HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil January 11 1994WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 11, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N.
Forest Street, by Acting Council Chair Larry Harris.
Also Present: Absent:
Barbara Brenner None
Marlene Dawson
Ken Henderson
Robert Imhof
Ward Nelson
Alvin Starkenburg
1. REORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL
Chair
Dawson nominated Imhof
Brenner nominated Dawson
Henderson nominated himself
Votes: Imhof, 4; Dawson, 1; Henderson, 2
Harris declared Imhof chair.
Imhof took his position as Chair.
Vice Chair
Brenner nominated Henderson
Imhof nominated Dawson
Votes: Henderson, 3; Dawson, 4
Imhof declared Dawson Vice Chair.
Executive Pro Tern
Henderson nominated Harris
Nelson nominated Starkenburg
Votes: Harris, 2; Starkenburg, 5
Imhof declared Starkenburg Executive Pro Tern
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL, 1994
County Council Assignments
At Large:
Marlene
Dawson
384 -0823
Ist Dist:
Ward
Nelson
671 -8145
Ist Dist:
Ken
Henderson
671 -7522
2nd Dist:
Alvin
Starken -burg
3544936
2nd Dist:
Larry
Harris
599 -2852 or
671 -9208
3rd Dist:
Robert
Imhof
384 -4554
3rd Dist:
Barbara
Brenner
384 -2762
Council Chairperson
Council Vice - Chairperson
Executive Pro - Tempore
Standing Committees:
Capital Projects
Finance & Personnel
Planning & Devel.
Public Svcs. & Solid Wst.
Water Resources
_ Other Committee
Assignments:
-,uncil on Aging
council of Governments
Developmental Disabilities
_
Fourth Corner Development
_
Health Dept. Advisory Com.
_
LEOFF Board
_
Mental Health Advisory Bd.
_
NWAir Pollution Authority
(through Dec. 1994)
_
NW Regional Council
_
Opportunity Council
_
Public Defense Advisory
_
Solid Waste Advisory
Substance Abuse Board
Water Utility Coord. Committee
atcom Transit Authority
_
To be adovted M1194: in the Standing Committees section. () indicates
the committee
chairverson.
Please send correspondence to:WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE
311 Grand Avenue
Capital Projects
Dawson nominated Henderson
Brenner nominated Starkenburg
Starkenburg nominated Brenner
Votes: Unanimous votes for all three
Finance and Personnel Committee
Dawson nominated Nelson
Henderson nominated Brenner
Nelson nominated Dawson
Imhof nominated Starkenburg
Vote: Dawson declined. Nelson, Starkenburg and Brenner
Planning and Development
Brenner nominated Harris
Harris nominated Henderson
Dawson nominated Nelson
Nelson nominated Dawson
Starkenburg nominated Brenner, who declined
Vote: Dawson, Harris and Nelson
Public Services and Solid Waste
Nelson nominated Henderson
Dawson nominated Brenner
Brenner nominated Starkenburg
Vote: Unanimous votes for all three
Water Resource
Harris nominated Dawson
Brenner nominated Harris
Dawson nominated Imhof
Vote: Unanimous votes for all three
Imhof commented that in the upcoming year, he will rely more heavily on committees
and for those committees to make their decisions.
IMHOF MOVED TO ALLOW PUBLIC SERVICES AND WATER
RESOURCES TO APPOINT THEIR REPRESENTATIVES TO THEIR
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APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES (SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND
WATER UTILITY, COORDINATING COMMITTEE), RESPECTIVELY.
HENDERSON MOVED TO TABLE THIS MOTION.
Motion carried unanimously.
Council on Aging
Brenner talked to Rob Bunnett from this Council, and he advised not to nominate
anyone. They are restructuring the board and may eliminate a Council Member.
This nomination will be held for now.
Council of Governments
Henderson nominated Harris
Nelson nominated Henderson
Dawson nominated Starkenburg
Executive Board: Harris nominated Henderson
Vote: Unanimous
Full Board: Henderson nominated Harris
Dawson nominated Starkenburg
Vote: Starkenburg
Imhof s motion was back on the floor. Discussion.
HENDERSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES.
Motion carried 6 -1 with Harris opposed.
Imhof restated his motion: IMHOF MOVED TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC
SERVICES AND SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO
APPOINT THEIR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOLID WASTE ADVISORY
BOARD AND THE WATER RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO APPOINT
THEIR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WATER UTILITY COORDINATING
COMMITTEE.
Motion carried unanimously.
Developmental Disabilities
Dawson nominated Brenner
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Vote: Unanimous
Fourth Corner Development
Dawson nominated Nelson
Brenner nominated Starkenburg
Vote: Nelson unanimously
Health Department Advisory Committee
Nelson nominated Harris
Vote: Unanimous
Law Enforcement Officials and Fire Fighters Board
Starkenburg nominated Brenner
Vote: Unanimous
Mental Health Advisory Committee
Henderson nominated Dawson
Vote: Unanimous
NW Air Pollution Authority
Harris nominated Henderson, who declined
Harris nominated Imhof
Vote: Unanimous
NW Regional Council
Brenner nominated Henderson
Vote: Unanimous
01212ortunity Council
Dawson nominated Harris
Vote: Unanimous
Public Defense Advisory
Brenner nominated Starkenburg
Vote: Unanimous
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Substance Abuse Board
Dawson nominated Nelson
Vote: Unanimous
Whatcom Transportation Authority
Harris nominated Dawson
Vote: Unanimous
2. DISCUSSION ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS (AB94 -006)
DAWSON MOVED TO PLACE THIS ISSUE AT THE END OF THE
AGENDA.
Imhof accepted Dawson's motion as consensus.
3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCE SERVICES FOR 1994 COMMERCIAL WASTE
EVALUATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE (AB94 -007)
There being no report from the Finance and Personnel Committee, Solid Waste
Division employee Jack Weiss and Nate Brown, Director of Planning and Public Services
Department, addressed the Council on this item.
HARRIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT AS PRESENTED.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE SERVICES
FOR 1994 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (AB94 -008)
There being no report from the Finance and Personnel Committee, Jack Weiss
addressed the Council on this item.
HARRIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT AS PRESENTED.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NEXT STEP ASSOCIATION FOR 1994
SECOND ARROW PROJECT (AB94 -009)
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NELSON MOVED APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NEXT STEP ASSOCIATION FOR 1994
THIRD ARROW PROJECT (AB94 -010)
HARRIS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST.
Motion carried unanimously.
Imhof said at some point the Council or Public Services may have a presentation
by contractors.
7. RESOLUTION CANCELLING UNCOLLECTIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAXES (AB94 -011)
There being no report from committee, Treasurer Barb Cory addressed the
Council.
NELSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE TREASURER'S LIST OF PROPERTY
TAX REFUNDS (AB94 -012)
HENDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE LIST AND APPROVE THE
RESOLUTION.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR 1994 COUNCIL MEETINGS
(AB94 -003)
DAWSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY LIBRARY
SYSTEM (AB94 -019)
Brenner clarified (adding words) this resolution to read: A RESOLUTION
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SUPPORTING WHATCOM COUNTY LIBRARY SPECIAL LEVY, WHICH IS
TO BE VOTED ON FEBRUARY 8, 1994.
BRENNER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
Motion carried unanimously.
11. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE CEMETERY
DISTRICT NO. 3 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (AB94 -002)
DAWSON MOVED TO APPOINT SUE VARNER AND BONNIE HOGAN.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION: (No action at this time)
1. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN COUNTY
ROADS (NORTHERN HEIGHTS, KRAMER'S ADDITION, AND
BIRCHMONT) (AB94 -013) (HEARING SCHEDULED 1/25)
2. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF INSTALLING STOP SIGNS
ON CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS (EAST 16TH PLACE AT HILLSDALE
ROAD, ROMA ROAD AT BRITTON ROAD, TAMARACK ROAD AT
ROMA ROAD, TILBURY ROAD AT LIMESTONE ROAD) (AB94 -014)
(HEARING SCHEDULED 1/25)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER
24.05 REGARDING SEWAGE CONTROL RULES AND
REGULATIONS (AB94 -15) (REFERRAL TO PUBLIC SERVICE &
SOLID WASTE)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20, CHAPTER 94, ENFORCEMENT
AND PENALTIES, TO ALLOW CLASS 1 CIVIL INFRACTION
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 20 (AB94 -16)
(HEARING SCHEDULED 1/25)
5. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1991 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
WITHOUT A SUNSET CLAUSE (AB93 -406B) (REFERRAL TO
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT)
6. ORDINANCE REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON BIRCH BAY
DRIVE (AB94 -17) (HEARING SCHEDULED 1/25)
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7. PETITION TO VACATE PORTION OF JEFFERSON AVENUE AND
UNNAMED ALLEY, FILED BY JOHN STEENMEYER (AB94 -018)
8. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 2.02,
REGARDING WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL OPERATIONS (HEARING
SCHEDULED FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE 1/25)
9. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 2.78,
ADDING A COUNCIL POSITION TO THE SOLID WASTE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (HEARING SCHEDULED FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE
1/25)
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Tribal Relations (AB94 -055): Dawson requested general agreement from the
Council for her working with Dan Gibson, Council's attorney, to develop a policy
statement for the County Council to follow regarding government relations with the local
tribes, which agreement would be approved by the Council. Her request was approved
by consensus.
In -House Management Training (AB94 -056): Dawson requested the Chair make
available Bob Woods as an option to the Executive to do in -house management training.
The Chair said he will mention this to the Executive.
County -Wide Fee Policy (AB94 -057): Dawson requested consensus for Bob Woods
to develop and meet in joint review with the administration regarding fee policy (park
fees, etc.). This was approved by consensus.
Sunset Clause on Regulations (AB94 -058): DAWSON MOVED TO ESTABLISH
A POLICY OF THE COUNCIL BY RESOLUTION THAT A SUNSET CLAUSE BE
APPLIED WHERE APPLICABLE TO REGULATIONS AT ONE, TWO OR THREE
YEAR INTERVALS WHICH WILL FORCE A REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF
REGULATIONS AND OTHERS THAT MIGHT INTERFACE WITH IT. '
Imhof suggested putting this item before a committee to work out the details on
the resolution. Henderson said a committee of citizens may want to look at this,
whereupon Imhof recommended moving this to the Planning & Development Committee
to make the necessary recommendations.
Budget Process /Blue Ribbon Panel (AB94 -041): Nelson referred to a memo he
had regarding a blue ribbon panel to get citizen involvement with the budget process.
Water Rights (AB94 -033): Harris mentioned a letter from the Lummi Tribe letter
re: water rights in Whatcom County. The Water Resources Committee will discuss this
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issue on January 25. What should our role be in this matter?
Extended Area Service (AB93 -328): Brenner reminded the Council about the
Extended Area Telephone Service petition.
Council Orientation Retreat (AB94 -059): The Clerk of the Council reminded
everyone of the Council's retreat on Saturday, January 15.
2. DISCUSSION ON LABOR NEGOTIATIONS (AB94 -006)
HARRIS MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Motion carried unanimously.
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The regular Council meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Eliz beth Bennett, Recording Se tary
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Ramona Reeves, Clerk of the Council Ro ert Imhof, Counci Chair
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