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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting
September 17, 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
Torn Brown
Kathy Sutter
Robert Imhof
Alvin Starkenburg
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nelson announced that Growth Management (AB96 -051) and pending litigation (AB96-
077) were discussed in executive session at noon today. Also, another pending litigation (AB96-
077) was discussed at 6:30 p.m. regarding a traffic accident. Council gave direction to its
attorney.
Nelson thanked Starkenburg for filling in for him while he was away on military reserve
training.
OPEN SESSION
The following person addressed Council in open session:
Larry McCarter, RDS: Construction debris recycling (AB96 -154A)
CONSENT AGENDA
Dawson reported for Finance and Administrative Services Committee and moved to
approve the consent agenda items.
Dawson requested items 7 and 9 be pulled.
Brenner requested that item 1 be pulled.
Motion to approve carried unanimously.
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1. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD THE
PURCHASE OF TEN VEHICLES FOR THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO
THE LOW BIDDER, DIEHL FORD (AB96 -318)
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office, explained this item.
Dawson moved approval of item number one.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO AWARD THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE BUILDING AT THE CENTRAL SHOP
FACILITY TO THE LOW BIDDER, R. L. BATES CONSTRUCTION (AB96-
319)
3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CRP 996009, SHOULDER WIDENING OF
BRUCE ROAD/MAINE STREET AND APPROVAL OF AWARD OF
CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHATCOM BUILDERS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $94,673.00 (AB96 -320)
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE
IMPROVEMENT OF E. AXTON ROAD (AB96 -321)
5. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND
FAMILY SERVICES FOR ADULT AND YOUTH OUTPATIENT SERVICES
(AB96 -322)
6. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO RENEW THE
INSURANCE POLICY ON THE WHATCOM CHIEF FERRY (AB96 -323)
7. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CRP 996002, THE INTERSECTION
SIGNALIZATION OF THE SLATER RD/HAXTON WAY INTERSECTION
AND APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST BIDDER,
TIGER CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $391,262.75 (AB96 -324)
This item was explained by Dawson, who spoke to the issue of taxing. She moved
approval with the amendment that no taro or employment tax be paid to the tribes by the County.
Dave Wareing, Executive's Office, and Jeff Monsen, Public Works, explained that the
County does not pay the tax, the contractor does.
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Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Nasser Mansour, Engineering, responded in answer to a question from Nelson regarding
the purchase of the right -of -way.
Main amended motion carried unanimously.
8. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO GRANT
PERMISSION TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE
COUNCIL (SAR) FOR THE REMODEL OF THE EXISTING SAR BUILDING
ON COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY (AB96 -325)
9. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
CITY OF BELLINGHAM TO ADDRESS CRIMINAL JUSTICE COSTS FOR
NON - FELONY CASES (AB96 -326)
Dawson moved to approve the substitute agreement with flexibility for the administration
to proceed.
Motion to approve carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY,
REQUEST #95 -9 (AB95 -502A)
Nelson opened the public hearing.
Hearing no one, Nelson closed the public hearing
Imhof moved approval of the resolution.
Imhof moved to amend by making the minimum bid $1.00.
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Nelson moved to reconsider.
Motion carried 6 -1 with Brenner opposed.
Nelson explained that a motion to amend to a minimum bid of $1.00 was not voted on.
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Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Main motion carried unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF COUNTY -OWNED
PROPERTY, REQUEST #95 -10 (AB95 -503A)
Nelson opened the public hearing, and the following people spoke:
Maynard Parks, 2617 North Shore Road
Wayne Beech, 8702 Silver Lake Road
Carole Hammond, City of Bellingham Parks Department
Hearing no one else, Nelson closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved approval of the resolution.
Brenner moved to amend to include a minimum bid of $1.00.
Motion to amend carried 6 -1 with Sutter opposed.
22 Main motion as amended carried 6 -1 with Sutter opposed.
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24 OTHER ITEMS
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26 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING WCC CHAPTER 1.10 ESTABLISHING
27 PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OR CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY -OWNED
28 PROPERTY AND REPEAL OF WCC CHAPTER 2.27 (AB96 -302)
Bob Woods, Council Budget and Program Analyst, gave background information.
Imhof moved to adopt the ordinance.
Sutter moved to amend on page 4, Section 1.10.270 to include "current use" line 10, after
potential uses. Strike the word "and ".
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"...improvements affecting its economic value-and potential uses and r r s...."
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Imhof moved to amend on page 4, Section 1. 10.270 to include "and the department shall
include a listing of all costs incurred in the property". Insert in line 26 after the word "value ".
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"...of the property along with the determination of market value af€1
-.-pi. for all properties recommended... ".
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Motion to adopt as amended carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WCC 8.15, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES,
EXEMPTING THE PROCESS AND DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION AND
DEMOLITION WASTE (AB96 -154A)
Dawson moved to adopt the ordinance.
There was discussion on the motion.
Motion to adopt carried 6 -1 with Brenner opposed.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Imhof moved to accept the introduction items.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET, REQUEST #7 (AB96 -327)
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 95 -033 AND THE WHATCOM
COUNTY CODE SECTION 20.92, REGARDING APPEALS OF HEARING
EXAMINER DECISIONS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL (AB96 -288)
3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VARIOUS ROADS IN THE BAKERVIEW
SPUR/IRONGATE ROAD AREA AS COUNTY ROADS (AB96 -328)
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Criminal Justice (AB96 -008): Starkenburg referred to a letter (on file) from
Representative Thompson. He requested Council input on whether a response (with a copy to
Administration) would be appropriate.
City of Nooksack Water Storage Needs (AB96 -410): Starkenburg referred to a letter
from the City of Nooksack (on file) regarding its two proposed water tanks. He requested
Council input regarding sending a letter to the state health department. Dan Gibson, Council's
counsel, commented. There was consensus for approval.
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Expense Voucher (AB96 -360): Starkenburg recognized Dawson's upcoming trip to
Washington D.C. to testify.
Skateboard Park (AB96 -286): Brenner corrected the agenda to note that the work
session is on Wednesday, September 25, at 7 p.m. in the Chambers.
Road Naming (AB96 -196): Public Works and Capital Projects Committee's work
session on this item will be on Tuesday, September 24, at 10 a.m.
Sutter noted that on October 5 the Coalition of Washington Counties will be holding a
candidate rally at the Ellensburg Rodeo grounds.
Northwest Regional Council (AB96 -010): Nelson requested Council input for its next
meeting.
North Sound Regional Network (AB96 -010): Nelson stated assistance from Council
regarding a conflict in meeting time with the Mental Health Board and asked if anyone can help to
please get back to him.
Nooksack Steering Committee (AB96 -010): Nelson noted Sutter is involved with this
committee and asked Council members having questions to see him.
Hearing Examiner Request for Qualification (AB96 - 050): Imhof noted the responses
are scheduled for the next Council meeting (October 10).
Imhof noted he is unable to canvass on September 26. Brenner volunteered for 9:30 a.m.
Brown reminded all Council members about the invitation to the Nooksack presentation of
a check to the Sheriffs Office on September 18 at noon.
Pete Kremen, County Executive, requested an optimum time for a tour of Lake Whatcom.
Dawson stated this has been discussed by Council members, and it was decided a meeting and a
discussion would be most appropriate. Kremen stated it would be a very informative and
productive tour. Starkenburg noted Council is very busy with its work, especially the Comp Plan;
there is no lack of interest in this item. He thought it would be more appropriate to schedule the
tour at a later time for next year. Kremen thought it would work if two Council members could
tour for an October tour and report to Council. Dawson suggested a video. Kremen noted the
tentative date is October 25. He will get back to Council regarding all the arrangements.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Marina Mason, Recording Secretary
These minutes were approved by the Council on January 28 1997
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
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Ward Nelson, ounc Chair
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