HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works April 2 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Public Works and Capital Projects Committee
April 2, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Committee Chair Barbara Brenner in the
Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present: Absent:
Kathy Sutter None
Tom Brown
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION OF CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY'S
COMPLAINT REGARDING THE TH E LMTATIONS SCHEDULED FOR
SUBMISSION OF REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX PAYMENTS THROUGH
THE WHATCOM COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE (AB96 -121)
Those speaking included:
Adoline Brown, Chicago Title
Bob Woods, Council Budget and Program Analyst
Alvin Starkenburg, Council member
Dave Simpson
Mike Gish, Charter Title
Topics discussed included: the current situation; the title companies' position; staffing of
and funding for the Treasurer's Office; and possible solutions to the problem.
The Treasurer's Office was not represented, though they were notified of the meeting.
Brenner stated that this item will return to the agenda after the committee has had an
opportunity to discuss this with administration.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING EXTENDED AREA PHONE SERVICE
(AB96 -138)
Brenner noted there will be work sessions and public hearings on other avenues besides
extending local services. The new Federal Telecommunications Law requires meaningful local
competition. Workshops will be held April 22 and 23 in Seattle.
Jim Kaemingk, Lynden's mayor, commented.
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3. DISCUSSION REGARDING LUMNII SHORE ROAD CONCERNS
(AB96 -130A)
This item was discussed at this morning's Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED DISPOSAL SITE
AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES, INC. (RDS)
(AB96 -120)
(Clerk's Note: Item #2 was discussed first; however, there was no committee time left to
discuss item #1.)
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED DISPOSAL SITE
AGREEMENT FOR RECOMP OF WASHINGTON (AB96 -125)
Brenner noted that this issue would be discussed before the RDS agreement since Council
has attempted to have the RECOMP agreement completed before the RDS agreement.
According the Public Works Director Monsen, both RECOMP and RDS were given the
opportunity to submit their agreements at the same time.
Jeff Monsen, Public Works, distributed handouts. He noted Council has three primary
options regarding Appendix B: pursue on its own completion of Appendix B without SWAC's
assistance; send it to SWAC for reconsideration; or accept SWAC's recommendation (adopt the
original form of Appendix B).
Those also speaking included:
Marlene Dawson, Council member
Carol Koljus
Fred Miller
Brian Parberry, Northwest Recycling
Corkey Smith, Jr., Olivine Corporation
Robert Ernst
Troy Lautenbach, Munchkin Recycling
Jim Kaemingk, Lynden Mayor
Fred Monahan (sp ?)
John Hoksbergen, RECOMP
Jim Austin, Attorney for RECOMP
Frank Moscone, RECOMP
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Topics discussed included: adequacy of recycling; market availability for items, both
viability and extent; and lack of incentive to recycle items.
Brenner spoke to a possible work session on Appendix B.
Sutter moved to recommend approval of the agreement without Appendix B, schedule a
work session on Appendix B, and add Public Works' amendments regarding liability for existing
ash pile and collection of surcharge.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adj
Bennett, Recording
ATTEST:
at 3 p.m.
VVIHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
an ownZavis, o Barbara Brenner, Council Member
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