to give up time to do this job.
Fleetwood stated he is against the motion. It's tantamount to posturing for
political purposes.
Roy stated she is against the motion. She spent years in education, when
teachers were told the same thing in the 1960's, that they don't do the job for
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money. They do it because they love children and for extra income because the
husbands worked. She reacts strongly for that. In this society, compensation is an
indicator of respect and value. This is symbolic in that way.
McShane stated symbolism is important. His concern is that it would
symbolically send a message that they can't take care of employees the way they
should to attract good people. Treat all employees on an equal footing. That's not
a message he's willing to send. They need to be committed to employees. If they
don't do this for symbolic reasons, it will send the message that they won't meet
the needs of employees who work for less pay than they deserve.
Brenner stated the way the resolution is structured is the problem. People at
the top end of the pay scale are increased thousands of dollars. People at the
bottom end of the pay scale get a cost of living increase that they don't even
notice. She's not talking about the councilmembers, but the full -time employees.
The County increases the pay based on a percentage rather than the same exact
monetary amount for all, which is the way they should do it. She has a problem
with that. The people at the bottom are employees who are barely hanging on.
Her motives are not political posturing, but are because people are having rough
times. She supported the motion. It says that times are tough and the
councilmembers understand that.
Motion to amend failed 2 -5 with Brenner and Crawford in favor.
Crawford stated he supports the resolution. It provides a way for employees
to come forward when there is a significant discrepancy between comparable wages
with county officials in other counties. They've clarified the vehicle by which that
can happen.
(Clerk's Note: End of tape one, side A.)
Crawford continued to state that the elected officials can approach the
Council and present a case for the disparity. The Council will consider it during the
first quarter of the year. That's a reasonable compromise to the concerns.
Caskey- Schreiber stated the agreement was that the elected officials who
want parity with comparable jobs in other counties would have to be behind by ten
percent or more. That isn't specified in section 7.1.2 of the resolution.
McShane stated it is in section 4.3 of the resolution.
Caskey- Schreiber stated some of the elected officials are behind in salary
parity by more than ten percent right now. She is concerned that the three percent
cost of living increase may make them ineligible for the realignment. She asked for
clarity on how they would do this process.
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Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated that during the first quarter of
each year, the administration will look at the wages of all the comparable elected
officials. They will assume that all the counties have made the decision on their
salary levels. The administration will apply that data to this realignment procedure.
Caskey- Schreiber asked if there is a scenario where Whatcom County will
always be behind the comparable counties. She asked how they can rectify that.
Desler stated that if the Council wants a different procedure, it can talk about it.
McShane stated there is a realignment policy in place. Having a separate
process for elected officials may be attractive, but the Council should consider the
entire policy for all realignments. This involves unions. They should consider the
consequences. There is always a potential for Whatcom County to catch up with
other counties if it's careful. Other counties are in financial trouble, too.
Roy stated benefit packages could be considered as a factor in this as well.
They've made a step in the right direction by letting the elected officials have the
same opportunity to evaluate their salaries. Everyone is compared to the same
counties.
Motion to approve as amended carried 6 -1 with Brenner opposed.
9. RESOLUTION SETTING THE HEARING OF NOTICE TO DECLARE
PROPERTY SURPLUS (AB2003 -379)
10. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF WARRANTS MORE
THAN A YEAR OLD (AB2003 -380)
OTHER BUSINESS
Crawford stated the Finance Committee conveyed to the administration the
concern about the future of emergency medical services (EMS). There has been a
considerable amount of feedback from the citizens and constituents. They should
send strong messages to the public about the future of EMS and its continued
service.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated the Executive has been working
on this matter. They've met with many people to discuss the future of EMS in the
community. The Executive is considering forming a group to work on this effort in
the coming weeks and months. The administration hasn't worked with the City of
Bellingham Mayor's Office yet. This is an opportunity to improve the effectiveness
of EMS in the future.
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Crawford stated it's the County's understanding that the City would have to
give the County formal notice to pull out of the contract. Once notified, the
contract would end in three years.
Crawford stated the County has in place the budgeted amount for 2004 to
continue the service as it is. He asked if the City is agreeable to that. Desler
stated the Medic One program will continue to remain in place for 2004 as it
operates it today.
OTHER ITEMS
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
TWELFTH REQUEST (AB2003 -363)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM
COUNTY AND BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. TO OPERATE THE
MODERATE RISK WASTE FACILITY AT 3505 AIRPORT DRIVE
(AB2003 -371)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and stated this item was for discussion only. The administration will come before
the Council again in two weeks for a vote.
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MINERAL RESOURCE LAND DISCLOSURE
REQUIREMENTS AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINING
PERMITS (AB2003 -364)
Roy reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. DISCUSSION OF YEW STREET ROAD /SAMISH WAY INTERSECTION
ILLUMINATION AND RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE OPTION A IN
THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 (AB2003 -381)
Brenner reported for the Public Works and Capital Projects Committee and
moved to approve Option A.
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Caskey- Schreiber stated this was scheduled as an intersection that needed
an upgrade. She asked if the illumination will have to be moved and redone during
the upgrade.
Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director, stated it will not. They will move ahead
with the illumination now, at no impact or cost difference to the project.
item.
Nelson stated he appreciated the Council's indulgence of his work on this
Motion carried unanimously.
S. REPORT ON COMMITTEE DISCUSSION WITH PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR HAL HART REGARDING IMPACT
FEES (AB2003 -331)
Fleetwood reported for the Planning and Development Committee and stated
there was an interesting discussion on impact fees. To begin the process of
creating impact fees, they need to amend the Comprehensive Plan. They have to
decide in the next few weeks whether or not they want to do this now or in 2004,
before the filing deadline for Comprehensive Plan amendments. It's possible to
work on some provisions this year related to traffic, and then spend 2004 thinking
about other impact fees. This item will be back in two weeks.
6. RESOLUTION SETTING MEETING DATES FOR 2004 (AB2003 -370)
Nelson moved to approve the resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
JUDITH COBB, ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVE,
AND MICHELLE PADDIE, CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ANIMAL
CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AB2003 -382)
Fleetwood moved to confirm the appointments.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
TRUDY ADAMS TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVISORY
BOARD (AB2003 -383)
Crawford moved to confirm the appointment.
Motion carried unanimously.
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9. REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF THE EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF
MARTY MAYBERRY TO THE AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(AB2003 -384)
Nelson moved to confirm the appointment.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
1. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(CHAPTER 11) (AB2003 -075D)
Roy reported for the Natural Resources Committee and stated they are still
working through this item. The committee will probably finish during the next
committee meeting.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Items.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING
MAP AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
MAP FOR SOME AREAS WITHIN THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED
(AS DEFINED ON THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP)
(AB2003 -386)
2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2004 WHATCOM COUNTY UNIFIED FEE
SCHEDULE (AB2003 -350)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
THIRTEENTH REQUEST (AB2003 -385)
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 1.10
(AB2003 -379A)
S. RESOLUTION FORWARDING A REQUEST TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
AUDITOR TO INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION OF THE CITY
OF BLAINE INTO FIRE DISTRICT 13 (IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW
52.04) ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION (AB2003-
387)
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6. RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC OF THE COUNCIL'S INTENT TO
FILL ONE VACANT POINT ROBERTS FIRE COMMISSIONER POSITION,
PER RCW 42.12 AND RCW 52.14 (AB2003 -388)
OTHER BUSINESS
See above.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
There were no reports or other items.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
These minutes were approved by Council on December 9 , 2003.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dan McShane, Council Chair
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