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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for November 19 1981WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes November 19, 1981 The Whatcom County Council meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m. November 198, 1981, by Chair Van Zanten, with all members present for roll. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. HEARINGS Hearing was declared open on the Ordinance establishing Whatcom County Ferry bates for 1982. The following testimony was given: Paul David - Suggests amendments: Lummi Island Ad -hoc 1) October 1, should be the purchase Committee Member date after which unused punchcards cannot be traded in. 2) Senior Citizen discount: stated the tax rate limit in the assessor's office is $14,000. Would like it raised to this from $7,500. 3) Would like the present year's punchcards to be used until mid - January. 4) Start 1982 year with same rates as 1981 and then review the rates again in mid -year 5) Would like the rationale explained for the 100% increase in late night ferry runs. Colleen Bates, Public Works Department Fiscal Manager, explained the increase in-the later night rates was due to late night party goers. It is meant to discourage them. Late night emergency trips are usually not charged for. Joan Singleton - Concerns: Lummi Island Ad -hoc 1) Should have punchcards for Committee Member motocyclists. 2) Why the 20% increase in rates? 3) Presented an 11/19/81 clipping from the Bellingham Herald about the ferry being closed. 4) Doesn't seem fair that logging trucks can only use the ferry 2 times per week. Si Eldred -Last year a one -year pass was included. Lummi Island Would like it retained. Kelly Turner -Plait until mid -year to see increase in Lummi Island traffic. Against eliminating punch cards for motorcycles and bicycles. Council should promote energy efficient vehicles. Whatcom County Counci Minutes November 19, 1981 page two Vern Hawley - Thinks the charges are too high. Lummi Island No further testimony was given and the hearing was closed. Hansey stated the Finance Committee had reviewed the ordinance and recommended that final consideration be held until the November 30 special council meeting. Hawley stated the Public Works Committee had also reviewed the ordinance and made no recommendation. Final Consideration will be November 30, 1981. Bearing was declared open on the Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Shorelines management Program adopted May 27, 1976 and amended June 26, 1978 and modified by amending Chapter 8, Section 8.3, subsection B -2, and repealing Ordinance No. 79 -62 adopted the 29th day of November, 1979. No testimony was given and'the hearing was closed. Hansey reported the administration requested the effective date of the ordinance to be January 1, 1982. Final consideration will be November 30, 1981. Hearing was declared open on the Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Subdivision Regulations by repealing ordinance 79 -62 and by modifying sections 8.20.030, 8.20.130, 8.20.140, 8.28.020, 8.28.040, and 8.44.015. No testimony was given and the hearing was closed. Final consideration of the ordinance will be November 30, 1981. Hearing was declared open on the Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Interim Zoning Ordinance and amendments thereto originally adopted July 6, 1972 and repealing Ordinance No. 79 -62 adopted the 29th day of November, 1979.. No testimony was given and the hearing was closed. Final consideration will be November 30, 1981. Hearing was declared open on the Resolution regarding the matter of adoption of Whatcom County's 1982 Road Construction Program. Ed Henken, County Engineer, gave a brief review of the proposal. The following testimony was given: Si Eldred -Would like West Shore Drive on Lummi Island Lummi Island looked at and repaired. Kelly Turner - Agreed that West Shore Drive is in Lummi Island poor shape. There are also roads in Lummi Island Scenic Estates and Bales Passage Road. Sally Hudson - Concerned with West Shore Drive Lummi Island Whatcom County Counci Minutes November 19,',,1981 page three Ed Henken explained that in the middle of an upgrading program for Lummi Island funds ran out and it was not completed in 1981. The Engineer's do plan to go back in 1982. McIntyre suggests that miscellaneous anti- cipated funds of $5,000 go towards the Lummi Island project for 1982. Louws stated the administration is aware of the problem. No further testimony was given and the hearing was closed. Hawley stated the Public Works Committee recommended "do pass." Hawley so moved to adopt the resolution. Motion passed unanimously. The administration will also report back to the Council on the West Shore Drive situation. EXECUTIVE ITEMS The b-id award for consultant's Services for Solid Waste Location Site Study was before the Council. Hansey, Finance Committee, and Hawley, Public Works Committee, both stated their Committee's recommended the matter to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair will set up the meeting. Louws presented the following bids for pickup trucks: 1) 3 - New 1982 one -half ton pickup trucks as per our specifi- cations for a total amount of $20,943.34, including tax and trade -in allowances on four of our units 2) 1 - New 1982 3/4 ton pickup truck as per our specifications for a total amount of $7,583.75 including tax and trade -in allowance on two of our units The bid to'go to Robinson- Chamber.s,Chevrolet of Ferndale. Hansey, Finance Committee, and Hawley, Public..Works Committee, stated their.' committee's recommended approval of the bid award. Hansey so moved to approve the bid award and authorize the Executive to sign on behalf of the County. Motion passed unanimously. Louws also presented the following bid for dump boxes: 1) 2 - Dump Boxes with hydraulics and controls per our specifications plus option "A" in the bid amount of $30,170.00 450.00 Option "A" 1,653.48 Tax $32,273.48 Total Amount The bid to go to Mobile Equipment, Inc., of Kirkland. Hansey, Finance Committee, and Hawley, Public Works Committee, stated both their committee's recommended acceptance of the bid. Hansey so moved to approve the bid and authorize the Executive to sign on behalf of the County. Motion passed unanimously. Whatcom County Counci- Minutes November 19, 1981 page four Louws stated he.has looked at the West Shore Drive problem on Lummi Island. Stated there are many other areas that are in urgent need as well. OPEN SESSION Air. Thomas, Sr., Delta Cable Television thanked the Council for their consideration of his franchise ordinance. Kelly Turner, Lummi Island, questioned the status of the Chicago, Bridge and Iron project. Hansey stated he may present the Council with a proposal concerning the Shoreline Amendments, not CB and I at the end of the meeting. William Manthey, who owns a mobile home park on the Axton Road would like his property to be commercial zoned in the proposed Title 20 document. Van Zanten stated the Council will be having a committee session on the proposal in the near future. FINAL CONSIDERATION Johnson moved for final passage the Ordinance creating Whatcom County Dog Control Zone No. 2 in the area of the Plat of Sudden Valley in Whatco' County, Washington. Johnson moved to amend the ordinance as follows: 1) Have the effective date be April 1, 1982 2) Have the licenses purchased between April 1, 1982 and March 31, 1983 3) Insert the new legal description of the area as per the Building and Codes Administrations recommendation 4) Adopt the official map as presented by the Building and Codes Administration Motion to amend the ordinance passed unanimously. )Motion to adopt the ordinance passed on a 6-0 vote. (McIntyre not present) The Ordinance in the matter of amending an existing Franchise for Delta Cable Television Ltd. and extending the term for ten (10) years or from 1983 to 1993 was before the Council. A memo had been received from the Prosecuting Attorney's office recommending the following three primary changes to the first page of the ordinance: 1) Extending the term of the franchise to ten years 2) Increasing the consideration to the County from 4% to 4 1/2% of the gross revenue of the operation 3) Adding certain administrative provisions. Whatcom County Council Minutes November 19, 1981 page five Muenscher moved to incept the substitute first page. Motion passed unani- mously. Johnson so moved to adopt the ordinance. Motion passed on a 6 -0 vote. (McIntyre not present) Hansey moved for final passage the Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Northwest Washington Fair. The Finance Committee recommended "do pass." Motion passed on a 5 -0 vote. (McIntyre and Muenscher not present. The Finance Committee had reviewed the Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Personnel budget, 1981 with the Executive and its was established that the ordinance was not needed. The ordinance was withdrawn. Hansey moved for final passage the Ordinance authorizing a revised budget for the Mental Health /Drug Abuse Fund. The Finance Committee recommended "do pass." Motion passed on a 6 -0 vote. (McIntyre not present.) The Ordinance authorizing the diverting of a portion of the County Road Levy to the Current Expense Fund to be used for the support of the County Law Enforcement Services in the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County was before the Council. Hansey stated the Finance Committee recommended holding the ordinance for final consideration until November 30. Hawley stated the Public Works Committee recommended a "no pass" of the ordinance. Final consideration will be held November 30, 1981. The Ordinance authorizing and establishing payments to the Visitor and Convention Bureau was before the Council. Ilansey stated the Finance Committee had reviewed the ordinance and was holding it in Committee to be re- drafted. Hansey moved for final pssage the Ordinance establishing a reasonable fee for copies of the budget, supporting tables, and budget message as provided for in the Whatcom County Home Rule Charter, Article 6 Section 6.50. The Finance Committee reviewed the ordinance. Hansey moved to amend the ordinance and strike lines 11 through 15. Motion to amend passed unanimously. Motion to adopt the ordinance as amended passed on a 6 -0 vote. (McIntyre not present) `i Whatcom County Counci Minutes November 19, 1981 page six Roehl moved for final passage the Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Zoning Text to clarify 2.24.770.592. Motion passed by a 6 -0 vote. (McIntyre not present) OTHER BUSINESS A decision regarding the application of Preliminary Plat of Elden Park was before the Council. This is a 40 -acre parcel, to include 9 lots. A variance is also included to allow wells in each lot. The Planning Committee recommended approval of the plat and variance subject to the Hearing Examiners conditions. Roehl so moved. Motion passed unanimously. The application for Preliminary Plat of Seapark Estates was received and referred to the Planning Committee for review. The application for Open Space, filed by G.L. Anderson, was received and sent to the Planning Commission for review. Appraisals and recommendations regarding the proposed land exchange between Leonard Cowden and Whatcom County were received. Muenscher moved to direct a resolution to be drafted for the exchange. Motion passed unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Roehl introduced the Ordinance amending the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sections of the Whatcom County Shoreline Program and it was referred to the Planning Committee for review by unanimous vote. The Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Interim Zoning Ordinance in order to provide an appeal procedure from administrative decisions affecting subdivisions was withdrawn from the agenda as it had already been considered under Final Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions. Hansey introduced the Ordinance adopting a revised budget for the Federal Shared Revenue Fund 1981 to provide for a consultant in wastewater treatment and it was referred to the Finance Committee for review by unanimous vote. Roehl introduced and moved for final passage the Resolution amending Resolution 81 -37 extending time limits for plat approvals as per House Bill 320. Motion passed by a 6 -0 vote. (McIntyre not present) Hansey introduced the Resolution in the matter of adopting a salary schedule for the non -union Whatcom County Employees and it was referred to the Finance Committee for review by unanimous vote. N Whatcom County Council Minutes Novi mber 19, 1981 page seven Muenscher introduced and moved for final passage the Resolution of the County Council of Whatcom County, Washington, authorizing the issuance of an interim warrant for the purpose of financing part of the cost of improvements in consolidated Drainage Improvement District No. 31. Motion passed by a 6 -0 vote. (McIntyre not present) Hansey moved to add to the agenda as item 8 the resolution regarding the recently passed Shorelines Management Program amendments, the Department of Ecology decision. Motion passed by a 6 -0 vote. ( McIntyre not present) Roehl introduced and moved for final passage the Resolution in the matter of approving Whatcom County Water District No. 17 Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Committee made no recommendation. Hawley questioned the language on line 27, "rural and agriculture should not be limited to this." Hawley moved amend the resolution on line 272' to strike the word "specifically." Motion failed on a 3 -3 vote. (Van Zanten, Roehl, Muenscher voting no) Motion to adopt the resolution passed by a 5 -1 vote. (Hawley) Hansey introduced and moved for final passage the resolution regarding the recently passed Shorelines Management Program amendments. Hansey stated the County has 30 days in which to file an appeal from the Lime the four amendments were accepted by the Department of Ecology. Roehl said he has trouble with directing the administration to go ahead and negotiate with the Department of Ecology in drafting new language. Hansey moved to hold final consideration until the December 3, 1981 Council meeting. Motion passed on a 6 -0 vote. (McIntyre not present.) COMMITTEE REPORTS Special Council meeting will be November 30, 1981. Committee of the Whole meeting will be Wednesday, November 25, 1981 on the Title 20 Ordinance. Hearing on the budget will be November 24, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned 10:22 p.m.