HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil March 25 1997WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting
March 25, 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 made the following announcements:
In the Committee of the Whole meeting, discussion was held regarding negotiations on
bargaining with the Sheriff =s Department support staff (AB97 -123). Discussion was held
regarding Health Department leases (AB97 -124). Direction was given. A presentation was
given by members of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding forest board land
revenues (AB97 -114).
A plaque in appreciation of service was presented to Terry Galvin, Senior Planner and
Development Services, Planning. In his absence, Michael Knapp, Planning and Development
Services Director, accepted the plaque.
OPEN SESSION
The following person addressed Council in open session:
Ed Nikula, Sanitary Service: Solid Waste Disposal (AB96 -362)
CONSENT AGENDA
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved approval
of all items.
Brenner requested item 4 be removed.
Motion to approve items 1, 2, 3 and 5 carried unanimously.
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REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD A BID
TO BLYTHE PLUMBING AND HEATING, LOW BIDDER, FOR
INSTALLATION OF NEW JAIL COOLING TOWER AND NEW PIPING
(AB97 -116)
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AUTHORIZE
EXPENDITURE FOR IMPROVEMENT OF E. AXTON ROAD - HANNEGAN
ROAD TO STARRY ROAD - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL COUNTY
PARTICIPATORY FUNDS (AB97 -117)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH NICHOLLS ENGINEERING TO PERFORM
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE
SAXON ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE SOUTH FORK OF THE NOOKSACK
RIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,359.66 (AB97 -118)
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
#97 -13 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE NEW PICKUP TRUCKS (AB97 -119)
Imhof moved approval of item 4.
Motion carried 6 -1 with Brenner opposed.
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID
#97 -08 FOR THE ANNUAL DRY DOCKING OF THE WHATCOM CHIEF TO THE
SOLE BIDDER, MCI, IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,782.80 (AB97 -120)
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN ROADS IN THE VICINITY OF THE
BAKERVIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK AS COUNTY ROADS (AB97 -082)
Dave Wareing, Executive =s Office, gave a background of the issue. The Executive
recommends approval because this is one of the few remaining light industrial areas in the
County =s inventory, which generates a good revenue. There is the desire to foster the growth in
this area of these commercial enterprises to the financial benefit of the County. Also, there is
increasing commercial traffic growth in the area. Jeff Monsen, Public Works Director,
distributed a map of the area (on file). In answer to a question regarding current conditions, he
stated the estimate of $250,000 to restore the road is for the amount of work needed.
Nelson opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Pat Lundquist, 2707 Jefferson Street
Chris Chisholm, 2314 MacKenzie Avenue, Bellingham
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John Morgan
Doug Smith, 585 E. Bakerview
Ginger Essex, representing the applicants
Rick Eaton, representing Bakerview Industrial Park
Hearing no one else, Nelson closed the public hearing.
Dawson moved to adopt the ordinance.
There was discussion on the motion. (Clerks Note: Tape 1, side B) Monsen explained
that the $250,000 he referred to earlier would be the cost of bringing the roads up to rural
standards of the time they were originally built (approximately 20 years ago), not today's
standards. The County does not assume greater liability because of the substandard road. The
Irongate Road was put in 15 to 20 years ago. Further discussion followed. Topics discussed
included: liability; economic viability; and the original agreement.
Sutter moved to table the ordinance until the following information regarding an
agreement is obtained: On page 12 (Page 4 of a January 8, 1985 letter from Thomas L.
Rosenburg, City Engineer) regarding the city sewer hookup, has this agreement ever been
entered into? Regarding page 12, #3, sentence #1, were these contributions ever made and, if so,
where the funds are that have been collected? Regarding page 12, #3, the last sentence, were the
contributions made to the City or County, and what was done with them? Further discussion
followed.
Motion to table carried 4 -3 with Imhof, Brown and Brenner opposed. This item will be
placed in Public Works and Capital Projects Committee after the agreement and requested
information has been gathered from the Executive =s Office.
2. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON BAKERVIEW
ROAD FROM HANNEGAN ROAD TO JAMES STREET ROAD, LOCATED
WITHIN SECTIONS 8 AND 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF
W.M. (AB97 -108)
Nelson opened the public hearing, and no one spoke.
Nelson closed the public hearing.
Imhof moved adoption.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF COUNTY OWNED
PROPERTY TO THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, REQUEST #97 -2 (AB97 -109A)
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Barbara Cory, Treasurer, gave a staff report.
Nelson opened the public hearing, and no one spoke.
Nelson closed the public hearing.
Brown moved to approve the resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY, REQUEST
#97 -1 (AB97 -11OA)
Barbara Cory, Treasurer, gave a staff report. She recommended sale at public auction.
Nelson opened the public hearing, and no one spoke.
Nelson closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved approval of the resolution.
Imhof moved a friendly amendment to make minimum bid the cost of the foreclosure.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF HEARING EXAMINER =S RECOMMENDED
APPROVAL OF A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FILED BY PACIFIC
INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS FOR AGATEWAY PACIFIC TERMINAL-
(MDP92 -0003) (SHS92 -0020) (AB97 -112)
Starkenburg reported for Planning and Development Committee and moved approval
with the 43 conditions recommended by the Hearing Examiner.
Motion to approve carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Imhof moved to accept the introduction items.
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Motion carried unanimously.
1. REQUEST BY MARGARET CURTIS, P.E., (FOR P. J. MURRAY- JONES)
FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
(AB97 -115) (HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL W14ATCOM COUNTY ZONING
MAP FROM RURAL TEN ACRE (R10A) TO RURAL FIVE ACRE (R5A) FOR
26 ACRES (TWO PARCELS) ON THE BRUCE ROAD, SOUTH OF CUSTER
(AB97 -121)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET, REQUEST #3 (AB97 -122)
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Comprehensive Plan (AB96 -051): Nelson announced the record for the written
testimony is open until March 27 at 4 p.m.
Loomis Trail Road (AB97 -105): Gibson briefly updated Council on this bid issue,
which is set for hearing on Friday, March 28.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Marina Mason, Recording Secretary
These minutes were approved by Council on 91997.
ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown- Davis, Council Clerk L. Ward Nelson, Council Chair
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