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Minutes ® Final
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
6PM
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COUNCII.MEMBERS
Barry Buchanan
Tyler Byrd
Todd Donovan
Ben Elenbaas
Kaylee Galloway
Jon Scanlon
Mark Stremler
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C.
Council Minutes - Final January 23, 2024
Council Chair Barry Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in a
hybrid meeting.
Present: 7 - Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas, Kaylee Galloway,
Jon Scanlon, and Mark Stremler
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There was no report.
Galloway moved to accept the minutes consent items. The motion was
seconded by Byrd (see votes on individual items below).
1. M1N2024-001 Special Committee of the Whole for January 9, 2024
Galloway moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Temp Absent: 2- Donovan, and Elenbaas
2. 1`✓i;IN2024---002 Committee of the Whole for January 9, 2024
Galloway moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Temp Absent: 2 - Donovan, and Elenbaas
3. MON2�024-003. Regular County Council for January 9, 2024
Galloway moved and Byrd seconded that the Minutes Consent be
APPROVED BY CONSENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
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Temp Absent: 2 - Donovan, and Elenbaas
1. AB2024-032 Resolution adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space
(CPROS) Plan
Buchanan opened the Public Hearing and hearing no one, closed the Public
Hearing.
Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Resolution Requiring a Public
Hearing be APPROVED.
Galloway asked whether the version posted online includes the corrections
to the scrivener's errors that she talked to the Parks Department about, and
the following people answered questions:
® Bennett Knox, Parks and Recreation Department Director
® Rod Lamb, Parks and Recreation Department
They stated that the document with the changes was not uploaded to the file
for tonight and stated the nature of the errors was mostly typographical.
Councilmembers discussed whether they should vote on the resolution
tonight without actually seeing what changes were made.
Byrd's motion that the Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing be
APPROVED carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
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Temp Absent: I - Elenbaas
Enactment No: RES 2024-004
Clerk's note: Elenbaas joined the meeting during the open session.
The following people spoke:
George Rounthwaite
Howard Sharfstein
Russ Pfeiffer -Hoyt
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Aubrey Stargell
Berdi Safford
Susan Kane-Ronning
Rosa Hunter
Fanter Lane
Jennifer Quigg
Laura Sheehan
Ethan Martez
Austin Papritz
Josh Hauserman
Robin Thomas
Brel Froebe
Katherine Orlowski
Rafael Gonzalez
Name not stated
Markis Dee Stidham
Melissa Gragg
Natalie Chavez
Jay McAffee
Lyle Sorenson
Alexander Harris
Jessica Espy
Misty Flowers
Debra Goldman
Angie Burke
Scott Pelton
Chris (iast name not stated)
Susan David
Heath Heikkila
Hearing no one else, Buchanan closed the Open Session.
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(Front Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and aagnI-- in appr— I ----.... Agenda .,ems one throi:gl' t U lve.
Councilmembers voted on those items (see votes on individual items
below).
1. AB202-4-052, Request for authorization for the County Executive to enter into an amended contract
agreement between Whatcom County and L&L Counseling and Consultation for
services related to evaluations and treatment services for youth referred to or
sentenced under the Special Sex Offender Disposition Alternative in the amount of
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$35,000 for a total contract amount of $70,000
January 23, 2024
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
2. AB2024-054 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interagency agreement
between Whatcom County and the State of Washington Department of Ecology for
Whatcom Marine Resources Committee (MRC) operations and projects, in the
amount of $135,500.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors)
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
3. AB2024-055 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and Exact Scientific Services to provide water quality analytical
testing services, in the amount of $90,000.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
4. AB2024-067 Resolution canceling uncollectible personal property taxes
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
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Enactment No: RES 2024-005
5. AB2024--0'76 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between
Whatcom County and the State of Washington Department of Ecology to receive
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funding for adjudication technical assistance, in the amount of $300,000 (Council
acting, ac the Whatcom County Flood Control onee, District Board of Ciµtnervisn,-O
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
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between Whatcom County and United States Geological Survey for funding and
technical analysis to assess topographic changes in the Nooksack River channel and
support the Floodplain Integrated Planning (FLIP) work, in the amount of $94,050
(Council acting as Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of
Supervisors)
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
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7. B20244-0 78. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Whatcom Conservation District for education and
outreach assistance, in the amount of $72,666.31
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Tnterinral he ATJTy4nPizvn RV CONSE.NT, The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
S. A 202�--079 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and Whatcom Conservaton District for outreach,
education and technical assistance, in the amount of $107,341.56 (Council acting as
the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
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9. AB 2024-080 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal amendment
between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department to increase the
awarded amount for the Operation Stonegarden program by $96,525.00, for a total
of $197,025.00
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
10. AB202 081.. Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health
to fund various public health programs in the amount of $282,183 for a total amended
agreement amount of $14,424,841
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
11, AB2024-082 Resolution accepting the Treasurer's list of petitions for property tax refunds
consistent with RCW 84.69.020
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Resolution be APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Enactment No: RES 2024-006
12. AB20 -08 3 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment
between Whatcom County and Stephen Jackson Law, PLLC to provide legal
representation for Rules of Appeal of Decisions in Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
(RALJ) appeal cases in the amount of $18,000.00 for a total amended contract
amount of $38,000.00
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
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Nay: 0
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(From Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee)
1. A 2024-02 7 Ordinance establishing a project budget for the Cedar Hills Culvert Replacement
Project Fund; SWP #SWLW23-05
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated this is a substitute
ordinance.
Donovan's motion that the SUBSTITUTE Ordinance be ADOPTED carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2024-003
2. n.l:202 ,2H Ordinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety Radio System Fund,
request no. 4
Donovan 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, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Enactment No: ORD 2024-004
3. A11202/1-034 Ordinance amending the 2024 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount
of 1,693,840
Donovan reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee
and moved that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Stremler spoke about the two items regarding fleet electrification and urged
everyone involved in this study and the movement toward electrification to
tread slowly and carefully into it and to keep reliability and sustainability in
mind.
Donovan's motion that the Ordinance be ADOPTED carried by the following
vote:
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Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 1 - Elenbaas
Enactment No: ORD 2024-005
(From Council Committee of the Whole)
4. AB2024-0 3 Letter to the Department of Natural Resources to confirm concurrence with 650
acres identified for the Natural Climate Solutions proviso
Buchanan reported for the Committee of the Whole and moved to approve
the letter as amended in committee (on file as "Substitute Letter to DNR -
Galloway 1.23.2024"). The motion was seconded by Donovan.
Stremler spoke about the reliability of the science, where lumber will come
from if it is not local, and how it will affect the local forestry industry.
Scanlon stated that changing how we use these sites makes sense and aligns
with our county's plans and values. He is happy they are incorporating
language into the letter about recreation.
Donovan stated he supports the way they crafted the letter and edited it to
emphasize preserving recreation and getting the school districts funding in
the short-term. He hopes that legislature will remain focused on acquiring
replacement forest lands and on managed forestry.
Elenbaas spoke about the effects on the timber industry and he and Stremler
requested that their names not be included on the letterhead if it gets
approved (see more discussion on this in Committee Reports).
Buchanan`s motion that the SUBSTITUTE LETTER BE APPROVED carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Buchanan, Donovan, Galloway, and Scanlon
Nay: 3 - Byrd, Elenbaas, and Stremler
The substitute letter, as amended in Committee, was approved. See more discussion on this item in Committee
Reports at the end of the meeting.
1. B 024-0 0 Appointment to vacancies on the Incarceration Prevention & Reduction Task Force,
Applicant(s): Teri Bryant, Donna M. Wells, Bertha Safford, Robert Sullivan, Max
Whipple, Corbett Hanson, Josh Hauseman, Douglas Benjamin, Hannah Sloan,
Richard Gleason, Jeffrey Holmes, Michael Holbrook, Ava Sakowski, Arlene Feld,
Martin Cooper, Jessica Kopicki, Peter Frazier, Mimi Turin, James Schmotzer, Ethan
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Martez, Brian Hoorn, Robert Wilson, Scott Pelton, Kyle Bickel, Rosa Hunter, Rafael
Gonzalez. Angela Burke.; Tawsha Thompson; Jennifer Quigg
Buchanan moved to accept late applications for all these vacancies on the
Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force (IPRTF). The motion
was seconded by Donovan.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, and Scanlon
Nay: 1 - Stremler
Buchanan moved that Arlene Feld be added to this list of nominees. The
motion was seconded by Galloway.
Councilmembers discussed the motion and that Feld had put her name in for
two categories but is only on the list for Concerned Citizen.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, Stremler, and
Buchanan
Nay: o
Donovan moved to nominate all applicants for the Health and Social
Services Provider position. The motion was seconded by Byrd.
Councilmembers asked if there was anyone that had not already addressed
the Council that wanted to do so and the following person spoke:
® Hannah Sloan
Councilmembers discussed the applicants and whether those not appointed
have other opportunities to be involved, advertising for other advisory
boards like they did with this one, whether there would be any conflict of
interest issues if applicants work for entities that contract with the County,
and the votine Drocess for annointment of this position.
Councilmembers voted for two names, the following applicants received
votes, and Bertha Safford (the only candidate in the first round with a
majority vote) was appointed with five votes as follows:
Bertha Safford: 5 - Donovan, Galloway, Scanlon, Stremler, and Buchanan
Corbett Manson: 3 - Elenbaas, Stremler, and Byrd
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Arlene Feld: 3 - Scanlon, Buchanan, and Byrd
Teri Bryant: 2 - Donovan and Galloway
Max Whipple: 1 - Elenbaas
Donovan moved that the two runners up be considered for the second
position. The motion was seconded by Buchanan.
Councilmembers each voted for one of the two candidates that received
three votes in the first round and Arlene Feld was appointed with five votes
as follows:
Arlene Feld: 5 - Galloway, Scanlon, Buchanan, Byrd, and Donovan
Corbett Hanson: 2 - Elenbaas and Stremler
Councilmembers considered the Consumer of Services position.
,Scanlon moved and Galloway seconded to add Rosa Hunter (from
Concerned Citizen) to this category.
Galloway suggested a friendly amendment to also add Angela Burke (from
Concerned Citizen) to this list.
,Scanlon accepted the friendly amendment.
Councilmembers discussed the motion.
Buchanan asked Angela Burke (who was present remotely) if she was
willing to be moved to the Consumer of Services position and she stated
she was OK with that.
Councilmembers continued to discuss the motion.
Jill Nixon, Council Office Staff, answered whether people have been moved
to different appointments on the fly in a Council meeting without consent
of the applicant and stated it is not unprecedented. She stated Feld
submitted a hand-written application and others submitted electronic
applications. Those filling out an electronic application only have the option
to select one position.
The motion to add Rosa Hunter and Angela Burke carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Galloway and Scanlon
Nay: 2 - Elenbaas and Stremler
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Grallowav `roved and Byrd seconded to nominate all applicants (including
the two just added) for the Consumer of Services position.
Councilmembers discussed the applicants and then voted for one name. The
following applicants received votes and Rosa Hunter was appointed with
four votes as follows:
Rosa Hunter: 4 - Donovan, Galloway, Scanlon, and Buchanan
Je#'frey Holmes: a - Byrd, Elenbaas, and Stremler
Donovan moved and Galloway seconded to nominate all applicants for the
Concerned Citizen position (except for Arlene Feld and Rosa Hunter who
were already appointed under other categories).
The following applicant spoke:
® Peter Frazier
Councilmembers voted on the Concerned Citizen position, the following
applicants received votes, and Peter Frazier was appointed with five votes as
follows:
Peter Frazier: 5 - Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, Buchanan, and Byrd
Scott Pelton: 1 - Donovan
Tawsha Thompson: 1 - Mark Stremler
This agenda item was APPOINTED.
ACTION SUMMARY: Motion approved 6-1, with Stremler opposed, to accept late applicants.
Motion approved 7-0 to nominate Arlene Feld for the Health and Social Services Provider position.
The following two people were appointed to the Health and Social Services Provider position: Bertha Safford (5
votes) and Arlene Feld (5 votes)
Motion approved 5-2, with Elenbaas and Stremler opposed, to add Rosa Hunter and Angela Burke to the Consumer
of Services position list of applicants.
Rosa Hunter was appointed to the Consumer of Services position with 4 votes.
Peter Frazier was appointed to the Concerned Citizen position with 5 votes.
2.2024�w0Jt?, Appointment to a vacancy on the Criminal Justice Treatment Account Panel,
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Applicant(s): Julie Grendon
January 23, 2024
Byrd moved and Buchanan seconded to appoint Julie Grendon. then
Councilmembers discussed that there was also a late applicant (Brittany
Dobbs).
Donovan and Galloway moved and Scanlon seconded to consider the late
application but Buchanan stated his motion earlier in the meeting was a
blanket motion, so Councilmembers voted for both applicants and Julie
Grendon was appointed with seven votes as follows:
Elenbaas: Grendon
Galloway: Grendon
Scanlon: Grendon
Stremler: Grendon
Buchanan: Grendon
Byrd: Grendon
Donovan: Grendon
This agenda item was APPOINTED.
Appointed Julie Grendon with 7 votes
3. A� 2024 091 _ Reconsideration of appointment to a position on the Whatcom County Ferry
Advisory Committee, Member: Fabian Mendoza
Jill Nixon, Council Office Staff, stated that Council appointed Mr. Mendoza
and since his appointment, Council staff and ]Public Works staff have
reached out to engage him and have not been successful. Since no one has
heard from him and he did not attend the Ferry Advisory Committee
meeting in December, there is a request to revoke his appointment.
Donovan moved to revoke the appointment. The motion was seconded by
Stremler.
Nixon answered a question and spoke about the attempts to contact him.
Councilmembers discussed whether they should wait for two more weeks
to see if they hear from him.
Buchanan moved and Donovan seconded to hold the item for two weeks.
Councilmembers discussed the motion to hold.
two weeks carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
4. AB2024-094 Appointment to a vacancy on the LyndenlEverson Flood Control Subzone Advisory
Committee, Applicant(s): Sherman Polinder (Council Acting as the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Galloway moved and Scanlon seconded that the Council Appointment be
APPOINTED.
Elenbaas spoke in favor of the applicant.
Galloway's motion that the Council Appointment be APPOINTED carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
1. AB2{)2 -0 71 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Lyn Salazar to the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Committee
Donovan moved and Stremler seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
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2. A112 241-073. Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of Michael MacKay
to the Marine Resources Committee
Galloway moved and Buchanan seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay:
0
1 Agb_207.4-074
Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointments of Danielle Gaughen
and John H. Miller to the Whatcom County Rural Library Board
Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFI12MED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay:
0
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4. AB2024-075 Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of Alan Friedlob to
the North Sound Behavioral Health Organization Advisory Board
Buchanan moved and Byrd seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
5. A132024-084 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Fred Likkel to the
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED.
Stremler stated Fred Likkel is a great candidate.
Byrd's motion that the Executive Appointment be CONFIRMED carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
6. AB2024-085 Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Sierra Crook to the
Food System Committee
Galloway moved and Byrd seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED.
Councilmembers discussed the applicant.
Galloway's motion that the Executive Appointment be CONFIRMED carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
7. AB2024-086 Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of Raegen Miller to
the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
Byrd moved and Stremler seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
8. AB2024-087 Request confirmation of the County Executive's reappointment of Jodi Sipes and Jana
Finkbonner to the Northwest Senior Services Board
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Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Executive Appointment be
CONI+IRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
IN .
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated there was one item added
by revision and it is the third item under the introduction header.
AB2024-100 was added by revision to Introduction (see below).
Byrd moved to introduce items one through three. The motion was
seconded by Galloway.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated that Introduction item
number one is a revised substitute version from Committee.
Councilmembers voted on the introduction items (see votes on individual
items below).
1. A 20,24-088 Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 2 (Administration
and Personnel) and 3 (Revenue and Finance) to amend the qualifications for serving
on the Wildlife Advisory Committee, the composition of the Conservation Easement
Program Oversight Committee, and cleaning up the Agricultural Advisory Committee
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Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the SUBSTITUTE Ordinance be
INTRODUCED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
2. M32024.0'6 Ordinance suspending Whatcom County Code 1.28 to update the Correctional
Facilities Operational Standards
Byrd moved and Gall_mvay seconded that the Ordinance be IelNTRODIre;ED".
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Imlay: 0
3. A112024-100. Ordinance adopting amendments to Whatcom County Code Title 2 (Administration
and Personnel) to abolish the Appeals Board and assign its duties to the Hearing
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Examiner
Byrd moved and Galloway seconded that the Ordinance be INTRODUCED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Councilmembers gave Committee reports.
Buchanan reported on AB2024-053 from Committee of the Whole (Letter
to the Department of Natural Resources to confirm concurrence with 650
acres identified for the Natural Climate Solutions proviso).
Elenbaas asked if he could write a minority report, that it be attached to the
letter that is sent, and that the vote count be included in the letter.
Royce Buckingham, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, answered questions and
Councilmembers discussed whether a minority report should be attached to
the main letter.
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated the letter has to be in by
January 31 st and Elenbaas stated he would try to have it to the Council
Office by after lunch tomorrow.
Scanlon requested that Elenbaas include the items in the letter that the
minority agrees with as well as what they do not.
Councilmembers gave other updates.
The meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.
The County Council approved these minutes on February 6, 2024.
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Kristi Felbinger, Minutes Transcription
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA
Council Chair
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