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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council April 7 1988WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL April 7, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Council Chair Roehl at 7;30 p.m. with all Council members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTE The minutes of the Council meeting of March 17, 1988 and the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 10, 1988 were approved. EXECUTIVE ITEMS NEW APPOINTMENT OF DEBBIE THOMAS TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE.BOARD ,TO COMPLETE THE.TERM OF-RAY HALL, TERM TO EXPIRE 1.2/31[8.8 The Executive presented her recommended appointment. JOHNSON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DEBBIE THOMAS. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS LISTS FOR PRODUCE AND MEAT. FO THE JAIL AND NOR -BELL CARE CENTER FOR THE.NEXT SIX MONTHS BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR THE. JAIL TO THE LOW BIDDER, FOOD SERVICES INC., FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF $15,606.30 BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR GROCERIES AND SUPPLIES FOR THE JAIL TO THE LOW BIDDER. FOOD SERVICES,` INC., FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF $15,310.72 The Executive explained the three recommended bid awards. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid awards. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARDS. The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A FLAIL BRUSH MOWER TO THE LO BIDDER, OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT CO., FOR A MCCONNELL.PA.97..FLAIL BRUSH MOWER AT A TOTAL BID OF $16,709.00 INCLUDING.SALES TAX The Executive presented the bid award. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. April 7, 1988 Page 2 The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A CRACK SEALING MACHINE TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE.BI DDER, SPECIAL ASPHALT PRODUCTS, INC.., FOR. BEARCAT BK290 CRACK SEALING MACHINE AT A NET BID OF $22,072,05 INCLUDING TRADE -IN AND.SALES.TAX The Executive presented the bid award. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR DRYDOCKING, REPAIR AND MAINTE.NAN.C.E OF THE WHATCOM CHIEF TO THE.LOW BIDDER, DUWAMISH SHIPYARD INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,946,6 The Executive presented the bid award. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR STRENGTHENING AND RESURFACING OF MIDDLE FORK BRIDGE NO, 140 (MOSQUITO LAKE BRIDGE) TO BE AWARDED TO C0014EY- MCHUGH CO. IN THE AMOUNT 0� $102,.703.06 INITIATING RESOLUTION FOR PROJECT NO,, 99170, THE STRENGTH_NEING AND RESURFACING OF MIDDLE FORK BRIDGE NO, 140 The Executive explained the contract and resolution. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of both items. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE CONTRACT AND TO APPROVE THE INITIATING RESOLUTION. The motion to authorize the Executive to sign the contract carried. The motion to approve the initiating resolution carried. April 7, 1988 Page 3 REQUEST FOR AUTHQRIZATION,TO SIGN A CONTRACT..FOR ALCOHOL PROTECTIVE CUSTODY SERVICES-TO S.W.A.R..F- REGOVERY NORTHWEST,. FOR $29,783.00 The Executive reviewed the history of the proposed contract and explained its terms. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the contract. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO THE CONTRACT. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE SALE OF THE NOR -BELL CARE CENTER LICENSE FOR 70.BED.S The Executive reviewed the reasons for the request, and a resolution which would authorize her to issue the RFP was added to the agenda. HEARINGS SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO_. 83 -5 AUTHORIZING.A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY TREASURER The public hearing was opened; there was no testimony and the hearing was closed. Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM OF, AN UNNAMED ROAD, AND TO NAME THAT ROAD "CLARKSON LANE," FILED BY.BRENT R. HOEKEMA ET AL. The public hearing was opened. Ken Van Kooten Stated that he was one of the residents requesting that the County accept the road, and that the necessary deeds had been signed and the residents on the road supported the petition. There was no further testimony and the hearing was closed. April 7, 1988 Page 4 Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee recommended approval of the petition. JOHNSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE ROAD INTO THE COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM AND NAME IT "CLARKSON LANE." The motion carried. PETITION FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST BOUNDARY.ROAD NO, 714, FILED BY EXPQRTS, INC. The public hearing was opened; there was no testimony and the hearing was closed. Burton explained the circumstances of the petition and reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the petition for vacation and of the Engineer's assessed valuation of $23,490. BURTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE PETITION AND THE ENGINEER'S ASSESSED VALUE OF THE ROAD. The motion carried. PEN SESSIO Barbara Brenner Discussed that day's Utilities and Transportation Commission hearing which she had attended; expressed concern that BFI, a hauler transporting infectious waste to TRC, and the management of TRC were not aware of each other's legal and technical difficulties; urged formation of Task Force of County, City of Ferndale, and Health Board to address the issue. Robert Bumford Distributed and read an alternative proposal concerning the reconstruction program on West Pole Road. FINAL QONSIDERAIION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE PROVISIONS MAKING THE VIOLATION OF SAID PROVISIONS.AN INFRACTION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING.A CIVIL INFRACTION PROCEDURE ORDINANCE CREATING ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR FAILING TO RESPOND OR SSIGN AN INFRACTIQN April 7, 1988 Page 5 Warner reported that the ordinances had been held in the Finance Committee indefinitely. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TITLE 2.,` MEETINGS- -TIMES Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption with an amendment on line 22 which would read: "The Chair of the Council Finance Committee QX a designee shall take minutes at such Committee of the Whole meetings." WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE WITH THE AMENDMENT. The motion to amend the ordinance carried. The motion to adopt the ordinance as amended carried 6 -1 (Johnson). ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1988 CONVENTION CENTER FUND APPROPRIATIQN Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried unanimously. WARNER MOVED TO APPOINT CORKY JOHNSON TO BE THE COUNCILS REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ALASKA FERRY COMMITTEE. The motion carried. OTHER BUSINES SITING OF NEW JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY Consideration of this issue was deferred, and scheduled for possible consideration at the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 14. AWARDING OF BID FOR THE OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER, JULY 1, 1988 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1989 Warner reported that this issue had been held in the Finance Committee. April 7, 1988 Page 6 REPORT FROM PUBLIC SERVICES CQMMITTEE ON PETITION FROM WEST POLE ROAD RESIDENTS TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 M.P.H. TO 50 M.P.H., AND OTHER CONCERNS Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee had recommended on a split vote that the request to reduce the speed limit on the westerly half of the road from 50 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h. be approved. There was discussion about the issue. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE PORTION OF THE ROAD IN QUESTION BE REDUCED FROM 50 M.P.H. TO 40 M.P.H. The motion carried. The lt- rnative proposal from t-he West Pole Road residents which had been distributed earlier by Robert Bumford was referred to the Public Services Committee. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into executive session at 8 :45 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations, and reconvened into open session at 9:20 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS, Continued PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ON OPEN SPA.CE.APPLICATIONS Burton reported that this item had been held in the Planning and Development Committee. NOMINATIONS TO REPLACE HUGH FLEETWOOD ON PUBLIC DEFENSE ADVISORY C,QMMITTEE There were no nominations, so the.item was continued to the next meeting. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL. REPRESENTATIVE TO WHATCOM COUNTY WATERSHED COMMITTEE Warner nominated Jackson. Warner and Roehl both volunteered to serve as alternates. There was discussion about the committee. The nomination of Jackson, and Warner and Roehl as alternates, was approved. April 7, 1988 Page 7 PETITION FOR FORMATION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,FROM NEPTUN BEACH AREA RESIDENTS,.REQUESTING THAT ALL OVERHEAD UTILITIES BE PLACE UNDERGROUND The petition was received by consent and referred to the Engineering Department for a report. INTRQDUC110N OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION CLARIFYING RESOLUTION N0, 87 -63 ADDING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD TQ THOSE EMPLOYEES DEFENDED BY WHATCOM COUNTY Warner explained the resolution and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLAN MAP AND TEXT OF THE PLAN FOR POINT ROBERTS, A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,$ TO ALLOW LIMITED COMMERCIAL USE FOR A PROPERTY ALONG TYEE DRIVE The ordinance was introduced by consent, referred to the Planning and Development Committee, and scheduled for a hearing on May 5, 1988 at the Courthouse. ORDINAUE AMENDING THE TEXT OF TITLE 20, THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW HOTELS AND MOTELS IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE AND MODIFY EXISTING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING HOTELS AND MOTELS IN THE TOURIST COMMERCIAL ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF TITLE 20, THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING CODE„ TO MAKE NUMEROUS IMPROVEMENTS IN THE JEXT: AND AMENDING THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE OBSOLETE ZONES, THE INVALID POTENTIAL ZONE, AND TO MAKE THE QEFINITIONS COMMON TO THE TITLE 20. DEFINITIONS FOR EASE OF ADMINISTRATION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE "YARD" DEFINITION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHERRY POINT- FERNDALE SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK TO COMMERCIAL; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP FROM LIGHT IMPACT INDUSTRIAL TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL FOR A 2.5 ACRE PARCEL ON PORTAL WAY AND GRANDVIEW ROAD; AND AMENDING THE TEXT OF TITLE 20,.THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY .ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW FREEWAY ORIENTED USES WITHIN. TOURIST COMMERCIAL ZONES AND WITHIN 1500' OF FREEWAY INTERCHANGES TO HAVE.ONE ELEVATED SIGN UP x'0.50' ABOVE THE HIGHEST ROADBED OF THE INTERCHANGE April 7, 1988 Page 8 The ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1988 NON- DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS CURRENT EXPENSE FUND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1-988 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND APPROPRIATION,, PUBLIC DEFENDER'S BUDGET WHEREIN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1988 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND APPROPRIATION, CLERK'S BUDGET THEREIN The ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Finance Committee. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ADVERTISE FOR PROPOSALS FOR LEASING OF+JHE COUNTY NURSING HOME FACILITY, SALE OF THE NURSING HOME EQUIPMENT AND RELEASE OF LICENSE FOR 70 SKILLED AND INTERMEDIATE CARE BED UNITS BURTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON William P. Roehl, Chair ATTEST: Amanda Fleming Clerk of the Counci