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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for June 5 1980tdHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes of meeting June 5, 1980 The meeting was called, to order at 7:35 with all members present for roll, with the exception of Hansey, who was attending his daufl)tr's graduation. The minutes of the previous meeting ivere approved. with an addition to page three, paragraph three to read "in accordance with Planning Do- partment recommendation." HEARINGS Public hearings were held on the fol.lowincr seven matters, as had been published, and no member from the audience testified on any of the is sties. Roehl moved for the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the adop- tion of a budget for the County Road Improvment District. No. 1. Fund for 1980. Finance Committee had reviewed the ordinance, recommending "do pass" with one amendment; changing the amount of the budget to $5259.15, and adjusting revenue and expenditures accordingly. The amendment and the ordinance passed unanimously. Roehl moved for the adoption of the ordinance, authorizing the adop- tion of a budget for the County road Improvement Disiri.c.t No. 2 Fund for 1980. Finance Comra-it.tee recommended "do pass" and an amendment, chanfling the amount of the budget to $528.17, with a.ppropr:iate adjustments. The amendment, as moved by Roehl., and the ordinance passed on a unanimous vote.. Public Works reviewed, recommending "do pass" on the ordinance re- ga.rd:ing the demolition of -the Lynden Township Hall, S' ,wh.i.ch is Ivha.t:com County property, located on East Grover. Street, Lynden, Washington. Donnel.lan moved its passage. McIntyre moved to amend, adding to line 1.7 a. comma, and the l.angi.iage, "at no cost to the County of IA1hatcom." The amendment passed, and the ordinance passed 'by unanimous vote. Public Works recommended approval of the sale of the Lynden Toti�anship Hall property, and Donnell.an's motion to declare the property surplus and authorize its sale by the County Treasures., passed. The .Prosecuting Attorney's office is to draft a. resolution to be signed encompassing this matter. � P8 minutes of Council meeting r June S, 1980 page two Finance recommended "do pass" on the ordinance, establishing the refund for permit fees: .Adding new section to W.C.C. 2.24.740. 1Zoehl moved its adoption, and his motion carried unanimously. Johnson moved the two ordinances dealing with stop signs: ordinance regarding the matter of placing stop signs on Melchor Avenue, and ordinance regarding the matter of placing stop signs on Ash Avene. Public Safety recommended "do pass" on both, and both were enacted by unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Johnson handled the only executive item for Louws, who was not present at the meeting. Public Safety had reviewed the liquor license application for Class ACEF license for the Beach Store on Lummi. Island, and that com- mittee recommended approval. Johnson's motion to authorize its issuance carried. v OPEN SESSION Ellen Vaughn, 2212 D St., read testimony from the Energy Task Force of the Chamber. of �;ornmerce supporting an Energy Element in the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan. The Task Force feels the Energy Fl.eme }nt should. be a part of the current Comprehensive Plan revision process. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Roelll moved to adopt the ordinance in the matter of amending the 'hatcom County Comprehensive Plan Map from Potential Suburban to Rural, and to amend the Interim Zoning Map from General Protection to Rural One acre, Rural Two acres, and Forestry Zone Designation in the vicinity of the South Bay of the Lake,Whatcom sub -area. It had been introduced Ma 20, discussed March 27 and at the Aprill.0 Planning Committee meeting. Public hearing was held at the Glenhaven Lakes Community Clubhouse May 13. Council held a work session on. May 29. Council member Johnson in- dicated lie would like the matter held for further study. McIntyre felt some provision should be made for Council initiating future review when services become available. Roehl moved to amend, by adding: "Section 3: This ordinance to be reviewed by the Whatcom County Council at such time is sufficient utilities and services become available to allow increased densities. The amendment passed, and the ordinance passed by a vote of five in favor and one abstention (Johnson). McIntyre suggested the Planning minutes of Council meeting June S, 1980 page three 'ommittee look into developing some policy and procedures for handling such review situations. OTHER BUSINESS The decision on application of appeal regarding Lakeside Manor Con- dominiums was made. The Chair asked if any of the members had a conflict of interest, as the Council was actin; in a quasi - judicial fashion in this matter. No one indicated a conflict. Roehl moved that the Council uphold the decision of the Building and Code Administrator, finding no error in law, nor that the decision was erroneous on the entire record. His motion_ carried unanimously. Communications were received as follows: 1) Dave Eastman on the energy satin; requirement. His suggestion will be further reviewed when Council discusses that ordinance again � j:a� 4 �Qfjpr�Z .V d /V b) Betty Gaudette, uggesting the Blaine Air Force Ease /Parks Department propAal include purchase of the nine houses on the east side of the property c) Harry Fulton, protesting the Council's handling of the South Bay rezone ]INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Roehl introduced the ordinance establishing policy, procedures and requirements governing the use of official county motor pool vehicles. It was sent to Public Works and Finance for review. Roehl introduced the ordinance adopting a flow through supplemental budget for the Building Maintenance Budget for 1.980, and referred it to Finance. Donnellan introduced an ordinance amending ordinance 80 -1_2 regarding method of reimbursement for meals purchased during travel. on county bus- iness. It was sent to Finance. Roehl introduced and moved the adoption of the resolution in the matter of a temporary loan from the Current Expense Fund to the Federal Shared Revenue Fund. Finance had reviewed the resolution, and recommended "do pass." Six percent interest was to be inserted in the blanks. It -is moved by McIntyre to substitute "a need" for "an emergency" on lines 14 and 22. Amendment passed, and the resolution was passed by unanimous vote. minutes of . Council. meeting June S, 1980 page four Roehl introduced the resolution in the matter of adding an exempt employee within the Assessor's Department to he entitled. Deputy Assessor. Finance recommended approval, and it was adopted unanimously. The resolution authorizing a "Draw Day" for county employees was introduced by Roehl, who moved. its passage. Finance had recommend "do pass." An amendment changing the beginning date from July 1 to August 1 passed, and another changing the notification date to the Auditor from June 1 to July :1 were passed. The resolution, as amended, was so ordered by unanimous vote. The resolution in the matter of issuing a replacement warrant was held in Finance. Resolution in the matter of application to the Secretary of the In- terior for and securing transfer of real property owned by the United States, more commonly known as Blaine Air Force Station to lhatcom County, and giving the Parks Director the authority to per.f_orm all duties in the acquisition and maintenance of said property was deferred to June 19, 19F Roehl introduced the resolution in the matter of increasing the 1Vh.a.t- com County Park Small Change Fund. McIntyre moved to amend the new amount of the fund to be $1,000.00 rather than the requested $730.00, and that the check be drawn in the amount of $470.00, rather than X200.00. The amendment passed, and the resolution passed on a unanimous vote. Donnell-an introduced the resolution in the matter of the hearing on Whatcom County's Six Year Comprehensive Road Program. With Public IVorks' recommendation of "do pass" the resolution was passed. The hearing is to he June 19. CONIMI TTEE REPORTS It was asked during the proceedings that the space on ordinances resolution entitled "Proposed by" be filled in. A memo to the departments is to he sent. There will be an executive session to discuss the Nor -Bell labor contract A committee of the whole meeting will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 6:30 to discuss the Parks /Blaine Air. Base proposal and to discuss the sale of the Bakerview property. The meeting adjourned at 9:21.