HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil February 7 1995WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting
February 7, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chair Bob Imhof in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present: Absent:
Ken Henderson Ward Nelson
Marlene Dawson
Larry Harris
Alvin Starkenburg
Barbara Brenner (late)
Henderson moved to go into executive session to discuss the following:
— Paul Rushing litigation (update by Senior Deputy Prosecutor Karen
Frakes) (AB94 -115H)
-r Request for authorization for the Executive to sign Strand Hunt non-
disclosure agreement (discussion with Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Randy
Watts) (AB95 -076)
Motion carried unanimously.
The Council returned 15 minutes later after meeting in executive session and
reported the following:
— Starkenburg moved to sign the Strand Hunt non - disclosure agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.
-r Rushing contract: The Council has instructed their counsel to proceed.
Imhof moved to confirm the Council's counsel is to proceed as directed by the
Council in their executive session of February 7, 1995.
Motion carried 5 -1 with Brenner opposed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF COUNTY -OWNED
PROPERTY, REQUEST #95 -1 (AB95 -020A)
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County Treasurer Barbara Cory gave background information on this item.
The hearing was opened, and no one spoke.
Imhof closed the public hearing.
Starkenburg moved approval of the resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF WHATCOM
COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO WCC 1.10.260 (AB94-
606A)
The hearing was opened, and no one spoke.
Imhof closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved approval of the resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1994 OPEN
SPACE /TIMBER APPLICATIONS (AB95 -036)
Dan Taylor gave background information on this item.
The hearing was opened, and no one spoke.
Imhof closed the public hearing.
Brenner moved approval of the resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF THE TEMPORARY
SPEED LIMIT ON HANNEGAN ROAD (AB95 -048)
Whatcom County Engineer Ed Henken gave background information on this item.
The hearing was opened, and no one spoke.
Imhof closed the public hearing.
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Dawson moved adoption of the ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS
1. RESPONSE OF COUNTY COUNCIL TO STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH'S DOWNGRADE OF DRAYTON HARBOR SHELLFISH
AREA AND REQUIREMENT UNDER RCW 90.72 TO FORM A
SHELLFISH PROTECTION DISTRICT BY JULY 11, 1995 (AB94 -556)
Harris moved that the County Council direct the County Executive to participate with
the Council of Governments (as local lead agency), the State Department of Health, the
State Department of Ecology, the City of Blaine and other concerned parties to form and
fund, pursuant to 90.72 RCW, a Shellfish Protection District in response to the State
reclassification of Drayton Harbor.
There was discussion on the motion with County Executive Shirley Van Zanten,
Planning and Development Services Director Nate Brown, and Council of Governments
Executive Director Mark Challender.
Harris asked Van Zanten if she would be willing to have staff attend a February 16
meeting on the formation of the District.
Van Zanten said she would try to have staff in attendance.
Harris withdrew his motion.
2. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY CRITICAL
AREAS REGULATIONS TO COMPLY WITH THE WASHINGTON
STATE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT (AB94 -548A)
A work session was scheduled for February 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the
Council Committee Room.
Henderson moved to extend the duration of the Emergency Ordinance Extending the
Terms of Ordinance 94 -078, Adopting Critical Areas Regulations, in its present form for an
additional 60 days.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. REFERRAL OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE (REDUCING OPEN
SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARKS) TO THE
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PLANNING COMMISSION AND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION (AB95-
070)
Dawson moved referral of the proposed ordinance.
There was discussion on the motion.
Motion failed for lack of a majority.
ADDENDUM ITEM
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR MAILING SERVICES
WITH MOORE BUSINESS FORMS FOR TAX STATEMENT PREPARATION
AND MAILING FOR THE COUNTY TREASURER (AB95 -073)
Henderson moved approval of the request.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
1. RECEIPT OF APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON
HEARING EXAMINER FILE NO. APL, 94 -0018, CUSTER REZONE,
FILED BY FREESTONE, ET AT (AB95 -005).
Henderson moved acceptance of the Introduction Items.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Runaway Alliance (AB94 -434): Brenner attended a Runaway Alliance meeting.
Support is needed for SB5191 and HB1255. Brenner asked for Council to give their support
as a whole. Imhof stated he will call tomorrow. She also stated there is a meeting in
Olympia (on the steps) on February 24 at 1 p.m.
Henderson moved to have the Council Chair call Olympia in support of these yo-
coming bills. He suggested someone fax the Council's resolution on this matter (on file) to
the bill sponsors.
(Clerk's Note. No vote was taken on the motiory as all were in agreement of support.)
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Bob Woods reminded the Council the Charter Review Commission is in operation,
and if the Council wishes them to consider changes, send them a letter to have everything
in writing.
There was a draft scope from Ward Nelson regarding a potential contract review on
Growth Management passed around to all Council members. Please let Bob Woods know
if there are any suggestions, etc. so Nelson can work on it when he returns next week.
If Council wants texts from any legislative bills, please let Bob Woods know, as he
has a link to Olympia on his computer.
Woods asked if Council requests his attendance at the shellfish meeting on
February 16. (Yes.)
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
Dana Brown - Davis, Recordi g Secretary
These minutes were approved by the Council on February 28, 1995.
ATTEST:
�Rarnona Reeves, erk of the Council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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