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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 22, 1992
The weeting was cOed to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest
St_; by Damei Warner; Chairman;
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Barham. Brenner None _...
Larry Harris
Ken Henderson
Bob Imhof
Marge Laidlaw
Dennis "Vander "Yacht
I INO Al' PROVAL OF MOMS
14 Tlie, minutes of the August 4, August 11, and September 3 meetings were accepted
15 as presented with one change to the August 4 minutes as follows: Item 1, line 6, should
45• and one to the August 11 minutes, page 7,
16 read ...need to remove; ...p t a{
17 line 32, ...collected does- indicate the water quality is ffi {very...
19 EXECUTIVE ITEMS
19 1. BID AWARD FOR THE INTERSECTION SIGNALIZATION OF SR 539
20 (GUIDE MERIDIAN) AT THE LAUREL ROAD TO THE LOW BIDDER,
21 UDL, INC., FOR $105,971 INCLUDING SALES TAX (AB92 -376)
22 Shirley Van Zanten, County Executive, presented this item.
23 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval.
24 SHE SO MOVED.
25 The motion was unanimously approved.
26 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
27 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH JOHN STE WART
28 ARCHITECTS AIA FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE COUNTY'S NOR -
29 BELL NURSING HOME (AB92 -377)
30 Laidlaw reported for Finaace and recommended approval.
SHE SO MOVED.
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1 The motion carried 6 -1 with Laidlaw opposed.
Van Zant'_-n said the segments of the remodel would be brought to ColulCll
separately.
4 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE GROCERIES AND MOST
OAR FOOTS SERWCE SUPPLIES FOR THE JAIL FOR THE YEAR
6 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,1992, ` M ,- — �H STATE CONTRACTS; THE
7 ANNUAL EXPENDITURE AMOUNT WILT. EXCEED $25,x! (AB92 -378)
8 4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR
9 THE JAIL FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1992, TO SEPTEMBER 30,
10 19939 TO THE LOW BIDDER, DARIGOLD, INC, AT AN ES'T'IMATED
11 TOTAL EXPENSE OF $33,692.88 (AB92 -379)
12 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval for both 3 and 4.
13 SHE SO MOVED.
14 The motion carried unanimously.
15 5. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION TO PRINT AND MAIL THE 1993
16 REAL PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS TO THE ONLY BIDDER,
MOORE BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, AT AN ESTIMATED TOTAL
18 COST OF $26,153 INCLUDING TAX AND POSTAGE (AB92 -380)
19 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval.
20 SHE SO MOVED.
21 The motion carried unanimously.
22 6. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
23 Nor -Bell Remodel (AB92 -382): Brenner asked if the Nor -Bell remodel would remain
24 at $1 million; Van Zanten said it appeared it would come in within budget.
25 Budget Schedule (AB92 -391): Laidlaw said that Finance has agreed on a budget
26 hearing schedule and Van Zanten said she would be able to attend the meeting on October
27 15.
28 OPEN SESSION
Lloyd Austin, 1838 Lakeside: Glad to see the Sehome students taking notes; this
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Ed R00%, 3697 Beazer Road (AB.92 -311): Corrected some discrepancies of the
3 County Council draft report of 8/26/92 regarding building permits. He noted that the
4 contractor who built Domes without a license was without a 11 rye for a longer period than
5 sued; die Re the Rew section that prohibits the issuance of permits to contractors who
6 do not have Reenses. He stated his home was hint by the contract while he did not have
7 a license.
8 Claudia Holled, 8240 Birch Bay Drive (AB92= 062B): Spoke on behalf of over 100
9 people who are against the Beacon Group issue. She asked for another hearing on this
10 issue. They also request that the Sheriffs budget be increased.
11 Frank Winslow, 433 - 13th Street (AB92 -403): He is with the Alzheimer Society.
12 He said recently there was a hearing with no members present from the Northwest Regional
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14 Harriet Beale, 2801 Pullman (AB92- 373A): She worked for the Public Works
15 department working on the development standards. She said these standards pertain to
16 private development only. She said she recommended the County develop a stormwater
17 standard similar to the one the Department of Ecology developed to maintain good water
18 quality.
Fred Mller, 3229 North Shore Road (AB92-373A): He displayed the, Washington
20 Forest Practices Rules and Regulations which states there would be a study done by the
21 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) experts. He urged the Council to be more active
22 in this issue.
23 Sherilyn Wells, 1020 Geneva (AB92- 373A): She spoke about the development
24 standards documents and said the new one does not bear enough resemblance to the
25 original document. She said the King County document is much superior to the one
26 Whatcom County recently produced. She urged that Harriet Beale be consulted for the
27 detailed summary.
28 Guy ,Allen, 127 Sudden Valley Drive East (AB92 -246): He said 20 years ago the
29 platting was allowed to allow sewer service to a 25 to 30 percent build -out. This has
30 happened and Water District 10 needs to enlarge this system. He wants the record to show
31 that the present Council refused the addition of the expansion of the sewer system.
32 Chuck Stirling, 8316 Fawn Crescent (AB92- 062B): Urged the Council to hold a
33 hearing on the Beacon Group issue.
34 Fred Nowicke, 4131 Berg Road (AB92 -311): He said that the Buildings & Code
S should be forced to adhere to the statutes.
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I Steve DeBolt, 5203 Drayton Harbor Road (AB92- 062B): Spoke against the Beacon
2 Group rezone because of the increased traffic. Residents feel the process is prejudiced
bemuse of the dioappearance of the tape.
Marvin Lanibom,, 14 North Point Court (: 92e246): He said he was concerned
about a friend who > been planning to retire and build in Sudden Vy he is here now
6d is living in a condominium waiting for permission to huil+d his retirement home.
7 Ron Ma- r- quurdt 28 Par Lane (AE92 -246): Spoke in favor of saving the second
8 sewer system built in Sudden Valley. Warner explained the procedure.
9 John Bellows, 97 Sudden Valley Drive (A1392- 246): Concerned that lot owners
14 cannot build; they too are interested in water quality. Other building around the lake is
11 more detrimental than the Sudden Valley building because there is a sewer system.
12 Douglas McDonald, Sudden Valley (AB92 -246): Said this is a justice situation. He
13 does not want to have his tax dollars to go for lawsuits.
14 HEARING
15 1. ORDINANCE GRANTING A 25 YEAR EXTENSION TO GUINESS
16 COMMUNICATIONS INC. FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE AT
17 POINT ROBERTS (AB92•.287)
18 The public hearing was opened.
19 Paul De Armond, 1344 Humboldt: He said the area that spoke of public access
20 should be clarified. He mentioned that the channel has to be dedicated for public access
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22 Dan Grantham, 1435 Franklin: He said the Senate passed a bill today; public access
23 is a very important part of free speech.
24 Dean Evenson, 2501 College Street: Stated this is a very important channel for
25 people to access. He said it is invigorating and empowering to the community to have its
26 own access.
27 Noreen Meyer, 2914 South Street: She said people are recipients of passive
28 information and public access television provides access. She stated that TCI equipment is
29 antiquated. She said she is excited about the possibility of public production as anyone can
30 learn to edit and produce.
31 The public hearing was continued.
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This will be put in the Public Services Committee and brought back for continuance
of the hearing and action on October 27.
2. ORDINANCE GRANTING A BLANKET FRANCHISE FOR ALL ROADS
WrIUM W14ATCOM COUNTY
MED BY COUNTRY CABLE, IN .
(AB92 -244)
The public hearing was opened. Dearing no comment, the hearing was continued=
This will be put in the Public Services Committee and brought back for continuance
of the hearing and action on October 27.
39 PETITION FOR THE VACATION OF A COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS
AN ALLEN' IN WEST GENEVA., FILED BY STEVEN £_�KKELIKA.MP
(AB92 -328)
The public hearing was opened. Bearing no comment, the hearing was closed.
IMHOF MOVED THIS BE APPROVED WITH THE AMENDMENTS
INDICATED BY THE COUNTY ENGINEER AND AT NO VALUE.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNT Y CODE
CHAPTER 15.16, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 1992 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE,
PERMANENT RULES 91 -16 -115 AS AMENDED AND APPENDICES
THERETO PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTEI?"N FIRE CHIEFS
ASSOCIATION, EXCEPT AS MODIFIED THEREIN, AND REPEALING
WHATCOM COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 89 -75 (AB92 -322)
John Tyler, Director Buildings & Code, explained the changes in the revised
ordinance distributed today from the ordinance in the Council packet.
Harris asked that Tyler show the differences between the new ordinance and the
state regulations; Tyler agreed he would be able to provide this comparison.
Warner requested that the information be forwarded to the Public Services
Committee for a committee hearing at 5:30 p.m. October 13.
The public hearing was opened. There was no response, it was continued until
October 13.
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I OTHER IIEMS
1. RECONSIDERAIIGN AND RE °%11L OPT- 10ia1 OF PARKS DEPARTMENT
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ORD54 ' SCE (AL392 -250)
Laidlaw stated she would be abstaining because she was not present at the. public
hea_�in�_
6 There was discussion about the procedure to be taken to reconsider among Watts,
7 Warmer d Harris.
S WARMER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
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WARNER MOVED Ate/ AMEND THE ORDINANCE ON PAGE 3, JUNE 31,
FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIVE.
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Items discussed were: fairness to the Parks Board; Lynch's comments; the need to
know if budget matters had been reviewed by the Park Board.
18 Comments were made by: Brenner; Warner; Henderson.
19 Bob Woods, Council Budget and Program Analyst, said that all budget matters would
20 have to be reviewed by the Park Board.
21 The Warner amendment failed 3 -3 -1 with Henderson, Imhof and darner in favor
22 with Laidlaw abstaining.
2? HARRIS MOVER THE FOLLOWING WORDING: POLICY AND BUDGET
24 MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE COUNTY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE
25 PARIS DEPARTMENT SMALL HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO THE PARKS AND
26 RECREATION COMMISSION FOR ITS REVIEW.
27 The motion passes 4 -2 -1 with Brenner and Vander Yacht against -
25 HENDERSON MOVED TO CHANGE ALL REFERENCES TO THE PARKS
29 AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
30 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
The motion carried 5 -1 -1 with Barris against and Laidlaw abstaining.
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1 Imhof tsrpaed the members to vote on the issue.
The oadanauce failed 4=2=1 wig Vander Yacht and Brenner against and Laidlaw
3 abstaining. This item required five affirmative votes t-o pass.
4 Warner asked that it be introduced, republished and brought back for .ctioln,
5 2; DISCUSSION OF BUILDINGS & CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSLMS
6 (AB92�311) AND APPOINTMlENT OF SPECIAL DEPUTY
7 P R.OSF-CUTING ATTORNEY (AB92 -311A)
8 Warner explained the background.
9 BRENNER MOVED TO APPOINT OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE
10 COUNCIL TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: DID COWDEN GRAVEL
11 & READY MIX VIOLATE COUNTY ORDINANCES AND STATE LAW OIL
12 ADMINISTRATIVE CODES? a. DID BUILDING & CODES VIOLATE COUNTY
13 ORDINANCES IN ITS HANDLING OF THIS MATTER? b. WAS THE RESPONSE
14 OF BUILDINGS & CODE TO 1111S VIOLATION LEGAL? 2. IS THE
15 INTERPRETATION OF THE BUILDINGs & CODE DEPARTMENT, TO THE OTHER
16 VIOLATIONS REPORTED BY BOB WOODS, A LEGALLY ALLOWABLE
17 INTERPRETATION OF THE COUNTY ORDINANCES THAT THEY HAVE THE
18 RESPONSIBILITY OF ENFORCING? 3. IS THERE A PATTERN OF INCONSISTENT
ENFORCEMENT OF THE COUNTY ORDINANCES BY BUILDINGS & CODE.
20 LAIDLAW MOVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE MO'T'ION TO ADD AN
21 .ADDITIONAL ITEM AS FOLLOWS: THAT THE OUTSIDE COUNSEL WOULD
22 PRESENT LEGAL OPTIONS IF WARRANTED.
23 Brenner accepted as a friendly amendment.
24 Items discussed were: the need to allow latitude of interpretation; intent;
2� enforcement; phased approach.
26 Comments were made by: Henderson; Warner; Brenner; Harris.
27 The motion carried 6 -1 with Imhof against.
28 Items discussed were: the perception of unfairness if firms previously used by the
29 Council were hired; the need to have the Prosecutor's advice on who to hire; the
30 requirement of extensive land -use experience of a law firm; the need to have all Council
31 members involved in the decision; presentation to be in executive session.
ry Comments were made: Brenner; Warner; Laidlaw; Henderson.
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1 Roger Ellingson, Attorney for John Petersen: He said he was upset that she Council
2 should not hamstring itself by attaching too many restrictions. It should put a deadline on
I getting reports back and on the amount of money it can provide. He recommended a
Seattle fi=. and sulmestesd a cap on expenditure and tithe.
5 John Peterson, 3341 CedarvXe Road: Said the Count received a letter from iris
6 lawyer requesting a speck respcsnee from Builds & Code. He said the banks have been
7 sloped 40 days after the deadline but there are no trees or appropriate level of topsoil= He
S urged that the May 4 letter be adhered to. He noted tiaat Jew Mixon denied the permit.
9 Warner said he would keep Peterson's attorney apprised of the progress.
10 LAIDLAW MOVED THE CHAIR WRITE A LETTER ASKING ABOUT THE
11 STATUS OF MAY 4TH, 1992 CONDITIONS ON COWDEN GRAVEL NOW THAT
12 THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HAS BEEN DENIED.
13 The motion carried unanimously.
14 HENDERSON MOVED TO REQUEST THAT THE REPORT ON
15 COMPLIANCE BE BACK TO THE COUNCIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NOT
16 LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30Th.
The motion carried unanimously.
18 Laidlaw explained that the enforcement issue will not be discussed tonight. Warner
19 said the first step was to decide to hire an attorney.
20 3. NOMINATION AND POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT TO SOLID WASTE
21 ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AB92 -269)
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The nominations were opened.
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Warner nominated Bob Meunscher.
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Harris nominated Ed Nikula.
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Warner shoved to suspend the rules and make the appointment tonight.
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The motion carried unanimously.
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The votes were as follows:
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1 Brenner - Meunscher
2 Laidlaw - Meuoccher
Imhof - Nikula
4 Farris - Nikula
5 Weser - Mcunscher
Bob Meu.gcher was appointed - with Harris and Io voting for Nikula.
7 4. NOMINATION AND POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY
8 COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE REVISIONS TO STORM DRAINAGE
9 SECTION OF THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (AB92 -373A)
10 Henderson reported for Planning and Development and said an advisory committee
11 had been established by a resolution in 1990 and there was a request that the chair of the
12 Planning & Development and Public Services committee be appointed to this committee.
13 Henderson will write to the administration.
14 5. RESOLUTION TO ANNEX 302.78 ACRES INTO DRAINAGE
15 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 30 (AB92 -358)
Imhof reported for Public Services and recommended approval.
17 HE SO MOVED.
18 The motion carried with Laidlaw and Henderson opposed.
19 Watts said the Council should have been acting as the Governing Body of the
20 Drainage Improvement District.
21 The meeting was adjourned as the Council and convened as the Governing Body of
22 the Drainage Improvement District.
23 Imhof reported for Public Services and recommended approval; over 80 percent of
24 the residents were in favor.
25 HE SO MOVED.
26 The motion carried 5 -2 with Laidlaw and Henderson against.
27 The meeting was adjourned as the Governing Body of the Drainage Improvement
28 District and reconvened as the Council.
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1 6. LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 1 MATTER REGARDING THE DAM
2 ON FRIDAY CREEK (AE92 -342)
ir I_. LAW MOVED THE CIIAM SEND A LF-rMR TO DOE INDICATING
4 THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND M TI ENANCE OF I' IMAM REFERENCED
5 IN DOE'S LETTER IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRIVATE, NOT PUBLIC, INTERESTS
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TIRu ,'FORE THE COL1N`` ]ERAS NO M- TO MAINTAIN IT AND
7 ASSUMES NO LIABILITY.
S The motion carded unanimously.
9 7. DECISION ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON
10 HEARING EXAMINER FILE NO. AA6 -92, VELDMAN, FILED BY
11 BUILDINGS AND CODES DIVISION (AB92 -341)
12 Brenner moved to overturn the Hearing Examiner's decision recognizing that his
1.3 decision was reasonable but not supported by law.
14 The motion carried 6 -1 with Vander Yacht abstaining because he did not attend the
15 briefing.
16 S. DECISION ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON
17 HEARING EXAMINER FILE NO. AA4 -91, LAKE WHATCOM
RAILWAY, FILED BY ROBERT CULP (AB92 -329)
19 Henderson moved to overturn the Hearing Examiner's decision for clearly erroneous
20 finding of fact in stating the applicant had abandoned the conditional use.
21 Harris said he is against this because the word abandonment is not clearly defined.
22 The motion carried 5 -1 with Harris against and Vander Yacht abstaining.
23 9. RESOLU'T'ION ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD PROJE'C`T ISO. 99215
24 AND THE AWARD
53 � AT LAUREL ROAD (A�92�3? ,�� C."���ON
25 SIGNALIZATION - SR
26 Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended approval.
27 SHE SO MOVED.
28 The motion carried unanimously.
29 10. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET (AB92 -361)
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Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
SHE SO MOVED.
Henderson said he had some areas of concern such as Buildings & Code enforcement
and Counell mailing costs for Growtb Management issues.
The motion wed unanimously.
LAIDLAW MOVED AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE JUST PASSED TO
INCLUDE INCREASES TO THE NOR -BELL, REMODEL FUND AND THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUND.
The motion passed unanimously.
11. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET (ISTEA GRANT FOR
NON - MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION)(AB92 -338A)
Laidlaw reported for Finance and recommended adoption.
SHE SO MOVED.
The motion carried 6 -1 with Imhof opposed.
INTRODUCTION
1. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON GULF ROAD IN
POINT ROBERTS (AB92- 381)(HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED)
2. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAD NOT TO
EXCEED $300,000 FROM WHATCOM COUNTY EQUIPMENT RENTAL
AND REVOLVING FUND TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COURTHOUSE EXPANSION CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE
PURPOSE OF TEMPORARILY PROVIDING MONIES FOR THE
RENOVATION OF NOR -BELL FACILITY (AB92- 382)(REFERRAL TO
FINANCE)
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BIRCH BAY- BLAINE SUBAREA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP FROM RURAL TO LIGHT IMPACT
INDUSTRIAL (LII) AND THE OFFICIAL. WC ZONING MAP FROM
RURAL - ONE - UNIT /TEN ACRES TO LII WITH A CONTRACT
REZONE TO ALLOW LIMITED INDUSTRIAL USES ASSOCIATED
WITH RAIL ACCESS FOR APPROXIMATELY 209 ACRES (AB92-
053)(REFERRAL TO PLANNING)
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1 4. RECEIPT OF APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON
2 CU92 -17 (SCHNAUZER'S CROSSING BED AND BREAKFAST), FILED
3 BY MCALLISTER (AB92 -366)
4 s. I IPT OF PE` MONT FOR ROAD VACATION; PORTIONS OF
5 WATERS AVENUE, CfWsTN 1T S'T'REET, MYRTLE STREET, AND AN
0 AY i F•YWAY, FIND BY STAN GERM (AH92- 370)(HEARING ON
7 13NGINUER, S REPORT SCHEDULED FOR 11/3)
8 Items 1 -5 were received and will be forwarded for the appropriate aeon.
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10 Joint City /County Council Meeting (AB92- 310A): Warner reminded the Council
11 Members of the September 24th meeting on watershed issues.
12 Hearing by State Health Care Commission: Henderson said they were taking
13 comments on a State Health Plan on September 23 in the City Hall.
14 Forestry Issues (AB92- 289,290,291): Henderson said that Council members should
15 submit questions on forestry issues by October 5 so that Gordon Scott can review there
16 before October 6.
I- Wetlands Issue (AB92 389): Iaidlaw moved that the Chair inquire of Parks
1a Department through the Executive about the process for wetlands mitigation and wetlands
19 banking at little Squalicum Area. Please include what agencies are involved, what their
20 roles are, and purpose and status of the program.
21 The motion carried unanimously.
22 Overall Economic Department Plan (OEDP): The Council members have
23 received this packet and L,aidlaw urged everyone to fill it out as this is very important.
24 Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA): WTA is continuing with its six -year
25 transportation plan and will be starting evening service in Bellingham and pursuing
26 annexations.
27 R/UDAT: L.aidlaw said this group came in free of charge for the Joint Civic
28 Center Committee to offer recommendations on rural /urban development. Their
29 findings will be corning in soon.
30 County -wide Planning Policies (AB92 -080): It was decided that this issue should
31 be put on an upcoming agenda to decide on how to inform the public on this issue.
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1 The Beacon Group Rezone ( 92-06 B)o 'Taylor said the accuracy of the
2 transcripts could not be verified and that is why the Planning Commission was forced to
3 have a second hem.
A BRENNER MOVED TO HOLD A COUNCIL. HEARING ON THE BEACON
5 ISSUE.
6 The motion cam-led unanimously.
7 Alternate Committee Member:
8 BRENNER MOVED TO HAVE FRANK WINSLOW BE HER ALTERNATE
9 ON THE NORTH SOUND REGIONAL NETWORK COMMITTEE.
10 Watts said he thinks it should be another Council Member.
11 The motion failed 1-6 with Brenner in favor.
12 There was discussion about the Council Members being overextended with
13 committee work,
14 Definition (AB92 -329): Brenner requested the Council get a legal definition of the
15 word "abandonment" or "intent to abandon." Council concurred.
lu 'Water Issues: Harris said the Lunmmi Tribal Council held a meeting recently
17 dealing with water quality; it was well recorded by the local press.
18 The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
19 ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
20 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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22 B ara Maher, Deputy C erk
C)j / LA �1 A, ,a),
niel M. arncr, Chairman
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