HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council February 4 1988WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
February 4, 1988
The meeting was called to order by Council Chair Roehl at
7:35 p.m. with all Council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Committee of the Whole minutes of January 11, 1988 and
the Council minutes of January 21, 1988 were approved.
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE HANNEGAN
ROAD BRIDGE N0, 252 OVER THE NOOKSACK RIVER TO THE LOWEST BIDDER.
PROGRESSIVE CONTRACTORS INCORPORATED OF OSSEO, MINNESOTA IN THE
AMOUNT OF $288,787.50
INITIATING RESOLUTION FOR PROJECT N0, 99130, THE REHABILITATION
OF THE HANNEGAN ROAD BRIDGE N0, 252 OVER THE NOOKSACK RIVER
Warner explained the bid award and initiating resolution and
reported that the Finance Committee recommended their approval.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD AND INITIATING
RESOLUTION.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion to approve the bid award carried.
The motion to approve the initiating resolution carried.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY REGULATIONS AND GAS TAX.REVENUES
Johnson discussed a letter from the State Department of
Ecology which suggested that county employees could assist the
State in monitoring compliance with woodstove emission
regulations. He cited this as another example of the burdens the
State attempts to place on counties. He also said that the road
construction revenue from the gas tax should be spent on the
County roads most in need of work.
SCHEDULING OF COUNCIL RETREAD
The Council agreed to schedule a retreat for Saturday,
February 20, from 9 :30 a.m. to 2 :30 p.m.
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HEARIN
ORDINANCE IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 9.32.160
SUBSECTION B, WHICH IS RELATED TO UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
AND BOW AREAS; CONCERNING THE WISER LAKE AREA
The public hearing on the ordinance was opened; there was no
testimony and the hearing was closed.
Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee
recommended adoption of the ordinance.
JOHNSON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion oarried unanimously.
OPEN SESSION
No one spoke at open session.
FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 87 -79 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES ON THE ALCOHOL SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD AND MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
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.
OTHER BUSINESS
OPEN SPACE APPLICATION FILED BY TOM MORELLI
The application was received by consent and referred to the
Planning Commission.
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INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BID PROPOSALS TO BE SUBMITTED BY .QUALIFIED
LEGAL NEWSPAPERS TO SERVE AS THE OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER FOR
THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1988 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1989
Warner explained the resolution and reported that the
Finance Committee recommended its approval.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON SALE OF COUNTY
TAX TITLE PROPERTY
Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the resolution.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION IN THE MA'S'ER OF ESTABLISHING A DATE AND TIME FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING BIDS TO LEASE THE GAS AND OIL RIGHTS ON
COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY AND COUNTY RIGHT -OF -WAYS FOR TEN (10 ) YEARS
OR FOR SO LONG THEREAFTER AS OIL AND GAS OR EITHER OF THEM IS
BEING PRODUCED FROM SAID COUNTY -OWNED PROPERTY AND COUNTY RIGHT-
OF -WAYS OR LANDS POOLED THEREWITH TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST BIDDER
AND RECEIVING ANY .WRITTEN OBJECTIONS.IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW
CHAPTER 3.6_.34. RCW 36.75.040. RCW CHAPTER 78.16. AND RCW
BSI 1 1 1�
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 WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 2.02.040A TO
ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCI
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1988 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, MEDICAL
EXAMINER'S APPROPRIATION THEREIN
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1988 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SUPERIOR COURT
APPROPRIATION THEREIN
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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF TITLE 20, THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM
COUNTY ZONING CODE, TO ALLOW PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND AIRPORT
OPERATIONS ZONES AS OUTRIGHT PERMITTED USES; TO MODIFY.FOR
CONSISTENCY THE LANGUAGE REGARDING PUBLIC FACILITIES IN ALL THE
ZONES WHERE THEY ARE PERMITTED;. AND TO ALLOW THOSE PUBLIC
FACILITIES RELATED TO HEALTH AND SAFETY AS.OUTRIGHT PERMITTED
USES AND TO ELIMINATE THE 5.0' SETBACK FOR ALL PUBLIC FACILITIES
IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONE
The above ordinances were introduced by consent and referred
to the Finance Committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting was recessed into executive session at 8 :05 p.m.
for discussion of pending litigation, and reconvened into open
session at 8 :33 p.m.
WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE DEFENSE OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES
CLAY, IF HIS ACTION WAS NOT DEEMED INTENTIONAL, AND KUEHNEL,
COTTINGHAM AND WATTS.
The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY. WASHINGTON
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William P. Roehl, Cfiair
ATTEST:
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Counci