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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Services June 5 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE June 5, 1986 The meeting was called to order at 5 :30 p.m. by Chairman Johnson, with all members present. Also present were Paul Rushing and Marlen Hansen of Public Works; Neil Clement, KGMI; Carolyn Casey, Bellingham Herald; Steve Meacham; Daniel Wren, Columbia Northwest Corporation; Roger Nelson, Chemical Processors; several other representatives of Columbia Northwest Corporation and Chemical Processors; and several members of the public. DISCUSSION OF COLUMBIA CEMENT PLANT HAZARDOUS WASTE BURNING Daniel Wren of Columbia Northwest Corporation and Roger Nelson of Chemical Processors discussed the processes utilized by Columbia Cement for hazardous waste burning, and the issue of hazardous waste incineration in general. Hawley requested that in the future the Cement Plant notify the County of any plans to burn hazardous waste. Dale Bjornson, Ernie Limbacher, Dan Raas, Pat Stevenson, and Jeff Morris, all County residents, spoke about their concerns related to Columbia Cement's plans. Chairman Johnson said that the Committee members would attend Northwest Air Pollution's June 11 public hearing on the subject, and would then request a meeting of the Committee of the Whole to discuss the issue. HAWLEY LEFT THE MEETING. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE COUNTY 1986 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM BY ADDING THERETO CLIFFSIDE DRIVE STORM DRAINAGE BY UPSIZING AND REPLACING EXISTING UNDERGROUND STORM DRAINAGE, SYSTEM FROM AGATE PLACE TO CLIFFSIDE DRIVE WEST TO RESERVE "A" AND SOUTH TO THE OUTFALL STRUCTURE 200 FEET FROM THE SHORELINE OF BELLINGHAM BAY Paul Rushing explained the resolution. BURTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried. NEW APPLICATION FOR CLASS K, L, M (WINE WHOLESALERS AND IMPORTERS) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WEST CONTINENTAL IMPORTS COMPANY, 4653 GUIDE MERIDIAN. BELLINGHAM. BY JEAN JACQUES CONSTANTIN AND GISELE CONSTANTIN BURTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION. The motion carried. Public Services Committee June 5, 1986 Page 2 REQUEST THAT BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CONVENE ON JULY 1. 1986 BURTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZA- TION'S REQUEST. The motion carried. PRESENTATION BY STEVE MEACHAM Steve Meacham presented a report to the Committee concerning the geology and hydrology -,i Whatcom County as it relates to County dumpsites. The meeting was adjourned at 7 :05 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON C.J. "Corky" Johnson, Chairman Public Services Committee ATTE�T: _ pry Carol Ebergson Clerk of the Council