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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for December 19 1985WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 19, 1985 The Whatcom County Council was called to order at 7:45 o.ra. by Chairman Roehl, with all members present. MINUTES The minutes of the following meetings were approved as written: Committee of the Whole, 11/5 Council Meeting, 11/21 Special Council Meeting, 11/22 Special Council Meeting, 11/25 Council fleeting, 12/5 Special Council Meeting, 12/12 EXECUTIVE ITEMS REQUEST FOR OVERLIMIT TRANSFER, EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND REVOLVING FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 REQUEST FOR OVERLIMIT TRANSFER, COUNTY ROAD FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,000 Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the request for the overlimit transfer in the Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund, in the amount of $20,000 and on the request for the overlimit transfer, County Road Fund, in the amount of $137,000. There was discussion on the overlimit transfers. Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the overlimit transfers. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER, EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND REVOLVING FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. The motion carried. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER, COUNTY ROAD FUND, IN TIME AMOUNT OF $137,000. The motion carried. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BID AWARD - WASTE CONTAINER AND HAULING SERVICES FOR THE POINT ROBERTS SOLID WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY TO THE ONLY BIDDER, SANITARY SERVICE CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $225.00 PER HAUL /TRIP, ESTI- MATED ANNUALLY AT $12,000 TO $15,000 i M Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BID AWARD - SUPPLY OF EKKI WOOD TIMBERS TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, KENNEDY- JOHNSEN LUMBER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,426.85 Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the request for approval of the bid awards for waste container and hauling services and for the supplying of Ekki wood timbers. Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of both bid awards. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD FOR WASTE CONTAINER AND HAULING SERVICES FOR THE POINT ROBERTS SOLID WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY TO SANITARY SERVICE CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $225.00 PER HAUL /TRIP, ESTIMATED ANNUALLY AT $12,0001TO $15,000. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD FOR SUPPLYING WOOD TIMBERS TO KENNEDY- JOHNSEN LUMBER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,426.85 The motion carried. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDDERS' LISTS FOR THE FOLLOWING; A. SUPPLYING OF MINERAL AGGREGATES B. SUPPLYING OF RIPRAP ROCK C. RENTAL RATES FOR MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the requests for approval of the bidder's lists. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BIDDERS' LISTS FOR SUPPLYING MINERAL AGGREGATES, RIPRAP ROCK, AND FOR RENTAL RATES FOR MAIN- TENANCE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. The motion carried. .Executive Van Zanten requested that the Council add to the agenda an Emergency Ordinance for a supplemental budget to the Nor- bell Nursing Home Fund Budget with an accompanying Overlimit Transfer. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WHATCOM COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AND TED S. GACEK AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE SUMAS MOUNTAIN ORV PARK EN- VIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Executive Van Zanten introduced Mr. Bob Tull, Chairman of the Whatcom County Park & Recreation Board. Mr. Tull is reques- 2 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 3 ting that the Council authorize the County to enter into an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources so that certain monies, approximately $38,000, can be transmitted from the earmarked gasoline tax fund to the County. He proposes that out of this $38,000, they would spend up to $23,000 on a profes- sional services contract for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. There was discussion on the professional services contract for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. Becker reported that the Finance Committee considered this and did not present a recommendation to the Council. HAWLEY MOVED THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD TO ENTER INTO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT V7ITH TED S. GACEK AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE SUMAS MOUNTAIN ORV PARK ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT. Becker spoke against the motion. COLE PROPOSED AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO INCLUDE AN EXTENSION OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. The motion carried. Mr. Roger DeSpain distributed to all Council members a booklet pertaining to public shoreline access in Whatcom County. Mr. Bob Tull presented an informational report in regard Co Resolution 85 -46, a Resolution on the Preservation and Acquisition of Public Access to and use of the Shorelines of Whatcom County. A specific proposed action resolution will be forthcoming in order to commence implementation of the recommen- dations. It is hoped that this would be presented for considera- tion during the first Council meeting in January. The meeting recessed at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. COLE MOVED THAT THE DOCUMENT RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION AND ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND USE OF SHORELANDS BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE. Muenscher absent from the room. The motion carried.. 3. Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 4 OPEN SESSION Lyle Pearson His remarks were directed primarily 934 N. State St. to Craig Cole regarding the budget 671 -4039 cuts. He is a crime victim and wanted the Council members to see the condition of his eye, against cuts in Prosecuting Attorney's office. Larry Reed Spoke about his concern regarding Cascade Building the severe road restrictions that Materials are put on the Hannegan and Bakerview Roads; feels they are unfair. Councilmember Johnson suggested that the Public Works Dept. should look into this# Johnson informed the Council members that he has spent a great deal of time talking with Mr. Reed over the telephone, and since then he has contacted Public Works and the County Engineer and that a recommendation will be presented to the Council in the very near future. Ray Hall, Chairman He questioned the Council about the Whatcom County Ad- proposed resolution on alcohol ministrative Board certification requested by the Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Center; he asked why they were not consulted on this since it is an alcohol- related issue. There was discussion on the matter involving mental health issues and alcohol - related issues. Susan Verry, Sponsor Spoke about her need for alcohol of Resolution - Alcohol certification for mental health mental health clinics clinics. Peggy Ball, Mental She stated her support of state Health Coordinator accreditation for alcohol treat- ment. 0 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 5 Don Berg, Exec. Director, Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic Jack Wright, Director Human Services, Alco- holism Treatment Expressed reasons why the DSHS should accept alcohol certification from Whatcom Counseling and Psy- chiatric Clinic. Spoke against the resolution. Ken Gass Spoke about the report, "Summary 3797 Cliffside Dr. of the Proceedings of the Community Forum on Abortion." Ron Polinder distributed the report. Ron Polinder Spoke about the Task Force goals; 1518 Abbott Rd. welcomed comments from the Council. Lynden, WA. Wants recognition from the County Council. Councilmember Muenscher commended Ken Gass and Ron Polinder on the work that they have done. Councilmember Johnson requested that the Chairman send a letter of thanks to Ken Gass and Ron Polinder on the work that they have done. MOTION BY COLE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE STAFF ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY FORUM ON ABORTION IF REQUESTED. Mr. Polinder stated that this was not needed. The meeting recessed at 9:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9 :40 p.m. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SEWER CONNECTION AGREEMENT NORTH BELLINGHAM SERVICE AREA Cole reported that the Public Services Committee had reviewed the resolution and presented a substitute resolution to the full Council. COLE MOVED TO PRESENT TO THE COUNCIL A SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SEWER CONNECTION AGREEMENT NORTH BELLINGHAM SERVICE AREA Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 6 Hansey, Becker and Hawley were absent from the meeting. The motion carried. COLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SEWER CONNECTION AGREEMENT NORTH BELLINGHAM SERVICE AREA Hansey absent from meeting. The motion carried. RESOLUTION RELINQUISHING A LEASE OF EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS -OF- WAY FOR WHARF SITE OVER AND ACROSS CERTAIN LAKE WHATCOM SHORELANDS Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the resolution. MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION RELINQUISHING A LEASE OF EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR WHARF SITE OVER AND ACROSS CERTAIN LAKE WHATCOM SHORELANDS. Hansey and Cole absent from the meeting. The motion carried. RESOLUTION REGARDING WHATCOM COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC AND THEIR APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL CERTIFICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of this resolution. There was discussion on the alcohol certification. HAWLEY MOVED TO REFER THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ALCOHOLISM ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD. There was further discussion on the matter. Becker spoke against the motion. The motion failed. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REGARDING WHATCOM COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC AND THEIR APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL CERTIFICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES. Lei Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 7 Muenscher absent from the meeting. The motion carried. ORDINANCE CREATING THE SOLID WASTE RESERVE FUND, A SPECIAL -REVENUE FUND, TO PROVIDE MONIES FOR CLOSURE AND POST - CLOSURE COSTS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES Becker reported that the Finance Committee had recommended adoption of the ordinance. There was.discussion on the ordinance. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE ON LINE 13 TO READ $400,000 INSTEAD OF $50,000 SHALL BE TRANSFERRED INTO THE SOLID WASTE RESERVE FUND. y Cole absent from the meeting. There was discussion.on the amendment to the ordinance. The motion failed. BECKER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE CREATING THE SOLID WASTE RESERVE FUND, A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, TO PROVIDE MONIES FOR CLOSURE AND POST - CLOSURE COSTS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES. I The motion carried (5 -1, Hawley), Cole absent from meeting. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, DISTRICT COURT BUDGET THEREIN Becker reported that the Finance Committee had recommended adoption of the ordinance. BECKER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, DISTRICT COURT BUDGET THEREIN. The motion carried unanimously, Cole absent from meeting. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, STATE EXAMINER'S BUDGET THEREIN Becker reported that the Finance Committee had recommended adoption of the ordinance. 7 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 8 BECKER MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, STATE EXAMINER'S BUDGET THEREIN. The motion carried unanimously; Cole absent from meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Roehl added the following items to the agenda under "Other Business ": 1. Delta Cable Television Ltd.'s franchise (Memo from Cole sent to council members). Cole reported from the Public Services Committee regarding Delta Cable Television Ltd. (Guiness Communications, Inc.) The Public Services Committee finds that the company is not providing the services that it promised it would provide if it was allowed the increase to $10.00 per month (U.S.). MOTION BY COLE THAT THE COUNTY COUNCIL DIRECT ITS ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE AND LEGAL ACTION, AFTER FIRST CONSULTING WITH THE COMPANY AND ADVISING 'IT OF THE COUNCIL'S DECISION. There was discussion on the motion regarding the franchise. The motion carried; Hansey absent from meeting. APPEAL OF A SHORELINE VARIANCE PERMIT DENIED BY WHATCOM COUNTY TO DOMINIC AND DEBRA PAPETTI Chairman Roehl explained the background of this appeal. MOTION BY HANSEY THAT THE APPEAL OF A SHORELINE VARIANCE DENIED TO DOMINIC AND DEBRA PAPETTI BE HELD OVER FOR CONSIDERA- TION UNTIL THE COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 2, 1986. Chairman Roehl spoke against the motion. The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Councilmembers Muenscher and Hawley had been nominated for the Council position to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. s Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 9 Hawley was elected as representative from the Whatcom County Council, receiving a total of four votes from the council members. MUENSCHER MOVED THAT THE RECOMMENDED MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE,.WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE MAYOR OF NOOKSACK, BE APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL, AND THAT THE REPRESEN- TATIVES FROM THE SMALL CITIES WOULD BE APPOINTED UPON NOMINATION BY THE SMALL CITIES. (List Attached) The motion carried. Item 2 on the agenda under "Other Business ", Open Space Timber Application, filed by Terry and Debbie Johnson, was withdrawn. Item 3 on the agenda under "Other Business ", Open Space Timber Application, filed by Carolyn Robbins and William Freeman, was withdrawn. RESIGNATION RECEIVED FROM CAMPBELL KINTZ, WHATCOM COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER Chairman Roehl informed the Council that advertisements have been sent announcing the vacancy and that a screening committee will be set up on receipt of applications for this position. COLE MOVED THAT A THANK -YOU LETTER BE SENT TO CAMPBELL KINTZ FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE COUNTY. The motion carried. APPEAL FILED BY MARJORIE DICKEY IN THE MATTER OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION REGARDING SHORELINES SUB- STANTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Randy Watts spoke about Marjorie Dickey's appeal and recommended that she does qualify, and that her appeal should be accepted by the Council. ROEHL MOVED THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO THE APPEAL FILED BY MARJORIE DICKEY IN THE MATTER OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION REGARDING SHORELINES SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICA- TION. The motion carried. RESIGNATION RECEIVED FROM GARY V. HOLDS, WHATCOM COUNTY 91 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 10 JOHNSON MOVED THAT SUE VARNER TO APPOINTED TO FILL THE POSITION AS WHATCOM COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, REPLACING GARY V. HOLDE. The motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Chairman Roehl stated that there were two vacancies on the Board of Equalization and that the two members who are presently in these positions want to be reappointed. The vacancies are now being announced and nominations will be accepted at the next Council meeting to fill these positions. (January 2, 1986) Cole informed the Councilmembers that Virginia Walsh wished to be reappointed. Chairman Roehl stated that there are-two vacancies on the Planning Commission; one in the First District and one in the Third District. Nominations for these positions can come from councilmembers from the First and Third Districts, and from the councilmember in the At -Large Position. Cole submitted for nomination to the Planning Commission, Mr. James Freeman. Hansey and Becker support his nomination. There was discussion on the nominations. Chairman Roehl informed the Council that there is a nomina- tion to be made on the Open Space Advisory Committee and selec- tion should be a resident from the farming community. REQUEST FROM NOOKSACK VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGARDING A STOP SIGN AT JUNCTION OF MINAKER ROAD AND NORTH PASS ROAD Cole reported that the Public Services Committee had reviewed the matter of the third stop sign, and have asked the Public Works Department_to submit an appropriate ordinance after they have re- examined the area. The Public Works will submit a proposed ordinance to the Council and a public hearing will be held. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSIGHT OFFICER IN THE MATTER OF FORUM AND NICHOLS LITIGATION Chairman Roehl reported that the following motion came out of Executive Session on December 12, 1985: 10 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 11 COLE MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL FIND THAT THE FORUM AND NICHOLS LITIGATION REQUIRE GREATER' OVERSIGHT AND, THEREFORE, THAT THE FIRM OF OGDEN, OGDEN AND MURPHY IS DESIGNATED AS THE COUNCIL'S OVERSIGHT OFFICER AND THAT THE CHAIR IS DIRECTED TO EXECUTE.THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACTION, WITHIN THE CONSTRAINTS OF THE COUNTY BUDGET. THE FUNCTION OF THE OVERSIGHT OFFICER SHALL BE TO PROVIDE ON -GOING REVIEW OF THE PROGRESS OF THIS LITIGATION, ADVICE TO THE COUNCIL, AND TO COMMUNICATE THE COUNCIL'S POSITIONS, DECISIONS, AND POLICIES TO OTHERS. The motion carried. Chairman Roehl added the following to the agenda under "Other Business ", at the request of Councilmember Hawley: REQUEST THAT THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY STRONGLY ASSERT THE POSITION OF ITS CLIENT, THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COUNTY, IN THE MATTER OF THE VALIDITY OF THE 1986 BUDGET ORDINANCE Councilmember Hawley discussed this request in further detail. There was further discussion on the 1986 budget ordinance.. MOTION BY HAWLEY THAT THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY BE INFORMED THAT HE HAS AN OBLIGATION TO REPRESENT THE COUNCIL AND TO REPRESENT THE LAWS THAT HAVE BEEN ADOPTED IN WHATCOM COUNTY, AND TO UPHOLD THE VALIDITY OF THAT LAW IN THE MATTER OF THE 1986 BUDGET. Cole spoke for the motion. Chairman Roehl spoke against the motion. Councilmember Muenscher spoke against the motion. Councilmember Johnson abstained. The motion carried. Chairman Roehl added the f ©1,1- owing to: the agenda under "Other Business," at the request of Councilmember Hansey: 11 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 12 POSSIBLE AMENDMENT TO 20.82, ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ADDRESS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE BONNEVILLE POWER ASSOCIATION LINE EASEMENT /RIGHT -OF -WAY Councilmember Hansey presented a memo to the council from William Trimm, Planning Director. MOTION BY HANSEY THAT WE FORWARD THIS MEMORANDUM TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND REQUEST THAT THEY PROCESS IT AS AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 20. The motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES tog MY • • , _ O) : 4& V TWOR104 W=K#13 • • Becker reported that the Finance Committee had recommended approval with the amendments. BECKER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS: Line 15, at the end of paragraph 1, provided, however, that the appropriate amendments to the salary resolution be brought forward to the Council at the appropriate time for approval. The motion carried. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CHIEF CORRECTIONS OFFICER TO RECEIVE PAY ADJUSTMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER AND SUPPORT STAFF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. The motion carried. RESOLUTION.AUTHORIZING RETROACTIVE PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE UNDERSHERIFF AND CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Becker reported that the Finance Committee had recommended approval with the amendments. BECKER MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION AS FOLLOWS: Line 15, at the end of paragraph 1, provided, however, that the appropriate amendments to the salary resolution be brought forward to the Council at the appropriate time for approval. 12 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 13 BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETROACTIVE PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE UNDERSHERIFF AND CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY. The motion carried. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 15 -3 WHICH _PERTAINS TO COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL SERVICES AND ARSON INVESTIGATION BY DELETING SECTION 4 OF THAT ORDINANCE ENTITLED "SUNSET CLAUSE" Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 85 -3 WHICH PERTAINS TO COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL SERVICES AND ARSON INVESTIGATION BY DELETING SECTION 4 OF THAT ORDINANCE ENTITLED "SUNSET CLAUSE ". The motion carried unanimously. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE .1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, ASSIGNED COUNSEL BUDGET THEREIN Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, ASSIGNED COUNSEL BUDGET THEREIN. The motion carried unanimously. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE _THE 1985 MENTAL HEALTH FUND BUDGET Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 MENTAL HEALTH FUND BUDGET. The motion carried unanimously. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 NOR -BELL NURSING HOME BUDGET Chairman Roehl added this emergency. ordinance to the agenda 13 Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 191 1985 Page 14 at the request of Executive Van Zanten. Also introduced by the Executive's office is an Overlimit transfer: QVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,129.00, NOR -BELL NURSING HOME Executive Van Zanten explained the background of these two requests. BECKER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 NOR -BELL NURSING HOME BUDGET AND THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,129.00. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL INTEGRATED ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, WHICH MINIMIZES THE USE OF HERBICIDES Councilmember Cole reported from the Public Services Committee informing the Council that the Committee recommended a substitute ordinance. Cole indicated some corrections as follows: the underline, page 3, is redundant, since it appears on the last page. Page 4, Item F, top line, is out of sequence. Should appear at the bottom of page 4. COLE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL INTEGRATED ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, WHICH MINI- MIZES THE USE OF HERBICIDES. HANSEY MOVED FOR AMENDMENT ON PAGE 5, LINE 3 -1/2, STRIKING THE WORD ORDINANCES, There was discussion on this ordinance. The motion carried (4 -3, Hansey, Roehl, Muenscher) Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 19, 1985 Page 15 RESOLUTION•ESTABLISHING CHERRY POINT WORKING GROUP? COLE INTRODUCED AND MOVED FOR ADOPTION THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CHERRY POINT WORKING GROUP. Cole discussed the background on this resolution. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. ATTEST: I i Carol Ebergson Clerk of the Council A:CNCLMIN1.219 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON 7z4 William P. RoehI Chairman