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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for January 6 1983WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes January 6, 1983 The Whatcom County Council meeting was called to order on Thursday, January 6, 1983 at 7:32 p.m. by Chair Roehl with all members present except Van Zanten. Minutes of the December 16, 1982 meeting were approved as presented. OPEN SESSION Hugh Foulke, Neptune Beach, spoke against the barricade at South Beach Way. EXECUTIVE ITEMS There were no executive items presented. UV ADTTT!'_Q s' Hearing was declared open on the Ordinance regarding the matter of modifying the speed limit on portions of Goodwin Road. No testimony was received and the hearing was closed. Johnson reported the Law and Justice Committee recommended "do pass" of the ordinance. Johnson so moved for final passage of the ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. Hearing was declared open on the Ordinance to establish speed limits on roadways within the Brownsville Plat. No testimony was received and the hearing was closed. Johnson reported the Law and Justice Committee recommended "do pass" of the ordinance. Johnson so moved the ordinance for final passage. Motion passed unanimously. Hearing was declared open on the Ordinance regarding the matter of placing a stop sign on Columbus Street at its inter- section with Coronado Avenue. No testimony was received and the hearing was closed. Johnson reported the Law and Justice Committee recommended "do pass" of the ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. Whatcom County Co :i1 Minutes January 6, 1983 page two FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ✓ Hansey moved for final passage the Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 82 -93 in the matter of the adoption of the final budget of Whatcom County for the year 1983. Hansey moved to accept the substitute draft of the ordinance. Motion to accept the substitute draft passed. Hansey revi ewed the changes. Motion to adopt the ordinance passed unanimously. i Hansey moved for final passage the Ordinance authorizing a fee schedule for the Whatcom County Treasurer. Hansey reported the Finance Committee recommended passage of the ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. Hansey moved for final passage the Ordinance to change the regulations governing non - conforming uses and parcels as contained in the Whatcom County Interim Zoning Ordinance by amending Whatcom County Code Sections 2.24.640.650 and 2.24.640.760 and by adding new Sections 2.24.640.660 and 2.24.640.680. Hansey moved to amend the ordinance on page three, line 14 to strike 1120.83.660" and insert 112.24.640.660 ". Motion to amend passed. Motion to adopt the ordinance as amended passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS j Planning Commission recommendations were received regarding the Open Space and Timberland applications of Reemer, Zweegman, Weaver, Lockwood, Benson, McDougal and Anthony. Hansey moved to refer the matter to the Planning and Development ,Committee for review. Motion passed. Open Space applications were received from the following: Helen A. Ossewarde Kathleen Holzer Lowery Patrick S. Wheat Charles T. Held Barbara J. Cohen Douglas Freeman (4) S.V.C.A. Management, Inc. (9) Marvin A. Benson Dale V. Lee Doyle J. Bennink Hansey moved to refer the applications to the Planning Commission for review. Motion passed. Hearing Examiner recommendations on the application of Glacier Management, Inc., for Preliminary Plat approval to create and develop a residential subdivision known as "The Glacier Management Plat" were received. Hansey moved to refer Whatcom County Council Minutes January 6, 1983 page three the matter to the Planning and Development Committee for review. Motion passed. A petition for the formation of "Sumas River Drainage Improvement District ". signed by 179 residents of the area, was received and forwarded to the Boundary Review Board for review and consideration. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Hansey introduced the following two ordinances and they were referred to the Finance Committee: 1. Resolution establishing a policy for movement from Step 4 through Step 7 of the salary plan by exempt employees 2. Ordinance adopting a 1983 budget for the Public Works Department 1982 Road Construction Fund Hawley introduced the following two ordinances and they were referred to the Finance Commi't'tee: ✓ 1. Ordinance adopting 1983 budget for the 1983 Sewer Construction Fund v 2. Ordinance of the County Council of Whatcom County, Washington, authorizing the acquisition, construction and installation of sewerage facilities in the vicinity of the Nor -Bell Nursing Home; providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax levy general obligation bonds of the County in the principal sum of $585,000; providing the date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds; and providing for the sale thereof. Hansey introduced the ordinance amending Section 8.12.030 of the Whatcom County Subdivision Regulations. The ordinance was referred to the Planning and Development Committee. Johnson introduced the Ordinance to establish the speed limit on certain County roads and it was referred to the Law and Justice Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEES Johnson reported the Law and Justice Committee had met with residents of Neptune Beach regarding the barricade at South Beach Way. The Committee recommended that the Council request the Executive to reconsider the issue and to take into consideration alternative #1 of Ed Henken's letter Whatcom County Co wicil Minutes January 6, 1983 page four dated January 4, 1983, which states as follows: "Remove the barricade, thus returning the access to its pre- barricade status; see what happens as to whether Mr. Don McSwain or any others request the barricade and if so, follow proper procedure, including holding a hearing at that time." Johnson so moved to accept the Committee's recommendation and have the Chair send a memo to Executive Louws to that effect. Motion passed. The following meetings were set: Executive Session regarding the Administration Appeal of Gene Bedlington, for Thursday, January 13, 1983 at 3:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole -- presentation by the Park Board set for Thursday, January 13, 1983 at 5:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.