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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Council November 20 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL November 20, 1986 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with all Council members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of November 6, 1986 and November 10, 1986 were approved. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Shirley Van Zanten explained her request for approval of the appointment. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF LOYD SABELL TO THE NORTHWEST SENIOR SERVICES BOARD. The motion carried. . Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the transfer. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER. The motion carried. 1 ' :t 11 l � V• , • • Van Zanten explained that a transfer request for $321,126 had been substituted for the original transfer of $294,626. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the transfer request. Brad Bennett of Public Works Accounting explained the proposed transfer. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER. The motion carried. :•;;1 • •11' : �1I • Y:' l •i1:1 � • Shirley Van Zanten explained her request for approval of the appointment. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF LOYD SABELL TO THE NORTHWEST SENIOR SERVICES BOARD. The motion carried. . Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the transfer. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER. The motion carried. 1 ' :t 11 l � V• , • • Van Zanten explained that a transfer request for $321,126 had been substituted for the original transfer of $294,626. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the transfer request. Brad Bennett of Public Works Accounting explained the proposed transfer. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER. The motion carried. November 20, 1986 Page 2 Van Zanten explained the request. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIST. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH THE GENERAL TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNIT N0. 231, "DEPUTY SHERIFFS' BARGAINING UNIT" Van Zanten explained the request, and there was discussion about the contract. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended authorizing the Executive to sign the contract. ROEHL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE CONTRACT. The motion carried. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE Van Zanten discussed some of the developments of concern to Whatcom County at the recent conference of the Washington State Association of Counties which she had attended. OPEN SESSION Jack Holtzheimer 3800 Birch Bay /Lynden Road Stated that a guard rail is needed along the road near his residence due to a 20 -foot drop -off. Steve Price 2616 Walnut St., Bellingham Spoke in favor of lease agreement between Whatcom Soccer Commission and Whatcom County for 20 acres of County -owned land. John Havland Bellingham Expressed concerns about the ability of Whatcom Soccer Commission to fund their proposed improvement on land leased from County, and about the possibility of funding improvements via a future bond issue; thanked Council for responding to concerns of area residents. November 20, 1986 Page 3 Bob Rahl 466 W. Lake Samish Spoke in favor of lease agreement between Whatcom Soccer Commission and Whatcom County for 20 acres of County -owned land. HEARING RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY 1987 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Chairman Hansey opened the public hearing on the road program. Maxine Beebe Resort Motel, Birch Bay Distributed pictures of flooding on her property from Terrell Creek; requested that County rectify the problem. Jim Weber 1686 Summit Court Discussed petition presented to Council for improvements to Haggin Road. John Dick 3668 Bay Road, Ferndale Discussed need for repair of dangerous conditions on the Bruce Road. Jack Hills 2983 Vista Dr., Ferndale Discussed need for work on Bruce Road. Bud Hughes 2555 Goshen Road Stated that Goshen Road need re- surfacing; poor grading job was done. Dan Rye 3320 Bay Road, Ferndale Discussed poor condition of Bruce Road. November 20, 1986 Page 4 Paul Schwartzman 6324 Saxon Road Stated that bridge installation on Saxon Road generated large traffic increase resulting in need for more work on road. Jack Holtzheimer 3800 Birch Bay /Lynden Road Stated that Bruce Road was in very poor condition. Tony Idczak 6300 Saxon Road Spoke about dust and safety problems on Saxon Road. Ed Pomeroy 2343 Willeys Lake Road Discussed poor condition of Bruce Road. There was no further testimony, and the public hearing was closed. Ed Henken, County Engineer, explained and discussed with the Council how County roads are prioritized for maintenance, repair and improvements within the limits of available funds. Hansey stated that Councilman Johnson, Chair of the Public Services Committee, would be responsible for developing any recommended changes to the 1987 Road Construction Program prior to its final consideration by the Council at its November 26, 1986 meeting. ROEHL MOVED TO CONSIDER NEXT THE PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH THE WHATCOM SOCCER COMMISSION. The motion carried. SOCCER COMMISSION FOR THE LEASE OF 20 COUNTY -OWNED ACRES AT SMITH Roehl reported that the Finance Committee had requested some amendments to the contract, and recommended approval of the contract which was before the Council with the amendments incorporated. November 20, 1986 Page 5 ROEHL MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE CONTRACT. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. The meeting Was recessed at 8:35 p.m., and reconvened at 8 :45 p.m. With all Council members present except Johnson. FINAL CONSIDERATION RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF TRANSFERS AFFECTING THE 1986 BUDGET Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. i. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption. ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption. ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption. ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. November 20, 1986 Page 6 The motion carried unanimously. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption. ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption. ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Johnson returned to the meeting. '__ill -.l _ •YY_ •l ► • Y !li / • •i• M UNNEW.1111W1111 1 _.Y� i_ 4l1 ' •1 •i •1 l •l • �. IM, llt • Muenscher reported that the Sorenson application had been held by the Planning Commission, but that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the Wolf and Birchall applications. MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE WOLF AND BIRCHALL APPLICATIONS FOR OPEN /OPEN SPACE. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. 9 4 1. a ,_ IF 1; _l 1 U., VIA 13 .! • a U. •Is I NO (41111 � l �..1' 1 •1 :l1 �• 1 •' •' � •l 1 '_� 1. s i i •! 1 : X11 -1 • � �� Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption. ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended adoption. ROEHL MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried unanimously. Johnson returned to the meeting. '__ill -.l _ •YY_ •l ► • Y !li / • •i• M UNNEW.1111W1111 1 _.Y� i_ 4l1 ' •1 •i •1 l •l • �. IM, llt • Muenscher reported that the Sorenson application had been held by the Planning Commission, but that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the Wolf and Birchall applications. MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE WOLF AND BIRCHALL APPLICATIONS FOR OPEN /OPEN SPACE. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. 9 November 20, 1986 Page 7 Johnson reported that the Council the intent of its action on the Storr that the intent of his motion, passed 2, 1986, was to bring the 660 feet of to equal standard of the other portion Mountainview pavement up to the end of that the Public Services Committee had had been asked to clarify Road extension. He stated by the Council on October Storr Road in question up of the road from the the road. He reported voted 2 -1 to recommend that the Council reaffirm its action of October 2, There was extensive discussion on the issue. 1986. ROEHL MOVED THAT THE COUNTY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RIGHT -OF -WAY EXTENSION, THAT THE ADDITIONAL 660 FEET BE UPGRADED TO THE STANDARDS OF THE PRESENT SECTION THAT IS OWNED BY THE COUNTY AND, IN THE FUTURE, WHEN IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO IMPROVE STORR ROAD FROM MOUNTAINVIEW TO NUBGAARD, THAT THE CITIZENS AGREE TO SIGN A NO- PROTEST PETITION FOR A R.I.D., WHICH MEANS THAT ALL THE CITIZENS ABUTTING OR BENEFITING BY THE USE OF STORR ROAD WOULD PAY THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE TO UPGRADE STORR ROAD THROUGH A ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. There was discussion on the motion. Roehl withdrew the motion. ROEHL MOVED TO CLARIFY THE COUNCIL'S ACTION OF OCTOBER 2, 1986, THE INTENT OF WHICH WAS THAT THE COUNTY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RIGHT -OF -WAY EXTENSION, AND THAT THE ADDITIONAL 660 FEET BE UPGRADED TO THE STANDARDS OF THE PRESENT SECTION THAT IS OWNED BY THE COUNTY. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. WARNER MOVED TO REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATION TO ANALYZE AND REPORT TO THE COUNCIL ON THE LEGAL IMPACT OF THE ACCEPTANCE AND BUILDING BY THE COUNTY OF SUBSTANDARD ROADS. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. RA " o •= •' NkImbi7iffil •� 00-1-11001113 A ilk 0 The above applications were received by consent and referred to the Planning Commission. November 20, 1986 Page 8 REPORT ON RAFTERS TRAILER PARK Muenscher distributed a report and other correspondence to the Council concerning complaints received by the Council at its November 6 meeting about the situation at the Rafters Trailer Park. He requested that the Council review the documents and discuss the issue at its December 4, 1986 meeting. DATE OF FIRST COUNCIL MEETING IN JANUARY 1987 Hansey stated that, because the Council's first regularly - scheduled meeting in January fell on January 1, a holiday, the meeting needed to be rescheduled. JOHNSON MOVED TO HOLD THE FIRST JANUARY MEETING ON JANUARY 8, 1987. The motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES Hansey announced that there were two vacancies in the first district on the Planning Commission. He said that the Council would accept nominations at its December 4 meeting and vote on the nominations at its December 18 meeting. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION VACANCY Hansey announced that there was a vacancy in the first district on the Board of Equalization. He said that the Council would accept nominations at its December 4 meeting and vote on the nominations at its December 18 meeting. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WHATCOM COUNTY PROPERTY Roehl introduced the resolution and reported that the Finance Committee recommended its approval. RESOLUTION FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY Roehl reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the resolution. ROEHL MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTIONS. The motion carried. November 20, 1986 Page 9 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES F•• WHATCOM COUNTY EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A POLICY AUTHOBIZING TERMINATING EMPLOYEES TO CONTINUE ON THE WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAMS RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A POLICY AUTHORIZING SELF PAY OF DEPENDENT MEDICAL COVERAGE • FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OEFICERS referred AND FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN I RETIREfa The above three resolutions were introduced by consent and to the Committee of • ORDINANCE • REVISE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, COUNTY BUDGET EXECUTIVE ► ORDINANCE ESTABLISH-IN NOR-BELL NURSING HO y 1 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF H; •y COUNTY •�� 1'l 1•' 1. y l :.. _: 1 •� •yy \ • 1• y S i .. s • 1 ■• i l l S • 1/ i ' _. x S -, The above three ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Finance Committee. The ordinance was introduced by consent and referred to the Public Services Committee. •il 1 � � y 11- 1 • _ •y • 1 •1. 1 •i 1_��.1 ACRE PARCEL The above two ordinances were introduced by consent and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. Thm- meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. WHATCOM COUN OUNCIL ATTEST: TC M CO W HINGTON Carol Ebergson onald nse , Chair Clerk of the Council