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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council March 2 1989WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL March 2, 1989 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Chairman Donald Hansey. Other Council Members Present: Absent: Marvin Vanderpol Tom Burton None. Corky Johnson Emily Jackson Dan Warner Will Roehl READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Feb. 7 (rescheduled from 2/2) and Feb. 9 meetings were approved as presented. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Hansey informed the audience that open session is the appropriate time for making comments to the Council about items on the agenda. if the item of interest is in a public hearing, he asked that the public reserve its comments unti I that segment of the meeting. This is a new section being added to the agenda. EXECUTIVE ITEMS 1. REPORT ON. GAS ASSESSMENT, PHENOL AND DSHS TESTING IN THE CEDARVILLE LANDFILL AREA BY RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL Executive Shirley Van Zanten said this report probably will be given at the 3/16 meeting; Department of Social and Health Services officials and others scheduled to speak were unable to attend due to inclement weather. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE THROUGH STATE CONTRACT OF MODULAR PANEL OFFICE PARTITIONS FOR SUPERIOR COURT CLERKIS OFFICE REMODELLING PROJECT, AT A COST OF $26,888.97 Van Zanten said this expenditure has been provided for in the Superior Court budget. Warner reported that Finance reviewed and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE THROUGH STATE CONTRACT OF MODULAR PANEL OFFICE PARTITIONS FOR THE RECORDS AND DETECTIVES' AREAS OF THE NEW SHERIFF'S OFFICE AT A COST OF $11,536.99 Warner reported that Finance reviewed and recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried. 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER FOR A POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND $28, 850 Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 2 INTO A CONTRACT WITH SALIK ASSOCIATES PAY STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Van Zanten said that a pay study similar to this one had been completed in 1980 or 1981. About 364 positions are being analyzed, 311 of whom are union personnel. Elected officials and Nor -Bell and ferry workers are among those excluded from the study. Warner explained the study further, then reported that Finance reviewed and recommended that the Executive be authorized to enter into the contract. WARNER SO MOVED. Jackson said she did not favor the study. She felt salaries could be compared with other counties before a full study is pursued, and she didn't think the jobs have changed so much since 1981 that a new study would be justified. This sort of study should be done internally, she said. Johnson said agencies In Olympia would have information for comparison of salaries. A college intern could be hired to conduct the study. Harold Raymond, Personnel Director, said the most recent study of salaries done by the Washington Associations of Cities and Counties will be distributed in a few months. It does have good information, but the job descriptions may or may not match Whatcom County's. Jackson asked what percentage of County employees have remained stable since 1980. Raymond said each year jobs are reclassified, and there has been some turnover. Exempt positions are falling way behind, he said. Roehl said the proposed study would compare salaries with those offered by the private sector. It is not appropriate to compare County salaries with other public sector jobs only. Raymond said the 180 or 181 salary study has served the County well. Vanderpol asked if the union liked the study's results; Raymond said yes. Van Zanten noted that the County had not been threatened by a state -wide equal pay lawsuit several years back because this study had been completed and was up -to- date. Hansey called for the vote. Notion carried, with Jackson and Johnson against. 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT WITH HARPER -OWES FOR PHASE IA OF CEDARVILLE CLOSURE PLAN (NOT TO EXCEED $78,542) Van Zanten said the comprehensive solid waste management plan needs to be approved by the state Department of Ecology (DOE). The required content includes a closure plan for the Cedarville landfill, which includes accurate cost forecasting and a financing plan. Administration's recommendation is to hire additional people with special training who'can advise Bob Jurica as he writes the plan. She distributed copies of Centralia's closure plan (22 pages, labeled as Chapter 11), to illustrate how complicated the work is (on file). Warner said Finance reviewed this request and recommended giving the authorization. WARNER SO MOVED. Minutes, 3/2/$9, Page 3 Johnson asked if Jurica couldn't do the work on his own. Van Zanten said lots of data and analysis are required. Jurica doesn't have the time to do such detailed work. Johnson said the consultant would need to ask Jurica for information, so why not Just have Jurica do it. Van Zanten said DOE has been asked to approve the plan twice, and it has not done.so. Jurica will work with the consultant. Johnson said perhaps the right person is not doing the Job. Then he said maybe DOE should do the study and let the County review it. Van Zanten said the landfill siting process will not stop because there is no closure plan in piace; it will stop because a comprehensive plan has not been approved. Right now it is on hold because Phase I has been completed; Phase II can't take place until the comprehensive plan is adopted. Jackson said the county could copy some of Centralia's work. Could save money and time. Van Zanten disagreed. There was much discussion among Van Zanten, Johnson and Jackson about the merits of the consultant's assistance, why this project wasn't bid separately from Harper and Owes' landfill siting project, and about the deadlines for completing various phases of the plan. Jackson said Harper and Owes should not be given a blank check, and that a new contractor could view the whole project with objectivity. Burton said he wanted a guarantee that Harper and Owes will complete a plan that w i l l be approved by DOE. Van Zanten agreed wou i d be a good Idea, adding that normally a portion of the fee is retained until the final plan meets the county's satisfaction. Warner said it would be appropriate to amend his motion to add Language that the final payment of the consultant would hinge upon acceptance by DOE of the plan. Vanderpol said the retained fee should be more than 10 percent, since someone could conceivably walk away without that amount. Roeh I said Prosecutor's Off ice should perfect the language. Van Zanten said If Harper -Owes is a reputable firm, it won't mind such a proviso. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HARPER AND OWES WITH FiNAL PAYMENT SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE PLAN BY DOE, OR THE COUNTY RESERVES ITS RIGHT TO TAKE ITS BUSINESS SOMEWHERE ELSE - ATTORNEYS WILL COME UP WITH THE FINAL LANGUAGE. Motion carried, with Jackson and Johnson against. 6. STATUS REPORT ON PROPOSED JUVENILE DETENTION SITE A drawing of the proposed Juvenile detention center at the Ellis Street site was posted on the bulietin board in the Chambers (on file). Van Zanten distributed a letter from Paul Rushing on the subject. Warner said the County had hoped for a single -level facility, but a two -level facility was now, being proposed. Garry Wood, Juvenile Court Administrator, said this facility would work. Plans can be changed at this point. Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz is the firm doing the work, and Livermore Architects also have presented a design. Wood said some permanent posts pose a problem, and that a proposed dual -level cell structure won't work because makes it difficult to supervise youngsters. Warner asked If the exterior would appear to be inst itut Iona i, since that also had been a concern of the Wood's. John Tyler, Buildings and Codes Administrator, said insulation would be put on the building's exterior, improving its appearance. He commented that one -level is good for security of Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 4 the Juveniles, but that administrative offices could be on a second level with no problem. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF 1701 ELLIS STREET PER THE TERMS OF THE OPTION AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY; AND TO PROCEED WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE FACILITY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL TO SIGN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELL INGHAM; AND THE AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED, HOWEVER, IS CONTINGENT UPON THERE BEING NO UNACCEPTABLE STRUCTURE FLAWS. Tyler asked If Council would like to tour the building site; it was agreed that a tour would be given at 9 a.m. Monday. There was discussion of the facility and design details. Motion carried, 6 -1 with Jackson opposed. 7. REPORT ON PLANNING DEPARTMENT WORK PROGRAM (EXECUTIVE REQUESTS THAT THIS ITEM BE REVIEWED BY COUNCIL iN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON MARCH 9) Van Zanten distributed paperwork for the 3/9 discussion (on file). 8. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT MONTHLY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT: (on file) Van Zanten noted that the Bennett Drive project is back on I ine, fol lowing an agreement with the city of Bellingham. The city will reimburse the county for the amount of local money put into the project If the area is annexed with in the next 10 years. At this time, (about 8 :55 p.m.) Chairman Hansey ordered that items 1 and 2 under public hearings be moved up before open session, along with items 2 and 3 under Introduction. Public hearing, Item 1: 1. HEARING ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE FORMATION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF LOCAL AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10, AND DETERMINING THE METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF (SEE ORDINANCE NO. UNDER INTRODUCTION; TESTIMONY TO BE TAKEN TONIGHT; FINAL ACTiiON ON ORDINANCE WILL TAKE PLACE 3/16) Hansey asked that Ray Weden of Weden Engineering explain this ordinance. Warner offered to do so, but instead explained items 2 and 3 under introduction (having to do with segregations in RID 8 and 9) . Weden explained that the formation of RID 10 is to be acted upon at the 3/16 meeting. The publ is hearing was opened. There was no testimony• The hearing was closed. No action was needed. Introduction, Iltems 2 and 3: 2. RESOLUTION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ORDERING SEGREGATION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LRID NO. 9 AND /�z Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 5 3. RESOLUTION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ORDERING THE SEGREGATION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS KTHIN R. I.D. NO. 8 Warner explained again that when a the RIDs were created in the Cordata area, it included very large parcels. These segregations clearly spell out how much assessment is owned by each piece of property. In this way, if the lots are sold off into smaller parcels in the future, the lot owners wi I I be paying assessments that are proportionate to the property owned. WARNER RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH ITEMS BE APPROVED, WITH AN AMENDMENT ADDED TO SECTION THREE OF BOTH THAT READS AS FOLLOWS: "IT IS FURTHER CONDITIONED THAT ALL PARCELS, OR PORTiIONS OF PARCELS IN DIFFERENT TAXING DISTRICTS ASSESSED AT $2,000 OR LESS BE PAID DOWN PROVIDED THE LIEN R I GHTS CAN BE APPLIED TO THE TOTAL PARCEL', INCLUDING THE PART PAID DOWN." Motion to amend carried. Motion to approve both items carried. Hansey called for a short recess, beginning at 9 :05 and ending at 9 :20 p.m. WARNER MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING LRID NUMBER 9. Motion carried. ROEHL MOVED TO DELETE THE LANGUAGE THAT WAS JUST ADDED TO THE RESOLUTION BY AME NDME NT. Motion carried. ROEHL MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION (as "unamended ") BE APPROVED. Motion carr led. Hansey asked if anyone objected to the Point Roberts public hearing (No. 3) be moved to this point in the meeting. There was no objection. Public hearing, Item 2: 2. ORDINANCE IMPOSING A ONE -YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION OF GAS STATIONS AT POINT ROBERTS The hearing was opened. SYLViA SCHONBERG Point Roberts Presented two letters from John and Ann Medbury ton file) and read a letter written by herself to the Counci I (also on fl le). Favors gas station moratorium. JEFF SHUCARD Point Roberts Likes the temporary moratorium, said shows sensitivity for area. Favors extended moratorium. �3 MARTIN KEELEY 6605 S. Beach Road Supports one -year moratorium. various other papers (also on file). CLAUDETTE UPTON 6605 S. Beach Road Supports moratorium. Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 6 Read a letter (on file) and distributed CHUCK GABLE Point Roberts? Supports moratorium. Said Tyee Drive is getting as close to being like Lynnwood as Point Roberts should get. STAFFORD SMITH Attorney, Bel I Ingham The moratorium is not a perfect instrument, but will work. Urged waiting until the comprehensive plan is completed before lifting the moratorium. The public hearing was closed. Roehl said the Planning and Development Committee reviewed this ordinance and the ordinance instituting a conditional use requirement for gas stations in the general protection zones. The moratorium would last until Jan. 1, 1990 or until the comprehensive zoning plan is completed, whichever comes first. The plan should be finished in July or August. Committee recommended approval. ROSH L SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. BARBARA BRENNER 5617 Northwest Road Spoke at length on a variety of subjects, including: DOE Comments: Dave DeBreil (sp ?) of the DOE was asked if the landfill siting needed to be put on hold until after the solid waste comprehensive plan is completed, and he said not. Harper -Owes: Criticized, because of inconsistent statements made at public meetings by Ron Owes. He said Thermal Reduction Co. Incinerator was a good place for a landfill, yet that area is not included on the suitable landfill map; he also admitted to not knowing there was a gravel pit next to Cedarville, Brenner said. There is more than one qualified consultant, she said. DOE Ueetiwg with Bob Jurica: Should have been open to the public. TRC: Said its attorney is in the same law firm used by the county in the landfill siting project. 13M The medical waste-hauling company that deals with TRC; it is under investigation in other states. She urged the Council to call the DOE to verify what she is saying. i1 Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 7 JOHN LEIBRANT Henry Street /Cedarville Cedarville: Read a letter from DOE to Bert Brainard of the Health Department (on flle) which says DOE concurs with Jim Marlcle's concerns about Cedarville's operating permit needing more thorough review. Harper -Owes: Criticized design of leachate collection system. Van Zanten: Started to say something about the Executive; Hansey asked him to refrain from personal attacks. Gas tests: County has not done all that he has asked for. Wants gasses coming off of his well water tested. DUSTY ANDERSON 2929 Goshen Road There is a credibility problem with county officials. She 'doesn't understand why open bidding is not allowed instead of constantly giving contracts to Harper -Owes. Hansey and Van Zanten explained the bidding process, and that this project is a part of the overall landfill siting project that Harper-Owes bid for. JANS JANSEN 5594 Sand Road Said TRC is applying to burn up to 15 tons of medical waste (didn't say in what time period), plus has the contract to burn Bellingham's garbage. Said Bellingham garbage is being hauled to Cedarville instead of to TRC, however, because TRC is too busy burning medical waste. He has Sanitary Services truck numbers on record to prove that Bellingham waste is going to Cedarville. ROY BARBER Central Road, Everson Said "Phase 1A of Cedarville closure plan" sounds like a separate contract from the overall solid waste landfill siting project. More descriptive words should be used on the agenda in the future. Hansey concurred. BARBARA BRENNER Safe Waste Management Now is filing an initiative next week asking that the importation of medical waste be banned from Whatcom County. Asked for an endorsement from Council. Said will be a meeting on subject at 7 p.m. March 8 in the North Bellingham School auditorium. Open session was closed. 101 M 1111 M ■ I iC 3. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL ... (OF) ABANDONED VEHICLES OR AUTOMOBILE HULKS (NOTE: THIS ITEM WAS MISTAKENLY ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR TWO DATES; 3/2 AND 3/16. SUGGEST HEARING BE KEPT OPEN UNTIL 3/16 MEETING TO ACCOMMODATE THE PUBLIC) The hearing was opened. There was no testimony. The hearing will be kept open until 3/16. /,5 Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 8 Warner said he would IIke to address some of the concerns brought forth in open session. He asked that the following concerns be placed on the Public Services Committee agenda (Johnson agreed): A. Is It true the county can't continue siting a solid waste landfill? B. Diversion of garbage from TRC to Cedarville; he has heard that TRC can't burn its f u I I load of garbage from Bellingham because it Is taking in so much medical waste. A surcharge on Bellingham garbage has been considered in the past for county landfi I Is; maybe it's time to consider it again. C. Has the county done all the gas tests possible around Cedarville? Hansey said the landfill siting process is not completely halted, and it can keep following the process up to the environmental impact statement (EIS). Van Zanten sa i d the county can comp I ete the f i rst phase of s it i ng w ithout an adopted comprehensive management plan. It has completed the fatal flaw and ranking processes, now it needs to decide which sites need an environmental impact statement. DOE says the county can not do an EIS until the plan is completed. Jackson said Van Zanten is not accounting for another section of the phase, and that Phase I is not completed. Van Zanten said it is, then suggested that Jackson handle the project if she knew better. The two continued to dispute whether the phase has been completed. Johnson said the discussion was going in a circle, and that the matter should be resolved. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE EXECUTIVE GET THE APPROPRIATE DOE PEOPLE TO COME UP HERE AND TELL THE COUNC IL DI RECTLY WHAT, CAN AND CAN NOT BE DONE. Hansey said he would get someone up at a future meeting. 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTERIM ZONING CODE TEXT TO REGULATE SERVICE STATIONS BY MAKING THEM CONDITIONAL USES IN THE GENERAL PROTECTION ZONES (ACTION HELD OVER FROM 2/9 PUBLIC HEARING) This item is no longer under consideration. 2. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PETTY CASH REVOL1V ING FUND FOR THE COUNTY PLANNING DEPAR "rMENT Warner reported that Finance reviewed this ordinance, which would set up a $100 fund in Planning, and recommended it be adopted. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carr led unanimously. 3. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON- DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATION THEREIN Warner said that Finance reviewed this ordinance, which provides money for a fifth Sheriff's Department vehicle, and recommended its adoption. Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 9 WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. 4. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICE FOR PRECINCT ELECTION OFFICERS (POLL WORKERS This ordinance is the result of a change in state minimum wage. Warner reported that Finance reviewed and recommended its adoption. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. 5. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S APPROPRIATION THEREIN Warner explained that originally the Council had hoped that a new attorney could be hired to cover health department business half time, and Council /Executive business half time, and be situated on the second floor with Council and Executive offices. Prosecutor Dave McEachran is not willing to go along with this proposal, because he would like to control who does what type of work in his office. Warner said Mary Kay Becker wi I I continue to provide attorney services for the Health Department at $85 an hour for the time being. He moved that this be kept in committee indefinitely. Roehl asked if the Council /Executive's existing half -time attorney would be moved back to the second floor; Warner said no, and that McEachran said he should be contacted if there is dissatisfaction with the service the Council gets. Roeh I said he thought the half-time person was hired exc I usi vel y to serve the Council and Executive; the service is fine, but there is not enough of it. 6. ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1989 SOLID WASTE BUDGET A month or two ago, Council authorized that $4.5 million be borrowed then re i nvested. Now i t has earned $392,000 i n interest, and some of i t can be spent on various solid waste items. Brad Bennett from Public Works asked that the ordinance be amended as follows: -Page 1: Change 68,000 to 71,000. ending fund balance - 2540, not 5540. -Page 2: Line 2 -1/2, change amount to $389,500. Warner said Finance reviewed and recommended approval, with Jackson in opposition. WARNER SO MOVED. JACKSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE BY DELETING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PORTION ( $38,000 FOR LEGAL FEES) UNTIL AFTER COUNCIL HAS TALKED WITH DOE. Warner said he would opposed the motion. Jackson said the legal people are not needed in order to get the plan approved. Roeh I, Jackson and Hansey discussed further. Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 10 Motion to amend failed, 1 -6. Motion to adopt the ordinance carried, with Jackson and Johnson against. 7. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COUNTY POLICY FOR NSF CHECKS Warner reported that Finance reviewed and recommended adoption of the ordinance. WARNER SO MOVED. Notion carried unanimously. 8. ORDINANCE ADOPTING A RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Johnson reported that Public Services recommended adoption of this ordinance. JOHNSON SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. 9. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NO- SMOKING POLICY (HAROLD RAYMOND HAS NEGOTIATED WITH THE TEAMSTERS1 UNION AND THEY HAVE AGREED TO A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING)(ORDINANCE ALREADY RECEIVED) Johnson reported that Public Services had reviewed the ordinance, that amendments had been proposed in a letter from Van Zanten dated February 3, and that the committee recommended adoption (with amendments) (see file for letter and detail of amendments). There was some discussion. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED. Motion carried unanimously. Vanderpol noted that the Courthouse employees are to be commended on their cooperation In the no- smoking effort. 10. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LYNDEN- NOOKSACK VALLEY SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP FROM RESIDENTIAL RURAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM RES.- RURAL -TWO DWELLINGS PER ACRE TO GE N. COMM. FOR A 0.78 ACRE PARCEL EAST GUIDE MERIDIAN, NORTH OF EAST WISER LAKE ROAD Roehl explained this ordinance, and noted that an amended concomitant agreement is attached. Roehl noted that Planning and Development recommended adoption. ROEHL MOVED THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED. Motion carried unanimously. al Minutes, 3/2/89, Page 11 OTHER BUSINESS (NO ITEMS FOR THIS MEETING) INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( *CONSENT ITEMS) 1. RESOLUTION FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY, REQUEST NO. 11 Warner reported that Finance recommended approval. WARNER SO MOVED. Motion carried. 4. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PETITION TO FORM WATER DISTRICT NO.' 18 IN ACME, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE DISTRICT'S FORMATION Johnson said Public Services reviewed and recommended approval of this resolution. JOHNSON SO MOVED, AND ASKED THAT A DATE BE SET FOR THE HEARING. Motion carried. Items 5 -10 were introduced by consent and referred to the appropriate committees. 5. *RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE, REQUEST NO. 11 (SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO FINANCE) ON FILE 6. *ORDINANCE RESTRICTING THE USE OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S LANDFILL TO WASTE GENERATED W I TH I N ... WHATCOM COUNTY AND ADD I NG SECT I ON 8.13 TO THE COUNTY CODE (SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO PUBLIC SERVICES; SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ?) ON FILE 7. *ORDINANCE CREATING WHATCOM COUNTY LOCAL AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 10 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ...(SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO PUBLIC SERVICES) ON FILE 8. *ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH FUND, THE PUBLIC HEALTH OBSTETRIC CARE FUND, AND 1989 APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN (SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO FINANCE) ON FILE 9. *ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1989 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, TREASURER'S APPROPRIATION THEREIN, TO DEVELOP REAL PROPERTY INVENTORY (SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO FINANCE) ON FILE 10. *ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SIX MONTH CASH FLOW LOAN FROM THE EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE NOR -BELL CARE CENTER FUND (SUGGESTED REFERRAL TO FINANCE) ON FILE REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS �q Minutes, 3/2/$9, Page 12 Recycling: Johnson reported that King County has a good recycling program, and suggested that the local company try some of the same promotional ideas. Park Comprehensive Plan: Tom Burton announced he would represent the Council on a committee to review the plan. Whatcom Transit Authority: Burton said the composition of the WTA board is being reviewed by a review board. Th is is done every four years or every time the boundaries of the WTA are extended by 25 percent. The review board is to be composed of two county council members, and one each from the cities of Ferndale, Lynden and Bellingham. Burton asked that he and Jackson be authorized to serve on the review board. JOHNSON SO MOVED. Motion carried unanimously. Recycling on Agenda: Jackson said the county's recycling contractor requested 20 minutes on the 3/16 agenda; the request was granted. The meeting was adjourned at 10 :45 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY L ATTEST: COM COUNTY, A I TO .Ramona Reeves, Counci I Clerk nal d G. H sey ,Chairman