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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil January 28 1997WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Regular Council Meeting January 28, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Council Chair Ward Nelson in the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue. Also Present: Absent: Marlene Dawson None Barbara Brenner Tom Brown Alvin Starkenburg Kathy Sutter Robert Imhof ANNOUNCEMENTS Nelson announced that during the Committee of the Whole meeting, the Hearing Examiner =s decision of the appeal filed by Hickey was discussed (AB96 -416). Imhof moved to uphold the Hearing Examiner's decision. Motion carried 6 -0 with Starkenburg abstaining. Civil Prosecutor Dan Gibson gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan. He announced there will be a Council hearing on February 25, with adoption of the Comp Plan scheduled for March 11. Public input needs to begin as soon as possible for the Critical Areas Ordinance, which is scheduled for adoption on March 11. He urged direction be given that work already done begin to go forward to the public. Nelson moved to request Administration to direct staff to send the draft plan of the Critical Areas Ordinance to Planning Commission for review and to Council to begin the public process. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 17 AND DECEMBER 10, 1996 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 22, 1996 SPECIAL Regular Council Minutes, 1/28/97, Page 1 COUNCIL MEETING Sutter moved approval of the minutes. Motion to approve carried unanimously. OPEN SESSION The following people addressed Council: Chris Smith, 8528 Custer School Road, Custer: Custer in the Urban Growth Area (AB96 -051) Saim Ural, 3431 Alm Road: Gravel operation of Aggregates West (AB97 -044) Robin Dexter, 3726 Broad Street, Bellingham: Natural Resources Committee regarding water related issues (AB97 -041); pay increase for Council members (AB97 -040) Richard Gilda: Resignation of two County planners Bruce Haas, 3501 Alm Road: Gravel operation of Aggregates West (AB97 -044) Hearing no one else, Nelson closed the open session. CONSENT AGENDA Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved approval of the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OXFORD HOUSES (AB97 -045) 2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WHATCOM VOLUNTEER CENTER (AB97 -046) 3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WHATCOM COUNTY FAMILIES (AB97 -047) 4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Regular Council Minutes, 1/28/97, Page 2 FOR SPECIAL EVENT FUNDING (AB97 -048) 5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WHATCOM DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER FOR SERVICES TO THE SUPERIOR AND DISTRICT COURTS (AB97 -049) 6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WHATCOM GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES FOR STATUTORILY MANDATED GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES FOR MINORS (AB97 -050) 7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KAMRAR, ELICH, PAGE, HEYDRICH, FOLLIS, NELSON, BERNSTEIN & MCLEAN FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES (AB97 -051) 8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MCGREEVY & FRECH FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES (AB97 -052) 9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RODNEY R. MOODY FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES (AB97 -053) 10. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JENIFER J. GREFF FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES (AB97 -054) 11. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DESMOND D. KOLKE FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES (AB97 -055) 12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RUSTAND INC. FOR OFF -SITE WORK RELEASE BEDS (AB97 -056) 13. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VISITING NURSE PERSONAL SERVICES FOR INMATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL INMATES (AB97 -057) OTHER ITEMS ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET, REQUEST #13 (AB96 -036) Regular Council Minutes, 1/28/97, Page 3 Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR 2000 AND 2001 (AB97 -040) Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to approve the resolution. Brenner moved to amend packet page 16, lines 15 and 16 of the resolution, to read "may not exceed- $14,500 per Council Member. AFor the year 2000, the salary shall may not exceed $14,500 per Council Member; For the year 2001, the salary sha44 be may not exceed $14,500 per Council Member.- Motion to approve carried unanimously. Main motion to approve as amended carried unanimously. 3. COUNCIL REVIEW OF AN APPLICANT =S REQUEST TO HOLD THEIR APPLICATION TO AMEND THE LYNDEN/NOOKSACK VALLEY SUBAREA PLAN MAP (AB97 -038) Starkenburg reported for Planning and Development Committee and moved approval. Motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER =S DECISION ON STOP WORK ORDER (APL94 -0021) FILED BY MICHAEL HICKEY (AB96 -416) See AAnnouncements -. 5. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WHATCOM COUNTY VOTING PRECINCTS FOR THE CITY OF FERNDALE (AB97 -034) Imhof moved to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Council Minutes, 1/28/97, Page 4 6. REQUEST COUNCIL CONFIRMATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO RE- APPOINT JANET LUTZ -SMITH TO THE MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD (AB97 -058) Imhof moved to confirm the reappointment. Motion carried unanimously. 7. REQUEST COUNCIL CONFIRMATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO RE- APPOINT TERI HEWITT AND CARRIE ROLFE TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD (AB97 -059) Imhof moved to confirm the reappointments. Motion carried unanimously. INTRODUCTION ITEMS Imhof moved to accept the introduction items. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDING LYNDEN NOOKSACK VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP FOR FORTY ACRES, FROM COMMERCIAL FORESTRY (CF) TO RURAL FIVE ACRE (R5A) AND RURAL FORESTRY (RF) (AB97 - 060) 2. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON WEST MAIN ROAD, BERTHUSEN ROAD AND LOOMIS TRAIL ROAD (AB97 -061) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED) 3. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON N. ENTERPRISE ROAD AND HARKSELL ROAD (AB97 -062) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED) REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Coalition of Washington Counties (AB97 -001): Sutter commented on the luncheon held last Friday, which had a good response. Regular Council Minutes, 1/28/97, Page 5 Water Resources Management Group (AB97 -041): Dawson noted this item was discussed in Natural Resources Committee. She will be requesting funds, which will be discussed in Finance and Administrative Services Committee. She noted she would like more Council participation. Drayton Harbor Grant for Septic Systems (AB97 -039): Dawson made a brief comment. Washington State General Information (AB97 -001): Imhof noted the County Road Administration Board (CRAB) met two weeks ago in Olympia. The Board is working to bring items to the legislature to try to get more road money into our County. Starkenburg noted Terry Galvin's resignation (Planning and Development Services), pointing out that Elizabeth Sjostrom (Planning and Development Services) is also leaving. He much appreciated her work, as well as that from other staff members and legal counsel. Brenner stated she has received a letter from TCI stating that the weather channel will be reinstated. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Marina Mason, Recording Secretary These minutes were approved by the Council on , 1997. ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Dana Brown- Davis, Council Clerk L. Ward Nelson, Council Chair Regular Council Minutes, 1/28/97, Page 6