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Minutes - Final
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
6PM
Hybrid Meeting
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COUNCILMEMBERS
Barry Buchanan
Tyler Byrd
Todd Donovan
Ben Elenbaas
Carol Frazey
Kaylee Galloway
Kathy Kershner
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C.
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COUNTY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Todd Donovan called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in a
hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas, Carol Frazey,
Kaylee Galloway, and Kathy Kershner
Absent: None
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers observed a moment of silence in recognition of the
tragedy in Texas today.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
There was no report.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Clerk's note: The Chair moved this item up on the agenda so that it was the
first agenda item.
1. AB2022-269 Whatcom County Executive Sidhu will present his "State of the County" remarks to
Council
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, stated his heart goes out to the families of
Me victims In T exas and he read his "State of the County" remarks (on file)
into the record.
This agenda item was PRESENTED.
MINUTES CONSENT
Buchanan moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was
seconded by Frazey (see votes on individual items below).
1. IN20722032 Committee of the Whole Executive Session for May 10, 2022
Buchanan moved and Frazey seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
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Absent: 0
2. MIN2022-033 Committee of the Whole for May 10, 2022
Buchanan moved and Frazey seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
3. iMIN2022-034 Regular County Council for May 10, 2022
Buchanan moved and Frazey seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
4. MIN 022-035 Water Work Session for May 17, 2022
Buchanan moved and Frazey seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AB 2022-266 Request approval for the County Executive to submit up to three (3) applications and
enter into grant agreements with the Washington State Department of Commerce for
2022 CDBG grant funding to support local projects that will benefit low -to -moderate
income families in Whatcom County
Council staff played a short instructional video about how to speak at the
meeting.
Greg Winter, Opportunity Council Executive Director, thanked the Council,
Executive, and County staff for their past support for these programs.
Donovan opened the Public Hearing and, hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Frazey moved and Galloway seconded that the Agreement Requiring a Public
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Hearing be AUTHORIZED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
2. AB2022-23 Resolution vacating a portion of Wynn Road
Andrew Hester, Public Works Department, briefed the Councilmembers
and answered whether there are any public parks around the road.
Donovan opened the Public Hearing and, hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Buchanan moved and Kershner seconded that the Resolution Requiring a
Public Hearing be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: RES 2022-026
3. AB2022-261 Resolution amending Resolution No. 2021-056, making additional amendments to the
2020 Shoreline Management Program Periodic Update documents to be considered
by the Department of Ecology in their final review and approval
Cliff Strong, Planning and Development Services Department, briefed the
Councilmembers.
naren F rakes, Prosecuting Attorneys vrnce, answered wnetner Henoaas
was able to participate in this item since he is personally involved as a
petitioner in the matter and whether he can hear the public comments.
Elenbaas stayed in the meeting.
Donovan opened the Public Hearing and the following people spoke:
• Wendy Harris
• Brandy Reed
Hearing no one else, Donovan closed the Public Hearing.
Strong addressed the two public comments at the request of
Councilmember Byrd.
Karen Frakes, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, addressed the public
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comment about the language added in Section 16.16.820 (G) and possible
liability for the Conservation District at the request of Councilmember
Frazey. She stated she feels this language does not obligate the
Conservation District to do anything. If they don't perform that function
then this clause basically becomes meaningless.
Elenbaas spoke about the proposed added language and gave a history of the
issue. He stated the reason this language is there is because the
Conservation District does offer farmers the service of creating farm plans.
This is not intended to be any form of an unfunded mandate for the
Conservation District; it's just an acknowledgement that the Planning and
Development Services Department does accept the Conservation District's
farm plans as approved farm plans.
Frakes stated it is her opinion that there is a difference between doing farm
plans and preparing critical areas assessments that determine that there is
no impact to critical areas.
Strong answered if the Conservation District does not do the critical areas
assessments what it defaults to in terms of policy.
Kershner moved and Galloway seconded that the Resolution Requiring a
Public Hearing be APPROVED.
Frakes answered whether there are legal issues and whether the
Conservation District can refer to a third party if they are not able to do the
assessment.
Kershner's motion that the Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing be
APPROVED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Recused: 1 - Elenbaas
Enactment No: RES 2022-027
4. AB2022-282 Resolution declaring Whatcom County real property surplus
Donovan opened the Public Hearing and the following people spoke:
• Markis Dee
• Paul Schissler
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Hearing no one else, Donovan closed the Public Hearing.
Frazey moved and Galloway seconded that the Resolution Requiring a
Public Hearing be APPROVED.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered questions and discussed with
Councilmembers whether the County is donating this property or providing
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars so that the Opportunity can
purchase the property, and why it is not being done at the same time as the
transfer of the property (see AB2022-283 below) so that Council is not
approving the transfer without knowing the transfer terms.
Byrd stated he would prefer to hold the next agenda item (AB2022-283)
until the transfer terms have been decided and finalized.
Councilmembers discussed the motion to approve this resolution and
whether they would like to see the terms of the transfer before authorizing
it.
Frazey's motion that the Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing be
APPROVED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: RES 2022-028
5. AB2022-28 Resolution authorizing the transfer of Whatcom County surplus property
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, stated he does not have any problem
holding this item (see discussion on previous agenda item) and answered
whether the County could surplus the property for a dollar and still be
consistent with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
Donovan opened the Public Hearing and, hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Elenbaas moved that they leave the public hearing open until they have a
defined transaction and at that time continue the public hearing and then
make a decision.
The motion was seconded by Byrd.
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OPEN SESSION
The following people answered what would happen if they leave this public
hearing open and then something changes or they choose to move forward
in a different manner, and whether the Resolution would still need to be
re -introduced since it does not list a value:
• Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
• Karen Frakes, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Elenbaas stated he would like the transaction to be defined so people can be
able to comment on exactly what that transaction is going to look like.
Schroeder stated he has every intention to come back to Council to discuss
the terms at either the June seventh or June 21 st meeting.
Donovan asked if there needs to be a time period added to the motion and
Schroeder suggested prior to June 30th.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Kershner, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and
Galloway
Nay: 0
Final Action: HEARD PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND HELD PUBLIC
HEARING OPEN until they have a defined transaction (and no later than
June 30).
The following people spoke:
• Holly ONeil
• Annie Teed
• Cynthia Sue Ripke-Kutsagoitz
• Misty Flowers
• Klaus Klix
• Don (last name inaudible)
• Art Anderson
• Greg Deloya
• Cliff Langley
• Lindy McDonough
• Barbara Powers
• Linda McCarthy
• Tami Dockter
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• Birgit Ramsey
• Lyle Sorenson
• Tammie Lagerwey
• Melissa Gragg
• Neal Velthuizen
• Roxanne Worrell
• Markis Dee
• Natalie Chavez
• Nancy Bergman
• Kate McDonald
• Richard Johnson
• Robert Bystrom
• Martin Klix
• Name not stated
• Janet Johnson
Clerk's note: Councilmembers took a short break then the Open Session
continued and the following people spoke:
• RobRoy Graham
• Dam Pham
• Ken Domorod
• Karla Rae
• Ian McCurdy
• Gerry Swieringa
• Fnni.h Mann
• Sara Rose
• Hank Maleng
• Brandy Reed
• John Ramsey
• Danielle (last name not stated)
• Barbara Sardarov
• Hannah Ordos
Hearing no one else, Donovan closed the Open Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
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moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through eleven.
Councilmembers discussed and then voted on those items (see votes on
individual items below).
1. AB2022-252 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant contract between
Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority for financial
assistance to expand the MOUD (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder) Program in
the Jail in the amount of $149,839.00
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
2. AB2022-284 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),
Forest Service, for a part time Sheriff's Office Deputy to patrol Mt.
Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, in the amount of $21,773.14
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
3. AB2022„-285 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),
Forest Service, for a part-time Sheriff's Office Deputy to patrol
Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, in the amount of $34,986.86
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
4. AB2022-286 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest
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Service, for overtime patrols, in the amount of $21,900.00
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
5. AB 022--28 7 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) for Medication for
Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Nursing Services at the Whatcom County Jail and
Work Center in the amount of $54,748.00
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
6. AB2022-289 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Collective Bargaining
Agreement between Whatcom County and Local 114-PD of the Washington State
Council of County and City Employees (WSCCCE) Council 2, American Federation
of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) effective date of adoption
through December 31, 2024
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
7. AB2022-290 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Action Research to develop an outreach program to foster
behavior changes related to proper disposal of moderate -risk hazardous waste in the
amount of $74,340
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
8. AB2022-293 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Western Washington University for support of the
construction of a Longhouse in the amount of $75,000
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
9. AB20_2_.2297 Request approval for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with Kitsap County which will allow reciprocal utilization of
competitively bid contracts, pursuant to RCW Chapter 39.34 Interlocal Cooperation
Act
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Interlocal be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
10. A B2022-298 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to support operations of
an overnight shelter for young adults experiencing homelessness in the amount of
$165,000 for a total amended contract amount of $250,018
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Contract be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
11. AB2022-299 Request approval of the 2022 Economic Development Infrastructure Project list for
funding from the EDI Fund and approval for the County Executive to enter into the
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required interlocals
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Request for Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
OTHER ITEMS
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
1. AB2022-260. Ordinance amending the project budget for the Sudden Valley Stormwater
Improvements Fund, request no. I
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2022-042
2. AB2022-2 I4 Ordinance amending the project based budget for the 2010 Jail Improvements Fund,
request no. 5
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Tyler Schroeder, Executive's Office, answered a question about the total
budget amount and whether this is the fund for the sales tax that passed a
few years ago for the new jail.
Byrd's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2022-043
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3. AB2022--275 Ordinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 8, in the amount
of $11,498,022
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to adopt the Ordinance as amended in Committee (to pull the $1.5
million from the Conservation Futures Fund to purchase the conservation
easement for Stewart Mountain Community Forest property from the
supplemental budget).
Councilmembers discussed the recommended amendment and the
Ordinance.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, answered whether there is a way
to separately introduce the item that was recommended to be withdrawn.
She stated what we need is a motion to adopt the Ordinance and then a
motion to amend the Ordinance to remove that Stewart Mountain piece.
There is an Ordinance prepared by Finance that we can add to introduction
tonight to take care of that Stewart Mountain piece if the Council wishes.
Byrd withdrew his motion and moved that the Ordinance be adopted.
Byrd moved to amend the Ordinance to withdraw the $1.5 million request
"to fund purchase of conservation easement for Stewart Mountain
Community Forest property - Phase I" based on the Committee
recommendation.
The motion to amend failed by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Elenbaas, Kershner, and Byrd
Nay: 4 - Frazey, Galloway, Buchanan, and Donovan
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, addressed a comment about and
Councilmembers discussed how these types of ordinances are presented as
several items put into one.
Byrd asked why the Council would not give time in one more meeting for
something that is not time sensitive so that Councilmembers can get
questions answered.
Kershner stated she has reached out to County staff and to the residents in
South Fork and she has been working with both parties to come to some
kind of a resolution and understanding. She will continue to do that whether
this passes tonight or not.
Chris Elder, Public Works Department, answered whether the Stewart
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Mountain item could be delayed for two weeks.
Buchanan moved to reconsider the motion on the amendment. The motion
was seconded by Galloway.
The motion to reconsider carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and
Kershner
Nay: 0
Elenbaas spoke about the expenditures proposed in the Ordinance and stated
this is right about the number that they have been talking about on an annual
basis to service a debt to build a corrections facility.
The motion to amend to remove Stewart Mountain from this Ordinance
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, Kershner, and
Buchanan
Nay: 0
Councilmembers discussed the motion to adopt the Ordinance as amended.
Byrd's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED AS AMENDED carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2022-044
(Item removed from this ordinance will be introduced tonight as a separate ordinance)
4. A132022-280. Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 3.08.095, Small Works Roster
Contract Award process, to update requirements for Bids and Proposals
Byrd reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to hold this item in Committee until the next meeting.
Councilmembers discussed the motion and getting specific examples of
this situation.
Byrd's motion that the Ordinance be HELD IN COMMITTEE until the next
meeting carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
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Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2022-046
(From Council Committee of the Whole)
5. AB2022-302 Resolution supporting every person's right to inclusive healthcare
Donovan reported for the Committee of the Whole.
Frazey moved and Galloway seconded that the SUBSTITUTE Resolution
(as amended in committee) be APPROVED.
Frazey and Kershner read their comments on the Resolution into the record
and Councilmembers discussed the Resolution and the role of the County
Council.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated that they would be voting
on the amended version of the Resolution.
Frazey moved and Galloway seconded that the SUBSTITUTE Resolution (as
amended in committee) be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4 - Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, and Galloway
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 3 - Byrd, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Enactment No: RES 2022-029
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2022-2 8 Appointment to a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors for Drainage Improvement
District #6, Position 1, to serve a partial term until the next election in February 2024
- Applicant(s): Edward L. Thompson
Kershner moved and Buchanan seconded that the Council Appointment
Requiring Introduction be APPOINTED. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
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2. AB2022-276 Appointment to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Justice Project,
applicants: Teresa Bosteter, Eve Smason-Marcus (Application deadline for any other
applicants to this vacancy is 10 a.m. on May 17, 2022)
Cathy Halka, Council Legislative Analyst, briefed the Councilmembers.
Buchanan moved and Galloway seconded that the Council Appointment
Requiring Introduction be APPOINTED.
Elenbaas stated this position on this advisory committee holds the most
weight and he is happy people are applying for the two open vacancies.
Buchanan's motion that the Council Appointment Requiring Introduction
(both applicants) be APPOINTED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2022-294 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of Shamika Brooks,
Edna Revey and Therese Horan to the Public Health Advisory Board
Kershner moved and Frazey seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
W _.. n
i11ay: v
Absent: 0
2. AB2022-296 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Jim Boyle to the
Marine Resources Committee
Buchanan moved and Frazey seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED.
Councilmembers discussed whether the applicant is being re -appointed.
Buchanan's motion that the Executive Appointment be CONFIRMED carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
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Absent: 0
ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
There were no agenda items added by revision but an ordinance
(AB2022-31.9) was added to Introduction after an amendment to
AB2022-275 tonight.
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Kershner moved to introduce items one through three (with AB2022-31.9
being added after amending AB2022-275 earlier tonight). The motion was
seconded by Buchanan (see votes on individual items below).
Elenbaas discussed the Stewart Mountain Ordinance.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated that the substitute version
of AB2022-303 as amended in Committee is what is being introduced this
evening.
1. A132022-303 Ordinance providing for the submission of a proposition to the qualified electors of
Whatcom County authorizing the County to lift the limit on regular property taxes
under Chapter 84.55 RCW for the purpose of funding for childcare, early learning
programs, and increased support for vulnerable children
Kershner moved and Buchanan seconded that the SUBSTITUTE Ordinance
be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2022-045
2. A132022-281 Appointment to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization for an at -large alternate -
Applicant(s): Thomas Goetzl and Jen Glyzinski
Kershner moved and Buchanan seconded that the Council Appointment
Requiring Introduction be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
AB2022w 3_l 9 Ordinance amending the 2022 Whatcom County Budget, request No. 8a, in the
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amount of $1,500,000
Kershner moved and Buchanan seconded that the Ordinance be
INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2022-047
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
ADJOURN
Councilmembers gave committee reports and spoke about other topics
including:
• Learning with Public Works staff what goes into an infrastructure
project in urban growth areas
• Having the County undergo an evaluation to look at core services and
staff resources in the County
• Work on a resolution regarding transportation needs
• A tour of the Nelson Road Tree Farm
• A recent Flood Control Zone meeting
• Mental Health Awareness Month and a rise in suicide
• Higher fuel, material, and supply costs for farmers right now
• Hearing from the community in open session
The meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on June 7, 2022.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM,C4UNTY, WA
Donovan, Council Chair
Miatcom County Page 17 Printed on 611012022