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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for June 6 1983WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes June 2, 1983 The Whatcom County Council meeting was called to order on Thursday, June 2, 1983 at 7 :37 p.m. by Chairperson Cole with all members present. V The minutes of the May 19, 1983 Council meeting were approved as presented. VAiOT I ON At this time Van Zanten moved to consider item number five under Public Hearings as the first item of business. Motion passed. ✓ HEARING ON MINI - INITIATIVE Hearing was declared open in the matter of the Mini - Initiative requesting voter participation in the approval or rejection of the one -half percent (1/27o) Sales and Use Tax. The following testimony was received: MARY MIZE -In favor of the sales tax 2667 E. Smith Bellingham JOE.ELENBAAS -He stated the issue is not 600 E. Smith whether there should be a tax Bellingham or not, but whether or not GARY WILLIAMS 6330 Vista Drive Ferndale LOREN BERGHOUSE Deming CAL ROPER 5520 Marshall Hill Rd. Deming ANN NELSON 305 N. Garden Bellingham CHUCK ROBINSON 11th St. Bellingham MARY ELLEN O'KEEFE 2229 Henry St. Bellingham the issue should be submitted to the voters. -In favor of the tax -In favor of the mini - initiative -In favor of the mini - initiative -Spoke against the mini - initiative -Spoke against the mini - initiative -In favor of maintaining the sales tax . Submitted written testimony Whatcom County juncil Minutes June 2, 1983 page two JESS BREWSTER -In favor of maintaining sales tax Bellingham ANDY PEACH -In favor of sales tax 2803 Northwest Bellingham JIM DOOLLEY -In favor of mini- initiative 974 Valley Hwy Acme EARL DANGLEMEIR -In favor of tax continuing as Bellingham originally planned PEGGY BALL Mental Health Director -In favor of sales tax SUSAN SALISBURY -In favor of sales tax 4 -H programs STEVE MELROTH -In favor of sales tax 6825 Vail Dr. Lyn den VIC BATTSON - Oppose elimination of sales 2821 Cornwall tax. Bellingham Deputy Assessor STACIA CHRISTOPHER -In favor of sales tax Director Developmental Disabilities 110 Bayside P1. Bellingham JOAN OGDEN -In favor of sales tax if its Auditor going to create a new position 680 Sterling Dr. in her department. Bellingham RITA FOLEY -In favor of sales tax 3878 Blue Canyon Rd. Sedro Woolley LLOYD HALLADAY -In favor of mini - initiative 3037 Alderwood Bellingham MIKE BUHOLTZ -In favor of sales tax 1008 E. Pole Everson BUNNY HUDSON -In favor of sales tax 640 Sterling Dr. Bellingham MADD Whatcom County ujuncil Minutes June 2, 1983 page three ROBERT FROST 5602 Guide Meridian Bellingham BILL TRIMM Planning Director SHERIFF MOUNT 1804 Kelly Rd. Bellingham PAUL RUSHING Director Public Works ROGER DESPAIN Parks Director LUWILLA CROY 888 Marine Dr. Council on Aging JOHN CHAMBERLAIN Iron St. Bellingham HAROLD RAYMOND Personnel Director LOIS BARRETT Lakewood Ln. Bellingham CHARLIE LANCASTER 3020 Elm Bellingham JOYCE GALLOWAY -In favor of the mini - initiative -Spoke on behalf of the Planning Department, opposing the mini - initiative. Submitted a memorandum. - Opposed to mini - initiative -In favor of the sales tax -In favor of the sales tax -In favor of the sales tax - Opposed to the mini - initiative - Opposed to the mini - initiative -In favor of the sales tax -In favor of the mini - initiative -In favor of the sales tax Written testimony was also received from: Richard E. Clark -- In favor of the mini - initiative Clarence /Emily Westerberg -- Opposing the mini - initiative Petition signed by employees of the Auditor's office -- in favor of the sales tax No further testimony was received and the hearing was closed. ✓ MOTION -- Roehl moved to reject the mini - initiative and introduced and moved for final passage a RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF AN ADVISORY BALLOT TO DETERMINE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR RETAINING A PORTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAX TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, THE HANDICAPPED AND THE MENTALLY ILL. Whatcom County C,uuncil Minutes June 2, 1983 page four Johnson moved to amend the resolution on page two, line one of the ballot title to insert after the word "provide" the word "partial ".__ Motion passed. Hansey submitted a handout of preliminary revenue estimates, which he spoke to. Van Zanten moved to vote on the resolution. Motion passed. A roll call vote was taken on the resolution resulting in a 6 -1 vote (Hawley). Resolution passed. vXOT ION Roehl moved to continue through the agenda starting with the Hearings section. Motion passed. UP ARTMnC .,v,-ORDINANCE -- FRANCHISE FOR ISENHART /PAVESI Hearing was declared open on the ORDINANCE IN THE MATTER OF GRANTING A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO THOMAS E. ISENHART AND JULIAN A. PAVESI FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY -FIVE (25) YEARS PURSUANT TO STATE LAW AND SECTION 9.30 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE COMMUNICA- TION SYSTEM WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF WHATCOM COUNTY. Van Zanten reported the petitioners submitted an Exhibit A to the Public Services Committee, which has been provided to Council. Isenhart spoke to the Exhibit. He stated additional outlets would be installed by the company at no extra charge. No further testimony was given and the hearing was closed. Van Zanten moved the ordinance for final passage. Van Zanten moved to amend the ordinance on page one, lines 2 and 3 of the title, to insert after the names of the grantees the name "d /b /a Columbia Valley Cablevision ", on page one, line 20 to insert after the grantees names the name "d /b /a Columbia Valley Cablevision ", and on page two, Whatcom County Council Minutes June 2, 1983 page five line 10, to insert after the grantees name the name "d /b /a Columbia Valley Cablevision'.'. Motion to amend passed. Van Zanten moved to amend the ordinance on page 17, lines 27 through 28 to delete the wording in paragraph (d) and insert the following new language: "The initial rates in effect under this franchise shall be as spelled out in the attached Exhibit A." Motion to amend passed. Van Zanten moved to amend the ordinance on page 22, to insert a new Section 33 as follows: "Section 33. Effective date. The effective date of this ordinance shall be July 1, 1983." Motion to amend passed. A clerical correction was also made to the ordinance on page 10, line 6, to strike the word "thirty" and insert the word "sixty ". Van Zanten reported the Public Services Committee recommended passage of the ordinance with the amendments. Ordinance passed unanimously. ":-ORDINANCE -- SPEED LIMITS Hearing was declared open on the ORDINANCE IN THE MATTER OF ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON KLINE ROAD, WYNN ROAD, AND MARIETTA AVENUE. No testimony was received and the hearing was closed. Roehl moved the ordinance for final passage. Roehl reported the Law and Justice Committee recommended "do pass" of the ordinance. Ordinance passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -- SPEED LIMITS Hearing was declared open on the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON RIVER ROAD, HORTON ROAD, KELLOGG ROAD, PRINCE ROAD AND EAST SMITH ROAD, ALL DEAD -END ROADWAYS. No testi- mony was received and the hearing was closed. Roehl moved the ordinance for final passage. Roehl reported the Law and Justice Committee recommended "do pass" of the ordinance. Ordinance passed unanimously. Whatcom County Council Minutes June 2, 1983 page six ORDINANCE -- WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON LABOUNTY ROAD Hearing was declared open on the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON LABOUNTY ROAD. No testimony was received and the hearing was closed. Roehl moved the ordinance for final passage. Roehl reported the Law and Justice Committee recommended "do pass" of the ordinance. He stated there was concern raised by Puget Power regarding access for their emergency vehicles. It was pointed out by the Public Works Department that in order for Puget Power to have access they could obtain a permit from said department. Ordinance passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE ITEMS V, BID AWARD -- PARK CONCESSION Hansey reported the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid of John Benson at $30.00 per day for the operation of the concession at Samish Park. Hansey so moved to accept the bid. Motion passed. LIQUOR LICENSES Two liquor licenses were before the Council for approval. One, a Class A and C license for Lady of the Lake Inn and the second a Class E and F for Beechwood Park General Store. Roehl moved to approve both liquor license applications. Motion passed. PRESENTATION BY CITY OF-BELLINGHAM -- UTILITIES PROJECT Steve Price, Project Manager, gave a presentation and briefed the Council on the North Industrial Utilities Expansion Project. He submitted a City of Bellingham EDA Project Proposal Engineering Report. He stated the City is requesting verbal support from the County of the Project. Discussion followed regarding availability of connection to these utilities to Whatcom County in the future. Roehl moved to request the Chair to develop a draft supportive letter to the City of Bellingham and have the Council review the draft at its next Committee of the Whole meeting on June 9, 1983. Motion passed. Whatcom County Council Minutes June 2,1983 page seven ,V`OPEN SESSION Robert Frost, Guide Meridian, spoke regarding the speed limit on the Guide Meridian. He also spoke to the taxation of mobile homes. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE -- VETERAN'S RELIEF FUND Hansey moved to accept the substitute draft of ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 82 -95 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING THE LEVY FOR THE VETERAN'S RELIEF FUND. Hansey moved the ordinance for final passage. Ordinance passed unanimously. /ORDINANCE -- SHERIFF BUDGET Hansey moved for final passage the ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND 1983 SHERIFF BUDGET THEREIN (WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION GRANT). Also included in Hansey's motion was a statement that in the event the funding grant is discontinued by the Commission the position will also be eliminated. Ordinance passed unanimously. /ORDINANCE —SHERIFF BUDGET Hansey moved for final passage the ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE 1983 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF BUDGET THEREIN. Ordinance passed unanimously. ORDINANCE -- FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE Hansey moved for final passage the ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE 1983 FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE FUND. Hansey moved to amend the ordinance on line 14ff' to insert a comma after the word "fund" and add the following language: "provided that additional funding shall be provided by the following: Port of Bellingham - $30,000.00, City of Bellingham - $5,000.00, Private Industry - $10,000.00." Motion to amend passed. Ordinance.as amended passed unanimously. Whatcom County Council Minutes June 2, 1983 page eight OTHER BUSINESS V/ OPEN SPACE -- SUDDEN VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Open Space Applications for the Sudden Valley Commun- ity Association were held in the Planning and Development Committee, to come back to Council at the June 16 meeting. OWNER WILL MAINTAIN AGREEMENT Roehl reported that the Law and Justice Committee reviewed and updated the agreement. He stated the adminis- tration will use the new agreement. .s�BOARD OF EQUALIZATION APPOINTMENT Nominations to the Board of Equalization were open to the Council. Hansey nominated Arne Hanna. Roehl moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Hanna. Motion passed. Hanna was so appointed to his first three year term to commence July 1, 1983 and expire July 1, 1986. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM EXECUTIVE PRO -TEM The appointment of an Interim Executive Pro -Tem was before the Council.for the month of June, 1983, due to the fact that the County Executive and Executive Pro -Tem would be out of the County at the same time. Hansey moved that in the event the Executive and Executive Pro -Tem are absent from the County simultaneously the Chairperson of the Council will so be appointed as Interim Executive Pro -Tem for the month of June, 1983. Motion passed. to-APPEAL -- RICHARD M. TAYLOR An appeal to review an administrative decision to deny the issuance of a building permit, filed by Richard M. Taylor was received by the Council and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. VI)ETITION -- DOG ZONE IN DUTCH HAVEN Petition filed by residents of the Dutch Haven requesting dog control zone was received and referred to the Law and Justice Committee. Whatcom County Council Minutes June 2, 1983 page nine .TrETITION -- LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT Petition filed by Leslie Peterson requesting a lot line adjustment in the Plat of Marineland No. 2 was received and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES VIESOLUTION -- SURPLUS PROPERTY Hansey introduced and moved for final passage the RESO- LUTION IN THE MATTER OF SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECLARING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF PROPERTY,. COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP HALL, OWNED BY WHATCOM COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON 36.14.020. Resolution passed and a hearing will be set up. ORDINANCE -- AUDITOR'S BUDGET Hansey introduced and ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISION TO THE 1983 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND AUDITOR BUDGET THEREIN. The ordinance was referred to the Finance Committee. V` "ORDINANCE -- P.ARKING CONTROL SIGNS Roehl introduced an ORDINANCE.TO INSTALL PARKING CONTROL SIGNS IN.THE VICINITY OF THE BIRCH BAY LYNDEN ROAD AND HARBOR - VIEW ROAD INTERSECTION. The ordinance will be set up for public hearing. No further business came before the Council and the meeting adjourned at 11 :35 p.m. SUBMITTED BY &WWWQJ .0. sd� Clerk