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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for February 4 1982WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes February 4, 1982 The Council meeting of February 4, 1982 was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Chair Roehl with all members present. The minutes of the January 21, 1982 meeting were approved as presented. The minutes of the Special Council meeting of February 1, 1982 will be held over until the February 18 meeting. HEARINGS Hearing was declared open on the proposed vacation of a portion of County Road No. 458 to provide for realignment of said road. No testimony was given and the hearing was closed. Cole reported the Public Services Committee recommended approval of the vacation. Cole so moved to approve the vacation to realign the road. Motion passed unanimously. An appropriate order will be drafted. EXECUTIVE ITEMS The Bid Award for the construction of the Whatcom County Jail Facility was before the Council for consideration. Executive Louws recommended approval of the bid from Wilcox Construction, Inc. of Seattle, in the amount of $8,751,915. A base bid of $7,814,000, less deduction of alternatives 1, 2, E2, E3, E4 in the amount of $202,050, plus sales tax of $479,553, A & E of $498,582, Contingency of $161,830 for a grand total of $8,751,915. Van Zanten stated the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid as presented by Executive Louws. Van Zanten so moved to approve the bid of Wilcox Construction, Inc. in the amount of $8,751,915, with the deleted alternatives, and that it is the County's intent to fund the deficit amount of the construction in the year 1983, and have the Executive notify the State accordingly. Motion passed on a 6 -0 vote. (Johnson abstained) Executive Louws also presented a memo to Council requesting to meet with them on the matter of Solid Waste Disposal. A Committee of the Whole meeting will be set up for Thursday, February 11, 1982. Executive Louws presented the 1982 Tourist Promotion Service Agreement between Whatcom County and the Bellingham / Whatcom County Visitors & Convention Bureau in the amount of $2,900 for Council's approval. Van Zanten stated the Finance Committee recommended approval Whatcom County Counc__ Minutes February 4, 1982 page two of the agreement. Van Zanten so moved to authorize the Executive to sign the agreement on behalf of the County for finalization. Motion passed unanimously. OPEN SESSION Robert Frost, 5602 Guide Meridian, requested that some standards be set for drainage systems in the County. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Sunderman, 999 Larson Road spoke to continued flooding problems at Northwest and Larson Roads. Bob Anderson, Water District No. 10, addressed the Council regarding a meeting date and time for the Planning Committees of both the City and County to discuss concerns and responsibilities each jurisdiction has in the management of the Lake Whatcom water resource. The meeting will be set for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, in the Mayor's Board Room. Earl Milney, 5399 Northwest Road, stated that ditches and culverts need to be cleaned out. A. J. Gold, 190 West Lake Samish, addressed Council Member Muenscher regarding his handgun proposal. He will meetiakg with Muenscher after the meeting to discuss the matter. OTHER BUSINESS The request for Preliminary Plat approval of Seapark Estates was before the Council for final consideration. Hansey moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to the Technical Committees report, and to clarify in the conditions on page 5, paragraph 1, that the developer shall deposit the money in an escrow account for the community association's use in the development of the park. Motion passed on a 6 -0 vote. (Johnson not present) The request for Preliminary Plat approval of Sunset Heights was before the Council for final consideration. Hansey stated the Planning Committee recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to the Hearing Examiner's Conditions and also the additional condition of a "no protest" clause being placed on the plat. Whatcom County CounG-1 Minutes February 4, 1982 page three Hansey so moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to the Hearing Examiner's Conditions and also the addition of a "no protest" clause on the plat .stating that the developer and community association agree that they will not protest the formation of future local improvement districts. Motion passed on a 6 -0 vote. (Johnson not present) Review was held on correspondence to the City of Bellingham regarding coordination of Land Use Planning between the City and the County. Paragraph two, last sentence was amended to read "Therefore, it is our practice to encourage residential growth in and around existing urban areas." Cole s'o moved to send the letter on to the City as corrected. Motion passed unanimously. The application requesting extension of time regarding Prelimin- ary Plat of Harborview Estates was received and sent to the Planning and Development Committee for review. The petition to vacate unimproved right of way at the West end of the Lampman Road was received and sent to the Public Services Committee for review. The application for Open Space classification filed by Cheryllyn Ball was received and sent to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Van Zanten introduced and moved for final passage the Resolution in the matter of cancellation of uncollectable personal property taxes more than six years delinquent. Motion passed unanimously. Van Zanten introduced and moved for final passage the Resolution of intent to vacate a portion of County Road No. 63, Telegraph Road, - located in Section 10, Township 39 North, Range 3 East of W.M. Van Zanten moved amend the legal description to read as follows: That portion of Road No. 63, Old Telegraph Road, not previously vacated, running northeasterly through Section 10, Township 39 North, Range 3 East of W.M. Motion to amend passed unanimously. Motion to adopt the resolution passed unanimously. A public hearing will be set up. A memo will also be sent to the Prosecuting Attorney's office in regards to the legal description. 11 Whatcom County Council Minutes February 4, 1982 page four Johnson introduced the Ordinance to increase the speed limit on Britton Road and it was sent to the Law and Justice Committee by unanimous vote. A public hearing will also be set up. Hansey introduced the Ordinance amending the Point Roberts Comprehensive Plan Map from Residential Low Density to Resort Commercial for a one acre site located in the West Central portion of Point Roberts, Washington. It was referred to the Planning and Development Committee by unanimous vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Van Zanten stated she will be Chair of the Finance Committee, which will meet the Tuesday the week of Council at 4:00 p.m. She stated several items being considered in Committee, 1) Fire Marshal Services, 2) Prosecuting Attorney's office request for additional monies for the payment of negotiations with Seattle City Light for 1982. Cole will Chair the Public Services Committee, which will meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 10, at 3:00 p.m. Hansey will Chair the Planning and Development Committee, which will meet the Thursday of the week before Council at 4:30 p.m. Johnson will Chair the Law and Justice Committee, which will meet on Council evenings as needed at 7:00 p.m. Muenscher moved to excuse Johnson fromthe Council meeting of February 18, 1982 due to a Jail Commission meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Hansey stated that the matter of the Shoreline Management Amendments appeal will be discussed at the February 18 meeting. Roehl stated there will be a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Plan. A Committee of the Whole meeting is also set for Thursday, February 11, at 7:30 a.m. to discuss Nor -Bell Sewer Project and the Solid Waste Disposal matter. Johnson stated that accidents involving a County vehicle should be relayed to the Executive as soon as possible. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.