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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
March 10, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Roehl at 7:02
p.m. with Hansey, Hawley, and Warner present.
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER AMENDING A SALARY SCHEDULE 0 H
UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THEL YEAR 1987 .,
Roehl briefly reviewed the concerns which had led to the
initiation of the resolution.
Executive Van Zanten discussed the ongoing re- alignment of
responsibilities in progress in the Public Works Department. She
said that it had been the intention of the administration to
recommend any necessary personnel changes in conjunction with the
1988 budget process, and she requested to be allowed to continue
with this plan.
HAWLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE FULL COUNCIL THAT THE
RESOLUTION BE TABLED INDEFINITELY.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE NEED FOR A FOURTH SUPERIOR COURT JUDG
Roehl presented statistics which indicated the need for a
fourth Superior Court judge in Whatcom County. He said that
while it was already too late to present a request for another
judge to the Legislature this year, a proposal could be made next
year.
There was discussion on the issue and the financial demands
it would involve. Van Zanten pointed out that extensive capital
improvements would be necessary to accommodate such a plan.
Warner advocated trying other solutions, such as arbitration and
mediation, before adding a fourth judge as a last resort.
OTHER BUSINESS
COFFEE SHOP
Van Zanten said that she had been asked by the current
contractor for the Courthouse coffee shop to find out whether the
Council would consider having the County take over the operation
of the coffee shop, with the contractor becoming a County
employee. None of the Council members present were in favor of
this idea.
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March 10, 1987
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CENTRAL AMERICAN REEUGEE PROBLEM
Roehl requested that the Executive make a brief report to
the Council on this issue at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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William P. Roehl, Vice C air
ATTEST;
Carol Ebergso
Clerk of the Council