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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Council November 6 1989WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING November 6, 1989 The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. in the Council Conference Room by Chairman Don Hansey. Other Council Members Present: Absent: Tom Burton (arrived late) Emily Jackson Corky Johnson Will Roehl Dan Warner Mary Vanderpol HEARING ON THE EXECUTIVE'S PROPOSED BUDGET Hansey opened the hearing. One person wished to speak: Russ Weston 2223 Cody Avenue Urged the Council to hire additional Sheriffs Deputies, as Sheriff Larry Mount requested. He said the positions would generate revenue, and that with growth in the County the additional deputies are needed. He also talked about the potential for enforcement problems, in light of the growth county -wide, and the increase in traffic fatalities in the past years. There was no further testimony; the hearing was closed. The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m. ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY. WASHINGTON v Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk onald G. [Note: The tape used for this meeting also was used for the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting at 3 p.m., same day.]