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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for August 6 1981WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes August 6, 1981 The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Chairperson Van Zanten with all members present for roll. When approving the minutes Hawley requested that the tapes be recorded -as part of the official record. Van Zanten stated that the tapes were the official record and the minutes were just a summary of the meetings. The minutes were approved as presented. HEARINGS Hearing was declared open on the Ordinance regarding the matter of placing a stop sign on Paradise Drive. No testimony was given and the hearing was closed. Johnson reported the Public Safety Committee recommendll "do pass." Johnson so moved. Motion passed unanimously. Hearing was declared open on the Ordinance adopting a 1981 budget for the Public Works Department, County Garage -shop Construction Fund. Van Zanten stated that this ordinance would establish a budget to expend the funds of the $750,000 in bonds. No testimony was given and the hearing; was closed. Hansey reported the Finance Committee recommended "do pass." Hansey so moved. Motion passed unanimously. Hearing was declared open on the Petition to alter plat lines in the Block 4, Bennett Hill Supplemental, filed by Elmer Buckner and Floyd Porter. Both petitioners were present. Mr. Buckner stated this was being done in order to straighten the property line. Hearing was closed. Roehl stated the Planning Committee recommended "do pass" with the intention that a cross reference of recordation be done with the Building and Codes Department. R.oehl so moved. Motion passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Council confirmed the Executive's request for the appointments made to the following Board's: WHATCOM COUNTY T.V. RECEPTION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 Dolores Davis Calvin Johnson MUSEUM BOARD Both are three year terms, started 8/31/81 to 8/31/84. Mr. Rob Gisher Three year term'starting 12/31/80 to 12/31/83 WHATCOM COUNTY INFIRMARY Mr. Herbert Miller Six year term starting 1/15/81 to 1/15/87 T Minutes August 6, 1981 page two PARK BOARD Fred Chesterley Carolyn Johnson All six year terms starting 7/1/81 to 6/30/87 Chester L. Lackey The Executive shall notify the persons appointed in ,writing. Executive Louws also presented the Council with the First six -month financial recap for 1981. He reviewed the recap pointing out that he has asked all departments to cut their budget three (3) percent for 1982. The recap was accepted as information. OPEN SESSION Robert Frost, Guide Meridian, Bellingham, addressed the salaries of the non -union employees within the County. He asked for specific salaries and increases of the said employees. Chairperson Van Zanten stated that the information was available in the Council office for review. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Hansey moved for final adoption the Ordinance regarding a supple- mental budget request for Nor -Bell Nursing Home. He stated the Finance Committee reviewed this and recommended "do pass." He stated this does include funds for the salary increases of employees. Motion passed unanimously. Hansey moved for final adoption the Ordinance adopting a supplemental budget for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Management Fund 1981 budget. Hansey stated the Finance Committee recommends "do pass." This supplemental will appropriate money for improvements, other than buildings, to the Cedarville Site. Motion passed unanimously. Hansey moved for final adoption the Ordinance authorizing a revised budget increasing the Non - Departmental of -the Current Expense Fund. He stated the Finance Committee recommended "do pass" with a clerical correctior on line 142, to bracket the amount "$500.00." This increase is for the purchase of dog tags in order to issue licenses. Motion passed unanimously. Hawley moved for final adoption.the Resolution in the matter of adoption of Whatcom County's Six -Year Comprehensive Road Program stating the Public Safety Committee recommended "do pass." Hawley also stated the Cabrant Road would be a part of the one -year program, which Council would receive after the six -year program was adopted. Motion passed unanimously. 0 Minutes August 6, 1981 page three Muenscher moved for final adoption the Resolution regarding the matter of adoption of Whatcom Count= Coinprehensive Solid 101aste Manage- ment Plan. Hansey stated lie had no amendments to the plan. Roehl stated the administration would do the costs comparison. Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSI:.NrESS The vacation of the Plat of Lummi Park, petitioned for by II. L. Kelle,.7. was again before the Council for review. Roehl stated the Planning committee had reviewed it a second time and was.awaiting for additional information. Roehl moved to table the petition until Council receives a report back from the administration. Motion passed unanimously. Council considered the decision regarding the request for a one year extension of the Preliminary Plat of Sea Cliffe Park. Roehl stated the Planning committee reviewed this, discussing House Bill 320. The Committee requested the Prosecuting Attorney's office to draft a Resolution to state the intent of the Council is to have House Bill 320 be retro- active in the County. Roehl moved to grant the 1 year extension from today's da.te upon finding of evidence of good faith. A final written decision shall be made. Motion passed unanimously. The decision regarding the request of Point Roberts Development Company for an extension of Preliminary Plat approval to create and develop a .residential subdivision known as "Whalen Estates" was before the Council for consideration. Roehl also stated that House Bill 320 applies here also. He recommended that the request for extension be granted for a period of 21 months subject to the Hearing Examiner's conditions. Roehl so moved. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion was held regarding -the leasing of the residence located at 5256 Northwest Avenue. Paul Rushing was not present to comment on the bid situation. Johnson stated he had driven by the property and said the area needs to be cleaned up.and the lawn mowed. Van Zanten stated a letter would be sent to the administration requesting this to be done. Discussion was also held regarding the Whatcom County Cablevision Franchise. Correspondence was received from the Cablevision stating their rate increases and rational for them. Hansey moved to refer the communication received to the Ad -hoc Committee for further consideration. A meeting has also been set up between the Cablevision, Executive, and Chair of the Council for August 18, J.9F31. Motion passed unanimously. Minutes August 6, 1981_ page four The petition requesting a lot line adjustment in Kindlund's Short Plat, filed by Steven.S. and Jan Lambert Kales was received and sent 'to the Planning Committee for review. The petition requesting a road to be named in,Eagle Creek Short Plat to be known as "Eagle Flyway," filed by residents of the said area was received and sent the Public Safety Committee for review. The petition requesting the closure of a portion of Lake Whatcom Boulevard north of Cable Street, filed by residents of said area was .received and sent to the Public Safety Committee for review. The petition requesting the vacation of County Road known as "Cedar Acres," filed by Henry and Lois Sybouts was received and sent to the Planning Committee and the Planning and Enginner's Departments for review. Application was received and Application Preliminary Plat known as "Anders for review. for classification as Open Space sent to the Planning Commission of Progressive Construction Ltd. approval to create and develop a on Park Estates" was received and b Land filed by R. Sygitowic for review. for extension of residential subdivision sent the Planning Comm;. ,t( Application of Washington Loggers Corporation for Preliminary Plat approval to resubdivide Lot 88 of Bakerview Addition, to known as "Baker's Acres" was received and sent to the Planning Committee for review. Request by Overlake Properties, Inc. for an extension of Preliminary Plat approval for the proposed plat of Tweed Twenty, Division No. 7 was received and sent to the Planning Committee for review. Communication was received from S. J. Wallace, President Point Roberts Registered Voters Association and sent to the Prosecuting Attorney's office for review and also clarification of RCW's 58.11 and 36.11. Communication was received from J. P. Daem, 14.anager, Sudden Valley Community Association requesting the. status of the Sudden Valley proposed dog control zone. There was a question of legal jurisdiction on private property. Johnson will check with the Prosecuting Attorney's office and report to the Council at the August 20 meeting. Minutes August 6, 1981 page five Communication was received from A. Jansen, I -5 Properties regarding; the zoning at the I -5 and C- randview interchange. Council will hold the discussion on this until the Ordinance relating, to the zoning in this area is introduced and. up for final consideration. Communication was also received from members of the Y- Squalicum Water Association concerned with Water District No. 10. The petition was sent to the Planning Committee for review. The application of Allan Wawryk for Preliminary Plat approval and conditional use permit to expand a Mobile Home Park known as "Evergreen Mobile Home Park" was added to the agenda by unanimous vote. The applicatic>r was received and sent to the Planning Committee for review. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Roehl moved to add to the agenda the Ordinance adopting a supplemental budget for Federal Shared Revenue Fund 1981 budget to provide for develop- ment of the Nor -Bell Wastewater Facility Plan and the Ordinance amending the Point Roberts Comprehensive Plan Text and Map from residential low density four dwelling units per acre to resort commercial four dwelling unit per acre. Motion passed unanimously. The following ordinances were introduced by Hansey and referred to the Finance Committee for review by unanimous Council vote: 1. Ordinance authorizing reimbursement from the Building INIain- tenance Fund, the County Supply fund and the Current Exexpense Fund to Federal Shared Revenue Fund 2. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Federal Shared Revenue Fund 3. Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Law Library Hansey introduced the Ordinance regarding the matter of the Planning Commissioner's Amendments to the Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program and was referred to full Council at the meeting of August 20, by a 5 -0 vote. (Johnson and Hawley abstained) Roehl introduced 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 and it was referred to Committee of the Whole by unanimous vote. Minutes August 6, 1981 page six Item 6, Resolution regarding the matter of the Steel Gravel Pit, was.removed from the agenda because it had not yet been .received from the administration. Roehl introduced and moved for final adoption the Resolution in the matter of formation of Whatcom County Road Improvement District No. 5 for improvement of Coronado Avenue, Lewis Avenue, and Columbus Avenue, in portions of the Plat of Gevena Amended and South Geneva, to County standards, Hawley stated the Publi.s Safety Committee reviewed this and recommended "do pass." Motion passed unanimously. A hearing date will now be set up. Hawley introduced the Resolution in the matter of the adoption of an affirmative action plan and program for Equal Employment Opportunity, for Whatcom County, Washington. It was referred to the Council as a whole at the August 20 meeting by unanimous vote. Hansey introduced the Ordinance adopting a, supplemental budget for Federal Shared Revenue Fund 1981 budget to provide for development of the Nor -Bell Wastewater Facility Plan and by unanimous vote it was referred to the Finance Committee for review. Roehl introduced the Ordinance amending the Point Roberts Comprehensive Plan Text and Map from residential low density four dwelling units per acre to resort commercial four dwelling units per acre and by unanimous vote it was referred to the Planning Committee for review. COMMITTEE REPORT'S Hawley stated he was going to check with the Prosecuting Attorney's office on some decisions that had been made July 16 and 22, 1981. Johnson stated he would pursue the Sudden Valley dog control situation. Hawley requested that more information be given on the exempt employee,,-; salaries besides the Resolution that was passed. He stated he would like to be shown how the salaries were figured. He would like them explained. Muenscher stated he was tired of the insinuations that were being made by one Council member to the rest of.the Council. Johnson stated he would be getting busier with his Jail Commission meetings and requested that his place on the Finance Committee be changed with Muenscher on the Public Works Committee. Hansey so moved to amend the Committee assignments. Motion passed unanimously. Hansey moved to adjourn. Motion passed by -a. 6 -1 vote. (Hawley) Meeting adjourned 9:1.7 p.m.