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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for July 1 1982WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes July 1, 1982 The County Council meeting was called to order Thursday, July 1, 1982 at 7:38 p.m., by Chair Roehl. All members were present with the exception of Hansey. The minutes of the June 17 meeting were approved as presented. OPEN SESSION Paul Graff spoke regarding concerns about disposal of asbestos at the "Y" Road Dump. He also submitted photographs to the Council. Louws stated there are no plans to go ahead with the asbestos disposal at the "Y" Road Dump. EXECUTIVE ITEMS The first Executive item was the appointment of the Pub- lic Defender. Johnson moved to confirm the Executive's appoint- ment of Jon Ostlund to the office of Public Defender. Cole spoke in favor of confirmation. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Ostlund was present and accepted his newly appointed posi- tion. Executive Louws presented a six -month fiscal report to Council and stated his preliminary 1983 budget includes imposi- tion of a $.25 and $.50 Real Estate Excise tax. The Chair and Finance_ Committee Chair will set up a meeting on the matter. J�id Award - Van Zanten stated the Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid and she so moved to award the bid to Henefin & Associates in-the amount of $174,095.00, in- clusive of items 14, 15, 16, and 17 and approve the request for reimburseable work presented to the County by Whatcom County Water District No. 7. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Louws presented the Council with a Resolution which would authorize the Nor -Bell Waste Water Facilities Plan, Alternate No. 3, and also a 20 page agreement with Ferndale and an agreement with the consultants Harper -Owes. A special Whatcom County Council Minutes July 1, 1982 page two Council meeting will be set up Wednesday, July 7, 1982, at 7:30 a.m. to consider the items. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION The Resolution in the matter of the Whatcom County Compre- hensive Road Program was before the Council. They received the Planning Commission and Agency Report regarding capital expendi- ture project of the Whatcom County Six Year Transportation Im- provement Program to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Cole stated the Public Service Committee had reviewed the documents and he so moved for final passage of the resolu- tion. Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Hawley reported the findings of the Rate Review Board re- garding subscriber rates of Delta Cable-Television, Ltd., in the Point Roberts Area. He stated the Board recommended a $10.00, Canadian Funds, fee,for services. Van Zanten so moved to accept the Boards report of the $10.00, Canadian Fund, fee, to be effective July 1, 1982. Motion passed unanimously. Hawley stated the Board also recommended that the rate increases be reviewed year to year instead of every two years,•the second quarter. Van Zanten moved to have the matter reviewed by the Public Services Committee. Motion passed unanimously. The Chair will send a letter to Delta Cable Television, Ltd. of the result of the meeting. Council received the Park and Recreation's request for exemption from certain sections of the Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance .with regards to the Blaine Air Force Station. Van Zanten moved to have the Administration draft a Resolution on the matter. Motion passed unaimously. Council also received the Planning Commission Resolution and Planning Agency report regarding the capital expenditure project of the Nor -Bell Waste Water Facility Plan and supple- mental engineering report for the Nor -Bell Interceptor to the Cherry Point /Ferndale Subarea Comprehensive Plan. Whatcom County Council Minutes July 1, 1982 page three An Open Space application filed by Jake W. Reimer was re- ceived and sent to the Planning Commission for review. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Van Zanten moved to add to the agenda as item seven the Resolution in the matter of the disposal of Whatcom County Surplus Property pursuant to Revised Code of Washington 36.34.130. Motion passed on a 5 -0 vote. (Johnson out) Van Zanten introduced and moved for final passage an emer- gency Ordinance extending the existing Interim Zoning Ordinance, adopted on July 6, 1972 to August 6, 1982. Motion passed on a 5 -0 vote. (Johnson out) Van Zanten introduced an ordinance extending the existing Interim Zoning Ordinance, adopted on July 6, 1972, to July 5, 1984. It will be back on the Council's July 15 agenda for final consideration. The following ordinances were introduced by Van Zanten and referred to the Finance Committee: 1. Ordinance authorizing the distribution of Public Utility District Privilege Tax Revenues 2. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the County Alcoholism Fund of 1982 3. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Juvenile Court /Probation Budget of 1982 4. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Federal Shared Revenue Fund of-1982 Van Zanten introduced and moved for final adoption the Res - solution in the matter of the disposal of Whatcom County Surplus property pursuant to Revised Code of Washington 36.34.130. Van Zanten moved to amend the resolution on line 18j to change the period to a comma and add the following: "on the condi- tion that all proceeds go into the Whatcom Medic -I (Ambulance) Fund." Motion passed on a 5 -0 vote. (Johnson out) Motion to adopt the resolution as amended passed on a 5 -0 vote. ( Johnson out) Whatcom County Council Minutes July 1, 1982 page four COMMITTEE REPORTS Van Zanten, Finance Committee - Discussion held regarding the routine ambulance transfers. A Joint City /County Finance Committee meeting will be set up to discuss the matter. The administration is seeking to modify the contract with the City of Lynden regarding the ambulance. Office has received the update of the County Code books. They are, on sale for $69.00, which includes an update. The Executive will send a letter to the Whatcom County Bar Associa- tion notifying them of this. Roehl He stated the matter of the EMS Levy needs to be reviewed by the Public Services and Finance Committees. He stated the Ferry rates were to be reviewed at the six - month level. He has the administration reviewing them. The Chair will set up a meeting with the Finance Committee.Chair. Cole - The Joint Transportation Committee has released the trans- portation study. He will take the matter up with.the Chair. Johnson - The matter of the Birch Bay area residents concerns regarding litter, restrooms, signs, speed limit, paths, and parking were discussed. Johnson moved to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.