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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council January 15 1987WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL January 15, 1987 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. with all Council members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Hawley requested that he be recorded in the minutes of the January 8, 1987 meeting as voting no on the amendment extending the Harper -Owes contract. The minutes with this addition were approved. REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL Hansey explained that Roehl had been assigned the responsibility of tallying Council members' written nominations. Roehl stated that he would nominate those candidates who had received the most votes. CHAIR, VICE - CHAIR, AND EXECUTIVE PRO -TEM. Roehl nominated Burton as Chair, Roehl as Vice - Chair, and Muenscher as Executive Pro -Tem. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED AND THE PERSONS NOMINATED APPOINTED TO THE POSITIONS. The motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE Roehl nominated Roehl, Warner and Hansey to serve on the Finance Committee. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED AND ROEHL, WARNER AND HANSEY BE APPOINTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. The motion carried. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Roehl nominated Muenscher, Johnson and Warner to serve on the Planning and Development Committee. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED AND MUENSCHER, JOHNSON AND WARNER BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. The motion carried. January 15, 1987 Page 2 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Roehl nominated Johnson and Hawley to serve on the Public Services Committee. He said that no one else had received four votes for that Committee. Johnson nominated Roehl, who declined. Johnson nominated Hansey. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED AND JOHNSON, HAWLEY AND HANSEY BE APPOINTED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE. The motion carried. BOARD OF HEALTH Roehl nominated Warner, Hansey and Johnson to serve on the Board of Health. Hansey stated that he would withdraw if anyone else were interested in serving. Burton nominated Hawley, who declined. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED AND WARNER, HANSEY AND JOHNSON BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. Burton volunteered to serve instead of Hansey. The motion to appoint Warner, Burton, and Johnson to the Board of Health carried. COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Roehl nominated Hawley and Hansey. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED AND HAWLEY AND HANSEY APPOINTED TO THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. The motion carried. COUNCIL ON AGING Roehl nominated Warner. Warner nominated Burton. Warner withdrew from consideration. January 15, 1987 Page 3 Burton was appointed. LEOFF BOARD Roehl nominated Hansey. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED AND HANSEY APPOINTED TO THE LEOFF BOARD. The motion carried. NORTHWEST AIR POLLUTION BOARD Roehl nominated Muenscher. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED AND MUENSCHER APPOINTED TO THE NORTHWEST AIR POLLUTION BOARD. The motion carried. NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL Roehl nominated Johnson. Johnson was appointed. JOINT CITY /COUNTY OPEN SPACE TAXATION COMMITTEE ROEHL MOVED THAT THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS BE APPOINTED TO THE JOINT CITY /COUNTY OPEN SPACE TAXATION COMMITTEE. The motion carried. WHATCOM COUNTY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL Roehl nominated Burton. Burton was appointed. ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD Roehl nominated Hawley. Hawley was appointed. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BOARD Roehl nominated Roehl. January 15, 1987 Page 4 Roehl was appointed. MENTAL HEALTH /DRUG ABUSE BOARD Roehl nominated Warner. Warner was appointed. NORTHWEST SENIOR SERVICES Roehl nominated Warner. Warner was appointed. PUBLIC DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Roehl nominated Warner. Warner was appointed. WHATCOM TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Roehl nominated Burton and Hawley. Burton and Hawley were appointed. FOURTH CORNER DEVELOPMENT GROUP Roehl nominated Roehl. Roehl was appointed. MT. BAKER THEATRE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING BOARD Roehl stated that he was the only nominee. Roehl was appointed. EXECUTIVE ITEMS CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE NOR -BELL ADVISORY BOARD Executive Van Zanten explained her request for confirmation of the following appointments to the Nor -Bell Advisory Board: Burdette Hanson Ellen Kiel Barbara Cantanzaro Eileen Schenk 1 -1 -87 to 12 -31 -90 1 -1 -87 to 12 -31 -90 1 -1 -87 to 12 -31 -89 1 -1 -87 to 12 -31 -89 January 15, 1987 Page 5 Heinz Klausli 1 -1 -87 to 12 -31 -88 Arlie Sluys 1 -1 -87 to 12 -31 -88 BURTON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE NOR -BELL ADVISORY BOARD. The motion carried. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE REAL LIBRARY BOARD Executive Van Zanten requested confirmation of the appointment of Betty Noack to the Rural Library Board for the term of 1 -1 -87 to 12- 31 -91. BURTON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF BETTY NOACK TO THE RURAL LIBRARY BOARD. The motion carried. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE MUSEUM BOARD Executive Van Zanten requested confirmation of the reappointment of Laurence Taylor to the Museum Board for a term of 2 -1 -87 to 1- 31 -90. JOHNSON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE EXECUTIVE'S APPOINTMENT OF LAURENCE TAYLOR TO THE MUSEUM BOARD. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE A HALF -TIME MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK POSITION AT NOR -BELL CARE CENTER TO FULL -TIDE Executive Van Zanten explained the request. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the request. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO INCREASE THE HALF -TIME MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK POSITION AT NOR -BELL CARE CENTER TO FULL -TIME. The motion carried. OPEN SESSION No one spoke at open session. January 15, 1987 Page 6 FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A POLICY AUTHORIZING SELF - PAY OF DEPENDENT MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN I RETIREES Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of a substitute resolution, which he introduced, containing amendments suggested by the Committee in order to delay the implementation of the resolution until July 1, 1987. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 15, 1987. There was discussion about the resolution. The motion carried. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PUBLIC BENEFIT RATING SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR CURRENT USE TAXATION STATUS FOR OPEN SPACE -OPEN SPACE AND OPEN SPACE - TIMBER APPLICATIONS Muenscher reported that the resolution had been held in the Planning and Development Committee for further review. OTHER BUSINESS DISCUSSION OF REPORT ON PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING CLASSIFICATION This item was added to the agenda. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE UNREPRESENTED WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 1887 Hansey introduced the resolution and explained that its effect would be to add to the Public Works Department the position of Assistant Director of Public Works, and reassign the level of the salary schedule of the County Engineer. p.m. There was discussion about the resolution. The meeting was recessed at 8 :10 p.m. and reconvened at 8 :25 There was further discussion concerning the resolution. Burton left the meeting. January 15, 1987 Page 7 Of HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY DELETING LINES 26 AND 27 (WHICH ADDED THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND REDUCED THE COUNTY ENGINEER'S SALRY TO RANGE 25). WARNER MOVED TO AMEND HAWLEY'S MOTION BY DELETING LINE 26 ONLY (THE LINE PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS), BUT LETTING LINE 27 STAND. MUENSCHER MOVED TO DEFER FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING, AND REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE COUNCIL ON THE MATTER. ROEHL MOVED TO AMEND MUENSCHER'S MOTION BY REFERRING THE RESOLUTION TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE BRINGING IT BACK BEFORE THE COUNCIL AT ITS NEXT REGULAR MEETING. There was further discussion. The amended motion to defer further consideration carried. HEARING EXAMINER'S REQUEST TO SERVE AS JUDGE PRO TEM Warner reported that the Finance Committee had discussed the Hearing Examiner's request with him and recommended its approval., WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE HEARING EXAMINER'S REQUEST TO SERVE AS JUDGE PRO TEM. The motion carried. REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Roehl reported that a constituent on Lummi Island had questioned the provision in the ferry ordinance that the income limit on senior citizen discounts be determined via property tax exemptions, because that exemption is based on income per household. The constituent felt that the senior citizen exemption should be granted on the basis of each individual's income, rather than the combined income of the household. Hawley was joined by the other Council members in extending thanks to Don Hansey for his service as Council Chair during the past year. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. WHATCOM COUN Y C CIL ATTEST: H OM C N IN TON Carol Ebergson nald G. , air Clerk of the Council a