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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for October 17 1985WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes -- October 17, 1985 The Whatcom County Council was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. by Chairman Roehl with all members in attendance except Cole. Wk The minutes of the October 3rd Council meeting were approved as written. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Executive Van Zanten requested that two items be added to the agenda: a bid award for an extended body van, and a'contract addendum for Arnold, Arnold and Associates. Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the request to award the bid for an extended body van to Diehl Ford Inc., in the amount of $15,151.57, including sales tax. Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid award. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD FOR AN EXTENDED BODY VAN TO DIEHL FORD INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,151.57, INCLUDING SALES TAX. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. �.6 Executive Van Zanten explained the background on the contract addendum for Arnold, Arnold and Associates. Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the contract addendum for Arnold, Arnold and Asso- ciates. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR ARNOLD, ARNOLD AND ASSOCIATES. There was discussion on the motion. The motion carried. i - t Whatcom County Council Minutes Thursday, October 17, 1985 Page 2 • • :.. ••••• •Mal 01 4 y Executive Van Zanten distributed copies of the Executive's proposed 1986 budget and delivered her budget message. H_ E, ARING RESOLUTION -- ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF A PORTION OF HUNTLEY ROAD, COUNTY ROAD NO, 699 The public hearing was declared open in the matter of the resolution in the matter of the abandonment and vacation of a portion of Huntley Road, County Road No. 699, in Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 3 East, W.M. There was no one present to speak, and the public hearing was closed. Muenscher reported that the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the resolution. MUENSCHER MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF A PORTION OF HUNTLEY ROAD, COUNTY ROAD NO. 699, IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, W.M. The motion carried. Chairman Roehl stated that item #1 under Other Business was related to this resolution and would be handled at this time. CONSIDERATION OF THE TRANSFER OF COUNTY-OWNED RF�_PEQ�EY TO BRENT BERWICK A_N MARSHA -PE2TY MUENSCHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF COUNTY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY TO BRENT BERWICK AND MARSHA PETTY. Muenscher explained the background on the transfer as it relates to the resolution vacating a portion of Huntley Road. The motion to approve the transfer carried. Bud Jewell Welcomed the Council to 3881 Centerview Rd. Lummi Island; spoke in support of reducing ferry rates; also spoke in support of a brochure being put out during Expo 186 regarding Lummi Island There was discussion between Mr. Jewell and Councilmembers. Whatcom County Council Minutes Thursday, October 171 1985 Page 3 Polly Hansen 2781 W. Shore Dr. Dick Holland 1828 SeaCrest Dr. Ernest Pearson 1799 S. Nugent Spoke in support of having the ferry's "down" time in September or some other time besides the 3 weeks in June. Agreed with Bud Jewell's comments Questioned whether or not some of the property tax monies collected by the County can be used to subsidize the ferry system. Jim Kresge, Engineering Department, explained the costs of running the ferry. Chairman Roehl explained the distribution of County tax- payers' money. Anne Jewell 3881 Centerview Sandy McCandless 2142 Hilltop Rd. Catherine Kenner - Galvin 1248 Jameson Spoke in support of the ferry being a service, not a money maker. Stated that she commutes to Bellingham, but leaves her car on the mainland due to the costs of ferry travel. Spoke on the ferry usage and summer rates. ORDINANCE TO REVISE 1985 _M I� A .b_ FI LTH FUND DUDGET Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the Ordinance to revise the 1985 Mental Health fund budget. BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE 1985 MENTAL HEALTH FUND BUDGET. Becker explained the ordinance. The motion carried. Whatcom County Council Minutes Thursday, October 17, 1985 Page 4 Becker reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the ordinance on teenage pregnancy prevention and recommended approval. TEE. BECKER MOVED TO REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK TO FINANCE COMMIT- Becker spoke to the motion. Johnson spoke against the motion.. Hansey spoke against the motion. Hawley spoke against the motion. The motion to refer the ordinance back to the Finance Committee failed. HAWLEY MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE ON TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND FOR SUCH PURPOSE. Johnson spoke against the motion. Hawley spoke against the motion. Becker spoke in support of the motion. HAWLEY MOVED TO AMEND BY DELETING THE WORD "CONTINUING" ON PAGE 21 LINE 2. The motion to amend carried. Chairman Roehl spoke against the motion to adopt the ordinance. The motion to adopt the ordinance failed (2 -4, Roehl, Hansey, Johnson and Hawley). The ordinance providing for an annual integrated roadside vegetation management program, which minimizes the use of herbicides and prohibits the use of herbicides in certain areas of the County was held in the Public Services Committee. Whatcom County Council Minutes Thursday, October 17, 1985 Page 5 PROCESSING FOR Becker explained the background on the Ordinance amending ordinance no. 79 -42 which is codified in Whatcom County Code 3.12 to establish new procedures for processing claims, and further - repealing resolution 80 -72 as codified at 3.12.015 of the Whatcom County Code. BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79 -42 WHICH IS CODIFIED IN WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 3.12 TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING CLAIMS, AND FURTHER REPEALING RESOLUTION 80 -72 AS CODIFIED AT 3.12.015 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, DRAFT 5. The motion to adopt draft 5 of the ordinance carried. OTHER BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF HIGHLAND DRIVE AND ECHO PLACE, FILED BY FRED BOETTNER Chairman Roehl stated that the attorney for Mr. Boettner had requested that this agenda item be held over until the November 7th Council meeting, and that this item will be held over until that meeting. The following agenda items were received and referred as noted below: 3. Petition for lot line vacation between lots 62 and 63, Division 1, Plat of Peaceful Valley, filed by John and Connie Peipman (referred to Planning and Development schedule public hearing) 4. Application for Open Space filed by Ivan Dahl (referred to Planning Commission) 5. Correspondence from Roy Pearson regarding Dodson Mobile Home Park (referred to Planning and Development) The following resolutions and ordinances were introduced by consent and referred as noted belows 1. Resolution in the matter of transfers affecting the 1985 budget (referred to Finance) Whatcom County Council Minutes Thursday, October 17, 1985 Page 6 2. Resolution in the matter of adopting a salary schedule for the unrepresented Whatcom County employees for the year 1986 (referred to Finance) 3. Resolution in the matter of adopting a salary schedule for unrepresented employees of Nor -Bell Nursing Home for the year 1986 (referred to Finance) 4. Resolution adopting the 1986 Whatcom County Road Construction Program (referred to Public Services) 5. Resolution on capital improvement projects related to buildings and facilities for Whatcom County (referred to Finance) 6. Resolution finding that continuation of the tax levied under Ordinance no. 82 -68 is essential for the operation of necessary County governmental services in 1986 (referred to Finance) 7. Ordinance in the matter of establishing Whatcom County ferry rates for 1986 (referred to Finance; public hearing scheduled for 11 -7 -85) 8. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 8.12 regulating the fee schedule for solid waste disposal at all Whatcom County solid waste sites (referred to Finance; public hearing scheduled for 11 -7 -85) 9. Ordinance in the matter of the adoption of the final budget of Whatcom County for the year 1986 (referred to Finance; public hearing tentatively scheduled for 11- 18 -85) 10. Ordinance authorizing the levy of taxes for County and State purposes in Whatcom County, Washington, for the year 1986 pursuant to Whatcom County Charter Section 6.10 (referred to Finance) 11. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 2.54 in the matter of setting the courthouse office hours (referred to Public Services) 12. Ordinance amending Ordinance 84 -6 to establish a fund for self insurance and self administration of employee benefits (referred to Finance) 13. Ordinance temporarily creating new sections to both the Whatcom County Interim Zoning Ordinance, Title 2.24, and the Official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance, Title 20, to be known as Section 2.248 and 20B respectively, to allow temporary recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds in specified zone districts as permitted Whatcom County Council Minutes Thursday, October 17, 1985 Page 7 uses subject to administrative approval only during the period from April 1, 1986 through November 30, 1986 (referred to Planning and Development Committee) 14. Ordinance establishing service fees and authorizing and agreeing to the City of Bellingham 1986 adopted fee schedule as per City Ordinance #9496 relating to ambulance service charges (referred to Finance; schedule public hearing for 11 -7 -85) Chairman Roehl stated that there was one resolution to be added to the agenda for consideration tonight: a resolution declaring October 30, 1985 "Noche Mexicana ". Becker explained the background on the resolution. BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 30, 1985 "NOCHE MEXICANA ". The motion carried. Hawley reported on the last Public Services Committee meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTE$T�: Carol Ebe`rgson Clerk of, t_ne -Counc 1 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON zTa� 5L2 Q William P. Roehl Chairman