HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for June 6 1985P
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Minutes -- June 6, 1985
The Whatcom County Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Chairman Roehl, with all members in attendance except Cole who arrived
at 7:35 p.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the following meetings were approved as written:
Council meeting, May 16, 1985
Special Council meeting, May 23, 1985
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FERRY WORKERS' _OOlyTBACT
Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the ferry
workers' contract. Becker reported that the Finance Committee
recommended approval of the contract.
BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE FERRY WORKERS' CONTRACT.
The motion carried.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF.JUYENILE DIVERSION CONTRACT
Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the juvenile
diversion contract. Becker reported that the Finance Committee
recommended approval of the contract.
BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUVENILE DIVERSION CONTRACT.
The motion carried.
REQUEST FOR APPROVA-,_0- '__BID A.WA.?P_- _.ODUkP.IY OF TYPE 170
TMfFIC § IGNAL CONTtO�_ T T
Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the bid award
for the supply of type 170 traffic signal control equipment for the
Birch Bay - Lynden /Kok /Guide Meridian intersection. Becker reported
that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the,bid award.
BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD FOR THE SUPPLY OE' TYPE
170 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR THE BIRCH BAY- LYNDEN/
KOK /GUIDE MERIDIAN INTERSECTION.
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
2
The motion approving the bid award carried.
AGREEMENT REPLACING RESOLUTION FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OF CEDARVILLE LANDFILL LEACHATE CONTROL
Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the agreement
replacing the resolution for consultant services for design and
construction of the Cedarville Landfill Leachate Control Facilities.
Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval
of the agreement.
BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CEDARVILLE LANDFILL LEACHATE CONTROL
f FACILITIES AND ALLOW THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
Hawley spoke against the motion. Hawley's objections were based
upon the results of the consultant's testing. Leachates were found to
be minimal but drinkable in drinking water.
Cole asked for a report from the Council members who served
on the Health Board. Following their reports, there was further
discussion.
The motion carried (6 -1, Hawley).
OVERLIMIT TRANSFER IN TORT CLAIMS DEFENSE_L SETTLEMENT
& JUDGMENT FUND
Executive Van Zanten turned this agenda item over to Becker,
Chairperson of the Finance Committee.
Becker reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the
request for the overlimit transfer in the amount of $75,000. Copies
of the Finance Committee's recommendation were distributed to Council -
members (see attached). Becker provided background on the overlimit
transfer request.
BECKER MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL ADOPT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION AS NOTED ON THE ATTACHED SHEET.
Hawley spoke in support of the motion.
Cole spoke in support of the motion.
Johnson spoke in support of deleting #2 and #3 of the Finance
Committee's recommendation and amending #4.
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
3
It was decided that the four parts of the Finance Committee's
recommendation would be voted on individually.
Recommendation #1 carried.
Hansey spoke in support of recommendation #2.
Recommendation #2 carried.
Recommendation #3 carried.
JOHNSON MOVED TO AMEND RECOMMENDATION #4 TO READ "SHALL SEEK ".
Hansey spoke against the motion to amend.
Becker spoke against the motion to amend.
Cole spoke in support of the motion to amend.
Johnson's motion to amend failed.
Recommendation #4 carried.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: PAISANO'S PIZZA AND
STARVIN' SAM'S MINI MART #6,
Executive Van Zanten provided the background on the new liquor
license applications filed by the following:
1. Joseph Martinico and Ralph Smallwood for Paisano's
Pizza, 6186 Mt. Baker Highway, Bellingham, Wa 98226
2. James Hines and Ibtissam Boulos for Starvin' Sam's
Mini Mart #6, 5296 Guide Meridian, P.O. Box 1173,
Bellingham, Wa 98227
Cole reported that the Public Services Committee had reviewed
both applications and recommended approval of both.
COLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS FILED
BY JOSEPH MARTINICO AND RALPH SMALLWOOD FOR PAISANO'S PIZZA AND BY
JAMES HINES AND IBTISSAM BOULOS FOR STARVIN' SAM'S MINI MART #6.
The motion approving the liquor license applications carried.
COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF BOARD REAPPOINTMENTS
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
4
Executive Van Zanten presented the following board reappointments
for Council confirmation:
1. Dr. Robert Klein to a second six -year term on the County
Park and Recreation Board from 7 -1 -85 to 6 -30 -91
2. Mr. Robert Tull to a second six -year term on the County
Park and Recreation Board from 7 -1 -85 to 6 -30 -91
HAWLEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE'S REAPPOINTMENTS OF
DR. ROBERT KLEIN AND MR. ROBERT TULL TO THE COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION
BOARD FROM 7 -1 -85 TO 6- 30 -91.
The motion to approve the Executive's reappointments of Dr. Rob
ert Klein and Mr. Robert Tull to the County Park and Recreation Board
carried.
The meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
0 01.1 "Oke k
PETITION TO VACATE LOT LINE FILED BY ROBERT KLOC
The public hearing on the petition to vacate a lot line between
lots 16, 17 and 18, Division 6, Plat of Lummi Island Scenic Estates,
filed by Robert Kloc, was declared open.
Tim Carpenter, attorney
for the Board of Directors
of Lummi Island Scenic Estates
Wallace Croy, President
Board of Directors
Lummi Island Scenic Estates
Kelly Turner
Box 184 Lummi Island
Ernie Jones
Property owner,
Lummi Island
Kjell Rye
Property owner,
Lummi Island
Spoke against the
petition
Answered Councilmembers'
questions; spoke on the
number of buildable lots
Spoke in support of the
petition
Spoke against the
petition
Spoke in support of,- the
petition; clarified a
question on his petition
for lot line vacation
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
5
Bob Kloc, petitioner
Spoke on why he asked
for the lot line vacation
Chairman Roehl entered the written correspondence that had
been received on this petition into the record.
Cole announced for the record that his brother had previous-
ly been in business with Mr. Carpenter and that Mr. Carpenter had
handled business for him. If anyone wished him to abstain on this
issue, Cole indicated he would do so. No one objected to his partici-
pation.
The public hearing was closed.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee
recommended approval of the petition.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE MR. KLOC'S PETITION FOR LOT LINE
VACATION BETWEEN LOTS 16, 17 AND 18, DIVISION 6, PLAT OF LUMMI ISLAND
SCENIC ESTATES.
Roehl spoke in support of the motion.
The motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Becker read a proclamation regarding Matt Stodola being selected
to participate in a wrestling tournament in Japan. Chairman Roehl
presented the proclamation to Matt, and the Council wished him well on
his trip.
W-MMeR
PETITION TO VACATE LOT LINE FILED BY LOUIS-PEMARCQ
The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the
petition to vacate a lot line between lots 28 and 29, Division 3,
Plat of Sudden Valley, filed by Louis DeMarco.
There was no one present to speak at the hearing.
The public hearing was closed.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee
recommended approval of the petition.
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
6
MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE PETITION TO VACATE A LOT LINE
BETWEEN LOTS 28 AND 29, DIVISION 3, PLAT OF SUDDEN VALLEY, FILED
BY LOUIS DEMARCO.
The motion approving the petition filed by DeMarco carried.
PETITION TO VACATE BUILDING SETBACK LINE FILED BY M. EICHER
The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the
petition to vacate the building setback line on lots 24 and 25,
Division 1, Plat of Sandy Point Shores, filed by Marjan Eicher.
Marjan Eicher, petitioner
Noted that the agenda
referred to her petition
as a lot line vacation
and should be a building
setback line vacation
There was no one else present to speak, and the public hearing
was closed.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee
recommended approval.
Donovan Kehrer, Building and Codes Administration, provided
background information on the petition and stated that the petition
was for Mrs. Eicher's two lots only. If other property owners in the
area are interested in vacating the building setback line it will need
to be done on an individual basis.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO VACATE THE BUILDING SETBACK LINE ON LOTS
24 AND 25, DIVISION 1, PLAT OF SANDY POINT SHORES, FILED BY MARJAN
EICHER.
The motion approving the vacation of the building setback line
filed by Marjan Eicher carried.
The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the
Ordinance amending the Interim Zoning Ordinance, as well as the
Official Zoning Ordinance with regards to fees charged for variance,
conditional use or simultaneous variance and conditional use applica-
tion with regards to fees charged for application of notices.
Campbell Kintz Spoke in support of the
Hearing Examiner ordinance
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
7
There was no one else present to speak, and the public hearing
was closed.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee
recommended approval of the ordinance subject to the outcome of the
public hearing.
Roehl reported that the Planning and Development Committee
had considered recommending a threshold level for fees, but that
legal counsel had advised that it could not be done that way.
MUENSCHER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, AS WELL AS THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE
WITH REGARDS TO FEES CHARGED FOR VARIANCE, CONDITIONAL USE OR SIMUL-
TANEOUS VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION WITH REGARDS TO FEES
CHARGED FOR APPLICATION OF NOTICES.
The motion carried.
Chairman Roehl noted that the remaining ordinances under "Hear-
ings" on the agenda were all related to the Guide Meridian Improvement
Plan and would be considered together.
ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE GUIDE MERIDIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the
ordinances relating to the Guide Meridian Improvement Plan.
Bill Trimm Distributed a memo (see attached)
Planning Director with proposed amendments to the Ordin-
ance creating a new title 22, W.C.C. and
spoke in support of the ordinances; he
also read into the record letters from
the State Dept. of Transportation, Ed
Henken, County Engineer, and the
Homebuilders Association in support of
the ordinances implementing the Guide
Meridian Improvement Plan.
Randall J. Watts
Civil Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney
Norm Shearer
Homebuilders Assoc.
Explained the proposed amendments
as outlined in Bill Trimm's memo
dated June 6, 1985.
Spoke in support of the ordinances
related to the Guide Meridian
Improvement Plan.
Council Minutes
June 61 1985
8
There was no one else present to speak, and the,public hearing
was closed.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee
recommended approval of the ordinances related to the Guide Meridian
Improvement Plan.
MUENSCHER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDIN-
ANCES:
1. ORDINANCE CREATING NEW TITLE TO WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
ENTITLED GUIDE MERIDIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN CONTROLS
ENTITLED WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 22.
2.
ORDINANCE AMENDING
WHATCOM COUNTY
CODE 12.08, THE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR WHATCOM
COUNTY.
3.
ORDINANCE AMENDING
WHATCOM COUNTY
CODE SECTION 20.62
TO AMEND THE GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
TO TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THE
GUIDE MERIDIAN
IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
4.
ORDINANCE AMENDING
WHATCOM COUNTY
CODE SECTION 20.66
REGARDING PROPERTY
WITHIN THE GUIDE MERIDIAN IMPROVE-
MENT PLAN.
5.
ORDINANCE AMENDING
WHATCOM COUNTY
CODE CHAPTER 20.80
REGARDING PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE
GUIDE MERIDIAN
IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE URBAN FRINGE SUBAREA AS
ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NO. 84 -37.
COLE MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE CREATING NEW TITLE TO WHATCOM
COUNTY CODE ENTITLED GUIDE MERIDIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN CONTROLS ENTITLED
WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 22 WITH THE AMENDMENTS OUTLINED IN BILL TRIMM'S
MEMO (ATTACHED).
Bill Trimm explained the amendments.
COLE MOVED TO AMEND THE SECOND AMENDMENT IN MR. TRIMM'S MEMO
BY INSERTING THE FOLLOWING AFTER THE WORD "IMPRISONMENT" ON THE
6TH LINE: "PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NO PENALTY SHALL BE IMPOSED
UNTIL SUCH VIOLATOR HAS FIRST BEEN GIVEN NOTICE AND NOT LESS THAN
30 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION."
Following discussion on the amendment, the motion to amend
the amendment carried.
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985 "
9
Cole's motion to amend the ordinance with the amendments outlined
in Bill Trimm's memo (as amended) carried.
The motion to adopt the ordinances listed below carried:
1. ORDINANCE CREATING NEW TITLE TO WHATCOM COUNTY CODE
ENTITLED GUIDE MERIDIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN CONTROLS
ENTITLED WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 22.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 12.08, THE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR WHATCOM COUNTY.
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 20.62
TO AMEND THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THE GUIDE MERIDIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE SECTION 20.66
REGARDING PROPERTY WITHIN THE GUIDE MERIDIAN IMPROVE-
MENT PLAN.
5. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 20.80
REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE GUIDE MERIDIAN
IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE URBAN FRINGE SUBAREA AS
ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE NO. 84 -37.
Hawley spoke in support of moving item number six under "Other
Business" up on the agenda.
OTHER BUINESS
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM DELTA CABLE TELEVISION LTD,
FOR RATE INCREASE
Chairman Roehl provided background information on the request by
Delta Cable for a rate increase.
John Thomas Spoke in support of the rate
Delta Cable increase and stated that if
it is approved, it will go into
effect on July 1, 1985.
HAWLEY MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL TAKE A POSITION OF "NO OBJECTION"
TO A RATE OF TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) U.S. EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985, FOR
DELTA CABLE TELEVISION, LTD.
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
10
The motion taking a position of "no objection" to Delta Cable's
rate of ten dollars ($10.00) U.S. carried.
MUENSCHER MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL MOVE UP ITEM NUMBER TWO UNDER
"OTHER BUSINESS ".
The motion to move up item number 2 under "Other Business"
carried.
CONSIDERATION OF PETITION TO VACATE LOT LINE FILED BY
KJELL RYE
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee
recommended approval of the petition to vacate the lot line between
lots 13 and 14, Division 4, in the Plat of Lummi Island Scenic Estates
filed by Kjell Rye.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE PETITION TO VACATE THE LOT
LINE BETWEEN LOTS 13 AND 14, DIVISION 4, IN THE PLAT.' OF LUMMI ISLAND
SCENIC ESTATES FILED BY KJELL RYE.
The motion carried.
WJVA, wq •�
Ron Polinder Spoke in support of moving
1518 Abbott up item number 3 under "Other
Business"
There was no one else present to speak at Open Session.
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINIP1Tj_ATIVE.I_85 ENTITLED "SHALL
WHATCOM COUNTY BE_.DECLARED AN ABORTION _FREE ZONE
AND PENALTIES ESTABLISHED FOR VIOLATION THEREOF ?"
MUENSCHER MOVED TO REJECT THE MINI - INITIATIVE I -85.
Hawley spoke to the motion.
Muenscher stated he had a substitute ordinance he would introduce
later.
The motion to reject the mini - initiative carried, and the
mini - initiative failed.
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
11
. MUENSCHER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADD TO THE AGENDA THE SUBSTITUTE
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE WHATCOM
COUNTY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 9.48 ENTITLED INFORMED CONSENT
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO TERMINATING PREGNANCY' UNDER R.C.W. 9.02.
The motion to introduce and add the substitute ordinance to
the agenda carried.
FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE. TO APPROVE-EXTENSION
OR AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES, HARPER -OWES,
NOR -BELL, PHASE 2. CITY OF FERNDALE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLAN IMPROVEMENTS
BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION AUTHORI-
ZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND HARPER -OWES
FOR COMPLETION OF THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF
THE NOR -BELL PROJECT, PHASE 2, CITY OF FERNDALE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT IMPROVEMENTS.
Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval
of the resolution.
Hawley spoke against the motion.
Becker spoke in support of the motion.
The motion carried. (6 -1, Hawley)
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW
THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMP. PLAN IN ORDER TO BRING IT
INTO CONFORMITY WITH RESOLUTION 85 -17
Chairman Roehl explained the background on the resolution.
Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee
had reviewed the resolution again and was recommending denial of the
resolution.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO DENY THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN ORDER TO
BRING IT INTO CONFORMITY WITH RESOLUTION 85 -17.
COLE MOVED TO REFER THE RESOLUTION TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE.
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
12
The motion to refer to Public Services carried.
ORDINANCE ,ADOPTING NEW TITLE 21-t REVISE SL)13
-Pj V IE10.N
REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR BINDING SITE PLANS
MUENSCHER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING
A NEW TITLE 21 WHICH WILL REVISE THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO
PROVIDE FOR BINDING SITE PLANS, CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW AND COUNTY
PLANS AND ZONING STANDARDS; AND TO MODIFY VARIOUS SECTIONS REFLECTIVE
OF CURRENT SUBDIVISION ADMINISTRATION AND PRACTICES.
Bill Trimm provided background information on the ordinance.
Norm Shearer
Homebuilders Association
Ray Weden
222 Grand Ave.
Bob Roth
W.C. Board of Realtors
Spoke in support of the
ordinance.
Spoke in support of the
ordinance.
Spoke in support of the
ordinance.
The motion to adopt the ordinance adopting a new title 21
carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDIN -9 SECTIQ 1N 224,770 OF Li, ATC9.M �Uj�►TY
T2Ij�!1_ ZQj�TiVG .QINANCE �y�plNG FOR HEARING
EXAMINER TO MAKE FI N—AE_DEC1�I0 _ON PRELIMINARY _ PLATS
ORDINANCE_AMENDING SECTION 20.92 OF THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM
COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR HEARING
EXAMINER TO MAKE FINAL DECISIONS ON PRELIMINARY PLATS
Chairman Roehl reported that the Planning and Development
Committee had reviewed the two ordinances.
MUENSCHER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 2.24.770 OF WHATCOM COUNTY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR HEARING EXAMINER TO MAKE FINAL DECISIONS ON PRELIMINARY PLATS AND
THE ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20.92 OF THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY
ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR HEARING EXAMINER TO MAKE FINAL DECI-
SIONS ON PRELIMINARY PLATS.
The motion to adopt both ordinances carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF LOWE AVENUE FILTP BY D._GRIFFIN
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
13
Chairman Roehl explained the background on the petition for
vacation of Lowe Avenue filed by Don Griffin. He explained that
the Parks Department no longer has a concern about the vacation.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO GRANT THE VACATION OF LOWE AVENUE FILED
BY DON GRIFFIN, WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE AS
SET FORTH BY THE ENGINEER BE PAID.
Chairman Roehl spoke in support of Mr. Griffin getting together
with Ed Henken, Engineer, to discuss the fair market value.
Muenscher spoke against Chairman Roehl's suggestion and stated
that the Engineer had already determined the fair market value.
Chairman Roehl again spoke in support of having Mr. Griffin
and Mr. Henken discuss the fair market value.
Johnson spoke in support of Chairman Roehl's suggestion.
JOHNSON MOVED TO AMEND THE FAIR MARKET VALUE SET BY THE ENGINEER
FOR THE VACATION OF LOWE AVENUE TO BE $1,000.00.
Muenscher spoke against the motion to amend.
The motion to amend failed.
COLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF LOWE AVENUE FILED BY
DON GRIFFIN SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF
THE PROPERTY, TO BE DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR UPON REAPPRAISAL
OF THE PARCEL IN QUESTION, AND NOT TO EXCEED $7,000.
Don Griffin, petitioner, spoke in support of allowing him to
address the issue of determination of the fair market value. He
also spoke against using a formula for determination of the fair
market value.
Cole withdrew his motion.
COLE MOVED TO HOLD THIS MATTER OVER UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL
MEETING AND REQUEST THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE TO MAKE AN INVESTIGA-
TION OF THIS MATTER AND ADVISE THE COUNCIL ON THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF
THIS PROPERTY.
The motion carried.
Muenscher's motion was not voted on.
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
14
The following items were received and referred as noted below:
1. Petition for lot line vacation between lots 53 and 54
Division 10 in the Plat of Sudden Valley, filed by
John R. and Gerry E. Sleeth (schedule public hearing
for 7/11/85; refer to Planning and Development)
2. Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision on application
no. C.U. 13 -85 filed by Janet B. Polinkus, et al (place
on file until transcript is received)
3. Correspondence from the Hearing Examiner regarding the
Bernd Meller appeal (schedule public hearing)
INTRODUCTION9F RESOLUTIONS A D -- QRDINAL=S
The following agenda items were introduced by consent and
referred as noted below:
1. Resolution regarding the matter of placing a name on
a certain County road right -of -way (schedule public
hearing for 7/11/85; Public Services reviewed 6/4)
2. Ordinance repealing Whatcom County Code 2.40.080
(refer to Public Services)
3. Ordinance temporarily amending the Whatcom County
Interim Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 2.24 of the Whatcom
County Code and the Official Whatcom County Zoning
Ordinance, Title 20 W.C.C., to allow temporary bed
and breakfast establishments in specified zone districts
as a permitted use subject to administrative approval
only during the period from April 1, 1986 through
November 30, 1986. (schedule public hearing, refer to
Planning and Development)
4. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 85 -32 changing the
section amended from Whatcom County Code 20.40 to the
Interim Zoning Ordinance 2.24.270 (refer to Planning
and Development)
5. Ordinance to revise the 1985 Current Expense Fund
Assigned Counsel Budget there (refer to Finappe)
6. Ordinance adopting a revised 1985 budget for the jail
construction fund (refer to Finance)
Council Minutes
June 6, 1985
15
7. 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 (refer to Finance)
8. Ordinance regarding the matter of placing a stop sign
at the intersection of 42nd Ct. West and Loomis Trail
Road (refer to Public Services, schedule public hearing
7/11/85)
9. Ordinance creating the settlements of Diablo and
Newhalem as off - limits for firearms and bows under
Whatcom County Code 9.32. (refer to Public Services,
schedule public hearing 8/15/85 in Newhalem)
There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
ATTEST-.
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Council
i
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P. Roehl
Chairman