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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for June 20 1985WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes -- June 20, 1985 The Whatcom County Council meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 1985, by Vice Chairman Hansey with all members present except Johnson, who arrived at 7:45 p.m., and Roehl. Vice Chairman Hansey thanked the community at Birch Bay for inviting the Council to hold its meeting in the Old Grange Hall. MINUTES The minutes of the June 6th meeting were amended as follows by Councilmember Hawley:, Page 2, line 17, after "Hawley spoke against the motion." Add the following words: "Hawley's objections were based upon the results of the consultant's testing. Leachates were found to be minimal but drinkable in drinking water." There.was no objection to the above change being made to the June 6th minutes. .Hawley requested that the minutes also be amended as follows: Page 9, line 34, after "...request by Delta Cable for a rate increase." Add the words: "Hawley questioned if the Rate Review Board had held a public hearing." Vice Chairman Hansey stated that if there was no objection to the change on page 9, that it would be approved subject to - verification on the tape of the June 6th minutes that this was said by Hawley. (The secretary reviewed the tapes of the June 6th meeting, and the above mentioned question by Hawley was not made at that meeting.) There was no objection to making the change on page 9, as stated by Vice Chairman Hansey, subject to the review by the secretary to see that it was in fact so stated by Mr. Hawley. Hawley requested that the minutes also be amended as follows: Page 11, line 26, after "The motion carried." Add the phrase "(6 -1, Hawley)." There was no objection to the above change being made to the June 6th minutes. 1 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 2 Hawley requested that the attachment on page 16 of the June 6th minutes be permanently attached to the official record of the minutes. Becker stated that as Chairperson of the Finance Committee she was satisfied that they were attached to the minutes. The secretary stated that they are permanently attached to the original document. The remainder of the minutes were approved as submitted. EXECUTIVE ITEMS NEW LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: ACME FAMILY CAFE AND BOB'S BURGERS & BREW Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the new liquor license applications filed by Acme Cafe, 2045 Valley Highway 9, Acme, WA (applicants Steve and Indy DeWispelaere) and Bob's Burgers & Brew, 6827 Hannegan Road, Everson, WA (applicant Robert Maurice Kildall). Cole reported that the Public Services Committee had reviewed both applications and recommended their approval. COLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE NEW LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS FILED BY ACME FAMILY CAFE, 2045 VALLEY HIGHWAY 9, ACME, WA (APPLICANTS STEVE AND INDY DEWISPELAERE) AND BOB'S BURGERS & BREW, 6827 HANNEGAN ROAD, EVERSON, WA (APPLICANT ROBERT MAURICE KILDALL). The motion.carried. Executive Van Zanten stated that she would request that three items be added to the Council's agenda: 1. Contract with Nadine Kaaland for a Sexual Assault Coordinator to the Victim /Witness program. Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the contract with Nadine Kaaland. BECKER. MOVED TO PLACE THIS ITEM FURTHER DOWN ON THE COUNCIL'S AGENDA, TO THE END. The motion to place the contract with Nadine Kaaland further down on the agenda carried. 2. Authorization for a six -month extension regarding the Alcohol /Traffic Safety Coordinator, and authorization to 2 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 3 enter into the contract with Rachel Grossman for those services. Executive Van Zanten explained the request for authori- zation for a six -month extension for the grant and for authorization to enter into the contract with Rachel Grossman. BECKER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ACCEPT THE SIX -MONTH EXTENSION OF THE GRANT, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RACHEL GROSSMAN. Becker stated that the Finance Committee had reviewed the Executive's request for authorization for the extension and to enter into the contract with Rachel Grossman and had recommended approval. The motion carried. 3. Two contracts for alcohol treatment services. Executive Van Zanten requested that the Council consider authorization for the signing of the two contracts: one with Human Services Associates for intensive outpatient treatment, and the other with the Council on Alcoholism for outpatient treatment for groups, outpatient treat- ment for individuals, involuntary commitment, informa- tion and education, alcohol and information schools. Executive Van Zanten distributed copies of the contracts to Councilmembers. The request for proposal documents and the submission from the proposers themselves were distributed to the Council's secretary. Executive Van Zanten also distributed copies of a letter from Greg Cory to Terry Lewis. Becker reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the Executive's request (although they did not have the contracts before them at that time), as well as a letter from Mr. Archer, appealing the awarding of the con- tracts. She stated that the Committee recommended that the Council request the Executive to extend the present contract for 15 days in order to give the Council an opportunity to read the contracts. Becker spoke in support of amending that motion to 30 days, thus giving the parties involved an opportunity to provide whatever Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 4 information they think would be pertinent to the Council, and the Council could then consider whether or not to approve the contracts. Executive Van Zanten stated that 15 days would still work, as the present contract does not expire until June 30th. A 15 day extension would allow the Council to consider this at their July 11th meeting. BECKER MOVED THAT THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR 30 DAYS AND THAT THE COUNCIL SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL TIME AS NEEDED TO CONSIDER THE INFORMATION THAT MIGHT BE PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL. Hansey restated the motion. Becker stated that the motion should read "FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS ". HAWLEY MOVED TO PUT THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA UNTIL AFTER OPEN SESSION. Hansey stated that it could be added as the last item under other business. Becker spoke in support of holding a separate meeting in order to allow equal time for all parties involved. Hawley stated that there may be a conflict of interest in his participation, as he serves on the Alcoholism Administrative Board. Hawley spoke on the work that the Alcoholism Board members had put in on this item. Vice Chairman Hansey stated that there would not be a public hearing at tonight's meeting on this matter. The Council consented to moving this item down on the agenda as the last item under "Other Business ". Becker's motion will be continued until that time also. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE Executive Van Zanten introduced the staff members who were present at the Council meeting and extended congratulations to the Parks Department for an energy conservation award they had received from Puget Power for the facility at the Plantation Rifle Range. Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 5 Hawley questioned the Executive as to whether or not she had heard anything about an Alaska firm that was looking at the possibility of placing a nuclear incinerator at the head of the County's watershed. Executive Van Zanten responded that she had discussed this with the Planning Director and that no information had been received directly. She further stated that it is apparently being looked into by the Nooksack Tribe, which is an independent nation that does not fall under the County's juris- diction. She stated that the Planning Department would try to monitor the situation. OPEN SESSION Ron Polinder Spoke in support of the "Informed Whatcom County; spoke 1518 Abbott Rd. Consent" ordinance; stated that the Lynden issue at hand is that of informed 1834 Cliff Rd. consent only. Pt. Roberts was present Sue Liljenberg Spoke in support of the "Informed W.E.B.A. Consent" ordinance; also spoke in support of booklets being distributed and audio /visual aids being used. Don Montfort Spoke regarding the low representa- 8323 Harborview Rd. tion by the Council members of the Birch Bay Birch Bay residents Lisa Neulicht Spoke in support of the resolution 899 Piper Rd. which would request the Executive Ferndale to have signs placed at all major ports of entry identifying Whatcom County as a nuclear free zone. Ken Gass Spoke in support of decreasing 3897 Cliffside abortion in Whatcom County; spoke Bellingham against the "Informed Consent" ordinance. Frank Travis Stated that he was representing the 1834 Cliff Rd. Pt. Roberts Voters Association and Pt. Roberts was present at the meeting for information or questions from Councilmembers. It Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 6 Chuck Sterling 8363 Fawn Crescent Birch Bay Thanked the Council for passage of the ordinance regulating horses on Birch Bay Drive; had a number of questions to ask the staff members who were present. The staff members present answered Mr. Sterling's questions. Linda Gray Prayed for the Council regarding 2041 Yew St. Rd. "K" the "Informed Consent" ordinance. Carter Smith Spoke on behalf of the Board of 357 S. Forest Directors against the "Informed Mt. Baker Planned Consent" ordinance; distributed Parenthood, Pres. a report on teenage sexual behavior Robin Barker Spoke against the "Informed Consent" 6481 Noon Rd. ordinance. Gordon Carter Spoke against the formation of a 8168 Birch Bay Dr. "City of Birch Bay "; also spoke against widening Birch Bay Drive. Vice Chairman Hansey noted that the Boundary Review Board would be the decision - making body regarding the formation of a city, and that the citizens would then vote on the issue. Gordon Carter Also spoke in support of a public boat ramp at Birch Bay. Clayton McDonald Spoke on the alcoholism R.F.P. prob- Whatcom County lem. Alcoholism Board Art George Stated.that the County had nothing to Nooksack Tribal member worry about regarding the Alaska firm Boardmember, Alcohol- and a nuclear incinerator on Nooksack ism Admin. Board tribal lands; also spoke on the alcoholism R.F.P. problem. George Davenport Spoke against the widening of Birch 8246 Birch Bay Dr. Bay Drive right -of -way. Glenn Merrill Spoke in support of signs declaring #2 Harbor Mall Whatcom County as a nuclear free zone. R Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 7 Ken Bridges Spoke in support of the signs 4016 Toad Lake Rd. declaring Whatcom County as a nuclear free zone; also spoke in support of the "Informed Consent" ordinance. Vice Chairman Hansey stated that Open Session would be closed at 9:00 p.m. Nick Jerns Asked if the Council would be 8216 Birch Ba,y Drive discussing the Birch Bay Drive right - of -way issue tonight; asked if notice would be given to residents and property owners when the issue comes before the Council. Vice Chairman Hansey replied that the issue would not be taken up on the agenda tonight and that residents would be given notice when it comes up. Carol O'Connor Asked what plans the Sheriff had Larkin Dr. for patrolling Birch Bay over the 4th of July. Sheriff Mount responded that there would be extra sheriff deputies on patrol duty, as well as additional state patrol personnel. News releases regarding the additional patrol officers in the Birch Bay area were released locally as well as in Canada. Barb Starr Spoke on the alcoholism R.F.P. Alcoholism Admin. situation. Board Dick Donahue Spoke in support of a public hearing Board member, W.C. regarding the alcoholism contracts. Council on Alcoholism At 9:00 p.m. the Open Session was closed, and the meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened at 9:10 p.m. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING RES. 85_ -17 INTO COMP. PLAN AND ZONING CODE Cole reported that the Public Services Committee had reviewed the resolution and recommended draft 2 dated 6/18/85 for approval. r, 1 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 8 COLE MOVED TO SUBSTITUTE AND ADOPT DRAFT 2, A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 85 -17 INTO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Muenscher asked for clarification on.the differences between the original and draft 2. Cole explained the revisions in draft 2 and noted that the title should be corrected to read "AND ZONING CODE" after the words "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ". Becker spoke in support of draft 2 of the resolution. Johnson spoke in support of draft 2 of the resolution. Muenscher stated that he had no problem with draft 2 of the resolution. Hansey spoke against the resolution. The motion carried. ORDINANCE REPEALING W.C.C. 2.40.080 The ordinance repealing Whatcom County Code 2.40.080 was held in the Public Services Committee. ORDINANCE TO REVISE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ASSIGNED COUNSEL BUDGET THEREIN Becker reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the ordinance to revise the 1985 Current Expense Fund Assigned Counsel Budget therein, and that draft 2, containing revised figures from the Budget Director, was recommended for approval. Becker explained the revisions. BECKER MOVED THAT THE SECOND DRAFT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE FIRST DRAFT OF THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried. BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF DRAFT 2 OF THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND ASSIGNED COUNSEL BUDGET THEREIN. Following discussion between the Executive and Councilmem- bers on the ordinance, the motion to adopt draft 2 of the ordinance to revise the 1985 Current Expense Fund Assigned Counsel Budget therein carried (5 -1, Johnson). 0 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 9 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED 1985 BUDGET FOR THE JAIL CONSTRUCTION FUND Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the ordinance adopting a revised 1985 budget for the Jail Construction Fund. BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED 1985 BUDGET FOR THE JAIL CONSTRUCTION FUND. The motion carried. ORDINANCE ADOPTING REVISED BUDGET FOR NOR -BELL NURSING HOME FUND, GRANT FOR SEWER FACILITIES Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the ordinance adopting a revised 1985 budget for the Nor -Bell Nursing Home Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing a State Department of Community Development grant for costs of sewer facilities for the Nor -Bell Nursing Home. BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED 1985 BUDGET FOR THE NOR -BELL NURSING HOME FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND DISBURSING A STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR COSTS OF SEWER FACILITIES FOR THE NOR -BELL NURSING HOME. Becker explained the ordinance further. The motion adopting the ordinance adopting a revised 1985 budget for the Nor -Bell Nursing Home Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing a State Department of Community Develop- ment grant for costs of sewer facilities for the Nor -Bell Nursing Home carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, "INFORMED CONSENT REQUIREMENTS" .Vice Chairman Hansey suggested that this ordinance be . scheduled for a Committee of the Whole meeting on July 2nd at 7:00 p.m. for review by Councilmembers. He also stated that the Council's attorney indicated that a public.hearing would not be required on this matter because the public hearing was held on the mini - initiative. JOHNSON MOVED TO VOTE ON THIS ORDINANCE AT TONIGHT'S MEETING. Vice Chairman Hansey restated the motion. 9 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 10 COLE MOVED THAT ACTION ON THIS ORDINANCE BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING IN AUGUST IN ORDER TO ALLOW PLANNED PARENTHOOD, BETHANY SERVICES, CONCERNED CHRISTIAN CITIZENS, THE WHATCOM COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY, AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS TO MEET TOGETHER TO ATTEMPT TO REACH CONSENSUS ON RECOMMENDING THE BEST WAY FOR THE COUNTY TO PREVENT UNWANTED PREGNANCIES AND UNNECESSARY ABORTIONS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND INFORMATION; AND FURTHER, THAT THESE ORGANIZATIONS BE NOTIFIED OF THIS MOTION AND BE REQUESTED TO CONVENE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTEMPTING TO RESPOND TO THE SPIRIT OF THIS ACTION. Vice Chairman Hansey stated that Mr. Cole's motion was in order and would be considered by the Council. Cole spoke to the motion to postpone and stated that he believed that the Council is required to hold a public hearing on the ordinance. Vice Chairman Hansey restated the motion to postpone. HAWLEY MOVED TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS ORDINANCE ON JULY 2ND OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Hawley spoke to his motion. Vice Chairman Hansey ruled that Hawley's motion was out of order. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND COLE'S MOTION TO POSTPONE UNTIL JULY 2ND IN ORDER TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THAT DATE. Vice Chairman Hansey restated Hawley's motion to amend and stated that there would not be enough time to publish a notice of public hearing for July 2nd. Hawley rephrased his motion to amend to read "POSTPONE TO A DATE OF JULY 2ND FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE." Vice Chairman Hansey restated Hawley's motion to amend. Becker spoke in support of Cole's motion and stated that she believes there should be a public hearing on this ordinance. Hawley requested a roll call vote on his motion to amend. Hawley's motion to amend failed (0 -6). 1t) Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 11 Cole's motion to postpone action on the ordinance amending Title 9 of the Whatcom County Code, "Informed Consent Require- ments", until the first meeting in August carried. OTHER BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY LISA NEULICHT, SIGNS INDICATING WHATCOM COUNTY IS NUCLEAR FREE ZONE Cole reported that the Public Services Committee had reviewed the request of Lisa Neulicht as outlined in her letter dated April 17, 1985, and that the Committee had drafted a resolution implementing the provisions of an ordinance entitled "SHALL WHATCOM COUNTY BE DECLARED A NUCLEAR FREE ZONE AND PENALTIES ESTABLISHED FOR VIOLATION THEREOF ?" and forwarded it to the Council recommending approval. COLE MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF' AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "SHALL WHATCOM COUNTY BE DECLARED A NUCLEAR FREE ZONE AND PENALTIES ESTABLISHED FOR VIOLATION THEREOF ?" Cole explained the resolution further. HAWLEY MOVED TO.AMEND COLE'S MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING: Page 2, line 2, strike the word "manufacture ". Hawley spoke to the motion. Cole spoke against the motion. The motion to amend failed (3 -3). BECKER MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE HAWLEY AMENDMENT. The motion to reconsider the Hawley amendment carried, and the Hawley amendment was adopted. The motion to adopt the resolution as amended carried. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION OF MAE ST_ANDEL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL, "ORCHARD PLACE" Muenscher reported on the background of the application of Mae Standel for preliminary plat approval to create and develop a residential subdivision known as "Orchard Place ". 11 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 12 Randall Watts, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, explained the background on the application and Council's actions on this item up until this time. There was further discussion on the application. Muenscher spoke in support of having this issue resolved at the next Council meeting by scheduling time for the parties involved to present their sides of the argument to the Council. Johnson spoke in support of referring it back to the Planning and Development Committee. MUENSCHER MOVED TO HOLD THIS ITEM OVER UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING, AND THAT TIME BE GIVEN TO THE PARTIES INVOLVED TO PRESENT THEIR SIDES OF THE ARGUMENT TO THE COUNCIL (TIME NOT TO EXCEED 20 MINUTES). Cole spoke in support of having the Planning and Development Committee review this item. Muenscher spoke in support of scheduling this item for the July 11th Council meeting. Vice Chairman Hansey restated the motion. The motion carried. DISCUSSION OF DELTA CABLE TELEVISION GUINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Hawley explained the background of what has taken place since the last Council meeting when the Council took a position of "no objection" to Delta Cable's rate increase, effective July 1st. He also read a memo from Randall Watts regarding this matter. Hawley spoke in support of referring this item back to the Rate Review Board for their review and a public hearing. HAWLEY MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE FILED BY DELTA CABLE TELEVISION /GUINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND REFER IT BACK TO THE RATE REVIEW BOARD FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND INSPECTION OF DELTA CABLE TELEVISION /GUINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S BOOKS. COLE MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "AND FURTHER, THAT THE COUNCIL'S ATTORNEY BE REQUESTED TO FULLY INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER AND REPORT TO THE COUNCIL AND THE RATE REVIEW BOARD ON THE LAWFUL ALTERNATIVES THAT ARE AVAILABLE." 12. Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 13 Cole spoke to the motion to amend. Cole's motion to amend by requesting the Council's attorney to investigate the Delta Cable matter carried. Hawley's motion to reconsider the request for rate increase filed by Delta Cable Television /Guiness Communications, Inc., as amended, carried. The following items were received and referred as noted below: 1. Open Space application filed by Debra and Tory Johnson, referred to Planning Commission 2. Petition to vacate a portion of Highland Drive and Echo Place filed by Fred Boettner, referred to Planning and Engineering for review; schedule public hearing 7- 25 -85. CONTRACTS -- ALCOHOLISM SERVICES Vice Chairman Hansey restated Becker's motion which had been made earlier in the meeting and postponed until this time on the agenda. Becker spoke to the motion. Hawley spoke against the motion. Vice Chairman Hansey restated Becker's motion which would request the Executive to extend the existing contract for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, during which interim time the Council review the proposed contracts and take under consid- eration the appeal that was filed under the state statute by the C.A.C. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND BECKER'S MOTION WITH THE FOLLOWING: "THE LETTER OF APPEAL FROM AL ARCHER WILL NOT -BE CONSIDERED, AND THE TWO CONTRACTS WILL BE ACTED ON BY COUNCIL AT TONIGHT'S MEETING FOR APPROVAL." Hawley spoke to the motion to amend. Vice Chairman Hansey ruled that Mr. Hawley's motion is a substitute motion, and if passed, would approve the two con- tracts. 13 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 14 Becker spoke against the Hawley motion. Hawley's motion to amend failed (3 -3, Hansey, Cole, Becker) Vice Chairman Hansey restated Becker's motion. Becker restated her motion. Hawley questioned who would provide the services if the contracts are not approved tonight. Vice Chairman Hansey explained Becker's motion, which would extend the present contract holder for a maximum of 30 days. Cole spoke in support of Becker's motion. Hawley questioned where the funds would come from. Executive Van Zanten explained the 90 day bridge contract that would go into effect if the new contracts were not approved by July 1st, which would.be used to extend the contract for 30 days. Becker's motion to extend the contract for a maximum of thirty (30) days failed (3 -3, Muenscher, Hawley, Johnson). INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE Becker reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the resolution to sell property acquired by County on tax foreclosure and recommended approval. BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO SELL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE COUNTY ON TAX FORECLOSURE. Becker spoke to the motion. Roger DeSpain, Parks Director, stated that the Parks Department had no interest in any of the parcels listed in the resolution. Executive Van Zanten stated that Jack Daniels, Whatcom Transit Authority, had notified her that the Transit Authority was not interested in any of the parcels either. The motion to adopt the resolution to sell property acquired by the County on tax foreclosure carried. 14 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 15 RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE HEARING ON WHATCOM COUNTY'S SIX -YEAR COMPREHENSIVE ROAD PROGRAM COLE MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE HEARING ON WHATCOM COUNTY'S SIX -YEAR COMPREHENSIVE ROAD PROGRAM. Cole reported that the Public Services Committee had reviewed the Resolution, which would set a hearing date of July 11th, and recommended approval. The motion carried. RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SIX YEAR ROAD PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1986 THROUGH 1991 This resolution was introduced by consent and referred to the Public Services Committee. It is scheduled for public hearing on July 11, 1985. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVISED BUDGET, 1985 MENTAL HEALTH FUND Becker reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the emergency ordinance and recommended approval. BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE 1985 MENTAL HEALTH FUND. The motion to adopt the emergency ordinance failed, 4 -0 (Cole and Johnson were not present for the vote). The following agenda items were introduced by consent and referred as noted below: 1. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JUVENILE COURT /PROBATION BUDGET - referred to Finance 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.32 BY CREATING A NEW SECTION PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS IN DIVISIONS 1 AND 2 OF BOYNTON SUNSET TRACTS - referred to Public Services, schedule public hearing for July 11, 1985. MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TAKEN ON BECKER'S MOTION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE PRESENT CONTRACT FOR ALCOHOL SERVICES FOR A MAXIMUM OF THIRTY (30) DAYS. Vice Chairman Hansey explained the motion to reconsider. 5 Council Minutes June 20, 1985 Page 16 Muenscher spoke to the motion to reconsider the extension of the present contract for alcohol services for a maximum of thirty (30) days. Hawley spoke against the motion and questioned whether or not he and Councilmembers Hansey and Cole had potential conflicts of interest in this issue. Cole stated that he had no conflict in this issue. Vice Chairman Hansey asked Cole to chair the meeting so that he might make a few comments on this issue. Hansey spoke on the issue and spoke in support of hearing both sides of the issue. Hawley asked for a response from one of the deputy prose- cuting attorneys present regarding the potential conflict of interest of councilmembers. Terry Lewis, deputy prosecuting attorney, responded to Hawley's question regarding the potential conflict of interest in this matter. The motion to reconsider carried (4 -2, Johnson, Hawley). Hawley spoke in support of holding the public hearing as soon as possible on the ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 9.32 creating a new section prohibiting the discharge of firearms in divisions 1 and 2 of Boynton Sunset tracts. The following ordinances were introduced by consent and referred as noted below: 3. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR SAND OR GRAVEL EXTRACTION WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (referred to Planning and Develop- ment Committee) 4. ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON - DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET THEREIN FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY ALCOHOL /TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM (referred to Finance Committee) Vice Chairman Hansey announced that a Committee of the Whole meeting could be scheduled for review of the alcohol contracts on Tuesday, July 2, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. if it is convenient for the other Councilmembers. 16 -` CoUn i/k ƒn < June $0 2g¥5 « Pa-g& 17 °\ > . . . . f\ a t@ as; # �utd £ romr earliel on the agenda, .. . - d . §V$p O - a9R7aa THE EXECUTIV TO SIGs THE CONTRACT «n k�$ \M $VWK0 p $eP as THE SEXUAL ASSAULT COORDINATOR TO $kk yICT P6 $ *w #0.4l-'s-4 ■BI -pn on the contract, the motion carried, « #e #ems Ong was adjourned at 11 ;25 p.m. 11Z,! J'0r � #�_ ti� r i-6 % #: #u it WHATCO■ WHaTCOM 15a ald G. Vice ctAA- I§GT0■