Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for July 2 1981WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes July 2, 1981 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. with Van Zanten, Roehl, Hawley, Muenscher, Johnson, and McIntyre present for roll. Hansey arrived after the minutes were approved. The minutes were approved with a correction made by McIntyre on page 1, paragraph 1, line 10 to add after the word "would" insert "not." A correction was also made on page 1, paragraph 2, line 17 to change the word "Works'' to Safety." On page 6, paragraph 1, line 10 a clerical correction was made to insert the words "(See attached)" after the work "law." SPECIAL ITEM OF BUSINESS A presentation was given by John Horsley, Kitsap County Commissioner, regarding NACO membership. He stated various efforts made by NACO to help the State of Washington. Horsley stated every County in Washington is a member of NACO, and nationally the total is approximately 2012. Johnson asked the Chair what needed to be done in order to reconsider the vote on a previous ordinance regarding NACO that was denied at the June 18, 1981 Council meeting. Van Zanten stated the Ordinance would need to be reintro- duced. The ordinance will be added later to the agenda, under introductions. HEARINGS Hearing was declared open on the petition to alter plat lines in Boynton Sunset Tracts, filed by Richard Biesheuvel. The petitioner was present. No testimony was given and the hearing was closed. The Planning Department had no objections to the alteration. Muenscher reported the Planning Committee recommended approval. Muenscher so moved to approve the alteration of the plat lines. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Hearing was declared open on the petition to vacate a portion of Central Avenue in the Plat of Miller's Addition to the town of Glacier, filed by Whatcom County Fire District No. 19. The property is to be used for a parking lot for the fire hall. Petitioners were not present. No testimony was given and the hearing was closed. The Planning Department had reviewed this petition and were concerned that Lots 4 and 5 had no access to them. Muenscher reported from the Planning Committee stating they were also concerned with Lots 4 and 5. They were also concerned T Minutes July 2, 1981 page two with the assessed value of the property. The Planning committee was not sure if the Fire District should be charged for the property. Johnson stated he had no problems with giving the property to the District without charging them. Van Zanten stated that Lots 2 through 6 in Block 5 are owned by Mt. Baker Recreation Association. Hawley recommended the petition back to the Planning Committee for further review, to be back on the Council agenda July 16. EXECUTIVE ITEMS Council confirmed the Executive's request for the appointments of Dr. Zoet and Dr. Trimingha.m to the Mental Health and Drug Abuse Board. Their terms begin July 2, 1981 and expire December 31, 1982. The Executive shall notify the persons appointed in writing. The Executive also presented the Council with a line item transfer. In the Equipment Rental & Revolving Fund, FROM: 591 -10 Operating Expenses $ 5,000. 592 -10 Operating Expenses 9,600. 596 -10 Operating Expenses 3,000. 597 -10 Operating Expenses 400. $18,000. TO: 591 -90 Overhead Expenses $ 5,000. 592 -90 Overhead Expenses 9,600. 596 -90 Overhead Expenses 3,000. 597 -90 Overhead Expenses 400. ;. X01 The Executive explained this needs to be done in order to comply with the Barge Manual. Hansey stated the Finance Committee recommended "do pass." Hansey so moved to approve the transfer. _ Motion passed by unanimous vote. OPEN SESSION No one spoke in the opportunity of Open Session. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES The Ordinance authorizing a supplemental budget for Federal Shared Revenue Fund (Prosecuting Attorney) was before the Council for consideration. Johnson so moved for final adoption of the ordinance. He stated the Financ Committee recommended "do pass." The supplement is needed to pay additional Minutes July 2, 1981 page three expenditures due to travelling and boarding of witnesses that were needed in major cases. Roehl asked if the costs are known at budget time. Van Zanten stated this is an unpredictable expense. McIntyre suggested the Departments be made to stay within their budgets. Iiansey stated these items could not be determined at budget time. He stated many witnesses had been brought from out of State this year. Motion to approve the ordinance passed on a 6 -1 vote. (McIntyre) OTHER BUSINESS Roehl moved to add the petition to vacate Lot 7 of " Lummi Park on Lummi Island" as well as portions of the 15 foot alley and Snow View Drive adjoining the lot, filed by H.L. and Eileen Kelley to the agenda. Action on this matter had been deferred to July 2. Roehl stated he had spoken with the Prosecuting Attorney regarding this matter. Roehl moved to defer any consideration on the petition until the July 16 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion was held on the zoning in the Kellog /Horton Road area. Roehl stated the Planning Department would have Urban Fringe documents ready by fall. Johnson suggested that this area be looked at before the Lake Whatcom Subarea Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He stated the Planning; staff should change their priorities. Van Zanten stated the Lake Whatcom area is just as important. She also stated that in order to change the zoning in this Guide Meridian area, you need to first change the Comprehen- sive Plan. Johnson and Roehl both agreed that the public should be given a set date on which the Planning and zoning will take place in this area. Roehl suggested a letter go to the Planning Department requesting the Urban Fringe documents to be ready for review this fall. Hawley moved to request the Planning staff to start action on the rezone. Hansey moved to defer the vote or action until July'16. Motion to defer the vote passed by majority vote. Communication was received from Phillip H. Jones, M.D. with a draft agreement for joint powers for the operation and financial support of the District Health Department. Hansey moved to send the correspondence to the Committee of the Whole for review: Motion passed unanimously. Minutes July 2, 1981 page four A petition to alter plat lines in the Plat of West Geneva, filed by Ralph Rader was received by the Council and referred to the Planning Department and the Planning Committee for review. A public hearing will then be set. A petition to alter plat lines in Block 4, Bennett Hill Supplemental, filed by Mr. Buckner and Mr. Porter was received by the Council and referred to the Planning Department and the Planning Committee for review. A public hearing will then be set. A petition to alter plat lines in the Plat of Garden Addition to the Town of Whatcom, filed by Rosemary Sumption was received by Council. and referred to the Planning Department and the Planning Committee for review. A public hearing will then be set. The resolution by the Board of Supervisors of Consolidated Drainage Improvement District No. 31, entering its findings and recommendations as to interest rate to be borne by temporary interim financing warrants of the District to be issued to pay part of the costs of the Johnson Creek Watershed Improvement Project was received for information by the Council. INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Muenscher moved to add to the agenda at the end of the introductions the Ordinance authorizing a supplemental budget for the non - departmental budget. Motion passed on a 6 -1 vote. ( Hansey) Roehl introduced the Ordinance authorizing the distribution of Public Utility District Privilege Tax Revenues and referred it to the Finance Committee for review. Hansey introduced the Ordinance authorizing a supplemental budget for the Clerk's 1981 budget and referred it to the Finance committee for review. Roehl introduced the Ordinance adopting a supplemental budget for County Road Improvement District No. 4, 1981 budget and referred it to the Finance Committee for review. Hansey introduced the Ordinance authorizing a supplemental for the Juvenile Court 1981 budget and referred it to the Finance Committee for review. Johnson introduced the Ordinance regarding the matter of placing a stop sign on Paradise Drive and referred it to the Public Safety Committee for review. Minutes July 2, 1981 page five Hansey introduced the Ordinance providing for granting franchises to persons, or private or municipal corporations, or public or private utilities to use or occupy County Roads, right -of -ways, and other County - owned property in accordance with provisions of R.C.W. Chapter 36.55, R.C.W. Chapter 80.32, and Whatcom County Home Rule Charter Sections 9.30 and 1.30 and requiring compensation for the use of County property and right -of -ways and other County -owned property, and .referred it to an Ad -hoc Committee made up of the Chairpersons of the Council and the Planning and Finance Committees for initial review. Later the Council as Committee of the Whole will review it. Roehl introduced and moved for final adoption the Resolution of the County Council of the Whatcom County, Washington, confirming the sale of interim warrants of Consolidated Drainage Improvement District #31; and providing the form and terms of said warrants and for the disposition of the proceeds of their sale. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Hansey introduced and moved for final adoption the Resolution in the matter of the hearing on Whatcom County's six -year Comprehensive Road Program. Motion passed by unanimous vote and the hearing is set for July 16, 1981. Roehl introduced the Resolution in the matter of adoption of Whatcom County's six -year Comprehensive Road Program and referred'it to the Public Works Committee for review. Hansey introduced and moved for adoption the Resolution of intent to lease the residence located adjacent to the Nor -Bell Nursing Home at 5256 Northwest Avenue. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Hansey introduced the Ordinance authorizing a supplemental budget for the non - departmental budget (NACO dues). The ordinance will be back on the Council agenda July 16 for final consideration. COMMITTEE REPORTS Van Zanten stated the Committee of the Whole would meet July 8 to discuss the activation of the County Weed Control Board and the Public Health District matter. Hansey stated that two open space committees had met. The Committees had granted all but one open space application. Minutes July Z, 1981 page six Hansey stated the Rate Review Board had met and recommended approval of the rate increase presented by Nation Wide Cablevision. Roehl stated the next Planning Committee meeting would be July 9. Meeting adjourned 9 :35 p.m.