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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Council December 17 1987WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL December 17, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Council Chair Burton at 7 :30 p.m. with all Council members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of November 24, 1987 and December 3, 1987 were approved. EXECUTIVE ITEMS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS' LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF MINERAL AGGREGATES DURING 1988 FROM INDIVIDUAL VENDORS IN EXCESS OF $10,000 Executive Van Zanten presented the request. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bidders' list. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BIDDERS' LIST. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND DENISE G. BRENNAN, LAUGHLAN H. CLARK, RICHARD A. BAUM,, MICHAEL D. WALKER, MARK A. BOYSON, MICHAEL B. BOBBINK AND PATRICIA WOODALL FOR PERFORMING ALL GUARDIAN AD LITEM DUTIES IN THE JUVENILE DIVISION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Van Zanten reviewed the agreement. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the agreement. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND EDWIN SIMMERS, RICHARD A. BAUM, MICHAEL D. WALKER, JOHN J. KAMRAR, MATTHEW S. ELICH AND MICHAEL B. BOBBINK FOR CONFLICT CASES IN SUPERIOR COURT. JUVENILE DEPARTMENT OF SUPERIOR COURT AND DISTRICT COURT Van Zanten reviewed the agreement. December 17, 1987 Page 2 Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the agreement. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND EXISTING SIX -MONTH CONTRACTS (AWARDED MAY 21, 1987) FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES, FOR 18 MONTHS WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; CURRENT INDUSTRIES, GROUP- SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT; NORTHWEST INDUSTRIES, CURRENT INDUSTRIES AND VANGUARD NORTHWEST, SPECIAL INDUSTRIES; KULSHAN VOCATIONAL SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT; PIONEER RIDGE, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES WITH LOCAL FOCUS; SENIOR DROP IN CENTER, SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES The Executive reviewed the contracts, and requested that an additional contract with Specialized Transportation, for transportation services, be added to the list. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the request. WARNER MOVED THAT THE EXECUTIVE BE AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR 18 MONTHS, INCLUDING THE CONTRACT WITH SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION. The motion carried. REAPPOINTMENT OF HN SHINTAFFER TO HIS FIRST FULL SIX -YEAR TERM ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/88 TO 12/31/93 REAPPOINTMENT OF ARLENE EBERT TO HER SECOND FULL FIVE YEAR TERM ON THE RURAL LIBRARY BOARD, TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/88 TO 12/31/92 REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT GIST TO HIS SECOND FULL THREE -YEAR TERM ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD, TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/88 TO 12/31/90 NEW APPOINTMENT OF DOROTHY DURAND TO A THREE -YEAR TERM ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD. TERM TO RUN FROM 1/1/88 TO 12/31/90 - The Executive presented her proposed appointments, and discussion followed. December 17, 1987 Page 3 MUENSCHER MOVED TO CONFIRM ALL OF THE EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENTS. The motion carried. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE - • • • - 1-�_ VITZE • ' •O• _ Services • the Mental 1 _ Abuse Department Into the Department of • • - • Treatment Services ' Ordinance : • Van Zanten distributed and reviewed the memo. OPEN SESSION No one spoke at Open Session. FINAL CONSIDERATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEFENSE OF WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR ACTIONS WHICH OCCUR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT Warner explained a substitute resolution and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CHAPTER IN TITLE 15 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE ADOPTING FACILITY STANDARDS FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY JAIL Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. MUENSCHER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried 6 -1 (Hansey). ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE WHATCOM COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE FUND, A RELATED REVOLVING ACCOUNT AND THE 1988 APPROPRIATION THEREFOR Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption. December 17, 1987 Page 4 WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. There was discussion on the motion, including questions about the amount the City of Bellingham had contributed to the Drug Fund, since that fund was to provide a portion of the City's share of the budget. The Executive agreed to ask the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney provide information on this issue. The motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR LS 87 -83, "ROSESMITH FARMS," FILED BY JACOB SMITH Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the extension. MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ONE -YEAR, ONE- TIME EXTENSION. The motion carried. APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C.U. 43 -87 FOR HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATES, FILED BY PARENTS AND NEIGHBORS OF ALDERWOOD SCHOOL Council Attorney Randy Watts reviewed the appellants' objections to the conditional use permit, the Hearing Examiners' findings on those objections, and the conditions which were attached to the permit. He stated that the Hearing Examiner's decision was supported by the record, that it contained no error of law, and recommended that the Council uphold the decision. There was discussion on various aspects of the appeal. WARNER MOVED TO AFFIRM THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION. There was discussion on the motion. The motion failed 3 -4 (Hansey, Hawley, Johnson, Roehl). OPEN SPACE AND OPEN SPACE CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATION APPLICATIONS FILED BY THE FOLLOWING: FRANK AND PAM MCGEE (TWO APPLICATIONS): DONALD AND GLADYS HOLZ; AND KENNETH BRODAHL The applications were received by consent and referred to the Planning Commission. December 17, 1987 Page 5 NOTIFICATION OF INACTIVE WHATCOM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT N The notification was received by consent, to be scheduled for a hearing on dissolution of the district and referred to the Public Services Committee. NOTICE OF APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON SHORELINE PERMIT S 9 -87 FOR SCOTT PAPER CO., FILED BY FRIENDS OF NOISY CREEK/ MITCH FRIEDMAN The notice of appeal was received by consent and placed on file pending receipt of the transcript. PETITION FOR FRANCHISE, WHIDBEY TELEPHONE COMPANY The franchise was received by consent and referred to the Public Services Committee pending introduction of an ordinance and scheduling of a hearing. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1987 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PUBLIC DEFENDER'S BUDGET THEREIN Warner explained the ordinance and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its adoption. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried 5 -0, with Hansey out of the room and Muenscher not voting. The meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m. ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3.32 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE REGARDING SALES AND USE TAXES, TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND REPEAL ORDINANCE 83 -20 The ordinance was introduced by consent, to be scheduled for a hearing and referred to the Finance Committee. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE MATTER OF ESTALISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF SUCIA DRIVE The ordinance was introduced by consent, to be scheduled for a hearing and referred to the Public Services Committee. December 17, 1987 Page 6 RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 87 -58, THE EXEMPT SALARY RESOLUTION FOR 1988 Warner explained the resolution and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its approval. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried. RECONSIDERATION OF DECISION ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C.U.43 -87 FOR HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATES, FILED BY PARENTS AND NEIGHBORS OF ALDERWOOD SCHOOL ROEHL MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE DECISION ON THE APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATES. The motion carried 5 -2 (Burton, Hawley). ROEHL MOVED TO TABLE THE DECISION ON THE RECONSIDERATION TO THE COUNCIL'S NEXT REGULARLY - SCHEDULED MEETING. The motion carried 4 -3 (Hawley, Muenscher, Warner). The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON 002, ATTEST: Carol Ebergson Clerk of the Counci