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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Public Works and Health Committee
June 4, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Barbara Brenner called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barbara Brenner, Barry Buchanan, and Carol Frazey
Absent: None
Also Present: Rud Browne, Todd Donovan, and Satpal Sidhu
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. AB2019-324 QUARTERLY REPORT FROM WHATCOM COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Jon Hutchings, Public Works Department Director, introduced new staff in the
department. He submitted information (on file), reported, and answered questions on the
summer road construction program, road closure barriers, information available to the
public on the department website, the Birch Bay Drive & Pedestrian Facility Project, and
website information on each project's funding source.
Kraig Olason, Public Works Department, answered questions.
2. AB2019-323 PUBLIC WORKS STAFF TO PRESENT A BRIEF PRESENTATION
ABOUT THE EAST SMITH ROAD AND HANNEGAN ROAD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS
Jim Karcher, Public Works Department, submitted handouts (on file) and reported on
an upcoming project at the E. Smith Road and Hannegan Road intersection. He described
two alignment options for the project and answered questions on engaging property owners
in the area, when they will decide on an option, plans for detours during construction, and
minimum diameter requirements for a roundabout.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. AB2019-021 ORDINANCE GRANTING DEER CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION A
FRANCHISE AND THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND AUTHORITY THEREUNDER TO
LOCATE, SET, ERECT, LAY, CONSTRUCT, EXTEND, SUPPORT, ATTACH,
CONNECT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, REPLACE, ENLARGE, OPERATE AND USE
FACILITIES IN, UPON, OVER, UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH THE
FRANCHISE AREA TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES
Brenner stated all franchise agreements with water associations should include a
current water system plan that lists policies and is kept updated, documents must be
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subject to release of information, notification and public hearings for land owners if
expanding into a new area, and an appeal process through the County Council.
Councilmembers discussed whether there is a deadline for adopting the ordinances
and the possibility of adding the four conditions to the agreements.
Brenner moved to hold this item and the next item in committee for two weeks and
to schedule in executive session.
Councilmembers discussed holding an executive session.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Buchanan, and Frazey (3)
Nays: Buchanan (0)
2. AB2019-167 ORDINANCE GRANTING GLENHAVEN LAKES CLUB INC. A
FRANCHISE AND THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND AUTHORITY THEREUNDER TO
LOCATE, SET, ERECT, LAY, CONSTRUCT, EXTEND, SUPPORT, ATTACH,
CONNECT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, REPLACE, ENLARGE, OPERATE AND USE
FACILITIES IN, UPON, OVER, UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH THE
FRANCHISE AREA TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES
This item was held in committee.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURN
The m. ti,ng adjourned at 2:24 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, 6/4/2019, Page 2