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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Minutes -- April 16, 1985
The Whatcom County Council Public Services Committee was
called to order on Tuesday, April 16, 1985, at 4:05 p.m. by
Chairperson Cole with all members present. Also in attendance
were Ed Henken, County Engineer; Randy Watts, Deputy Prosecu-
ting Attorney, and Fred Nowicke, interested citizen.
ORDINANCE AMENDING NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE. DELTA CABLEVISION
Chairperson Cole commented on the ordinance amending the
non - exclusive franchise granted to Delta Cablevision.
HAWLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND "DO PASS" TO THE FULL COUNCIL,
SUBJECT TO THE OUTCOME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2, 1985.
The motion carried.
SUMAS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Randy Watts, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, provided background
information on the proposed Sumas Drainage Improvement District.
Ed Henken, County Engineer, provided further information.
MUENSCHER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL THAT THE COUNCIL
TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO FACILITATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
SUMAS RIVER DRAINAGE IMPROVE1l4I;NT DISTRICT.
Following further discussion, Cole restated the motion.
The motion carried.
Chairperson Cole asked that Mr. Watts and Mr. Henken
prepare a procedural list for the Council meeting on April 18th.
OTHER BUSINESS
Muenscher stated that the ordinance regarding the use of
horses on the County right -of -way in Birch Bay was now prepared.
He provided background information on the procedure that will
need to be followed, since the ordinance contains language that
sets up penalties for violations.
There was discussion on drafting an emergency ordinance
for adoption at the April 18th meeting, which would put the
ordinance in effect by May 1st.
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Chairperson Cole stated that the recommendation from the
Public Services Committee to the full Council is that there
be an emergency ordinance and a permanent ordinance drafted for
introduction at the April. 18th Council meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 P.M.
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ATTEST.
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Coun it