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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 14, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Council Chairman Dan Warner in the
Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest.
Present Absen
Ken Henderson None
Larry Harris
Barbara Brenner
Marge Laidlaw
Dennis Vander Yacht
Bob Imhof
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Introduction of new Council Members
2. Annual Council reorganization (AB91 -001)
- Election of officers
- Committee assignments
Laidlaw nominated the slate as follows:
Council Chairperson
Council Vice - Chairperson
Executive Pro- Tempore
Capital Projects
Finance & Personnel
Planning & Development
Public Svcs. & Solid Waste
- Warner
- Laidlaw
- Imhof
- Warner, Laidlaw & Imhof
- Henderson, Laidlaw and Imhof
- Vander Yacht, Henderson and Harris
- Vander Yacht, Imhof and Brenner
LAIDLAW MOVED THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS BE CONFIRMED.
The motion carried unanimously.
LAIDLAW MOVED THAT IMHOF, HARRIS-.AND BRENN ER BE ON THE
WATER RESOURCES COMM=E.
The motion carried unanimously.
IMHOF MOVED VANDER YACHT BE APPOINTED TO THE COUNCIL ON
AGING AND THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL.
The motion carried unanimously.
1 Warner asked Brenner to attend the Water Utility Coordinating Committee on
2 Thursday; if there is a time conflict, Warner said he would fill in.
3 READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 The minutes of the October 15, 1991 meeting were accepted as presented.
5 EXECUTIVE ITEMS
6 1. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL
7 DISABILITIES SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
8 COUNTY AND NORTHWEST INDUSTRIES FOR THE 1991 -93
9 BIENNIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,667.36 FROM STATE
10 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUNDS (PASS THROUGH) (AB92-
11 019)
12 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL
13 DISABILITIES SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
14 COUNTY AND WHATCOM CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING FOR
15 THE 1991 -93 BIENNIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,479.76 FROM
16 STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUNDS (PASS THROUGH)
17 (AB92 -020)
18 3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL
19 DISABILITIES SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
20 COUNTY AND KULSHAN VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE 1991 -93
21 BIENNIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,921.64 FROM STATE
22 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABIITIES FUNDS (PASS THROUGH) (AB92-
23 021)
24 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL
25 DISABILITIES SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
26 COUNTY AND VANGARD NORTHWEST FOR THE 1991 -93
27 BIENNIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $174,498.12 FROM STATE
28 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUNDS (PASS THROUGH) (AB92-
29 022)
30 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF- A DEVELOPMENTAL
31 DISABILITIES SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
32 COUNTY AND SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE 1991 -93
33 BIENNIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,854.72 FROM STATE
34 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUNDS (PASS THROUGH) (AB92-
35 023)
Minutes, 1/14/92, Page 2
1 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL
2 DISABILITIES SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
3 COUNTY AND REHABCO, INC. FOR THE 1991 -93 BIENNIUM IN THE
4 AMOUNT OF $49,420.80 FROM STATE DEVELOPMENTAL
5 DISABILITIES FUNDS (PASS-THROUGH) (AB92 -024)
6 7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL
7 DISABILITIES SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
8 COUNTY AND PIONEER RIDGE HEALTHCARE FOR THE 1991 -93
9 BIENNIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,106.92 FROM STATE
10 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUNDS (PASS THROUGH) (AB92-
11 025)
12 8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL
13 DISABILITIES SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM
14 COUNTY AND CURRENT INDUSTRIES FOR THE 1991 -93 BIENNIUM
15 IN THE AMOUNT OF $305,144.28 FROM STATE DEVELOPMENTAL
16 DISABILITIES FUNDS (PASS THROUGH) (AB92 -026)
17 Executive Van Zanten explained the previous eight service contracts which are
18 related.
19 IMHOF MOVED TO APPROVE ITEMS 1 -8.
20 Carl Allen, Coordinator of the Developmental Disabilities Department, explained the
21 financial issues and what each contractor is contracted to provide.
22 The motion carried unanimously.
23 9. Executive's Report
24 Road Progress Report (AB91410): Van Zanten distributed the report. She and Ed
25 Henken, County Engineer explained the items on the list and how they were progressing.
26 There was some discussion as to what roads were on this list because of the flood.
27 Nooksack River International Task Force Report (AB92 -035): This was released
28 yesterday by the Canadians who were very concerned about the impacts Nooksack flooding
29 had in their country. Van Zanten said she hopes the report on the funding of the flood
30 program will be ready for the Council before the next meeting.
31 OTHER ITEMS
32 2. NOMINATION & POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT FOR PLANNING
33 COMMISSION VACANCY (DISTRICT 2) (AB92 -027)
Minutes, 1/14/92, Page 3
This issue- was taken out of order after the Executive Items.
2 HARRIS MOVED TO OPEN THE NOMINATIONS.
3 Harris nominated Clare Fogelsong.
4 Vander Yacht nominated Leslie Richardson and Jim Heeringa.
5 Laidlaw nominated Cyndy Anderson.
6 The nominations closed.
7 LAIDLAW MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO MAKE THE
8 APPOINTMENT TONIGHT.
9 The motion carried 6 -1 with Imhof against.
10 Each member was asked to vote for one of the four nominees: Clare Fogelsong; Jim
11 Heeringa; Leslie Richardson; and Cyndy Anderson.
12 Henderson Fogelsong
13 Vander Yacht Heeringa
14 Laidlaw Fogelsong
15 Warner Fogelsong
16 Imhof Heeringa
17 Harris Fogelsong
18 Brenner Richardson
19 Clare Fogelson was appointed.
20 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
21 Friends of Sumas Mountain: Concerns about logging impacts (AB92 -003)
22 Jean Westgate, Foothills of Sumas Mountain. She asked that the other residents
23 from the foothills stand up and most of the room stood up. She discussed the fears of the
24 residents about proposed logging by Trillium in the area and provided a handout which will
25 be kept in AB91 -003. Westgate said the residents feel all logging on Sumas Mountain
26 should be under a Class IV Special Permit because their_ homes, health, and welfare are
27 being threatened. She asked that the Department of Natural Resources .(DNR) do a study
28 in this area.
29 Ken Ryan, Foothill resident: He said there had been meetings with Trillium's Mr.
30 Iverson and Mr. Menish who seemed angry that the residents were questioning them. He
31 said DNR has not monitored the occurrences on this mountain. He mentioned the meeting
32 at the Rome Grange stating that state law gives local agencies power to govern the health
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1 of its residents.
2 Noah Westgate, 3908 Cabrant Road: He said he was 11 years old and has become
3 aware of the damage that may be happening to the land above his home. He said he loved
4 the trees and hopes they will be protected for when he is an adult.
5 Cyro Frances PaoliMo, 3912 Cabrant Road: He said he lives below the first cut and
6 has three streams that flow through his property. He said a hundred families would be
7 impacted by a clear cut. Logging company are in violation by crossing Swift Creek without
8 permits. Surface motion on the mountain could cause slides; roads equal surface disruption
9 of the worst kind. The people objecting to this are all middle class people who are suffering
10 stress and fear at what might happen to their homes. Paolillo begged the Council to use its
11 powers to protect the mountain.
12 Items discussed were: who had been involved; what the powers of the Council are.
13 Comments were made by: Harris; Jean Westgate; _Warner; Randall Watts, Chief
14 Civil Deputy Prosecutor.
15 LAIDLAW MOVED TO HAVE THIS ISSUE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING
16 AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
17 The motion carried unanimously.
18 OPEN SESSION
19 No one spoke.
20 HEARINGS
21 1. RESOLUTION TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY (STRUCTURES LOCATED AT
22 21011) 2105 AND 2109 NEW STREET) (AB91 -469A)
23 The public hearing was opened.
24 Rodney Lund, 1322 Roland: He said the buildings were about three or four bedroom
25 houses. He urged the Council to donate or earmark these properties for the homeless; they
26 would be much better than a piece of plastic for those without homes-
27 Roger DeSpain, County Parks Director: He said his department did contact the
28 Housing Authority, the Opportunity Council and the City of Bellingham; these agencies said
29 the cost of moving them would be prohibitive.
30 The hearing was closed.
Minutes, 1/14/92, Page 5
1 Items discussed were: could these be offered at a later time to housing agencies;
2 asbestos removal from these homes was too costly to pursue.
3 Comments were made by: Laidlaw; Watts; Henderson.
4 LAIDLAW MOVED THE RESOLUTION BE APPROVED.
5 LAIDLAW MOVED TO AMEND ON LINE 27 AFTER "RECEIVED,' BY
6 ADDING '"THEY SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR ONE DOLLAR EACH TO
7 APPROVED NOT - FOR - PROFIT AGENCIES." LINE 28 TO BE ELIMINATED
8 FOLLOWED BY "AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT IF NO AGENCY
9 ACCEPTS THE STRUCTURES, THEY SHALL BE DEMOLISHED BY AWARD TO
10 THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, FOLLOWING AN ADVERTISED CALL FOR
11 SEALED BIDS."
12 The amendment was carried unanimously.
13 The resolution carried unanimously.
14 OTHER ITEMS
15 1. RESOLUTION SETTING THE COUNCIL'S MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 1992
16 (AB92 -002)
17 LAIDLAW MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
18 The motion carried unanimously.
19 INTRODUCTION
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1.
RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION OF LAND AS OPEN
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SPACE /OPEN SPACE, FILED BY ROBERT AND JACQUELINE PENNY -
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BROWN (AB92 -016)
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2.
RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION OF LAND AS OPEN
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SPACE /OPEN SPACE, FILED BY NANCY S. CHRISTENSEN (AB92 -017)
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3.
RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION OF LAND AS
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OPEN SPACE /TIMBER, FILED BY CLARE AND VIRGINIA HELLYER
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(AB92 -018) _
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4.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 10-TON WEIGHT LIMIT ON THE
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GILES ROAD BRIDGE, NO. 40, OVER DAKOTA CREEK. ALSO
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PLACING STOP SIGNS ON GMES ROAD, BOTH NORTHBOUND AND
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SOUTHBOUND, AT THE GILES ROAD BRIDGE NO. 40 (AB92 -004)
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5.
ORDINANCE CREATING LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR
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LAKE SAMISH (AB92 -029)
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1 6. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FULL-TIME POSITION FOR THE
2 NOXIOUS WEED BOARD (AB92 -030)
3 7. RESOLUTION CANCELLING DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY
4 TAXES (AB92 -031)
5 Items 1 -7 were received by Council and will be by Council and will be forwarded to
6 the appropriate action.
7 REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
8 Council of Governments Workshop: Laidlaw said a meeting will be held on
9 Wednesday, January 15, regarding the taking of private property rights and the constitutional
10 aspects of the Growth Management Act.
11 Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Public Hearing: Thursday evening the
12 WTA will hold a public hearing on Disabilities Act as it relates to public transportation.
13 She said there will be a complete disabled accessible bus replacement in the near future.
14 Staff Report: Bob Woods asked if the reports by departments were helpful and
15 should more be planned. He suggested the Council members visit the departments. Woods
16 stated he is scared to death of the general economic situation; he urged the Council to
17 spend very carefully.
18 Retreat Reminder (AB92 -083): Warner reminded the Council of the Retreat at
19 Anderson Creek Lodge on Saturday, January 18.
20 The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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22 ATTEST:
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24 Barbara Maher, Depu erk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Daniel M. Warner, Chairman
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