HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council October 16 1986WHATCON COUNTY COUNCIL
October 16, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Acting
Chairman Johnson with Burton, Hawley, Muenscher and Warner
present.
The minutes of October 2, 1986 were approved.
Executive Shirley Van Zanten presented her proposed budget
for 1987 to the Council. She stated that the budget called for
maintenance of the status quo, with no tax increases or new
revenue, and no staff cuts. She outlined the means by which
current levels of staff and services would be maintained and
discussed long -term budget problems facing the County.
Shirley Van Zanten explained the transfers.
Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the transfers.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE $7,812 TRANSFER.
The motion carried.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE $5,400 TRANSFER.
The motion carried.
Shirley Van Zanten requested that the resolution expressing
appreciation to Robert Nonhoff for his service to Whatcom County
be introduced.
Acting Chairman Johnson read the.resolution.
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HAWLEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
Acting Chairman Johnson stated that, with the consent of the
Council, he would ask Peggy Hinton, Planning Commission Chair, to
present a letter from the Planning Commission to the Council
concerning the Cherry. Point amendments.
Peggy Hinton explained that the Planning Commission had
voted unanimously to hold a joint public hearing with the Whatcom
County Council on the Cherry Point amendments to the Whatcom
County Shoreline Master Program. The date proposed for the joint
hearing was Tuesday, November 18, 1986, at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00
p.m. The Council members present concurred with this proposal.
OPEN SESSION
Nelda Sigurdson
5171 Ferndale Road
Spoke on behalf of Diking District I; thanked the Council,
Executive, and members of the Committee to establish the Diking
District for the work which is now being done in that area.
HEARINGS
PETITION FILED BY MR, AND MRS. ROBERT KOSLICK REQUESTING VACATION
OF LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 94 AND 95, DIVISION 6, PLAT OF SUDDEN
VALLEY
The public hearing on the petition was opened. There was no
testimony, and the hearing was closed.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development
Committee recommended approval of the petition.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE PETITION FOR LOT LINE
VACATION FILED BY ROBERT AND SANDY KOSLICK, WITH THE STIPULATION
THAT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY WILL BE: LOT 94/95,
DIVISION 6, PLAT OF SUDDEN VALLEY, LOT LINE VACATED, COUNTY
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WASHINGTON, AND THAT SUN MARK PROPERTIES SHALL BE SO NOTIFIED.
The motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO THE COUNCIL TO REVIEW A DECISION OF
THE HEARING EXAMINER CONCERNING A VARIANCE V- 18 -86), FILED BY
JACK AND GAIL LEE
MUENSCHER MOVED TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINERS DECISION.
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATC M COUNTY AND
WHATCOM SOCCER COMMISSION FOR THE LEASE OF 20 COUNTY-OWNED ACRES
LOCATED AT SMITH AND NORTHWEST ROADS
Warner reported that this item had been held in the Finance
Committee.
PETITION REQUESTING THE COUNTY TO ERECT A SPEED LIMIT SIGN AT THE
ENTRANCE TO GLACIER SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, FILED BY THE PROPERTY
OWNERS ASSOCIATION
This item was received by consent and referred to the Public
Services Committee.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION_QF UNC LLECTABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES MORE THAN FOUR YEARS DELINQUENT
Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the resolution.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
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Muenscher explained the resolution, and reported that the
Planning and Development Committee recommended its approval.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
carried. The motion
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY 1987 ROAD CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM
The resolution was introduced by • and referred to the
Planning • Development •
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF TRANSFERS AFFECTING THE 1986 BUDGET
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE
UNREPRESENTED W!: •Y COUNTY EMPLOYEES •t THE YEAR 1987
RESOLUTION FINDING THAT •1 1 i 11 OF ! :. 1 LEVIED UNDER
ORDINANCE 82-68 ESSENTIAL Ii ! OPERATION � NECESSARY
CQUNTY GOVERNMENT i •i 1987
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COUNTY FERRY RATES FOR 1986
ORDINANCE IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET OF
WHATCOM COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 1987
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The above resolutions and ordinances were introduced by
consent and referred to the Finance Committee.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20, THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE, TEXT
AND MAP, TO RESOLVE CERTAIN PROBLEMS OF ADMINISTRATION
The ordinance was introduced by consent and referred to the
Planning and Development Committee.
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REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
FINANCE COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
Warner introduced the Finance Committee's schedule for
working on the 1987 budget.
COMMENDATION OF COUNCIL'S ATTORNEY
The Council commended Randy Watts for his diligence and
effectiveness in dealing with liability cases against the County.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
C.J. "Corky" Johnson
Acting Chair
ATTEST:
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Cou cil