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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council April 3 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes -- April 3, 1986 The Whatcom County Council meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Hansey with all members present. MINUTES The minutes of the March 20 Council meeting were approved as written. EXECUTIVE ITEMS REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY NOR -BELL AND THE WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL OF COUNTY AND CITY EMPLOYEES, AFL -CIO, AFSCME LOCAL 1581 -I Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the agree- ment by and between Whatcom County Nor- lb11 and the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, AFL -CIO, AFSCME Local 1581 -I. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee reviewed the agreement and recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY NOR -BELL AND THE WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL OF COUNTY AND CITY EMPLOYEES, AFL -CIO, AFSCME LOCAL 1581 -I. The motion carried. REQUEST TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR FAIRGROUNDS POWER SYSTEM RENOVATION FOR THE NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the request to reject all bids received for the fairground power system renovation for the Northwest Washington Fair, based on the Fair Board's recom- mendation. ROEHL MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE FAIRGROUNDS POWER SYSTEM RENOVATION FOR THE NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee concurred with the recommendation of the Fair Board that the bids be rejected. The motion carried. Executive Van Zanten requested that the rejection of another bid be added to the agenda.' REQUEST TO REJECT BID -- BARE BOAT CHARTER Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the request to reject the bid for providing ferry passenger service during the drydocking of the "Whatcom Chief" in September. 13 Whatcom County Council Minutes April 3, 1986 Page 2 Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee reviewed the request to reject all bids for providing ferry passenger service during the drydocking of the "Whatcom Chief" in September. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL REJECT ALL BIDS FOR PROVIDING FERRY PASSENGER SERVICE DURING THE DRYDOCKING OF THE "WHATCOM CHIEF" IN SEPTEMBER. The motion carried. OPEN SESSION Robert Frost 5602 Guide Meridian HEARINGS Requested an investigation of bacteria in water in the unincorporated area north of Lynden; suggested that a delegation of Councilmembers meet with people from Boeing regarding the possibility of Boeing bringing some of their business to Whatcom County. ORDINANCE DEFINING, REGULATING AND LICENSING PEDDLERS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.53 TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE The public hearing was declared open.in the matter of the ordinance defining, regulating and licensing peddlers and providing penalties for the violation thereof and adding a new Chapter 5.53 to the Whatcom County Code. Sheriff Mount Spoke in support of the ordinance. Chairman Hansey clarified the difference between this ordin- ance and the ordinance regarding solicitors. There was discussion on the ordinance. Robert Frost Spoke on the ordinance; 5602 Guide Meridian spoke in support of licensing peddlers and businesses in the unincor- porated areas of the County. There was further discussion on the ordinance. 14 Whatcom County Councii Minutes April 3, 1986 Page 3 The public hearing was closed in the matter of the ordinance defining, regulating and licensing peddlers and providing penalties for the violation thereof and adding a new Chapter 5.53 to the Whatcom County Code. Chairman Hansey stated that the Council would hear testimony on the ordinance repealing Chapter 5.52 of the Whatcom County Code entitled Solicitors.and Canvassers and adding a new Chapter 5.51 entitled Solicitors and that the Council would then consider the two ordinances simultaneously. ORDINANCE REPEALING >,) CHAPTER 5.52 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE ENTITLED SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.51 ENTITLED SOLICITORS. The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the ordinance repealing Chapter 5.52 of the Whatcom County Code entitled solicitors and canvassers and adding a new Chapter 5.51 entitlted Solicitors. Sheriff Mount Explained the ordinance. There was discussion on the ordinance. Robert Frost Spoke against the 5602 Guide Meridian ordinance. The public hearing was closed. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee discussed both ordinances but made no recommendations on the ordinances. ROEHL MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE DEFINING, REGULATING AND LICENSING PEDDLERS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.53 TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE AND FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 5.52 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE ENTITLED SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.51 ENTITLED SOLICITORS. Roehl explained the ordinances further. JOHNSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE DEFINING, REGULATING AND LICENSING PEDDLERS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.53 TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE WITH THE FOLLOWING: Change the monthly fee on page 28,. line 16 to $5.00 per month, and the annual license fee.be changed to $50.00 Chairman Hansey restated the motion. l Johnson spoke to the motion. 1 Whatcom County Council Minutes April 3, 1986 Page 4 Hawley spoke against the amendment. There was discussion on the peddlers ordinance. Warner spoke against the amendment. There was further discussion on the peddlers ordinance. Chairman Hansey restated Johnson's motionto amend. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND JOHNSON'S AMENDMENT BY STRIKING THE $50.00 FIGURE AND INSERTING $25.00 IN ITS PLACE. Chairman Hansey restated Hawley's motion to amend. Hawley's motion•to amend failed. Johnson's motion to amend failed. Muenscher spoke against the peddlers ordinance. He spoke in support of tabling the ordinance until a future date. Roehl spoke against the ordinance. Warner spoke against the ordinance as written. The motion to adopt the ordinance defining, regulating and licensing peddlers and providing penalties for the violation thereof and adding a new Chapter 5.53 to the Whatcom County Code failed. ROEHL MOVED TO VOTE IMMEDIATELY ON THE SOLICITORS ORDINANCE. The motion carried. There was discussion on the motion to vote immediately. WARNER MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE MOTION TO VOTE IMMEDIATELY. The motion to reconsider carried. Roehl explained the solicitors ordinance. The motion to adopt the ordinance repealing Chapter 5.52 of the Whatcom County Code entitled solicitors and canvassers and adding a new Chapter 5.51 entitled solicitors failed. 16 Whatcom County Council Minutes April 3, 1986 Page 5 ORDINANCE REPEALING THE PLACING OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH PASS ROAD AND MINAKER ROAD The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the ordinance repealing the placing of stop signs at the intersection of North Pass Road and Minaker Road. There was no one present to testify, and the public hearing was closed. Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee recom- mended that the Council concur with the Engineering Department's recommendation to remove the stop signs at the intersection of North Pass Road and Minaker Road. JOHNSON MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE REPEALING THE PLACING OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH PASS ROAD AND MINAKER ROAD. The motion carried. ORDINANCE_ ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR REQUIRED F T RE FLOW The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the ordinance establishing minimum standards for required fire flow for fire protection under Section 10.301(C) of the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by Whatcom County and amending W.C.C. Sections 15.16.040 and 15.16.060 and Ordinance No. 84 -40. Jerry'Joubert 537 "E" St. Blaine Spoke against the ordinance As written. There was no one else present to testify, and the public hearing was closed. Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommends that further work be done on this ordinance, and that a nine - member Committee, including the three members of the Planning and Development Committee, will be meeting to work on this ordinance further. The Council concurred that the Planning and Development Committee should proceed to work with the nine - member committee on this ordinance and report back to the Council at a later date. 17, Whatcom County Council Minutes April 3, 1986 Page 6 DECLARING SURPLUS 25,000 CUBIC YARDS OF SCREENINGS LOCATED AT THE ABEL PIT ON LAUREL ROAD The public hearing�,was declared open in the matter of declaring surplus 25,000 cubic yards of screenings located at, the Abel Pit on Laurel Road. There was no one present to testify and the hearing was closed. ROEHL MOVED TO DECLARE SURPLUS 25,000 CUBIC YARDS OF SCREENINGS LOCATED AT THE ABEL PIT ON LAUREL ROAD. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. The meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION OPPOSING SECTION 145 OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1985 Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended do pass on the resolution opposing Section 145 of the Tax Reform Act of 1985. ROEHL MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OPPOSING SECTION 145 OF THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1985. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 85 -94, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING THE FINANCING OF RIVER IMPROVEMENTS ROEHL MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD- INANCE NO. 85 -94, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING THE FINANCING OF RIVER IMPROVEMENTS AS ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE 84 -59. Roehl spoke to the motion and explained the background on the ordinance. There was discussion on the ordinance. The motion carried. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CONVENTION CENTER FUND BUDGET ROEHL MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CONVENTION CENTER FUND BUDGET. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommends do pass on the ordinance. Whatcom County Council Minutes April 3, 1986 Page 7 The motion to adopt the ordinance to revise the 1986 Convention Center Fund Budget carried. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 COUNTY SUPPLY FUND BUDGET ROEHL MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 COUNTY SUPPLY FUND BUDGET. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommends do pass on the ordinance. Roehl explained the background on the ordinance. There was discussion on the ordinance. The motion to adopt the ordinance carried. ORDINANCE REPEALING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 2.40_.100 WHICH ADOPTS THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD AS THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee recommends do pass on the ordinance. Johnson explained the ordinance. JOHNSON MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE REPEALING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 2.40.100 WHICH ADOPTS THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD AS THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. The motion to adopt the ordinance carried. OTHER BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF OPEN SPACE APPLICATIONS Muenscher reported that this would be held in the Planning and De *elopment and would come before the Council at a future meeting. CONSIDERATION OF BID PROPOSALS FOR THE OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1986 THROUGH JUNE 30. 1987 ROEHL MOVED THAT THE CONTRACT FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES BE AWARDED TO THE BELLINGHAM HERALD FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1986 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1987. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended that the contract be awarded to the Bellingham Herald, the low bidder. iy Whatcom County Council Minutes April 3, 1986 Page 8 There was discussion on the bid proposals for the official County newspaper. The motion to award the bid for the official County newspaper to the Bellingham Herald for the period of July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987 carried. CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WHATCOM COUNTY Chairman Hansey stated that this item was continued from the March 20th Council meeting. Chairman Hansey stated that the matter before the Council was whether or not to accept the proposal as it was presented at the previous Council meeting. Executive Van Zanten stated that the entire insurance package as presented was still available to the County. There was discussion on;the proposal.and on the County Executive's action of binding the policy. ROEHL MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE ACTION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE IN BINDING THE POLICY. Chairman Hansey iTestated: the motion. Roehl spoke to the motion. There was discussion on the motion. Hawley spoke against the motion. Muenscher spoke in support of the motion. There was further discussion on the motion. Chairman. Hansey spoke against the motion. Muenscher spoke in support of the motion. There was further discussion on the motion. The motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION IN MATTER OF VACATIONS FOR COURT REPORTERS AND COURT COMMISSIONER, SUPERIOR`COURT This resolution was held in the Finance Committee. r :,h&t.e-,o 1 Causty Council MI- nutes