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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for August 20 1981WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCI1 Minutes August 20, 1981 The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Chairperson Van Zanten with Muensche.r, Hansey, Johnson, and Hawley present for roll. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Executive Louws stated the two overlimit transfers he was to present mould be held until the next meeting, September 3. Council confirmed the Executive's request for the appointment of Mr. Harvey Armintrout to the Development Disabilities Board. This appointment is to fill the unexpired term of Dale Hershey which will start immediately and expire December 31, 1981. FINAL CONSIDERATION'OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Hansey reported the Finance Committee had reviewed the following two ordinances and will be holding them two additional weeks because of a language conformancy problem: 1. Ordinance authorizing reimbursement from the Building Maintenance Fund, the.County Supply Fund, and the Ourrent °Expense 'Fund��-to-:Federal:-Shared Revehue:'.Fund 2. Ordinance authorizing.a'.revised budget for the Federal Shared Revenue Fund Hansey moved for final adoption the Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Law Library. He stated the Finance Committee reviewed the ordinance and recommended "do pass." Motion passed unanimously. Hansey moved for final adoption the Ordinance adopting a supplemental. budget for Federal Shared Revenue Fund 1.981 budget to provide for development of the Nor -Bell Wastewater Facility Plan. He stated the Finance Committee recommended "do pass." Motion passed unanimously. The Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program was before the Council for final adoption. Before the ordinance was considered the Chair polled the Council for any conf.lic•t of interest or appearance of fairness problems. Muenscher, Johnson, McIntyre, Hansey, and the Chair reported no conflicts. Correspondence was read into the record from Johnson, Ken King, and an affidavit from Bill Quehrn. Hawley read a statement saying there may be an appearance of fairness question for him and so abstained from discussion or voting on the matter. Whatcom County Counci' Minutes August 20, 1981 page two McIntyre entered the meeting at 7:50 P.M. Hansey moved for final adoption the ordinance amending the Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program. He stated that each member should have had an opportunity to review the ordinance. Muenscher read a three page memo he wrote into the record stating he would vote against the amendments and the reasons why. Van Zanten was concerned with the lack of protection for the Whatcom County Taxpayer. She was concerned with the continued provision of mitigation and insuring its effectiveness. She stated an insurance clause should be included. She stated -the Council could do one of two things: 1) hold up the amendments until the clause is formed or 2) agree to vote for the amendments and move to have the Planning commission expedite the additional amendments which address the question of mitigation. In the interest of moving the project along she would do the second. Roehl entered the meeting at 8:17 p.m. and was polled for any conflict of interest or appearance of fairness problems. Roehl reported no conflict. McIntyre referred to the Chair saying he was not polled for the appearance of fairness problem. The Chair so polled him with no conflict reported. Roehl commented he would vote "no" on the amendments because he did not see that there was a good basis for altering the program. He also stated the wording of the amendments is too broad. Motion to adopt the ordinance passed on a 4 -2 vote. ( Roehl, Muenscher voting no, Hawley abstaining) Hansey moved to request the Planning Commission to expedite their consideration of further amendments (the Clement proposal) which will address mitigation and compensation as a result of the potential. developments possible through the adoption of the preceding Shoreline Amendments and forward them to the County Council for consideration as speedily as possible. notion passed by a 6 -0 vote. (Hawley abstaining) Chairperson Van Zanten reported that the Ordinance in the matter of repealing the Whatcom County Interim Zoning Ordinance and adopting Title 20 Official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance for the geographic area commonly known as the Cherry Point- Ferndale Subarea had been discussed by Committee of the Whole August 18. The Committee is continuing its discussion next Tuesday, August 25, at 7:30 p.m. Whatcom County Cour. 1 Minutes August 20, 1981 page three Roehl moved for final adoption the Ordinance amending the Point Roberts Comprehensive Plan Text and M.'a.p from ro.sidential low density four dwelling units per acre to resort commercial four dwelling units per acre. He stated the Planning Committee recommended "do pass." Motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Van Zanten stated the Committee of the Whole recommended adopti.on of the Resolution in the matter of the adoption of an Affirmative Action Plan and Program for Equal Employment Opportunity for Whatcom County, Wash. Roehl moved the resolution for final adoption. Harold Raymond, Personnel Director, stated the plan has been approved by the Human Rights Commission. He had presented the Council with an amendment to page 22. Hansey moved to accept the amendment. Motion passed unanimousl. Motion to adopt the resolution passed unanimously. OPEN SESSION No one spoke in the opportunity of open session. OTHER BUSINESS Craig McConnell of the Agricultural Extension Office gave a horticulture program presentation. He reviewed the industry as a whole in the County stating there was a $5,000,000 loss in'agriculture this year. He also stated a number of programs, workshops, and seminars that the Extension office provides during the year. Roehl stated the Planning Committee discussed the Gerald L. Noe decision and was concerned with the ramifications of the decision. The Administration is redrafting the Findings of Fact. Discussion will be held at the next Council meeting, September 3, 1981. Communication was received from Puget Sound Power & Light Company regarding mortgaging their existing franchise. Van Zanten, stated she had consulted with the Prosecuting Attorney's office, who in turn said this could be done through resolution. Ellen Vaughn gave a brief explanation of what the.power company wanted to accomplish. Johnson introduced and moved for final adoption the Resolution consenting to an assignment for financing purposes of Puget Sound Power & Light Company's 25 -year water and waste water franchise on certain roads in Whatcom County, granted by Ordinance No. 79 -72. Motion passed unanimously. Whatcom County Counc, Minutes August 20, 1981 page four The decision regarding the request of Progressive Construction, Ltd. for extension of Preliminary Plat approval to create and develop a residential subdivision known as "Anderson Park Estates" was before the Council for consideration. Roehl stated that House Bill 320 applies here. The Planning Committee reviewed the request and recommended an extension for a period of 18 months be granted subject to the Hearing Examiner's conditions. Roehl so moved. motion passed unanimously. The decision regarding the request of Overlake Properties, Inc. for an extension of Preliminary Plat approval for the proposed plat of Tweed Twenty, Division No. 7 was before the Council for consideration. Roehl stated that House Bill 320 applies here also. The Planning Committee recommended an extension for a period of 21 months be granted subject to the original: Hearinft-EXamineir�'s conditions. 1 Roehl so moved. Motion passed unanimously. The decision regarding the request of Allan Wawryk for Preliminary Plat approval and conditional use permit to expand a Mobile Home Park known as "Evergreen Mobile Home Park was before the Council. Roehl stated that House Bill 320 also applies here as well. The Planning Committee reviewed the request and recommended approval of the Plat, the conditional use permit, and also two variances, subject to the Hearing Examiner's conditions. Roehl so moved. Motion passed unanimously. Johnson reported on the Sudden Valley Dog Control Zone situation. He stated the Executive had spoken with the Prosecuting Attorney's office and as a result was told the County could have a control zone in this private area. A map will need to be drawn up to show the boundaries of the proposed dog control zone and then the Council can proceed with setting up public hearing. The following two petitions were received by Council and referred to the Planning Committee: 1. Petition for lot line adjustment of Lots 2 & 3 in the Plat of Georgia Point, filed by Donald Hawley 2. Petition for lot line adjustment of Lots 14 & 15 in the Plat of Cedarbrook Court, filed by Ronald L. Jeffrey Whatcom County Coun 1 Minutes August 20, 1981 page five A petition was also filed by Consolidated Drainage Improvement District No. 31, to extend their district boundaries to include lands that are benefitted by the improvements and drainage of the district. JoAnn Miller, Whatcom County Conservation District, stated these areas had been overlooked in the original project. She stated the Council will need to assign a board of a appraisers to establish an assessment amount. Van Zanten was also concerned on whether or not a public hearing was needed. :"''. This will be clarified. Muenscher moved to accept the petition and proceed as required by law. Motion passed unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Hansey introduced the following two ordinances and they were referred to the Finance Committee by unanimous vote: 1. Ordinance authorizing .revised budgets for salary increases and.related benefit coverage within the budgets of the Agricultural Extension Service, Assigned Counsel, Assessor, Auditor, Building and Codes, Clerk, County Council., County Executive, District Court, Grants Management,; Hearing Examiner, Juvenile Court /Probation, Law Library, Medical Examiner, Personnel, Planning, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Works Administration, Treasurer, and Non - Department`al budgets within the Current Expense Fund 2. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for salary increases and related benefit coverage within the Federal Shared Revenue Fund Roehl introduced the Resolution in the matter of submitting to the voters a proposal to fund. an emergency telephone system. It was referred to Committee of the Whole by unanimous vote. Hansey introduced and moved for final adoption the Resolution regarding final application to the Department of Social and Health Services for Referendum 37 Funds for a project proposed by the Work Shop to construct a building. Motion passed unanimously. Whatcom County Council Minutes August 20, 1981 page six Hansey introduced and moved for final adoption the Resolution regarding final application to the Department of Social and Health Services for Referendum 37 Funds for a project proposed by Whatcom Association of Training Centers to remodel a building in Bellingham. Motion passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS Van Zanten stated there would be a Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, August 25, 1981 to discuss the Ordinance relating to Title 20. Roehl stated that the application of Baker's Acres for Preliminary Plat approval would be scheduled for the next Planning Committee meeting. Meeting adjourned 9:45 p.m.