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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for May 6 1982WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Minutes The Whatcom County Council meeting of May 6, 1982 was called to order by Chairman Roehl at 7:35 p.m. with Van Zanten, Hawley and Muenscher present and Johnson absent. Cole and Hansey entered the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Also present were County Executive John Louws; Bill Trimm, Planning Department;and Nat Dickinson, Grants. The minutes of the April 15, 1982 meeting of the Council were approved with the following corrections: 1) page 2 paragraph 1: Charles R.ebsen Robinson 2) The addition of a paragraph under Final Consideration regarding the passage of the Ordinance establishing a 1982 budget for the Public Defender Department OPEN SESSION Robert Frost, 5602 Guide Meridian, spoke in regard to atomic waste being transported from Vancouver, B. C. into Washington State. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Executive Louws presented the Agreement between Whatcom County and the International Organization of Master, Mate and Pilots Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific for approval by the Council. Van Zanten presented the Finance Committee's recommenda- tion that the Council grant the Executive authority to sign the contract. She so moved. She expressed appreciation for Harold Raymond's explanatory cover letter. Motion carried with Hawley abstaining. The Executive presented the Sun Community Services property acquisition and expenditure of Referendum 37 Funds for approval by the Council. He commented that the State contract for purchase and related costs has been received. The purchase cost will be $132,500. Van Zanten presented the Finance Committee's recommen- dation that the Council grant the Executive authority to act in the purchase. She so moved. Motion carried. The Council approved the following bid awards as presented by the Executive and recommended by the Finance Committee: 1. Bid award to Whatcom Builders, Alternate II, in the amount of $16,630. including taxes, for the Grandview Road Cross - Culvert Whatcom County -)uncil May 6, 1982 Minutes - page two 2. Bid award to Lynden Transport, Inc., in the amount of $19,678.90 including taxes, for crushed limestone for the Park Department The Council approved the line -item transfers within the Nor -Bell Nursing Home Fund in the amount of $14,459.00. Executive Louws presented the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation proposal to help fund Lynden Park and Recreation plans to develop ball fields. The request is for $26,000. Van Zanten moved the following: "The Council concurs with the Park Board to provide $26,000. from the Parks Acquisition and Improvement (Bond Issue) Fund to the Lynden Recreation Commission for use in completing their Outdoor Recreation Complex. "The Park Board is further requested to have their agree- ment with the City of Lynden state that the Recreation Complex will be open for use to county residents as well as city residents and that the provision of this money in no way obligates the County to share in maintenance and operation costs." Motion carried. The Executive then reviewed the Quarterly Fiscal Report of January 1 through March 31, 1982 for Whatcom County. He noted that the Adjusted 1982 Reserve Balance, including a $250,000. revenue amount not yet received from Seattle City Light, is $417,698.00. The balance of unbudgeted Federal Shared Revenue Funds is $75,100. The Executive pointed out that expenditures in the County Road Fund were significantly adjusted because of winter storm damage. Van Zanten expressed the Council's appreciation of Executive Louws's work on the budget and cooperation with the Finance Committee. She also expressed appreciation for the cooperation s d C°eee tea of all Count y Department Director remaining hin �ce ' lu dget. Executive Louws requested Council to review their decision regarding the Shoreline Amendments appeal. Van Zanten moved to add to the Agenda the resolution in the matter of the amendment to the Whatcom County Shorelines Management Program and repealing Ordinance 81 -88. After a recess during which the Council was given the ._ Whatcom County juncil May 6, 1982 Minutes - page three opportunity to review the Resolution, Van Zanten moved for final passage of the Resolution. Hansey moved to postpone the motion until May 20, 1982, the next Council meeting. He requested more time to consider both Van Zanten's resolution and Cole's resolution on the same issue. Motion to postpone failed. Cole stated that his proposed resolution addresses not only the appeal but further action on industrial development at Cherry Point. He commented that Van Zanten's resolution does not reflect the opinion of all Council members. Several members of the Council felt that it would be more appropriate to address the development issue separately. Van Zanten proposed to delete the section of her motion regarding the repeal of Ordinance No. 81 -88. Motion for final passage of the Resolution in the matter of the amendment to Whatcom County Shorelines Management Program failed. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLD TI'ONS AND ORDINANCES Van Zanten moved for final passage the ordinance authorizing the abolition of past due taxes and interest thereon into the Public Health Pooling Fund, and the authorizing of the transfer of said monies now therein from the Public Health Pooling Fund to the Current Expense Fund. She presented the Finance Committee's recommendation for "do pass ". After no further discussion, motion carried by �t vote of 5 -0 (Muenscher). Van Zanten moved for final passage the ordinance authorizing a revised Whatcom County Jail Budget within the Current Expense Fund. She presented the Finance Committee's recommendation of "do pass ". There was no further discussion. Motion carried by a vote of 4 -0 (Cole, Muenscher) Van Zanten moved for final passage the ordinance authorizing a revised budget for Non - Departmental within the Current Expense Fund (Animal Control Services). She presented the Finance Commit- tee's recommendation of "do pass ". No further discussion. Motion carried by a vote of 5 -0 (Cole). Van Zanten moved for final passage the ordinance authorizing a revised budget for Non - Departmental within the Current Expense 7 Whatcom County "ouncil May 6, 1982 Minutes - page four Fund (Economic Futures Task Force). She further moved acceptance of Draft 2 of the ordinance. Motion to accept Draft 2 carried. Draft 2 of the ordin.ancebeing before the Council, Van Zanten presented the Finance Committee's recommendation for "do pass ". No further discussion. Motion for final passage carried (5 -0, Cole). Van Zanten moved for final passage the ordinance approving a revised budget for the Parks and Recreation Fund. She presented the Finance Committee's recommendation of "do pass ". No further discussion. Motion passed by a vote of 5 -0 (Cole). Van Zanten moved for final passage the ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Federal Shared Revenue Fund to provide for the Nor -Bell Wastewater Facility Plan. She presented the Finance Committee's recommendation of "do pass ". Motion carried by a vote of 5 -0 (Cole). OTHER An informational presentation of the Referendum 39 Lake Whatcom Restoration Study was given by Nat Dickinson and Bill Trimm. The Study willassess current water quality of Lake Whatcom, examine existing and potential pollution threats, and recommend measures to protect or improve the Lake water quality. The Restoration Grant provides for two phases, one of study and one of implementation. The Study is scheduled for completion in February of 1984. Hansey suggested that language in various county ordinances be clarified to specify Phase I or Phase 2 of the Study. Nominations to the Board of Equalization opened. Russ Motschenbacher and Sue Guthrie were nominated at the Council meeting of 4/15/82. Hansey moved to close the nominations and to cast a ballot for the re- appointment of Motschenbacher and Guthrie. Motion carried. Chairman Roehl reminded the Council members to consider nominations for the Public Defender Advisory Committee. Nomina- tions will be opened at the meeting of May 20, 1982. The Hearing Examiner's recommendations regarding the request for Preliminary Plat approval of Peaceful Valley Division 2 were received. Hansey moved to refer the recommendations to the Planning Whatcom County uncil May 6, 1982 Minutes - page five and Development Committee. Motion carried. Correspondence from Scott Paper Company offering to schedule a meeting regarding the use of chemicals in the forest and the results to water quality in Watershed areas was received. Council requested the Chair to set up a meeting with appropriate individuals, particularly those responsible for the Lake Whatcom Restoration Study, notified. Muenscher suggested that a disin- terested party with technical knowledge would be appropriate. Correspondence from Nationwide Cablevision requesting an extension of its franchise was received and referred to the Public Services Committee. Correspondence and petition regarding the Urban Fringe area was received. The Chairman commented that a file is open in the office. A petition regarding the Cedarville Dump site filed by residents of that area was received. Van Zanten requested that the Chair respond by letter to the petitioners stating that the City of Bellingham has settled a contract which forestalls their concerns regarding incineration; and actually reducing tonnage, at the Cedarville Dump. Motion carried. A petition requesting the formation of a dog control zone in the Laurel Grove area filed by residents of that area was received and referred to the Law and Justice Committee. A petition requesting a lot line vacation filed by J. D. and Marcile Jones was received and referred to the Planning and Development Committee. Open Space applications filed by Thorstenson Trust and Thorstenson Trust "B" were received and referred to the Planning Commission. Whatcom County Rural Library's 1981 Annual Report was received. It is on file in the Council Office. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES Van Zanten moved to add to the Agenda after No. 1 an ordinance relating to the regulation of privately -owned burglary or robbery alarm systems; establishing permit requirements; and prescribing fees and penalties. Motion carried. Whatcom County C ncil May 6, 1982 Minutes - page six Cole introduced and moved for referral to the Law and Justice Committee the following: 1) Resolution relating to robbery and burglary alarm regulation and setting an annual fee for monitoring service and false alarms 2) Ordinance relating to the regulation of privately - owned burglary or robbery alarm systems; establishing permit requirements; and prescribing fees and penalties Motion carried. Van Zanten introduced and moved to refer to the Public Services Committee the ordinance altering the boundaries of Electoral Precincts within Whatcom County. Motion carried. Van Zanten introduced and moved to refer to the Finance Committee the following: 1) Ordinance authbrizing a revised budget for the Prosecuting Attorney's budget within the Current Expense Fund 2) Ordinance revising the Alcoholism Program Fund to encompass the Cosmos Program Motion carried. Cole introduced and moved to refer to the Law and Justice Committee the ordinance regarding the matter of modifying the stop sign control at the intersection of Bennett Drive and Airport Drive. Motion carried. Van Zanten introduced and moved to refer to the Law and Justice Committee the ordinance regarding the matter of changing the stop sign control at the intersection of Seacrest Drive and Sunrise Road, Lummi Island. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Cole reported that the Public Services Committee at its meeting of May 12, 1982 will discuss the Emergency Telephone Service (911) and lowering the minimum level of Lake Whatcom. Chairman Roehl reminded the Council of upcoming meetings and suggested that the ordinance regarding appointments to boards and commissions be added to the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 12, 1982. There being no further business before the Council, meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Next regularly scheduled meeting of the Council will be May 20, 1982. 0