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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council March 12 1991WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 12, 1991 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Warner at the Council Chambers, 1000 N. Forest Street, Bellingham, WA. Present: Absent: Don Hansey None Emily Jackson Dennis Vander Yacht Bob Imhof Marge Laidlaw Mary Vanderpol Warner said Item 1 under Hearings and Final Consideration would be dealt with before Executive Items. 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING SURFACE MINING ACTIVITIES IN THE RURAL, AGRICULTURE, FOREST AND GENERAL PROTECTION ZONING DESIGNATIONS (AB90 -443) Laidlaw said the Council has had this for three months and the problem seems to be the authority. The attorney made it very clear that it is not within our legal purvey to regulate surface mining; the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has that authority. LAIDLAW MOVED THIS HEARING BE CANCELLED, REMAND THE ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING AND LEGAL STAFF TO REVIEW AND THAT THE REVIEW WOULD INCLUDE THE DRAFT[NG OF REGULATIONS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO ON -SITE PROCESSING OPERATIONS INCLUDING PITS UNDER THREE ACRES, TO LOOK FOR LEGITIMATE WAYS TO ENACT OUR LOCAL AUTHORITY AND TO LOOK AT IMPLEMENTATION STEPS FOR COUNTY AUTHORITY UNDER THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT. Warner explained that this hearing is being cancelled. The Council has been informed this ordinance may not be legally correct as the County has not been given the control of surface mining by the State of Washington and the ordinance could not be enforced if it was passed. Vander Yacht asked Warner to make it very clear to the people who had come for the hearing why it was being cancelled. Warner said there was a proposal of a bill giving the Counties authority but it did not get out of committee. He said the State Growth Management Act does say the County can control some aspects of surface mining but procedures have to be clarified first. Jackson said there seems to be a misunderstanding of Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 1 the intent but Whatcom County does seem to be in the forefront of dealing with this issue. The motion was carried unanimously. 1A. EMERGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE PLACING A MORATORIUM ON SURFACING MINING IN WHATCOM COUNTY (AB90 -443A) Laidlaw explained this is in direct response to the inability to regulate surface mining. She said there are currently 275 acres being mined and there have been four more applications received which would be another 487 acres. In the interest of the public peace, health and safety this emergency ordinance has been developed. LAIDLAW MOVED THIS EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED. Laidlaw said that the County cannot regulate surface mining but it does have the control over conditional use of land. Vander Yacht asked if this had anything to do with gravel removal from the rivers. Bob Carmichael, Deputy Civil Prosecutor, said he does not believe the surface mining regulations apply to rivers. Jackson said this is a good thing to do in the short -term but will also be a good bargaining tool with the state in the long -term. Warner said he had heard there is enough gravel in the present pits that will last 15 years. Vanderpol said it had been re- estimated to be six years. Vander Yacht said many people have real problems with noise, traffic, etc., and he hopes this will address their concerns. Laidlaw said it would not but this is all that can be done at this time; the original ordinance will be remanded back to Planning for more study. The motion was carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE ITEMS 1. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - (AB91 -089) *NEW APPOINTMENT OF CAROLE OSIER TO THE DEVELOPMEN- TAL DISABILITIES BOARD *NEW APPOINTMENT OF TOM SPRINGER TO COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY BOARD *NEW APPOINTMENT OF LAURA WITTER TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE BOARD VANDERPOL MOVED CONFIRMATION OF THESE APPOINTMENTS. The motion carried unanimously. 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT W /HARDING LAWSON ASSOC. FOR GROUNDWATER MONITORING AT CEDARVILLE LANDFILL (AB91 -090) Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 2 Vanderpol reported Finance recommended approval to Council. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH C2S2 FOR START -UP PROMOTION OF THE COUNTY -WIDE CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM (AB91 -091) Vanderpol said Whatcom County had the best record in Washington for the amount of solid waste recycled in 1989 and this will assure an even better record. He reported Finance recommended approval to Council. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THREE ONE -HALF TON 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS TO THE LOW BID, FOR A TOTAL OF $40,331.38 (AB91 -092) 5. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TWO THREE- QUARTER TON 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS TO THE LOW BID, FOR A TOTAL OF $24,816.85 (AB91 -093) 6. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TWO ONE -HALF TON 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS FOR A TOTAL OF $21,791.93 (AB91 -094) 7. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR SEVEN MID-SIZE FOUR - DOOR SEDANS TO THE LOW BID, FOR A TOTAL OF $73,678.99 (AB91 -095) 8. BID AWARD FOR POLICE VEHICLE LIGHT BARS TO LOW BID ($14,363.55) (AB91 -096) 9. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR FOUR ONE -TON CAB -AND- CHASSIS TRUCKS TO THE LOW BIDDER, FOR A TOTAL OF $55,065.11 (AB91 -097) Items 4 through 9 were taken as a group. Vanderpol reported Finance recommended approval of these items. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 3 10. REQUEST TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR A FIVE PASSENGER MINI VAN WHICH DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS OR ARE OVER BID (AB91 -098) Vanderpol reported a bid from Bellingham Chrysler for a seven passenger mini van which does meet specifications was recommended to Council to be approved. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FERRY WORKERS AND THE COUNTY (AB91 -099) Van Zanten said this will parallel the inside worker's settlement on pay, and it will be a three -year contract. Vanderpol reported Finance recommended approval of this item. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 12. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Courier Service: Van Zanten stated her office is very close to finalizing a contract with Fourth Corner Network to provide a daily service to the Annex from the Courthouse and back again. Outside Workers Program for 1990: For a ten month period from March to December of 1990, inmates worked 5,848 hours which would represent $54,035.52 of wages if the County had to pay the average of $9.24 wage. The actual cost to the County was $27,900 for the supervisor's wages, benefits plus insurance coverage for inmates, supplies and materials. The work crews had to submit to a daily urinalysis on the way back in from work to make sure they had not had access to drugs. Sale of Bakerview Spur: The Transit Authority and the County have reached an agreement on this sale. There was some contamination due to the former usage as a garage; the County has removed the tanks and some of the soils. Transit will pay $550,000 on the property and any further costs to clean up the property will be shared equally by the Transit Authority and the County. Buildings and Code Report: Volume has decreased somewhat from 1990 but they are still very busy. Risk Pool: Van Zanten spoke of the annual report she will be leaving in the Council office. There are 19 members in the Risk Pool and they are examining both the licensed vehicle and the per thousand worker hours. There are adequate reserves for any events that may occur. There is a comprehensive plan to put a good risk management plan in place. For this year which is the fourth year the Pool will go completely on an exposure basis as Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 4 in the past. On the fifth year a premium schedule will probably be set up based on records. Solid Waste: Van Zanten said staff is moving ahead on the flow control ordinance and the draft should arrive in the Council office later in the week. She will ask the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to look at it both at Thursday's meeting and again in a week. Van Zanten said she wants to have the rate review and rate control section as stiff as possible. She said she had met with the small cities and they were accepting of the concept but want the rate review as strong as possible. The small cities also want to see a budget showing how the money will be spent. She stated that by mid -year this may be in place. Road Progress Report: She stated the Axton Road signalization is almost finished. There will be a meeting on the Lake Whatcom Transportation Study at the Geneva Elementary School on March 19, 1991. There will also be a public meeting on the Point Roberts Transportation Study on April 10, 1991 in Point Roberts. Flood and Storm Updates: There was another presidential declaration that extends the disaster declaration from December 20 into January to cover snow and ice storms; claims for this period can now be submitted. The Hannegan Bridge is almost ready to drive on and Lake Whatcom Boulevard is also getting close to completion. The Stremler Dike is being restored at present but further work will be done on it next summer. There is discussion going on to get higher FEMA funding on the damage area. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: TO SHIRLEY FORSLOF, AUDITOR - CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (AB91- 100) Warner presented this very prestigious award to Shirley Forslof. She graciously accepted the award and asked Darlene Metcalf, Chief Accountant, Terry Hinz, Budget Analyst, Tom Sutberry, Deputy Administrator, and Barbara Cory, Treasurer, to stand and share in the honor. OPEN SESSION Linda Zander, 2033 Pangborn Road: Distributed a report on the new lab in Vancouver, B.C. with equipment identical to that used by the E.P.A. This lab can now test accurately down to parts per billion which is far more sensitive than has ever been possible in Washington. She said Bader from the Health Department had said there were split samples taken before and this is not so. She spoke of her problems with the Health Department. She noted that contaminants in wetlands do not remain in wetlands but move and cause damage to fish life. Barbara Brenner, 5617 Northwest Road: Spoke about the medical waste appeal. She said she and Warner received a confidential memo from the attorney to which she added a note to Warner saying Safe Waste Management Now (SWMN) would have to "fund- raise" the attorney fees if they were required to pay them and for him to let the other Council members know. Brenner said Warner apparently did not realize he was to distribute the memo and a Council member is now angry at Brenner for misrepresenting where SWMN stood on fundraising. She said she had always said SWMN would have to fund -raise if they had to pay part or all of the appeal. She was told by a Council member Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 5 that the Council did not have access to funds to cover this and that is why SWMN made the offer in the first place. She has since heard that for a $7000 amount there is often a possibility of moving that much within a budget. Warner said he had misunderstood that he was to distribute the memo. Fred Nowicia, 3341 Berg Road: Spoke on surface mining activities. There is a ready source of 60 million cubic yards at a Swift Mountain slide; that should be looked into as it would not affect agricultural land. Maggie Marceau, 392 E. Axton Road: She said she hopes the Council will encourage the state to "regulate" this industry. The trucks will be rolling at 5 a.m. tomorrow in the gravel free -for -all and there is a need for regulation. Janet Adams, 1135 Humboldt: Thanked the Council for its efforts. She said she had a question on the position the Council took last May that Council Members could not communicate with their constituents on the Bellingham International Airport runway expansion major development permit. She quoted passages of law that made her believe a major development permit did not constitute a quasi-judicial stance for the Council. She asked for an explanation. Warner read a letter from Watts stating that he did feel it did constitute a quasi-judicial role and the appearance of fairness is important. Watts spoke and said the definition of a quasi-judicial proceeding is any proceeding that deals with an individual permit. Jackson said all Council members received an invitation to a Fourth Corner Economic Development meeting on March 21 which will discuss the Airport modernization. She said she feels if the Council members could not speak to the public they probably should not speak to the other side either. Watts said he agreed with Jackson that the appearance applies to both sides and the Council should not attend meetings where this will be discussed. Adams asked if the Council's position on the BFF hearing was quasi - judicial; Warner said it was. Max Leeper, 6752 Goodwin Road: He said he agreed with the lady who spoke on the gravel issue. The Everson area needs some restriction particularly when there is a river full of gravel giving problems. There are big halogen lights shining in people's windows all night long from gravel trucks. Dusty Anderson, 2929 Goshen Road: Commented on the medical waste appeal. She said she cannot understand why the Council feels burdened when Safe Waste Management Now's attorney has provided over $50,000 worth of legal work free to the County. She does not think this reflects well on the Council. Jay Hoff, 559 E. Axton Road: Spoke on surface mining and suggest the Council speak to some state officials to really see where we stand on this issue. She asked the Council speak to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) whose responsibilities are in regulating and reclamation. If DNR is going to pre -empt the Council from passing an ordinance to help in this situation, it needs to get to work on this. Warner said he would write a letter to DNR asking what its perception is of its regulatory authority. Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 6 HEARINGS AND FINAL CONSIDERATION 2. HEARING ON ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PROPOSED FORMATION OF DEMING DIKING DISTRICT; AND RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CREATION OF A DIKING DISTRICT IN DEMING IS FEASIBLE AND APPROPRIATE, AND SETTING AN ELECTION (AB91 -020A) Imhof explained the issue saying the Auditor's office is working on a time line and will need to get notification out quickly to try to get this on the May special election. Warner opened the public hearing. Art Hyatt, 2318 North Shore Road: As diking is considered, he said he feels causes of the flooding should also be considered. There are 1500 creeks in the Nooksack watershed and many of them have been clear -cut. Destructive logging practices have added to the sediment load and run -off has increased 100 percent. In the last ten years, said Hyatt, 88,000 acres of forests have been converted to other uses. Spending millions on dredging the river would be a waste if the mitigating causes were not also changed. Ed Henken, County Engineer: Explained the amended resolution that slightly amends 91 -007 passed in January 1991. The Engineering Department recommends the people be allowed to vote on this issue on May 28. Max Leeper, 6752 Goodwin Road: Said he represents the Nooksack Valley Riders and Trails 90. They ask they be considered in the diking and wondered if the diking area could be used for riding trails. Tom Hayden, 4543 Williams Road: He said the creation of the special district will be conducive to public health, convenience and welfare. Many homes were affected and a restaurant was closed due to the fear of contamination water, average daily traffic of over 3000 vehicles was disrupted by road closures, and there was damage to houses and possessions. This will be a benefit to a majority of lands within the district and the proposed improvements are feasible and economical. He recommends the Council approve the resolution. Hearing no further comment, the public hearing was closed. Imhof reported Public Service and Solid Waste Committee recommended approval. HE SO MOVED. Laidlaw said on page two of the resolution, line 19 should read (6) not (5). She asked if a cost study of the election has been made. Henken said the costs would be borne by the County because it was decided by resolution in January to pursue this. Hansey said this district would have the option of joining in the county -wide district. Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 7 The downside is there may be a duplication of costs. He said he wished there was a cost estimate of an election. Jackson asked if it could be structured so it might be merged into a county -wide district if it were formed. Henken said this district would be controlled locally but a county- wide one would be controlled by the Council. He said this is a diking district and the other is a flood control zone. Jackson said she wondered if the election could take place by mail. Hansey said this will only form the district and further legislation will be required to establish funds and goals. Laidlaw asked about having a stipulation as suggested by Mr. Leeper of Trails 90 stating there be public access to the dikes. Vander Yacht said this should be discussed as a separate issue and not in the river management. Jackson said this should be up to the diking district; they don't really own any land and would have to make any decisions on access. Hansey said Exhibit A should be adopted. There was further discussion among Haney, Imhof and Henken. HANSEY MOVED "AND LOG JAMS" BE ELIMINATED FROM D. ON EXHIBIT A. The motion carried unanimously. Jackson said she would like to delete Exhibit A. Watts said Exhibit A does not need to be included in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED section. He said the Commissioners of this district should set out the goals. The motion to approve the resolution was carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION: THE EXECUTIVE REQUESTS THAT A CLOSED SESSION TAKE PLACE DURING WHICH DISCUSSIONS OF UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIA- TIONS (HEALTH DEPARTMENT, SHERIFF DEPARTMENT) WOULD TAKE PLACE (AB91 -099) The Council adjourned to a small meeting room for 15 minutes to discuss the above item. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION STATING THE COUNCIL'S INTENT TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FORMING A COUNTY -WIDE FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT AND REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (AB91- 071) Haney explained,this issue. IMHOF MADE A MOTION STATING THE COUNCIL'S INTENT TO STUDY Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 8 THE FEASIBILITY OF FORMING A COUNTY -WIDE COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO DEAL WITH FLOOD CONTROL MANAGEMENT AND REQUEST THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE REPORT AT THE MARCH 26 COUNCIL MEETING WITH A PROPOSED SCOPE OF THE STUDY AND A TIME LINE FOR PROCEEDING THROUGH THE PROCESS. The motion carried unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EXEMPT SALARY RESOLUTION, TO ALLOW FOR PROVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS (AB91 -086) This item was withdrawn. 3. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1991 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BUDGET (AB91 -069) Vanderpol reported Finance recommended adoption to Council. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 4. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1991 PARK FUND BUDGET FOR FEMA FINANCED STORM DAMAGE REPAIR (AB91 -070) Vanderpol reported Finance recommended adoption to Council. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 5. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1991 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON - DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PLAN THEREIN FOR REDISTRICTING MASTER (AB91 -051) Vanderpol reported Finance recommended adoption to Council. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION /ACTION ON POSSIBLE FUNDING FOR PURSUIT OF MEDICAL WASTE ORDINANCE APPEAL (AB91 -055) Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 9 Vanderpol reported for Finance where Imhof had moved to recommend there be matching funds up to $3,500 from the professional service budget for this issue. IMHOF SO MOVED. Jackson said she thought it was a slap in the face to the people of Whatcom County to ask them to fund -raise to fund decisions the Council has made; she spoke against the motion. JACKSON MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO HAVE THE COUNCIL PAY THE FULL $7,000. There was discussion about whether this would be appropriate as it changes the whole intent. Jackson withdrew her motion and made the following motion. JACKSON MOVED TO DELETE THE ELEMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE ORIGINAL ( IMHOF) MOTION. Warner spoke in support of this motion. Laidlaw asked if the money would come out of the Professional Services portion of the budget. Jackson said she would be happy if the maker of the motion to withdraw his original motion then we would have a cleaner action. Imhof withdrew his motion and Jackson withdrew her amendment. JACKSON MOVED THE COUNCIL FUND A MAXIMUM OF $7,000 ON THE MEDICAL APPEAL FOR THE ATTORNEY IN SEATTLE. Hansey asked where this money would come from; it was explained these funds would need to be transferred from salary savings that have occurred in the Budget Analyst salary. JACKSON AMENDED HER MOTION TO STATE THIS WOULD COME OUT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PORTION OF THE BUDGET. Vanderpol said the Council should not appeal and certainly should not spend funds. Vander Yacht said he thinks this may be useful in the future and the perception is that the question has not been fully answered. Haney said if the County is part of the appeal to the 9th Circuit Court providing for a maximum of $7000, would this open the County to additional liability if BFI asks for their legal fees of $100,000. He cited the City of Bellingham case where they were ordered to pay damages. Warner explained the differences in this issue. Watts said the basis for awarding fees is through contract or if the court deems it frivolous. Watts said he cannot say what possibilities there are for damages. Jackson said democracy requires the respect for the majority opinion. A majority supported the policy and should be prepared to pay the cost. Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 10 The motion passed 4 -3 with Hansey, Vanderpol and Laidlaw against. VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE MOTION TO APPEAL. Motion failed 3 -4 with Jackson, Laidlaw, Imhof and Vander Yacht against. 2. *RECEIPT OF PETITION FOR FRANCHISE, FILED BY TELCOM CABLE TV, INC. FOR VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS (AB91 -101) This item was received; an ordinance and public hearing will follow. 3. *RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION CHANGE, FILED BY FLOYD AND EDNA COFFELT (AB91 -102) This item was received and will be referred to the Planning Department. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( *CONSENT ITEMS) 1. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SEGREGATION OF LRID NO. 9, SEGREGATION NO. 90 -3 (AB91 -080) Vanderpol reported Finance recommended approval to Council. HE SO MOVED. The motion carried unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION TO ACQUIRE FRONTAGE FROM SEVERAL PARCELS OF LAND ALONG SOUTH PASS ROAD FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY PURPOSES, BY CONDEMNATION (AB91 -103) Imhof reported Public Service and Solid Waste recommended approval to Council. HE SO MOVED. Henken explained the issue and said most of the 25 owners have agreed but one owner of nine parcels (and two other owners) preferred this be settled in this matter as they are very far apart in their ideas of land value. Laidlaw asked questions of Mr. Henken regarding possibility of utilities being moved all to same side of road and the possibility of lowering the speed limit on the area to lessen need for widening. Henken said there will be utility poles on one side of the road only; in the road deficiency review there were enough deficiencies found to warrant County Road Administration matching funds. Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 11 The motion carried 6 -1 with Laidlaw against. Addendum 2. A. RESOLUTION (OR LETTER) ENDORSING SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1569, THE COMMUNITY -BASED LONG -TERM CARE ACT (AB91 -116) This was introduced and will be discussed at March 26 meeting. 3. *ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE WHATCOM COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD'S PETTY CASH FUND BALANCE (AB91 -104) (FINANCE) 4. *ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF PLACING STOP SIGNS ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS (EAGLERIDGE SUBDIVISION) (AB91- 105) (PUBLIC SERVICES) 5. *ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF PLACING STOP SIGNS ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS (MISCELLANEOUS ROADS) (AB91- 106) (PUBLIC SERVICES) 6. *ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF PLACING STOP SIGNS ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS (GOOSEBERRY POINT AREA) (AB91- 107) (PUBLIC SERVICES) 7. *ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF PLACING STOP SIGNS ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS (CORDATA) (AB91 -108) (PUBLIC SERVICES) 8. * ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF PLACING STOP SIGNS ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS (TWEED TWENTY SUBDIVISION) (AB91 -109) (PUBLIC SERVICES) 9. *ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE TEXT AND MAPS OF THE SOUTH FORK VALLEY SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ADOPTING RELATED TITLE 20 ZONING (AB91 -030) 10. *ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20.42; CHANGING THE FORESTRY ZONING DISTRICT TO A RURAL FORESTRY DISTRICT, AND ADDING CHAPTER 20.43 TO INCLUDE THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMMERCIAL FORESTRY DISTRICT (AB91 -110) (PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT) Items 3 through 10 were received and will be referred to the appropriate committees. Items 4 through 8 will have public hearings on April 9. Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 12 REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonding bid: Vanderpol said he had investigated Jackson's request and found that there are only a few companies capable of providing this service and that the Treasurer, Barbara Cory had been involved in this issue. Jackson said she would prefer this go for request for proposal particularly for a $14 million dollar amount. She said the Council goes over automobile bids one by one and it needs to be just as certain it is getting the best advice it can on such a large amount. Road Jurisdiction Transfer Program: Laidlaw said that with the help of Engineering, Whatcom County presented an amendment to the Senate Transportation Committee to delete SR 541 and it is no longer part of the bill. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. ATTEST: �Deputy Cle BMa, WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON r Davie M. Warner, Chairman Minutes, 3/12/91, Page 13