HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council September 4 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
September 4, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman
Hansey with Burton, Hawley, Muenscher and Warner present.
The minutes of the meeting of August 21, 1986 were approved.
These items were withdrawn by the Administration.
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Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the bid award.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD.
The motion carried.
Roehl joined the meeting.
Shirley Van Zanten explained the proposed purchase.
Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the bid award.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
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Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
the Council delay action on this item pending its general
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Shirley Van Zanten explained the proposed purchase.
Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the bid award.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
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Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
the Council delay action on this item pending its general
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discussion of self- insurance coverage, scheduled for the
Committee of the Whole meeting September 11, 1986.
AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE LAKE
WHATCOM WATERSHED STUDY WITH WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE FOR WATERSHED STUDIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,600.00
Shirley Van Zanten distributed a new draft of the contract
and explained the changes and the terms of the contract. There
was discussion about the contract.
Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
authorization of the contract.
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WARNER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT.
The motion carried.
Shirley Van Zanten explained the transfer.
Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the underlimit transfer.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE UNDERLIMIT TRANSFER.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
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Shirley Van Zanten explained the transfer.
Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the overlimit transfer.
WARNER MOVED TO APPROVE THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER.
The motion carried.
Wayne Schwant distributed to the Council a draft of the
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proposed Cherry Point Amendments to the Whatcom County Shoreline
Management Program, and summarized the main points contained in
the document. Several representatives of groups or industries
participating in the Cherry Point Working Group or having an
interest in the topic also spoke to the Council, and urged that
the Council proceed with the hearing on the amendments. They
included: George Scott of Intalco; Jack Swanson, representing
CBI; Mike Brennan of the Chamber of Commerce; Glen Butler of
Arco; Bob Tull; Jack Olson of Puget Power, and Dennis Braddock.
Wayne Schwant gave the Council an overview of the
activities, resources, and goals of the Fourth Corner Development
Group.
The meeting was recessed at 9:00, and reconvened at 9:10.
HEARINGS
ORDINANCE REGARDING THE PLACING OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION
OF HILLSDALE ROAD AND TOAD LAKE ROAD
The public hearing on the ordinance was opened; no comment
was received and the hearing was closed.
Burton reported that the Public Services Committee
recommended adoption of the ordinance.
BURTON MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried unanimously.
The public hearing was opened; no comment was received and
the hearing was closed.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development
Committee had held the petition in Committee and that the
Committee recommended the Mulfingers place both lots under the
same ownership prior to the authorization of the lot line
adjustment.
There was discussion on the Committee's recommendation.
Hansey directed that the Mulfingers be notified of the
Committee's recommendation.
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The public hearing was opened; no comment was received and
the hearing was closed.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development
Committee recommended approval of the petition.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE PETITION.
The motion carried.
Evelyn Nowicke
Citizens for Formation of Sumas Drainage District
Explained history and background of attempts to form the drainage
district, in relation to the resolution to create a drainage
improvement district scheduled for consideration by the Council.
Fred Nowicke
Sumas Drainage District
Urged Council to approve the resolution to create a drainage
improvement district.
Oscar Vanderbolt
Described drainage problems in his area; urged approval of
drainage resolution.
Jim Rorabaugh
Described drainage problems in area of Swift Creek; urged
approval of drainage resolution.
Sy Lautenbach
Stated that increased pressure on bridges as a result of drainage
problems would eventually be expensive to Council; urged approval
of drainage resolution.
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Warner reported that the Finance Committee recommended
adoption of the ordinance.
WARNER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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WARNER MOVED TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION.
The motion carried.
Burton reported that the Public Services Committee
recommended approval of the resolution.
Warner reported that the Finance Committee also recommended
approval of the resolution.
BURTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
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Burton reported that the Public Services Committee
recommended approval of the resolution.
Warner reported that the Finance Committee also recommended
approval of the resolution.
BURTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried.
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The ordinance was introduced by consent and referred to the
Finance Committee.
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ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 85 -97, AN ORDINANCE IN THE
MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OE THE FINAL BURET OF WHATCOM COUNTY FOR
THE YEAR 1986 AND RESTRICTING CERTAIN FUNDS THEREIN
The ordinance was introduced by consent and referred to the
Finance Committee.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WHATCOM COUNTY FERRY RATES
The ordinance was added to the agenda and introduced by
Warner, and referred to the Finance Committee.
ORDINANCE TO Ej V SE THE 1986 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF'S
BUDGET THEREIN
The ordinance was added to the agenda and introduced by
Muenscher, and referred to the Finance Committee.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONCERN OF THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM IN
REGARD TO BURNING QE BAZAR OUS MATERIALS BY THE COLUMBIA CEMENT
CORPORATION AND REQUESTING CESSATION OF SUCH BURNING
The resolution was added to the agenda and introduced by
Warner, and referred to the Public Services Committee.
The meeting Was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNT NASHAGTON
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ATTEST:
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Council