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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Minutes -- May 30, 1985
The Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole was called
to order at 7:36 p.m. with the following members present: Hawley,
Becker, Muenscher, Cole and Hansey. Also in attendance was County
Executive Van Zanten and Roger DeSpain.
D1,SCUSSION OF USE OF PROPERTY AT SMITH & NORTHWEST R
Possibilities for the use of property at the Smith and Northwest
Roads were discussed by Councilmembers, Executive Van Zanten and Roger
DeSpain.
Cole spoke in support of a recreational plan which would address
the County's short and long -term needs for recreation.
COLE MOVED THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ENDORSE THE RESOLUTION
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1967,
ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO HOLD LAND FOR RECREATION
AREA, AND AUTHORIZING STUDY -, AND THE EXECUTIVE AND THE COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION BOARD DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR RECREATIONAL USES OF THE
COUNTY FARM SITE, SHORT -TERM AND LONG -TERM, BEING PARTICULARLY ATTEN-
TIVE TO THE NEEDS OF SOCCER.
The motion carried.
Greg Hipskind spoke in support of short -term leases.
DISCUSSION OF COUNTY COURTHOUSE SPACE NEEDS
Following discussion on the County's space needs, COLE MOVED
THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RECOMMEND TO THE EXECUTIVE THAT
WITH THE EXISTING SOURCES OF FUNDING SHE SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF
THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS IN DEVELOPING A SPACE UTILIZATION
PLAN FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
Cole spoke to the motion.
Executive Van Zanten responded to the intent of the motion.
Becker restated the motion.
The motion carried (4 -1, Hawley).
DISCUSSION ON SPACE FQF ,T LEPHONJF S�Y�STE; 4
Executive Van Zanten provided background information on the
new telephone system.
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COLE MOVED THAT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS NECESSARY TO LOCATE THE TELEPHONE COMMUNI-
CATIONS CENTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE COURTHOUSE, AND THAT THE CONSE-
QUENT TEMPORARY SPACE NEEDS AND ADJUSTMENTS BE MADE ATTEMPTING TO
MAXIMIZE LONG-TERM SPACE USAGE FLEXIBILITY AND MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF
MONEY SPENT ON SHORT-TERM SOLUTIONS. ALL OPTIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE OF THE SIXTH FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE
AND /OR ACQUIRING BY SHORT -TERM RENTAL OUTSIDE SPACE.
Becker spoke to the motion.
There was further discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, W465HING
D-Knald G. H�n
Vice Chairman
ATTEST:-
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Coun it