HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works February 14 1995WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Public Works & Capital Projects Committee
February 14, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Committee Chair Brenner in the
Committee Room of the Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Ken Henderson
Alvin Starkenburg
Absent:
None
1. PETITION FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF COUNTY
ROAD #385, FILED BY MICHAEL R. WHITFIELD, ET. AL (AB94-
582) (HELD FROM 1/24/95)
Ed Henken, Engineering, recommended the entire road to Slater be vacated.
Rhonda Whitfield also spoke. The question was whether it is necessary to re- advertise
or process the Whitfield's petition and then vacate the remainder of the road.
Starkenburg moved to hold in Committee until February 28, 1995.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. PRESENTATION BY JOHN KARRIS, BLACK ROCK CABLE (AB94 -520)
John Karris was present to answer questions, as he had previously spoken to
Henderson and Brenner. It was decided to hear Item 4 first before comment. That way,
the Committee would know the direction they were heading.
3. ORDINANCE REGARDING ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(AB95 -079) (BEING INTRODUCED 2/14 FOR COUNCIL ACTION
2/28)
Ken Bell of Recomp spoke against this item.
After much discussion, Brenner moved to recommend for approval.
Motion failed 1 -2 with Brenner in favor.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS AND
MANAGEMENT, AND STATUS OF TCI FRANCHISE
NEGOTIATIONS (AB95 -091)
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Speakers:
Mary Scrimsher, Public Works
Dan Crocker, TCI
Jeff Monsen, Public Works
After much discussion, Henderson moved to recommend for the direction of this
Committee to be to gather an informational update; obtain a draft from the staff of the
concept of how to deal with Mr. Karris's problem; and continue joint negotiations with
the City.
Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ed Henken, Engineering, requested clarification of the road naming classification.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3 p.m.
Ramona Reeves, Clerk of the Council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Barbara Brenner, Council Member
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