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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Council June 4 1987WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL June 4, 1987 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Council Chair Burton with Hansey, Johnson, Muenscher, Roehl and Warner present. APPROVAL OF MIN= The minutes of May 21, 1987 were approved. EXECUTIVE ITEMS COUNTY APPEALS BOARD APPOINTMENTS JAMES KELLEY.10 A NEW THREE TERM TQ RUN 1HROUGH 8 TQ REPLACE WILLIAM BENNETT QARY FRANZ TO A NEjj JHREE R TERM TO RUN ROUGH 1 8 TO REPLACE LORNE JENSEN ROEHL MOVED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENTS OF JAMES KELLEY AND GARY FRANZ TO THE COUNTY APPEALS BOARD. The motion carried. MENIAL HEALTH BOARD AEPOINTMEN� VEL A !9ENDT, TO COMELETE THE TERM OE BOB PEAC,H, TERM RUN UNTIL 1243/88 JOHNSON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF VELMA WENDT TO THE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD. The motion carried. PARK AND RECREAJIQN ,BOARD APPOINTMENTS REQUESIED EXTENS JON OE TERMS OF FEED CHESTERLEY AND CAROLYN JONSON„ THROUGH 12/3]/_87 JON SOINE, TO COMPLETE 'SHE TERM OF CHEI LACKEY WHO RESIGNED AND TO A FIRST FULL SIX -YEAR_ APPOINTMENT FROM 7/1/87 TO 6/30/9 BURTON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JON SOINE. The motion carried. There was discussion about the request to extend the two terms. June 4, 1987 Page 2 ROEHL MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST TO EXTEND THE TERMS AND REQUEST THE EXECUTIVE TO SUBMIT TWO OTHER NOMINATIONS. The motion carried. There was discussion about the length of the Park Board terms and the discrepancy between the terms specified by the Code and the Charter. HANSEY MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH JON SOINE WAS APPOINTED TO A SIX -YEAR TERM. The motion carried. ROEHL MOVED TO APPOINT JON SOINE TO THE BALANCE OF CHET LACKEY'S TERM AND AN ADDITIONAL FOUR -YEAR TERM. The motion carried. It was determined that the Planning and Development Committee would develop an ordinance to clarify the issue of Park Board appointments and terms. _L Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bidders' list. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BIDDERS' LIST. 'The motion carried. APPLICATIQN FQR.A gLASS E,F OR IC S E hX JOHN GRAHAM AND NA JIB M. 13OULOS EOR 1557-GULE PT. R-OBERIS, WASHINGTON N W APELICATION FQR A CLASS LE LIQUOR LICENSE BX,JOHN. RAHAM.AND NAJIB M. BOULQS F R BEN'S GEEEBAL STORE, 490 TYEE DRIVE, OI T ROBERTS, WASHINQjQN Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee recommended approval of both applications. JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR GULF ROAD. The motion carried. JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR TYEE DRIVE. The motion carried. June 4, 1987 Page 3 REPORTS FROM THE EyECUjjy REPORT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Executive Van Zanten distributed a report on economic development in Whatcom County. Professor Stephen Senge from Western Washington University gave a presentation concerning economic development efforts by various groups in the community. UNION CONTRAC,� Van Zanten reported that the package aut Council had been approved by four out of five STATUS REPORT ON PROPOSED EMERALD LAKE L Van Zanten distributed the report, which Public Services Committee for a determination proceed with the preparations for forming the resolution. aorized by the bargaining units. IGHTING DISTRICT was referred to the as to whether to district by ••t • •;••M •• Van Zanten distributed and discussed information on this issue. The question of whether Whatcom County should participate in a study on the proposed insurance pool was referred to the Finance Committee. HEARING REgUES1 FOR ERASURE QF LOT LINE PEIWEEN LO IS Zj AND V SI PLAT OF SUDDEN VALLEX, EILED BI-STEPHEN AND,HEIDj SHIRELING The public hearing on the request was opened; there was no testimony and the hearing was closed. Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the request provided that there were no third party claims to the property in question. MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE LOT LINE ERASURE, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM THE APPLICANTS STATING THAT THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY CLAIMS TO THE PROPERTIES. The motion carried. June 4, 1987 Page 4 OPEN SESS Howard Knowlton 4300 Gooding Ave. Owner of Champion Cycle Thanked the Council for their patience in waiting for the Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed ORV Park. Bob Hughes Mt. Baker Foothills Community Expressed concern regarding the Council's scope of review over the ORV Park issue, and proposed that the Council direct the Park Board to make no move towards appropriating funds for the ORV Park until the Council reviews the issue. Also suggested that plans for the ORV Park be delayed until after permanent zoning for the area was in place. Peter Rasmussen 7603 Kendall Road Also expressed concern over the procedures being followed in planning for the ORV Park; stated that 95% of area residents are against its establishment. A discussion ensued about whether the Council should listen to any further public statements concerning the ORV Park, due to the possibility of an appeal of a Hearing Examiner's decision on a conditional use permit for the project. The Council's attorney advised that any such communications be made part of the permanent record on the issue. Roger DeSpain, Parks Director, stated that the Parks Board would definitely seek approval from the Council before applying for a grant to fund the ORV Park, in the event that the conditional use permit was granted. The meeting was recessed at 9:07 p.m., and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. ODUCTION OF RESOLUTION RESOLUTION N THE MATTER-OF COUNCIL R U S N ADVICE TO THE PARK BOARD The resolution was introduced by Warner and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. June 4, 1987 Page 5 FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOL,U1IONS AND ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 0 REVISE THE J987 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JUVENIL ADMINISIRATION .BUDGET THEREIN Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE U I G THE CQUNTY EXECUTIVE 10 RENEW T HE $100,QQ0 LOAN FROM RAINIER NATIONAL BANK USED TO FINANCE IMEROVEMENTS A NOR -BELL NURSING HOME ANP,RESCINDING ORDINANCES 86-79-AND 8 -Joj Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS E UEST FOR SU F LOT LINE BETWEEN LO S 219 AND DIVISION 16, PL AI OF SUDDEN VALLEY FILED BY LORNE HAAKONSON The request was received by consent, to be scheduled for a hearing and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. INTRODUCTION OE RESOLY11ONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION REPEALING BESOLUJIQN NO. 80-6a, A RE-SOLUTION OF N T REGARDING U BAN SERVICES WITHIN B LLINGHAM'S URBAN ERINGE MUENSCHER INTRODUCED THE ORDINANCE AND MOVED ITS APPROVAL. There was discussion on the motion. Muenscher withdrew his motion, and the resolution was referred to the Planning and Development Committee. f June 4, 1987 Page 6 MUENSCHER MOVED THAT THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE INSTRUCT THE DIRECTOR OF LAND USE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING TO AMEND THE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SEWER AND WATER PLAN TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY SHALL BE THE PURVEYOR OF SEWER AND WATER WHENEVER THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY DEEMS IT ADVISABLE AND NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND ECONOMICS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE COUNTY. THE COUNTY SHALL BE THE PURVEYOR EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ANY CITY, TOWN, FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCY, AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OR WITH ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION. PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SHALL NOT BE AMENDED TO THE EXTENT TO INFRINGE ON EXISTING, ESTABLISHED SERVICE BOUNDARIES OF ANY CITY, TOWN OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF SAID ENTITY. ROEHL MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO DIRECT THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO REVIEW THE COMPREHENSIVE SEWER AND WATER PLAN AND PROPOSE AMENDMENTS. There was discussion on the motion and the motion to amend. Muenscher withdrew his motion. Roehl withdrew his amendment. MUENSCHER MOVED TO REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATION TO REVIEW AND PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE WATER /SEWER PLAN SO THE COUNTY MAY PROVIDE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE IF APPROPRIATE. The motion carried. RESOLUJION IN THE MATTER QE CANCELLATION OE WARRANIS OVER QNE YEAR OLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W. 36.22.100 Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the resolution. WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. The following ordinances were introduced and referred to the Planning and Development Committee: ORDINANCE AMENDIN97H OE WCC 2.24, THE WHATCOM CQUNTY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, 0 CORRECT FLAWS IN THE HEARING EXAMINER APPEAL _PROCESS June 4, 1987 Page 7 ORDINANCE AMEN21NG 1HE TEXT OF TITLE 0 THE QFEICIAL H TC C UN Y ZONING ORDINANCE, CORRECT FLAWS IN THEHEARING EXAMINER APPEAL PROCESS; AND 10 PROMIDE FOR N ADD11IONAL EXCEPTIQN D TO CLARIFY AND STRENGIHEN 1HE EXISTING E CEP IONS TO THE FQRTY 40 ACRE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FQR LAND DIVISIONS IN THE AGETCULIURE ZQNE DISTRICT The following ordinances and resolution were introduced and referred to the Finance Committee: ORDINANCE R HIBI TING ADVERTISINQ BY WHATQOM COUNTX DEEARIMENT S N NEWSPAPERS OTHER THAN H OFEICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER E C WHERE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIQN 15,168,05Q OF H E WHATCQM COUNTY COPE R THE PURPOSE OE ESTABLISHING A NE)d-EERMIJ EEE FOR I 0 S ID SPLAY ORDINANCE V S E JUE 198Z APPRQPRIATTON FOR 1HE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1987 PHYSICAL PLANT AND CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND :&EPRQPEIAIIQN ORDINANCE 10 REVISE JUE 128Z ALCOHOL SERVICES UN APPEQEEIAIION RESOLUTION CL N H E RESTORATION OF 1HE MOUNT H A AN OFEICIAL CENTENNIAL PROJEQT OF HA CO COUNTY OTflER BU51NESS DRUG TASK FORCE GRANT APPLICAIION Sheriff Larry Mount presented his proposal to apply for federal money for Whatcom County to establish a joint drug task force with Skagit and San Juan Counties. Mount stated that the $37,085 required from the County would amount to approximately $2,000 in new money because the rest of the funds would be provided through a contribution by the City of Bellingham and from confiscated money and sale of confiscated items. He also discussed other possible revenue sources. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT. There was extensive discussion on the motion. The motion carried 5 -1 (Roehl) on a roll -call vote. June 4, 1987 Page 8 The meeting was adjourned at 10 :28 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Tom Burton, Chair ATTEST: Carol Ebergson Clerk of the Council