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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Public Works and Health Committee
October 9, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Barbara Brenner called the meeting to order at 1:41 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Tim Ballew, Barbara Brenner, and Barry Buchanan
Absent: None
Also Present: Rud Browne, Tyler Byrd, and Todd Donovan
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
WHATCOM COUNTY 2019 ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (AB2018 -281)
(RESOLUTION SCHEDULED FOR INTRODUCTION THIS EVENING)
Joe Rutan, Public Works Department, gave a staff report on a double lane
roundabout at Smith Road and Hannegan Road, the Samish Way and Galbraith Lane
pedestrian crosswalk, and three bridge projects that will require road closure for a length of
time. He answered questions on the difference in cost between a signal intersection and
roundabout intersection.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING POINT ROBERTS SOLID WASTE ISSUES (AB2018-
146C)
The following people spoke and answered questions:
• Samantha Scholefield spoke about the rates aligning with codes, exemptions,
the unique community of Point Roberts, and a survey of homeowners
regarding the garbage rates and services.
• Allison Calder submitted a handout (on file) and spoke about residential
recycling codes.
• Annette Madden spoke about rescinding the request for service to the Utilities
and Transportation Commission (UTC) and supporting the homeowners.
• Ken Calder, Point Roberts Taxpayers' Association President, submitted
handouts (on file) and spoke about attendance at community meetings and
the minimum level of required service.
Councilmembers and speakers spoke about engaging the public at community
meetings, the possibility of approving a stay of approval, and the possibility of finding
competing service providers.
Brenner moved to recommend to the full Council to request that the UTC stay its
decision on any increases or changes in costs and services until the County Council can get
verification of numbers, to make sure people are not paying more for recycling, and that
service will be fairer along with the rest of unincorporated Whatcom County.
Councilmembers discussed whether or not to request a stay of the UTC's decision.
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Jack Louws, County Executive, stated the area requires unique solutions and they
can continue to work with the community. For now, he doesn't know the consequences of
the UTC not moving forward.
Buchanan moved to hold in committee to the next meeting for more information
from staff on the process and level of service.
The motion to hold in committee carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ballew and Buchanan (2)
Nays: Brenner (1)
Louws stated he suggests that specific questions be given to the Health Department
staff prior to the next meeting.
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS
TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATING TO CAPITAL
FACILITIES (ORDINANCE SCHEDULED FOR INTRODUCTION THIS EVENING)
(AB2018 -282)
Tyler Schroeder, Deputy Executive, gave a staff report on expenses at Northwest
Annex to move Planning staff, if possible.
Matt Aamot, Planning and Development Services Department, answered questions
on mitigation fees in Point Roberts.
Jack Louws, County Executive, spoke about the costs of capital projects.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Barbara Brenner, Committee Chair
Public Works and Health Committee, 10/9/2018, Page 2