HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil January 9 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting
January 9, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Council Chair Robert Imhof in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present: Absent:
Barbara Brenner None
Marlene Dawson
Tom Brown
Alvin Starkenburg
Kathy Sutter
Ward Nelson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Imhof announced he would like to thank present and past Council members for
allowing him to be the chair for the last two years.
Bob Woods, Council Budget and Program Analyst, explained that the Shellfish
District Advisory Committee regarding Drayton Harbor issues will not be dealt with on
the agenda (AB95 -491). This will be on the January 23 agenda.
Imhof explained that the Council has requested the resignation of the County
Hearing Examiner (AB95 -510).
Imhof moved to terminate the employment of the Hearing Examiner as of Friday,
January 12, 1996.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
REORGANIZATION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL (AB96 -015)
Council Chairperson
Council Vice - Chairperson
Executive Pro - Tempore
Standing Committees:
Finance & Administrative Svcs.
Planning & Devel.
Nelson
Starkenburg
Dawson
Dawson, Brown and Imhof
Dawson, Sutter and Starkenburg
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Public Works and Capital Proj.
Natural Resources
Other Committee Assignments:
Council of Governments (2)
Developmental Disabilities
Fourth Comer Development
Health Dept. Advisory Com.
LEOFF Board
Mental Health Advisory Bd.
NW Air Pollution Authority
NW Regional Council
Opportunity Council
Public Defense Advisory
Solid Waste Advisory
Substance Abuse Board
Water Utility Coord. Committee
(apptd by Water Res. Com.)
Whatcom Transit Authority
Imhof passed the gavel to the new chair.
Sutter, Brown and Brenner
Dawson, Sutter and Brown
Sutter and Starkenburg
Brenner
Sutter
Nelson
Dawson
Nelson
Imhof
Nelson
Dawson
Imhof
Brown
Brown
Sutter
Dawson
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
NOVEMBER 21 AND 28, 1995 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS;
DECEMBER 12, 1995 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.
Starkenburg moved approval.
Motion to approve carried unanimously.
OPEN SESSION
The following people addressed the Council:
Nelda Sigurdson, 5171 Ferndale Road, Ferndale: Taxes and the Open Public
Meetings Act
Bob Wiesen, 3314 Douglas Road, Ferndale: RECOMP (AB95 -132E)
Dan Bilson, 2405 E Street, Bellingham: Inmates in jails who suffer from mental
illness
Skip Richards, P.O. Box 4150, Bellingham: Growth Planning Hearings Board
(AB96 -017)
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OTHER ITEMS
1. COUNCIL DISCUSSION WITH THE SHELLFISH DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING DRAYTON HARBOR
ISSUES (AB95 -491)
(See 'Announcements')
2. ANNUAL NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL
VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (AB95-
456) (FROM 112196)
Flood Control Zone District Advisory Board:
Imhof moved approval of the reappointment of Harriman and Mitchell to
represent small cities.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Districts: Bronsema, Nowicke
Imhof moved approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
Geographical Areas: Williams, Shumway and O'Leary
Imhof moved approval of the three incumbents.
Brown nominated Bob Anderson.
Sutter nominated Matthew Britt.
Nelson closed the nominations.
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Williams, Shumway and Anderson were appointed to represent the geographical
areas.
Starkenburg moved to accept all who have applied on the committee as
alternates.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADDENDUM ITEM
3. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM
DIRECTOR TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT WHILE THE PROCESS FOR A PERMANENT
DIRECTOR IS COMPLETED (AB96 -017)
Imhof moved approval of the resolution.
Imhof moved to amend page 1, line 25 by adding after "new director confirmed by
the Council`' ::tip a€ #s.
Executive Kremen explained that he feels Dr. James should serve as the interim
director until we are sure where we are going regarding the Health Department.
Motion to amend carried unanimously.
Main motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
1. RECEIPT OF APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION
ON VAR95 -0012, FILED BY KATHLEEN MILLIKEN (AB95 -451)
2. RECEIPT OF APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION
ON APL95 -0016, FILED BY MARK DOUGLAS (AB95 -492)
ADDENDUM ITEM
3. ORDINANCE ADOPTING INTERIM URBAN GROWTH AREAS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT, AS
AMENDED, AND IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT HEARINGS BOARD (AB96- 019)(HEARING TO BE
SCHEDULED)
Brenner moved acceptance of the introduction items.
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1 Starkenburg explained that there will be a hearing scheduled for January 23, 1996
2 on item #3 under introduction.
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4 REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
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6 Starkenburg thanked Bob Imhof for his service as chair and welcomed the two
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11 The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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16 Manna McAllister, Recording Secretary
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18 These minutes were approved by the Council on April 2 , 1996.
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20 ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
21 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL, 1996
County Council Assignments
At Large:
Marlene
Dawson
Ist Dist:
Ward
Nelson
1st Dist:
Kathy
Sutter
2nd Dist:
Alvin
Starkenburg
2nd Dist:
Tom Brown
3rd Dist:
Robert
Imhof
3rd Dist:
Barbara
Brenner
�_;ouncil Chairperson
Council Vice - Chairperson
Executive Pro - Tempore
StandinLy Committees:
Finance & Personnel
Planning & Development
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Public Works & Captital Proj.
Natural Resources
Other Committee Assignments:
B'ham Intl Airport Advisory
Council of Governments (2)
Developmental Disabilities
Fourth Corner Development
wealth Dept. Advisory Com.
LEOFF Board
Mental Health Advisory Bd.
NW Air Pollution Authority
NW Regional Council
Opportunity Council
Public Defense Advisory
Solid Waste Advisory
Substance Abuse Board
Water Utility Coord. Committee
(apptd by Water Res. Com.)
Whatcom Transit Authority