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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
MINUTES -- NOVEMBER 17, 1983
The Whatcom County Council meeting was called to order on
Thursday, November 17, 1983 at 7:37 p.m. by Chairperson Cole with
members Johnson, Roehl, Hansey, and Hawley present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the November 3, 1983 Council meeting were approved
as amended on page one, Open Session, to add the sentence "Jim Hawley
requested and excused himself from the Council." and to add new
language after the first paragraph under Open Session as follows:
"Council Members Johnson and R o e h 1 agreed.
The minutes of the Council meeting of November 10, Committee of
the Whole meetings of November 4 and 10, 1983 were approved as
presented.
EXECUTIVE ITEMS
LINE ITEM TRANSFER
Hansey reported the Finance Committee recommended approval of the
line item transfer in the Solid Waste Fund in the amount of
$25,000.00.
HANSEY SO MOVED TO APPROVE SAID TRANSFER. Motion carried.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
HANSEY MOVED TO CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO THE
WHATCOM COUNTY T.V. RECEPTION BOARD, DISTRICT NO. 1:
Re- appointment of Marjorie Philpott of 3760 E. Smith Road,
for another three year term to expire August 31, 1986
Re- appointment of Richard L. Monaghan of Deming, WA, for
another three year term to expire August 31, 1986
Appointment of Randy Carson of 5473 Allison Road to fill
the unexpired term of Nelda Zwick, term to expire August 31,
1985
Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Resolution regarding the "E1 Nino" Fishing Disaster was
before the Council.
Don White, 2601 Vining, Bellingham, representing the fishermen of
Whatcom County spoke to the matter. He stated El Nino is a result of
a change in the ocean current patterns.
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Jan Leonardo, Emergency Services, stated a Economic Disaster
Declaration has been signed by the County Executive and forwarded to
the Governor for consideration.
HAWLEY SO MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND MOVE THE RESOLUTION, DRAFT II,
FOR FINAL PASSAGE. Motion carried.
HEARING
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FERRY RATES FOR 1984
Hearing was declared open in the matter of the Ordinance
/establishing Whatcom County Ferry Rates for 1984. The following
testimony was received:
Earle
Jewell
- Representing Islanders. Spoke
Lummi
Island
to proposal to eliminate the
maintenance costs from the ferry
budget and place them in the road
budget. Propose a 20% reduction
in fares and still meet the 75%
operational costs. Remove limit
on Senior Citizen earnings. County
road vehicles pay fare.
Anne Jewell
- Agreed with proposals.
Lummi
Island
Donald
VanWalkenberg
-Spent 10% of income on ferry
Lummi
Island
passes last year.
Daniel Cutter -like to see rates lowered
Lummi Island
Kathryn Galoin -In favor of lower rates
Lummi Island
Dave Dickinson -In 1983 spend $500.00 on ferry
Lummi Island rates.
Don White -Fares are too high
Bellingham
Bill Hamess -Rates too high
2640 McKenzie
Gooseberry Point
John ? -Rates to high
Lummi Island
Jean Hamess - Recently visited Boston, at
Gooseberry Point which the ferry operations is
part of the park system.
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Gordon Ford
Lummi Island
Harris Purvis
Lummi Island
-His tax dollars support other
road repairs in the County
-Agree with Jewell
No further testimony was received and the hearing was closed.
Consideration of this matter by the Council will be at its November
29, meeting.
PRESENTATION
Roger DeSpain, Parks Director, and Ray Doubt gave a presentation
of a proposed park in the Cherry Point area. The Park Board will be
considering this matter.
U V A D T M n a
VACATION PLEASANT BAY ROAD
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Hearing was declared open in the matter of vacation of a portion
of Pleasant Bay Road, petition filed by Walter N. Ruf, et al. Ruf was
present and spoke in favor of the vacation. He stated the area will
be used for play by the children. No further testimony was received
and the hearing was closed.
Hansey reported the Planning and Development Committee
recommended approval of the vacation with the following condition:
"A roadway and utility easement through said vacation, of
a width to be specified by the County Engineering and
Operations Bureau, shall be made a part of the deed of
Tract 1 and /or 2 at the time of vacation."
HANSEY $O MOVED TO GRANT THE VACATION SUBJECT TO SAID CONDITION.
Motion carried.
f ORDINANCE -- LIMITED TAX BOND FUND
Hearing was declared open in the
a 1983 budget for the Whatcom County
testimony was received and
Hansey reported the Finance Col
the ordinance.
HANSEY SO MOVED THE ORDINANCE
passed unanimously.
matter of the Ordinance adopting
Limited Tax Bond Fund, 1982• No
the hearing was closed.
nmittee recommended . "do pass" of
FOR FINAL PASSAGE. Ordinance
FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE -- NO SHOOTING ZONE AT WISER LAKE
ROEHL MOVED FOR FINAL PASSAGE THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
NO- SHOOTING ZONE IN THE AREA OF WISER LAKE. He reported the Law and
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Justice Committee recommended passage of the ordinance with the
amended I legal description dated November 17, 1983•
ROEHL SO MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE ON PAGE ONE TO INSERT THE
NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Motion to amend carried.
Ordinance passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -- BONDS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HANSEY MOVED FOR FINAL PASSAGE THE RESOL[
COUNCIL OF WHATCOM COUNTY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE
THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE
PURSUANT TO R.C.W. 39.84.060. He reported
Development Committee recommended passage of the
carried.
`-1 RESOLUTION -- TRANSFERS
4TION OF THE COUNTY
OF REVENUE BONDS OF
PORT OF BELLINGHAM
the Planning and
resolution. Motion
HANSEY MOVED FOR FINAL PASSAGE THE RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF
TRANSFERS AFFECTING THE 1983 BUDGET. He reported the Finance
Committee recommended "do pass" of the resolution. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TEN MILE ESTATES
Hansey reported the Planning and Development Committee
recommended approval of the Hearing Examiner recommendations regarding
preliminary plat approval to. create and develop a residential sub-
division to be known as "Ten Mile EatatesIt.
HANSEY SO MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH ALL
CONDITIONS ATTACHED. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PT. ROBERTS YACHT BASIN SUBDIVISION
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The Hearing Examiner recommendations regarding preliminary
plat approval to create and develop a subdivision known as "Point
Roberts Yacht Basin Subdivision" and to amend the major development
permit for "Point Roberts Marina" were held in the Planning and
Development Committee for two weeks.
The following matters were referred to their respective
committees:
1. Petition requesting that the discharge of firearms be
prohibited in the Nooksack area, filed by Richard Holmes, et al,
r e f e r r e d t o L a w a n d J u s t i c e C o m m i t t e e
2. Resignation of Warren Bursick, Hearing Examiner, received
,.3. Correspondence from Bill Clement, Chairman, Lake Whatcom
Advisory Committee, requesting additional funds for expanded
monitoring of the water quality of Lake Whatcom, referred to Finance
Committee
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OPEN SESSION
Kenneth Bridges, 474 Sudden Valley, spoke to the proposed public
park at Cherry Point.
Ben Hinkle, North Shore Road, spoke to the Federal Reserve
System.
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Hansey introduced and moved for final passage the Resolution in
the matter of establishing a public hearing on the Whatcom County 1984
Road Construction Program. Motion carried.
Hansey introduced the following:
v,'-1. Resolution in the matter of adopting Whatcom County's
1984 Road Construction Program, referred to Public
Services Committee
2. Ordinance adopting a supplemental budget for the Current
Expense Fund, Public Works Administration 1983 budget,
referred to Finance Committee
3. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget to the 1983 Current
Expense Fund, Juvenile budget therein, referred to Finance
Committee
% 4. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget to the 1983 Current
Expense Fund, Board of Equalization budget therein, referred
to Finance Committee
v/ 5. Ordinance in the matter of granting an area extension to the
Maple Falls Water Co -Op Franchise to operate and maintain
water mains and water distribution lines along roads within
the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County, State of
Washington, for a period of fourteen (14) ,years, referred
to Public Services Committee
f 6. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget to the 1983 Sheriff
budget, referred to Finance Committee
;_7) Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 82 -68 reducing the sales
tax rate in Whatcom County pursuant to the RCW 82.14.020(2)
Hansey introduced and moved for final passage the Resolution
declaring an emergency and authorizing the County Executive to employ
special engineering consultants to evaluate and investigate county
landfill disposal sites.
HANSEY MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE
RESOLUTION. Motion carried.
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HANSEY MOVED TO REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATION TO IMMEDIATELY PROCEED
IN THE NORMAL MANNER TO STUDY GROUNDWATER AND LEACHATE CONTROL IN
CONNECTION WITH COUNTY LANDFILLS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE BELLINGHAM AND WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT AND THE DEPART-
MENT OF ECOLOGY.
HANSEY MOVED TO AMEND HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE THAT THE STUDIES
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE CEDARVILLE AND Y ROAD SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
SITES, AND ANY CONTRACT AWARD SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL.
Motion to amend carried.
Motion as amended carried.
Hansey introduced the Resolution finding that continuation of
Ordinance No. 82 -68 as amended by Ordinance No. 83 -20, is necessary
for the operation of necessary county governmental services in 1984.
The Resolution was referred to the Finance Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Fawley stated the sales and use tax included in the budget should
be clarified as to where it appears in the budget. Hansey stated
there is no one specific area. Included in total revenue package.
HANSEY MOVED TO REQUEST THE CHAIRPERSON TO ANNOUNCE THE UPCOMING
VACANCY ON THE COUNCIL OF THE AT -LARGE POSITION AND THAT NAMES OF
THOSE INTERESTED SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL OFFICE BY DECEMBER
1, 1983. Motion carried and the Chair so announced the vacancy.
Meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
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