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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Council for December 5 1985WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes -- December 5, 1985 The Whatcom County Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 1985, by Chairman Roehl with all members present except Cole. Chairman Roehl added the following emergency ordinance to the agenda under "Introduction of Resolutions and Ordinances ": An Emergency Ordinance to revise the 1985 Veterans Relief Fund RROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMEBT, ENFORCEMENT SERVICESt WITH EVERSON AND NQOKSACK Executive Van Zanten stated that this item had been with- drawn by the cities of Everson and Nooksack. REQUESTS FOR OVERLIMIT TRANSFERS: PROSECUTING ATTORIN Y BUDGET AND JAIL BUDGET Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the .ollowing requests for overlimit transfers: a) In the Current Expense Fund, Prosecuting Attorney budget in the amount of $8,107.21 b) In the Current Expense Fund, Jail budget, in the amount of $10,000.00 (Corrections officer /cooks) c) In the Current Expense Fund, Jail budget, in the amount of $10,000.00 (Office and Operating Supplies) Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of all three overlimit transfers. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING OVERLIMIT TRANSFERS: A) IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,107.21 B) IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JAIL BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 (CORRECTIONS OFFICER /COOKS) C) IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JAIL BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 (OFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES) The motion carried. Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 5, 1985 Page 2 Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the request for an underlimit transfer in the Current Expense Fund, Juvenile Court budget, in the amount of $4,623.00. Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the underlimit transfer. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE UNDERLIMIT TRANSFER IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JUVENILE COURT BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,623.00. The motion carried. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION. LANDSCAPING OF PARKINC,1. LOT, CIVIC CENTER AREA, TO DEWILDE'S NURSERIES Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the bid award recommendation for the landscaping of the parking lot, civic center area, to the lowest responsive bidder, DeWilde's -'Nurseries, in the amount of $11,462.05. Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award to DeWilde's Nurseries. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD FOR THE LANDSCAPING OF THE PARKING LOT, CIVIC CENTER AREA, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, DEWILDE'S NURSERIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,462.05. Johnson spoke against the motion. The motion carried. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BIDDERS' LIST FOR THE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD ASPHALTIC MIXES. Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bidders' list for the supply of hot and cold asphaltic mixes. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. { `Lf' '6,- Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 5, 1985 Page 3 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 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT This item will be held over for two weeks at the request of the Parks Department and Executive Van Zanten. EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Executive Van Zanten stated that Whatcom County would be hosting the 1987 Convention of the Washington State Association of Counties. Executive Van Zanten commended the road crews and adminis- tration for their performance during the recent adverse weather conditions. OPEN SESSION Johnson addressed the large group of students from Sehome High School; one of the students spoke to the Council. Lyle Pearson 934 N. State St. No. 1 Stacy Mhyre Secretary of the Council Spoke against reductions in the Prosecuting Attor- ney's Office Spoke to the Council since it will be her last Council meeting and in- formed them of how much she has enjoyed working in the Council office. Hawley spoke of his appreciation of Stacy and presented a Resolution Bidding Stacy Mhyre Goodbye and Wishing Her Good Luck In Her New Career as a Mom. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SEWER CONNECTION AGREEMENT_ NORTH BELLINGHAM SERVICE AREA. Bansey excused himself from the meeting at this time. Chairman Roehl explained the background on this resolution. Randy Watts explained it further. This resolution will be scheduled for final consideration at the December 19 Council meeting. Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 5, 1985 Page 4 WHATCOM • ' Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the resolution. There was discussion on the resolution. HAWLEY MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION RELINQUISHING A LEASE OF EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR WHARF SITE OVER AND ACROSS CERTAIN LAKE WHATCOM SHORELANDS BE REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE 2.24 AN THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY-ZONING, ORDINANCE TITLE 20 BY TRANSFERRING THE LUMMI ISLAND SUBAREAS FRQ14 THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE. Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development .ommittee recommended approval of the ordinance. There was discussion on the ordinance. MUENSCHER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE 2.24 AND THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TITLE 20 BY TRANSFERRING THE LUMMI ISLAND SUBAREAS FROM THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE. The motion carried. ORDINANCE CREATIB9 T�_�OLID 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 reviewed and recommended approval of a substitute draft of this ordinance. BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE SUBSTITUTE DRAFT OF 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. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND THE SUBSTITUTE DRAFT ON LINE B FROM 50,000 TO $500,000. Whatcom County Council Minutes - December 5, 1985 Page 5 There was discussion on the motion to amend. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND HIS MOTION OF THE SUBSTITUTE DRAFT FROM $500,000 TO $150,000. HANSEY MOVED TO REFER THIS SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Chairman Roehl stated that the motion to refer took prece- dence over the motion to amend. The motion to refer back to committee carried. W. • _, •+ •M .• ► �� "• 4 The petition for franchise filed by Sandy Point Improvement Company was received by consent and referred to the Public Services Committee. It will be scheduled for public hearing. OW 10J."44PP Chairman Roehl nominated Muenscher; Johnson had already nominated Hawley at the 11/21 meeting. JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. The motion carried. The final vote will be taken at the December 19th Council meeting. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85 -30 TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE Becker reported that the Finance Committee had recommended approval of this resolution. There was discussion on the resolution. Hansey explained the resolution further. BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85 -38 TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE. The motion carried. Whatcom County Council Tinutes - December 5, 1985 ?age 6 The following ordinances were introduced by consent and referred as noted below: . 2. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, DISTRICT COURT BUDGET THEREIN. (referred to Finance) 3. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, DISTRICT EXAMINER'S BUDGET THEREIN. (referred to Finance) This resolution was introduced by consent and was referred to the Finance Committee. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO EEVISE THE 1985 VETERAN'S RELIEF FUND BUDGET The emergency ordinance was introduced by consent. There was discussion on the emergency ordinance. JOHNSON MOVED TO AMEND THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE FROM $4,000 TO $1,000 AND THAT AN ACCOMPANYING LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL BE SENT TO THE VARIOUS VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS EXPLAINING THE COUNCIL'S POSITION ON THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. The motion to amend carried. There was further discussion on the emergency ordinance. The Emergency Ordinance failed (4 -2, Hansey, Muenscher) HANSEY MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. The motion to reconsider carried. A second roll -call vote was taken and the emergency ordi- nance passed. (5 -1, Muenscher) The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. ATTEST:-_ Carol`Ebergsop Clerk" pf the'Council WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON C � William P. Roehl Chairman