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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council September 8 1992WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 8, 1992 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest St., 2nd floor, by Chairman Daniel M. Warner. Present: Absent: Barbara Brenner None Larry Harris Ken Henderson Bob Imhof Marge Laidlaw Dennis Vander Yacht READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were accepted as presented of the July 7, 14 and 28 meetings. EXECUTIVE ITEMS 1. REQUEST TO ACCEPT GRANT AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT (AB92 -357) Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive, explained this issue. Laidlaw reported for Finance and stated there had been a question about what would happen to the staff member when the grant runs out. It was noted there would be revenues to keep this staff person in the job. This came on a split vote but the committee did recommend approval. SHE SO MOVED. Jan Dahl, Director of Personnel Services, Health Department, said there would be a fee for the service provided and this would cover the staff member's salary. . Items discussed were: Time frame of the grant; Benefits of the WIC program; Salary funding. Comments were made by Laidlaw and Brenner. The motion carried 6 -1 with Imhof against. 2. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Council Minutes, 918192, Page I The following reports were distributed: 1992 Road Construction Progress Report (AB91 -410); Acquisition & Contract Execution (AB90 -340); Second Quarter Financial Report (AB92 -249), Van Zanten explained the financial report which shows that 50 percent of revenue has been collected but some of the expenditures seem very low at this point. Henderson said he would like to have Terry Hinz at the next Finance Committee to explain this document; Second Quarter Project Progress Report (AB92 -262), Van Zanten said the building is 37 percent complete. The contractor has stated that the Courthouse Addition is expected to be finished by January 20, 1993. A panel showing the colors and materials was displayed and explained; it showed a drawing of the finished product. It was noted that the construction is within the budget for change orders at this point. Van Zanten said a larger volume of fresh air is being brought into the courthouse so the employees are now getting cleaner air. She said an industrial hygienist has been hired to come in two days a week; the County has purchased an air testing device. The second and fourth Fridays of every month, Van Zanten, Sutberry and two members of Public Works will be on hand to update employees who wish to speak to them. OPEN SESSION. Lloyd Austin, 1838 Lakeside: Wants to know if County is mandated to have a patrol on the lake. He suggested that the civilian patrol meet with the Sheriff next spring and offer to help with the patrol. Donna Leduc, Pitt Meadows, B.C. (AB92 -363): Distributed packets to each member. She said she is concerned about Beachwood Park and feels strongly that there is a lack of enforcement on the permit conditions. Leduc stated that the management of the park should not tell members to build over code and then ask for a permit; currently 300 feet roof areas are being okayed when 100 feet is stated in the code. Pat Jaclanan, Surrey, B.C. (AB92 -289): Asked about the land in the Chuckanut Mountain area going into forestry. There is a restriction of no building in commercial forestry and he is concerned about the downzoning of his land. Henderson told Mr. Jackman that there will be a meeting on September 17 to discuss this issue. OTHER ITEMS 1. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (AB92 -345) 2. APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 9 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (AB92 -346) Council Minutes, 918192, Page 2 3. APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 6 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (AB92 -347) IMHOF MOVED TO APPOINT ERICA LOREEN IN DISTRICT NO. 8, DALE CLINE IN DISTRICT NO. 9, AND JULIE HUGHES IN DISTRICT NO. 6. The motion carried unanimously. 4. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SEGREGATION OF PARCELS WITHIN LOCAL AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.9 (AB92- 218A) Imhof reported for*Public Services and stated tthat this issue is coming forward with no recommendation. Laidlaw said she spoke with the Treasurer and was informed that this is a standard segregation with no problem involved. LAIDLAW MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried unanimously. 5. RESOLUTION SETTING THE HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY REQUEST NO. 74 (AB92 -356) Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended. approval. SHE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION BY AL & CARMEN'S MARKET RELATING TO GAS TANK REPLACEMENT (AB92 -349) Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval. It was noted that the State allocated a pool of money to repair defective gas tanks. SHE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, 918192, Page 3 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET, PLANNING DEPARTMENT THEREIN (AB92 -333) Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval. SHE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 8. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN FOR $800,000 FROM THE ROAD FUND TO THE RIVER IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEMPORARILY PROVIDING WORKING CAPITAL FOR RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (AB92 -336) Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval. SHE SO MOVED. She said the County must first allocate the money to get the work done before FEMA will reimburse. The motion carried unanimously. 9. DISCUSSION OF LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT MATTER REGARDING THE DAM ON FRIDAY CREEK (AB92 -342) Laidlaw reported for Finance and said the committee would like to meet with Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Randy Watts on this issue. 10. RESOLUTION REQUESTING PUBLIC UTIIdTY DISTRICT (PUD) NO. 1 TO BECOME FORMALLY INVOLVED WITH THE COUNTY REGARDING SATELLITE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT, RECEIVERSHIP AND WATER RESOURCE PLANNING AND COORDINATION (AB92- 348) Brenner reported for Water Resources Committee and stated this would authorize the PUD to start work on this issue and develop ways to work cooperatively with the County. SHE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. INTRODUCTION Council Minutes, 918192, Page 4 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 19092 BUDGET (AB92 -361) 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET (ISTEA GRANT FOR NON - MOTORIZED . TRANSPORTATION)(AB92 -338A) 3. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 (AB92 -306A) 4. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 14 (AB92 -344) 5. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 14 (SILVER LAKE AREA) (AB92 -351) 6. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 14 (CANYON CREEK ROAD AREA)(AB92 -352) 7. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 14 (WELCOME AREA)(AB92 -353) 8. RECEIPT OF OPEN SPACE PETITION, REQUESTING A TRANSFER FROM FORESTRY TO TEIMBER DESIGNATION, FILED BY DEANNA MOORS (AB92 -350) 9. RECEIPT OF PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF CASTOR STREET, FILED BY JERRY HUNTER (AB92 -335) 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE, REQUEST NOL 74 (AB92- 356A) 11. RESOLUTION TO ANNEX 302.78 ACRES INTO DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 30 (AB92 -358) 12. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF PLACING A YIELD SIGN ON SUNRISE ROAD AND REMOVING A STOP SIGN ON WEST BADGER ROAD (AB92 -359) 13. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF DESIGNATING A CERTAIN SECTION OF ROADWAY AS ONE -WAY TRAFFIC (AB92- 360) Council Minutes, 918192, Page 5 Items 1 -13 were introduced and will be forwarded for the appropriate action. REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Cowden Gravel Issue (AB92 -311): Warner spoke on the Cowden Gravel issue and said Van Zanten does not intend to respond to the second Woods memo. BRENNER MOVED TO HAVE ONE TO . THREE OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS MEET WITH DAVE MCEACHRAN, PROSECUTOR, TO HIRE A SPECIAL DEPUTY TO REPRESENT THE COUNCIL ON THIS ISSUE SINCE OUR LEGAL ADVISER IS ALSO SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE EXECUTIVE. Warner, Laidlaw and Brenner agreed to meet with McEachran. The motion carried with Vander Yacht, Imhof and Warner opposed. Brenner asked Watts if the second report could now be released to the public since the Executive will not be responding; Watts said it could be. Interim Zoning in Lake Whatcom Watershed (AB92 -310): It was stated that there would be a joint meeting with the City Council and Bonnie Strode of Water District 10 at 6 p.m., September 24 in the City Council Chambers. New Grandpa: Imhof noted that Dennis Vander Yacht has just had his first grandson. Committee'Assignment: Imhof said he would like someone else to take over his committee assignment with the Port on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Growth Management Appeals: Clark County had their Critical Areas Ordinance appealed to the Growth Hearings Board. Environmental groups were the groups appealing and the developmental groups worked with the County. All appeals will be heard in Thurston County. Criminal Justice Funding (AB92 -393): Many legislators consider there should be additional funding provided; Dale Brandland, Dave MacEachran and Council Member Laidlaw are going to speak to the public on this issue. Trans Mountain Pipeline Hearing (AB91 -074): Brenner said the Trans Mountain Pipe Line hearing will be held at Victor Hall on Thursday, September 10. Beachwood Park Issue (AB92 -363): Harris asked Ms. Leduc if there were violations of both Whatcom County and the Park's own bylaws. She said she understands there is an amendment of P5 coming up on October 1 before the Hearing Examiner regarding the size Council Minutes, 918192, Page 6 of sheds and structures; this would be a conditional use. Watts said conditions can be reviewed periodically and permits can be revoked. County -wide Planning Policies (AB92 -080): Laidlaw said there probably would be more meetings on the County -Wide Planning Policies and wondered when a final decision would be made. She said she would like to have a summary of the suggestions made. Henderson said the revenue suggestions will substantially alter the document so it will need further input. He would recommend two public hearings. Laidlaw said the Council needs to be clear that this is not the last opportunity to speak on this issue so that it may be less confrontational. Laidlaw and Henderson agreed that this document will affect many people and needs to be treated with care. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON - C 4B, a Maher, Deputy Clerk Dam . Warner, Chairman Council Minutes, 918192, Page 7