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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council April 10 1990WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL April 10, 1990 The meeting was called to order by Council Chairman Don Hansey. Others present: Absent: Daniel Warner none Marge Laidlaw Dennis Vander Yacht Bob Imhof Mary Vanderpol Emily Jackson SPECIAL PRESENTATION EXECUTIVE'S PROCLAMATION TO OPEN THE 1990 '7VHATCOM COUNTY IN BLOOM" COMPETITION (AB90 -138) County Executive Shirley Van Zanten read the proclamation opening the competition. Roger DeSpain, Whatcom County Parks, introduced Carol Fisher, Bellingham Herald, who is a co- sponsor and Dana Hicks, Whatcom County Arts Coordinator. Hicks introduced a few of the 15- member committee working on this project. She distributed a directory to the Council members. Haney thanked the group for the presentation and gifts. EXECUTIVE ITEMS 1. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR WOOD TO CONSTRUCT PICNIC TABLE TOPS TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, ROBERT C. LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES, FOR $11,344.01, INCLUDING TAX (AB90 -119) Van Zanten explained this item; a change to the lowest responsive bidder was noted and $13,305.75 was corrected amount. The above noted lower bid did meet the requirements. Warner said Finance recommended approval of this item. WARNER MOVED THIS ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried. 2. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO THE LOW BIDDER, DIAMOND B PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC., FOR $58,465.33, INCLUDING ALTERNATES AND SALES TAX (AB90 -120) Van Zanten explained there had been poor air circulation and temperature regulation in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. This bid runs over the assessment because they do require after hours installation. This will complete the entire area for Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 2 future use when the Prosecutor will utilize more space. Warner said Finance recommended approval of this item. WARNER MOVED THIS ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried. 3. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR TEMPORARY BOAT CHARTER FOR PASSENGER SERVICE TO LUMMI ISLAND DURING DRYDOCKING OF THE WHATCOM CHIEF TO THE LOWER RESPONSIVE BIDDER, BELAIRCO, INC., FOR $11,401 (AB90- 121) Warner said Finance recommended approval of this item. WARNER MOVED THIS ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried unanimously. 4. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR DRYDOCKING, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE WHATCOM CHIEF TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, DUWAMISH SHIPYARD, INC., FOR $60,777 (AB90 -122) Warner said Finance recommends approval of this item. WARNER MOVED THIS ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried. 5. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Van Zanten distributed some documents. Road Update: Construction season has begun and this is a monthly update on the one year road program. A status report was given on the various projects underway including the Lake Whatcom Connector Study. There is $120,000 budgeted to study this connector. The study that Council of Governments will be doing is not the same as the County's study. Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Outlined the waste reduction and recycling progress. Staff met with Department of Ecology (DOE) regarding the grant and the County may get a letter soon authorizing the work to begin. There was some discussion on the siting progress. Managing solid waste is getting more expensive all the time if done properly; Whatcom County will be spending millions of dollars before this task is accomplished. Meeting the requirements of the Department of Ecology and getting a plan written for closure of Cedarville added to the cost. Closure plans for the County landfills and the many years of groundwater monitoring that will be needed will be costly. The County will be better served to do this right to save future problems. Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 3 Olivine Corp: Van Zanten said Warner had stated Council members had been contacted by Olivine; the Council asked the Administration respond to the issues raised by Olivine. Currently Olivine has applied for two permits; ash disposal and transfer station. The ash disposal variance was denied by the Health Department. The second permit must go through the Health Department and DOE, then for a land use permit. This permit is still with the Department of Ecology. The conditional use is coming up for a hearing. The Hearing Examiner gave them a 90 day extension. It is a misrepresentation for Olivine to say the County has denied the permits. County staff has been directed to handle the Olivine application fairly and in the same way that anyone else's is handled. Olivine is pressuring the Council to avoid a hearing. There is no reason for an exception for this firm. It is bordering on slander and libel to say the administration is blocking this permit application, Van Zanten stated. Jackson said she has not been pressured by Olivine. Referring to Van Zanten's statements on "ash disposal," Jackson said she should have said "ash storage," and referring to "no emergency to handle current disposal waste," Council was never really briefed as to whether to ship out or dispose within. She said she would not agree that the policy came from the Council. The focus of Olivine's concern is they want to be a full player, Jackson said. Van Zanten said there is an implication that because Olivine is taking the Council members to lunch, they are pressuring them. Hansey said that with just receiving this document from Van Zanten, he could not respond. OPEN SESSION Harold Gent, 21 Davie Drive, Point Roberts: Copied letters for the council members regarding shoreline permits 518 -89 and 519 -89 at Maple Beach. He represents Maple Beach Protection Association to protect the environment of Maple Beach. He stated the residents are against the LRK development. He said two letters in the permanent record should not be permitted. Don Miller stated in a letter that the Maple Beach owners had voted for condominiums and this is not so; a few met in Vancouver and voted without the concurrence of the residents. The second letter from firemen is inappropriate; this is a public organization with constantly changing membership and should not speak for the residents. Hansey stopped him from saying anything further on this matter because it is up for appeal later in this meeting and the Council cannot receive any further information. Warner stated that the Council will not make a decision at the public hearing on the Point Roberts comp plan on the 19th in Point Roberts. Barbara Brenner, 5617 Northwest Road: Wants to clarify some points on the WWU conference "Growth: Common Problems, Common Solutions and Common Sense." Wants to state this is a qualified government agency, is a part of the University and is a research group. The reasons, stated at Planning and Development, for not supporting this group are not valid. Regarding the qualification of the people running this project, George Cvetkovich, Ph.D. has 20 year's experience in growth management. As to appropriateness, this is one of the most pressing concerns of the area; she asked the Council to deal with the request on its merits. Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 4 Open session was closed. HEARINGS AND FINAL CONSIDERATION Items 1. to 3. were mistakenly on the agenda; they were removed. 4. ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO TELECOMM ASSOCIATES FOR A PERIOD OF 25 YEARS TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITHIN SPECIFIED AREAS OF THE COUNTY (AB90 -42) Haney opened the public hearing. There was no continent, and the hearing was closed. Vanderpol said Public Services reviewed this item and sent it on for hearing. VANDERPOL MOVED THIS ITEM BE ADOPTED. Motion carried unanimously. 5. ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO COUNTRY CABLE, INC. FOR A PERIOD OF 25 YEARS TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITHIN SPECIFIED AREAS OF THE COUNTY (AB90 -49) Hansey opened the public hearing. There was no comment, and the hearing was closed. Vanderpol said Public Services reviewed this item and sent it on for hearing. VANDERPOL MOVED THIS ITEM BE CARRIED. Motion carried. 6. PETITION TO VACATE GRAND BOULEVARD, BY GLENN K. JOHNSON (CONTINUED FROM 3/27; JOHNSON REQUESTS THAT THIS BE CONTINUED AGAIN) (AB90 -41) (INFO RECEIVED 3/27; PLANNING, ENGINEERING OPPOSED) Hansey opened the public hearing. There was no comment, and the hearing was closed. Vanderpol recommended this petition be denied. VANDERPOL MOVED THIS BE DENIED. Motion carried unanimously. 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE, GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO ALLOW TOURIST COMMERCIAL RETAIL SHOPS UP TO BUT NOT TO EXCEED 35,000 SQUARE FEET WITHIN ONE QUARTER MILE OF A FULL FREEWAY INTERCHANGE (AB90 -58) Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 5 Haney opened the hearing. Phil Serka, 400 Commercial Street: Represents developer Marquis and said he hopes the Council will allow this change in the zoning ordinance. This amendment would allow each shop to be larger than is currently allowed and would accommodate a factory outlet that is interested in locating in this area. He distributed letters from banking groups who say they could not loan money unless the larger sizes are allowed; it is necessary to provide some flexibility. Serka stated that factory outlet malls need several larger stores to be viable. It would not create any more traffic than for what is permitted now. This is a new concept to Whatcom County and would attract members of the traveling public. This use was not contemplated when the zoning was decided, Serka said, adding that at the Planning Commission level there was no testimony against this except by the Planning staff. Serka said he thinks this is a better site than a site near Blaine. Mandy Jocelyn, Teranomics: There is a sign on the property for potential tenants who may wish to locate there. She has worked with Seattle Market, Pike Center and has done factory outlets for the past five years. This is a new concept to the northwest but certainly not to the east. Most outlet tenants use 3,500 square feet but some who use larger space are considered "anchors." This is a competitive industry and manufacturers are using outlets to showcase their product which is something they cannot do in department stores. Pepperall and Vanity Fair are two retailers who would require 35,000 square feet. Douglas Campbell, 1401 Astor Bellingham: Stated the proposed site in the Blaine area his being considered for annexation. He recognizes that outlet centers bring in a great deal of financial benefit to the County in generated sales, construction costs and taxation revenue. This has been set up with infrastructure in place and they have approval from the Health Department for drainfields. The center will use a water association for the first phase. Laidlaw asked if they had a commitment from the water association. He said he believed there would be no problem with water supply. Jim Zevas, Zervas Architects: The comp plan for the gateway zone was tourist commercial originally designed to attract the Canadian traveler; this has a natural buffer for light industrial uses. Larger anchor stores are required to make this a viable retail center. The smallest store in Bellis Fair is Penney's at 63,000 square feet; Bellis Fair is a million square feet in all. The intent of the outlet development is to make it fit with Birch Bay and Semiahmoo. The factory look will go well with other developments that may go in here someday. Dan Taylor, Planning Department: If this is passed, the Planning Department will have to amend a scrivener's error. The availability of water does not seem as clear in the information he received. Taylor has reservations about this project when the County has concerns about affordable housing, border crossing problems which this would intensify, with crime in retail areas; if the County approves this the Sheriff would need to make long runs to deal with problems. Imhof asked why the change in the store size would affect the water demand. Taylor said he believes it will need more water for larger stores. Serka: Responding t o attract the business from the site no matter what size it i Cordata or Bellis Fair where attracted to this site and will Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 6 Taylor that in 1987 the County made the decision to Canadian traveler. Water services must be made to this s. In terms of competition this will not be the same as there is no size limitation. The huge stores will not be not compete. Terry Plake: Drove by the site and is frightened by the immensity of the shopping center; she is afraid it will destroy the beauty of the area and Whatcom County will become a retail center since there are two planned. Zan Marquis: Answering the last person, he said there has been another site suggested in the Blaine area but both would probably not be developed. The public hearing was closed. Laidlaw said the Planning Committee did not bring forward a recommendation. JACKSON MOVED THIS ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED. JACKSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM SQUARE FEET FROM 35,000 SQUARE FEET TO 10,000 SQUARE FEET. Jackson said she recognizes the Planning Department's stand. She recalls the planning on the Gateway discussion that it was to attract Canadian business members to invest in quality clean manufacturing businesses such as Hewlett Packard, etc. The County has to be very careful to make appropriate changes to the text. She asks the Council to seriously consider whether the large stores would fit this surrounding area. Imhof will be against the 10,000 square feet as the vision of years ago has not come to pass. If the Council doesn't approve the change, there will be nothing developed there. Vanderpol agreed with Imhof. Warner said the inception of the gateway zone was to attract manufacturing sites, as Jackson said, and changing it to retail outlets is a big step. The question of the infrastructure facilities needs to be investigated as it was originally proposed to be industrial. Jackson withdrew her motion. JACKSON MOVED TO REMAND THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW. Hansey spoke against the motion and read the Planning Commission report which supported the factory outlet concept up to 35,000 square foot shops. Jackson asked if the new or old Planning Commission had made the recommendation. Haney said it was the Whatcom County Planning Commission. After some discussion, it was determined the 1989 Planning Commission had made the recommendation. Warner said he felt there is considerable impact and it requires more information and study. Vanderpol asked how long it had been in the works. Taylor said he got it in September and it went to the Planning Commission in January. Vanderpol spoke against delay, adding that he feels there is a lot to be said for the 35,000 square feet rather than 2,500 square Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 7 feet. Motion to remand failed 3 -4 with Imhof, Hansey, Vander Yacht and Vanderpol against. Motion to adopt the ordinance carried 4 -3 with Jackson, Laidlaw and Warner against. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NAME CHANGE FROM WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 19 TO "GLACIER FIRE AND RESCUE" (AB90 -69) item. Vanderpol reported that Public Service committee recommended approval of this VANDERPOL MOVED THIS ITEM BE APPROVED. Motion carried unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS (AB90 -114) Vanderpol explained this item and said Public Service recommended approval of this item. VANDERPOL MOVED THIS ITEM BE ADOPTED. Motion carried unanimously. 3. ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES ... (FOR) $4,800,000, TO PROVIDE INTERIM FINANCING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN COUNTY FACILITIES ... (AB90 -115) Joan Egan, Harper McLean and Co., explained the bond anticipation note at six and three eighths percent. Imhof asked if they are the holder; Egan said they are the underwriter at $8.25 per thousand. Harper McLean will offer securities to investors in the next few days and they will mature in three years. Warner said they would act as a retail outlet for these bonds. Whatcom County promises to pay back plus the $39,600 fee in three years. The County will be earning interest on this money at eight percent. Jackson asked if the County shopped around for securities providers. Egan said they put on a presentation and have demonstrated they can earn the best rate. Brad Bennett, Public Works, said Harper McLean have been the County's underwriters for years. Warner said finance recommended adoption of this item. WARNER MOVED THIS ITEM BE ADOPTED. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 8 Jackson asked if the Council could have an analysis in the future with short term over long term. Laidlaw stated she had similar concernsbut they were answered in the earlier committee meeting. 4. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 87 -69, WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYMENT OF INSTALLMENTS OF ASSESSMENTS IN LOCAL AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 9 (AB90 -116) Warner said the RCW limits prepayment and the proposal is to allow for certain prepayments so installments could be made to limit the prepayment interest that is required. Warner said Finance recommended adoption of this item. WARNER MOVED THIS ITEM BE ADOPTED. Motion carried. 5. ORDINANCE REVISING THE NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE JUVENILE FACILITY RESERVE FUND (AB90 -117) Warner said Finance recommended adoption of this item. WARNER MOVED THIS ITEM BE ADOPTED. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 1. APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON LRK DEVELOPMENT (INFORMATION RECEIVED, ON FILE) (AB90 -67) Imhof explained the options open to the Council. IMHOF MOVED TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION. Motion carried unanimously. 2. AWARD OF BID FOR WHATCOM COUNTY'S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER (AB90 -126) WARNER MOVED THE AWARD OF BID BE TO THE BELLINGHAM HERALD. Vander Yacht asked about the necessity for a change. Warner explained the costs, the inconvenience of the weekly deadline and the increased numbers of people the Herald reaches. Motion carried 6 -1 with Vander Yacht against. Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 9 3. NOMINATIONS TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (EDNA JORGENSON RESIGNED) (APPLICATIONS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO COUNCIL MEMBERS) The list of applicants is on file in the Council office. JACKSON NOMINATED VIRGINIA WALSH. IMHOF NOMINATED TOM GREY. There were no other nominations. The appointment will be made on April 24. 4. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL SPONSORSHIP OF WWU CONFERENCE, "GROWTH: COMMON PROBLEMS, COMMON SOLUTIONS AND COMMON SENSE" Warner reported that Finance had recommended 2 -1 against funding this conference which is on growth and will train community members in analyzing problems from all sides and reaching rational solutions. VANDER YACHT MOVED THE COUNTY SUPPORT THIS GROWTH MANAGEMENT SEMINAR FOR $500. He said this is a topic of general interest and is worthy of the Council's support. Jackson said in light of the fact growth management legislation is being considered, this would enlighten both Council members and residents. The Council needs to be part of the solution rather than the problem; it needs to have a method that places the issue at the core rather than the emotions. Jackson stated she will support this motion. Warner said he will support the motion and said it is run by a distinguished professor. Warner said he is particularly concerned with managing issues that may evolve into problems then rise to become disputes. There are numbers of people who are concerned about growth who will benefit in being trained in managing problems. The conference stresses commonality rather than differences; this is one of the most appropriate requests for funding the Council has been faced with, he said. Vanderpol commended the group for what it is doing and agreed there is a lot of support for this. However, he said others could ask for money if this is granted, so he opposes giving the money. Jackson said that in this year's budget cycle, the County gave WomenCare $10,000 (although she is not comparing the two groups and the work they do); this is a much smaller amount for the number one concern of the County and does not set a precedent. Motion passed 4 -3 with Vanderpol, Laidlaw and Hansey against. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( *Consent Items) 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID I. HAMLIN & ASSOC. FOR DESIGN, Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 10 ENGINEERING AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE NORTHWEST DRIVE /WEST BAKERVIEW ROAD INTERSECTION AND THE AXTON ROAD /SR 539 INTERSECTION (AB90 -127) Warner reported Finance recommends approval. WARNER MOVED THIS ITEM BE APPROVED. IMHOF MOVED TO AMEND THE THIRD WHEREAS TO READ... "DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE:' AND AT THE END OF "NOW BE IT RESOLVED... REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND THE COUNTY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE." Warner said this would hold up the process. Imhof said it is not the same as construction. Motion to amend carried 4 -3 with Warner, Vanderpol and Hansey against. Amended motion carried unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD CONTROL MANAGEMENT PLAN (AB90 -128) Warner said Finance recommend approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THIS ITEM. IMHOF MOVED TO AMEND THE FOURTH WHEREAS TO READ... "DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE." AND ...REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND THE COUNTY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE." Motion to amend carried 4 -3 with Vanderpol, Warner and Hansey against. Amended motion carried unanimously. Item 3. was mistakenly on the agenda, and was removed. 4. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE DECLARING A TWO -MONTH MORATORIUM ON DEMOLITION LANDFILL PERMITS (AB90 -139) Warner explained this item and reported Finance recommended approval. Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 11 WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THIS ITEM. Motion carried unanimously. 5. *ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1990 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND BUDGET (AB90 -130) (FINANCE) 6. *ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, SECTION 8.12, TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT WHATCOM COUNTY SOLID WASTE SITES (AB90- 131) (FINANCE) 7. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET THEREIN, FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY (AB90 -132) (FINANCE) 8. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PUBLIC DEFENDER'S APPROPRIATION THEREIN FOR AN ADDED DEPUTY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (AB90 -133) (FINANCE) 9. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE PHYSICAL PLANT AND CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND APPROPRIATION FOR UNANTICIPATED REMODELING EXPENSES (AB90 -134) (FI- NANCE) 10. *ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON PROCESSING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR OFF - PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS FROM APRIL 30, 1990 TO JUNE 30, 1990 (AB90 -135) (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) 11. *ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE WHATCOM SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP FROM RURAL TO COMMERCIAL AND THE OFFICIAL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE FROM RURAL TWO ACRES TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL FOR A.7 ACRE PARCEL AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLUE CANYON ROAD AND SOUTH BAY DRIVE (AB90 -136) (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) 12. *ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW CEMETERIES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL., URBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY, RESIDENTIAL RURAL, RURAL RESIDENTIAL ISLAND, RURAL, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND RESORT COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (AB90 -137) (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) Items 5 through 12 were received and referred to the appropriate committees. Minutes, 4/10/90, Page 12 REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Growth Retreat: Warner said Finance committee voted to contribute $250 and the Executive has agreed to contribute $250 to have a facilitator to get a sense of the county and its needs. WARNER MOVED TO HAVE COUNCIL CONTRIBUTE $250 FROM ITS BUDGET TO FUND A FACILITATOR FOR COUNCIL GROWTH RETREAT Motion carried unanimously. JACKSON MOVED TO ASK ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A BUDGET TO FUND THE WWU SEMINAR FROM THE ENDING FUND BALANCE. There was some discussion about the appropriateness of this action. Vander Yacht said he would happily give his portion of any travel funds for this purpose. Jackson withdrew her motion. Point Roberts Comp Plan: Hansey said the Point Roberts public hearing on April 19 is fact finding only; no decision will be made. The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL HINGTON