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Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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 Barry Buchanan 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
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Buchanan stated during election season, specific rules apply. And those
rules state that State law prohibits the use of public facilities to support or
oppose candidates or ballot measures. So please refrain from raising any
campaign issues during the meeting, and that includes the jail measure
because we cannot be speaking of that, utilizing this resource (this County
Council meeting). We will not be taking any comment regarding that.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
There was no report.
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Byrd moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was seconded
by Donovan (see votes on individual items below).
1. M:I1' 202:3-tied 5 Committee of the Whole Executive Session for June 20, 2023
Byrd moved and Donovan 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
2. MIN2023.-04_6 Regular County Council for June 20, 2023
Byrd moved and Donovan 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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3, MIN2023-047 Committee of the Whole for June 20, 2023
Byrd moved and Donovan 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
4. KIN 0z3m-O4f- Committee of the Whole Executive Session for July 11, 2023
Byrd moved and Donovan 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
5. MIN2023-049 Committee of the Whole for July 11, 2023
Byrd moved and Donovan 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
6. MIN2023-050 Regular County Council for July 11, 2023
Byrd moved and Donovan 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. AQ2023-38 % Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 20 (Zoning) to
regulate short-term/vacation rentals
Cliff Strong, Planning and Development Services Department, stated the
ordinance before them would only adopt Exhibit A and directs staff to come
back with additional things for Council to consider at a later date.
Buchanan opened the Public Hearing and the following person spoke:
• Bruce Parelskin
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Public Hearing.
Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a
Public Hearing be ADOPTED.
Donovan stated this version of the ordinance does include direction to
Planning to pursue the licensing regulation plans that we discussed
previously in committee.
Donovan's motion that the Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing be
ADOPTED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2023-041
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2. A B2023 -3,9w7 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 20.14, Wind Energy Systems,
and Chapter 20.97, Definitions
Cliff Strong, Planning and Development Services Department, briefed the
Councilmembers.
Buchanan opened the Public Hearing and the following person spoke:
• Brian Heinrich
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Public Hearing.
Galloway moved and Byrd seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be ADOPTED.
Donovan spoke about the history of the discussions on this item.
Galloway's motion that the Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing be
ADOPTED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
OPEN SESSION
Enactment No: ORD 2023-042
Buchanan read the earlier statement about the State rules that prohibit the
use of public facilities to support or oppose candidates or ballot measures.
The following people spoke:
• Name not stated
• Natalie Chavez
• Lyle Sorenson
• Wendy Harris
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Open Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
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(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through eleven.
Councilmembers voted on those items (see votes on individual items
below).
1. t 2.._i)23_-453. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology for
technical assistance and education outreach to small businesses, in the amount of
$275,075
Kershner 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
2. AB202,3-454 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Justice Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) for continuing an OCDETF
investigation, in the amount of $14,000, for a total amount of $16,500
Kershner 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
3. AB2023-458 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for Aquatic Invasive Species
(AIS) enforcement patrols on Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish, in the amount of
$20,000.00
Kershner 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
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4. AB2023 59 Request approval for the County Executive to award Bid #23-50, Rental Rates for
Maintenance and, Construction Equipment Without Operator, to all bidders with the
award for each vendor not to exceed $100,000.00
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Bid Award be AUTHORIZED BY CONSENT. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
5. A132023460 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health
to deliver various public health services in the amount of $3,197,322 for a total
amended agreement amount of $12,178,417
Kershner 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
6. AB2031-462 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Children, Youth and
Families for reimbursement for work performed related to the Juvenile Detention
Alternative Initiative (JDAI) in the amount of $28,000 per year for a total of $56,000
over 2 years
Kershner 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
7. A B2033 a 6 3 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Children, Youth and
Families for reimbursement of services relating to programming for juvenile offenders
under the supervision of Juvenile Court, with reimbursement to continue at the
SFY2022-2023 rate in Whatcom County Contract No. 202106029 until the State
has determined the SFY 2024-2025 rates
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Interlocal 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
8. AB2023-464 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and The Administrative Office of the Court for
reimbursement for costs related to resentencing and vacating convictions for those
individuals affected by the Blake Decision in the maximum reimbursement amount of
$837,967
Kershner 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
9. AB2023-46 7 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority for the
coordination and implementation of prevention programs and strategies, in the amount
of $260,000 annually with a not to exceed amount of $1,320,000
Kershner 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
10. AB2,023.468 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a subrecipient agreement
between Whatcom County and the Whatcom Conservation District to complete
components of a National Estuary Program (NEP) funded grant scope of work
including data coordination, technical assistance and outreach, in the amount of
$773,332 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
Board of Supervisors)
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Contract (FCZDBS) be AUTHORIZED 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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11. A 2023-476. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease between
Whatcom County and Lengosot LLC to provide temporary space to perform
autopsies in the amount of a base rent of $250 per autopsy and an additional $50
transportation cost per trip
Kershner 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
OTHER ITEMS
(From Council Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee)
1. A 32023_472 Resolution authorizing the County Executive to grant an easement to Puget Sound
Energy across park property to service two private residences located off of Blue
Canyon Road
Galloway reported for the Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee
and moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: RES 2023-017
(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
2. AB2023-448 Ordinance Establishing the Central Shop NPDES Stormwater Improvements Project
Based Budget
Kershner 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
Enactment No: ORD 2023-043
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3. AB2023 51 Ordinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 10, in the
amount of 1,493,534
Kershner reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Donovan stated there is no increase or decrease in the General Fund budget
because those are grants and Road Fund.
Kershner's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2023-044
(From Council Public Works and Health Committee)
4, fi B2023-294 Resolution adopting the Food System Plan created by the Whatcom County Food
System Committee
Kershner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee and moved
that the Resolution be APPROVED.
Donovan and Frazey thanked the people who worked on the plan.
Kershner's motion that the Resolution be APPROVED carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: RES 2023-018
5. AB2023-483 Discussion and request approval of motion to appoint one member of Council to the
Multi -Agency Coordination (MAC) Group
Kershner reported for the Public Works and Health Committee and moved
that Buchanan be appointed as recommended in committee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, Kershner, and
Buchanan
Nay: 0
This agenda item was DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED.
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Motion approved 7-0 to appoint Buchanan
(From Council Committee of the Whole)
6. AB2023 4-34 Resolution for Whatcom County Code language revisions to address equity, diversity,
and inclusion
Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole.
Frazey spoke about the resolution and thanked Council intern Sophia Rey
for her work on it.
Donovan moved and Galloway seconded that the Resolution be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: RES 2023-019
(No Committee Assignment)
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7. AQ202.3 -7_58 Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 10.34, Ferry Rates
Kershner moved and Frazey seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a
Public Hearing be ADOPTED.
Buchanan moved to hold until such time that the Lummi Island Ferry
Advisory Committee (LIFAC) is re-established and they have a chance to
look at this. He stated that would be around September or October.
The motion was seconded by Byrd.
Donovan stated he hoped the goal of holding is so they can discuss in
committee what Council would like the LIFAC to be so that advisory
committee is formed to vet this ordinance again.
Kershner stated there was hope that the new LIFAC would not have to take
this on as their first order of business and there are a lot of good things in
this ordinance that help the Lummi Island community. That is why she
moved to approve this tonight.
Donovan stated they have not fully vetted having a definition of capital
versus operating and some people in the Work Group have found some
language in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) that is potentially
a definition.
Kershner stated she has had extensive discussions with Public Works
Director Kosa about where that language came from so she is comfortable
with it, and she is not supportive of moving any more cost for the ferry to
the rural residents. She knows there is a Work Group but they are not
recognized by the Council as an advisory committee and LIFAC members
have emailed individually saying that they support this and hope for us to
pass it tonight.
Galloway stated she has mixed feelings. She recognizes the value of
maintaining consistency within our code and State and Federal definitions
and she believes the way it is currently written is consistent. Her concern
with holding it is that we are delaying the inevitable. If they do hold it, she
requests that they have a plan. She wants to honor and respect the
community, but she believes they have done their due diligence in making
sure the community is heard and has avenues to engage.
The motion to hold failed by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Buchanan, Donovan, and Frazey
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Nay: 3 - Kershner, Byrd, and Elenbaas
Abstain: 1 - Galloway
Kershner spoke about elements of this ordinance which would help the
islanders.
Kershner's motion that the Ordinance Requiring a Public Hearing be
ADOPTED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Byrd, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 2 - Buchanan, and Donovan
Enactment No: ORD 2023-045
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. A B2023 -455 Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Surface Mining Advisory Committee, position for
a representative of a potable domestic groundwater supply, preferably a public water
system representative or private well owner - Applicant(s): Kathleen Greenbaum
Byrd moved and Frazey 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
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2. A 2023-469 Appointment of members to serve on pro and con statement writing committee for a
proposed ballot measure regarding a sales and use tax for public health, safety, and
justice facility purposes
Councilmembers discussed how to proceed with considering the item.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, answered whether there can only
be three people on each committee.
Donovan moved to accept the late application (for the con committee)
from Todd Lagestee. The motion was seconded by Buchanan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and
Kershner
Nay: 0
Kershner moved to appoint Scott Korthuis, Peter Frazier, and Gail DeHoog
to the pro committee.
Galloway asked whether they could just move to appoint all the applicants
and vote for three.
Kershner withdrew her motion and moved that they consider all candidates
for the three positions on the pro side and all candidates for the three
positions on the con side. The motion was seconded by Galloway.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and
Kershner
Nay: 0
Councilmembers allowed candidates to speak and the following people
from the pro side addressed the Councilmembers:
• Peter Frazier
• Jake Anderson
Councilmembers voted on the pro side as follows:
Buchanan: DeHoog, Frazier, and Hovenier
Byrd: Anderson, Browne, and Frazier
Donovan: Frazier, DeHoog, and Korthuis
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Elenbaas: Korthuis, Browne, and Frazier
Frazey: Anderson, Frazier, and Hovenier
Galloway: Browne, Frazier, and Hovenier
Kershner: Korthuis, DeHoog, and Frazier
The vote count for each applicant after this vote was as follows:
Peter Frazier: 7
Scott Korthuis: 3
Rud Browne: 3
Gail DeHoog: 3
Jack Hovenier: 3
Jake Anderson: 2
Amy Zender: 0
Buchanan stated Peter Frazier has been selected.
Elenbaas requested that they try to be well-rounded in their choice for the
second round.
Councilmembers discussed that they will do a second round of voting for
those candidates that received three votes (DeHoog, Browne, Korthuis, and
Hovenier)
Councilmembers voted as follows:
Byrd: Browne and Hovenier
Donovan: Korthuis and DeHoog
Elenbaas: Korthuis and Browne
Frazey: Hovenier and Korthuis
Galloway: Browne and Hovenier
Kershner: Korthuis and Browne
Buchanan: Korthuis and Hovenier
The vote count for each applicant after this vote was as follows:
Scott Korthuis: 5
Rud Browne: 4
Jack Hovenier: 4
Gail DeHoog: 1
Since there was a tie between Browne and Hovenier, Buchanan changed his
vote to Korthuis and Browne so the following people were appointed:
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Peter Frazier (with seven votes), Scott Korthuis (with five votes) and Rud
Browne (with five votes).
The following person from the con side addressed the Councilmembers:
• Makenzie Graham
Donovan moved to nominate all four applicants but Kershner had already
made that motion above.
Councilmembers voted on the con side applicants as follows:
Donovan: Reding, Graham, and Lagestee
Elenbaas: Reding, Graham, and Lagestee
Frazey: Smason-Marcus, Graham, and Lagestee
Galloway: Reding, Graham, and Lagestee
Kershner: Reding, Graham, and Lagestee
Buchanan: Reding, Graham, and Lagestee
Byrd: Lagestee, Graham, and Smason-Marcus
The vote count for each applicant after this vote was as follows:
Todd Lagestee: 7
Makenzie Graham: 7
Andrew Reding: 5
Eve Smason-Marcus: 2
The following people were appointed:
Todd Lagestee (with seven votes), Makenzie Graham (with seven votes), and
Andrew Reding (with five votes).
This agenda item was APPOINTED.
Motion approved 7-0 to consider all candidates for the position on the pro side and all candidates on the con side.
Appointed Peter Frazier (7), Scott Korthuis (5), and Rud Browne (5) for the Pro statement writing committee and
Andrew Reding (5), Makenzie Graham (7), and Todd Lagestee (7) for the Con statement writing committee.
ITEMS ADDED BY REVISION
There were no agenda items added by revision.
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INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Byrd moved to introduce items one through four. The motion was seconded
by Elenbaas (see votes on individual items below).
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated AB2023-475 is a substitute
version.
1. z�B2023-470 Ordinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 11, in the
amount of $250,000
Byrd moved and Elenbaas 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
Enactment No: ORD 2023-047
2. AB2023-475 Ordinance establishing the Lummi Island Ferry Replacement and System
Modernization Fund and establishing a project based budget for the Lummi Island
ferry replacement and modernization project; CRP #919008
Byrd moved and Elenbaas seconded that the SUBSTITUTE Ordinance be
INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2023-048
3. AB2023471a Ordinance establishing a temporary closure of West Smith Road from Northwest
Drive to the Ferndale city limits
Byrd moved and Elenbaas seconded that the Ordinance Requiring a Public
Hearing be INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2023-046
4. AB2023-480 Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee,
construction industry representative, Applicant: Dan Dunne
Byrd moved and Elenbaas seconded that the Council Appointment Requiring
Introduction be INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
COMMITTEE REPORTS, OTHER ITEMS, AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole Executive Session and
moved to authorize the County Executive to move forward with and
complete the acquisition of the property as long as the purchase price does
not exceed the amount discussed in Executive Session. The motion was
seconded by Galloway.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Galloway, Kershner, and Buchanan
Nay: I - Elenbaas
Councilmembers gave committee reports.
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive, spoke about the Lummi Island ferry
ordinance (adopted tonight under AB2023-258) and stated it was a surprise
to the Administration. There was no recommendation from the Lummi
Island Ferry Advisory Committee (LIFAC) and it was the Administration's
understanding that this matter should be held until the fall after the Council
decides the constitution of the LIFAC. The people that were engaged had a
real stake in this decision. The Administration is disappointed that the
Council made a quick decision and it seems like the rigorous community
discussion has been set aside. Making this decision later would only have a
miniscule impact financially. He answered why the Administration did not
then pull it from the agenda.
Councilmembers gave other updates.
Motion approved from Executive Session 6-1 with Elenbaas opposed to authorize the County Executive to move
forward with and complete the acquisition of the property as long as the purchase price does not exceed the amount
discussed in Executive Session.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on August 8, 2023.
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