HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil August 6 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting
August 6, 1996
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
There were no announcements.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: for the following
meetings: June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, 1996 Regular Council Meetings; June 4 and 18, July 16,
1996 Special Council Work Sessions.
Starkenburg moved approval of the minutes.
Sutter moved the following corrections:
On page 156 of the packet, amend the July 16, 1996 Special Council Meeting
work session minutes, page 1, lines 36 -37 to read: "...without consideration of City input."
Also, on page 157 of the packet of the July 16, 1996 Special Council Meeting
work session minutes, page 2, line 32 to read: "Sutter moved to delete first paragraph of
Section 12, page 3."
- On page 158 of the packet of the July 16, 1996 Special Council Meeting work
session minutes, page 3, line 11 to read: "...charged impactor . ...." and to
include the following language after line 11, "Nelson moved to eliminate the impact fees
and re- establish how mitigation fees would be done. Motion passed unanimously"
On the July 16, 1996 Special Council Meeting work session minutes, page 3, line
Regular Council Minutes, 8/6/96, Page 1
1 26 to change the word "may" to "shall" and to add the following to fine 28; "Nelson stated
2 that he would meet with Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Dan Gibson regarding the
3 ability to tie to the Comprehensive Plan Review.
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5 Motion to correct minutes passed unanimously.
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7 Motion to approved corrected minutes passed unanimously.
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10 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
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12 SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY BILL ENGLANDER, CITY OF
13 BELLINGHAM SOLID WASTE PROGRAM MANAGER, REGARDING THE
14 WHATCOM COUNTY DISPOSAL OF TOXICS PROGRAM (AB96 -300)
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16 Bill Englander gave a presentation regarding the Disposal of Toxics ( "DoT ") Program. In
17 1982 the program was started, it was reorganized in 1984; part time staffing was available and the
18 program was mostly promoted by word of mouth. Mr. Englander also explained funding and
19 staffing. Rural collection sites were constructed in 1991 and 1992. Today collection is 8,000
20 pounds of HHW collected in April of 1996 alone. There were 1,225 residential customers in
21 1995, a 40% increase the first quarter of 1996 versus 1995. Mr. Englander explained current
22 funding by the $9 /ton surcharge on MSW disposal since 1992. Promotion is currently done by
23 county contract, Yellow pages, agency referrals, and word or mouth. The agency also offers
24 business technical assistance. Mr. Englander also discussed the need for expansion.
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26 Discussion followed by Council Members.
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29 OPEN SESSION
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31 The following people addressed the Council in open session:
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33 John Yeasting, Re- Sourcing Associates, Recycled Commodities Management Specialists,
34 Seattle, spoke on construction and demolition waste, in regards to recycling these
35 materials.(AB96 -154A)
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37 Doug Robertson, 2605 Sunset Drive, spoke against the contract amendment #2 with Lane
38 Powell Spears Lubersky for legal counsel. (AB96 -239A)
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40 Bob Wiesen and Gail Pattenaude, Whatcom Keystone Forum Members, presented a
41 resolution to the Council from Whatcom Keystone Forum. (AB96 -267)
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43 Jeff Kuklenski, 3120 Adams, Bellingham, supported Council Chair Nelson's efforts to
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conduct the Council meetings in a productive and professional manner. (AB96 -274)
Larry McCarter, Recycling and Disposal Services, spoke on construction and demolition
waste. (AB96 -154A)
Rita Foley, South Lake Whatcom, stated that builders on Lake Whatcom have been
burying their construction waste. Ms. Foley also expressed concerns regarding enforcing laws on
Lake Whatcom. (AB96 -154A)
Carl Weimer, Executive Director of RESources. Batteries can be recycled by curbside.
CONSENT AGENDA
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved approval
of items 1 through 6.
Brenner requested to withdraw items 1 and 4.
Items 2, 3, 5, and 6 carried unanimously.
1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WIC PROGRAM
AND THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR OUTREACH, REFERRAL AND
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DENTAL ACCESS
PROJECT (AB96 -294)
Council discussed funding of the WIC program.
Nelson moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT MATERNAL CHILD
PROGRAM AND THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL FOR OUTREACH,
REFERRAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD
DENTAL ACCESS PROJECT (AB96 -295)
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH NORTH SOUND REGIONAL SUPPORT
NETWORK (NSRSN) FOR EXTENSION OF ORIGINAL CONTRACT (AB96-
296)
Regular Council Minutes, 8/6/96, Page 3
4. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT AMENDMENT # 2 WITH LANE POWELL SPEARS
LUBERSKY FOR LEGAL COUNSEL (AB96 -239A)
Imhof moved approval.
Motion passed 6 -1 with Brenner opposed.
5. REQUEST AU'T'HORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR
FLOOD CONTROL ASSISTANCE FOR COMPLETION OF CFHMP (AB96-
297)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL NARCOTICS TASK FORCE PROGRAM FOR
CONTINUATION OF THE DRUG TASK FORCE GRANT (AB96 -298)
PUBLIC HEARING
1. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
(AB96 -264A)
Nelson opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Rita Foley, 3878 Blue Canyon Road, Sedro Woolley, inquired as to what surplus property
is for sale.
Hearing no one else, Nelson closed the public hearing.
Imhof moved approval.
Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CONTINUOUS AND ON -GOING CONTRACT
FOR COMBINED TREATMENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE
MENTALLY ILL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE/PREVENTION CONSUMERS IN THE
COMMUNITY (AB96 -266)
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved approval
Regular Council Minutes, 8/6/96, Page 4
of the substitute resolution, with direction to staff to codify this ordinance.
Council Member Brown expressed concerns regarding the recreational programs offered
under this ordinance. Discussion followed.
Imhof moved to amend the title to delete "FUND" and replace it with " ACCOUNT ", so
that it reads: " WHATCOM COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
REVOLVING ACCOUNT ". Also, strike the word "Fund" in the 'Be it further ordained" section
to read: 'BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Revolving
account be established for $30,000... ".
Motion to amend carried
Motion to adopt the amended ordinance carried 6 -1 with Brown opposed.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST #6 (AB96 -282)
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO
AMENDMENT # 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT # 9602049,
HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES PROVIDED BY MICHAEL BOBBINK,
(AB96 -050B)
Imhof reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved approval
with the amendment that the contract shall be extended to terminate no later than the 30th day of
September and the contract limit shall be increased to $36,812.50.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 8.15, SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL SITES, EXEMPTING THE PROCESS AND DISPOSAL
OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (AB96 -154A)
Alvin Starkenburg moved to remove this item from the table and to schedule for the
September 17th Council meeting for discussion and possible action.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Regular Council Minutes, 8/6/96, Page 5
Imhof moved approval of the introduction items.
Motion carried unanimously
1. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DRUNK DRIVING VICTIM MEMORIAL
SIGN PROGRAM (AB96 -285)
2. RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO DETERMINE FORMATION
OF A PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE
LYNDEN REGIONAL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT (AB96 -291)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING WCC 2.02.010 REGARDING MEETING TIMES
(AB96 -299)
4. ORDINANCE ALLOWING EXERCISE OF CONTRACT OPTIONS
WITHOUT FURTHER COUNCIL REVIEW (AB96 -293)
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Birch Bay Water Shortage Problem (AB96 -290): Starkenburg stated this item was
discussed in Planning and Development Committee. The parties involved in this discussion will
meet to negotiate a solution.
Receipt of the Comprehensive Plan (AB96- 042B): Starkenburg also reported that the
Comprehensive Plan is coming from Planning and Development Services and requested
everyone's patience. The Comprehensive Plan video and questionnaire was shown.
Interlocal Negotiations (AB96- 042A): Lastly, Starkenburg reported that the cities are
not pleased with the Council work session. Staff received instruction during Planning and
Development Committee.
- Nelson announced that the August 20th meeting will not be taking place due to Council
vacation. Chair Nelson will be absent on the September 3rd meeting.
- Imhof reported on the Privatization Conference in Washington D.C.
- Dan Gibson, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, reminded the Council that the Growth
Management Hearings Board will be meeting in the Chambers on August 12 and 13.
ADJOURN
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Nadean Hanson, Recording Secretary
These minutes were approved by the Council on December 10 , 1996.
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown- Davis, Council C1 L. War gels Co cil Chair
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