HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council November 22 1988WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
November 22, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Will Roehl, with
Council members Corky Johnson, Dan Warner, Don Hansey, Emlly Jackson and
Marvin Vanderpol present. Tom Burton was absent.
The purpose of this meeting was to adopt the final budget ordinance and
associated resolutions and ordinances.
FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution adgptina the Whatcom County 1989 Road Construction Program
Johnson reported that Public Services and Finance committees reviewed
and recommended approval of this item.
JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
Motion carried.
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Warner reported that Finance committee reviewed /recommended approval.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
Motion carried.
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Warner reported that Finance reviewed the budget, made some amendments
and recommended approval. There was discussion of various items in the budget
and its provisos, and the following amendments were moved and voted upon as
indicated:
A. Cedarville extension; item K
(amended to read:) ... herein: the Cedarville Road landfill shall remain
open and operational until Dec. 31, 1989 unless its life is extended prior to
that date. MOVED BY JOHNSON; motion carried.
B. Sheriff; item J
(amended to read:) ... is granted provided that one deputy is added to
each shift and not less than two shall be road patrol deputies. MOVED BY
WARNER; motion carried.
C. Assessor's Office; item M
Eliminated this proviso; change hours of present appraiser from six to
eight. MOVED BY ROEHL; motion carried.
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D. DARE appropriation
Reduce line item for visitors and convention bureau by $1,500, so that
the Finance Committee's recommendation of $4,500 for DARE is reduced to the
Executive's recommendation of $3,000. MOVED BY JACKSON; Motion failed.
E. No- Smoking Policy; item i
Vote to eliminate this proviso, attack the issue through an ordinance
instead. JOHNSON MOVED; motion failed.
No further changes were made.
Roehl was asked to draft a resolution requesting the administration to
look into the issue of whether seven- or eight -hour employees are more cost
effective, and to clarify the extent of the salary survey to include exempt
and elected officials.
WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET ORDINANCE AS AMENDED.
Motion carried.
Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for Cgunty and State purposes In
Whatcogi County, Washington, for,the year of 1989 pursuant to Home Rule Charter
Segtlon 6.10
Warner reported that Finance recommended adoption of the ordinance.
WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
Motion carried.
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WARNER MOVED ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Warner said he did not think further discussion of the issue was
necessary, in light of the extensive discussions that have taken place.
Hansey, Roehl, Vanderpoi spoke in favor of the ordinance. Johnson and Jackson
spoke against it.
Motion carried, 4 -2 with Johnson and Jackson opposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 :30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P. Roehl, Chairman