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Minutes -- August 8, 1985
The Whatcom County Council meeting was called to order at
7:35 p.m. by Chairman Roehl with all members present except
Muenscher and Hawley.
MINUTES
The minutes of the July 9th Committee of the Whole and July
25th Council meeting were approved as written.
PRESENTATION - RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Ruth Eklund, Director, Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) gave a brief presentation to the Council on the RSVP
program.
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERLIMIT TRANSFER, ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Tom Sutberry, Budget Director, explained the background on
the request for authorization for an overlimit transfer in the
Assessor's Office in the amount of $3,862.21.
BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,862.21.
Becker stated that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the overlimit transfer.
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERLIMIT TRANSFER, TORT CLAIMS, DEFENSE,
SETTLEMENT & JUDGMENT FUND, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Tom Sutberry explained the background on the request for
authorization for an overlimit transfer in the Tort Claims,
Defense, Settlement & Judgment Fund, Prosecuting Attorney's
budget in the amount of $15,000.00.
Becker stated that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of an overlimit transfer in the amount of $5,000.00 at
this time.
BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE AN OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE TORT
CLAIMS, DEFENSE, SETTLEMENT & JUDGMENT FUND, PROSECUTING ATTOR-
NEY'S BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00.
Becker spoke to the motion.
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The motion to approve the overlimit transfer in the Tort
Claims, Defense, Settlement & Judgment Fund, Prosecuting Attor-
ney's budget in the amount of $5,000.00 carried.
AUTHORIZATION FOR TRANSFERS, JUVENILE_COURT
Tom Sutberry explained the background on the request for
transfers in the Juvenile Court department in the amounts of
$9,772.00 and $12,024.61.
Becker stated that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of the transfers.
BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFERS IN THE JUVENILE COURT
DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNTS OF $9,772.00 AND $12,024.61.
The motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS: ONE -WAY CONSTRUCTION. VOSSBECK
CONSTRUCTION AND HUIZENGA BROS. CONSTRUCTION
Tom Sutberry explained the background on the following
requests to award bids:
1. One -Way Construction, in the amount of $117,707.10,
for reconstruction of Turkington Road Bridge over
McCarty Creek
2. Vossbeck Construction, in the amount of $96,152.00,
including taxes, for the construction of the Morrison
Storm Drain
3. Huizenga Bros. Construction, in the amount of $48,390.00
less tax, for design and construction of an equipment
storage building
Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended
approval of all three bid awards.
BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARDS TO ONE -WAY CONSTRUC-
TION IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,707.10; VOSSBECK CONSTRUCTION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $96,152.00, INCLUDING TAXES, AND HUIZENGA BROS. CON-
STRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,390.00 LESS TAX.
The motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE FILED BY A.V. HEATH,
JEFFREY C. STEGER, T.D. ENNEN AND HARVEY GORSUCH, FOR
THE 19TH HOLE, 2145 LAKE.WBA—TgQ . BOULEVARD
Tom Sutberry explained the background on the request for
approval of a new liquor license application for a class A,C
license filed by Allon V. Heath, Jeffrey C. Steger, T. Dorothy
Ennen and Harvey Gorsuch for the 19th Hole, 2145 Lake Whatcom
Boulevard.
Cole reported that the Public Services Committee recommended
approval of the application.
COLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FILED
BY A.V. HEATH, JEFFREY C. STEGER, T.D. ENNEN AND HARVEY GORSUCH,
FOR THE 19TH HOLE, 2145 LAKE WHATCOM BOULEVARD.
The motion carried.
HEARINGS
PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF 8TH STREET, FILED BY
FL_OYD SANDELL
The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the
petition to vacate a portion of 8th Street located in the "Map of
McMillan's Addition to the Town of Whatcom ", filed by Floyd
Sandell.
There was no one present to speak at the hearing, and the
public hearing was closed.
Chairman Roehl stated that this would be scheduled for the
August 22nd Planning and Development Committee.
PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF HIGHLAND DRIVE AND ECHO
PLACE, FILED BY FRED BOETTNER
The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the
petition to vacate a portion of Highland Drive and Echo Place
filed by Fred Boettner.
Byron Haglund Spoke against the petition
55 Strawberry Point
Chairman Roehl stated that the written comments received to
date on this matter would be added into the record.
There was no one else to speak at the public hearing, and
the hearing was closed.
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Chairman Roehl stated that this would be scheduled for the
August 22nd Planning and Development Committee.
OPEN SESSION
Don Flescher Commented on Cole's humor
881 Bennett
FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCEg
Becker stated that this ordinance was held in the Finance
Committee.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING FUND FOR THE WHATCOM
COUNTY_ AUDITOR'S_. OFFICE
Becker explained the background on the ordinance establish-
ing a revolving fund for the Whatcom County Auditor's office.
BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISH-
ING A REVOLVING FUND FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE REVISING THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PURCHASING
DEPARTMENT BUDGET THEREIN
Becker explained the background on the ordinance revising
the 1985 Current Expense Fund, Purchasing Department Budget
therein.
BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE REVISING
THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PURCHASING DEPARTMENT BUDGET
THEREIN.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE RATIFYING CREATION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
#6_ FUND,_ AUTHORIZING_ ISSUANCE _OFBONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL
SUM OF $32,855.71 AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE THEREOF
Becker explained the background on the ordinance ratifying
the creation of a Road Improvement District No. 6 Fund, authoriz-
ing the issuance of bonds of Road Improvement District No. 6 in
the principal sum of $32,855.71 and providing for the sale
thereof.
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BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, RATIFYING CREATION OF A
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 FUND, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
BONDS OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF
$32,855.71 AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE THEREOF.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 198_5 _ C_URRENT EXPENSE FUND PROSECUT-
ING ATTORNEY,_DISTRICT COURT AIyD_ PUBLIC ,DEFENDER
BUDGETS THEREIN
Becker explained the background on the ordinance to tevise
the 1985 Current Expense Fund Prosecuting Attorney, District
Court and Public Defender Budgets therein.
BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE
THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, DISTRICT
COURT AND PUBLIC DEFENDER BUDGETS'THEREIN.
Tom Sutberry explained the ordinance further.
Becker stated that page 2, line 9 of the ordinance should be
corrected to read "00130 - 512.40 -45 ".
The motion to adopt the ordinance as corrected carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 84 -94, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CH.
3.04 W.C.C. TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TO DELEGATE SIGNATURE AUTiiO 'Y
BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF DRAFT #2 OF THE ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 84 -94, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.04
OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO
DELEGATE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY.
Becker spoke to the motion.
The motion to adopt draft 2 of the ordinance carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD.-,79-42 WHICH IS CODIFIED IN W.C.C.
3_.12 TO _ESTABLISH CL NEW _PR.00EDURES_ FOR PROCESSING
AIMS. AND FURTHER REPEALING RES. 80 -72 AS CODIFIED
AT 3.12.015 W.C.C.
Becker stated that this ordinance was held in Finance
Committee.
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ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 .W.C.C. BY ADDING A _NEnI_SECTJQN
9248 ENTITLED "INFO 2Il�IFD .9Q 0NSENT 1tEQUIREM NTSPRIO
TO TERMINATING PREGNANCY" UNDER RCW 9.02)
Chairman Roehl stated that this ordinance would be scheduled
for the first meeting in September.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET POLICY FOR
1986
BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISH-
ING WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET POLICY FOR 1986.
BECKER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION WITH THE FOLLOWING:
page 2, line 14.5 should read "4. Substantial monies
received from Federal Shared Revenue in 1986 and from other
appropriate sources..."
The motion to amend carried.
Johnson spoke in support of the resolution.
The motion to adopt the resolution carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO CEMETERY DISTRICT #2
Chairman Roehl explained the background on the appointments
to Cemetery District #2.
#2:
JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO CEMETERY DISTRICT
1) PHILIP K. STOUFER, 3867 CENTERVIEW ROAD, LUMMI,ISLAND,
TO FILL THE TERM OF LYLENE JOHNSON
2) MOLLY HARMONEY, 2139 S. NUGENT ROAD, LUMMI ISLAND, TO
FILL THE TERM OF RICHARD HUDSON
These terms were run until the General Election has been
certified, which will be November 20, 1985.
The motion carried.
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PETITION TO VACATE LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 94 AND 115,
DIV. 23, PLAT OF SUDDEN VALLEY, FILED BY D. HANSON
, Chairman Roehl stated that the petition filed by David
Hanson for a lot line vacation would be forwarded to the Planning
and Development Committee for review and recommendation.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Chairman Roehl added an ordinance to the agenda as follows:
6. Ordinance providing for the transfer of the franchise
from McCaw Cablevision to a purchaser of that franchise.
RESOLUTION REGARDING NOOKSACK PROPOSED HAZARDOUS WASTE
INCINERATOR
Chairman Roehl explained the resolution regarding the
Nooksack proposed hazardous waste incinerator.
HANSEY MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE NOOKSACK PROPOSED HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATOR.
Steve Mach, Rutsatz Rd., Deming, provided further informa-
tion regarding the proposed incinerator.
The motion to adopt the resolution carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVING_.THE I,SSUANCE_OF_ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS_ OF'_ THE_. INDU.fi RIAL_ DEVELOPMENT CORPORA-
TION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM PURSUANT TO RCW
39.84.060
BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNTY COUNCIL OF WHATCOM COUNTY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM PURSUANT TO RCW 39.84.060.
Becker explained the resolution and stated that the Finance
Committee recommended approval.
Chairman Roehl explained further.
The motion carried.
The following ordinances were introduced by consent and
referred as noted below:
1. Ordinance adopting a revised 1985 budget for the Sewer
Construction Fund for the purpose of providing for
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wastewater treatment plant engineering (referred to
Finance Committee)
2. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.24, the Interim
Zoning Ordinance to eliminate Planned Unit Developments
(PUD's) as permitted or conditional uses, and to
eliminate all other references to Planned Unit Develop-
ments and to provide certain conditional uses in S4,
RMD7, RDM and RDH zones (referred to Planning and
Development Committee)
3. Ordinance amending building height definitions and
regulations of Title 20, the Official Whatcom County
Zoning Ordinance, and Whatcom County Code 2.24, the
Interim Zoning Ordinance (referred to Planning and
Development Committee)
4. Ordinance providing for the transfer of the franchise
from McCaw Cablevision to a purchaser of that fran-
chise (referred to Public Services Committee)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P. Roehl
Chairman
ATTEST:
Carol rgson _
Clerk -o -the Council