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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Council July 3 1986MINUTES WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING July 3, 1986 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hansey at 7:40 p.m. Present were Hawley, Johnson, Muenscher, Roehl, and Warner. MINUTES The minutes of the meetings of June 17, 1986 and June 19, 1986 were approved. EXECUTIVE ITEMS BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A 100 H.P. TRACTOR TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, FARMERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, FOR AN INTER- NATIONAL HARVESTER 3488 HYDRO, IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,087.50, INCLUDING SALES TAX Shirley Van Zanten explained the proposed bid, and distributed information, in response to a request by the Finance Committee, which indicated that the list price for the tractor would be projected at $52,562.34 plus tax. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION VOR A SELF - PROPELLED ROTARY SWEEPER TO THE ONLY BIDDER, SAHLBERG EQUIPMENT INC., FOR A W.F. LARSON SWEEPER, IN THE NET AMOUNT OF $30,808.69 INCLUDING TRADE -IN AND SALES TAX Shirley Van Zanten explained the proposed bid award. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR DIESEL TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCKS TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, KENWORTH NORTHWEST, FOR THREE NEW KENWORTH C -510 DUMP TRUCKS WITH TRUCKWELD BODIES FOR A NET BID OF $195,022.78 INCLUDING TRADE -IN AND SALES TAX Shirley Van Zanten explained the proposed bid, and distributed additional information concerning the bid submitted by Diehl Ford. Whatcom County Council Meeting July 3, 1986 Page 2 Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR THE COURTHOUSE AND PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING TO THE MOST RESPON- SIVE BIDDER, SOUND ELEVATOR COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF .1,004.70 ter, u r, MIM Shirley Van Zanten explained the bid award. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPUTING EQUIPMENT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, IBM CORPORATION WITH A TOTAL BID OF 17,408.62, INCLUDING SALES TAX Shirley Van Zanten explained the bid award. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD. The motion carried. OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF . 8 , 888.93 This item was held in the Finance Committee. OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE BUILDINGS AND CODE ADMINISTRATION FUND, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,161 Shirley Van Zanten explained the overlimit transfer. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. Whatcom County Council Meeting July 3, 1986 Page 3 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO FILL THE CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY POSITION IN THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Shirley Van Zanten explained her request to fill the position. There was discussion concerning the request. Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended that the position be filled. WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO FILL THE POSITION. There was further discussion on the motion. The motion carried. INSURANCE FOR "WHATCOM CHIEF" This item was added to the agenda at the request of Shirley Van Zanten, who asked the Council to approve the bid submitted by T.W. Rice & Co. to insure the "Whatcom Chief" ferryboat. HAWLEY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN INSURANCE CONTRACT WITH T.W. RICE AND CO. The motion carried. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE Copies of a letter from Superior Court judges, a report on the Building Maintenance fund supplemental budget, and a report on employee training were distributed to the Council. OPEN SESSION No one spoke during open session. HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF GALBRAITH LANE The public hearing in the matter of the Galbraith Lane vacation was opened by Chairman Hansey. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the vacation. MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE VACATION OF A PORTION OF GALBRAITH LANE. Whatcom County Council Meeting July 3, 1986 Page 4 The motion carried. ROEHL MOVED TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE -HALF HOUR TO DISCUSS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS. The motion carried. The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m., and reconvened at 9:07 p.m. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION CONFIRMING REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE MACAULAY CREEK FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT Johnson reported that the Public Services Committee recommended approval of the resolution. JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE TIIE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO PREPARE AND ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF EVERSON FOR A PERIOD OF 60 DAYS FOR THE STRANDEL G -2 GARAGE PROPERTY Shirley Van Zanten explained that the resolution was no longer needed. ROEHL MOVED TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION INDEFINITELY. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY TO PAY WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD FUND FOR THE COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS IN ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND'S 1986 BUDGET Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption of the ordinance. Whatcom County Council Meeting July 3, 1986 Page 5 ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS RECONSIDERATION OF THE ACTION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ON JUNE 6 1985 REGARDING THE RATE INCREASE FROM 10 CANADIAN TO 10 U.S. FUNDS FOR CABLEVISION SERVICES FROM DELTA CABLE TELEVISION, LTD., IN POINT ROBERTS. WASH. Chairman Hansey stated that two ordinances dealing with this issue would be introduced later in the meeting. PETITION REQUESTING THE COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE EMERALD LAKE DISTRICT, RE- CEIVED FROM RESIDENTS OF THE AREA The petition was accepted by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. PETITION REQUESTING COUNCIL TO ALTER THE LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 173 AND 174, DIVISION 2, IN THE PLAT OF SUDDEN VALLEY, FILED BY MR. & MRS. R.F. HILPERT The petition was accepted by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. OPEN SPACE APPLICATION FILED BY WILLIAM R. BIRCHALL The application was accepted by consent and referred to the Planning Commission. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY OF BLAINE REQUESTING THAT COUNCIL PLACE ON THE SEPTEMBER BALLOT THE QUESTION OF ANNEXING BLAINE TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT The correspondence was received by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. HEALTH BOARD REPLACEMENT ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE C.J. "CORKY" JOHNSON AS HANSEY'S REPLACEMENT ON THE WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH BOARD. The motion carried. Whatcom County Council Meeting July 3, 1986 Page 6 INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ORDINANCE AMENDING RATE INCREASE GRANTED TO DELTA COMMUNICATIONS, NOW KNOWN AS GUINESS COMMUNICATIONS The ordinance was added to the agenda and introduced by Hawley, and scheduled for a public hearing at the Council's first meeting in August. ORDINANCE AMENDING RATE INCREASE GRANTED TO DELTA COMMUNICATIONS. NOW KNOWN AS GUINESS COMMUNICATIONS The ordinance was added to the agenda and introduced by Warner, and scheduled for a public hearing at the Council's first meeting in August. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PLANNING DEPARTMENT BUDGET THEREIN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1986 WHATCOM COUNTY CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY The above two ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Finance Committee. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20, BY ADDING TEXT TO THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL - ISLAND ZONE, SECTION 20.34.250, TIIAT EXEMPTS LOTS PLATTED ON LUMMI ISLAND PRIOR TO 1978 FROM THE LOT CONSOLIDATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 20.83.070 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT, CHAPTER 20.22, TO CONDITIONALLY PERMIT CIURCHES, AND AMENDING THE LIGHT IMPACT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, CHAPTER 20,66, TO PERMIT CHURCHES OUTRIGHT, IN THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20 The above two ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Hawley, reported that a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee needed to be filled. Hansey said that nominations for the position would be accepted at the Council's next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: WHATCOM COU TY C UNCIL COM COUNT S$ NGTON 7a- 11, bergson Clerk of the Council onald G, an_- y, Chairman