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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council August 18 1988WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL August 18, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Council Chairman Will Roehl, with members Emily Jackson, Dan Warner, Don Hansey, Mary Vanderpol and Corky Johnson present. Tom Burton was absent. READING AND. _APP.RO.YAL..OF MINUTES Following the flag salute, the minutes of the August 4, 1988 meeting were approved. EXECUTIVE - IIEMS R o .t ' t h c r.o .e c - C g u r t. C.l e.r_k._'_ s... Q.f f i c e Executive Shirley Van Zanten said the project will take about 18 months to complete, 500 boxes of paper at $105,000. Part of the money exists in this year's budget; more will need to be appropriated next year. After discussion the merits of this proposal and its possible continuation to other County departments, Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT. Motion carried. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE OF THE BID AWARD. Motion carried. Jackson reported that the Public Services Committee recommended approval of the application. JACKSON MOVED TO APPROVE OF THE APPLICATION. Motion carried. Minutes, 8/18/88, Page 2 -.. a. Van Zanten praised the efforts of Gail Kelley, noting that as of 8/16/88 the County had gone 57 days without time loss injuries. b. Fourteen counties have joined the Association of Counties Insurance Pool, Van Zanten reported. The counties are: Benton, Clallum, Cowlitz, Franklin, Garfield, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Spokane and Thurston. Asotin, Island and San Juan counties have indicated they plan to join. C. Regarding the city of Bellingham's proposed annexation of the urban fringe area: Van Zanten has directed County Planners to study the matter and expects to have a report in early September, so the County can take a position on the issue. it Roehl opened the hearing, there was no testimony, Warner gave a Finance Committee report. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE OF THE RESOLUTION. Motion carried. 0079 '40 M TIM off 0 q It Hearing, which had been continued from a previous meeting, was opened: Susan Bruland Custer School Road Wanted explanation of ordinance, was given one by Johnson. She said she supported it. Johnson said the Sheriff's Department told the Public Services Committee it wants to find out who would pay for the towing of these vehicles. JOHNSON MOVED TO HOLD THE HEARING OVER UNTIL SEPT. 15. Motion carried. Minutes, 8/18/88, Page 3 OEEN.- SE,5310N John Liebrandt Cedarville Road Complained again of gasses in his home, which he said are caused by Cedarville landfill. Claimed he heard Dan Warner and Emily Jackson laughing at him after last meeting. Griped about Dave Bader, incorrect handling of leachate (hose broken, not replaced). Bob Gilda 1577 Landon Avenue Read a letter to the Council, which opposed the annexation proposed by Bellingham. Called the city's administration "a pack of rabid vampires sucking the life blood from Whatcom County." Asked Council to take a position on this issue. Susan Bruland 8927 Custer School Road Champion of County Sheriff's requests for more deputies. Said she has show horses that need protection; has been shot at by wild neighbors; said many people in Custer area have armed themselves and this could be dangerous. Money spent on microfilming could have paid for deputy salaries. The meeting was recessed at 7:55; reconvened at 8 :05. FINAL 0 e t o Jackson reported that Public Services recommended adoption. JACKSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. e W County Z o indu s ri al . zones Diane Harper, Planner, explained the ordinance, which would give the County more flexibility in its search for a new landfill. Jackson reported that Public Services recommended adoption. JACKSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes, 8/18/88, Page 4 U-165 c c Harper explained that the Planning Department gave out incorrect hearing dates to people interested in this matter when it was before the Planning Commission. Therefore, in fairness to them, it would be appropriate to schedule another hearing, she said. JACKSON RECOMMENDED THE COUNCIL REMAND THE ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A HEARING. WARNER SUGGESTED THE PLANNING COMMISSION ALSO LOOK AT STRIP MINING AND RECLAMATION IN AGRICULTURAL ZONES, BEFORE BRINGING THE MATTER BACK TO THE COUNCIL. There was no vote, but consensus on the recommendations. Q.1H�R MINES;! .Q!Consent., .hems ) Roehl asked that a request from attorney Phil Serka regarding the KNTR Radio Appeal be placed as item 4 under other business. WARNER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE DECISION ON REMAND. Roehl said he opposed the motion, and that he wanted the Planning and Development Committee to review it, although the original appeal had been reviewed by a Committee of the Whole. There was discussion. HANSEY OFFERED A SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. Motion carried. , 1101FOUTIMMIMMM 1.1 WWI _.. .n . •n . . • _mu -n• -n _ This item was to have been reviewed by Planning and Development, but was not. WARNER MOVED TO RETURN THE MATTER TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Motion carried. Minutes, 8/18/88, Page 5 o t C. c 814_) This item was to receive further review from Planning and Development but did not. Council decided matter had been discussed enough, that the role had been clarified. R. H ' c R p m; . Roehl reported that Serka had just been retained by the appellant and did not think he could meet the Aug. 24 deadline for written argument. ROEHL RECOMMENDED THE DEADLINE BE EXTENDED FOR ONE MONTH. Motion carried. U NC P WhatcQm . C.o n ty I s - aart-i p, i 8-at.i on Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval, with a change to item number 5 (to read "have joined" instead of "have agreed to join." WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE OF THE RESOLUTION, WITH THE AMENDMENT. Motion carried. Warner reported Finance recommended approval. WARNER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. Motion carried. 00-FINX-11 ME ••- Warner reported Finance recommended approval. WARNER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. Motion carried. Minutes, 8/18/88, Page 6 Hansey introduced the resolution and explained its origin. HANSEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. There was more discussion. Johnson said he wanted the chairman to write a nasty letter to the Washington Association of Counties, asking them why they couldn't send someone to talk about Initiative 97. Roehl said he would do so. Motion carried. Dr,o-Re -n • referred The previous four items were received by consent and to the Finance Conmitt-- Received by consent and referred to Public Services Committee. mk- 1 MONISM= • -f • • - _�• - • Introduced by consent and referred to Committee of the Whole, September 8. Minutes, 8/18/88, Page 7 Introduced by consent and referred to Finance. The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. ATTEST: Ramona Reeves, Clerk of the Council WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON William P. Roehl, Chairman