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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council
October 21, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 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 Committee of the Whole held discussion with
Water Resources Manager Bruce Roll regarding WRIA issues (AB2003-
025). The Committee of the Whole approved a recommendation for the Water
Resources Inventory Area vote.
McShane also announced that the Committee of the Whole held brief
discussion on the resolution certifying and accepting the proposed poll book
for the Bertrand Watershed Improvement District formation election (an
irrigation district) (AB2003- 226B). The Council will discuss this item later in
the meeting.
Pete Kremen, County Executive, read the 2004 budget message (on file).
MINUTES CONSENT
Nelson moved to approve the Minutes Consent items.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. CORRECTION - REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JUNE 17,
2003
2. BOARD OF HEALTH FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
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3. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR OCTOBER 7, 2003
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
Leonard Lindstrom, resident, stated speaking is an important talent for all
Americans. All mouth and no ears is the worst kind of torture. All Americans have
their rights and freedoms, and they have their right to use them.
Nathaniel Wallace, 3220 Alderwood Avenue, Bellingham, stated he wanted to
talk about parks and recreation. Frisbee golf in the parks is growing. According to
one local business, there are 1,500 customers buying Frisbees. He asked what will
go on with that in the future in Bellingham.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. DEVELOPER RE- IMBURSEMENT APPLICATION SUBMITTED FOR
BEACON ROAD (AB2003 -260)
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
2. ORDINANCE CONTINUING THE INTERIM CONDITIONAL USE
CRITERIA ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 2003 -027 FOR THE SITING OF
MUSHROOM COMPOSTING AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN THE
AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT (AB2003 -158A)
Caskey- Schreiber asked if a permanent ordinance will come forward.
Brenner stated that it will. Staff is not ready to bring a final ordinance yet.
Caskey- Schreiber asked if it went through the Planning Commission.
Brenner stated she believed the original ordinance did. She didn't know
about this ordinance. This is an interim ordinance.
McShane opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
Greg Barlean, Hopewell Neighborhood Association, stated the residents of
the area are still out there and still watching. There are 400 residents who are still
concerned about this matter. He thanked the County Council for what it's done so
far. He would like to see this ordinance rolled over. He would like to see the
permanent ordinance that is eventually adopted be the same as this interim
ordinance. That's the way it was done in British Columbia. The industry didn't
collapse under the weight of the law there.
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Hearing no one else, McShane closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved to adopt the ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY 2004 ANNUAL
ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (AB2003 -332)
Joe Rutan, County Engineer, gave a staff report and stated he is available to
answer questions. He gave a presentation on this item earlier in the day at the
Public Works Committee.
McShane asked the result of the committee's discussion on possibly closing
Frost Road.
Brenner stated the committee didn't vote on it because of the hearing. No
one on the committee wanted to make that amendment.
Rutan stated there is a proposed amendment to add item 16 to the alternate
list as a placeholder for $20,000 for preliminary engineering to extend West Illinois
from Marine Drive to Nome Street.
Brenner stated the committee voted to include that amendment to the
resolution.
McShane opened the public hearing and, hearing no one, closed the public
hearing.
Caskey- Schreiber stated the committee had a lengthy discussion about Frost
Road and how the Council should look at funding road projects. They've never
closed roads because of improvements that were too expensive. They asked if
there should be criteria about closing roads. This road averaged 180 trips daily
before it was closed. The road is 1.1 miles long. She's not convinced that
investing $589,000 to fix the road is best for the county.
McShane stated that Councilmember Fleetwood moved approval of the
resolution.
Brenner stated it's a bad precedent to set to change the rules. This is a very
old road in the county. If the Council used that criteria, they would close a lot of
roads. Building a new road that is a mile long would cost $1 million or more,
especially going over a creek. This is half that cost to reopen a road that has been
in use. The numbers given were a few years old. Traffic will increase on that road
because of the nature of the county. There will be more traffic on all roads. A big
culvert would have been better than a bridge, but a bridge was the
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recommendation of the Public Works staff. Contractors who've done these kinds of
jobs say that a big culvert would provide as much strength and safety as a bridge
and would allow the fish to go through. They're doing that in other areas.
Whatever they do, they should not close Frost Road. It gives people an alternate
route. The fire marshal spoke in favor of keeping the road open.
Nelson stated he traveled that area extensively. There is only one access
into Sumas from that area. They had to keep as many routes as possible open for
safety reasons. If something happened to the other road, it's better to have a
route open to Sumas. Nelson asked if there needs to be a motion to include the
proposed item 16 to the alternate list, as recommended by staff.
Fleetwood accepted that item as a friendly amendment to his motion
to approve the resolution.
Nelson moved to include $10,000 to study overhead illumination at the Yew
Street Road and Samish Way intersection. Rutan stated the staff could begin to
analyze overhead illumination and then amend the annual road program and ask
the Council for the money later.
Crawford stated that intersection is almost hidden. He's concerned that the
Public Works Department has a methodology of evaluating roads based on safety
issues. He's concerned about putting this item that might not be a safety concern
ahead of something else that is a safety concern. Don't bump another project that
protects public safety. Rutan stated item nine includes $50,000 for preliminary
engineering and right -of -way. Staff can use that money to analyze the overhead
illumination. Staff can come to the Council and create a separate project in
advance of the Yew Street project.
Nelson stated the intersection can't be seen. With more use on Samish Way,
there could be more harm. He's talked to the neighbors, who agree that it's a
problem. If it's a problem, address it now. He wants to know the cost, including a
power source for the light. Rutan stated they also want to make sure they place
the illumination appropriately so they don't have to move it when they do the
proposed extension. That's why it's appropriate to be part of project nine.
Nelson asked if they need $10,000 added. Rutan stated they do not. Staff
can look at that intersection now, which is why it's on the annual road program
now.
Nelson amended his motion to include evaluation of illumination at the
Yew Street Road and Samish Way intersection as part of project nine.
Brenner stated the committee understood that this would not bump any
other project. The Council will just get some information. Rutan stated the staff is
planning on working on that project anyway.
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Motion to amend carried unanimously.
McShane moved to remove the Frost Road culvert /bridge replacement
project from the list and replace it with a Frost Road closure. The money could be
directed to do a lot of work on South Pass Road, which has serious problems and on
Reese Hill Road itself, which will need significant repairs in the future.
Motion failed 2 -5 with Caskey- Schreiber and McShane in favor.
Motion to approve the resolution as amended carried unanimously.
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, GENERAL PURPOSES GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 (AB2003 -341)
(Clerk's Note: The CDBG required handouts are included in the Council's
packet.)
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, gave a staff report and stated the
County has been working with the Birch Bay area for a long time to develop an
application for $1 million for a community development block grant. This grant
would construct new sanitary sewers in the community around Birch Bay. On -site
septic systems in that area have degraded. There is concern about shellfish quality
and water quality. The Council is required to hold a public hearing and approve a
resolution supporting an application. The administration is working with the Birch
Bay Water and Sewer District Manager. The criteria used to examine the nature of
the problem and the support will be enough to generate money to allow the project
to move forward successfully.
McShane asked if there is a needs -based approach to funding individuals.
Desler stated there is. Enough people in the community are relatively low- income
and will qualify.
This is the first time the County has used this funding source. The County
has chosen not to engage in this funding source in years past because it is an
intensive, bureaucratic process. There is a heavy load of regulations. The County
is planning to use this fund source with a series of programs including a housing
trust fund. The County is learning how to deal with a complicated administrative
process.
McShane asked if the County should have a set of criteria when it considers
these applications. The area is an urban growth area not adjacent to a city. The
County is playing the role that a city government would play. The same would be
true in Kendall. Elsewhere, the County should be leery of getting involved. Desler
stated he doesn't know all the components yet of the administrative burden. If the
application is approved, the administration will carry it out effectively. The
administration will work with the Birch Bay Sewer and Water District to establish a
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sub - recipient relationship. That means the district will take on certain County
duties. The County will assume the district can do those duties properly because
the County has ultimate liability.
Brenner stated that isn't what they are dealing with regarding other
proposals. Deal with this proposal on its own merits.
McShane opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
Earl Listebarger, 8472 Cedar Way, Birch Bay View Community Association
President, stated they've had meetings trying to sort out how to address the
problems with drain fields. A lot of the problems develop during the rainy season
and some are yearlong. The community used to be made up of weekenders, but is
now mostly made up of full -time residents. This has made the problem continually
worse. The soil is not conducive to having septic systems. They also have urban
residential, four units per acre (UR -4) zoning, which requires sewer. The
community is primarily middle class with some retired and some lower class
younger people. They would like to pursue the sewer, but make it affordable for
everyone there, especially the low income people. The repairs to the septic
systems are not long -term. The problems will come back. The community took an
income survey and met the requirements for the block grant. Also, seventy -six
percent of the people are in favor of the sewer.
Roger Brown, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District General Manager, provided
an updated project description (on file) and stated there have been efforts to fix the
problem over the years that have all been unsuccessful. Birch Bay Water and
Sewer District supports the application. The district is willing to go ahead and build
the sewers without forming a utility local improvement district and recover costs via
connection fees instead of assessments. That way, they can show the block grant
people that they're really ready to proceed. The district intends to bear as much of
the administrative burden as possible. The project has community support.
Attached to the resolution are three letters from the community. The project
summary form was signed by the Executive. It is essentially an executive
summary, and gets done when the application is complete. He'll have to revise it
to reflect changes that may come up.
Crawford asked if the proposal would tie into Selder Road. Brown stated
there is a manhole where Ridge Road goes into Selder Road.
Crawford asked if all they are talking about is putting in a sewer system to
the area, and if they don't need to do additional pump stations or add capacity to
the treatment plant. Brown stated they don't need to add pump stations or
capacity.
Caskey- Schreiber asked if this will provide sewer to any undeveloped lots
and, if so, a latecomer's fee will be charged. Brown stated the concept is to look at
the sewer system at the end of the design phase to figure out all the potential
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properties that could hook up. That would include property on Selder between the
manhole and the area where they will provide service. There could be other
properties. He'll calculate the number of likely connections, assign a connection fee
to those properties when they hook up.
Sharon Groen, 8407 Selder Road, Blaine, stated she lives in the Birch Bay
View community.
(Clerk's Note: End of tape one, side A.)
Groen continued to state that other sources of funds were explored but the
community development block grant (CDBG) seemed to work the best. Seniors
over 62 years old may be able to access a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
grant to afford the cost of hook up. Mr. Brown is planning to look to the
Department of Ecology for a .5 percent no interest loan. Many of the low income
residents have concerns about affording the sewer installation. Water restriction
mandates from the Department of Health mean laundering and bathing have to
occur away from home for many residents from November to April. Some low -
income residents were laid off from Boeing or Georgia- Pacific. Children are not
allowed to play in some yards after heavy rains because sewer seepage runs over
the ground. There is a real potential health hazard. At least ten of the 84 full -time
households have had sand mound systems installed in the past ten years to solve
their septic failures. In the last three years, the average cost for each is $13,000.
A number of these residents have had problems with them functioning properly due
to topography and demography. The grant is closer to $870,000. there is a limit
of $10,000 per full -time household. There are 84 to 87 full -time households now.
Roy Morrell, resident, stated he is low income and lives off his social
security. He is 76 years old. The sewer would be a hardship if they have to have
liens against property for hookups. He would like block grant approved. Staff from
the Rural Housing Division of the Department of Agriculture in Mt. Vernon has all
the information.
Hearing no one else, McShane closed the public hearing.
Caskey- Schreiber moved to approve the resolution. This is a great
solution for the community. Councilmember Roy has been a great advocate of the
project. She thanked the community for coming up with this solution.
Brenner stated she supports the application. She thanked Roger Brown for
his hard work on this application. In the past, the district requested a ULID, which
is very punitive. Some people might have lost their homes at that time. She's glad
they have a solution that doesn't punish the people who can't afford to pay for it.
Roy stated there are letters from the Health Department, Birch Bay Steering
Committee, and community individuals. This is a popular project, especially given
the shellfish warning. She thanked Roger Brown. This wouldn't have happened
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without his creative efforts. This could be administratively challenging. The County
needs to take a leap of faith and trust that the district will assist with
administration.
Motion carried unanimously.
S. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8 RESOURCE
LANDS — FOREST RESOURCE LANDS SECTION OF THE WHATCOM
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (AB2003 -075C)
Kurt Baumgarten, Planner I, gave a staff report and stated this is part of the
2003 Comprehensive Plan review. Council packet page 291 directs the County to
adopt standards for the administration of forest regulations related to class IV
forest practice conversion activities by December 31, 2005. That is solely for the
purpose of class IV conversion, not class I, II, or III forest practices.
Crawford asked the differences of the different classes of forest practices.
Baumgarten stated it has to do with the perceived impacts. Class IV practices are
described as not meeting the requirements of class I or class II. Class I forest
practices, minimal or specific forest practices, have no direct potential for damaging
public resources. Class II forest practices have less than ordinary potential for
damaging public resources. Class III forest practices require a higher level of
review through the State Department of Natural Resources. Class IV forest
practices take place on lands that are converted, will soon be converted, or have
been platted after January 1, 1960.
McShane stated class IV forest practices should follow the County's critical
areas ordinance instead of other different forest land rules, in terms of buffers.
McShane opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
Linda Hermanutz, 1747 Sapphire Trail, stated she would be in favor of an
ordinance getting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permitting and the
County permitting together so only one agency does permitting.
McShane stated this item is policy direction from which ordinances would
come. Under State law, the County will have to have a County rule governing class
IV forestry applications by 2005.
Hermanutz stated she supported that State law.
Crawford stated there are numerous goals that support that concern. It's
acknowledged that it is something the County needs to work toward.
Caskey- Schreiber stated they all agree that there should be one process,
preferably run by the County, but the County doesn't have control over it.
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Nelson stated he doesn't necessarily share that opinion.
Hearing no one else, McShane closed the public hearing.
McShane moved to forward the ordinance to the concurrency hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, asked that item one be held to the
next meeting. The administration needs to make the written agreement the same
as the verbal agreement.
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved approval of Consent Agenda items two and three.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items two and three carried
unanimously.
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE AND THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM TO PROVIDE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND SCREENING SERVICES TO THE BELLINGHAM
AIRPORT FOR OUTGOING COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $267,450.84 (AB2003 -344)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
SANITARY SERVICE COMPANY FOR THE CEDARVILLE AND BIRCH BAY
TRANSFER STATIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50.00 PER MONTH PER
FACILITY, FOR A FIVE -YEAR TERM (AB2003 -345)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND
POINTS RECYCLING AND REFUSE L.L.C. FOR THE POINT ROBERTS
LANDFILL FACILITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50.00 PER MONTH, FOR A
FIVE YEAR TERM (AB2003 -346)
OTHER ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET,
ELEVENTH REQUEST (AB2003 -340)
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Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to adopt the ordinance.
McShane stated he would abstain because there is funding for the Energy
Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC). He is a member of EFSEC.
Motion carried 6 -0 -1 with McShane abstaining.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING
ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 20.72 — POINT ROBERTS SPECIAL DISTRICT
AND CHAPTER 20.97 — DEFINITIONS (AB2003 -317A)
Fleetwood reported for the Planning and Development Committee and
moved to approve the ordinance with the substitute version of Exhibit A.
Brenner stated that when the Council goes ahead with a vote without
discussion, it's usually because there's been discussion during a committee meeting
earlier in the day.
Motion carried 6 -1 with Crawford opposed.
Crawford stated he has concerns that he brought up about tree retention.
It's been a controversial issue. The Council could be doing additional work.
Brenner stated the tree retention provisions for Point Roberts are very mild.
She hasn't heard any concerns about the tree retention regulations in this area,
which are very different from other tree retention areas.
3. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND ACCEPTING THE PROPOSED POLL
BOOK FOR THE BERTRAND WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FORMATION ELECTION (AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT) (AB2003 -226B)
Nelson moved to approve the resolution.
Brenner stated the concept is a good one. In the future, find a different way
to do the vote. She strongly believes in one vote for one person. It bothers her
that the votes are heavily weighed in favor of the people with the most property. It
may be fine that they'll bear the greatest burden, but it's important to have a
majority vote. The super- minority can make a decision for the majority. Find a
different way to do this in the future.
Caskey- Schreiber asked if there is no other way to do this.
Fleetwood stated it doesn't have to be done this way. The law provides
municipal authorities a great deal of discretion. The voting scheme only has to be
reasonable.
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McShane stated there was a meeting about the bond with the proponents at
some point. He raised the possibility of finding another mechanism for funding.
They were not interested in a local improvement district.
Caskey- Schreiber stated she's questioning the voting process.
Dave Grant, Senior Civil Deputy Prosecutor, stated the County doesn't have
that option. It's governed by Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 87.03. The rules
governing the irrigation district elections are peculiar to the subject matter. They
don't comport with general election laws. The State Supreme Court has already
upheld the different voting procedures. There are issues that could arguably be
raised. For the County's purpose, the County needs to abide by the chapter in the
RCW.
Fleetwood stated the vote is fair, given the disproportionate impact it can
have on some people with more land. As a technical point, there are some ways to
vote differently. Grant stated he is aware of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision
relating to this issue. The State statutes delineate how the election is to proceed.
The County doesn't have the authority to alter the procedures. There is an issue
about husbands and wives who hold property as community property have the
prerogative to divide their votes. Anyone else in business relationships have to
vote as a block.
Brenner stated she agreed that there is a disproportionate burden on the
larger property owners. However, the larger property owners could form their own
entity to pay for it themselves. Whether or not it's disproportionate, they are
requiring people who will not gain any benefit to pay for this. They don't have an
equal vote. That's unfair. She will support the resolution because they don't have
a choice. She hoped the County could lobby the State to get those rules changed.
Grant stated the Council sets the boundaries of the district. There are guidelines in
the statutes for defining where the boundaries ought to be. Part of the guidelines
speaks to the issue of whether the land would be benefited by the district. No
benefit is a basis for withdrawing land from the district.
McShane stated there is an opportunity to change the boundary.
Brenner stated they can only gerrymander that boundary so much. It has to
have a contiguous boundary. She preferred to lobby the State to change the rules
for the next time they do one of these. The concept of forming the district is a
great idea.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
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1. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE CHAPTER
OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (CHAPTER 2),
WHICH INCLUDES RURAL LANDS (AB2003 -075E)
Fleetwood reported for the Planning and Development Committee and stated
this item was held in committee for two weeks.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Brenner moved to accept the Introduction Items, including the addendum.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP FOR 0.76 ACRES IN THE CROSSROADS
COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION OF HINOTE'S CORNER (AB2003 -075F)
2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL 2004 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET
(AB2003 -228B)
3. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTY AND
STATE PURPOSES IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR THE
YEAR OF 2004 PURSUANT TO HOME RULE CHARTER SECTION 6.10
(AB2003 -347)
4. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTY ROAD
PURPOSES IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR THE YEAR
2004 PURSUANT TO HOME RULE CHARTER SECTION 6.10 (AB2003-
348)
5. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR COUNTY
CONSERVATION FUTURES PURPOSES IN WHATCOM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, FOR THE YEAR 2004 PURSUANT TO HOME RULE
CHARTER SECTION 6.10 (AB2003 -349)
6. RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
ZONE DISTRICT (WCFCZD) FUNDING MECHANISM (AB2003 -351)
(COUNCIL ACTING AS THE FCZDBS)
7. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY 2004 PHYSICAL
PLANT AND FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM (AB2003 -352)
ADDENDUM:
8. RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE USA PATRIOT ACT (AB2003-
353)
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OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
There were no reports or other items.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
These minutes were approved by Council on November 18 , 2003.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dan McShane, Council Chair
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