HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Services October 6 1988WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 6, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Committee
Chairman Corky Johnson, with members Mary Vanderpol and Emily
Jackson present.
The reports from Planning and Engineering were read.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
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Engineer Ed Henken explained there had been some complaint
from the church regarding the recommended value of the land. He
said the value was double- checked and still came out the same.
Committee members discussed it; Vanderpol said the price was
pretty cheap, Johnson noted the church does not pay taxes. The
committee decided to leave it as recommended.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS NOTED IN ENGINEERS
REPORT TO THE FULL COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
Johnson said the petitioner claimed he had promised, many
years ago, to give the land to them. He said he did not recall
such a promise, but withdrew himself from consideration of the
matter. Vanderpol said he thought the price was reasonable.
JACKSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
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Johnson noted that the hearing would take place but remain
open until October 20.
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The Engineering and Planning reports were read.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
The reports were read. Petitioner was present, but did not
testify.
VANDERPOL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE FULL COUNCIL.
Motion carried.
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Johnson noted he had received a letter from Bill H. Dorr
regarding traffic in Birch Bay, possibly on Birch Bay Drive. The
writer had talked to the Sheriff and was sent to the Council.
Johnson asked that the Engineer and Sheriff check into the speed
limit in that area and whether a reduction is needed, and to
report back to the Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ramona Reeves,
Clerk of the Council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
C.J. "Corky" Johnson, member